I'm thinking about preparing my own particle, do you do it and is it still worth it? I'll probably start with hemp and maples for now have you got any tips or should I just buy it?
In reply to Post #1
Absolutely do it yourself, the pre done stiluff is ****. For maples, a little thaumatin b in the soak makes a massive difference. For hemp, do nothing. It's at its best plain imo
Absolutely do it yourself, the pre done stiluff is ****. For maples, a little thaumatin b in the soak makes a massive difference. For hemp, do nothing. It's at its best plain imo
In reply to Post #1
Absolutely do it yourself, the pre done stuff is ****. For maples, a little thaumatin b in the soak makes a massive difference. For hemp, do nothing. It's at its best plain imo
Absolutely do it yourself, the pre done stuff is ****. For maples, a little thaumatin b in the soak makes a massive difference. For hemp, do nothing. It's at its best plain imo
In reply to Post #3
Where do you get your stuff from?
Where do you get your stuff from?
In reply to Post #4
Try a local animal feed suppliers that's local to you if possible. That way you save on postage as sacks of 25kg particles soon mount up.
I buy mine from Titmuss in Wheathamstead or a member of one of my waters who we sadly lost a while ago used to organise a big bulk purchase.
Try a local animal feed suppliers that's local to you if possible. That way you save on postage as sacks of 25kg particles soon mount up.
I buy mine from Titmuss in Wheathamstead or a member of one of my waters who we sadly lost a while ago used to organise a big bulk purchase.
In reply to Post #1
i do, i cant stand pre prepared particles!
tigers, i soak in liquid glucose, tip water out, then boil then when luke warm add the glucose liquid back in
hemp, nothing, soak and boil
simples
i do, i cant stand pre prepared particles!
tigers, i soak in liquid glucose, tip water out, then boil then when luke warm add the glucose liquid back in
hemp, nothing, soak and boil
simples
In reply to Post #4
Either titmuss in Wheathampstead, or g and m growers at biggleswade. Your local farm shop is worth looking at
Either titmuss in Wheathampstead, or g and m growers at biggleswade. Your local farm shop is worth looking at
In reply to Post #7
I thought this was going to be bailies - as has been said below, particles are a piece of pies to do. If he lame you fish only allow “shop bought” particles, just put hem in an empty shop bought container!
I thought this was going to be bailies - as has been said below, particles are a piece of pies to do. If he lame you fish only allow “shop bought” particles, just put hem in an empty shop bought container!
In reply to Post #8
Nice try one of my locals insist on the containers being either unopened on arrival or buying them from them
Nice try one of my locals insist on the containers being either unopened on arrival or buying them from them
Try Mainline prepared Tiger nuts as a safety net, there are lots of youtube vids on all particle prep. 
In reply to Post #1
Always have done my own particles and frankly wouldn't touch the jars and tins sold in tackle shops, notwithstanding the cost of it! What would 10kg cost you in tins?!
The main baits I use are tigers and peanuts (yes, shut up, awesome bait); also for waters where sadly I can't use those, chick peas, maples and pintos. Prepare them by soaking for 3 days, then boil for 45 minutes, then soak again for 24 hours; after which I freeze down in 5kg bags for use when I need it. Nothing difficult about it and large quantities are very cost effective.
Always have done my own particles and frankly wouldn't touch the jars and tins sold in tackle shops, notwithstanding the cost of it! What would 10kg cost you in tins?!
The main baits I use are tigers and peanuts (yes, shut up, awesome bait); also for waters where sadly I can't use those, chick peas, maples and pintos. Prepare them by soaking for 3 days, then boil for 45 minutes, then soak again for 24 hours; after which I freeze down in 5kg bags for use when I need it. Nothing difficult about it and large quantities are very cost effective.