Years ago before wafters there was an article on how to negate the weight of hook and line. You just hooked a bit of cork on the hook, cut it down to just taking weight, remove it then make a bolie out around this as you normally would. No wafting just adding back the correct buoyancy. Does it matter - all the 1%s I guess. Whilst I spent all last winter using a plain bottom bait out the batch, I did and always would add something to help the rig act the same as a freebie.
I also use at least 2 sizes of baits and thier ain't a carp around that can work out the exact suck per bait. Like most things, it's about how easy or difficult you want it to be - I prefer overthinking and may cost me or help me but it's all fun.
I also use at least 2 sizes of baits and thier ain't a carp around that can work out the exact suck per bait. Like most things, it's about how easy or difficult you want it to be - I prefer overthinking and may cost me or help me but it's all fun.
In reply to Post #10
Sharp hooks. 3 years ago I stopped being lazy and started to sharpen every cast. Whilst I had the kit, and knew it was worth it. I wouldn't bother IF I felt it was sharp enough, or hadn't had a run, or it was dark, or raining etc.
Now I do it. And if I cock it up and take a better edge of with a pass I keep doing it until its sticky sharp.
Since then , I have consistently caught more fish.
Sharp hooks. 3 years ago I stopped being lazy and started to sharpen every cast. Whilst I had the kit, and knew it was worth it. I wouldn't bother IF I felt it was sharp enough, or hadn't had a run, or it was dark, or raining etc.
Now I do it. And if I cock it up and take a better edge of with a pass I keep doing it until its sticky sharp.
Since then , I have consistently caught more fish.
In reply to Post #13
That's a good answer but whilst on bench I would hope you would be watching the water. It's simple mistakes that can make or break a trip, well done though on going in to the chippy .
That's a good answer but whilst on bench I would hope you would be watching the water. It's simple mistakes that can make or break a trip, well done though on going in to the chippy .
In reply to Post #18
Oh yes ,visualisation.of the intended quarry always paramount on my bench for sure..
A few decent ,curry sauce flavoured chips flicked into the depths ,confirmed they be there..but on this trip its all about cod chips ,curry sauce,a bit of roaching on the pin,...wife turns up with dog,plus two cold rattlers..
Living the dream mate..
Plus ,I do indeed ,mainly use hookbaits straight from packet,no worries or lack of confidence..
Good luck,baint zackly..👍
Oh yes ,visualisation.of the intended quarry always paramount on my bench for sure..
A few decent ,curry sauce flavoured chips flicked into the depths ,confirmed they be there..but on this trip its all about cod chips ,curry sauce,a bit of roaching on the pin,...wife turns up with dog,plus two cold rattlers..
Living the dream mate..
Plus ,I do indeed ,mainly use hookbaits straight from packet,no worries or lack of confidence..
Good luck,baint zackly..👍
In reply to Post #19
Your 1 step ahead of me, chips, bait, so your baiting and eating
Could that curry sauce be a hidro or am I still catching up ,thanks.
Edges
Your 1 step ahead of me, chips, bait, so your baiting and eating
Could that curry sauce be a hidro or am I still catching up ,thanks.
Edges
In reply to Post #20
Yes,you've got it in one Snapper,it's hydrological, ionised ,reconstituted and thus fit for human and piscatorial consumption..plus it taste nice..
The whole subject is subjective,marmite..lol
🤣
Yes,you've got it in one Snapper,it's hydrological, ionised ,reconstituted and thus fit for human and piscatorial consumption..plus it taste nice..
The whole subject is subjective,marmite..lol
🤣
In reply to Post #21
I dare say even isack would have pondered the virtues of hydros under the bough of a oak away from the midday sun in-between gudgeon parties and a tipple
Mad dogs
I dare say even isack would have pondered the virtues of hydros under the bough of a oak away from the midday sun in-between gudgeon parties and a tipple
Mad dogs
In reply to Post #22
A good old bottom bait is a very good tactic right now! Big and heavy ones too!
A good old bottom bait is a very good tactic right now! Big and heavy ones too!
In reply to Post #23
Agree with that!
Also, linked to the thread title, does anyone use boilie freebies that haven't been 'pimped/soaked/prepped' in some way, just straight out the freezer?
Agree with that!
Also, linked to the thread title, does anyone use boilie freebies that haven't been 'pimped/soaked/prepped' in some way, just straight out the freezer?
In reply to Post #24
yeap, straight out the bag, i know full well the carp are feeding on my feeebies, so having a hookbait thats exactly the same as im feeding them has got to be an advantage.
what do they call it these days "match the hatch"
yeap, straight out the bag, i know full well the carp are feeding on my feeebies, so having a hookbait thats exactly the same as im feeding them has got to be an advantage.
what do they call it these days "match the hatch"
In reply to Post #25
They do. Although I've never known a boilie to hatch
They do. Although I've never known a boilie to hatch
In reply to Post #26
nor me, maybe thats the new "active"
nor me, maybe thats the new "active"
In reply to Post #27
These bait companies have mastered the art of catching anglers that's for sure...
These bait companies have mastered the art of catching anglers that's for sure...
In reply to Post #27
It is an interesting point, whether dousing freebies with liquids and whether or not it helps / makes a difference.
It is an interesting point, whether dousing freebies with liquids and whether or not it helps / makes a difference.
In reply to Post #29
catch the angler first
catch the angler first