Best way to cut braid?

[The Rooster]

Never used braid before but I just got my first spool of Power Pro. I noticed the paper that came with it states that fingernail clippers won't cut the line. But I made them cut it for me just fine. Granted, I had to clamp them down where I wanted it cut and then pull them for it to work but it was easy to do. But I'd like something a little smoother so I think the scissors sounds like the answer.

[grimlin]

I use the same pair of scissors they use for cutting off casts/bandages.You can find them for around $5. I'm on the 3rd season on mine and it still ain't showing any signs of wear.It cuts braid like butter.

I actually found mine at the shore,was probably left by carp fishermen who use braid around here a lot.

[B-Dozer]

I use the scissors on my leatherman wave or mini skeletool. Cuts clean.

[BassThumb]

I bought a pair of braid scissors last year, but before that I used $1 toenail clippers for years and they worked great. I still use the clipper for all other lines.  Toenail clippers cut better than fingernail clippers, and are easier to hold onto with wet hands.

[trevor]

Good pair of needle nose pliers with a clipper or my knife... Both are always with me.

Or a lighter.

BAD IDEA for braid. Fine for everything else.

Power pro explodes when I use a lighter on it. Last few times I did it, it exploded molten Moss Green all over my hands and wrists. I had little pin-point burns for a few days.

However I always use a lighter for mono/fluoro.

Did it really explode?! Kaboom? 

[B-Dozer]

Good pair of needle nose pliers with a clipper or my knife... Both are always with me.

Or a lighter.

BAD IDEA for braid. Fine for everything else.

Power pro explodes when I use a lighter on it. Last few times I did it, it exploded molten Moss Green all over my hands and wrists. I had little pin-point burns for a few days.

However I always use a lighter for mono/fluoro.

Did it really explode?! Kaboom?

A new "weapon of mass destruction?"  ;D

[Sam]

Try the instrument that they use to cut dogs toenails. 

[BASSclary]

Good pair of needle nose pliers with a clipper or my knife... Both are always with me.

Or a lighter.

BAD IDEA for braid. Fine for everything else.

Power pro explodes when I use a lighter on it. Last few times I did it, it exploded molten Moss Green all over my hands and wrists. I had little pin-point burns for a few days.

However I always use a lighter for mono/fluoro.

Did it really explode?! Kaboom?

Think of mortars on the 4th of July. No downsize it to an effective range of about 1 ft. It seemed like little balls of the green dye on fire flying in all direction. Maybe something with the dye. Swear on my life though it really did explode like a very small firework.

[slonezp]

Try the instrument that they use to cut dogs toenails.

I've tried. My teeth aren't that sharp. ;D

[B-Dozer]

Must be that other green stuff you're smokin'

[Vinny Chase]

Swiss army knife does the job

[johnD.]

Tri-Shear Mini Line Cutter is what I use.

Browing Fishing Pliers (from BPS) work also and are nice to have.Most saltwater guys have some kind of pliers with tungsten cutters for leaders and braids.

[Triton21]

Leatherman Micra. Also has various other tools.

Kelley

[BASSclary]

Channel Lock Needle nose pliers have a nice cutter to 'em.

[B-Dozer]

Leatherman Micra. Also has various other tools.

Kelley

I have those also, they work well.

[Fish Chris]

I've read this whole thread, and SirSnook's is the best answer...

The fraying doesn't mean anything if the knot is good, probably another reason I use swivels for attaching my leaders.   Tools are made to "coterize" the tag end but I don't like carrying too much stuff with me.

However, if you have some sort of a mental block, about the tag end of your line becoming frayed, you can always put a small drop of superglue on it, right after you cut it off. I do this sometimes, if I'm in a particularly nitpicky mood. But in reality, a frayed tag end causes no additional problems.

Fish

PS, Oh BTW, I use the little Fiskars spring loaded thread cutting type of scissors. And the key is, don't try to squeeze the handle to cut the line, but rather, hold the handles in one psition, and pull the line into the 'V'. Makes a pretty clean cut, but again, it will still eventually fray, and it's no big deal.

[Deleted account]

K.I.S.S. scissors. I think Lucky Craft is coming out with a pair.....

[zelmo]

Swiss army knife does the job

Get a Swiss Army knife that has scissors. 

[Hot Rod]

I have a pair of titamium scissors I got in the craft section at wally world.  They work great, cost about $5 and they don't rust.

I used to carry a full size oxy/acetylene tourch but decided that was a little bit overkill  ;D

K.I.S.S.

[kayakfisher]

I have a pair of rapala pliers I got from wal-mart for $8. They work great, 2 good squeezes and it cuts through with no problem

[Bankbeater]

Fiskars safety scissors for kids.

X2 ...although mine only lasted for about a year, they are cheap, so buy a couple..

X3 on the kids scissors. Power pro dulled my knife blade and fingernail clippers wouldn't cut all the way through.

[ib_of_the_damned]

I'd have to agree on the Fiskars kid scissors.  They are cheap and work.  But if you dont want a pair of kid scissors, I think any Fiskars brand scissors will work.