Cutting Braided Line

[loudcherokee]

What are you guys using to snip your tag ends and stuff on braid? I've tried nail clippers, Rapala "braid" scissors, burning, etc. The scissors worked but after only a couple of outings they have been dulled quite a bit. Clippers just mash and fray the braid, and burning is too close to my main line. I keep my pocket knife razor sharp but it's hard getting close to the knot when cutting off the tag.

LC

[DenhamBruce]

http://www.amazon.com/Boomerang-BTC203-The-Snip-Braid/dp/B016070OSE

Take my word for it or just read the reviews. This is what you need.

[IndianaFinesse]

Braid scissors, but unfortunately i can't remember what brand they are. I have used them 4-5 days a week for years and they still work great, even cutting limp braid with ease.  I agree that the rapala scissors don't last very long, the ones I tried got dull after only five or six trips.  

[loudcherokee]

32 minutes ago, Centralinfinnesse said:

Braid scissors, but unfortunately i can't remember what brand they are. I have used them 4-5 days a week for years and they still work great, even cutting limp braid with ease.  I agree that the rapala scissors don't last very long, the ones I tried got dull after only five or six trips.  

I think part of my problem with scissors is being a lefty, lol. Other lefties will get it.

I'm definitely going to check out that snipping tool. Already added to my amazon wishlist!

 

LC

[Allen Der]

2 hours ago, DenhamBruce said:

http://www.amazon.com/Boomerang-BTC203-The-Snip-Braid/dp/B016070OSE

Take my word for it or just read the reviews. This is what you need.

x2 love the boomerang

[Wbeadlescomb]

The things you use to clip your dog's toenails

[nascar2428]

Fiskars work just fine.

[adam lancia]

22 minutes ago, nascar2428 said:

Fiskars work just fine.

I was going to suggest a good set of household scissors, that's what I have used for a while. I find the biggest thing that helps is having a good amount of tension on the tag end so it cuts cleanly. I'm a Kitchen Aid guy myself... lol!

[Deleted account]

1 hour ago, nascar2428 said:

Fiskars work just fine.

X2. Yeah, I carry a tiny one. Pull a little tension on the braid, and all you really need to do is touch it lightly.

[buzzed bait]

1 hour ago, adam lancia said:

 I find the biggest thing that helps is having a good amount of tension on the tag end so it cuts cleanly. 

no matter what you use, the tension on the line really does help to make it a clean "one and done" cut.

that said, the boomerangs work great.  i also won some pliers that have a cutter on them that are awesome, but don't remember the brand.  My wife gets some fancy fiskars scissors at work that i use around the house and they work well too.  Tension is the key though.  I usually put the tag in between my teeth and just get it taut and then cut.

[Philo Beddoe]

Fiskars work fine for me and cheap.

[Grantman83]

Boomerang for me 

[Caliyak]

Small surgical scissors and tension is key. 

[wisconsin heat]

I just use a knife. I usually have one or five hanging around in my car, so I will grab one and keep it on me while I fish. 

[Bass Turd]

Boomerang!

[junyer357]

Sissors on my small swiss army knife. 

http://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Small-Pocket-Knives/Manager/p/0.6365

Best one ive found for me. Small size easy to fit in pocket or a neck cord. Cuts any line, has small phillips for reel screws, and a bottle opener for after a day of fishing. 

[Darren.]

Boomerang snips mostly.

But those cheap, small scissors for kids
you can buy at Walmart also work well.

[paleus]

+1 on the Boomerang The Snip

[Mike2841]

I use a cheap pair of scissors that came with a pair of pliers, I also use a lighter when I forget the scissors. 

[tstraub]

I use a pair of scissors that came free with a spool of suffix braid.  Sometimes I also use a pocket knife if the scissors are not in reach.  

Tyler

[Oklahoma Mike]

23 hours ago, DenhamBruce said:

http://www.amazon.com/Boomerang-BTC203-The-Snip-Braid/dp/B016070OSE

Take my word for it or just read the reviews. This is what you need.

This is what I use and they work great. 

[loudcherokee]

You guys that are using the boomerang, do you have the regular or long snip version?

 

LC

[Allen Der]

18 minutes ago, loudcherokee said:

You guys that are using the boomerang, do you have the regular or long snip version?

 

LC

regular.  i think the long is for fly fisherman

[blckshirt98]

Boomerang here as well, normal size.  I replace mine every 1-2 seasons as it will dull out, but it's the best money I spend on fishing.  I have a small carabiner that I attach to my belt loop and then hook the Boomerang to it via the ring it comes with.  Makes changing/cutting lines a breeze.

[desmobob]

23 hours ago, Bass Turd said:

Boomerang!

Another vote for the Boomerang.  I have two of them attached to the boat so they don't get lost or forgotten.

Tight lines,

Bob