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Groundbait Ball Catapult (6 posts / 1,071 views)
Comebackkid Comebackkid
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Post #1 3 Feb 2021 18:47
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Most of my club lakes have Spomb/Spod bans so I'm looking for an alternative way of getting beds of bait/particle in.

Method feeder is an option but thinking the old fashioned groundbait approach. What's the max range you can fire balls out and what's a decent catapult to do it with?

lilharbs lilharbs
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Post #2 3 Feb 2021 18:54
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Could you get through a loophole and use a groundbait sling? If not I would go for 50-60yds with a good catapult and the right size groundbait balls and consistency. Others who have more experience may suggest a greater range with a catty however.
Gregc1980
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Post #3 3 Feb 2021 18:54
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In reply to Post #1
Gardner ground bait launchers are good onece you get the knack of it
framey framey
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Post #4 3 Feb 2021 19:05
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Can you still buy a whopper dropper pult?
Comebackkid Comebackkid
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Post #5 3 Feb 2021 19:16
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In reply to Post #3
Yeah have been tempted by a launcher, you dont see them used so naturally assumed they were a pain in the back side.
Wilberforce
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Post #6 3 Feb 2021 19:52
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In reply to Post #4
Trev Tomlin's whopper droppers do come up second hand occasionally..they are no longer made though.
Drennan do a model called Groundbait caty x long range that has a similar pouch. Replacement pouches are available for about £4 if one wanted to convert a suitable frame.
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