These Pliers Weigh LESS Than 3 Ounces?! | Danco Premio Lite Review

How much does a good pair of fishing pliers actually need to weigh?

In this episode of The Captain’s Log Outpost, Capt. Jonathan Moss takes a close look at the Danco Premio Lite Pliers and compares them to the original Premio pliers he has been using for nearly a decade.

Jonathan puts the Premio Lite through a real-world comparison, including weight, design, cutters, sheath options and durability. The original Premio set has spent years exposed to saltwater and heavy use — and they're still going strong.

The Premio Lite keeps many of the features Jonathan likes about the original, including the halo ring and side cutters, while cutting the weight dramatically.

The numbers speak for themselves:

Original Premio: 5.75 oz

Premio Lite pliers: 2.96 oz

Premio Lite with sheath: approximately 4 oz

Weight savings: nearly 5 oz compared with the original setup

Jonathan also talks about the replacement titanium-cobalt cutters, using the pliers around saltwater, their lifetime warranty, and why he's always been a believer in buying quality tools that are built to last.

For a guide who's on the water 200–300 days a year, having a dependable pair of pliers isn't optional — it's part of the everyday gear.

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