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An apparatus and method for applying a firm grip to the lip of a fish includes a pair of pincers. The device has two handles each comprised of at least one ring to which digits may be inserted. One of the two handles has a ring that may rotate about a pivot point. The device has a locking mechanism

An apparatus and method for applying a firm grip to the lip of a fish includes a pair of pincers. The device has two handles each comprised of at least one ring to which digits may be inserted. One of the two handles has a ring that may rotate about a pivot point. The device has a locking mechanism that allows it to be held in a closed position.

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1. A tool for gripping a fish comprising:a thumb member comprising an arm, a pincer, and a distal end;a thumb ring pivotally attached to the arm of the thumb member by a first pivot pin having an axis of rotation;a finger member comprising a pincer, an arm and a handle, wherein the handle is compris

1. A tool for gripping a fish comprising:a thumb member comprising an arm, a pincer, and a distal end;a thumb ring pivotally attached to the arm of the thumb member by a first pivot pin having an axis of rotation;a finger member comprising a pincer, an arm and a handle, wherein the handle is comprised of at least one finger loop;a means for locking the thumb member and the finger member together;wherein the thumb member and the finger member are pivotally connected between the arms and pincers by a second pivot pin, the second pivot pin having an axis of rotation that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the first pivot pin.2. The tool of claim 1 wherein the at least one finger loop comprises four finger loops.3. The tool of claim 1 wherein the distal end of the thumb member comprises a lanyard loop.4. The tool of claim 1 wherein the tool is comprised of stainless steel.