Cutting braided line

[bmckenney]

This must have been asked many times before, but there doesn't seem to be a thread searching tool so I'm posting this question.

I've tried various tools and none of them work worth a darn. Any recommendations?

Thanks,
Bryan

[Basshunter0135]

These are what I use. They work fine for cutting 30/8 braided line. http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/ ... 334a.shtml

[Cal]

but there doesn't seem to be a thread searching tool

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[bmckenney]

Found the search page, and some posts on the subject as well.

Bryan

[bmckenney]

The scissors seem like a nice affordable tool. I would like some way of keeping the blades locked though because they will be hanging off my wading belt and I'd like a way to prevent them from opening up and cutting a hole in my waders. Any suggestions besides duct tape (just kidding, I think)?

Bryan

[kripsak]

I've got some fiskar scissors, and its for gardening, very sharp pair of scissors. I also use a lighter to burn the cut ends, since braid will always fray when its cut.

[Texas_bullet]

If you can't find the Rapala, look for a similar Gerber scissors. Most of the so-called braid scissors found in BPS and Academy don't work. Go with quality.

TB

[Fishingelbow]

Some of the Fiskar scissors (for school children) are cheaper and come with round tips.
Also the smallest swiss army knife has baby scissors that works very well as long as you freshen up the cutting edge now and then. Very small, the blade and toothpick(!) come in handy too

[bmckenney]

All of the stores around here are out of the Rapala super line scissors. I'll see if I can find some Gerbers. One guy said the Rapala are serrated and I could just look for some small serrated scissors at a sewing supply store or WalMart or whatever. The quest continues, and I need something by Weds.

With all of the people using braided line, you'd think there would be more tools out there.

Bryan

[zenbassr]

...With all of the people using braided line, you'd think there would be more tools out there.

you dont need fancy scissors... braid just needs to be pulled taut when you snip it.

loose braid is very tough to cut, but take the slack out beforehand and its very vulnerable to sharp edges (i.e. rocks, shellfish beds). in a pinch i've used a not-too-sharp pocketknife blade, a fillet knife, and razor blade...

[fitterdavis1942]

kenny: if you get those rapala scissors or any with rounded tips simply wrap a rubber band high on the blades, still allows you to uses them and they always stay closed. works for me.

[bmckenney]

kenny: if you get those rapala scissors or any with rounded tips simply wrap a rubber band high on the blades, still allows you to uses them and they always stay closed. works for me.

Thanks for that trick! Great solution.

Bryan

[dhuie]

Here's what works for me. At home I use the Fiskars, while fishing I use Owner's Braid Scissors - small, with a neoprene sheath, a securing ring, real comfortable for the shirt pocket.

[RWSCHMITZ]

I use a Power Zap 2, 2400deg heat cutting tool. Go to: panfishpro.com click on power zap, GREAT TOOL for cutting braid. U will never go back to scissors!!!!!!!

[bmckenney]

For those of us who still haven't got with it and have a heat cutting tool and are still using scissors and find they have to pull the braided line before cutting, there is a scissor that will cut the line when it's limp. Thank god. I hated having to do that. At Walmart in Canada in the drug/pharmacy/etc area in the aisle with hair brushes and combs I found some hair cutting scissors that work like a charm. There were two types, one serrated and one not. The non-serrated scissors, at $13, are awesome scissors and will cut the braid like butter, first time and every time, without having to hold it. It cuts it as if it were mono.

I now have my rod, my reel, my line and my scissors and I'm set for my coho trip up in Kitimat. Thanks for all the help boys!

Bryan