Braided Line Cutter 2025
stratoliner92 reply :
What cutter do you use for braided line? I'd prefer something that doesn't require putting tension on line when using. Mostly using 15-20# braid and tired of frayed ends on setups when using leaders
Thanks
MN Fisher reply :
Jig Man reply :
I use scissors from the sewing department at Wal-Mart.
roadwarrior reply :
Nothing special for me, nail clippers work just fine.
flyfisher reply :
boomerang snip tool works for me
scaleface reply :
I heard Zebra muscles cut braid pretty good .
ike8120 reply :
I bought Cuda 3" mono and braid scissors
https://www.cudabrand.com/products/scissors-shears/cuda-3-titanium-bonded-micro-scissors.html
tander reply :
Bass Pro sells their brand of split rings pliers which has a cutter. Never found anything better and cheap.
CroakHunter reply :
Boomerang for me. Works awesome
nascar2428 reply :
Been using Fiskars scissors for years. You can find them in the school supply area of your local store.
pauldconyers reply :
Boomerang worked fine for a bit but got dull quick and I have got to hold the line with a lot of tension to get it to cut. Hardly ever a clean cut. Anyone tried those Cuda's?
Columbia Craw reply :
Boomerang Snip for me.
Brad Reid reply :
The first trick with a Boomerang is to note that the blades are offset, not centered in the plastic grip. I think you can see it in the attachment. So, be certain to have the blades near the point where you want to make the clean cut. This means "inside" and not held away from you and the knot. It makes a difference how you hold the clippers in relation to the knot.
The second trick is to push the line way back deep into the jaws of the little device, not mid-way or out toward the tip.
Brad
Choporoz reply :
Good advice, @Brad Reid. One more trick that makes the Boomerangs last longer is cut flouro and mono near the tips, and only cut braid back deep in the jaws. I find flouro dulls them faster than braid.
The Bassman reply :
On 2/10/2019 at 5:05 AM, pauldconyers said:Boomerang worked fine for a bit but got dull quick and I have got to hold the line with a lot of tension to get it to cut. Hardly ever a clean cut. Anyone tried those Cuda's?
I have had two pairs. They get dull just like the rest. Right now I'm using 3.00 Ozark Trail cheapies from Wal Mart. They work just fine.
WRB reply :
The problem with scissors is braid fibers tend to slide between the blades and dull the cutting edges. Boomarange should be dedicated to braid only and use simple line clippers for mono & FC, it last a very long time.
Tom
fin reply :
Westcott 5" scissors from Walmart. Never cut paper with them, I never cut anything but line with them. They are super sharp and have held an edge for years. Only a few bucks. They give a clean cut, no fraying, but I still hold a lighter to where I trimmed the line for a leader knot, which prevents any future fraying.
NorthernBasser reply :
On 2/10/2019 at 2:13 AM, roadwarrior said:Nothing special for me, nail clippers work just fine.
No kidding? I have a heck of a time cutting braid with nail clippers. I do use toenail clippers for my other lines tho.
This is what I use fro my braid.
junyer357 reply :
I use either the boomerang snips or my sissors on my swiss army knife.
NYWayfarer reply :
Kastking braid scissors. They are super sharp. They come with a belt clip sheath and lanyard. Handle has a spot to attach a keyring bungee and carabiner.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 2/10/2019 at 9:27 AM, NorthernBasser said:No kidding? I have a heck of a time cutting braid with nail clippers. I do use toenail clippers for my other lines tho.
This is what I use fro my braid.
Must be using a cheap braid if regular clippers cut it easily.
Sheepdog reply :
There is a KVD model of split ring plier/braid cutter out there that cut braid like butter. They have a red handle, and they look similar to the Mustad brand "braid cutters with split ring pliers" on TW that have the blue handle. I would guess those would be the same or at least work as well. I picked mine up at Walmart. They are pretty cheap, and make decent split ring pliers. I use mine for cutting all my light braid(16 lb.) to flouro leader connections for dropshot, etc. They work like a champion. I use Rapala clippers(just like finger nail clippers) for all my flouro and mono cutting.
