As fishing has developed over the years, so has fishing tackle, and as the technology of equipment has advanced, so has the need for implements to maintain them. With that in mind, Strike King is introducing an entirely new set of hand tools and accessories designed by the most iconic angler in modern bass fishing – Kevin VanDam.
For an angler like VanDam, seconds saved in rigging lures or repairing gear can be the difference between a giant win, or an average finish. So, VanDam partnered with Strike King to develop a set of tools that can help make life easier in the shop, on the boat or at the shoreline.
The tools feature everything an angler might need. The series features everything from scissors, several pliers, braided line cutters, lure wraps, filet knives, a multi-tool and a pair of Ocho Wacky tools for wacky rigging Ocho soft stickbaits.
The KVD Tools Collection is as follows:
KVD 5.5” Precision Braid Scissors
Stainless steel construction, exclusive cushioned Combat Grip® handle, fully serrated machined edges for ultimate braid cutting performance - includes sheath and lanyard
KVD 8” Ultimate Angler Scissors
Stainless steel construction, exclusive cushioned Combat Grip® handles, fully serrated machined edges for ultimate braid cutting performance - includes custom KVD sheath
KVD 7” Precision Stainless Steel Pliers
Fully machined stainless-steel construction with exclusive Combat Grip® design, fully serrated jaws with replaceable tungsten carbide braid cutters - includes rubber sheath with swivel clip and coiled lanyard.
KVD 7.5” Aluminum Pliers
Exclusive cushioned Combat Grip® handle inserts, stainless steel jaws and replaceable tungsten carbide cutters - includes rubber sheath with coiled lanyard
KVD 5.5” Split Ring/Braid Cutter Pliers
Dual injected exclusive Combat Grip® handles, stainless steel construction, fully serrated machined edges for ultimate braid cutting performance
KVD 6” Filet Knife
4116 German stainless-steel blade for premium flex and edge retention, precision machined edge for extreme performance, exclusive cushioned Combat Grip® handle - includes ventilated quick release sheath
KVD 15-in-1 Multi-Tool
Quick lock and release tool feature in a nylon sheath with belt loop. Includes the following tools: needle nose pliers, standard pliers, cutter, knife, fish scaler, hook remover, saw, double-sided nail file, bottle opener, can opener, ruler (imperial), Philips screwdriver, small screwdriver, medium screwdriver, large screwdriver
KVD Pro Series Lure Wraps
Durable synthetic fabric construction with hook and loop closure, perfect to conceal your hot baits from the competition or protect your favorite colors and hooks and prevent tangled rods.
KVD Ocho Wacky Tool
Anodized extruded aluminum construction that includes rubber o-rings, with a built-in octagon shape in two sizes to fit your favorite Ocho stickbaits 4 to 5-inch and 6 to 7-inch - includes lanyard
The Strike King KVD Tools will debut at ICAST and be available in the fall of 2020.