EdC Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Who makes them? How can you tell? The Gibbs needlefish I have floats, the Habs shorties I have sink like stones. I find it almost impossilble to fish the Habs on top, slow, with a nice v-wake when I have to crank it at pretty moderate to quick speed just to keep it from sinking. I can't always tell from online ads or the packaging (except here). (As an aside, was going to buy a lure from a tackle shop,the guy was sure that it floated, I was skeptical, we tested in his bait tank, and behold, it sank.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clogston Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 sketzko needles float and work well some gibbs float, some sink very slow the small **** needles float all habs sink, though I think he's working on a floater now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I think the Choopy's float. Justice will only exist where those not affected by injustice are filled with the same amount of indignation as those offended. ~ Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetsuit'nMTK Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 try the afterhours needles, have the weight of a habs and are technically sinkers but thanks to some neat design tricks a slow retrieve keeps them right on top making not only a wake but a bad ass swaying action that has made them my number 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazzyone Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 The Gag's needle floats, or it has a very slow sinking rate. Living the dream... one sick day at a time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdC Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Thanks, everbody, great info, just what I was looking for. Hey wetsuit, I think that cow could swallow me whole! I'm ascared to use the afterhours needlefish now. Great fish! I can see why it's your go-to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plugchucker Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I think the Choopy's float. Choopy is an intermediate I'd say,they slowly sink when at rest,but swim very nicely with a slow retrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skitter Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Who makes them? How can you tell? The Gibbs needlefish I have floats, the Habs shorties I have sink like stones. I find it almost impossilble to fish the Habs on top, slow, with a nice v-wake when I have to crank it at pretty moderate to quick speed just to keep it from sinking. I can't always tell from online ads or the packaging (except here). (As an aside, was going to buy a lure from a tackle shop,the guy was sure that it floated, I was skeptical, we tested in his bait tank, and behold, it sank.) Mike Fixter Needlefish (*member formerly known as 'Skitterpop') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgotWood Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I fish the Habs all the time. It's my most productive plug. I dont seem to have any problem keeping them on top. But I do agree that the stubbies sink like rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Habs Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Habs sink Where the Bigger Fish Are, But Were designed to be Versitle which means you can Fish all depths of the water colume,Cast out Reel in fast till line is tight then with rod held at 11 o clock reel Very Very SLOWWWWWWWW They will stay on top or just below the surface. ..................Floaters Coming. In the Last Several years 2 over 60lbs. and Quite a Few over 50lbs stay with it . GOOD LUCK HABS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Habs slow on top leaves a nice wake . Fish mine on top over structure. Heres one that liked the yellow belly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatman Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Great pic MDM! on the good side of the grass..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradleyBeachMan Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 beautiful pic... DAMN IT!! I NEED TO FISH, starting to get cabin fever, or whatever the hell you want to call it.. get withthe program...if you are gonna act like a dick, don't get all butthurt when someone points it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 try the afterhours needles, have the weight of a habs and are technically sinkers but thanks to some neat design tricks a slow retrieve keeps them right on top making not only a wake but a bad ass swaying action that has made them my number 1 Wetsuit, what did that fish go? What a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetsuit'nMTK Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 i like the habs and the 2oz beachmasters more for punching the wind and fishing steep bedrock dropoffs, for that matter anytime im fishing more then a few feet of water i prefer the SLIGHTLY faster sinking needles that fish was never weighed so ur guess is as good as mine...gots to be honest though i like ur pic more...looks like she swam away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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