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Catapult help (21 posts / 4,305 views)
markyb43 markyb43
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Post #1 21 Feb 2023 20:54
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Can anyone recommend a decent large size pult for close quarters mass boilie baiting please
kells kells
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Post #2 21 Feb 2023 21:32
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In reply to Post #1
I'll start this one of with the ESP Mega pult.
NickGordon NickGordon
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Post #3 21 Feb 2023 21:33
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In reply to Post #1
Drennan Boiliepult works as standard with the large pouch.
About the only catapult I get on with comfortably, much better than the ESP version.


I do have a Rod Hutchinson Boilie catapult, but I confess I've not been able to test it yet, too many seagulls about.
Darkieallard
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Post #4 21 Feb 2023 21:39
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Would say mass but accurate baiting the Drennan match catty is my favorite catapult.
Beyonce
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Post #5 21 Feb 2023 21:43
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In reply to Post #2
Hate the hard plastic pouch on the boilie pult , but the mega pult pouch works well on it.

Can't go wrong with the Korda ones either.
climo22 climo22
Posts: 91
Post #6 21 Feb 2023 21:43
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Jag one is very good
Beyonce
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Post #7 21 Feb 2023 21:45
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In reply to Post #6
Had to borrow one of these when I left mine in the van. Found it awful, genuinely the worst I've ever used and probably the most expensive by a long way.
scott88m14
Posts: 93
Post #8 21 Feb 2023 22:40
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I personally use the ESP boilie pult & the Korda light.

I had the Jag catapult, tried it with different elastics and it was the worst one I've used. Total waste of money so gave it to a mate. Clearly not a good mate.
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #9 21 Feb 2023 22:43
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Dremnam boily pult,Tacklebox replacement medium.pouch and latex surgical.elastic,cut to the length that suits your style ie ,arm locked spray baiting or low level waist use..
The-Heff The-Heff
Posts: 3,404
Post #10 21 Feb 2023 22:55
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In reply to Post #6
With the right elastic. I used mine for a while with the black elastic and it smashed my hands to bits
scozza
Posts: 18,421
Post #11 22 Feb 2023 06:12
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In reply to Post #1
ESP particle pull, used one for quite a few years now, perfect for boilies for me

Could be wrong, have a Google or somebody may know, I am sure they do one with an extra large orange pouch too?
Poolboy
Posts: 584
Post #12 22 Feb 2023 07:09
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In reply to Post #1
I prefer a baitspoon screwed onto a landing net handle for close range. Depends how accurate you need to be I suppose.
bowlsky bowlsky
Posts: 2,838
Post #13 22 Feb 2023 16:38
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In reply to Post #1
Mass boilie baiting is easiest with a bait spoon and long handle
pearbo pearbo
Posts: 1,530
Post #14 22 Feb 2023 17:32
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In reply to Post #7
Great idea as no where for elastic to pull off, in practice it's a bit crap, my knuckles have only just recovered from last year.
The-Heff The-Heff
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Post #15 22 Feb 2023 20:26
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In reply to Post #14
I thought the same with the standard elastic, but put the thicker blue elastic on, and no more sore knuckles
pearbo pearbo
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Post #16 23 Feb 2023 06:19
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In reply to Post #15
Must be my technique, tried the blue and orange as well. Blue being the best, still couldn't get the distance I was getting with a battered Korda pult.
Karlos Karlos
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Post #17 23 Feb 2023 13:10
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I bought the JAG pult, with all the pouches and all the elastics.
Don't like it, changing the elastics does NOT affect the bait distance very much at all....so having 4 different versions is pointless.
I like the look, I like the concept...it just doesn't work

I reverted to my little Guru pult for up to 40/50yard baiting with boilies and spomb for particle or longer ranges.

I've purchased a bigger Korda pult (after getting on well with the guru for many years) but I haven't been fishing since buying it, so can't comment on it yet
Mistymere
Posts: 100
Post #18 23 Feb 2023 14:39
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I agree with the jag pult , great idea but I don't seem to get the distance I can with my drennan or atomic catapult even with the heavier elastic
55s 55s
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Post #19 24 Feb 2023 15:37
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In reply to Post #17
I think this is my issue, I have a drawer full of pults but always go back to the Guru.
I have a couple and they are like triggers broom, the pouches go, the elastics but I do replace at annoyingly frequent times.

I was interested in this thread (I also have the Jag one) as I had come to an inner peace with my pult issues - this peace was/is

I use small and softish baits about 12mm to 15mm
I don't think any pults will get these over 50 yards so why am I searching
The Guru pult groups well, doesn't overly cane the knuckles
I like a rigid pouch as think it helps grouping

So for me that is probably as good as it gets - I think it's the softer elastics I like on it, so if anyone knows a comparable / better one for up to 50 yards - I'd love to know.

I also have a slight hack - if anyone has the Korum green one. There are a couple of guide holes down the arms - I drilled one of these out to fit the elastic through, with a smaller hole above it (upside down key hole) so I no the elastics attach to frame same as Jag and given the angle pulled it doesn't slip - you can also adjust for range. BUT and this is the rub - I am sad old man that plays with his tackle constantly
pearbo pearbo
Posts: 1,530
Post #20 25 Feb 2023 11:06
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In reply to Post #16
Having just started up carping again after the pike season I found my frankencatapult that I created.

Extra strong jag elastic

Korda frame and pouch.

Works pretty well
NickGordon NickGordon
Posts: 3,121
Post #21 25 Feb 2023 11:13
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In reply to Post #20
I like Frankencatapult!

My Drennan Boiliepult has a smaller pouch than standard on it, so I can fire 4 or 5 15mm boilies, or 2 or 3 18mm's or 1 18mm a longer distance. It also gets used for small handfuls of dog biscuits.

The standard pouch is too big.

I do also use a throwing stick for up to 6 boilies at a time. It seems to confuse the gulls, especially if you bait up in low light.
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