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| I'm looking for suggestions on a quality hook cutter. I've been using some cheap task force bolt cutters that'll do the trick, but with the increased amount of hooks I've been cutting I'd like to use something better. |
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Location: WI | Most everyone will say Knipex....and they should...the best out there |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Check Ebay for them. A few weeks ago. some guy had a bunch of used ones on there for dirt cheap...
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Location: Land of the Musky | Not sure what brand but I got the a medium/long pair at Home Depot for under $15 and they work great. Took apart a Bulldawg in Canada last year in about 15 seconds. All but the top hook had to be cut. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | You'll be hearing a lot of this but...Knipex small bolt cutters. I don't care if they are $40 instead of 15 or 20. In the grand scheme of things, you'll be VERY glad you bought these. To cut then bend off a hook, it is literally just a snip. Requires more or less NO force with just one hand. You can even cut an entire shank on most trebles with one hand. It takes some force with one hand, but these are amazing. Although I keep saying that my Frabill net was a great investment for both me and the fish, these hook cutters are probably the best. I had a fish that absolutely ATE a Weagle this summer. Had hooks everywhere, in the gills, down deep in the throat, near the eyes, everywhere. When I saw it I just said "oh no." I figured it was a dead fish. But with some care and the Knipex, I had it kicking away strongly without losing a drop of blood.
I'll stop rambling...just get the Knipex.
curleytail
Edited by curleytail 2/24/2008 8:53 PM
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Knipex. |
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| Thanks guys. I'm sold on the knipex. I guess I just need to decide spring or no spring. Thanks again. |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | I'd get the spring...that way, they are always open and ready to use.
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Location: New Brighton, MN | The cheaper brand at Home Depot is H.K. Porter made by Cooper tools. They're about $11. I haven't used them, but they look decent, and for 1/5 the price of Knipex, it can't be much of a gamble. probably worth a try.
Edited by Willis 2/26/2008 11:22 AM
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Location: New Brighton, MN | Saw a pair of double hinge cutters made by "tool shop" for $6.95.... not the best line of tools, but thought I would throw it out there if people don't want to squeeze out $60 on a tool they may drop in the drink. |
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