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Since using the needle knot variation (terry hearn youtube video) i no longer need to splice.
Works with lead core or lead free. You just need to heat seal the end to prevent fraying.
https://youtu.be/ZKL1bHT_XtE
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I use the ridgemonkey braid scissors and a clean cut means I no longer break even cheap splicing needles
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As a rule I am Korda man, but their splicing needles break if you stare at them too hard let alone have them near leadcore 
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In reply to Post #21
Thinking anglers 👍
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esp for me but I like to have a few in stock as still easy to break
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Another for the Fox Easy Splice needle. Was using a cut down pole elastic threader for many years before that. The leadcore outer breaks before the wire does!
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| | | Sgfc | | Posts: 4305 |  | | aka The Combover Kid | |
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forever breaking the ESP one - hamfisted - have recently got a hold of some TA ones - first impressions are good - thicker gauge for starters so should last a bit longer.
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Another esp vote from me last me ages 
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In reply to Post #1
Thinking Anglers spare leadcore splicing needles.
Ive broke the others but not these.
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In reply to Post #12
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In reply to Post #14
I find the Fox yellow ones absolutely fine...with splicing it's definitely about which material you are using...I use the Fox submerge in 60lb which is very good and easy to splice...plus when you are pulling the loop back through just keep wiggling the needle as it goes through then it's easy
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In reply to Post #13
Easy, Fox Easy Splice. Bought 2 when they first come out, still got both, one still in it’s packet, no way of breaking it. The best by far. No brittle hooks to snap!
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Used to have a esp one for years, until it broke but haven’t had one as good since
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In reply to Post #11
No ya tit it's when using thick materials that are hard to get through the eye more than once the easy splice makes it a doddle
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In reply to Post #9
Sounds like you need some glasses you tight arse, not a needle 
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Esp for me, about a fiver for 3 and it's not easy to break them.
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In reply to Post #8
I like using the fox one to get some hooklinks materials through the eye of a hook as the end pops through the eye put material in the slot pull back job done no more struggling with that either
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In reply to Post #6
Exactly that, get it right they will last for a year of two 
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In reply to Post #4
They are and they seem alot easier to actually push through and pull back as that diamond shape seems to open the material slightly.I used to hate splicing but this has made it easy
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| | | Cam | | Posts: 6386 |  | | [ MODERATOR ] | |
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In reply to Post #5
ESP ones for me also.
I always found it was better to push the leadcore up rather than trying to pull it thru'. If that makes sense? 
Pulling it is when the needles are prone to break.
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In reply to Post #1
ESP ones, last for ages
Tip, its all about how you splice with them, practice makes perfect. You need to support the outer sheath lightly with your finger and thumb and tease the inner as you pull it through otherwise it locks up 
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In reply to Post #3
I've just bought one of these after snapping two of the gate latch ones. Good to hear they're decent!
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In reply to Post #1
Best I have used by a mile is the fox easy splice needle makes splicing a doddle and I have not managed to break it yet
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In reply to Post #1
I've always got on with the thinking anglers ones, and there 2 in a pack too.
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Im looking for a splicing needle that doesn't break! If there is such a thing that is ;-). recommendations please.
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Tackle