Abel, Hatch, Simms - Fly Fishing Nipper Review - Updated 2025

The New Abel Nipper is here

25 lb. Maxima?  No problem for the New Abel Nipper

The third generation nipper from Abel is here with some great improvements.  The first two features that stand out are its mass and ergonomics.  It feels substantial in hand.  Not heavy, but you know you're holding onto something. This extra beef allows you to get a bit more purchase in hand when cutting heavy mono or fluoro.  The overall curvature and machining near the jaws allows for a solid and comfortable grip.  They just feel good in your hand which lends a lot of value to a frequently used tool.  

Fine point eye cleaner makes clearing out head cement a breeze

A little extra thought went into the eye cleaners on this version.  They're straight as an arrow and finely pointed.  Call the needle good for hooks down to a size 20.  The novelty comes with the fact that there is one on both "arms" of the nipper.  No matter how the tool is oriented, you'll have a forward-facing eye cleaner at your disposal.  

Easy-to-use magnetic threader

If you don't read the fine print on the packaging, you may very well miss this awesome feature!  Like the eye cleaner, each side of the nipper has a magnetic fly threader.  They're very inconspicuous as far as size and position goes, which is great.  Nothing is in the way.  And they work well.  The groove is deep enough to channel your tippet through the eye and the magnet holds your fly steady.   

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