May 10, 2011

Commentary & Giveaway: Tie-Fast Combo Tool

About a year ago I came to the realization that I needed a pair of nippers. I was one that used a small multi-tool or my teeth to cut line, and well, between all the time wasted folding & unfolding said multi-tool, as well as that little birdie in my ear chirping that my dentist wouldn't be pleased with my dental abuse, I broke down and dropped $16 on a set of nippers.

Tie-Fast Combo Tool - More Than Meets the Eye

What I actually ended up buying was a bit more than a set of 99 cent fingernail clippers. I picked up the Tie-Fast Combo Tool, set of nippers with some sharp blades but also contain an eye cleaner, hook sharpener, and best of all a mini version of the Tie-Fast knot tyer. (If there's an easier way to tie a nail knot, I can't think of it.) Best of all, this widget (like all of Tie-Fast's tools) is made right here in the USA just like Hacksaw Jim Duggan. So suck it China.

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

With all those great selling points, I know you've now got a bad case of nipper envy. Who wouldn't?  So here's where the giveaway comes into play courtesy of the folks at Sierra Stream & Mountain, makers of Tie-Fast Tools & J. Fair's Eagle Fly Tying Supplies.

All I'm asking you to do is one (or all) of the following acts below and comment in the comments section of this post for each one you complete.  The more you do the more entries you get.  Don't worry, none of them involve writing "Tie-Fast Combo" Tool on your chest in Sharpie, and I have a feeling if you're reading this, you've probably already done most of the work already.

1. Become a Google Friend Connect Follower of Troutrageous! at the top right of this page
2. Go to Facebook & "Like" Troutrageous!
3. Go to Twitter & "Follow" Troutrageous!
4. Go to the Sierra Stream & Mountain website, read about a product other than the Tie-Fast Combo tool, and comment back here a feature of that product
5. Go to Facebook & "Like" Sierra Stream & Mountain.

Note:  When you comment, please write one individual comment for each task. If you do them all you will have written 5 separate comments.  Get it?  Those are your multiple entries.  Although not required, including your email address in your comments will ensure I can contact you if you are a winner.

The contest will close at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, Sunday, May 22, 2011 (aka late Saturday night).  The winner will be chosen via RNG and announced on Monday, May 23, 2011.

Easy enough? I thought so.  This isn't meant to be challenging, so have fun with it.
And guess what, Tie-Fast has agreed to toss in a retractor too. It must really be your lucky day.

A retractor by any other name is just a zinger


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71 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Liked

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  2. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Likes SSM

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  3. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Followed

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  4. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    SSM makes a wading boot called the Redside with interchangeable soles.

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  5. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Followed the blog.

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  6. FlatlanderMay 10, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Following on Twitter.

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  7. KenMay 10, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Followed

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  8. KenMay 10, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Liked

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  9. KenMay 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Google Friend Connect

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  10. KenMay 10, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Any chance they could throw in a tippet spool holder? I haven't got one and it looks handy with those dual clips!

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  11. KenMay 10, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Likes Sierra Stream & Mountain

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  12. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Skitta-ma-rinky-dinky-dink
    Skitta-ma-rinky-do
    I like you.... on facebook.

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  13. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    google blogger follower

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  14. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I am a sucker for comfy shoes and environmentally friendly merchandise, so the Korker Fisherman Moc are right up my alley. It is under products and wading boot section at SSM's.

    Sweet comfy goodness surrounding the pads of my toes. David likes.

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  15. WolfyMay 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I'll comment but only to let others know what I already know - the Sierra Stream and Mountain Ty-Fast is one of the very few indispensable tools I own. And I own multiples of them. They ROCK, and the owners are terrific people.

    If you pick my response, pick another one and let them enjoy the Ty-Fast

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  16. JMMay 10, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Entered via FB , and " Sharp nipping jaws to keep your knots clean " - the Tie-Fast Clippers (sounds like a team name for AA sports)

    Don't have time to submit multiple entries , so here goes my salute to dumb luck :)

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  17. FinfollowerMay 10, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Put me down for a Like and a Follow!

    www.finfollower.com

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  18. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Always love a contest, Mike. I have been a follower of Troutrageous Blog forever it seems!

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  19. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Also, enjoy Troutrageous over on Facebook.

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  20. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Just hit the "like" button over on SSM on Facebook. Thanks for pointing them out!

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  21. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Being a one time avid flyfisher, I can testify to how well the Tie Fast Knot Tool worked for me. Blood Knot made simple! Like all of their tools over on their website.

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  22. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Sorry Mike, No Twitter for this ol' guy!

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  23. cofisherMay 11, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Hey Mike, just so you know, I already own two pair. I love em. I know there is no way I paid that much for mine, but whoever wins them will really like them a lot.

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  24. troutman brookMay 11, 2011 at 3:09 AM

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  25. troutman brookMay 11, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Liked troutrageous FB. (I always jump the gun without reading it all.)

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  26. troutman brookMay 11, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Twitter "Follow" Troutrageous!

