This could have been a post for the barbel thread, as that's what I'm thinking of. I made some bait for chub last year, with various ground pellets and flavours mixed into a sachet of gelatine and hot water. The baits were good - hair-rigged or side-hooked, bits torn off or punched out stayed on well and caught fish. I'm not a fish, but I thought the texture more appealing than a hard pellet, with more options for hooking.
I was hoping for a longer shelf-life though; even fridged between outings they soon went a bit mouldy.
Any hints on making bait with gelatine? What would you put in for barbel? How long do yours last? Does a bit of mould matter? Any ideas gratefully received.
I was hoping for a longer shelf-life though; even fridged between outings they soon went a bit mouldy.
Any hints on making bait with gelatine? What would you put in for barbel? How long do yours last? Does a bit of mould matter? Any ideas gratefully received.