Bait Needles

[OldTimer]

Hey,

I get a kick out of trying things in a different way, so this year I plan to investigate the more widespread use of baiting needles for freshwater fishing.

Most carp anglers have used short baiting needles for their “hair rigs”.

I’ve used long needles for large “whole fish” baits in saltwater, and to a degree for trolling baits in freshwater.

What got me pondering this was that I’ve just seen a video where a gent used a baiting needle to thread an entire “ripened” hotdog , from end to end, onto a leader above a hook to use as catfish bait. (Which I plan to try for sure in a few months’ time).

But why not thread on an entire dew worm… might thwart or slow down a lot of the bait stealers (i.e goby).

….. or “sew” on a cut bait above a circle hook with multiple stitches.
……..etc.

Just might lengthen re-baiting periods and perhaps save a few $ on bait too..

Any of you tried this?

Thoughts?

Cheers,

OldTimer