Just picked up a bag but not sure what is the correct preparation for it. I will soak it for 24 hours but do I also need to boil.
In reply to Post #1
A couple of different ways, sorry can't do links. Take your pick which one to go with. I use Pigeon Conditioner a lot, it's really good and cheap. Just be careful of the bream.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU5lTW9bx2g
https://www.haiths.com/haiths-baits/haiths-baits-red-band/
A couple of different ways, sorry can't do links. Take your pick which one to go with. I use Pigeon Conditioner a lot, it's really good and cheap. Just be careful of the bream.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU5lTW9bx2g
https://www.haiths.com/haiths-baits/haiths-baits-red-band/
Look at top of bait section for bait preparation
In reply to Post #2
Thanks Fred,
Thanks Fred,
In reply to Post #3
Couldn't find anything that's why asked.
Couldn't find anything that's why asked.
In reply to Post #1
Chuck it in a bucket, cover in boiling water, seal and forget about it for 24 hours
Chuck it in a bucket, cover in boiling water, seal and forget about it for 24 hours
In reply to Post #6
Cheers mate, anything I can add to it or just leave as is? Was just going to add maples to start with.
Just watched a YouTube video and guy added bicarbs, salt, tutti frutti, strawberry and scopex.
Cheers mate, anything I can add to it or just leave as is? Was just going to add maples to start with.
Just watched a YouTube video and guy added bicarbs, salt, tutti frutti, strawberry and scopex.
In reply to Post #7
I sometimes put chick peas and sweetcorn in (tinned), but it's decent on it's own mate.
I sometimes put chick peas and sweetcorn in (tinned), but it's decent on it's own mate.
In reply to Post #8
Yes was thinking chick peas and sweet corn as well. Different sizes etc.
Yes was thinking chick peas and sweet corn as well. Different sizes etc.
In reply to Post #1
You can just put it in a bucket and pour boiling water over it and leave for 24 hours, but it definitely seems more attractive after a good boil as well.
You can just put it in a bucket and pour boiling water over it and leave for 24 hours, but it definitely seems more attractive after a good boil as well.
Hoping not to state the obvious! Make sure it doesn't have any maize or white peas mixed in, otherwise the lot will need boiling.
If it's seed only, I always had excellent results for 24hrs in a cool box, expect it to double in size and cover it with a decent amount of boiling water.
If it's seed only, I always had excellent results for 24hrs in a cool box, expect it to double in size and cover it with a decent amount of boiling water.
In reply to Post #10
In your opinion....
In your opinion....
In reply to Post #7
You can add whatever you want, personally a bit of salt after soaking is enough
You can add whatever you want, personally a bit of salt after soaking is enough
In reply to Post #13
personally i do this but i like to leave it a few days before use.
plenty of salt and a bit of time and its perfect.
personally i do this but i like to leave it a few days before use.
plenty of salt and a bit of time and its perfect.
In reply to Post #14
Chuck it in a bucket with some sugar and it goes nice and gloopy. Then add loads of salt to stop it going off too quick. When you use it chuck in a couple of bags of frozen corn. Cheap and easy to prepare, plus mega for cleaning off spots
Chuck it in a bucket with some sugar and it goes nice and gloopy. Then add loads of salt to stop it going off too quick. When you use it chuck in a couple of bags of frozen corn. Cheap and easy to prepare, plus mega for cleaning off spots