Old eyes
Sep 8, 2020 19:07:15 #
Been following all the great discussions and hints for the last year or so, and impressed with this site, here is my question. My eyes have really gone bad in the last few years (macular degeneration) I am 73, having trouble tying knots. Have looked for magnifying glasses to help, but hundreds of choices, anyone have a recommended easy to use solution ??
Sep 8, 2020 19:17:38 #
There are several knot tying devices that might be a real help. I do not own one nor have any experience using them, but worth looking into. Just Sayin...RJS
Sep 8, 2020 19:23:37 #
In a fly shop, years ago, I bought a magnifying glass that looked like a pair of glasses. It clipped onto the bill of a ball cap and works like a charm for me. Maybe...
Sep 8, 2020 19:24:45 #
Yep, a lot of doctors that do microsurgery use them as well Just Sayin...RJS
Sep 8, 2020 19:42:30 #
I lost parts of both of my eyes mostly blind in my right eye. Being a hard headed fighter like I am I wouldn't just quit trying. I commend you for looking for a better way. You sir are a fighter. Never give up. I found some cheater/readers thru a company called Clic Magnetic Glasses. They go where I go... I make custom fishing rods and trolling flies. They sure help me on and off the water. I couldn't respond to you without them.
Sep 8, 2020 19:44:10 #
Joekn wrote:
Been following all the great discussions and hints for the last year or so, and impressed with this site, here is my question. My eyes have really gone bad in the last few years (macular degeneration) I am 73, having trouble tying knots. Have looked for magnifying glasses to help, but hundreds of choices, anyone have a recommended easy to use solution ??
I picked up a couple packs of No Knot devices at a Sports Show. They work very well with mono, but haven’t tried them on braid nor fluoro
Sep 8, 2020 19:46:46 #
Joekn wrote:
Been following all the great discussions and hints for the last year or so, and impressed with this site, here is my question. My eyes have really gone bad in the last few years (macular degeneration) I am 73, having trouble tying knots. Have looked for magnifying glasses to help, but hundreds of choices, anyone have a recommended easy to use solution ??
Welcome to the Forum, Joe, As you can see, we care and we share.
Sep 8, 2020 20:05:25 #
Joekn wrote:
Been following all the great discussions and hints for the last year or so, and impressed with this site, here is my question. My eyes have really gone bad in the last few years (macular degeneration) I am 73, having trouble tying knots. Have looked for magnifying glasses to help, but hundreds of choices, anyone have a recommended easy to use solution ??
Pick up the clip on glasses like Smokeypig suggests and look up TyPro. It’s a hand held bait tying device like RJS is suggesting. They may have one you could use.
Sep 8, 2020 20:07:57 #
OJdidit wrote:
I picked up a couple packs of No Knot devices at a Sports Show. They work very well with mono, but haven’t tried them on braid nor fluoro
OJ, where did you get those??? I wanna try em.lol thanks .
Sep 8, 2020 20:15:07 #
Egghead wrote:
OJ, where did you get those??? I wanna try em.lol thanks .
A little booth at the Milwaukee Sports Show. Send me a PM with your address and I’ll mail some to you. Some are rated at 50#
I can pick up some more next Spring!
Sep 8, 2020 20:37:05 #
Foodfisher
Loc: SO. Cal coast
A jeweler or watch repairman might have some advice, maybe even a spare laying around.
Sep 9, 2020 16:29:56 #
GLA
Loc: WA State
Cabelas and Bass Pro carry the clip on Magnifing glasses Smoky Pig mentioned above.
Sep 9, 2020 16:37:45 #
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Sep 9, 2020 18:42:29 #
Joekn wrote:
Been following all the great discussions and hints for the last year or so, and impressed with this site, here is my question. My eyes have really gone bad in the last few years (macular degeneration) I am 73, having trouble tying knots. Have looked for magnifying glasses to help, but hundreds of choices, anyone have a recommended easy to use solution ??
Amazon has knot tool for$19.00 that's easy
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