In reply to Post #28
I've done well on their hnv spicy bird and fish. I'm no expert but easy to roll and catches fish
I've done well on their hnv spicy bird and fish. I'm no expert but easy to roll and catches fish
In reply to Post #30
That's the way to do it mate, get the hang of rolling bait then start experimenting with your own mixes if you fancy
That's the way to do it mate, get the hang of rolling bait then start experimenting with your own mixes if you fancy
In reply to Post #32
Me and my dad aren't fishing this weekend now, we are going next week though.
I'm still going to have my first go at making boilies tomorrow. Will it best to freeze them when they're dry and get them out next week or could I air dry them and they'll still be good for a week?
Me and my dad aren't fishing this weekend now, we are going next week though.
I'm still going to have my first go at making boilies tomorrow. Will it best to freeze them when they're dry and get them out next week or could I air dry them and they'll still be good for a week?
In reply to Post #33
Personally I always freeze my baits, never been keen on air dried baits unless I can fully rehydrate before fishing.
Personally I always freeze my baits, never been keen on air dried baits unless I can fully rehydrate before fishing.
In reply to Post #33
Either way will be fine mate
Either way will be fine mate
In reply to Post #34
Rehydrating baits with the right liquids can be a real edge. Don't think of air dried baits as inferior. Thry just need a bit more forward planning.
Rehydrating baits with the right liquids can be a real edge. Don't think of air dried baits as inferior. Thry just need a bit more forward planning.
Hi guys
I've got the patshull Park mix and made up just a one egg batch to try, after drying for 24 hours they are quite hard.
Is this a problem with my mix (too much mix/egg) or did I boil too long?
I was hand rolling so they vary a bit in size but are around 14mm. I boiled them for about 90 seconds.
I've got the patshull Park mix and made up just a one egg batch to try, after drying for 24 hours they are quite hard.
Is this a problem with my mix (too much mix/egg) or did I boil too long?
I was hand rolling so they vary a bit in size but are around 14mm. I boiled them for about 90 seconds.
In reply to Post #37
I use the patshull park mix and I think it can be a little on the hard side, 90 secs is fine time wise for 18mm baits. I would invest in a cheap caulking gun and a small gardener 16mm rolling table, it will make it much easier and you will be more satisfied with the end result. I only dry for half hour or so then freeze if not using within a day.
I use the patshull park mix and I think it can be a little on the hard side, 90 secs is fine time wise for 18mm baits. I would invest in a cheap caulking gun and a small gardener 16mm rolling table, it will make it much easier and you will be more satisfied with the end result. I only dry for half hour or so then freeze if not using within a day.
In reply to Post #38
I've ordered a 16mm and 20mm rolling table, 20mm will to try some out in France in May.
I've broke a couple of the boilies open and they are fine inside, just a really hard shell.
I'm hoping after being in the water for a bit they will soften. I've dropped one in my fish tank to check on in the morning
I've ordered a 16mm and 20mm rolling table, 20mm will to try some out in France in May.
I've broke a couple of the boilies open and they are fine inside, just a really hard shell.
I'm hoping after being in the water for a bit they will soften. I've dropped one in my fish tank to check on in the morning
KNocked up a 4 egg mix tonight and they look better than the ones I tried before.
What do you guys recommend as a minimum drying time before popping them in the freezer?
What do you guys recommend as a minimum drying time before popping them in the freezer?
In reply to Post #40
I'd leave them at least 6 hours
I'd leave them at least 6 hours
In reply to Post #41
That's great thanks.
I'll leave them overnight then and bag them up in the morning.
I added some pure squid liquid this time and mixed some chilli powder and turmeric in. They smell pretty good.
That's great thanks.
I'll leave them overnight then and bag them up in the morning.
I added some pure squid liquid this time and mixed some chilli powder and turmeric in. They smell pretty good.
In reply to Post #42
Well done Adam, great to see you have started experimenting already, you are now on the slippery path that bait making can take you on.... Good luck with the baits but I'm sure you will catch on them.
Well done Adam, great to see you have started experimenting already, you are now on the slippery path that bait making can take you on.... Good luck with the baits but I'm sure you will catch on them.
In reply to Post #43
A good trick, particularly at this time of year, is to boil your baits for the minimum amount of time possible, just enough to lightly skin them
A good trick, particularly at this time of year, is to boil your baits for the minimum amount of time possible, just enough to lightly skin them
In reply to Post #44
Better still, don't boil them at all! Roll out the paste as normal and then air-dry the resulting paste ball...Not boilies but pasties
Better still, don't boil them at all! Roll out the paste as normal and then air-dry the resulting paste ball...Not boilies but pasties