Has anybody used these for braided fishing line?
866535
They cut copper and tinned copper wire like a hot knife through butter. I'm sure they'd be just fine for something like fishing line.
866536
i bought this for plastic modeling but i've used this with nylon strings when preparing some jigs and lines for a fishing trip. i've also tried cutting diffrent types if lines including braided fishing lines and it does cut well. but i have never brought it to a trip yet. i have no idea if this is rust proof. and think about it, when you're in the waters, it's kind of hard to aim the small cutting edge, especially when you're in a rush. and if not gentle, you can have the risk of pressing too much and might damge the blades.
866537
I have never used them for fishing line.... I primarily use mine foe cutting Kanthal resistor heating wire as large as 22g so I would think there would be no problem cutting nylon fishing line.
305978
Yes.they are very good quality...be sure to have the drag on your reel set correctly for any rod holder you use... I love these and would recommend.
1755757
Sure;If you use 80 lbs.braided line can handle anything you hook,Ialways use 80lbs.braided line in all my reels.No problem at all.
67867
I use the same knots as I do with monofilament, I just double up on the wraps to account for the slipperiness of the braid (eg 12-14 wraps for an improved clinch knot). Never had an issue.
2115450
Cheap kids 5" Fiskar's sissors cut braided fishing line like a champ and at <$3.00/pair you can buy several and have them all over. Don't waste your money on the expensive cutters. I've been using them on braid for several years and telling other folks. <3
1711551
Any fish you would need to use a braided line for would be too much for that reel. Stick with mono.
2162973
both work but using a braided line will offer a significant advantage. You can spool more line in and the casting and retrieving will be much smoother. I use a 40 lb braided line on this reel which would equate to a 10 0r 12 mono. a braided line is more expensive but worth the money.
1752253
This fish line will work for thin strong line. You must be careful though. The line is strong enough to cut through skin so we wear leather gloves and be careful. NEVER wrap it around your hand. It will take regular knots like a bowline. The line is also strong enough that if it crosses itself, like on a fish reel it can cut the line laying on the reel. This is a product of dyneem tensile strength vs sheer strength. Great stuff and very light.
316044
Hello Scott,I bought these crimpers earlier this summer. I have used them for both mono and wire leaders and making 'double hook rigs' and have not had the slightest problem. They're great. Jim
1711550
I use Power Pro Braided, It's smaller in Diameter and the 50lb test is great for Striper and Muskie. Don't forget a metal lead if your thinking about toothed fish though.
2073430
Sure. Use mono backing (a LOT of mono backing or it would cost a fortune to spool with with braid). One of mine has 25lb mono, the other, 40lb braid with 40lb mono backing.
1844934
As others have suggested, strong fishing line would be good but might stretch a bit. Waxed/braided nylon is another option and might not stretch as much.
747071
We used fishing line and push pins once and also used command strips. No problems with either.
273638
I dont think you could tie any knots with them on but using rod and reel should be no problem. They do keep you dry and are pretty warm.
30924
Yes they should....I use them in a Model airplane application and they work just fine trimming small gauge servo wire. Of course these are small braided and you would use solid correct. They work great for me.....
967262
I use 20lbs power pro braided line, reel works fine and line isn't to heavy, casts far and come back quickly...
2073433
I have not personally used braided line on my reel, but I see no reason why you could not use braided line...I only get to use my reel a couple times a year, but for the money and what I use it for; I love it!