This is without a doubt one of the most revolutionary tools Berkley has ever designed.
Since braided lines were first introduced into the fishing world, one of it’s biggest downfalls has been trying to cut it. 
Regular pliers get the job done but that’s really only when their brand new, and still they can leave an uneven cut and the tag end begins to fray almost instantly.
They boys at Berkley have solved this issue with the Hotwire. It’s an electric line cutter that uses a heated tungsten tip to cut through the line with ease. The tip fully retracts when not engaged making it virtually impossible to cause harm to the tip or yourself. Instead of trying to cut the braid with an open flame and worrying about destroying the knot you can now cut at the exact spot that you want and nothing more. It literally sears the line leaving a clean cut on the end without any fraying.
We demonstrated it’s capabilities against 130lb Braid and 400lb Fluorocarbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Berkley Hotwire is an electric line cutter designed to easily and cleanly cut fishing lines, especially braided lines, using a heated tungsten tip. It provides a precise cut without fraying, improving on traditional pliers and open flame methods.
The Hotwire uses a heated tungsten tip that melts through fishing lines, including braided and fluorocarbon lines, leaving a clean, sealed end without fraying. The heated tip retracts when not in use to protect both the user and the tool.
Braided fishing line is tough and tends to fray when cut with regular pliers or scissors. Traditional cutting tools often leave uneven cuts and damaged tag ends, making knots less secure and line management problematic.
Unlike using an open flame, which can be imprecise and potentially damage knots, the Hotwire allows anglers to cut at exactly the desired spot without risking harm to the knot or surrounding line. It creates a clean, sealed cut instantly and safely.
Yes, the Hotwire incorporates a fully retractable heated tip, reducing the risk of accidental burns or damage to the tool. This design ensures safe handling both during and after use.
Yes, the Hotwire has demonstrated the capability to cut through heavy fishing lines such as 130lb braided line and 400lb fluorocarbon line effectively, making it suitable for a wide range of fishing applications.
