Magnet

[Wedger]

There's another wedge of Magnet around at the moment if any members didn't get their trial pack from Martin. Also a few more small ones for the Weymouth ankle biters Billy. Anyone got a freezer or two to sell or pass on? They don't have to be pretty.... Just need to work! My 13.5 packed up... messy job

 

As and when you use Magnet, let me know how it goes. I know it's early yet but any info is good

[Paul D]

If there is any still for trial when the bream fishing starts, I would certainly like to try some. Martin ?

 

Might even be worth rigging up a groundbaiter tube on the boat if it works.

 

 

[Sam]

how does a groundbaiter tube work?

 

sam

[Gnasher]

I have a fridge freezer that I used for my bait last year. I am just going to dump it. A wire came out the back so I will need to fix it up. If i can get it working and anyone needs a old fridge freezer to store bait then let me know.

 

Dan.

 

BRING ON THE BREAM!!!!!!!!

[Paul D]

I think the idea is a tube with a semi covered end which the groundbaot can be dropped into. ( I am sure it was your Dad who mentioned its use in New Zealand )

 

I have an idea how to do this ( attach tube to back of boat and then lower when over mark ). Groundbaot could then melt in the tube which would have been lowered to get the groundbait down to where it is wanted.

 

[Sam]

o rite ill have to ask dad i cant remember seeing that in new zealand,

 

catching to many fish to really notice

 

sam

[Wedger]

Cheers Chaps

 

If you have a freezer E-mail me for collection!!

 

wedger

[Gnasher]

Depending on breakdown speed, you could mould it around the lead and fish it 'method stlye'

[Gnasher]

If anyone needs the freezer, pick up from newmilton. If you need it wedger, let me know. I will try and fix up the wire at the back.

[Wedger]

Thanks Dan. I'll email you.

 

Cheers

Wedger

[Guest fish finger]

How about making a groundbait disperser like a a larger swimfeeder used in freshwater? I was thinking something like this, with the main part made from a baked bean can with several holes punched in it to let the groundbait disperse and a lid. You could lower it to whatever depth you wanted on either a hand line or a spare rod and could adjust the weight to position it. Has this been tried before?

[Adam F]

Good idea in theory, but the resistance by the tide caused in a large swimfeeder makes then hard to use - I would opt for a large 1 pint bait dropper as used for coarse fishing and alter the lead size to maybe 12oz.

 

AF

[Guest Guest]

you alderney boys want to ask the skippers for a gander at their droppers very effective and well designed

[jack]

I made droppers from old photo film canisters,use same method as last diagram.you hang your lead beneath the cannister,they will even cast. they only hold about 2/3 oz.but last 5 mins or so in good tide...jack

[Guest fish finger]

Something like this?

[Gnasher]

Similer to that, but you need them much bigger. Just for my barbel fishing my dropper drops about 1/2 pint at a time. The bigger the better, you can probabbly make one anyway that would drop a big chunk though. im just going to try moulding bait around my lead though.

[Adam F]

Graham Pullen detailed a 4 pint dropper made from a roses chocolates tin about 2 years ago in BFM - that would do the job!

[Paul D]

Rich used one ( which I have shamelessly copied ) made from a bird feeder. Works a treat.

 

[Manic Moore]

The carp boys use disolving PVA bags and string. Bait in the bag, bag tied to lead.

 

Not sure what the disolve rate is but might be worth a try.

 

What do you think Adam / James. You were "bivvey" boys. Did you ever use it?

 

 

Gordon

[Maverick Martin]

Manic

 

Dean and I tried that in our garage to see if it would be any good but it dissolves almost instantly so would disperse before it reached the bottom

 

Martin

[Wedger]

Let the ideas flow!!!

You can use a smaller version of the plastic net tube they use for protecting bottles in transit. Suggest about 30-50mm expanded, and as long as you want to cut it. You need an extra swivel or stopper on the hook snood. Slip the tube up the hook length and use a cable tie to secure above the stopper. Fill the bag from the hook end and tie off with string or cable tie. This gives you options in any tide (choosing the right size), prevents tangles as it is rigged in-line, and drops the sent right over your hook bait. Presto Almost weed free if neatly rigged and collapses as it dispenses if the bottom tie isn

[Gnasher]

Hail the Carp Boys (167 x 20lb+ and 6 x 30lb+ carp ...... maybe if I drop a fish meal Boilie then I may have more chance of catching a cod next Dec/Jan) If you use PVA when the when the water has warmed up a bit then it will disolve in around 10 second, dependind on the manufacturer. Defo wouldnt be any good for this kind, if the groundbait is slightly damp aswel it will go through the bag before youve had time to tape/string the top of the bag.

 

Dan

 

 

[Guest fish finger]

Is this the sort of thing you mean Wedger? Fatal Attractor. It looks like quite a good idea, read the reviews.

[Newboy]

Does groundbait have to be frozen?

 

Can it be in dough form, fishy stuff mix with oakmeal/rice/flour/sweetcorn/anything? Use a long piece of PVC pipe with holes drilled in and leaded to the bottom of the seabed with the groundbait pushed in hard, should take a while for it to be washed out, shouldn't it?

[Wedger]

Looks like this idea must have been in my vault of useful tips for some time. Just didn't register that it was available commercially. I'll find an industrial supplier of the net tube. It