In reply to Post #30
little tip for you
when fishing with half a brazil on the hook
use a ground bait, slice up a few cooked brazils like garlic slices
and don't forget....you don't need many brazils at all to be successful
little tip for you
when fishing with half a brazil on the hook
use a ground bait, slice up a few cooked brazils like garlic slices
and don't forget....you don't need many brazils at all to be successful
In reply to Post #31
Sounds like a good plan, thanks. I was going to do crushed brazils mixed with some crumb boilie in a mesh bag, slid down the hook link to mask the hook and keep it all straight on the cast....but I like the sound of something that has worked well for you so I'll give that a whirl
Sounds like a good plan, thanks. I was going to do crushed brazils mixed with some crumb boilie in a mesh bag, slid down the hook link to mask the hook and keep it all straight on the cast....but I like the sound of something that has worked well for you so I'll give that a whirl
In reply to Post #32
ive used the "garlic" slices for a few yrs now with very good results mate...only need a handful though
ive used the "garlic" slices for a few yrs now with very good results mate...only need a handful though
In reply to Post #33
Okey doke.... You've convinced me mate, garlic slices it is
Okey doke.... You've convinced me mate, garlic slices it is
As a hookbait I just use half a bit straight from the bag. You only have to drill one out to see the amount of oil that oozes out, fish on the bottom over hemp with confidence!
In reply to Post #35
Using a Brazil hookbait tomorrow- uncooked On the hair. I have blitzed half the bag through the blender for a Small stick -
it still has very small bits of nut init, is it okay as I have not cooked or soaked them? Not putting any free offerings out!
Using a Brazil hookbait tomorrow- uncooked On the hair. I have blitzed half the bag through the blender for a Small stick -
it still has very small bits of nut init, is it okay as I have not cooked or soaked them? Not putting any free offerings out!
In reply to Post #36
Once you have soaked and boiled the Brazil nuts, do you drain the water and store dry...or store in some waters?
Once you have soaked and boiled the Brazil nuts, do you drain the water and store dry...or store in some waters?
Going to drag this thread up.
Best way to preserve brazils (and tigers) ??
Currently store tigers in the fridge in the gloop in pots and take one in the rucksack and put them back in the fridge afterwards. Seem to last a while but im wondering if this will work the same with brazils.
Have thought about using betalin which I know will work but will it lock the oils in?
In the past have tried using honey but 1. its so messy and 2. once it crystalises its a pain.
Anyone got any tips?
Best way to preserve brazils (and tigers) ??
Currently store tigers in the fridge in the gloop in pots and take one in the rucksack and put them back in the fridge afterwards. Seem to last a while but im wondering if this will work the same with brazils.
Have thought about using betalin which I know will work but will it lock the oils in?
In the past have tried using honey but 1. its so messy and 2. once it crystalises its a pain.
Anyone got any tips?
In reply to Post #38
I've always used Brazils mega fresh and find that they seem to work better, note that I said seem to work better, not proven. To my palate Brazils turn foul if not kept fresh.
Tigers are very different. I have used them fresh, ancient, boosted and unboosted and have never, in all honesty been dissatisfied.
Use Brazils very sparingly and boil them fresh. Small pack from the supermarket should be plenty. And don't bother preserving them.
I've always used Brazils mega fresh and find that they seem to work better, note that I said seem to work better, not proven. To my palate Brazils turn foul if not kept fresh.
Tigers are very different. I have used them fresh, ancient, boosted and unboosted and have never, in all honesty been dissatisfied.
Use Brazils very sparingly and boil them fresh. Small pack from the supermarket should be plenty. And don't bother preserving them.
In reply to Post #1
why boil them, if fishing as hookbaits only, whats the advantage of boiling them ? there so oily, straight out the bag and Ive caught well using them. Just curious as to why people boil them and any advantage in doing so
why boil them, if fishing as hookbaits only, whats the advantage of boiling them ? there so oily, straight out the bag and Ive caught well using them. Just curious as to why people boil them and any advantage in doing so
In reply to Post #40
I've always given them a quick boil. I really don't know why and suspect it is not necessary but have always felt that it helps release ‘something' more easily.
I've always given them a quick boil. I really don't know why and suspect it is not necessary but have always felt that it helps release ‘something' more easily.
In reply to Post #38
easy just Use a PROPER vacuum packer
I have some Brazils that are 4 years old and perfect
I used Brazils fishing in Europe (had fish in Rainbow on a Brazil nut) mainly used them as they are but have also flavoured them with peppermint oil and caught too
easy just Use a PROPER vacuum packer
I have some Brazils that are 4 years old and perfect
I used Brazils fishing in Europe (had fish in Rainbow on a Brazil nut) mainly used them as they are but have also flavoured them with peppermint oil and caught too
In reply to Post #42
Vacuum pack could be solution in small packs of no more than 15/20. Few hookbaits and some to crush/slice as freebies.
Trying the honey route again, with acacia honey which is runnier and according to honey science, takes much longer to crystallise. See how that goes for hookbaits only.
Vacuum pack could be solution in small packs of no more than 15/20. Few hookbaits and some to crush/slice as freebies.
Trying the honey route again, with acacia honey which is runnier and according to honey science, takes much longer to crystallise. See how that goes for hookbaits only.
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In reply to Post #44
can someone tell me if brazils would avoid tench please?
can someone tell me if brazils would avoid tench please?