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The Flip Focal Magnifier is a high-quality product that provides clear magnification and convenient hands-free use. Many customers find it essential for close-up tasks like fishing and tying flies, particularly those with vision challenges. The magnifier is described as well-engineered and durable, though a few users reported difficulty with mounting or achieving the optimal focal distance, and a small number found the magnification too close for their needs. Overall, the product is widely regarded as a useful tool that significantly enhances the ability to perform detailed tasks.
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October 25, 2025
Flip Focal Magnifier
Used for: Fishing
I am very rough with equipment and my hat may not have been the best fit for the clamp....Kevin in Honolulu
Hawaii
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June 5, 2024
Eye of the hook
Used for: Fishing
Great for tying on flies and for viewing the tiny screws on your glasses.
Watkins Glen, NY
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January 29, 2024
Should have passed.
This just isn't convenient to use. It needs to go back to the drawing board.
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February 11, 2022
Very Satisfied
Very satisfied with the flip focal magnifier. Met my needs.
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October 21, 2021
Flip Focal Magnifier
If your wear bifocals or progressives you have to close one eye to focus. Otherwise it works great! Easy to see those 18 and smaller flies and leader.
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January 26, 2021
Get one now
Please do not contract the manufacture of this item to China. Made in USA and worth every penny. Top material, good engineering of design great magnification and a quality item. Re
Satellite Beach, Florida
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March 18, 2020
Clear Close-up of Line & Hook
It does the job it was designed to do. Let older tired eyes see the gear we use fishing - and other projects that need a close look. Out of the box I took a while to decide how t
Ohio
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November 22, 2018
Really Handy Magnifiers!
These little clip on magnifiers are great! They are sharp and clear and the magnification is outstanding! So far I have not bothered with the included pin to create a more permanen
Northern New Jersey
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June 12, 2017
Long time test satisfaction
I would describe myself as: A 70 year old sportsman and life long Beans customer
My flip focals got tired during a heavy rain in Rangley Maine. They just would not stay up out of the way. I've only had them a dozen or so years but did not want to give them up
Scarborough, me
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October 14, 2016
The eyes have it.
I really needed these. They make a huge difference on the river. When I first received them I thought oh no another gimmick, I couldn't have been more wrong. They work and work wel
Redding Ca
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June 15, 2016
Perfect!
Just what my husband wanted! Made a perfect gift!! Such quick delivery. I would highly recommend this item!
Endicott, ny
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July 8, 2015
Flip Focal Magnifier
I would describe myself as: Avid kayak fisherman catch and release
I like the item because ti attaches to the birim of my cat with the provided pin and pin holder that keeps the magnifier from getting off my cap. The flip down feature puts the mag
Wells, ME
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May 20, 2015
Hard to use
Tried multiple times to use these, just to difficult to view. I feel like I had to close 1 eye to use them. Not a good product.
Blue Springs, MO
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October 23, 2014
Flip Focal Magnifier
Work as advertised. I found it a little bit difficult to get the "safety" pin through the visor of my ball cap and I didn't want to break it so I've been keeping them in my pocket
NYC
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August 13, 2014
Double Vision
I would describe myself as: Hopeful fly fisherman
I have a pair of bifocal sunglasses purchased from LLB but am having trouble tying on size 20 flies. Purchased these to wear with my sunglasses for extra power and can't focus prop
Vero Beach, FL
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July 9, 2014
Makes Life Easier
This is the second magnifier we have purchased - last one was lost. It is great, especially for older eyes. It stays clipped to your hat and really make fishing much easier and les
New Mexico
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April 12, 2014
A big help for older eyes
It takes a bit of getting used to, but once you learn to work at the right focal length, this device is a big help. I wear progressive lenses, but I can still use this product.
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Orono, ME
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October 30, 2013
Seeing is Believing
I would describe myself as: Western Fly Fisherman
Perfect product to aid in doing the fine work needed while fishing.
Salem, OR, USA
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August 8, 2013
flip focal
I would describe myself as: An outdoorsman, like to hunt, fish, ski and most other sports
I have owned 3 or 4 of these over the years. I think it is real handy as we become eye challenged. Saves me from potentially losing my glasses in the river. Very easy to find the e
Cumberland, ME, USA
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July 25, 2013
Worked just as advertised.
I would describe myself as: Retired physican
Excellent for tying fly line.
Also very good for removing splinters, ticks, and any other chore requiring magnification.
AZ
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