off setting hooks

[Ddywalgi]

I remember it being mentioned in one of the magazines in the 90's.
I always carry a large pair of nail clippers to trim the knots off after tying.
I have found the tool useful as it has a lanyard hole on the end.
I place the barb area of the hook through the hole on the end and twist.
I find I can't put too much pressure, unlike pliers, and it offsets the hook nicely.

I also find the lanyard hole of my line snips really handy for tightening the knots on hooks as I can place the hook through the hole and I have a good grip on the snips to be able to tighten the knot without fear of my cold wet hands slipping and a hook going into my finger.

It's a method I have used successfully for years.

The question I am asking myself is which is best - offsetting to the left or offsetting to right?

[john/r]

I remember it being mentioned in one of the magazines in the 90's.
I always carry a large pair of nail clippers to trim the knots off after tying.
I have found the tool useful as it has a lanyard hole on the end.
I place the barb area of the hook through the hole on the end and twist.
I find I can't put too much pressure, unlike pliers, and it offsets the hook nicely.

I also find the lanyard hole of my line snips really handy for tightening the knots on hooks as I can place the hook through the hole and I have a good grip on the snips to be able to tighten the knot without fear of my cold wet hands slipping and a hook going into my finger.

It's a method I have used successfully for years.

The question I am asking myself is which is best - offsetting to the left or offsetting to right?

good post

[harry barker]

posts

You have a pm john/r

[Ddywalgi]

Thank you john/r

Here is a pic of what I am talking about.
They are a bit rusty as they are 17 years old
and usually live in my Sundridge flotation suit.
Never leave home without either.
Please welcome for their début appearance -
line snips (plus I can file my nails when it's quiet)



Who would think such a thing as being so versatile.
And a piece of safety equipment.

[Ddywalgi]

Wow they still make them.

I found a pair of manicare nailclips same as mine here:

Manicare Nail Clippers with Catcher: Amazon.co.uk: Beauty

They are quality.