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Splicing Needles (8 posts / 1,607 views)
Reddyredmond72 Reddyredmond72
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Post #1 13 Mar 2025 23:26
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Does anyone have any comments on splicing needles? I'm currently using a Nash one but I'm not overly keen on it; although it could be me, I'm having trouble with the needle pushing kind of straight through the sidewall of the lead free leader. I am currently using a mix of Trakker 65lb/Bank Tackle 45lb material.
Thanks in advance brethren and sisters.
Ian Red 🤔🎣☕
Duratec
Posts: 303
Post #2 14 Mar 2025 00:06
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Had a few different ones. But, I've finally settled on the 3 in a pack ESP ones.

https://esp-carpgear.com/products/tools/splicing-needles/

They just seem to work without any dramas.
carpy09 carpy09
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Post #3 14 Mar 2025 00:18
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Look at the fox edges easy splice needle
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #4 14 Mar 2025 00:19
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The Fox easy splice needle is the best I've used
James_9
Posts: 502
Post #5 14 Mar 2025 09:05
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Avid retractable one mate - good bit of kit with a strong needle.

shilts
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Post #6 14 Mar 2025 09:32
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Thinking anglers 👌
bluntman bluntman
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Post #7 14 Mar 2025 16:54
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I use a fly tying bobbin threader, I find it easier than a needle.
Fox easy splice looks like it works the same way.
whataclonker whataclonker
Posts: 365
Post #8 14 Mar 2025 20:12
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As has already been recommended - If you're having trouble with the needle going through the side then the Fox Easy Splice is the one to get.

It's a different design to the traditional gated needles.
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