 Boilie needle |
CHEAP DEALS ENDING VERY SOON - GREEN ARROWS SCROLL LEFT AND RIGHT
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 Feb 18 2006, 11:24 AM
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Hey guys can anyone recommend a safe boilie needle?
I have used fox, drennan and gardner models, all with the same catastrophic results.  I have a problem with my hands, they shake uncontrollably in cold conditions and as a result, i have had to have no less than 5 needles removed from my index finger. I am affectionately known as 'hook finger' at my local A and E and its starting to get extremely embarrassing.  Any input would be gratefully received.  BigSid |
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Feb 18 2006, 11:29 AM
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Solar do a "saftey barb" boilie needle that might be just the solution. I have one myself, definately not the cheapest but possibly one of the best.
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Feb 18 2006, 11:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 4,578 Joined: 23-January 03 Member No.: 3,345 |
-------------------- Eat right, stay fit, die anyway. |
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Feb 18 2006, 12:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 21-December 05 From: notts Member No.: 7,934 |
QUOTE(BigSidney01 @ Feb 18 2006, 11:24 AM) [snapback]590667[/snapback] Hey guys can anyone recommend a safe boilie needle? I have used fox, drennan and gardner models, all with the same catastrophic results. I have a problem with my hands, they shake uncontrollably in cold conditions and as a result, i have had to have no less than 5 needles removed from my index finger. I am affectionately known as 'hook finger' at my local A and E and its starting to get extremely embarrassing. Any input would be gratefully received. BigSid crikey sid i have the same problem!!!!!! even worse when i get a set of semi barbed trebles in my finger!!!! with the barbed one nailed rite in!!!! |
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Feb 18 2006, 01:05 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 24-December 05 Member No.: 7,959 |
Thanks for the input chaps
 Scoop, i had to give up predatory fishing involving trebles many moons ago and i sympathise with you. I like the look of the Solar safety barb, may have to invest 
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Feb 18 2006, 02:52 PM
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Ant, can you get them things in camo?
-------------------- John S
SACN - Sea Anglers' Conservation Network Brothers and Sisters I bid you beware, of giving your heart to a dog to tear.  |
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Feb 18 2006, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(John S @ Feb 18 2006, 02:52 PM) [snapback]590738[/snapback] Ant, can you get them things in camo?   Actually John, it wouldn't surprise me.
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Feb 18 2006, 07:37 PM
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Why don't you use a gated baiting needle?
Surely you won't ram that down the end of your thumb as it does not have a point or a barb on it at all! Have to admit they are useless for rock hard baits but then you just have to predrill a few at home and keep them seperate from the rest of your goodies Keith -------------------- The more you learn, the more you know.
The more you know, the more you forget. The more you forget, the less you know. |
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Feb 19 2006, 12:43 AM
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Why do you not drill them first then pick the baiting needle?
Should stop the pierced fingers. OR THUMBS
-------------------- Fishing seems to be my favorite form of loafing.
"Even a bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work." I know the joy of fishes in the river through my own joy, as I go walking along the same river. |
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Feb 19 2006, 07:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 17-November 03 Member No.: 4,389 |
Gated needles are safe, so are the Korum needles. Sold in packs of 2. They are small and rather flexible, more suited to baiting up soft baits on a hair but are also suitable for mounting drilled baits such as pellets and boilies.
-------------------- When it all goes wrong........blame somebody else!!!
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