D1fishr Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 On 9/8/2022 at 10:40 AM, Sudsy said: Remove the tail hook and replace with a flag - That's direct from Donny himself Ever try a dressed or bare siwash? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchellNJ Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 If you're not bored to tears, you're reeling too fast But they work. MVTee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwsmike Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 33 mins ago, MitchellNJ said: If you're not bored to tears, you're reeling too fast But they work. when big bunker, corn cob mullet, and herring are around is when I’ve hooked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, D1fishr said: Ever try a dressed or bare siwash? Thoughts? Only if you want bluefish too I prefer the bare flag as I want nothing to do with bluefish (unless I'm targeting them in which case it's poppers and metal all with single crushed barb hooks) D1fishr 1 I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTee Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 “Fish it just fast enough to be bored….” Is definitely the way to go. Its one of my go to change of light lures, especially out front, when there isnt any qualities of a specific bait around. Ive also had success casting almost parallel to the shore line too. Bluefish do love them. Good in the back when adult needlefish are stacked in the back certain times of the year. ultimately like any other lure, it needs dedicated time being fished to really unlock its potential in your area. One thing Ive read but never tried is letting sink to the bottom and popping like a sand eel fleeing the bottom. Will certainly be trying it if the sand eels are in this winter. Irishfire18 and adams54 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLBI Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 I always have 3-4 needles in my bag. While when I started it was all SS heavy and bullets, I've since become a flat glide and Scabelly jointed fisher. They both always work! I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Debaiter Posted September 22, 2022 Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 On 9/3/2022 at 9:25 AM, adams54 said: I'm no expert but I've had some success with the superstrike needlefish. There's a heavy version I use out front that's great for punching it out there in high wind rough surf conditions. Has no action other then what you impart on it. I use a straight retrieve with the occasional rod twitch thrown in there to help me feel better about myself. Not very productive for me but tends to catch the larger fish. I should try it out back and see what happens and report back. Jigging the heavy needle off the bottom is effective adams54 1 Boston Strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfstryker Posted September 22, 2022 Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 Interesting to hear the different methods in this thread. The one constant is slow, which I agree with. I’ve never tried jigging off the bottom but will this fall. One of my favorite strikes is on floating needles reeled slowly in. That wake is like a beacon for fish in the area and they hit hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldadonis2002 Posted September 22, 2022 Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 Trox has a video up on a retrieve as well ( different than Wetzel and Skinner ) adams54 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt0791 Posted September 22, 2022 Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 Needles work everywhere any region any type of structure perfect imitator of silversides in the estuaries and back bays up here in northeast. This little guy agrees Irishfire18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffT Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 I used to fish needles but mostly up north in places like Block Island, Montauk and Cuttyhunk. While it has a place here in NJ, I find the magnum bomber to be more effective on both surf and kayak. In fact, my very last trip to Block Island, the needles weren't doing much of anything so I switched to the parrot mag bomber and it was game on - with a fish on nearly every cast for the next three hours! bdowning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirlyBringer Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 9/4/2022 at 4:19 PM, adams54 said: We need to talk about stubby needles. Been looking to add them into my rotation. Any tips? they deliver teasers. bdowning, adams54 and Irishfire18 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 Nice discussion (one of about 500 similar) but i thought the OP was asking about fishing a needle in the back in current. Eric_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted September 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 5 hours ago, BrianZ said: Nice discussion (one of about 500 similar) but i thought the OP was asking about fishing a needle in the back in current. Yep... But it's a good read.. thanks for all of the input. "Russian War Ship.. go f*#k yourself" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_S Posted September 23, 2022 Report Share Posted September 23, 2022 8 hours ago, BrianZ said: Nice discussion (one of about 500 similar) but i thought the OP was asking about fishing a needle in the back in current. Seriously. So regarding fishing needles in back, I think OP should try a magdarter. I really like them. bdowning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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