Zinger

[fishjunkie]

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

[Dangus]

They're all pretty shitty imo, but I've had the best luck with the Simms type

[BurningChrome]

Yeah, agree about the Simms ones. They're big and pricey, but I haven't had one break yet.

[David]

Yeah they all suck, i use the telephone cable ones.

[fishjunkie]

I think they should have something like a 1/4" key chain ring instead of clasp for attaching equipment. Kickstarter here I come lol

[RedBeard]

Fishpond ones are great.

 

Simms are good too

[bowbonehead]

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......

[jgib01]

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.

[Dangus]

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.

[professori]

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.

[threepwood]

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.

[fishjunkie]

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.

[RunnyD]

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