Hello everyone. I have been contemplating starting to prepare my own particles as it seems very appealing for the low cost and also the effectiveness of some home prepared particles. But I am new to this and have done pretty much no research whatsoever, which I probably should as I am also aware that if done wrong it can cause harm to the fish. So here I am. I would like to know what everyone uses to soak and boil their particles, which would be a good one to start off with, how to store, some rules I should follow when cooking. So basically what I'm asking is a beginners guide to making your own particles, to try and point me in the right direction and help me catch some carp on some home prepared particles! Thank you for taking the time to read this.
In reply to Post #1
There is a prep guide at the top of the bait section which will give you the soak and boil times you need
There is a prep guide at the top of the bait section which will give you the soak and boil times you need
In reply to Post #2
Thanks mate. Will use that for reference for the cooking stages. Sorry to bother you. Should have looked at that before.
Thanks mate. Will use that for reference for the cooking stages. Sorry to bother you. Should have looked at that before.
In reply to Post #3
And if you want a really cheap particle, go for Pigeon Conditioner, loads cheaper than hemp. And really easy to prepare, have a look at the recent post on it, it tells you how to prep it.
And if you want a really cheap particle, go for Pigeon Conditioner, loads cheaper than hemp. And really easy to prepare, have a look at the recent post on it, it tells you how to prep it.
In reply to Post #4
smells fantastic when it cooks as well, nice aniseed smell.
smells fantastic when it cooks as well, nice aniseed smell.
Hello. Thanks guys for the replies. Something what I would like to know is what boiler you use when preparing the particles, and maybe one that isn't too expensive, does the job okay and to get me started. Thanks in advance
Hello. Thanks guys for the replies. Something what I would like to know is what boiler you use when preparing the particles, and maybe one that isn't too expensive, does the job okay and to get me started. Thanks in advance
In reply to Post #7
an old burco does the job.
an old burco does the job.
In reply to Post #7
some people use an old burco - can be picked up cheap second hand and run a cable to do it outside.
I have a large catering stock pot that I picked up for a few quid, and just do it on the hob in the kitchen (understanding missus)
The other options is to buy an outdoor gas burner and a gas canister. Cheap per use if you're going to do loads, but a chunky investment up front.
some people use an old burco - can be picked up cheap second hand and run a cable to do it outside.
I have a large catering stock pot that I picked up for a few quid, and just do it on the hob in the kitchen (understanding missus)
The other options is to buy an outdoor gas burner and a gas canister. Cheap per use if you're going to do loads, but a chunky investment up front.
In reply to Post #7
For pigeon conditioner you don't really need one. Just use a kettle and pour boiling water on
For pigeon conditioner you don't really need one. Just use a kettle and pour boiling water on
In reply to Post #10
Thanks. How long would you leave it in the water?
Thanks. How long would you leave it in the water?
In reply to Post #11
Until the carp have hoovered it all up
Until the carp have hoovered it all up
In reply to Post #11
As I said in post 4, have a look at the recent post, all info on there.
As I said in post 4, have a look at the recent post, all info on there.