Kerry wrote on Apr 16^th, 2013 at 8:38pm:

The test of any good pliers is whether or not they'll grip braid.

The question I have for you Kerry is why would you want to grip braid with pliers? I have went around and around with this and can come to no other conclusion than you are tightening your knots this way. True or false?

If that is the case then I strongly suggest you cease and desist. This is not a desirable way to handle braid IMO. Despite claims to the contrary braid is by no means the indestructible material that it seems. In fact if it gets nicked it is very likely to basically come apart. When I backcountry saltwater fish I use nothing but 30 braid but I always have a 30lb floro leader. And that is for 2 reasons.......of course the presentation is better, the line being much less visible to the fish. But almost as important is to keep the braid away from sharp objects such as oyster shells and barnacles. When braid rubs against this sort of material you can kiss your stuff goodbye. Floro is much more abrasion resistant when it comes to sharp edges than Braid IMO.

So........how to tighten your knots then. I have NEVER, EVER grabbed my braid running line with pliers. There is simply to much chance for damage. Instead I use fingerless gloves or I will use an athletic wrist sweat band. The idea is to make several wraps around your wrist using the gloves or the band to protect yourself and pull tight. Bada-bing! Plus I can really bear down on that baby and make sure my knot is really good. Never know when Mr Big might come along.

So......to review, no pliers on the braid..........and NO CAPES  ;)
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