riverbasser Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I see a lot of stuff for sale just wondering what works best and is easy to carry, clippers work great for my other lines but my knife cuts braid better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIMANOFAN Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I just keep a small pair of sharp scissors in my tackle box. Haven't found anything that works better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racedad Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I use finger nail clippers. When they get dull, throw them away and get a new pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyle8218 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 When I used braid I used the Boomerang Tool "The Snip" 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted May 16, 2016 Super User Share Posted May 16, 2016 Boomerang snips Kids Fiskars 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User BrianinMD Posted May 16, 2016 Super User Share Posted May 16, 2016 The Boomerang tool Doyle shows above is outstanding, even works great when the braid is not tight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigturtle Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 micro serrated scissors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudcherokee Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 +1000 to the boomerang tool. I asked the same question not long ago and someone recommended it. I picked one up from Amazon and love it. I keep it clipped to my tackle bag on one of the zippers. Love the fact that it will cut limp braid. LC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtis9 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I use academy aluminum pliers. They have a cutter on one side that slices through braid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrew73 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 i just use my pocket knife. its not even a nice knife,just something i tote daily for work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennBass Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I have a pair of Mustad braid cutters that work anytime I need them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktho Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 42 minutes ago, doyle8218 said: When I used braid I used the Boomerang Tool "The Snip" The Boomerang snips are the best, I've had much better experiences with them than with scissors or pliers with braid cutters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted May 17, 2016 Super User Share Posted May 17, 2016 34 minutes ago, BrianinMD said: The Boomerang tool Doyle shows above is outstanding, even works great when the braid is not tight. I have had two Boomerang snips for about 3 years, and after some time, they don't cut braid that has had its wax coating stripped after a bit of use. At least this is my experience. I still have to tighten the braid when cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktho Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Just now, Darren. said: I have had two Boomerang snips for about 3 years, and after some time, they don't cut braid that has had its wax coating stripped after a bit of use. At least this is my experience. I still have to tighten the braid when cutting. Are you cutting mono or fluoro with them? The short snips have worked a lot better for me than the longer ones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted May 17, 2016 Super User Share Posted May 17, 2016 Just now, Ktho said: Are you cutting mono or fluoro with them? The short snips have worked a lot better for me than the longer ones too. Shorties. I cut copoly, FC, and braid with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktho Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 1 minute ago, Darren. said: Shorties. I cut copoly, FC, and braid with them. Cutting the copoly and FC will hurt the ability for the Boomerang or any braid cuter to cut braid. The mono/fluoro tweaks them and they just don't cut the same after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanT123 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Bic Lighter Available at most local gas stations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcdinkerz Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I just use a pair of cheap braided scissors from cabelas. 2 years now and they still cut braid like butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverbasser Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 I like the looks of the boomerang and how it retracts. Think I'll pick one up. Thanks for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassguytom Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 My wife's cross stitch scissors. If I lose them the scissors that are in the kitchen that everyone uses to cut things open with. If they get lost I then go to the steak knives that I also use to prune the bushes. After that I break out the floss and use the cutter on the end of that. If that dulls I use the finger nail clippers.......... I ran electricity to my dog house because it seems that I am always in it and wanted it a little more comfortable. If I run out of everything else I will use one of the Boomerang snips I have but only if I can't find anything else in the house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_the_fisher Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I use the kvd mustad scissors/split ring plier combos. Been working good for over a year now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mprestonSEK Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The Boomerang Snip is the best 12 dollars I ever spent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.rar Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Picked up a pair of hemostats with a line cutter and hook eye punch from bps. Can't remember the brand but I think jfranco may have recommended them some time back. They work great. Or kids fiskars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassThumb Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Toenail clipper, for all lines. Fresh off the shelf, they're plenty sharp, and they cost a buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Mike Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 One more vote for the Boomerang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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