Have seen a few videos of people prepping freezer baits by pouring boiling water over them and letting it stand for 10 minutes or so to really soften the baits up. I like the idea so might give it a go myself and see how i get on.
My question is, should I avoid using tap water for this? Should I use bottled water or lake water? I have heard that tap water can taint your bait as it contains chlorides or some jazz like that. Can anyone advise?
My question is, should I avoid using tap water for this? Should I use bottled water or lake water? I have heard that tap water can taint your bait as it contains chlorides or some jazz like that. Can anyone advise?
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Can't imagine boiling lake water myself.
Can't imagine boiling lake water myself.
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When your baits were initially boiled at manufacture they almost certainly were boiled in tap water.
Sounds like an idea of a person who has too much time on their hands.
When your baits were initially boiled at manufacture they almost certainly were boiled in tap water.
Sounds like an idea of a person who has too much time on their hands.
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I do it to my shelf life boilies every so often, I've found similar results when scooping some lake water in my bucket at the start of a session and then boilies. The boiling water just seems to work faster
I do it to my shelf life boilies every so often, I've found similar results when scooping some lake water in my bucket at the start of a session and then boilies. The boiling water just seems to work faster
Tap water is fine, I soak pellets in it all the time for method fishing 
If you're concerned about it then boil the water for 15-20 mins and this makes the chlorine evaporate
If you're concerned about it then boil the water for 15-20 mins and this makes the chlorine evaporate
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Agreed, or just let the water stand for 24 hours.
Agreed, or just let the water stand for 24 hours.
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I've been doing this to good effect all year just cover in boiling water add a splash of hyrdo fish and ur away
I've been doing this to good effect all year just cover in boiling water add a splash of hyrdo fish and ur away
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Can people explain what good is done in pouring boiling water over frozen bait.
What's wrong with letting them defrost naturally?
OP says to soften bait, why would you want to soften bait most people want it hardened so they can pult/stick their bait out.
Can people explain what good is done in pouring boiling water over frozen bait.
What's wrong with letting them defrost naturally?
OP says to soften bait, why would you want to soften bait most people want it hardened so they can pult/stick their bait out.
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When bait goes in water it slowly starts to breakdown the outer layers sending off food signals.
It goes softer too.
If you were starving hungry would you prefer a whole french sticke or a plate of pasta?
Soft bait is easier to eat and easier to digest
When bait goes in water it slowly starts to breakdown the outer layers sending off food signals.
It goes softer too.
If you were starving hungry would you prefer a whole french sticke or a plate of pasta?
Soft bait is easier to eat and easier to digest
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I've given up taking a throwing stick at all now, I can only use the thing after dark anyway with the bird life so my approach is tuned to using a spod.
I fished a lot of silty lakes and got into the habit of saturating my baits so they didn't take on the smells so readily, and the liquids I use are absorbed quicker when diluted with hot water.
Boiling water can "kill" the active liquids I'm adding but with some boilies I'd only add water, and will add it boiling.
If the bait has yeasts, csl or other active ingredients it can kick start the reactions inside the bait so it's pumping out attraction as soon as its introduced
I've given up taking a throwing stick at all now, I can only use the thing after dark anyway with the bird life so my approach is tuned to using a spod.
I fished a lot of silty lakes and got into the habit of saturating my baits so they didn't take on the smells so readily, and the liquids I use are absorbed quicker when diluted with hot water.
Boiling water can "kill" the active liquids I'm adding but with some boilies I'd only add water, and will add it boiling.
If the bait has yeasts, csl or other active ingredients it can kick start the reactions inside the bait so it's pumping out attraction as soon as its introduced
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French stick
Not sure if fish prefer something is easier to eat and digest but thanks for your thoughts.
French stick
Not sure if fish prefer something is easier to eat and digest but thanks for your thoughts.
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I think some people are forgetting fish live in water anyway....no need to soak something that's ending up under water anyway
I think some people are forgetting fish live in water anyway....no need to soak something that's ending up under water anyway
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Mark Pitchers did a video for cc moore,he showed how he soaks his bait to make it softer.He explains in the video why he does it
Mark Pitchers did a video for cc moore,he showed how he soaks his bait to make it softer.He explains in the video why he does it
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I find on day ticket waters it can get quicker bites as I believe the fish can see it has been in the water alot longer. Just my thought on it. It does make using a throwing stick a bit more challenging if you over do it
I find on day ticket waters it can get quicker bites as I believe the fish can see it has been in the water alot longer. Just my thought on it. It does make using a throwing stick a bit more challenging if you over do it
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Agree on any water that sees lots of the same type of boilies unless there is real competition for them the carp know when they look less dangerous - when they have been there longer
Agree on any water that sees lots of the same type of boilies unless there is real competition for them the carp know when they look less dangerous - when they have been there longer