Dr Slick Black 5.5 inch Scissor Clamp
Dr Slick Black 5.5 inch Scissor Clamp combines a locking fishing clamp with an integrated pair of scissors for routine jobs at the water’s edge. Its slender jaws provide controlled purchase when removing a hook from a fish, positioning small tackle components or flattening hook barbs. The ratchet-style locking action holds the jaws closed without continuous pressure on the finger loops.
Serrated scissor blades are positioned behind the jaws, allowing the tool to trim leader and tippet ends, cut away unwanted fly material and deal with minor tackle adjustments. Bringing gripping and cutting functions together reduces the need to carry separate forceps and scissors. The jaw surface is half smooth and half cross-hatched, offering a choice between gentler contact and a firmer grip according to the task.
This version measures 5.5 inches and has a black finish. A pin set into the shank can be used to clear blocked hook eyes, while the flat tip at the finger loop serves as a simple screwdriver for small reel adjustments. After fishing, particularly around salt water, rinse the clamp, dry it thoroughly and store it away from persistent moisture.
Practical features of the scissor clamp
- Locking clamp for gripping hooks and flattening barbs
- Serrated blades for cutting leader and fly-tying materials
- Half-smooth, half-cross-hatched jaw structure
- Hook-eye clearing pin and flat screwdriver tip