Are not cheap nail clippers good enough for fly fishing? Or how about your teeth? There are some places in fly fishing where a clean, precise cut of your tippet helps you thread flies, tie knots, and get fewer tangles in your cast. Do not believe it? Maybe Tom Rosenbauer can convince you to retire those cheap nail clippers for a good pair of snips.

Are forceps just another unnecessary tool to dangle from your fishing vest or sling bag? Or are they essential for fly fishing? Tom Rosenbauer walks us through the many uses of forceps and makes an argument that they are one of the most useful gadgets you can carry when on a trout stream–or any place you might find yourself with a fly rod in your hand.