Anyone know if this is a Habs needle?

[Jim in CT]

I know that many years ago I bought a needle from Habs, I don't believe I ever used it.

We're getting ready to finish our basement, so I promised the boss to clean out and better organize all my gear. I came across this lure. my recollection is that this is the color needle I bought from Habs.

The photos are bad, the lure is a brilliant black/purple. There's some kind of stamp on the bottom that I can't make out.

Anyone know if this is a Habs?

If so, if anyone here would use this lure, especially if they knew Habs and it would have some sentimental value, I'd be happy to send it to you. If it's a Habs, it should belong to someone who will use it and appreciate it. I'm getting back into boat fishing and don't have much need for this, if it's a Habs I'm guessing someone else will want it a lot more than I do.

[Slipknot]

Yes it is
Do you know how many of that color I lost to fish from Cape Cod to Watch Hill to Cuttyhunk? quite a few blurple 2-1/2 oz. That was my favorite needle, that and parrot

[Rappin Mikey]

It is. I still have the same one!!

[Rappin Mikey]

But I only have that one left!! I'll take it!!

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by Rappin Mikey

But I only have that one left!! I'll take it!!

if you want to pm me your address, i’ll get it to you at some point. want me to take the hooks off? or leave them on?
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[t_man7]

That sure is one nice Habs needle.
The stamp you see on the bottom is actually the counter belly weight in the chin. The bondo does not correspond well with the wood expanding and contracting so it shows up as a dimple.
It looks like a body that Tattoo turned, at one point he was turning bodys for J.Habs who would then, seal, paint, etc.
If Mikey passes I’ll be more than happy to acquire it.
Happy holidays!

[Higgie]

Tommy is a young wealth of plug history a refreshing one at that!!! Kid has the bug!!
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[PaulS]

Yeah too bad young Tommy didn't get it
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[spence]

Originally Posted by t_man7

That sure is one nice Habs needle.
The stamp you see on the bottom is actually the counter belly weight in the chin. The bondo does not correspond well with the wood expanding and contracting so it shows up as a dimple.
It looks like a body that Tattoo turned, at one point he was turning bodys for J.Habs who would then, seal, paint, etc.
If Mikey passes I’ll be more than happy to acquire it.
Happy holidays!

PM me your addy and I'll send you a few Habs needles. Not sure what colors I have, but I think for sure green, eel, orange etc...

[t_man7]

Originally Posted by spence

PM me your addy and I'll send you a few Habs needles. Not sure what colors I have, but I think for sure green, eel, orange etc...

Thanks Spence!

[t_man7]

From an article featuring J.Habs and Mike D. Circa ~ November 2003

[piemma]

Originally Posted by spence

PM me your addy and I'll send you a few Habs needles. Not sure what colors I have, but I think for sure green, eel, orange etc...

Spence, thanks for this. Tommy is a great kid and truly loves surf fishing. I sent him a bunch of books on the subject and other stuff.

[Rappin Mikey]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

if you want to pm me your address, i’ll get it to you at some point. want me to take the hooks off? or leave them on?
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This is great!! Thank you. PM sent

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by Rappin Mikey

This is great!! Thank you. PM sent

My pleasure, I know he'd want it to go to someone who'd use it. Might be next week before i can get to post office, I'll let you know.

[JohnR]

Gawddang I love you bastards.

[Clammer]

wow ...tis the season for giving ..pretty damn awesome ><><

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Gawddang I love you bastards.

John, I had an absolutely incredible, incredible year fishing with my kids in 2021. Thanks to this site I discovered fisheries I didn't know about, and learned so much to give my kids experiences they would not have had otherwise. The least we can do is pay it forward a little.

Plus Craftys Drunken Blackfish Stew, the recipe I got here.

Just learning about Cohen Babcock here, and fishbucket, had so many great times with those guys.

[spence]

Originally Posted by t_man7

Thanks Spence!

I'll try and get these to you this month, some need new hooks. You're going to need to provide the mojo

[t_man7]

Originally Posted by spence

I'll try and get these to you this month, some need new hooks. You're going to need to provide the mojo

Wow, thank you Spence!
There’s a certain kind of confidence I get fishing a plug older than me.

[fishgolf]

Originally Posted by t_man7

Wow, thank you Spence!
There’s a certain kind of confidence I get fishing a plug older than me.

That's a funny one T_Man!

[spence]

Originally Posted by t_man7

Wow, thank you Spence!
There’s a certain kind of confidence I get fishing a plug older than me.

Needlefish should be there this week. As it’s Christmas I put in something jointed made by Habs and this goofy guy with a big fish tattoo on his back. Don’t lose it!

[t_man7]

Originally Posted by spence

Needlefish should be there this week. As it’s Christmas I put in something jointed made by Habs and this goofy guy with a big fish tattoo on his back. Don’t lose it!

Oo la la
THANK YOU JEFF

Hey I know that guy MIKE DAUPHIN!

I remember the story, John went into a shop (the name escapes me) and found a bunch of the old Murrats boxes, he went to Mike and they decided they’d reproduce the Murreel for the Hab~A~Tat series of plugs.

I believe it was an extra $10 or $15 for a box along with the plug when they were selling them at wintertime shows (RISSA?).
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[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by Rappin Mikey

This is great!! Thank you. PM sent

I'll try to get to the post office this week, very busy at work.