Retractable needle makes it possible to keep these baiting needles in your pocket with out stabbing yourself. Available with either a barbed point (BH-BNSB) or a gated hook (BH-BNSH).
The Bait Anchor is available in two different designs, a standard version to fish a bait directly off the back of the hook (great for floaters), and a hair rig version. The hair version comes in two lengths to suit 14mm and 18mm boilies, both have a 10mm long hair that is relatively stiff to make bait rejection difficult, but can be also be stretched slightly to produce a more supple hair if required.
Both designs are available in a starter pack along with a 2.5mm stainless steel handle bait drill, length of silicon tube for attaching the hair version, and full instructions on use. Each design is also sold separately in packs of 12, again with full instructions, and silicon tube with the hair version.
The drill supplied with the starter pack is larger than a standard nut/boilie drill, and is for use specifically with the Bait Anchor when any hard bait is required to be used. However softer baits like luncheon meat can be used without the need for the drill. Simply push the stem of the Anchor through the meat until the Anchor arms spring out.
Both designs of Bait Anchor do away with the need for fiddly hair stops, and can be attached to the hook in seconds. The hair version requires no knots, and is easily fitted to any hook with a small piece of silicon tube provided. It can be just as quickly removed, should the angler wish to change his presentation.
This special edition needle set comprises three dedicated Needles to cover all baiting and rig making eventualities. Produced in a distinctive carpy olive green, with soft touch rubber overmould handles which have been CAD engineered to be ergonomic and comfortable to use. Multi Needle An extremely versatile baiting needle that is perfect for attaching all kinds of baits to hair rigs. The rigid shaft will comfortably pierce the largest of boilies, while unlike other designs which have tapered shafts, the needle will not split large, hard baits. Stringer Needle The B8 Stringer Needle is designed for creating ‘stringers’ of bait using PVA tape or string. This very effective method presents small clusters of bait in immediate proximity to the hookbait. Lip Close Needle The Lip Close Needle is purpose designed for use with very soft baits and for tackle jobs such as sliding pieces of silicone onto tubing or leadcore. The closing gate prevents the needle hook from snagging and retains the hair loop securely during threading.
Each stainless steel needle is securely insert moulded to a dual material handle, featuring a soft touch rubber overmould which has been CAD engineered to be ergonomic and comfortable to use. 3 designs to suit every baiting eventuality. Multi Needle An extremely versatile baiting needle that is perfect for attaching all kinds of baits to hair rigs. The rigid shaft will comfortably pierce the largest of boilies, while unlike other designs which have tapered shafts, the needle will not split large, hard baits. The stainless steel needle is securely insert moulded to a dual material handle, featuring a soft touch rubber overmould which has been CAD engineered to be ergonomic and comfortable to use. Lip Close Needle The Lip Close Needle is purpose designed for use with very soft baits and for tackle jobs such as sliding pieces of silicone onto tubing or leadcore. The closing gate prevents the needle hook from snagging and retains the hair loop securely during threading. The stainless steel needle is securely insert moulded to a dual material handle, featuring a soft touch rubber overmould which has been CAD engineered to be ergonomic and comfortable to use. Stringer Needle The Stringer Needle is designed for creating ‘stringers’ of bait using PVA tape or string. This very effective method presents small clusters of bait in immediate proximity to the hookbait. The stainless steel needle is securely insert moulded to a dual material handle, featuring a soft touch rubber overmould which has been CAD engineered to be ergonomic and comfortable to use.
BRAIDED HAIR NEEDLEDesigned for use with all modern braided and multibraid hooklink materials. Special 'braid friendly' ballpoint needle doesn't pull or catch on loose threads. Thumb operated needle retracts through bait into handle leaving a perfect sized hair loop every time.
Braided Hair Needle - Anglers Mail February 1998
Baiting needles are a simple tackle item, but there are good ones and bad ones. The Gardner braided hair needle is one of the best, purely because it stops accident prone types stabbing themselves!A fine needle retracts into a plastic housing, making it safe to slip in your pocket and go wandering without worrying about three inch stab wounds when you crouch down!The fine diameter of the needle prevents tearing softer baits to shreds or cracking rock hard types, and because the tip is rounded like a crochet needle it won't split or get caught in braided hairs, which are on the increase due to the popularity of the knotless knot.The only problem I've got is the number of needles I lose - three in the past three weeks. Perhaps Gardner can make me a homing version?
Prime Use: - safe, no fuss baiting up.
Plus Points: - minimal bait, leg and finger damage.
A.M. RATING: "A good quality baiting up tool which doesn't cost an arm or a leg."
Colin Davidson
Braided Hair Needle 2000
21st century version of our most popular hair needle design incorporating all the original features, plus a front 'cup' that centralises a hard bait prior to piercing. The needle has extra length to allow 2 baits or any really big single bait to be loaded. Sliding needle 'clicks' into fully retractable position for safety. Also features lanyard hole and betalight slot. Ideal for use with snowman/pop up plugs.
"Hook" style long (3") baiting needle. Handle holds a supply of bait stops and dispenses them through the end.
