This is a loop turner. They have them at Walmart in the sewing section.
I use these knitting needles for fids. They have multiple sizes at walmart. You have to cut them at an angle so they look like the second picture (which is actual splicing fid from Samson)
These are the actual splicing fids from Walmart. Cut the knitting needle above with a hacksaw or dremel on a 45ish degree angle and sand/smooth the edges so the rope doesn't catch.
I use these knitting needles for fids. They have multiple sizes at walmart. You have to cut them at an angle so they look like the second picture (which is actual splicing fid from Samson)
These are the actual splicing fids from Walmart. Cut the knitting needle above with a hacksaw or dremel on a 45ish degree angle and sand/smooth the edges so the rope doesn't catch.
Men's Accelerator Hip Waders and hunt in them. They'e about $200.00 but I think they're worth it. They're camouflaged with lightweight reinforced knees, gaiters, neoprene boots with a good sole. They're good for hiking and breathe well. You can roll down the upper leg material down to the top of the boot and use the gaiter that covers the upper portion keeping them snug to your leg and boots preventing water and debris from getting inside like traditional folding hip boots.