On 2/10/2019 at 3:17 AM, ike8120 said:I bought Cuda 3" mono and braid scissors
https://www.cudabrand.com/products/scissors-shears/cuda-3-titanium-bonded-micro-scissors.html
I've been curios about these ones. Haven't picked any up yet, but they are a couple bucks cheaper on TW, FYI.
ike8120 reply :
On 2/10/2019 at 7:53 PM, Sheepdog said:There is a KVD model of split ring plier/braid cutter out there that cut braid like butter. They have a red handle, and they look similar to the Mustad brand "braid cutters with split ring pliers" on TW that have the blue handle. I would guess those would be the same or at least work as well. I picked mine up at Walmart. They are pretty cheap, and make decent split ring pliers. I use mine for cutting all my light braid(16 lb.) to flouro leader connections for dropshot, etc. They work like a champion. I use Rapala clippers(just like finger nail clippers) for all my flouro and mono cutting.
I've been curios about these ones. Haven't picked any up yet, but they are a couple bucks cheaper on TW, FYI.
Also check your local tackle shops and Walmart. The link was for the supplier of the Cuda
FishinKansan81 reply :
On 2/10/2019 at 9:27 AM, NorthernBasser said:No kidding? I have a heck of a time cutting braid with nail clippers. I do use toenail clippers for my other lines tho.
This is what I use fro my braid.
Had awesome luck with these from Walmart. Lost them and bagged another super cheap. Never had an issue.
Catch Co. (Ross G.) reply :
Also check out Logic Lures Ceramix. Specifically made more cutting braid.
TnRiver46 reply :
I don't walk out of the door without a pocket knife
MN Fisher reply :
On 2/11/2019 at 12:26 PM, TnRiver46 said:I don't walk out of the door without a pocket knife
I never go anywhere without my Leatherman.
Steveo-1969 reply :
The best tool I've found for cutting braided line is the RIGRAP CERAMAX SUPER CUTTERS. Basically a ceramic scissors made to specifically cut braid. You never have to use tension and they always cut cleanly.
They don't seem to be popular though. The first pair I bought cost $20. I lent them to a friend and never got them back. I paid $10 for the replacement pair. I just saw them on sale at DSG for $3 and bought a couple more. I'm set for life.... ????
stratoliner92 reply :
On 2/13/2019 at 5:02 AM, Steveo-1969 said:The best tool I've found for cutting braided line is the RIGRAP CERAMAX SUPER CUTTERS. Basically a ceramic scissors made to specifically cut braid. You never have to use tension and they always cut cleanly.
They don't seem to be popular though. The first pair I bought cost $20. I lent them to a friend and never got them back. I paid $10 for the replacement pair. I just saw them on sale at DSG for $3 and bought a couple more. I'm set for life.... ????
Great to hear that's what I finally ordered last night after reading a post from @GrumpyOlPhartte and researching. It will be nice not putting tension on line when cutting close to leader knot.
Brett's_daddy reply :
On 2/10/2019 at 1:58 AM, stratoliner92 said:What cutter do you use for braided line? I'd prefer something that doesn't require putting tension on line when using. Mostly using 15-20# braid and tired of frayed ends on setups when using leaders
Thanks
The BEST braid cutters I've ever seen, just like you said...requires no tension on the line and they cut braid like butter. I didn't believe the hype at first but i decided to try a pair and boy am I glad I did...they are amazing!!!
fishwizzard reply :
On 2/10/2019 at 6:36 AM, Choporoz said:Good advice, @Brad Reid. One more trick that makes the Boomerangs last longer is cut flouro and mono near the tips, and only cut braid back deep in the jaws. I find flouro dulls them faster than braid.
Yea, this makes a huge difference.
Buckeye66 reply :
Leatherman wave scissors work fine for me
WVU-SCPA reply :
My teeth. A seriously bad habit I was taught as a kid and struggle to break.
50 lb braid can take some chompin.
Thanks for the reminder to pick up something.
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