Reliable Hackle Pliers HELP!!

[lyndonford]

Ok, im fed up with buying new pliers every time i go to a tackle shop. I now own around 10 traditional round ones but hackles keep slipping out. Ive tried using float rubbers on the head but no joy. I bought a new type that hooks the end and that still slips!!!! I have no trouble with large hackles, but my micro Hoffman hackles slip all the time and i have resorted to winding by hand. Any recommendations from the experts??? I saw the C&F ones but wondered if they are any good before i waste more money.
Thanks in advance

[Scratch]

J. Dorin Hackle Pliers.

[wobbly face]

I have some C & F ones but they can still slip.

[paddy5]

No expert here but are you using the very tip of the pliers as this should provide the maximum purchase, I use a cheap as chips spurious model and am quite happy with it .

[Mrtrout]

Originally Posted by Scratch

J. Dorin Hackle Pliers.

Must admit, they are the best by a country mile, never use anything else now, they never slip, and are so simple, bit like me really.
S.

[lyndonford]

Many thanks. This forum is amazing, ask a question thats been bugging me for months and get sensible answers immediately! Will give those a go, much cheaper than the candf's. Although i have to admit ive got my eye on the Marco Polo set, but need to justify £400!!!!!
Thanks everyone

[tupps]

Spung steel teardrop shaped never slip not sure if they are stillin shops etc but if you keep your eyes open a pair will turn up.

I'll send you a pic if you do not know what I am on about.

Modern silicone ( float rubber ) tube isnt what you want ..... elastic band rubber would work ... the red oneslike the postman drops ..... carefully superglue a piece on just one side of the ones you have. For now

[BRUCE1]

Originally Posted by mrtrout

Must admit, they are the best by a country mile, never use anything else now, they never slip, and are so simple, bit like me really.
S.

have two pairs of these Rob ......superb they are

also a pair of these hackle nabbers with silicon rubber tips

[Shamus]

In the Dorin camp too. Faffed about for far too long before being pointed in the direction of these.

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[stevekale]

I've never had the C&F ones slip. I use the Tiemco rotary ones and their grip is superb also.