Hi help me get my head around this one please guys. How is the best way to get 3 boilies close to my hookbait using PVA.
Do I use string or a mesh bag and what would be the best rig use it on to avoid tangles etc. when fishing about 80mtrs?
Do I use string or a mesh bag and what would be the best rig use it on to avoid tangles etc. when fishing about 80mtrs?
In reply to Post #1
3 bait stringer is the best option for a longer chuck.
Small mesh bags with a few broken baits or a bit of pellet can often produce a quicker bite but they will be more easily eaten away by smaller silvers.
The small mesh bags can also make your lead drop off the lead clip unless you are hitting the line clip.
3 bait stringer is the best option for a longer chuck.
Small mesh bags with a few broken baits or a bit of pellet can often produce a quicker bite but they will be more easily eaten away by smaller silvers.
The small mesh bags can also make your lead drop off the lead clip unless you are hitting the line clip.
In reply to Post #1
Either a PVA stringer or mesh will work.
Both can be attached to just the hook, or 'tied' to the hook and the hooklink swivel or mainline above the lead attachment.
As has been said a mesh can have small bits and pieces in it as well as just boilies.
Both tend to reduce tangles even just attached to the hook as it means the hookbait and freebies are dragging behind the lead. Attaching them at both ends 'hides' the hooklink.
A stringer is simple, double over a length of string, put your 3 boilies on, and use the loop to go over the hook, push the top boilie up, but leave a small gap between the hook and boilie.
A stringer needle should leave a small enough hole so the boilies don't come off the PVA, but by tying an overhand knot in the end will make them more secure.
A mesh can be used to cover the hookpoint to prevent debris fouling it, or to hold the hair in place. Hook through the mesh, then twist it around the shank and over the point. It is possibly easier to do a mesh with boilies in than a stringer.
Rigwise, I still use a pretty standard knotless knot with a hair (and line aligner).
Either a PVA stringer or mesh will work.
Both can be attached to just the hook, or 'tied' to the hook and the hooklink swivel or mainline above the lead attachment.
As has been said a mesh can have small bits and pieces in it as well as just boilies.
Both tend to reduce tangles even just attached to the hook as it means the hookbait and freebies are dragging behind the lead. Attaching them at both ends 'hides' the hooklink.
A stringer is simple, double over a length of string, put your 3 boilies on, and use the loop to go over the hook, push the top boilie up, but leave a small gap between the hook and boilie.
A stringer needle should leave a small enough hole so the boilies don't come off the PVA, but by tying an overhand knot in the end will make them more secure.
A mesh can be used to cover the hookpoint to prevent debris fouling it, or to hold the hair in place. Hook through the mesh, then twist it around the shank and over the point. It is possibly easier to do a mesh with boilies in than a stringer.
Rigwise, I still use a pretty standard knotless knot with a hair (and line aligner).