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Get to know the owner of your local Tackle Shop.  They really are the font of all knowledge. If you need help when choosing the right kit or tips for your local waters then the chances are they will know and will be only to happy to help.

 


We all know how by concentrating bait in a small area has a massive impact on your success rate. Instead of using expensive maggot binders why not sprinkle your maggots in a malted drink powder and then lightly spray them with water. This will bind them together to insure all your feed is concentrated when cupped in.

 


Adapting Carp Methods for Pole Fishing - 1) Use the knotless knot on all pole rigs.  This gives fantastic presentation and offers knot strength that can’t be surpassed.
2) Concentrate bait by using small pva bags attached to the hook, you can’t get any more accurate than that!

 


Barbel Bait – My favourite bait for barbel is cubing luncheon meat.  Place it in a food bag and then add some paprika and shake. Try it, it’s awesome!

 


When carping and a lot of feed is required it can become quite expensive, why not try using vitalin dog food? Make sure you prepare it correctly by pouring boiling water over it and leave to soak for a good while. You can also add a little extra from the kitchen:  Tuna, corn, cat meat or bread.

 


Why the big chuck? What amazes me is that carpers are all looking for the gear to cast 100 yards plus so that they can hit the far bank. What’s wrong with the near bank? Are the features any different? Well if the answer is no then why not fish close in? It’s a lot easier to be accurate with your feeding.

 


Don't use an over heavy elastic. On commercial waters if the elastic is to heavy you will pull out of more fish or if you don't the heavy elastic may cause the fish to fight harder due to the extra strain being put on it through the elastic. Grade it to the stamp of fish you are targeting.

 


Red Bull gives you Fins! Try adding a small amount of red bull to your ground baits and method mixers.  It's important that the amount is only small though as the taurine acts as an attractant. Remember though, only a small amount.  By the Red Bull King himself, Phill Broderick.

 


Try Topping your Boilie off with fake or real corn, for added attraction.  Or top off with a matching boosted pellet for real pulling power.

 


Marshmallows really work!  I couldn't believe it but I watched a friend win a match on hair rigged mini marshmallows!



Try using Horlicks to bind your maggots.  Just sprinkle over your maggots and spray with a small amount of water.

 


To slow down the speed of your PVA mesh bags, make your pellet bags up the night before use, as the oil from the pellets slows it down.

 


For Barbel try using cubes of meat covered in paprika and garlic powder.

 


 

If you're a carper and want to gain extra yardage on your casting try using a helicopter rig and reduce the size of any PVA bags.

 


Remember to let us know if our tips worked for you...

 


 

 

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