{"product_id":"aftco-tag-stick-head-pima-tsh-2","title":"AFTCO Tag Stick Head PIMA TSH-2","description":"\u003cp\u003eAFTCO spare parts.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis pointed tagging tip head fits The Billfish Foundation PIMA nylon tags and\u003cbr\u003e\nnew style NMFS tags with a nylon head designed for “pointed applicators”.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 3\/16″ UNF threaded end will screw straight into an AFTCO, Kilwell Tag pole,\u003cbr\u003e\nor make your own shaft\/tagpole to take this fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic Inter-Muscular Anchor (PIMA) tags\u003cbr\u003e\nThe PIMA tag head and PIMA nylon tag was developed by The Billfish Foundation (US)\u003cbr\u003e\nand the US National Marine Fisheries Service and has become the favoured tag for\u003cbr\u003e\nbillfish in most parts of the world. These tags are not suitable for tagging sharks due\u003cbr\u003e\nto the toughness of their skin. There is some evidence that the softer, rounder nylon\u003cbr\u003e\nhead promotes tissue healing faster than in the stainless steel head version resulting\u003cbr\u003e\nin an apparent increase in tag retention over SSD stainless dart tags in some species of billfish.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is also some published evidence (in tuna) of higher mortality with the stainless tag type\u003cbr\u003e\ncompared with plastic tipped tags. So the right tag for your needs will be determined by a\u003cbr\u003e\nnumber of factors including your target species as well as cost considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese new PIMA nylon tags are much more user friendly and are less likely to bounce\u003cbr\u003e\noff the skin on application, and there is no chance of bending the point over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  **  Accessories NOT included  **\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilwell Sports Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52033898053917,"sku":"AFTSH2","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/1072\/3613\/files\/AFTSH2-2.jpg?v=1784177692","url":"https:\/\/actionoutdoors.kiwi\/products\/aftco-tag-stick-head-pima-tsh-2","provider":"Action Outdoors Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}