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R&R Tackle Bait Rigging Needles Large, 5-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
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Corrosion-free stainless steel rigging needles with friction pads for safely threading bridle lines through live bait.
This is a five-piece set of black plastic rigging needles from R&R Tackle, used for bridling baits with rigging bands. The sharp two-blade micro tip pierces tough bait tissue, and flattened sides with friction pads keep it from rolling off the work surface while you grip it. The synthetic build does not rust in saltwater and is made in the USA. Anglers who rig live or dead baits for offshore trips will find it a handy addition to the tackle bag.
Best for
- Bridling live mullet or mackerel for live-bait trolling
- Saltwater live-lining with herring or other baitfish
- Rigging live eels for striped bass and pike
Skip if
- You fish only dead bait or cut baits
- You want speed; hand-bridle rigging takes practice
Strengths
- Two-blade micro tip penetrates tough baitfish tissue and skin
- Flattened sides prevent needle from rolling during rig setup
- Friction pads on handle keep bait from slipping during threading
Trade-offs
- Stainless steel is harder to sharpen than standard steel once dulled
- Rigging bridles takes time; not suitable for fast-paced multiple bait setups
- Blunt the needle tip and bridle lines can slip or pull through
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | rigging needle |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 5 |
| Size | Large |
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