Hareline Saltwater Blados Crease Fly Cutter

What it is

The Hareline Saltwater Blados Crease Fly Cutter is a purpose-built cutter for making crease fly bodies out of foam. It has a hardened steel cutting edge with a sharp, smooth cutting action, built to hold up over time and leave clean, precise cuts. In the hand it’s made to be comfortable to grip, which matters when you’re repeating the same shape over and over at the bench.

What to tie with it

Use it to cut and shape foam bodies for crease flies, keeping both sides matched and the profile consistent from fly to fly. You’re basically stamping or slicing your foam to the right outline, then finishing the body at the vise with your usual steps for building and dressing a crease fly. It’s also handy any time you want a controlled, repeatable foam shape without fighting the material.

Flies and the fish they're for

This tool is aimed at tying crease flies, which are commonly used as baitfish imitations like peanut bunker profiles. Fished as surface or near-surface baitfish, crease-fly style patterns are a standard choice for saltwater and brackish-water predators that key on small bait, and they also cross over anywhere freshwater fish are chasing minnows. If you’re building a box for striped bass, redfish, or other baitfish eaters, a consistent foam body shape is what keeps those flies tracking and pushing water the way you want.

How it compares

Compared with scissors, the cutter makes shaping and cutting foam easier and more consistent, especially when you want clean, repeatable crease fly bodies.