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Dr. Slick · Nippers & Forceps
Dr. Slick Mitten Scissor Clamps, 4.75" or 5.5"
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Color: Black
- Black
- Gold not in 5.5"
Size: 5.5"
- Item weight
- 22.68 g
- Product dimensions
- 13 x 10 x 1 inches
Quick take
Multi-purpose fly fishing clamps with straight jaws for crushing barbs, cutting tippet, removing hooks, and tying knots streamside.
A spring-loaded Dr. Slick clamp with a serrated scissor tucked behind straight, half-smooth and half-cross-hatch jaws. The mitten-style design works one-handed, even with gloves on, and the wrist lanyard keeps it close. It crushes barbs, pulls hooks, pinches split shot and snips tippet, which suits fly anglers who want one tool on the vest. This version is the 5.5 inch black model.
Best for
- Fly tying and knot work during fishing
- Anglers who prefer longer clamps and heavier jaws
- Saltwater fly fishing (black oxidized or prism finishes resist corrosion)
Skip if
- You prefer curved jaw clamps
- You need only a barb crusher without multipurpose function
Strengths
- Half-smooth, half-cross-hatch jaw grips and cuts various materials
- Heavier jaw design powers through thick tippet and barbs
- Straight jaw provides control for detailed fly tying tasks
Trade-offs
- Longer clamps are heavier and bulkier on the vest
- Heavier jaw can be overkill for delicate dry flies
- Saltwater clamps (black oxidized) require regular oiling
Fishing fit
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | fly fishing clamp |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 4.75 in or 5.5 in |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Slick Mitten Scissor Clamps, 4.75" or 5.5" | Color:Black | Suits:— |
| Dr. Slick Mitten Scissor Clamp, Gold, 4.75 in | Color:Gold | Suits:— |
| Dr. Slick Mitten Scissor Clamp, Gold, 5.5 in | Color:Gold | Suits:— |
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