bhoff Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Guys I need some suggestions for a good pair of fishing scissors. Tired of having to run my braided line over my scissor blade because of how dull they are. I want something that is able to consistently slice braided line on the first try. Thanks. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 9, 2018 Super User Posted July 9, 2018 I carry Boomerang Snips around my neck and Wm Joseph Hemocuts with my tools. You don't really need both; either will do you well with any braid. 2 1 Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted July 9, 2018 Super User Posted July 9, 2018 You want sharp scissors go to the sewing department at Wal-Mart. 1 Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted July 9, 2018 Super User Posted July 9, 2018 serrated blades... oe 1 Quote
Super User Scott F Posted July 9, 2018 Super User Posted July 9, 2018 Cheap kids scissors from WalMart work very well. $10 worth will last you a lifetime. Myself, I use the Boomerang cutter. I hang it from my fishing shirt. It comes with the retractor built in so it is always where I need it and I never have to look for it. Scissors aren't as easy to hang on a retractor and they always open up when you do. I used to use the Dr. Slick scissor clamps. They cut very well and double as pliers for removing hooks. They clamp to my shirt so I always know where they are. The downside is if you use them as pliers, they stop cutting braid very well. They still work well for hook removal so I use them and the Boomerang tool. 1 Quote
EGbassing Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Keeps removing my link. Just google "KVD Mustad split ring pliers/braid cutters" That think cuts 65 pound braid effortlessly. Also has split ring pliers for changing out treble hooks. 3 Quote
Junger Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Choporoz said: I carry Boomerang Snips around my neck and Wm Joseph Hemocuts with my tools. You don't really need both; either will do you well with any braid. Boomerang Snips for me too...they used to cut braid with zero resistance, but they've dulled just a bit over time and require some braid resistance for a real clean cut now. 2 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted July 9, 2018 Super User Posted July 9, 2018 Buck Splizzors, hands down. They're going to run you $70-90 if I remember correctly, but they cut braid the second they touch it. Plus they come with a nice sheath and extra blades. I'm on my 3rd or 4th season with mine and I'm still on the original blades. Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted July 9, 2018 Super User Posted July 9, 2018 18 minutes ago, Junger said: Boomerang Snips for me too...they used to cut braid with zero resistance, but they've dulled just a bit over time and require some braid resistance for a real clean cut now. The trick I was taught, too late for my first pair, is to only cut braid on the back half of the blades and use the front half for floro, mono, and situations where you have to cut close to the terminal tackle connection. I have been doing this on my second pair and it seems to help extend the life a of them a little. 5 Quote
Fishingmickey Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 52 minutes ago, EGbassing said: Keeps removing my link. Just google "KVD Mustad split ring pliers/braid cutters" That think cuts 65 pound braid effortlessly. Also has split ring pliers for changing out treble hooks. https://www.walmart.com/ip/KVD-Mustad-5-Split-Ring-Pliers/23704230 See if that one takes... I second them, had a pair for a couple of years now and like'em. FM 1 1 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted July 9, 2018 Super User Posted July 9, 2018 I just use a pair of Klein Electricians Scissors. My work pair cut communication cat6 cable not problem my boat pair has never been a problem with braid. 1 Quote
Glaucus Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 Go to freaking Wal-Mart and get a cheap set brother. Fishing is specialized in many ways. Cutting ain't. 1 Quote
Bucky205 Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Glaucus said: Go to freaking Wal-Mart and get a cheap set brother. Fishing is specialized in many ways. Cutting ain't. Which cheap set will cut braid with one hand? I haven't found them. Nail clippers won't cut braid either. Fiskars kids or crafts will cut it. Boomerang at $11 for me cuts braid one handed better than anything. When Boomerangs quit cutting throw them away and get another one. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted July 10, 2018 Super User Posted July 10, 2018 Boomerang Tool Company scissors. Excellent!!!! 1 Quote
Arcs&sparks Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 I use some fly fishing forcepts that have a serrated cutting edge. They’re stainless steel, and are always clipped to my belt on a retracting chain. Only 4” long BTW, pic doesn’t show scale very well. 1 Quote
Super User JustJames Posted July 10, 2018 Super User Posted July 10, 2018 +1 on boomerang snip, it is the $10 worth spending. I have mine attached to my fishing backpack so I can grab it easily when needed. Like @fishwizzardmentioned I cut reg line on half bottom part and braid top part. I might have to get a second one soon and this time I'll try to get different color so I can have one just for braid. 1 Quote
bhoff Posted July 10, 2018 Author Posted July 10, 2018 I appreciate all the feedback guys. I'm sure I'll get sorted out now. Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 I ordered these Pitbull cutters and I haven't had ANYTHING that cuts braid as cleanly and evenly as these babies and you can easily do it one-handed too...check them out! https://www.pitbulltackle.com/Pitbull-Tackle-Cutter-p/r-pitbullcutter.htm 1 Quote
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