In reply to Post #15
I use Flavours from Geoff kemp, mainline and BAF. I don't think Ian uses any from what he was saying on another thread a while back.
As far as sweeteners I've used powdered and liquid in the past. My flavours are liquid, but I also include a fruit powder. The bulk of my attraction comes from powdered additives.
I'm in Dunstable. Is that local to you?
I use Flavours from Geoff kemp, mainline and BAF. I don't think Ian uses any from what he was saying on another thread a while back.
As far as sweeteners I've used powdered and liquid in the past. My flavours are liquid, but I also include a fruit powder. The bulk of my attraction comes from powdered additives.
I'm in Dunstable. Is that local to you?
In reply to Post #13
Some gardner tables and a decent caulking gun will help no end. I only use the standard width ones as I don't need to roll big quantities and can knock up enough for a session in a couple of hours easily. A dough mixer is a worthwhile invertment too if you do get into rolling all your own. Got a nice little bosch thing from ebay brand new for under £50, its only small but can do a 6egg mix comfortably. I get one mix made, then while it's resting do a second mix and so on, and then while the later mixes are resting you can roll and start to boil the first one. It takes a little getting used to and you will most likely make a few mistakes along the way but when you get into it it's dead easy and rewarding. There are some great pre made base mixes available if you don't want to go down the route or making your own from scratch. Also, look at different spices, imo they are way more effective than any artificial flavours
Some gardner tables and a decent caulking gun will help no end. I only use the standard width ones as I don't need to roll big quantities and can knock up enough for a session in a couple of hours easily. A dough mixer is a worthwhile invertment too if you do get into rolling all your own. Got a nice little bosch thing from ebay brand new for under £50, its only small but can do a 6egg mix comfortably. I get one mix made, then while it's resting do a second mix and so on, and then while the later mixes are resting you can roll and start to boil the first one. It takes a little getting used to and you will most likely make a few mistakes along the way but when you get into it it's dead easy and rewarding. There are some great pre made base mixes available if you don't want to go down the route or making your own from scratch. Also, look at different spices, imo they are way more effective than any artificial flavours
Okay so it's sort of finding my medium. I'll concentrate on the hook baits for now definitely. It seems a lot of the bait making gear is sold out online (guns and tables) so I'll have to have a proper look around see what I can get that's still delivering - just got a load of end tackle for rig making too missus isnt going to like it 😂 yeah I'm dunstable - 3 years there this month
In reply to Post #18
Don't waste your money on a fishing branded bait gun, you can buy the same thing from a builders merchant for quite a bit cheaper. Plus keep your eye out on eBay, and tackle trader too. Second hand setups come about now and again
There's actually one on tackle trader now which looks a reasonable buy
Don't waste your money on a fishing branded bait gun, you can buy the same thing from a builders merchant for quite a bit cheaper. Plus keep your eye out on eBay, and tackle trader too. Second hand setups come about now and again
There's actually one on tackle trader now which looks a reasonable buy
In reply to Post #19
I've got about 10 caulking guns do you just buy a different insert for it then? I'll have a look and see what I can find
I've got about 10 caulking guns do you just buy a different insert for it then? I'll have a look and see what I can find
In reply to Post #20
You can buy a new insert yes, although the heavy duty version with a metal barrel are much better
You can buy a new insert yes, although the heavy duty version with a metal barrel are much better
In reply to Post #21
Thanks mate appreciate all the advice do you air dry them in a bag aswell?
Thanks mate appreciate all the advice do you air dry them in a bag aswell?
In reply to Post #22
I use mushroom trays to dry them. Chuck them in, give it a couple of hour and give them a shake about and then leave overnight
I use mushroom trays to dry them. Chuck them in, give it a couple of hour and give them a shake about and then leave overnight
In reply to Post #23
Okay mate thanks. Last question I think, how long do the hook baits last? Also the boilies I know you said you make them up for when you're ready to use them but say I over do it abit and have some left over would they be fine being left in a bucket mixed with liquids etc?
Okay mate thanks. Last question I think, how long do the hook baits last? Also the boilies I know you said you make them up for when you're ready to use them but say I over do it abit and have some left over would they be fine being left in a bucket mixed with liquids etc?
In reply to Post #24
If you air dry your pop ups for a week then they should effectively be shelf life.
Left over bait should really be frozen to guarantee it's freshness. You can glug them but again make sure toy air dry them a bit first. If you lock in moisture they could turn in the bucket. If you want to keep them a bit longer then add vegetable glycerin or better still their liquid preservatives to the mix or at least glaze them in it. It's available from BAF and it's fairly cheap.
If you air dry your pop ups for a week then they should effectively be shelf life.
Left over bait should really be frozen to guarantee it's freshness. You can glug them but again make sure toy air dry them a bit first. If you lock in moisture they could turn in the bucket. If you want to keep them a bit longer then add vegetable glycerin or better still their liquid preservatives to the mix or at least glaze them in it. It's available from BAF and it's fairly cheap.
In reply to Post #24
If you dry your hookbaits properly they will last ages, and if you coat in a little oil pretty much indefinitely. If you can keep them in the fridge between sessions even better. As for your loose baits again if you dry them and keep them dry and in a dry bag then they will last ages. If they get too hard then just rehydrate them in some particle water or anything else that's thin. Or just bag them up and chuck them in the freezer until you go again
If you dry your hookbaits properly they will last ages, and if you coat in a little oil pretty much indefinitely. If you can keep them in the fridge between sessions even better. As for your loose baits again if you dry them and keep them dry and in a dry bag then they will last ages. If they get too hard then just rehydrate them in some particle water or anything else that's thin. Or just bag them up and chuck them in the freezer until you go again
In reply to Post #26
Okay so I'll pick up a couple of air dry bags - as they'll have to be hung somewhere inside as I live in a flat and have a cat so don't want them being eaten. I'll add some preservative to the pop ups see how I go
Okay so I'll pick up a couple of air dry bags - as they'll have to be hung somewhere inside as I live in a flat and have a cat so don't want them being eaten. I'll add some preservative to the pop ups see how I go
In reply to Post #27
If you want cheap air dry bags, then have a look at the fine mesh bags Sainsbury's sell to put your loose fruit and veg in. I think they are 30p each. Plenty big enough for a 1 egg mix.
If you want to produce nice looking barrels use a nozzle that is 2 sizes smaller than your rolling table.
I have been playing around with BAF's wafter mixes and found them to be excellent. I had some in a jug to test the buoyancy and they remained buoyant enough after 48hrs. They were quite soft when i hoisted them out. Perhaps adding some whey gel or a small sachet would sort this out?
If you want cheap air dry bags, then have a look at the fine mesh bags Sainsbury's sell to put your loose fruit and veg in. I think they are 30p each. Plenty big enough for a 1 egg mix.
If you want to produce nice looking barrels use a nozzle that is 2 sizes smaller than your rolling table.
I have been playing around with BAF's wafter mixes and found them to be excellent. I had some in a jug to test the buoyancy and they remained buoyant enough after 48hrs. They were quite soft when i hoisted them out. Perhaps adding some whey gel or a small sachet would sort this out?
In reply to Post #27
Just dry your popups properly and you won't need to use any nasty preservatives mate
Just dry your popups properly and you won't need to use any nasty preservatives mate
Hi yes just to clarify when I said about preservatives I was referring to loose feed not hookbaits and only then if you were short on freezer space to add it to give you a short shelf life.