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Using Needlefish Skirts

Posted by Hapuka <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hapuka' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 17/2/2016, 2:41 pm

Hi guys, I notice that needlefish skirts tend to come in different lengths (2",3",4" and even 6.5".), I'm wondering which length would be best for using with 2/0, 4/0 and 6/0 hooks?

Cheers.

Re: Using Needlefish Skirts

Posted by racepics <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=racepics' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 17/2/2016, 4:14 pm, in reply to "Using Needlefish Skirts"

I have found with the longer ones that the tentacles can get tangled into swivels and clips etc. If you're using a pulley rig it can cause it to fail to release properly.
I tend to use the smallest ones. Not that it matters when the crabs are around they will snip off all the tentacles anyway

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Re: Using Needlefish Skirts

Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 17/2/2016, 8:51 pm, in reply to "Using Needlefish Skirts"

I used to use the small ones but have now given up on them as I never caught any fish with them on. However I have started to use sequins on my traces and they seem to work well.

Re: Using Needlefish Skirts

Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 20/2/2016, 7:47 am, in reply to "Using Needlefish Skirts"

Dont give up on this Hapuka, they can make a difference at times.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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