carpyian Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'm thinking of getting one of these but don't know what one to buy any info greatful guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.C. Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, carpyian said: I'm thinking of getting one of these but don't know what one to buy any info greatful guys They are pretty much the same buddy...….. I bought the Korda version a while back (Although it is just gathering dust now)……. They sting you on the price of the krimps, but even with their own krimps, they can sometimes slip in the pliers and not crush down properly. So, with that in mind, if you do purchase some crimping pliers, you can get the same quality and size krimps on line for much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpyian Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 So I'm better off just using knots and not be lazy 😀 B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud9 Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 I have a nice never used pair of the korda ones . save your cash and tie a knot....... B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Looks like we all have one sitting in a box somewhere lol..... I don't use mine either. B.C. and cloud9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 I used to use crimps for mono rigs sea fishing, if I ever had a rig go, it was at the crimp. I ended up tying my rigs again. I now only crimp my pike wire traces and I use an electrical suppliers crimping tool with the trace wire manufacturers recommended crimps. My choice, is go back to knots and swivels, quick links and loop knots if you must😉 B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.C. Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 1 hour ago, carpyian said: So I'm better off just using knots and not be lazy 😀 Yes... save your £12-£15...…. They are quite a chunky, heavy item to have in your tackle box, especially when you won't use them much.... I bought mine to attach choddies quicker (in theory)… But tbh, when you got cold fingers and the light ain't great, it's probably easier to tie them.... I've spilt a few krimps and crimped them badly too in some cases...….. yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 2 hours ago, yonny said: Looks like we all have one sitting in a box somewhere lol..... I don't use mine either. I find the side cutters on the pliers useful for cutting hooks when needed .... but haven't used it for crimping at all lol yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Compleat Angler Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 4 hours ago, carpyian said: I'm thinking of getting one of these but don't know what one to buy any info greatful guys 4 hours ago, carpyian said: I'm thinking of getting one of these but don't know what one to buy any info greatful guys I have the Korda and Wychwood crimping pliers, I prefer the Wychwood, as the jaw width is narrower, and doesn’t crimp the ends of the crimps, which can and does sometimes cause cutting. I like the crimps as they allow very short lengths to be looped, which can prove tricky with knots. My rigs are a mixture of tied and crimped, and I have no issues. The secret with crimping, is to use the smallest diameter crimp possible for the material you’re crimping. I also use a fly tying vice for tying up, or crimping rigs, it makes the job much easier, especially the intricate stuff. 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 12 hours ago, B.C. said: I bought mine to attach choddies quicker (in theory)… 10 hours ago, chillfactor said: I find the side cutters on the pliers useful for cutting hooks when needed .... but haven't used it for crimping at all lol This is like deja vu lol..... I also bough them for choddies but never got round to using them....... and like Chill the only thing I ever used them for was cutting...... rings off swivels in my case. B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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