I can't remember whether I have posted this here before or not. Anyway, it is quite useful for a number of things. Here's how it works:
http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...nottedLegs.flv
This is the tool, it is actually a baiting needle;
http://tackleoutlet.co.uk/inde...=3270
http://tackleoutlet.co.uk/inde...=3270
http://www.trevstackle.com/pro....html
A crochet hook is too coarse, and wont work for knotting pheasant tail fibres etc.
One may also buy the blank needles and fit them to a handle.
Also some luxury models;
http://www.trevstackle.com/pro....html
The Cortland splicing tool is basically the same thing;
http://store.theflyshop.com/catalog/...acturers_id=33
a gate latch hook.
Of course it is also really good for splicing braid and stuff like that too!
TL
MC