Hi all.
Thinking of using peanuts next year.
Hoping someone can give me the lowdown about what to buy, what not to buy (I believe they used to need to be human grade but not any more?) and how to prepare to make sure they're safe
Thanks
Phil
Thinking of using peanuts next year.
Hoping someone can give me the lowdown about what to buy, what not to buy (I believe they used to need to be human grade but not any more?) and how to prepare to make sure they're safe
Thanks
Phil
In reply to Post #1
Your local pet shop or Animal feed supplier and I believe even wilkes sell them. No differences in grades I believe anymore. Soak for 24hrs and then boil for about 30 minutes or until you can squash them between your fingers works well.
Your local pet shop or Animal feed supplier and I believe even wilkes sell them. No differences in grades I believe anymore. Soak for 24hrs and then boil for about 30 minutes or until you can squash them between your fingers works well.
In reply to Post #2
I change the water in between soaking and boiling
I change the water in between soaking and boiling
In reply to Post #1
Cheers lads.
Cheers lads.
In reply to Post #1
Good bait but dont over use them as the fish like em too much and they dont contain correct balance of nutrients for them. Too many can cause a massive increase in vitamin imbalance
Good bait but dont over use them as the fish like em too much and they dont contain correct balance of nutrients for them. Too many can cause a massive increase in vitamin imbalance
In reply to Post #5
The only condition would be that's the only food source they have.
If not all anglers are on peanuts, it's no issue.
The only condition would be that's the only food source they have.
If not all anglers are on peanuts, it's no issue.
In reply to Post #1
dont know if its just me, but always find with tigers/peanuts and pinch goes a mile.
i might use 250g over 2/3 nights. same with tigers.
always soak them in cheap cola for 24-48 hours, then boil and leave in a bucket for a few days. bag up and vac pack in to 250g or 500g grab bags, freeze an defrost as needed.
dont know if its just me, but always find with tigers/peanuts and pinch goes a mile.
i might use 250g over 2/3 nights. same with tigers.
always soak them in cheap cola for 24-48 hours, then boil and leave in a bucket for a few days. bag up and vac pack in to 250g or 500g grab bags, freeze an defrost as needed.
In reply to Post #8
thanks Ken
thanks Ken
In reply to Post #8
Oh im liking that a lot. Fair play for the nod as to where the idea came from as well.
Oh im liking that a lot. Fair play for the nod as to where the idea came from as well.
In reply to Post #7
Same here mate - I always fish peanuts in with tigers, with a tiger as hook bait. Used properly that will rinse waters, just a shame so many waters don't let you use them, but I get why. Carp love peanuts. I've had some amazing catches using them.
Same here mate - I always fish peanuts in with tigers, with a tiger as hook bait. Used properly that will rinse waters, just a shame so many waters don't let you use them, but I get why. Carp love peanuts. I've had some amazing catches using them.
In reply to Post #8
Whats the idea behind using coke in prep Ken?
Do they outfish non coked versions?
Whats the idea behind using coke in prep Ken?
Do they outfish non coked versions?
Great bait. Soak for a couple of days boil for 20 mins. Ready to use, but can successfully be frozen in the juice.
In reply to Post #8
Peanuts take sugar really well, kens method will fit the bill perfectly
Peanuts take sugar really well, kens method will fit the bill perfectly
In reply to Post #12
i do it as the cola has caramel flavoring and colorings, also why soak in water when you can soak in something that has flavor.
i do it as the cola has caramel flavoring and colorings, also why soak in water when you can soak in something that has flavor.