Dr. Slick Spring Creek Forceps at The Fly Shop

Clamps are designed for a myriad of tasks like crushing barbs, removing hooks from fish (or yourself!), opening/closing split shot, knot-tying, cutting tippet, etc. Knowing what tasks you regularly perform stream-side will help you select the clamp(s) that best suit your angling needs. Clamps tend to be a very personal item, and like a favorite rod or reel, people have preferences for their clamps. Some anglers like short clamps and others prefer long.

Dr. Slick Scissor Clamp - Black - 4 in Curved

Same basic concept as the mitten clamps, but with a serrated scissor mounted behind the jaws. This addition allows for cutting tippet/leader material, trimming flies streamside or opening that pesky bag of jerky. Comes spring-loaded, and with wrist lanyard attached.

Dr. Slick 5.5 Mitten Scissor Clamp Gold

The multi-taskerThe radically different xbc series combines form, style and function. The most versatile clamp Dr. Slick makes, handles all streamside tasks brilliantly. Features a serrated scissor for cutting tippet/leader material or trimming flies, a hook eye cleaning pin-in-shank, and a straight edge screwdriver for streamside reel and boat repair. Closest item Dr.