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07-25-2008, 09:59 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
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I havent had alot of success with needle fish. I own a variety of afterhours, gibbs, SS, ect but lack of confidents keeps it in the plug bag. I want to make it a point for the rest of the year to really fish these more and gain some confidence in them.
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07-25-2008, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
Posts: 2,605
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Habs all Black (or black over dark purple)
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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07-25-2008, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: somewhere on a rock
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habs, afterhours
although i probably lost the fish of a lifetime on cutty on a black beachmaster
just one
HABS black and purple
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07-25-2008, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
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Steve,
I do use most of the major brands but if I could only use one it would have to be the most versatile - that would be the Super Strike model with a bright neon green back/white belly. I have other favorites for specific conditions... but Musso's needle will catch fish in the most varied conditions.
DZ
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DZ
Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.
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07-25-2008, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jim sylvester
habs, afterhours
although i probably lost the fish of a lifetime on cutty on a black beachmaster
just one
HABS black and purple
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I can still hear the scream... |
Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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07-25-2008, 10:49 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: somewhere on a rock
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFigliuolo
I can still hear the scream...
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i have nightmares still about that fish |
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07-25-2008, 10:52 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 806
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Super Strike.
I also experimented with small Stetzko's in fresh water and was impressed by the wake they leave, more like a hump. Looked good to me.
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07-25-2008, 10:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 3,650
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Super Strike - the chart/white that DZ likes and the dark green/white.
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07-25-2008, 11:08 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Super strike. Don't really fish needles anymore though. The 7" amber colored super strike was a good one for me. Super strike plugs are nearly indestructable too.
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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07-25-2008, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,038
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Stick with it
Quote:
Originally Posted by bassballer
I havent had alot of success with needle fish. I own a variety of afterhours, gibbs, SS, ect but lack of confidents keeps it in the plug bag. I want to make it a point for the rest of the year to really fish these more and gain some confidence in them.
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As long as you fish them slow you can't go wrong. Don't make the mistake of thinking it should be worked like a pencil. A trick I learned from a sharpie- reel it very slowly- every 10 turns of the handle lower the tip while reeling- stop reeling for a couple seconds- gently pump the needle back to the surface with 1-2 pumps- resume reeling- WHAM!
Needle I have done best with- Salty's 2.5oz. in everybody's favorite color- Blurple (with glow in the dark eyes).
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07-25-2008, 11:11 AM
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xxx
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
Posts: 2,407
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if I could only have one needle and it would be my only plug, i'd probably go yellow/white afterhours
if I could only have one needle but still have other plugs (redfins, jrs., etc.) i'd go with a blurple habs 2 oz
the AH is more versatile IMO, but it can be replaced with other plugs in most conditions without a big drop off in catches. the hab's is great in certain conditions and nothing comes close as far as artificials.
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"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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07-25-2008, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,395
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WoodyCT
As long as you fish them slow you can't go wrong. Don't make the mistake of thinking it should be worked like a pencil. A trick I learned from a sharpie- reel it very slowly- every 10 turns of the handle lower the tip while reeling- stop reeling for a couple seconds- gently pump the needle back to the surface with 1-2 pumps- resume reeling- WHAM!
Needle I have done best with- Salty's 2.5oz. in everybody's favorite color- Blurple (with glow in the dark eyes).
Woody
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thanks woody. I mean I will get to a spot, conditions look good for a needle. Ill toss one out sllloooowwwllly reeeling it in, couple twitches here and there. 6 casts later, im switching to a plug I have more confidence in. Its just a mental thing I guess. |
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07-25-2008, 01:35 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
Posts: 1,025
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Habs 2oz - yellow, olive, blurple
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07-25-2008, 03:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
Posts: 5,451
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There are so many good ones being made commercially it's tough to pick.
I use my own most times ( I don't dringe as much when I snap one off)
The last two years though I have caught more fish on the old style Gags than any other but you go through phases and one must remember that no one manufacturer makes the perfect needle for all conditions so I carry quite an assortment, Gibbs, Afterhours, SuperStrike, Gags and Salty's.
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Why even try......... 
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07-25-2008, 04:32 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
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Tagger's big blue/white needle...local....  |
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07-26-2008, 08:08 PM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the Corner...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bassballer
thanks woody. I mean I will get to a spot, conditions look good for a needle. Ill toss one out sllloooowwwllly reeeling it in, couple twitches here and there. 6 casts later, im switching to a plug I have more confidence in. Its just a mental thing I guess.
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Stick with it
It is mental... It does not feel like it is working so you switch,,,, I have to say that Salty's, Hab's or afterhours are the way to go,,,, Personally,,, It took me a long time to catch my first fish on a needle,,,, and fortunately enough I was given a needle by the Hab-man himself and told how to work it,,, I have never looked back,,, I have the most confidence in needlefish out of any type plug in my bag,,,, |
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07-26-2008, 08:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New Haven County, CT
Posts: 3,885
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The Charlie Gargano magic stubby, hands-down favorite. Hear that Charlie, gotta get me a few more for September.
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07-26-2008, 09:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Manhattan
Posts: 305
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Favorite Needle for what? 
Tell me the tide/ depth/ current/ wind direction & speed, bottom structure/ stickiness (or not)... bait present, etc., etc., & I'll choose my favorite Needle for THAT situation! (I fish 10 makes & more sizes/ styles frequently! 
There are nights a 2 oz. Habs will sink like a stone to bottom & get stuck... & there are nights it will be tossed about ineffective... then the 3.5 or "Night- N- Gale" needed!
My "emotionally" favorite Needle? Just which make me happiest when I acquire? BM all three sizes/ styles, Parrot esp.... & Blurple Habs!  |
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07-26-2008, 09:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Mid Coastal CT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by baldwin
The Charlie Gargano magic stubby, hands-down favorite. Hear that Charlie, gotta get me a few more for September.
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Amen George, that thin stubby Charlie gave to me has quite a few battle scars now!  |
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07-27-2008, 09:27 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 4,516
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I love Salty's bannanna!  |
seals + plovers = 
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09-28-2008, 07:35 PM
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here fishy fishy
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: westport,ma.
Posts: 3,112
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bassballer
I havent had alot of success with needle fish. I own a variety of afterhours, gibbs, SS, ect but lack of confidents keeps it in the plug bag. I want to make it a point for the rest of the year to really fish these more and gain some confidence in them.
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Recently caught my first fish on a white needle. I will always have an assortment in my bag from now on. |
redcrbbr
of all the things i've lost...i miss my mind the most!!
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