new gadget

[bacon]

so i saw a tv ad the other day and im actually considering buy this.
www.zipcutpro.com/

i have hopes that maybe someday rod companys will make a much more streamlined intagrated version of these, i at least want one on any rod with braid. i cant bite though braid, and biting mono is really bad for your teeth, i have some chipped front teeth to show for that. having one on my seat pedistal might be just as good, always able to find it . i hate having to unfold my knife, and wire cutters just dont do it.

bacon

[bulldog21]

Good invention. I must say I would buy one.

I just use a pair of fingernail clippers. They do the job but aren't nearly as cool.

-Ryan

[batonas]

I use nail-clippers as well for braid, but sometimes i forgot to take them, so this can be very useful attached on the rod all the time

[happyshad]

Neat deal Bacon - thanks for sharing!

I use nail-clippers too and they work fine - until the braid or FireLine cuts grooves in them - I like using a good pair of super-line scissors - but those can be a pain to find (I would lose my head if it wasn't screwed on).

What I get a kick out of is the "anglers" that they have used in this thing - you can tell by the cheesy fishing vest and the way they hold the fishing rods that they aren't the most experienced - let alone experienced at all.

I am wondering how many cuts one can make with these things before they wear out, and if your fishing line will ever hang up on the velcro strap?

[keesvanderlaak]

Ok, I don't see any good in this product,. why would you want to cut your line in the first place?
When I remount my trace after a linebreak or removing damaged mainline I use pliers for this, this unit cant cut the line close to the knot.

And nevertheless, I really don't want any "gadget" mounted to my rod. except the lureholder that is pretty much standard on rods today.

I do agree with happyshad, there are lots of unexperienced people on the water. What I hate to see the most is people who strike a fish with the rod handle in the armpit and the rod against theyr chest.
This is a very unconveignent way to strike. in my opinion there is only one way to hold your rod properly and that is with the handle resting under the forearm as an extension to your arm. this way you strike from the arm and have lot's of space to direct the rod/fish without having to lean back in a big crampy position. but now I am wandering offtopic here.

bottom line, Happyshad is right, this might be one of such products you find on unexperienced fisherman. no offence to those who like the product here.

Just my 2 cents

[jmcfish10101973]

very nice and cool find

john

[Jason]

These have actually been around for quite awhile. When Proline first came out they were giving away with the purchase, some thing very similar to this. They had a rubber band mounting system. Not Velcro.
Great invention, and well worth having. I may still have some around here. If I do, I'll let you know.

They dont in, any way shape or form get in the way of fishing . At least not the ones I had did.