fishjunkie Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Can anyone recommend a bullet proof zinger? I had two loon zingers. In the middle of yesterday I pulled my nippers out and the string broke. I was going to switch the nippers to my other zinger. That's when I saw the clasp broke and I had lost my tippet rings and new zealand strike indicator tool earlier in the day. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 They're all pretty shitty imo, but I've had the best luck with the Simms type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningChrome Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Yeah, agree about the Simms ones. They're big and pricey, but I haven't had one break yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Yeah they all suck, i use the telephone cable ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishjunkie Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 I think they should have something like a 1/4" key chain ring instead of clasp for attaching equipment. Kickstarter here I come lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Fishpond ones are great. Simms are good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowbonehead Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Yep I can recommend one, its called a 4mm nylon cord (MEC or climbing shop) and o-rings similar to what your keys are on.... problem solved you will never loose another tool.... every year I find a few in the boat after the season....hmm maybe I have one of yours...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgib01 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I've used the Fishpond ones. They are robust, but I prefer retractable to the coil material. Put my nippers on a Dr. Slick retractable last year (has a steel cord), and haven't had a single failure incident so far. I switch it back and forth from my sling to my float tube a few times a year, and even the pin-on clip (which looks to be potentially the weakest link) seems to be holding up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Ya, of the retractable style, the dr slick is the best. I got a couple years out of mine before it retired. The sprIng system inside blew up. I think it got pulled out too far at one point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professori Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 They are a bit bulkier, but IMO you can't beat the Simms retractors. Have used mine for the past 3 years and not a problem. The pin-on clip is the most robust I have seen on any retractor, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threepwood Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 After going through a few cheap ones, I bought a retracting keychain off Amazon and it has been fantastic. A little bigger than some, but I've had no problems even after visits to salt water, and it only cost me 12 bucks. Here's the link to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishjunkie Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Thanks everyone for the advice. I think I might try the key chain idea and fishpond. I was concerned how bulky the fishpond &simm's zingers are but it sounds like it's not a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunnyD Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 You need a retractable key chain like Scheider had on One Day At A Time... https://www.ebay.com/p/Kas-Heavy-Duty-Retractable-Steel-Reel-Recoil-Chain-ID-Holder-Badge-Key-Ring-US/1955493200?iid=141630801369 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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