Used the Sticky Baits 11mm Krill Floater pellets. They worked a treat and not too expensive from Go Outdoors, with my discount just over £10 for 3 kilos.
In reply to Post #16
Carefully, some want 5kg of high quality boillie for that.
Carefully, some want 5kg of high quality boillie for that.
In reply to Post #17
I've switched to using 11mm floating pellets off eBay, cheap enough. My old faithful fake mixer with the little weight in so the hook is on the top. In the right situation, I don't even use any loose feed. Has worked a treat for years. I don't subscribe to this “get them feeding” malarkey, it's quite possible to catch a single fish if you put the bait in the right place, they're quite stupid fish and will happily slurp a rubber mixer for apparently no reason in my experience.
Alternatively, if they're close in, you just cannot beat a bit of freelined crusty bread. Doesn't get any simpler than that. You just have to be stealthy lol.
I haven't done any fishing behind buzzers yet this season, just the odd few hours here and there, wandering around looking for fish, if I don't find any then it's not a problem, beats working that's for sure
I've switched to using 11mm floating pellets off eBay, cheap enough. My old faithful fake mixer with the little weight in so the hook is on the top. In the right situation, I don't even use any loose feed. Has worked a treat for years. I don't subscribe to this “get them feeding” malarkey, it's quite possible to catch a single fish if you put the bait in the right place, they're quite stupid fish and will happily slurp a rubber mixer for apparently no reason in my experience.
Alternatively, if they're close in, you just cannot beat a bit of freelined crusty bread. Doesn't get any simpler than that. You just have to be stealthy lol.
I haven't done any fishing behind buzzers yet this season, just the odd few hours here and there, wandering around looking for fish, if I don't find any then it's not a problem, beats working that's for sure
In reply to Post #18
Enybody tried the little marshmallows, thay look good but I would eat them, when I buy peperami I have to chuck them in the dirt first otherwise l would eat
Enybody tried the little marshmallows, thay look good but I would eat them, when I buy peperami I have to chuck them in the dirt first otherwise l would eat
If you can find them "Purina Bakers Meaty Meals" Small Dog with Beef, are good.
Last time i got them was from Tesco's.
I'll also second the Sticky Krill Floating Pellets, i usually start with a smaller size pellet (6mm) to get them going, and then I start adding the 11mm's.
Last time i got them was from Tesco's.
I'll also second the Sticky Krill Floating Pellets, i usually start with a smaller size pellet (6mm) to get them going, and then I start adding the 11mm's.
In reply to Post #19
I did try marshmallows some years ago, although they worked to a certain extent, I was not impressed. Bread and mixers especially flavoured ones were more successful at the time.
I have the same problem with peperamim. I've almost given up using it, 1piece for the fish rest for me.
I did try marshmallows some years ago, although they worked to a certain extent, I was not impressed. Bread and mixers especially flavoured ones were more successful at the time.
I have the same problem with peperamim. I've almost given up using it, 1piece for the fish rest for me.
In reply to Post #21
Sugar puffs, they love em
Sugar puffs, they love em
In reply to Post #22
beef and pickeled onion space invaders - caught off the top on both
beef and pickeled onion space invaders - caught off the top on both
In reply to Post #22
I remember reading an article from Bryan Jarrett maybe? He used a sticky sugar puff mix on a homemade cork controller and moulded it around the float with a few sugar puffs on the hook. I tried it a few times and on heavy stocked venues was a great tactic. Wish I could find it as I still have a controller that I made.
I remember reading an article from Bryan Jarrett maybe? He used a sticky sugar puff mix on a homemade cork controller and moulded it around the float with a few sugar puffs on the hook. I tried it a few times and on heavy stocked venues was a great tactic. Wish I could find it as I still have a controller that I made.
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Silkworm pupae
carp love them. I got the below from my supplier.
Silkworm Pupae is acknowledged by Japanese breeders as the ultimate ingredient for feeding and for colour improvement of Koi, Silkworm Pupae have a unique type of protein and silk oil properties that koi can digest easily. Fed as a high protein food 'treat', these dried silkworm pupae are high in silk protein which enhances colour distinction and vibrancy.
Silkworm, has long been acknowledged by Japanese breeders as the Ultimate additive for growth, colour, white skin lustre, and body shape. Silk Worm Pupae has unique protein and silk oil properties that ornamental Koi & Goldfish can digest, that will increase & enhance colours, white skin pigmentation, gloss & improve body shape and growth.
