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Post 13 Oct 2017, 05:29 • #26 
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I bought a these nippers at Orvis, $50 with a $25 coupon so I took a shot at them for $25. Not impressed at all. The hook cleaner couldn't be in a worse spot for small flies. Cutting wise no different that other nippers I have. But on the other hand they are very well made. Practical wise not worth the money in my opinion.


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Post 13 Oct 2017, 18:54 • #27 
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http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20160721 ... ing-outfit


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Post 14 Oct 2017, 01:34 • #28 
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Crazy. My freebie nippers from I got years ago with the purchase of furled leaders still work fine.


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Post 14 Oct 2017, 07:03 • #29 
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John said it perfectly, a collectible gift for the tough to gift.

everyone has the option not to buy


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Post 14 Oct 2017, 10:20 • #30 
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Hank Patterson (your fishing guide!) reviews some fancy nippers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EmorOPdJwI


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Post 14 Oct 2017, 14:01 • #31 
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If the Chama River ever dries up, future archaeologists will wonder if earlier peoples had some sort of ritual involving throwing nail clippers into the river. They'll be disappointed when they discover that it's just been me dropping them in on accident while wading.

That's why $110 nippers don't make sense for me.


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Post 14 Oct 2017, 18:17 • #32 
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Do the $20 nippers come with fries and a sandwich at least? I could see spending that for a really good lunch occasionally.

No but some of them do have replaceable blades in case you ever get lost and have to use your nippers to chop firewood for an emergency fire.


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Post 14 Oct 2017, 21:25 • #33 
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Didn't hear this mentioned: I use scissors. I buy the children’s scissors as they have blunt ends and
won't damage the fishing pack. Last time I purchased them they were $1.

I read a blog written by one of our forum members, mmckenzie, that explains that
some fly fisherman paying extraordinary money for items benefits us all.


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Post 15 Oct 2017, 08:16 • #34 
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Because somebody ready to pay $110 for it. That's how market works
Fly fishing is kind of "rich men's hobby", so there are unlimited possibilities to create artificial demand for overpriced goods.

Someone who use double handed rods, probably used electrical tape for securing ferrules on rods? I wonder why nobody yet offered special "spey rod tape" 10 times more expensive than adhesive tape from hardware store. I'm pretty sure owners of Sage or Winston or other expensive rod would prefer tape branded with the same brand as rod maker :-)))

p.s. my wife don't know what to give me as birthday gift :-) I'll give her a hint


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Post 15 Oct 2017, 11:43 • #35 
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JimR, I use folding scissors from Walmart. They hang on my lanyard with my nippers:)
Sometimes I use the scissors on line but more often to trim flies or indicators. My nippers have a nail knot tool on them, so I paid $12 for them( not $110).


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Post 15 Oct 2017, 21:53 • #36 
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actually think I'll just buy the Hardy scissor pliers for $15 or so..

https://www.harrissportsmail.com/usa/ha ... iers-17493

have an older pair, lasted 27 years so far, seem reliable ;-)


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Post 16 Oct 2017, 01:00 • #37 
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You are right Jim, I did write about the benefits of the high dollar stuff. The tech that goes into high dollar gear trickles down to the more budget friendly gear over time and raises the bar for everything. I am glad some folks spend for crazy stuff like $110 nippers because it keeps people in the fishing industry employed, gives us something to joke about, and gives honest value to someone, somewhere. Though I still think I'd like a sandwhich or two if I spend even $20 on a tool to cut fishing line... but my wife thinks I am nuts anyway. Made the mistake of showing her a shooting head I bought with the giftcard my father sent for my birthday last month. She asked how much it cost, just under $60. When I broke down the price per foot (just under $5/ft) her eyes glazed over.

So in her mind a $60 line that still needs connected to more lines front & back are on par with $110 nips.

And scissors are great - when I don't loose them I like to tote either folding medical scissors or a cheap pair of fine pointed fly tying scissors. I think you can snip closer to the knots with some - which is very important for some knots especially on line sections that get pulled into the rod's guides.


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Post 16 Oct 2017, 09:58 • #38 
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easternffer wrote:
Someone who use double handed rods, probably used electrical tape for securing ferrules on rods? I wonder why nobody yet offered special "spey rod tape" 10 times more expensive than adhesive tape from hardware store.


