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Old 07-31-2004, 07:36 AM   #1
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Bigger VMC Siwash again MAYBE

Talk to someone at VMC and They may start making the Bigger Siwash 9171 again due to many request. That would be the 6/0 7/0 and 8/0....................

Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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Old 08-03-2004, 10:29 AM   #2
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That would be sweet. Please keep us updated John.
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Old 08-03-2004, 12:30 PM   #3
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Bigger Siwash + Bigger Plugs = Bigger Fish

Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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Old 08-04-2004, 01:25 PM   #4
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I harass them about it every time I place an order.
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Old 08-08-2004, 12:19 AM   #5
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habs who makes stainless trebles im sick of replacing hooks

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Old 08-08-2004, 09:15 AM   #6
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There alot of Money....................

Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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Old 08-08-2004, 10:52 AM   #7
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You got money Buy me some

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Old 08-09-2004, 02:38 PM   #8
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I wouldn't mind paying extra (esp for elites) that had SS hooks. You do a real nice job tying on those matching tail hooks and it is a shame to scrap it because the hook rusts out in a couple weeks. (I have to say though that rinsing them off in FW and letting them dry in the sun greatly extends the life of vmc's...leaving them wet in a surf bag is a recipe for a rapid death)
I have not tried those 6X vmc's...they must be pretty tough too.

I know a lot of guys don't like stainless and say they snap, but I have had a box of SS trebles from eagle claw for several years now and I have not had one snap...I did snap one once when I tried to break it with pliers in a vice but it took a lot. What will break will be the split ring..if you use SS, (esp with braid) you need a super strong split ring....something has to give.

They don't rust but it is hard to sharpen them like as good as a vmc.

One other thing...you get a SS hook embedded in your body and you have a real problem. It is not that easy to cut with a pair of hand pliers. I saw this happen when I fellow had one driven thru the bridge of his nose. (his whole face swelled and when black and blue) and they took him to the hospital with a red fin on his face. They cut it with a dremel tool like saw in the hospital.
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