Looking for a small pair of wire / side cutters to be able to snip a hook if needed . Most seem too bulky and wondered if someone could recommend a decent compact set , thanks .
In reply to Post #1
I got a some made by Rapala I bought in the USA 30 years ago discontinued now
but
the Cuda 6.75" Titanium Bonded Diagonal Wire Cutters look very similar
but most quality multi tools would do the job
I got a some made by Rapala I bought in the USA 30 years ago discontinued now
but
the Cuda 6.75" Titanium Bonded Diagonal Wire Cutters look very similar
but most quality multi tools would do the job
In reply to Post #1
Leatherman Skeletool is what i have for this. Also has a lot of other really good uses. Expensive but with that type of gear you buy cheap you buy twice
Leatherman Skeletool is what i have for this. Also has a lot of other really good uses. Expensive but with that type of gear you buy cheap you buy twice
In reply to Post #1
Try screwfix, small electricians side cutters, loads of options, cheapest around £7
Try screwfix, small electricians side cutters, loads of options, cheapest around £7
In reply to Post #1
Don't even think of tackle brands, go into Screwfix or B&Q or the like and get Stanley or Knipex side cutters.
Not the cheapest, but they will last. My Stanley side cutters get moved between pike fishing and carp fishing, and pike fishing occasionally going through a hook shank, the shank is thicker than carp hooks.
Sorry Gerry,
A Multitool is no good, the cutter is too far down the jaws. The pliers are at the top end, and the cutter near the handle. You won't always get the cutter into the fishes mouth.
Don't even think of tackle brands, go into Screwfix or B&Q or the like and get Stanley or Knipex side cutters.
Not the cheapest, but they will last. My Stanley side cutters get moved between pike fishing and carp fishing, and pike fishing occasionally going through a hook shank, the shank is thicker than carp hooks.
Sorry Gerry,
A Multitool is no good, the cutter is too far down the jaws. The pliers are at the top end, and the cutter near the handle. You won't always get the cutter into the fishes mouth.
I would get a set of bahco crops, far easier to cut through a hook and will last years. Cutting hooks with wire cutters will knacker them fairly quick, meant for cutting much softer copper.
In reply to Post #6
Thanks guys. I've been fishing many years and have never had the need to cut through a hook until recently. Thought I'd better have something in my bag just in case but nothing too bulky .
Thanks guys. I've been fishing many years and have never had the need to cut through a hook until recently. Thought I'd better have something in my bag just in case but nothing too bulky .
In reply to Post #7
It is an absolute rarity when carp fishing, but if it happens once or twice, you need the gear to deal with it. I can only think of twice in 30years of carp fishing, whereas pike fishing I get one or two every year, hence why my Stanley's are swapped between my pike and carp gear.
Pike fishing I also have an even longer handled pair as well.
Much rather snip a hook than ruin a fishes mouth or even worse.
My unhooking gear for carp is:
Thumb and forefinger, many hooks pop out under a bit of pressure as Gerry has mentioned on the forceps thread.
Forceps, I prefer an 8inch pair of straight nose.
Bahco Multi-tool, with the pliers on the 'unfold', sometimes you can get a bit more pressure or grip with them.
Stanley side cutters.
Not forgetting your antiseptic hook treatment.
It is an absolute rarity when carp fishing, but if it happens once or twice, you need the gear to deal with it. I can only think of twice in 30years of carp fishing, whereas pike fishing I get one or two every year, hence why my Stanley's are swapped between my pike and carp gear.
Pike fishing I also have an even longer handled pair as well.
Much rather snip a hook than ruin a fishes mouth or even worse.
My unhooking gear for carp is:
Thumb and forefinger, many hooks pop out under a bit of pressure as Gerry has mentioned on the forceps thread.
Forceps, I prefer an 8inch pair of straight nose.
Bahco Multi-tool, with the pliers on the 'unfold', sometimes you can get a bit more pressure or grip with them.
Stanley side cutters.
Not forgetting your antiseptic hook treatment.