BuckeyeFishing Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 What are you guys using to remove the sprue from small jig heads, like 1/32-1/8 oz. Typically with larger jigs and sinkers I just twist them off but with the smaller ones I am bending the hooks and loosening the wire keepers. I know places sell cutters online but I don't want to make an order for a $10 cutter and pay $8 shipping. Is there something I can get from Lowes or Hobby Lobby that would work? I would like something that cuts close so I have minimal file work. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) Hobby Lobby sells 4 different models of gate shears... Use the 40% coupon. I bought the widest blade model and it works great. These will cost you $6 https://www.hobbylobby.com/Beads-Jewelry/Tools-Adhesive/Jewelry-Making-Tools/Diagonal-Cutter/p/9692 These $6 https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Model-Kits/Paint-Brushes/Sprue-Cutter/p/1222 These $8 https://www.hobbylobby.com/Beads-Jewelry/Tools-Adhesive/Jewelry-Making-Tools/Flush-Cutters/p/80876526 These $11 https://www.hobbylobby.com/Beads-Jewelry/Tools-Adhesive/Jewelry-Making-Tools/Micro-Shear-Flush-Cutters/p/80876562 Edited February 20, 2020 by 21xdc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) For jigs that small Hobby Lobby, Michael's or Jo-Ann Fabrics. They all have flush cutters for about $10.00. Michael's and Jo-Ann Fabrics also have a 40% coupon. Edited February 20, 2020 by cadman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 If you are bending the hook ya might want to check the quality of your lead. Sounds like it pretty tough stuff. Even Wal - Mart carries flush cutters in the jewelry section. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeFishing Posted February 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Thanks, I will check out a few of them after work today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Gate shears is what your looking for. Good luck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug L Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 I have been using these. I did take a pair of cheap diagonal cutters an grind them into a flush cutter that worked well. https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pliers/micro-flush-cutter-90708.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeFishing Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Thanks everyone, I picked up a couple pair, one from Hobby Lobby and one from Michaels. They have worked well so far and am not bending the light wire hook or loosening the jighead and the wire keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 6:14 PM, Doug L said: I have been using these. I did take a pair of cheap diagonal cutters an grind them into a flush cutter that worked well. https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pliers/micro-flush-cutter-90708.html These also work great as line cutters in the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
