Abstract: A fishing tool comprising a first pivoting member having a forward end and a rearward end, the forward end forming a first jaw, and the rearward end forming a first handle; a second pivoting member having a forward end and a rearward end, the forward end forming a second jaw, and the rearward end forming a second handle, the second pivoting member being pivotally attached to the first pivoting member so that as the first handle pivots toward the second handle, the first jaw pivots toward the second jaw; and a pin having a base end and a jig eye clearing end, the base end of the pin being fixedly attached to the first jaw, the pin being positioned upon and aligned with respect to the first jaw so that the jig eye clearing end of the pin extends toward the second jaw upon such pivoting motion of the first jaw toward the second jaw; the second jaw having a pin receiving channel, the pin receiving channel being fitted, positioned, and aligned for receiving the pin upon further pivoting motion of the first jaw tow