In reply to Post #15
Baffles me as well.
I was brought up on your hookbait had to mimic your freebies, and being a 'if it ain't broke' type of person I will continue to do so wherever possible.
Baffles me as well.
I was brought up on your hookbait had to mimic your freebies, and being a 'if it ain't broke' type of person I will continue to do so wherever possible.
Been using bottom baits pretty much exclusively for the last 5 years or so, even if the bottom is dirty with lots of debris.
In reply to Post #15
why do pple think that a pot of "Special" hookbaits are better?
A few reasons:
- Varying levels of buoyancy to suit different rigs/substrates
- Attempting to get the bites that bit quicker with the use of colour or supercharged attractors
- Longevity (many decent baits barely last a night on the deck)
- Better resistance to nuisance species
I've no doubt that there are plenty of anglers that use special hookbaits because an advert told them to, but that's not the only reason.
why do pple think that a pot of "Special" hookbaits are better?
A few reasons:
- Varying levels of buoyancy to suit different rigs/substrates
- Attempting to get the bites that bit quicker with the use of colour or supercharged attractors
- Longevity (many decent baits barely last a night on the deck)
- Better resistance to nuisance species
I've no doubt that there are plenty of anglers that use special hookbaits because an advert told them to, but that's not the only reason.
In reply to Post #18
no rules in crap fishing
no rules in crap fishing
In reply to Post #15
Because they won't survive In most waters with little fish or crays
Because sometimes we want them to pick something else up first
Because your rig won't sit very well over the crap on the lakebed
Many many reasons to use something else
But I do agree that a matching one has its place for sure
Because they won't survive In most waters with little fish or crays
Because sometimes we want them to pick something else up first
Because your rig won't sit very well over the crap on the lakebed
Many many reasons to use something else
But I do agree that a matching one has its place for sure
In reply to Post #20
a) Harden or air dry your bottom bait
b) maybe, but not overly convinced if they are feeding over kgs of the same food item
c) agree
d) agree to a point
e) 100% agree
a) Harden or air dry your bottom bait
b) maybe, but not overly convinced if they are feeding over kgs of the same food item
c) agree
d) agree to a point
e) 100% agree
In reply to Post #3
Oh I love that!
Still, you can't beat a special in certain situations.Single hook bait fishing. However over bait they will eat practically anything as has been proved time and time again!
Oh I love that!
Still, you can't beat a special in certain situations.Single hook bait fishing. However over bait they will eat practically anything as has been proved time and time again!
In reply to Post #20
Because your rig won't sit very well over the crap on the lakebed
Use a matching pop up. Doesn't have to be different.
Don't get me wrong, at the start of the year i promised myself I'd only have 1 flavour of “alternative”, but I've now got 6 😂
Because your rig won't sit very well over the crap on the lakebed
Use a matching pop up. Doesn't have to be different.
Don't get me wrong, at the start of the year i promised myself I'd only have 1 flavour of “alternative”, but I've now got 6 😂
In reply to Post #23
Matching pop ups........outrageous 😂😂😂 I'm a big fan from may to late autumn. And I mean made from the basemix so it's as close as it needs to be!
Matching pop ups........outrageous 😂😂😂 I'm a big fan from may to late autumn. And I mean made from the basemix so it's as close as it needs to be!
In reply to Post #24
It'll never catch on! I normally get extra paste and roll cork balls from that 🤷🏻♀️
It'll never catch on! I normally get extra paste and roll cork balls from that 🤷🏻♀️
In reply to Post #10
In reply to Post #8
i had a 7 and half lb er on 2 double 15s last week lol prob smallest in lake lol
i had a 7 and half lb er on 2 double 15s last week lol prob smallest in lake lol