Abstract: A fishing line handler typically used in conjunction with a conventional fishing rod characterized by a base supported cutter blade mechanism and one or more retainer or clamping members for selective fishing line engagement and retention. The instant handler serves both clamping, cutting and trimming purposes and frees the fisherman's hands for lure selection while, at the same time, containing the fishing line at a readily accessible location. The handler is arranged so that the cutter mechanism is normally urged into a non-cutting condition, i.e. a cutting blade thereof must be moved against the force of a spring to achieve fishing line cutting or trimming.