Removing micro dust shot.

[barbelblanker]

OK , I really like to dot my floats right down.
The problem comes when I put a really small shot down the line , say a 10. Then I realise that it's too well dotted and now I've got to get it off.
I do not own a pair of shot pincers (though will buy them if recommended).
So what do people use ? Are those shot pliers able to get really small shot off.
When I'm pole fishing I go really low , down to size 14 shot.
Good job my eyesight is good. Most of the time.

[scottish_and_mental]

Originally Posted by barbelblanker

OK , I really like to dot my floats right down.
The problem comes when I put a really small shot down the line , say a 10. Then I realise that it's too well dotted and now I've got to get it off.
I do not own a pair of shot pincers (though will buy them if recommended).
So what do people use ? Are those shot pliers able to get really small shot off.
When I'm pole fishing I go really low , down to size 14 shot.
Good job my eyesight is good. Most of the time.

Im no expert , i remember all i did was bite them off lol !
think the ssg's tasted better tho

[Banana Steve]

Yep, i Bite them off, realy annoying when you bite through the line , If my thub nail is long enough i try and get the nail into the split in the shot to open it up, but 9 times out of 10 i bite the shot.

[mithrandir]

I have a small pair of wire cutters, not the standard "diamond cut", but "flush cutters". These are flat on the back and have the bevel on the upper side only.

I use these to remove the shot, I can just nip the shot open with out deforming it too much. It does take a delicate hand or you chop the line!!

I don't think there is any easy way.

[barbelblanker]

I've resorted to either completeley removing them or "shaving" lead of the smaller shot till the float sits right. just though it was me , looks like every one else is having a similar problem too.

[barbelblanker]

Either that or perform an "Ivan Marks" and get it close enough then cut the top off the float to get it right.

[mithrandir]

I've never used it but isn't there some kind of heavy metal putty that carp boys use to make the hooklink heavier, I seem to remember seeing it spread along a line like small beads.

[JustMark]

A while ago I bought a great little multi tool from Exeter Angling Centre.

It's a split ring plier, crimp and braid cutter all in one.

Just tried it on a small lead and it splits it away from the line perfectly.

I think it was about 7 quid if memory serves

[wangleruk]

i use no 10 stotz rather than shot easier to put on and with a stotta from p.inno,s 4.99 easy to remove never cuts or kinks the line. hope this helps i,m now 64 not so good with fingers,works for me.