With anything practise makes perfect
The more you compress the firmer they become and the longer the breakdown time.
As an example,
If you crumb up some boilies and loose fill the container to the top
When you put the plunger in and really compress it you can get it down to around a third.
Just then keep topping it up and compressing until you get the length you want.
No binder needed if using crumb.
I think iirc
In Jackos book he used one to catch 2 tone but using compressed bread crumb.
I could have a quick read to check..
Here's a Jacko video on it
https://youtu.be/yRIxMz2Tm74?si=aaDR4kO4-RkxV-LD
The more you compress the firmer they become and the longer the breakdown time.
As an example,
If you crumb up some boilies and loose fill the container to the top
When you put the plunger in and really compress it you can get it down to around a third.
Just then keep topping it up and compressing until you get the length you want.
No binder needed if using crumb.
I think iirc
In Jackos book he used one to catch 2 tone but using compressed bread crumb.
I could have a quick read to check..
Here's a Jacko video on it
https://youtu.be/yRIxMz2Tm74?si=aaDR4kO4-RkxV-LD
In reply to Post #12
I started trying to use exact measurements depending on what stick mix ingredients I was using and almost disappeared up my own backside with different textures and absorption rates.
My philosophy now is simply make it up like a moist method mix, you'll know when it's right, they compress like pellets, but breakdown in a sensible time.
I thought I'd get away from bags/mesh with it, but the reality is I haven't, I still use bags and mesh for longer distances.
I prefer the stick maker when I'm using a bait boat with a sloppy or wet mix that melts PVA or up to 40/50 metres casting range, I tend not to cast to the clip when I use it, hope that makes sense, just have a tinker with the mix, it's not difficult and brings a smile to your face when you get it right👍
Tel
I started trying to use exact measurements depending on what stick mix ingredients I was using and almost disappeared up my own backside with different textures and absorption rates.
My philosophy now is simply make it up like a moist method mix, you'll know when it's right, they compress like pellets, but breakdown in a sensible time.
I thought I'd get away from bags/mesh with it, but the reality is I haven't, I still use bags and mesh for longer distances.
I prefer the stick maker when I'm using a bait boat with a sloppy or wet mix that melts PVA or up to 40/50 metres casting range, I tend not to cast to the clip when I use it, hope that makes sense, just have a tinker with the mix, it's not difficult and brings a smile to your face when you get it right👍
Tel
In reply to Post #17
Thanks framey + elltell
Thanks framey + elltell
In reply to Post #1
Thanks for bringing this up again. I'd had these in the basket since the last time they were mentioned, yesterday I paid for them.
As someone who rarely casts out without a stick on the hooklink these should be great.
Thanks for bringing this up again. I'd had these in the basket since the last time they were mentioned, yesterday I paid for them.
As someone who rarely casts out without a stick on the hooklink these should be great.
In reply to Post #18
Let us know how you get on👍👍
Tel
Let us know how you get on👍👍
Tel
In reply to Post #19
Do you get both for £17.50? I can't see where you choose the size before you add to basket
Do you get both for £17.50? I can't see where you choose the size before you add to basket
In reply to Post #21
I think there is only one size now,I wanted the smaller one,but got the larger sent...
No biggie tho..
I think there is only one size now,I wanted the smaller one,but got the larger sent...
No biggie tho..
In reply to Post #22
they good mate?
they good mate?
In reply to Post #21
To be honest I thought it was £17.50 for the pair, being as there wasn't an option, pretty disappointed when only the one arrived and it was the larger size. It's also a lot shorter than I like to use my sticks, so I'll be carrying on with PVA I think.
To be honest I thought it was £17.50 for the pair, being as there wasn't an option, pretty disappointed when only the one arrived and it was the larger size. It's also a lot shorter than I like to use my sticks, so I'll be carrying on with PVA I think.
In reply to Post #24
Could you pull a rig through with a shot on or putty i.e. a pop-up rig? I was wondering how big the center hole is when punched out.
Could you pull a rig through with a shot on or putty i.e. a pop-up rig? I was wondering how big the center hole is when punched out.
In reply to Post #25
I'll have a little dabble when I remember and report back.
I'll have a little dabble when I remember and report back.
In reply to Post #26
Nice one Andy. Cheers
Nice one Andy. Cheers
In reply to Post #25
Hole is a couple of mm so you may struggle to pull a rig through with shot on. A little bit of putty may make it through
Hole is a couple of mm so you may struggle to pull a rig through with shot on. A little bit of putty may make it through
In reply to Post #28
It did look like only a small hole in the video. Thanks for checking and replying.
It did look like only a small hole in the video. Thanks for checking and replying.