Abstract: A double-ended gripper device adapted for holding a fishhook to free both hands of a fisherman to tie a fishline to the hook is useful for other purposes, such as holding small wires in position for soldering. The gripping device has two oppositely-extending spring-operated jaws, one of which can be used for mounting the gripper device on a support structure, and the other of which can be used to grip an object such as a fishhook. Both jaws can swivel relative to the central portion of the device so that a gripped component may be held in various orientations relative to the support structure.