How the heck do you cut braided line? I'm having nothing but trouble trying to cut it. I've tried using scissors, dikes, nail clippers to no avail. I can't get a clean cut with anything......BassMan

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Just cast it by a sharp rock!

Sorry... I couldn't resist. There are some special scissors on bass pro or cabelas that say they are for braid but I've never tried them. Braid gets frizzy for me too when I cut it, some brands more than others.

I just go to a store and get the small titanium scissors in the school supply section. Cost like 5 bucks. Also, ALWAYS burn the tag end with a lighter. Be extremely careful doing this so you dont get the flame anywhere near the main line. It can be tricky in the wind. If you hold the knot and the main line between your fingers with only the tag end poking out, you can protect your line from the flames with your fingers

I have a small Leatherman tool that has scissors on it and they seam to do a good job for me

FIT

I have the special scissors from Owner and they are really nice. Clean cuts every time and they still are sharp after a year now.

Like the above posts, a small pair of sharp scissors work great for 4 or 5 bucks at Walmart- I have a pair of the Owner ones, too- still sharp after a couple of years and no rust after sitting in my saltwater bags without any kind of care

XTools floating pliers will do the job ($15-$18 at Tacklewarehouse). The pliers work OK for removing hooks, but the cutter is fantastic. XTools just released a new pair on the market that has a metal tip which appear to be much better, they go for $100 though.

Just a little tip here... when using braid, tie a DOUBLE PALOMAR knot! Just overhand it twice through the loop ,instead of the usual once, add a little spittle, pull down. Voila! It may take an extra time or two (and you might have to clip it and start over,but it's worth the effort!) to get it pulled down all the way,(be sure to use pliers to pull the tag end {only} tight), because it knots up on itself once in a while, but , you can PULL A TRACTOR TRAILER DOWN THE ROAD and the line will not slip. Also , if you're using braid, realize the fish don't give a crap if you leave a 1/8 inch tag end or a 1/4 inch tag, So use at least 1/4 inch!!! That'll buy you ALOT of insurance on any line slipping!! And with mono/fluorocarbon lines, Ditto ,but first tie a LOOSE-ISH over hand knot- over the main line- (towards the lure) , and then snip it. You can't believe how much more weedless your jig 'lure will be,and an added bonus: with a texas rig, the weight bounces on the over hand knot and NOT the palomar/knot of choice. you should notice a marked improvement in knot wear!! Good Luck, and "If ya hook'em , LAND 'EM!!" -- Alex

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