Can you feed expander pellets?
They can be fed very easily via the use of a pole cup or catapult, and they’re neutrally buoyant properties make them an awesome bit for fishing shallow and on the drop tactics.
How do expander pellets work?
Expanders float when first put in water, but once they have been given a few minutes to absorb some moisture, pumping the air out of them quickly makes then sink. After working in a pellet pump for around 30 seconds, expanders sink and are then ready for action.
What size hooks for pellets?
Micro (2mm) — Ideal with hook sizes from 20 to 16 and 3mm to 6mm pellets. Mini (3mm) — Ideal with hook sizes from 18 to 14 and 4mm to 8mm pellets. Small (4mm) — Ideal with hook sizes from 16 to 8 and 6mm to 10mm pellets.
What pellets to use in Method feeder?
When choosing pellets to mould around your method feeder rig you want to be opting for the micro pellets. I usually opt for 4mm pellets but 2mm will work just fine as well.
Can you use dynamite baits as hooker pellets?
This is where Dynamite Baits Expander Pellets present the angler with a major advantage, as once these are prepared they can be fished straight on the hook. Expander Pellets are a floating pellet straight out of the bag and can be used effectively as surface loose feed, but where they come into their own is when prepared as a hooker pellet.
What kind of pellets are best for Barbel fishing?
Available in 6, 8 and 12mm versions, these awesome pellets can be fished directly on the hook, hair rigged or even banded. Great for barbel fishing on rivers or when targeting carp and silverfish on stillwaters and canals. It is basically a Robin Red flavoured version of our Big Fish River and Marine Halibut Durable Hookers.
When do you use pellets in a match?
Generally a hard bait, pellets are more often used as a loose feed due to the awkwardness of hooking them up. There are means of using them, such as a hair rigging and banding, but they are both a little clumsy and time consuming, especially during a match situation.
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