switching baits out on braid? 2025

jeremyt reply :

What do you guys do, I usually take a lighter with me, burn the lure off and change. Do you guys use leaders with swivels or just take cutters. Its a real pain using jig heads. I love fishing braid, it lasts longer and IMHO is a better solution to mono, I usually use berk pow pro.

Tin reply :

Cutters. Dont like fire around it, just personal preference.

Branuss04 reply :

Cutters.

RoLo reply :

Cutters

Yesterday's braided lines were made of linen and dacron and any dull pair of scissors cut the line.

The polyethylene braids used today require a good pair of scissors to get a clean shear.

The $3 pair sold by Bass Pro is nothing to write home about, but I'm sure you'll like them better than the cigarette lighter

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=73302&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults

Roger

Olebiker reply :

I use a little pair of Fiskar scissors that I got in the craft section at WalMart. They have rounded edges so I can run with them and my wife doesn't scold me.

FishTank reply :

I use kids scissors (Fiskars). They're cheap, come with a bright colored handle, and they do a fine job of cutting the line with out fraying it.

AnthonyRSS reply :

I must be the only one here with a sharp pocket knife...

ZombyGuru reply :

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I'm sure you'll like them better than the cigarette lighter

LMAO!!

seems like i have a lighter on me more often than my snips!! If that doesn't work i make a makeshift cutter out of one of the beer cans in the hull . . .

Olebiker reply :

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I must be the only one here with a sharp pocket knife...

I find that even the scary-sharp hollow ground spey blade on my stockman's knife leaves a frayed end on Power Pro.

jeremyt reply :

Thanks for all of the replies. I know it might sound stupid, but the lighter was keeping the line from getting frayed and it is a royal pain trying to thread that stuff into an 1/8 oz jig head. I didn't know if a leader would be a better answer. I have tried the diagonal cutters, but they sucked. I guess I will try a plain ole pair of school scissors. Once again thanks.

RoLo reply :

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Thanks for all of the replies. I know it might sound stupid, but the lighter was keeping the line from getting frayed.

Not stupid at all.

To this day, I still "Flame-Whip" the ends of my dock lines, which never fray.

Wrap masking-tape temporarily around the rode, ignite the fuzzy fibers with a lighter, wait for a molten blob of plastic,

then blow out the flame. Not so easy on a windy day though, if you know what I mean

Roger

Trevor in Burke reply :

I'm actually suprised no one has mentioned this yet but, nothing works better on braid IMHO than a simple pair of finger nail clippers, you don't even have to spend money just open the miscellaneous drawer at home and grab a pair to keep in your pocket, on your belt or around your neck. BEST solution imo.

.dsaavedra. reply :

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I must be the only one here with a sharp pocket knife...

i use a single edged razor blade...sharper than the trapezoid shaped ones used for cutting cardboard.

have been using the same razor for months and is pretty dull now but still cuts it no prob.

.dsaavedra. reply :

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I'm actually suprised no one has mentioned this yet but, nothing works better on braid IMHO than a simple pair of finger nail clippers, you don't even have to spend money just open the miscellaneous drawer at home and grab a pair to keep in your pocket, on your belt or around your neck. BEST solution imo.

my powerpro chips the blades on fingernail clippers :-?

Tin reply :

Does anyone know if by burning the line you make it weaker in other spots. Like within a couple inch section up from where it was burned? Always wondered...

MickD reply :

"Braid Blade" scissors do a fine job, as will a really sharp knife if you cut against something. I have never found any tool with jaws/cutters that simply close on the braid to cut it cleanly.

I use a flame to get the tips of the uni-uni leader to line knot to their shortest possible length (doesn't work well in the boat/wind, however).

Trevor in Burke reply :

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I'm actually suprised no one has mentioned this yet but, nothing works better on braid IMHO than a simple pair of finger nail clippers, you don't even have to spend money just open the miscellaneous drawer at home and grab a pair to keep in your pocket, on your belt or around your neck. BEST solution imo.

my powerpro chips the blades on fingernail clippers :-?

never ever had that problem, i swear by power pro and finger nail clippers

jeremyt reply :

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Does anyone know if by burning the line you make it weaker in other spots. Like within a couple inch section up from where it was burned? Always wondered...

I have never had any problems with it, thats with fresh water and toothy saltwater fish.

Jig Man reply :

I have used sissors, side cutters, knives, nail clippers, etc. But now I use the Power Zap. It cuts through braid like a hot knife through butter and has a 1000 other uses for plastics.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPage?CMID=&objectID=28594&langId=-1&mode=article&pageView=image&catalogId=10001&partNumber=&storeId=10151&deptId=000000000&categoryId=000000000&jumpToPage=1&currentPage=0&subdeptId=000000000

fishfordollars reply :

I like a pair of cutters and when I cannot find them a sharp knife.

skunked_again reply :

i must be the only guy that uses norman speed clips

.dsaavedra. reply :

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i must be the only guy that uses norman speed clips

LOL!!!! ;D

jeremyt reply :

skunked.

I was thinking of trying the speed clips, but I have had quite a few people tell me that they have had problems with them. How have they help up for you.

skunked_again reply :

i dont mind them. theres only a few baits i like to toss while using speed clips so i only use them on spinning outfits. i have however used them on all types of crank baits and found them work ok. i, however dont like speed clips and mono line.

skunked_again reply :

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i must be the only guy that uses norman speed clips

LOL!!!! ;D

maybe i should have said i must be the only guy who admits using speed clips.

bocabasser reply :

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I must be the only one here with a sharp pocket knife...

I find that even the scary-sharp hollow ground spey blade on my stockman's knife leaves a frayed end on Power Pro.

i took my wifes sewing scissors and they work great---come to find out they are very expensive ($12) and the cut through power pro very easily. i used to use the fiskars, the kids crayola scissors, bps, but after a while they seem to become dull. go to a craft store, and pick yourself up some decent scissors. you will be glad in the long run.

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