been looking at bait needles and found stainless and brass ones are these for different baits ?
proberly been asked loads of times
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thinking about getting a multiplier having never really used one any advice as to things i should look for
or some models that will suit the beginner
a couple of questions bait needles / multiplier
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Bait needles
No, the metal ain't important mate. Tread careful, you might be looking at those used for coarse fishing, which generally have a handle that you can use a lot of force to push through a hard bait.
Sea angler's bait needles are just straight wires with a ferrule at one end and a point at the other. Thread the point inot a worms' mouth, all the way through the body then stick the hook in the ferrule. Then slide the worm onto the hook.
Multipliers are a website in their own right - find someone who can set you up first time, then make just one change at a time to the setup. MK
Sea angler's bait needles are just straight wires with a ferrule at one end and a point at the other. Thread the point inot a worms' mouth, all the way through the body then stick the hook in the ferrule. Then slide the worm onto the hook.
Multipliers are a website in their own right - find someone who can set you up first time, then make just one change at a time to the setup. MK
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I can only really comment on stainless steel bait needles....
I use them all of the time and find they are a boon...
I have an allergy that when using lug worm, brings me out in itches...
Stainless steel are much stronger than brass ones and the secret to using them for worm, is to make sure that once you have the hook in the end of the needle, that you kep your line taut....
it does take a bit of practice but I'm sure you'll overcome it.
I use them all of the time and find they are a boon...
I have an allergy that when using lug worm, brings me out in itches...
Stainless steel are much stronger than brass ones and the secret to using them for worm, is to make sure that once you have the hook in the end of the needle, that you kep your line taut....
it does take a bit of practice but I'm sure you'll overcome it.
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stuartdv
Booboo
Nice to have met you on the beach at St Osyth today- my advice would be to get the best beach multiplier you can afford- one of the Penn 525 range, Abu Mag Elite, Sports mag or Daiwa 7HT Turbo are very good. They are going to cost you but I reckon its a false economy getting a cheapo multi- with multipliers you generally get what you pay for so if you buy a cheap and cheerful multiplier for £30 on the basis that it's good for beginners chances are you'll bin it and never use multipliers again. The odd thing is the top end models are probably better for beginners than the cheaper end as they offer more control - thats speaking from experience as a novice.
Stuartdv
Nice to have met you on the beach at St Osyth today- my advice would be to get the best beach multiplier you can afford- one of the Penn 525 range, Abu Mag Elite, Sports mag or Daiwa 7HT Turbo are very good. They are going to cost you but I reckon its a false economy getting a cheapo multi- with multipliers you generally get what you pay for so if you buy a cheap and cheerful multiplier for £30 on the basis that it's good for beginners chances are you'll bin it and never use multipliers again. The odd thing is the top end models are probably better for beginners than the cheaper end as they offer more control - thats speaking from experience as a novice.
Stuartdv
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stuartdv
Booboo
I have two supermags and enjoy using them- plenty of control and good retrieve- plus they're robust enough to use from rocks etc if thats your cup of tea.
They're my personal fabourite though I also like using the Abu mage Elite (green one) but I'm not sure that reel would stand up to heavier ground fishing.
Others might be able to advise.
I have two supermags and enjoy using them- plenty of control and good retrieve- plus they're robust enough to use from rocks etc if thats your cup of tea.
They're my personal fabourite though I also like using the Abu mage Elite (green one) but I'm not sure that reel would stand up to heavier ground fishing.
Others might be able to advise.
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