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In reply to Post #1
I double the length of floss and double it over to create a loop, then pull the loop through the hookbait, making sure the tag ends are still visible through the bottom of bait next to the micro swivel. Then put a bait stop in and pull down the tag ends to secure the bait stop and then blob the tag ends on the underside next to the swivel.
To be honest i rarely use this unless I know I'm casting at range or fishing a single. i to very rarely loose a bait that is blobbed on the traditional way.
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I suppose it could be an issue with really soft baits but iv never had a bait come off from the floss and blob method .
I generally use shop bought wafters .
I don't even “blob” any more , I just let the floss burn down
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In reply to Post #35
This was exactly the reason why it wasn't working for me. I now use a strong braid loop in which I put a boilie stopper and this seems to work....
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In reply to Post #1
Always use a v fine drill / needle to mount the bait if blobbing floss . . .pinch the micro ring swivel when pulling the doubled up floss through (easier with a fine latch gate / splicing needle IMO) and pull the bait up onto the swivel barrel . . .make sure you've got enough excess floss to create a 'decent' blob . . .flatten with the edge of your lighter or thumb. TBF I would not use floss if fishing softer baits / bottom baits out of the bag. . .on the same basis I wouldn't use a bait screw either - better to use a standard hair with a stop and a small float stop / split shot to the underside to keep the softer bait from moving about . . .
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In reply to Post #32
If you have crays and crabs, use 25lb flouro carbon to replace the floss and blob it.
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I've just bought some of the Korda Floss Stops and they remind me of something. When I fished spam years ago (probably decades) I cut a disc of plastic from something like a old store card or margerine/ice cream tub, pierce a hole in the centre, and mount it after the bait securing with a hair stop/twig whatever.
Seems to me it's convenient having them pre made, but nothing new, could equally be used with blobbing.
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In reply to Post #27
Same. I fish a big, shallow water where you're fishing at distance and regularly getting picked up by birds and I've never lost a blobbed on bait. Not once
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Tying them on is a bit of an art, but when you get the hang of it baits never come off nomatter how soft or hard the bait is. Never tried blobbing them on, not sure I'd trust it tbh
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In reply to Post #26
Blobbing is fine unless the water if full of nuisance silvers.
Another issue can be diving ducks or coots, they can pick you up and if they drop the bait you'd never know if the rig will reset and still have a bait on...
If you use a boilie stop and tie a few overhand knots over it, and then blob, the boilie will be rock solid.
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In reply to Post #26
Good morning
Complete newbie here and first post. Softer baits when flossing do tend to be a little, how shall we say, insecure. I often found that by tying a double slip knot around these baits to be far better than relying on a single. It may look a little like a Hot Cross bun when finished, but i never had any come back with the baits missing.
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In reply to Post #26
Been using floss and blobbing it for many years. Never lost a bait, you must be doing it wrong or using soft bait that break down easily.
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I stopped using floss to tie baits on, either by wrapping it around the bait. making loops and stops or blobbing it as I often found my bait missing.
When I did some experimentation, I found that after a while, the bait will swell and the knot will be forced to slip and eventully the knot becomes undone, as for blobbing, the bait swells and the "blob" gets pulled into the bait and usually stays on untill you wind in and then the floss pulls out of the bait.
I find bait screws far more secure or if you do tie your bait on, use marker elastic or hair bands which you can buy in various colours to match your bait. Using "elastic" it stretches as your bait swells.
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In reply to Post #10
I agree, I use a splicing needle
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In reply to Post #9
Not on your own i don't like trust the blob. I tie a bait stop on and then blob that.
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In reply to Post #22
If you don't receive quickly, they just refund you. I've buy bits from temu but you have to spend to much to get the free delivery. Ali express, look for choice items and you only need £8 worth for free delivery. Or look for bundles and you only need 3 items for free delivery.
Ordered loads from them., yes a few items no good bit most, worth it.
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