Nicopress 17-B4B: Professional-Grade Rigging Tool

The Nicopress 17-B4B is a staple in the kits of serious offshore anglers and professional mates. Compact yet powerful, this 8-inch hand swager is the gold standard for terminating heavy-duty leaders and aircraft cable used in big game fishing. Whether you are building wind-on leaders or rigging heavy trolling lures, this tool ensures your connections never fail at the moment of truth.

The Ultimate Tool for Heavy Leaders

Manufactured from alloyed forged steel with hardened working surfaces, the 17-B4B is built to withstand the corrosive marine environment.¹ It is engineered to create maximum metal flow of the splicing sleeve around your line, ensuring a permanent bond that preserves the integrity of your terminal tackle.

Key Fishing Features

• Big Game Precision: Specifically designed for 1/32" and 3/64" sleeves, making it ideal for 80lb to 250lb mono and fluorocarbon leaders.

• Dual-Groove Versatility: Features "B" and "B4" grooves, allowing you to switch between standard and heavy-wall sleeves without changing tools.

• Compact Field Design: At just over 8 inches, it fits easily into a tackle drawer or rigging bag for on-the-water repairs.

• Multi-Material Compatible: Works seamlessly with copper, zinc-plated, and tin-plated sleeves for everything from shark cable to marlin leaders.

Leader & Sleeve Compatibility Guide