Cheap Rigging Needles?

[Capt_John]

I got the expensive kit from Melton's as a present, but I bought mine from here before that.http://www.bluemarlinchronicles.com/...ng_needles.htm They are $15.00 but if you know what size you need, you won't need the whole kit.

[John from Madison CT]

I have a set from BHP Tackle (Basil's shop). They work very well.

[canyongear]

Here is a link to Hypodermic Stainless tubing..you can make your own.

https://www.smallparts.com/b/7007760...ate%2Cis_prime

Thats' the cheap way out..

Buy Basil's stuff easier and ready to go!

[marsimi]

perhaps I am showing my lack of knowledge here - but could you explain what you do with these? For my braid connections I have been using a uni to uni or a bimini ... maybe I should be doing something different?

[Nauti Natured]

perhaps I am showing my lack of knowledge here - but could you explain what you do with these? For my braid connections I have been using a uni to uni or a bimini ... maybe I should be doing something different?

Click this link:
http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...ion-53352.html

It is a video that shows Joe Shute performing the splice of a hollow core braid to a mono topshot (or windon). The reason for splicing as opposed to tying is that it is knotless. There is nothing to rub or get hung up on your guides as it comes through the rod to the reel. It is great for topshots or long leaders.

[canyongear]

perhaps I am showing my lack of knowledge here - but could you explain what you do with these? For my braid connections I have been using a uni to uni or a bimini ... maybe I should be doing something different?

Demonstrates the concept of a no knot wind-on top shot!

[marsimi]

Great clip thanks !!

[Nauti Natured]

Demonstrates the concept of a no knot wind-on top shot!

LOL