Korda Heavy Needle 7cm Green Handle

Korda Heavy Needle

Welcome to Gerry’s Fishing! Baiting tools are an incredibly important part of any carp angler’s kit. While some people are happy to compromise and use just one standard needle for every single scenario, we are self-confessed perfectionists here at Gerry’s, and we know that using exactly the right tool for the job makes all the difference to your presentation. That is precisely why Korda designed this premium range of highly specialized baiting needles.

The Korda Heavy Latch Needle features an ultra-distinctive, mega-bright green handle to completely minimize the chance of misplacing it on the bankside. We’ve all been there: you thread your boilies or particles onto the hair, flick the needle onto the grass, and spend the next ten minutes searching for it. That frustrating problem is now a thing of the past thanks to Korda’s luminous colour-coding system. Built with a robust, heavy-duty stem and a classic smooth-operating latch mechanism, this specific green needle is the ultimate workhorse for piercing tough baits without bending or breaking.

Detailed Specifications

• Needle Type: Heavy Latch Needle.

• Handle Colour: Luminous Bright Green (instantly recognizable).

• Material: High-tensile stainless steel needle stem with a durable, ergonomic plastic handle.

• Latch Mechanism: Smooth, micro-engineered gate latch to securely retain hair loops and braids.

• Primary Application: Optimized for standard and hard boilies, large pellets, tigers, and particle baits.

Examples of Where to Use

• Standard & Hardened Boilies: The thick, rigid stem allows you to push effortlessly through hard 15mm to 20mm shelf-life or air-dried boilies without the needle flexing or slipping.

• Particle Drilling & Threading: Perfect for threading large particle baits like tiger nuts, maples, or multiple pieces of maize onto a hair rig.

• Heavy Duty Hair Rigging: Use the secure latch to grab hold of thick braided hairs, coated hooklinks, or bait bands, pulling them cleanly through the centre of your bait without fraying the material.

Gerry’s Pro Tip

Pro Tip: When using the Heavy Latch Needle with ultra-hard baits like air-dried boilies or tough tiger nuts, always close the tiny wire latch before pulling the needle back through the bait. If you leave the latch open, it can catch on the inside of the hard bait, which can bend or snap the delicate mechanism. A closed latch ensures a perfectly smooth exit and a flawless hair setup every time!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why should I choose the green heavy needle over the finer Korda needles?

A: The bright green heavy needle features a thicker, stronger steel shaft. Finer needles (like the purple or blue models) are designed for delicate baits like soft corn or mini boilies and will bend if forced through large, hard baits. This green needle provides the heavy-duty leverage required for standard carp baits.

Q: Will this needle rust if it gets wet?

A: No. The needle stem is constructed from high-grade stainless steel, ensuring excellent resistance to corrosion. However, keeping it clean and dry before putting it back into your tackle box will keep the latch mechanism working smoothly.

: Does the latch mechanism catch on the braid when pulling it through?

A: The latch is micro-engineered to sit completely flush against the hook of the needle when closed. This creates a smooth, rounded profile that glides through the bait cleanly without snagging, tearing, or fraying your hair rig braid.