mikechell 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2018 From fshng2 post above, " ... You will need to lop off the top right of the tool which is a cutter ..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishinguy 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2018 Yep. There big curved part on the right cuts the wire right at the eye. I tried just grinding down the cutting edge first, but that ended up giving you a bent 90 degree stub after your eye. Cut it off completely and it works like a champ. Got mine on Amazon. About $20. The 2.25 mm loop is maybe a little on the large size. About the same as I was getting with my 2 nails in a board. Wanted to make sure they would swing nice and free, and they will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishinguy 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2018 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2018 Hopefully this will help explain what is modified.Looper tool unmodified.Looper tool modified.Top right of the tool is cut off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishinguy 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2018 sz 6 and 8 glow bug hooks and a short shank. Just a hackle tail and dubbing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eastern fly 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2018 I got one of the looper tools and they do a great job. I would like a way to twist the wire at the eye. I know there is a tool to buy but I would like to find a cheaper way. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 sz 6 and 8 glow bug hooks and a short shank. Just a hackle tail and dubbing. Great Job! EasternFly after the initial bend with the lopper and leaving a nice tail, I just finish the wrap on a finishing nail and a vise grip. As long as I'm not making many this works for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2018 Articulated Baitfish For Toothy Critters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rscconrad 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2018 Check this guys blog out. He has a video showing how to use the tool as it comes from the store. https://norbertrenaud.blogspot.com I picked one up today and it woks great. I am using florist wire by the way. Thanks for the post. Robert Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimo 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2018 THANKS ROBERT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
