Braid scissors
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Heavy Metal - Jig fishing
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Printed Date: 27 Jan 2026 at 7:52am
Topic: Braid scissors
Posted By: tjm
Subject: Braid scissors
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2022 at 4:40pm
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What's everyone's preference to trim braid. Mine always leave a frayed end even if I'm careful ------------- Cant beat hunting and Fishing in N.Z |
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Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2022 at 4:56pm
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I buy a new pair every now and then when they stop cutting properly. Latest pair are the edge ones from Burnsco. https://www.burnsco.co.nz/edge-deluxe-braid-scissors" rel="nofollow - https://www.burnsco.co.nz/edge-deluxe-braid-scissors |
Posted By: Pcj
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2022 at 5:03pm
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Been using a BBQ lighter to burn end,got to be quick,yep burnt fingers,Not my brightest idea but works.
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Posted By: jac
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 5:36am
 Important thing is to use them only on braid |
Posted By: Steps
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 7:46am
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To 're sharpen ' braid scissors. Cut a bit of 800 or 1200 sand paper. Had the same 2 pairs scissors for over 10yrs now. I just cut back near flush, then rub what s left of the tag so its soft and bit frayed. |
Posted By: Stonefish
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 8:05am
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I recently got some of the HPA ceramic ones, best scissors I’ve ever used. https://optiontackle.co.nz/product/scissors-hpa-ulkut/" rel="nofollow - https://optiontackle.co.nz/product/scissors-hpa-ulkut/ ------------- 6.7m Surtees PureFisher - "Kraken" |
Posted By: Crochet Cast
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 8:35am
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I just use the Shimano 4” braid scissors. I watch for when their on sale and buy a couple of pairs (usually about $7 each). I’m not very disciplined with “only cutting braid” with them so they last a few months. I do find that the right amount of tension on the line helps with a clean cut. (Trial and error) When rigging at home my FG and PR knots I will touch the tag end with a lighter pinching the wet knot between my fingernails to protect it from the heat. I also use a thin layer of UV knot sense on the knots as it gives an extra layer of protection. (Probably overkill) That being said I still sometimes have my Rizzuto knot occasionally unravel on my softbait set up. My leader is usually 2 to 3 m long so it goes through the guides every cast. The 3 or 4 overhead knots have never completely unraveled though. |
Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 9:46am
+1 Bloody awesome!
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Fish 4T wrote:Posted By: tjm
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2022 at 8:06am
Thanks Guys  ------------- Cant beat hunting and Fishing in N.Z |