They do, except it's called "hockey stick tape."


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Post 16 Oct 2017, 10:01 • #39 
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Obviously we live in a world where more than a few can indulge in lavish consumption on things that are far from utilitarian. Since the economy keeps growing and growth is compounded, it's clear where things are headed. It's not like we haven't come a long way already - I remember when buying a single Fenwick was an aspiration. Since resources are limited more and more of the growth has to come from better technology or workmanship - products of human endeavour, and that's good. If we stopped at needs and stayed very basic we would still be fighting for cave space.

Now a practical note: personally, before spending that kind of money on nippers I would want to know that the blades were forged by japanese katana makers.....but then $110 might be a bargain.


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Post 17 Oct 2017, 00:21 • #40 
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I bought the new ORVIS nippers for $79 I think it was, but they were awesome. My hands, fingers, and arms are weak from MS, so these nippers really helped me to cut line that most anyone else could nip with some basic cheapo nippers without any additional help from the mechanical action found in these Orvis nippers. Even 6-7x is hard for me to nip! Sad, I know! Best cash i spent all year on fly fishing, easily. I'd have paid double that IF that is what they wanted. But, I'm crippled! LOL


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Post 18 Oct 2017, 20:20 • #41 
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These have a pocket for the nippers:

https://www.simmsfishing.com/new-arriva ... m-f17.html


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Post 19 Oct 2017, 09:23 • #42 
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Bamboozle wrote:
These have a pocket for the nippers:

https://www.simmsfishing.com/new-arriva ... m-f17.html
Holy schnikies... $1k waders... My car only cost $1500!


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Post 19 Oct 2017, 09:30 • #43 
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you sure that long zipper is for a nipper?


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Post 19 Oct 2017, 10:57 • #44 
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horsehead wrote:
Bamboozle wrote:
These have a pocket for the nippers:

https://www.simmsfishing.com/new-arriva ... m-f17.html
Holy schnikies... $1k waders... My car only cost $1500!


ya, I've been priced out of the new fishing goods market - both rods and waders are getting to the $1000 mark..
my car is worth less than that, my new car (brand-new used car, as the Springsteen song goes) will be about 3 pairs of waders.. or a month of college tuition payments ;-)


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Post 19 Oct 2017, 16:12 • #45 
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1000 dollar waders! I knew it was coming. They do look amazing though. Maybe if I sell 90 % of my rod and reel collection and my truck I can justify it then... :lol


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Post 19 Oct 2017, 18:13 • #46 
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I always figured those $110 nippers would be worth it for people using Kevlar leaders; gel spun tippet or 200lb test mono and stuff like that. I supposed those nippers were designed for saltwater, Amazon river cats and Tiananmen trout. Can't see needing it for fishing small trout streams.
I don't need fancy but I like a nicer pair of nippers. Nail clippers don't cut it. I like my nippers with the hook file; eye pin and ability to cut 8X clean.


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Post 19 Oct 2017, 18:17 • #47 
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$7 sunglasses here.


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Post 19 Oct 2017, 19:11 • #48 
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i lose all the little gadgets all the time, stuff just disappears .for heavey stuff or braid when gear fishing side cutters cant be beat.i really like the fishing nail clippers with a bigger rubber coated thumb lever and a knife blade instead of nail file.i buy 2 or 3 nippers when cheap.strange i still have the same hammer for work for 30+ years.mc kenzie,your point was well taken


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Post 19 Oct 2017, 19:33 • #49 
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Can't really explain $110 nippers first hand. I can explain the waders. It's simple: cheap waders that leak by year's end vs my Simms that held up for 6 years till they needed a fix. IMO; Simms are worth the price.


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Post 19 Oct 2017, 20:26 • #50 
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I think $110 for nippers is definitely over the top for most customers. I’m getting worried where the fly fishing industry is headed with 1k waders and rods. With all that said I bought a pair of twice used Abel nippers off a buddy several years back for $20 because he wanted another color. Truth be told they are way better than anything I have ever used. As much as we change flies I think it’s worth it for good nippers.


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