Evening , any recommendations for a decent one if these that is capable of sealing boilies etc into bags - say 1/2 to 1kg each .TIA

In reply to Post #1
I have the vacuum sealer as below from Amazon. I seal loads of stuff all the time fresh trout fillets when coming back from fly fishing , all manner of food stuffs + boiles in fact I sealed up just of a kilo today that I brought home from my last session. When I bulk buy bait ether frozen or shelf life I always decant and seal bags in 1kg measures make life so much easier for storage in the freezer or in storage boxes for shelf lifes as you get nice flat slabs.

At 1st there is a bit of trail and error depending if you have it on auto or manual vac and seal setting. On auto it could be viewed as slightly too powerful as you can squish the boiles from a round to a square like shape. That doesn't bother me in the slightest though they still go out in the pond and get munched the same. Hey it may even be a an edge but I doubt it .

I buy large bags can't remember the size of hand but you will find them on Amazon too to fit your needs. I also buy the the vacuum material on a roll that way you can make up bags any size you want. Just a little more effort as you have to deal and edge 1st to create your bespoke bag before you fill, then vac n seal.

This one's £30

Bonsenkitchen
Vacuum Sealer, Fast-Compact Vacuum Sealer Machine, Globefish Technology for High-Speed Continuous Working, Multi-Functional Food Vacuum Sealer with Vacuum Bags & Accessory Hose, White

In reply to Post #2
Just had a look the large bags I presently have are 30x40cm

In reply to Post #2
Lovely and thanks for the detailed reply , much appreciated

I also have a Bonsenkitchen sealer, model number VS3802. I use the Fresko pre-cut bags, 20 x 30 cm and can get 1kg of boilies in one bag. Also perfect for storing food in the freezer ready to take to the lake and reheat in the RIdgemonkey.

In reply to Post #1
If you use the search, Gerry (Old Geezer) recommended one of these once. Do a search on vacuum or sealer.

In reply to Post #1
+1 for the Bonsen.

I prefer the pre-cut bags as they are quicker / less agg - the A4 sized ones take 1kg perfectly with no need to trim prior. I use the smaller bags for smaller quants (eg winter days sessions / barbel bashing) Make sure you use the 'moisture' setting when sealing fresh baits (semi frozen) to ensure all the air is sucked out properly.

I actually like the hexagonal shaped boilies that emerge when you seal softer baits, however if you wash out / place in liquids immediately they soon swell back to a normal spherical shape.

I always take more bait than is needed on a session (because the packs are more compact) and have no fear of returning sealed unused packs back to the freezer as there's no danger of the freezer burn / ice build up that you get with standard ziplock bags. Fresh bait immediately vac sealed also lasts up to a month in the fridge (without freezing) so def worth it for quick grab n go sessions / in bulk prior to longer trips eg France

I picked up a Henkelman Jumbo 42 with 12,000 bags (300mm x 400mm) for a good price back in the summer from a pet shop that was having a clear out. My kids take the p out of me now as I tend to vacuum seal everything I can

I now don't freeze my boilies as they last fine in the bags once sealed and get used up in a month or two anyway just from pre-baiting (I haven't manged to cast a line since June....is it still 'pre-baiting' if you then don't get around to fishing!). I haven't tried particles yet but planning to do so soon and see how long they last.

I am not sure I will ever use up 12k bags though and they are currently taking up a lot of room that I could do with getting back for other stuff

Funnily enough I've just purchased a bonsen one about 6 weeks ago it came with 3 different sized bags + a roll that's stored in the back of the machine so you can have it at any length.

Not used it for boilies yet but experimenting with food and I've had some carrots for over a month in the fridge sealed and they look as fresh as the day I purchased them.

Great purchase 👍 I'm sure it will be fine for particles also

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Hi guys
Never used one. Do you still need to put freezer baits /particle back in freezer after vacuum packing or will it last/have a shelf life without putting back in?

In reply to Post #10
Boilies def will have a shelf life after removing from the freezer . . . however I've never tested this and always put unopened packs back in with little if any adverse effects . . I reckon in the fridge an unopen defrosted post session pack would still last a few weeks . . .might do an experiment and see

Oily hemp never seems to freeze in the first place!

I bought an El Cheapo on some special offer. It was silly money - almost free. I think it's a Silverline or something.

That was about 10 years ago and it's still going strong. It seals, vacuums, removes moisture prior if you want to seal/vacuums items with lots of liquid.

It's really made a huge difference for my homemade baits, baits brought back from a session and food to take fishing.

Probably one of my best all time buys👍

In reply to Post #9
If you have any left after a session you can re-seal them if you want 👍

I use the Bacofoil bags from costco in medium - use them to split meat into portion packs and do exactly the same with my boilies and can easily get 2 k in one of them - hard as nails as well never had one split

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Silvercrest? Aka Lidl/Aldi