Koi love the taste and Silkworm Pupae is ideal to supplement your Koi's diet in warm summer temperatures. You should not overfeed Silkworm Pupae - only give them what they need and what they are fighting for when you throw some onto the surface of the pond.
Silkworm Pupae is a proven HIGH QUALITY food for rapid growth and excellent skin quality. Silkworm Pupae is HIGH in unprocessed natural protein which is easily digested
Silkworm Pupae is an excellent and powerful supplementary feed for koi. Made from the highest quality silkworm pupae, they are carefully dried out to retain all the goodness with no additives or preservatives included.
This product is an ideal food due to it being rich in proteins. It not only increases the growth rate of your koi but also enhances the colours. Silkworm pupae can be fed as a daily 'treat' or as a power food at maximum of 30% of total food volume. Due to the high protein and fat content values, it is recommended not to feed below temperatures of 15C/59F.
To improve the digestion ability of your koi further, put the pupae in warm water for half an hour before use.
Silkworm Pupae is a high quality food for rapid growth and excellent colour, its High in unprocessed natural protein which is easily digested
Carefully selected and dried to retain all the goodness with no additives or preservatives added. Rich in proteins this natural food not only increases growth rate but also enhances colour.
Protein: 41%
Fat: 18.8%
Fibre: 2.2%
Ash: 5.4%
Moisture: 6.4%
Silkworm pupae
carp love them. I got the below from my supplier.
Silkworm Pupae is acknowledged by Japanese breeders as the ultimate ingredient for feeding and for colour improvement of Koi, Silkworm Pupae have a unique type of protein and silk oil properties that koi can digest easily. Fed as a high protein food 'treat', these dried silkworm pupae are high in silk protein which enhances colour distinction and vibrancy.
Silkworm, has long been acknowledged by Japanese breeders as the Ultimate additive for growth, colour, white skin lustre, and body shape. Silk Worm Pupae has unique protein and silk oil properties that ornamental Koi & Goldfish can digest, that will increase & enhance colours, white skin pigmentation, gloss & improve body shape and growth.
Koi love the taste and Silkworm Pupae is ideal to supplement your Koi's diet in warm summer temperatures. You should not overfeed Silkworm Pupae - only give them what they need and what they are fighting for when you throw some onto the surface of the pond.
Silkworm Pupae is a proven HIGH QUALITY food for rapid growth and excellent skin quality. Silkworm Pupae is HIGH in unprocessed natural protein which is easily digested
Silkworm Pupae is an excellent and powerful supplementary feed for koi. Made from the highest quality silkworm pupae, they are carefully dried out to retain all the goodness with no additives or preservatives included.
This product is an ideal food due to it being rich in proteins. It not only increases the growth rate of your koi but also enhances the colours. Silkworm pupae can be fed as a daily 'treat' or as a power food at maximum of 30% of total food volume. Due to the high protein and fat content values, it is recommended not to feed below temperatures of 15C/59F.
To improve the digestion ability of your koi further, put the pupae in warm water for half an hour before use.
Silkworm Pupae is a high quality food for rapid growth and excellent colour, its High in unprocessed natural protein which is easily digested
Carefully selected and dried to retain all the goodness with no additives or preservatives added. Rich in proteins this natural food not only increases growth rate but also enhances colour.
Protein: 41%
Fat: 18.8%
Fibre: 2.2%
Ash: 5.4%
Moisture: 6.4%
In reply to Post #25
Very interesting, cheers
Very interesting, cheers
In reply to Post #25
Are these the dried ones? The ones I tried were very light and needed to be spodded out, catapult range was only a couple of rod lengths.
I also made boilies using them ground up, put a bit much in the first batch and they floated. I did catch on them, can't remember why I gave up on it, probably the expense, I still think it could be a very usefull ingredient with a bit of research.
Are these the dried ones? The ones I tried were very light and needed to be spodded out, catapult range was only a couple of rod lengths.
I also made boilies using them ground up, put a bit much in the first batch and they floated. I did catch on them, can't remember why I gave up on it, probably the expense, I still think it could be a very usefull ingredient with a bit of research.
In reply to Post #27
yes mate, the dried ones i get from Absolute Koi.
soak them and they make a wonderful sinking hook bait
yes mate, the dried ones i get from Absolute Koi.
soak them and they make a wonderful sinking hook bait
Cat biscuits are my favourite. They come in some really carpy flavours as well, sardine and tuna mmm
Looking at the ingredients and wot not I've always been tempted by ferret food, never quite hot round to it though.