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  27. troutman brookMay 11, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Became a Google Friend Connect Follower of Troutrageous!

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  28. troutman brookMay 11, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    "Like" Sierra Stream & Mountain on Facebook

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  29. troutman brookMay 11, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    I really like the TFO pro series, I think i would get a 5wt 10' 4 pieces

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  30. deanwoMay 11, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I had one of these tools as a Christmas present and already lost it on the stream. I want a new one!

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  31. deanwoMay 11, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    The Fish Detective Ball Indicators (http://sierrastreamflyshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=11) from Sierra Stream and Mountain look interesting. Has anyone tried these?

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  32. KenMay 11, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I subscribed on YouTube too!

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  33. Jersey JimmyMay 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    1. Google friend and follower for Troutrageous
    2. Facebook like for Troutrageous
    3. Twitter follower for Troutrageous
    4. Sierra Stream has Grizzly maraboo that makes killer buggers when paired with grizzly hackle and flash chenille
    5. Facebook like for Sierra Stream

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  34. AnthonyMay 11, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    i already had drunk the cool-ade and followed

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  35. AnthonyMay 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    liked

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  36. AnthonyMay 11, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    liked S&M. I mean...not S&M but S&M.... well, you know what I mean.

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  37. GSFederMay 11, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I like you on FB already

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  38. GSFederMay 11, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I follow you on Twitter

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  39. GSFederMay 11, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I have a tie fast tool on my chest pack. When I built a lanyard, I got a Loon nipper that has a tie-fast tool built in. Not that I couldn't use another -- I'd give it to my wife.

    I do like the Lanyard the tie-fast folks make -- it looks like it would be really comfortable on the back of your neck.

    That's it for me -- can't get to FB from behind the office firewall, and I just don't trust that Google follower thingy.

    Thanks, Mike.

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  40. OwlMay 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I liked them on Facebook. I'm so good, I only need one entry, sucka. ;)

    owl
    owl@owljones.com

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  41. ClifMay 12, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I like you

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  42. RusthawkMay 16, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Following Sierra Stream on facebook (Rust Hawk).

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  43. RusthawkMay 16, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Following you on facebook (Rust Hawk).

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  44. RusthawkMay 16, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Twitter follower (and I am going tweet this for you too) @rusthawk.

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  45. RusthawkMay 16, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    GFC follower. Thanks for the heads-up!

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  46. Lou DiGenaMay 16, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    All ready following via GFC

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  47. Lou DiGenaMay 16, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Facebook like ages-a-go.

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  48. Martyn GleadenMay 17, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Added to Google Friend Connect :-) @martyngleaden

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  49. Martyn GleadenMay 17, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Liked "Troutrageous" on FB :-)

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  50. Martyn GleadenMay 17, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Following "Troutrageous" @martyngleaden

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  51. Martyn GleadenMay 17, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    The "Fish Detective" Teardrop Indicators on sierrastreamflyshop.com are a "must-have" for anglers. Three sizes, two color choices (yellow or red) and cheaper than constantly buying floatant for an indicator fly...

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  52. Martyn GleadenMay 17, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Sierra Stream and Mountain liked on FB

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  53. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Became a google blog follower

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  54. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Facebook "Like" Troutrageous check

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  55. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Twitter Follow Troutrageous check. Follow back @MWflyfishing

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  56. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Checked out the J. Fair premium hackle at Sierra Stream & Mountain. Looks like the chicks bought it out.

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  57. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Went to Facebook & "Like" Sierra Stream & Mountain.

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  58. Mike StevenaMay 17, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    4-for-4....Glad they carry the Korkers Metalhead boots. I have wanted those since they came out. Replacing felt soles.

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  59. Lou DiGenaMay 18, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Just check out the Sierra Stream and Mountain Tie-Fast Knot Tyer tool. The video show's how fast you can tie a nail knot.

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  60. Lou DiGenaMay 18, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Like Sierra Stream and Mountain products on Facebook and posted a comment.

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  61. cliftzMay 18, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I think I'm already following troutrageous,

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  62. cliftzMay 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I liked SS&M

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  63. cliftzMay 18, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I like Troutrageous on Facebook

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  64. THE RIVER DAMSELMay 18, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I LIKE TROUTRAGEOUS on FB!!!

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  65. THE RIVER DAMSELMay 18, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    SSM's Combo tool has a hook sharpner!

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  66. LB @ Bullets And BiscuitsMay 19, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I already stalk you via google friend, my friend

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  67. LB @ Bullets And BiscuitsMay 19, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I already likey, like you on Facebook....

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  68. LB @ Bullets And BiscuitsMay 19, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    And I already follow your sweet tweets on Tweeter.... Twitter... Twatter, what ever the heck it is ;)

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  69. THE RIVER DAMSELMay 19, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I am most definitely a google Troutrageous follower!

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  70. Trout MaGeeMay 19, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Already following on Google Blogger. Those look sweet as apple pie.

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  71. jswilson98May 21, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I like Troutrageous on Facebook.

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