PennBass Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Yesterday I was browsing TW when I saw a product called the "finger saver": it's basically a metal ring with a loop of rubber, used to cinch knots. It looked great, except it costed a whopping $9. Today, I was looking at a plastic water bottle and realized that the hard plastic just below the cap created the same exact shape as the "finger saver". I cut out the hard part and used a bit of electrical tape to provide friction, and it's perfect for cinching knots tight without cutting your fingers. Just wanted to share this idea. PennBass Quote
UCChris Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 I can't quite visualize how this is supposed to work? 1 Quote
PennBass Posted October 11, 2015 Author Posted October 11, 2015 This is the part of the waterbottle I was talking about. Finished project 5 Quote
georgeyew Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Great idea. I love ideas like this that use everyday items. Thanks!! 1 Quote
Super User Further North Posted October 12, 2015 Super User Posted October 12, 2015 Good stuff, and timely...I keep a couple pair of leather gloves in the boat for this...and they are never where I left them. ...so today I skipped them when tying a leader on...and sliced the $%^& outta my finger. I've always got a bunch of water bottles in the boat, this will work great. Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted October 12, 2015 Super User Posted October 12, 2015 I've never cut myself tying a knot.... Pulling braid from a snag I have... Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted October 12, 2015 Super User Posted October 12, 2015 I've never cut myself tying a knot.... Pulling braid from a snag I have... You should carry an old wooden sewing thread spool... oe Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted October 12, 2015 Super User Posted October 12, 2015 I fish wearing welding gloves. Problem solved. 4 Quote
UCChris Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 You should carry an old wooden sewing thread spool... oe I carry a flashlight every day for my job (Streamlight 2AAA). It's become such a routine that I have it, my Leatherman, and a folding knife on me every day, even when fishing. The cylindrical shape of the flashlight makes it great to pull snags out! 1 Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted October 12, 2015 Super User Posted October 12, 2015 When I snag a bait and it takes me more than a couple of minutes to de-snag, I find that wrapping the line a few times around the boat cleat and backing off with the trolling motor works every time. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted October 12, 2015 Super User Posted October 12, 2015 I've never cut myself tying a knot.... Pulling braid from a snag I have... Same here. Just wondering what kind of knot these people are tying that they're cutting themselves trying to cinch it down... Quote
OnthePotomac Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Pulling snags = 3/4" dia wood dowel 5" long with a grove around the middle. Wrap and pull, even if it is braid. Keep it in my pocket. Quote
Jaw1 Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Cut my fingers a lot just tying a cinch knot especially when my hands are dried out. I'm surprised that people say they have never done this. Everyone I fish with / around has done this. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted October 12, 2015 Super User Posted October 12, 2015 I fish wearing welding gloves. Problem solved. Found that chainmail works better Quote
Super User tomustang Posted October 12, 2015 Super User Posted October 12, 2015 Same here. Just wondering what kind of knot these people are tying that they're cutting themselves trying to cinch it down... Thinner diameter and braids Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted October 12, 2015 Super User Posted October 12, 2015 Thinner diameter and braids I use both and still haven't done it, I must just have thick skin. Only time I've ever been cut by line is from pulling when I'm hung up. Quote
Josh Smith Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I've cut through callouses, but not enough to draw blood. Pulling snags, I just pick up a convenient 1/2 branch and use that. Josh Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted October 13, 2015 Super User Posted October 13, 2015 Here's a video about the "Finger Saver," that shows it's primary use. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted October 14, 2015 Super User Posted October 14, 2015 I was hoping this was a thumb saver. Lip grabbing all these bass are thumb feels like sandpaper. Quote
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