Those who received complimentary Danco 7-inch Fish Species pliers with a subscription to The Fisherman during the winter show season can certainly appreciate the quality of Danco products. Manufactured from aircraft grade aluminum and sporting a spring-loaded hinge, these corrosion-resistant pliers are light, strong and in it for the long haul.
For readers who prefer titanium, Danco’s Premio line of 100% machined titanium offers a full lineup of American-made titanium pliers ($189.99 to $847.99). From the Premio USA Gen 2 designed for inshore and offshore performance, to Premio Lite options on the light tackle side available in 5- and 6-inch models ($189.99 and $209.99 respectively), there’s also the top of the line Premium AI titanium ($847.99) which as the name suggests uses Artificial Intelligence to optimize performance and efficiency.
Now that we’ve piqued your titanic interest in titanium, let’s go one step further with Danco’s newest addition to the Premio line, fused carbon. “This has never been done in the industry before,” said Danco’s Christina Weber, talking about the new Danco Premio Fused Carbon pliers. “This is actually a patented fused carbon,” Weber told us during ICAST ’25 in Florida, the state where each of these Premio pliers is made.
The new Danco Premio Fused Carbon line is considered titanium strong, even at just 1.8 ounces in weight. “It’s feather-light, and it’s just as strong as what we’re all used to,” Weber noted. The American-made Premio Fused Carbon pliers have been tough to find since their 2025 release, but only because they’re presently built in small batches. “The Fused Carbon can only be produced 10 at a time. It’s a very slow process and they sell very quick,” Weber said recently of these 6-1/2-inch pliers ($199.99) which feature a unique carbon fiber pattern so that no two pliers look alike.
With a replaceable Titanium-Cobalt cutter (find Danco replacement cutters here), smooth Halo Hinge, and protective Cerakote clear finish, anglers should keep an eye out for these fused carbon models. “We’re actually in a process of a Gen 2 that will hopefully solve the speed issues,” teased Weber.
Speaking of second generations, perhaps the most popular Danco pliers with Northeast anglers are the Premio USA Gen 2 available in three colors (Copper, Crocodile and Titanium Blue) and two sizes, 6.5 and 7 inches (respectively priced at $349.99 and $379.99). Made in America from solid Grade 5 aerospace titanium, Premio USA Gen 2 pliers are Ceratoke finished for protection against the elements, and feature built-in rigging features for crimping, cutting braid and pulling hooks from stubborn fish. Danco Premio USA Gen 2 titanium pliers are also backed by an industry-leading lifetime warranty, and come with leather sheath with belt clip and elastic lanyard.
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