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What size pellet to use? (8 posts / 3,102 views)
simon50028 simon50028
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Post #1 19 Feb 2025 20:35
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Hello All.
As the title says, what size pellet to use and why?
TIA
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #2 19 Feb 2025 23:37
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In reply to Post #1
To use for what, hook baits, freebies, floaters, method?

Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #3 20 Feb 2025 08:18
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I just gone back to using pellets instead of particles. Tend to use 8 & 5mm as the 5's are quick break down.
Jimmers532
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Post #4 20 Feb 2025 08:35
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In reply to Post #1
Depends on the situation for me. If I'm baiting up I use 4mm pellet mixed with hemp but when it comes to fishing I like an 8mm, i prefer bigger food items when I'm fishing as I find the carp easier to hook. Also can get them out a decent distance with the catapult.
djstrauss281 djstrauss281
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Post #5 20 Feb 2025 10:07
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In reply to Post #1
Depends on scenario, venue, time of year.

Summer months do a mix of high oil 6/8mm

Winter months low oil 3mm
simon50028 simon50028
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Post #6 20 Feb 2025 17:12
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In reply to Post #2
To use as free feed, with hook baits over the top
Neil_no_Fish
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Post #7 21 Feb 2025 09:20
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Nice oily 17s in summer 2mm mix in winter for bags general feed 8mm
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #8 22 Feb 2025 12:35
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In reply to Post #6
I always use a mix of sizes as long as I'm not catapulting them out. Currently got a mix of micro, 2mm, 4mm, 6mm and 8mm that I am using in mesh bags. Would use the same for spombing or using a baiting pole
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