is there a way to distinguish older boone needles from newer ones if they are not in the original packaging? i wanted to get a couple for the collection, and a couple to wire and fish. thanks.

Originally posted by tlapinski
is there a way to distinguish older boone needles from newer ones if they are not in the original packaging?
Stretch marks :laughs: :D

-spence

Do they still produce the Boone needlefish. I saw some the other day in a Tackle store. They were only like 5 inches and really skinny.

this ones missing it's second belly hook.
you want it?

oops forgot picture:smash:

Originally posted by thefishingfreak
this ones missing it's second belly hook.
you want it? what do you want for it? looks like a good candidate for wiring.

tynan19 - they do produce them still, to the best of my knowlege, as i have seen them at wal-mart lately.

drillin through the lead can be a pain. an the paint don't hold up well on them .It'll be worse if u don't seal em.Dip the whole plug in some urethane.sounds like the beginning of a plugbuilder to me.

Toby, I think I have a few real old ones I could give you. You going Wed. night?

Adam, as long as it doesn't snow/sleet, i'll be there. thanks!

T,
I can't really tell the difference - although a friend of mine showed me a really old (1960s) 7 inch model that did look and feel different than todays version. The real popular size was the 6 1/4 inch with hook hangers. The 7 inch screw eye model was Ok but the smaller one was hot during its time. Just didn't hold up well. I've heard of at least one needlefish manufacturer that will be releasing a skinny needlefish soon. About time - all the newer needles are fat and do have their applications. Those skinny models sure did the trick years ago.
DZ

DZ - i think i know who you are talking about with the needles. i met with him a few weeks ago and we talked a bit about his needles coming out again and block island. i know i'll be giving them a beating this year out there!

i too know of a plug manufacturer that released a "skinny" needlefish wood plug. thru-wired and real hooks. it took several bass in the 40s last year. got mustache?

yeah, Habs released another sweet addition to the best plug line on the market today. they do not, however, do what i want a needle to do in one application. as i said when i spoke to Habs on the phone yesterday, there are times when you want a FLOATER.

Toby, Tony Stetzko's needles are floaters and are pretty skinny. Have you seen them? He also has a small one that is a sinker built from alluminum.

FLOATER??:rolleyes:

Slip, i have 2 of his alluminum needles. only really bought them for the wall, though. i have only seen one of his new wooden ones. it was in someone's bag i was fishing with. it looked pretty good. i haven't seen them in any shops yet.

Lapinski, No I said, And a Floater you will SEE ;) NIB not that kind of Floater :D

Originally posted by JHABS
Lapinski, No I said And a Floater you will SEE ;) eagerly awaiting! i am sure it will be nothing short of the best fish catching floater possible! you the man! :humpty: