Straight Forceps 6" - Guideline
Forceps - Straight 6" - GUIDELINE
The Guideline Forceps Straight 6" are versatile straight forceps designed for everyday tasks at the water’s edge: removing a hook, pinching down a barb, holding a small fly or clearing a blocked eye.
The flat, non-serrated tip makes it easy to pinch down barbs cleanly, while the serrated inner jaws provide a secure grip on hooks. The locking mechanism keeps the forceps closed when needed, and the integrated needle is handy for cleaning fly eyes clogged with varnish or glue.
Key features
- Flat, non-serrated tip: helps pinch down barbs cleanly without unnecessarily marking the hook.
- Serrated inner jaws: provide a secure grip for removing a hook or holding a small fly.
- Locking handles: keep the forceps closed and allow consistent pressure.
- Integrated needle: useful for clearing fly eyes clogged with varnish, glue or fibres.
- Compact size: easy to keep on a fly vest, chest pack or in a wading pocket.
Technical specifications
- Brand: Guideline
- Type: straight forceps
- Length: 15.5 cm / 6"
- Weight: 40 g
- Material: surgical-grade stainless steel
- Handles: locking, with compact finger rings not suitable for use with gloves
- Integrated feature: eye-cleaning needle
La Fine Mouche’s verdict: these forceps are made for fly fishers who want a simple, robust and compact tool. The 6" size is a good compromise for trout, grayling and light to medium fly fishing. Note: the finger rings are compact, making them well suited to bare-handed use, but less practical with thick gloves.



