lastworm Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I’ve always used “braid scissors” for cutting my braid - usually ultra thin diameter 6-10lb. The thing when cutting braid is you need to pull it tight when cutting, so I was wondering how those nail clipper type cutters work on braided line? Are they just a pain and only useful for mono/fluro? These are the type I’m talking about: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 My experience has been they kind of work for a while but after some use you get some flatish spots on the cutting surfaces and they can struggle a bit. Braid scissors have worked better for me long term. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I keep them in every tackle box I have as a spare for those awful days when you forget your braid scissors! That said it doesn't happen hugely often since I've tethered them to my tackle pack. For me, I prefer braid scissors with a split ring tip built in. I find they double as hook removers with this additional feature. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothparade Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 They work for me, especially for thin line, with 50lbs braid for example I have to rub it back and fourth a few times with the clippers squeezed down on it to cut through. I do have braid scissors and I just used what ever is closest, heavy duty wire cutters work great to. Mine cuts mono, braid, wire, hooks. Wasn't bought for cutting line but when it's all you have, it's surprisingly good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restyle Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 The best thing for cutting braid are these, I use them to cut all braid from 6lb right up to 50lb and they are going strong after 2 years. 13$ from hunts marine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Same as Restyle, I just use the cutting jaws on my cheap, Surecatch long nosed pliers. Simple to operate, leaves a clean cut and never goes blunt. I've been using the same pair for 10 years or more. Before that I used to use disposable suture scissors that are cheap to buy online. They're stainless steel and razor sharp, cutting light braid easily without having to add tension to the tag. The only drawbacks are they have sharp points and go blunt quite quick, though a couple of strokes with the diamond file gets them as good as new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastworm Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) Plenty to think about here. I’ve given up on buying more pliers, only got a new pair a couple of years back and they are perfect for removing hooks from fish but the side cutters on them are no good for light braid. I might just stick with the braid scissors, I have a few pairs and they are cheap enough Edited February 26, 2022 by lastworm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I use Mono, so I don't have any problems. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 2 hours ago, lastworm said: Plenty to think about here. I’ve given up on buying more pliers, only got a new pair a couple of years back and they are perfect for removing hooks from fish but the side cutters on them are no good for light braid. I might just stick with the braid scissors, I have a few pairs and they are cheap enough Another forum I'm a member of had a poll of what brand of braid scissors was everyone's favourite and the blue handled Berkleys scored over 50% of the vote. Personally I've never used them, but might be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 4 hours ago, lastworm said: Plenty to think about here. I’ve given up on buying more pliers, only got a new pair a couple of years back and they are perfect for removing hooks from fish but the side cutters on them are no good for light braid. I might just stick with the braid scissors, I have a few pairs and they are cheap enough I also like the Daiwa J-Braid scissors and HDF branded scissors. Both cut braid well and are good for hook removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smobaby Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 A sharp knife works every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 These fleabay elcheapos work a treat. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/184791379070?hash=item2b066cac7e:g:jekAAOSwqK1dkWoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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