Morning all,
Couple of things. I'm obviously looking at a good value liquid additive, and Molasses looks perfect... Couple of things...
Is there any types of Mollasses that are better than others? Maybe a higher or lower sugar content? Mole Valley do an own brand one at a very good price.
Secondly, of course Bream could be an issue, but having not used it before, are they a nightmare with it, or is it realistically the same as using any sweet liquid that they seem to love!
Cheers all,
Aaron
Couple of things. I'm obviously looking at a good value liquid additive, and Molasses looks perfect... Couple of things...
Is there any types of Mollasses that are better than others? Maybe a higher or lower sugar content? Mole Valley do an own brand one at a very good price.
Secondly, of course Bream could be an issue, but having not used it before, are they a nightmare with it, or is it realistically the same as using any sweet liquid that they seem to love!
Cheers all,
Aaron
In reply to Post #1
Bream are a massive issue when using molasses. Even more than they are with pellets imo. Tench are fond of it too. It's a brilliant addition for carp bait but I'd swerve it unless in a bream free water
Bream are a massive issue when using molasses. Even more than they are with pellets imo. Tench are fond of it too. It's a brilliant addition for carp bait but I'd swerve it unless in a bream free water
In reply to Post #2
Ok mate, wasn't sure if it was just they like it or they really really like it 🤣🤣
It's a new water so I'm not 100% sure on what the bream are like yet, I may use something else for now until I'm sure!
Ok mate, wasn't sure if it was just they like it or they really really like it 🤣🤣
It's a new water so I'm not 100% sure on what the bream are like yet, I may use something else for now until I'm sure!
You could just buy a tin of black treacle form the Supermarket and see how you get on with it so you aren't stuck with loads if you decide it's no good
In reply to Post #4
Do you add anything to thin black treacle out? I simply heat it up a bit over a bowl of boiling water.
Do you add anything to thin black treacle out? I simply heat it up a bit over a bowl of boiling water.
In reply to Post #4
Could be worth a try. As I say just trying to use a liquid that doesn't break the bank, 2 little ones now and not loads of time fishing so will be trying to manage with a lower budget 🤣
Could be worth a try. As I say just trying to use a liquid that doesn't break the bank, 2 little ones now and not loads of time fishing so will be trying to manage with a lower budget 🤣
In reply to Post #5
I just added it to cooked hemp/maize while it was still hot, the heat makes it nice and runny plus any liquid remaining thins it out, add a bit of that Maggi sauce as well and you have a Terry Hearn special
I just added it to cooked hemp/maize while it was still hot, the heat makes it nice and runny plus any liquid remaining thins it out, add a bit of that Maggi sauce as well and you have a Terry Hearn special
In reply to Post #7
Ha yes - the sweet and salty particles. Do you mind me asking what quantity you use? I would prob go 50ml Molasses plus 10ml Maggis per kilo of particle?
Ha yes - the sweet and salty particles. Do you mind me asking what quantity you use? I would prob go 50ml Molasses plus 10ml Maggis per kilo of particle?
In reply to Post #1
Go for sugar cane molasses rather than sugar beet molasses
Go for sugar cane molasses rather than sugar beet molasses
In reply to Post #8
I never get that precise with it, I just cook some hemp and maize in a saucepan then add a big dessert spoon of treacle and then shake in some Maggi
I never get that precise with it, I just cook some hemp and maize in a saucepan then add a big dessert spoon of treacle and then shake in some Maggi
In reply to Post #9
I was told by Serenity that beet molasses has a large amount of free glutamic acid and 5% betaine, while cane molasses contains none of these, so I know which one I would choose
I was told by Serenity that beet molasses has a large amount of free glutamic acid and 5% betaine, while cane molasses contains none of these, so I know which one I would choose
In reply to Post #9
Could it be more they are better at different types of year? Sugar Beet Molasses contains more salt, so potentially better pre spawning? Then maybe sugar cane afterwards? Or am I overthinking it? 🤣
Could it be more they are better at different types of year? Sugar Beet Molasses contains more salt, so potentially better pre spawning? Then maybe sugar cane afterwards? Or am I overthinking it? 🤣
In reply to Post #1
Blackstrap molasses is the most concentrated, manufactured off the 3rd boil, nice and thick and contains the most vitamins and minerals but has a higher salt content
I used to buy normal molasses from local pet stores, equine department, 5 litres for around £6 - 10, have a look on EBay, sack of Vitalin, job done
No carp tax either
Blackstrap molasses is the most concentrated, manufactured off the 3rd boil, nice and thick and contains the most vitamins and minerals but has a higher salt content
I used to buy normal molasses from local pet stores, equine department, 5 litres for around £6 - 10, have a look on EBay, sack of Vitalin, job done
No carp tax either
In reply to Post #13
Fantastic, thank you 🙂
Fantastic, thank you 🙂
In reply to Post #14
Here to help each other mate
Here to help each other mate