cutting braided line

[Buck2thPerch]

I smoke...and what do I have with me all the time? You got it! I burn my braids apart with my BIC lighter.

Aww, comon...it works. Really!

Okay, probably really bad advice, but really I do use my lighter. OR...toe nail clippers.

[ecu daniel 14]

I smoke...and what do I have with me all the time? You got it! I burn my braids apart with my BIC lighter.

Aww, comon...it works. Really!

Okay, probably really bad advice, but really I do use my lighter. OR...toe nail clippers.

hahaha I was thinking about how burning it would work....I saw a little pen type thing at bass pro that sort-of bugzaps the line....but it had horrible reviews....so i was thinking of putting it over an open flame...if anything it will be fun

[nsfisher]

Toe nail clippers seem like the only way to go. They save you some money, and in all my experiences they have worked just fine.

[Toadslayer72]

I smoke...and what do I have with me all the time? You got it! I burn my braids apart with my BIC lighter.

Aww, comon...it works. Really!

Okay, probably really bad advice, but really I do use my lighter. OR...toe nail clippers.

Dude, I actually like the sound of that. Cauterized braid = no fluffy frays, I will try this.

[LordRiper]

[Buck2thPerch]

I smoke...and what do I have with me all the time? You got it! I burn my braids apart with my BIC lighter.

Aww, comon...it works. Really!

Okay, probably really bad advice, but really I do use my lighter. OR...toe nail clippers.

Dude, I actually like the sound of that. Cauterized braid = no fluffy frays, I will try this.

Especially on 5+ strand braids. Even if you cut it, you notice the strands starting to come apart and then doesn't hold knot strength as good. My lighter welds the strands together nice and neat. But that is just me.

[BRONZEBACK29]

Wonder if my knife will work?

[antinthis]

Those cheap plastic box cutters work great for me.

[North Branch]

For my B-Day, I received a pair of Owner Braid Scissors. They are extremely sharp, and cut through the braid like cutting through warm butter... I'll see how they hold up over a season.

With that said, almost any decent cutting edge will work. The secret to cutting braid is to use a bit of a "sawing" action as you are cutting while hold the tag end snug. If you are using scissors, the secret is to use the blades near the intersection of the blades rather than the tips of the blades... and also use the sawing action.

[ecu daniel 14]

I actually found a really old pair of fiskars from when I was a little kid in my desk and took them out with me yesturday. They work great, even for being 15 years old. Im going to buy a new pair sometime next week....thanks everyone for your help

[Toadslayer72]

Wonder if my knife will work?

LMAO! I didn't realize Crocodile Dundee was a member here.

[BRONZEBACK29]

Survival knife brother.

I pack it when I go hiking, I could shave a bear with this knife........



I LOVE KNIVES

Esee Knives and Becker are excellent

[Finnz922]

I have tried Culprit, Berkley, and Rapala. All wear out within 1 season. Fiskars sound good I will pick some up and give them a try I think. Thanks for all the info guys even though it wasn't my post.

[KillaBass]

i have the rapala superline scissors and they cut my 65lb braid with ease~!

[Dug]

Fiskars are the best scissors I have used for cutting braid, there also cheap.
You can buy them at walmart for around 3 bucks

http://www.styleceo.com/fiskars-for-kid ... p/6857612/

These are what I use and they work great for braid. Granted I have only used them on braid from 10 - 60lb test, so can't speak for anything outside of that range.

Dug