The Pratiko Big Game Long Grip Review

The Pratiko Big Game Long Grip — a professional-grade boga-style lip gripper built for safely handling giant pelagics. They are handmade in Italy from the highest quality components, made entirely from premium stainless steel. The handle is finished with premium hardwood timber and heat shrink tape for extra grip and comfort.

This grip has been widely used by catch and release tuna fisherman around the world. The Pratiko Big Game Long Gripper is as big as they come. Featuring a claw that will open and close along the mouth suitable to lip fish over 400 lbs!

Features & Build Quality

• Handmade in Italy from 100% premium stainless steel, with no aluminum screws—ensuring robust corrosion resistance and long-term durability 

• Handle crafted from hardwood (teak), combined with heat-shrink tape for enhanced grip and comfort, especially in wet conditions 

Capacity & Design

• Designed for big game fish, the mechanism can grip fish over 400 lbs, with jaws opening up to 10.5 cm—ideal for giant bluefin tuna, marlin, and other pelagics 

• Long handle improves control and safety, particularly during catch-and-release operations, keeping fish in the water and reducing stress 

• Recommended to use a safety lanyard to secure the gripper to the boat and prevent accidental loss 

Pros

• Exceptional strength and corrosion resistance ideal for harsh saltwater environments 

• Comfortable handle design and grip even when wet thanks to quality teak wood and shrink-tape wrapping 

• Purpose-built scale and size for safely handling fish well over 400 lbs.

• Optimized for catch-and-release, helping fish genuine recovery before swim-off 

Cons

• Built specifically for massive species—impractical if your target fish are much smaller (e.g. under 50 lbs).

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📊 Summary Table

Feature	Summary
Material	Full stainless steel construction
Grip Type	Hardwood handle with heat-shrink tape
Max Fish Size	Over 400 lbs, jaws open up to ~10.5 cm
Release Capability	Designed to keep fish in water, aiding safe release
Price	Approximately $595 USD
Use Case	Designed for offshore anglers targeting tuna, marlin & big pelagic

The Pratiko Big Game Long Grip is engineered for professional-level big-fish handling, far beyond what common floating grippers can manage.

If you’re serious about offshore big game fishing—landing and safely releasing giant tuna, marlin, or similarly sized pelagics—the Pratiko Big Game Long Grip delivers unmatched build quality, heft, and reliability. It’s clearly overbuilt for smaller fish but absolutely ideal for its purpose.

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