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Old 03-02-2011, 10:29 AM
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Default Just how 'stupid' do some tackle manufacturers think we are?
Here's 'living proof:' Really, really stupid.

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These were posted up a little while ago Fred,i cant remember the threads title but i know they were,crazy aint it?

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Wow,
that'll do the job so much better than my £2.99 ones. I think I'll collect the set...


...not!

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Old 03-02-2011, 10:53 AM
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Thumbs up Good call Neil.
$50.00 USD in 'flat black;' $100.00 @ if you want paint.

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I use toe nail clippers cost about £2.00,more money than sense springs to mind

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Bright attractively painted gimmicks designed to catch anglers just like a lot of flies and lures.The nippers look well engineered but who's going to pay the asking price? I thought my Hardy nippers were expensive at £10.99.
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I use toe nail clippers
Thank goodness, I thought it was just me...
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I'm now using a pair of nail clippers that came out of a Christmas cracker. Perfect for the job and only have to last a year until they're replaced
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Thank goodness, I thought it was just me...
Why pay more when they do the same job

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Just how 'stupid' do some tackle manufacturers think we are?
The answer has to be "very", but hey... High bling level
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