Braid finger cuts

[Bandersnatch]

This may get moved but it's certainly tied to fishing line. Does anyone else get cuts in their fingers from clinching down braid to leader knots? Specifically I am talking the Alberto but if seems like a constant issue. Maybe using sun gloves would help. Does anyone else have this problem? 

[Steveo-1969]

Nope, though I use a uni to uni for braid to leader knots. Sometimes I cut my fingers on braid when I'm snagged and trying to get it out with the "bow and arrow" trick. Not often but it happens, especially with very thin braid.

 

When I'm wearing sun gloves I don't cut myself (I like Fish Monkey gloves).

[OilfieldCowboy]

I wrap the braid around something other than my finger when tightening. Last night I used the smooth shank of a 3/8 bolt when tightening down Alberto knots on 10lb 832.

 

I usually have a pair of pliers or a chunk of dowel in my tackle box to use when tensioning knots or breaking off braid while in the field, don't want to cut my arms up like I have in the past salmon fishing.

[STBen1215]

1 hour ago, Chief250 said:

This may get moved but it's certainly tied to fishing line. Does anyone else get cuts in their fingers from clinching down braid to leader knots? Specifically I am talking the Alberto but if seems like a constant issue. Maybe using sun gloves would help. Does anyone else have this problem? 

Yep. Braid cuts me in the joints of my fingers all the time when I pull on it. 

[J Francho]

Don't use your fingers, or any other body part, to cinch knots.

[PhishLI]

Try these.

 

 

[MN Fisher]

6 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Don't use your fingers, or any other body part, to cinch knots.

This is one reason I have my electronic pliers on a retractable leash clipped to my vest.

[jbsoonerfan]

I bought one of those rings from TW (Daiichi Seiko Finger Saver)that has grooves on it to use. Worked great, "worked" as in past tense since I seem to have lost it.

[ATA]

I just got cut when casting baitfish and I forgot to wear protection, for knots I am using the ring I got about $8 from TW.

[Falkus]

2 hours ago, ATA said:

I just got cut when casting baitfish and I forgot to wear protection, for knots I am using the ring I got about $8 from TW.

Yup, that is what I use ...I always one one in my two tackle bags. 

[JustJames]

There are tool sold for that.

 

or you do it yourself with 3/4” wood dowel plus this

https://www.amazon.com/Greatfishing-Fishing-Bulding-Waterproof-Insulation/dp/B07H812BW4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=rod+handle+wrap&qid=1588025324&sr=8-2

And yes I got cut with braid multiple times either trying to pull leader knot or un snag my lures.

[waymont]

I use these gadgets. Someone else mentioned it too. I tie FG knots, and this is a necessary tool. I can get my knots super tight and never cut my self.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiichi_Seiko_Finger_Saver_Knot_Tying_Tool/descpage-DSFSK.html

[ChrisD46]

13 hours ago, OilfieldCowboy said:

I wrap the braid around something other than my finger when tightening. Last night I used the smooth shank of a 3/8 bolt when tightening down Alberto knots on 10lb 832.

 

I usually have a pair of pliers or a chunk of dowel in my tackle box to use when tensioning knots or breaking off braid while in the field, don't want to cut my arms up like I have in the past salmon fishing.

A couple of small wooden dowels also work . 

[Bandersnatch]

I just realized clinching down Alberto knots with my bare fingers is probably why I have random failures. I can only cinch down until it bleeds....

[J._Bricker]

On 4/27/2020 at 11:53 AM, ATA said:

I just got cut when casting baitfish and I forgot to wear protection, for knots I am using the ring I got about $8 from TW.

I bought two of em, no more braid cuts and much tighter knots