Hi TK I started out along the path of making my own bait etc using guar gum which does the same job as gelatine. I think you are on the right path but I also investigated amino acids. I never got to the point of creating a bait from them because other things got in the way. A couple of points. You could use a form of mesh ie panty hose or linen which is what fish bites uses. Also if the baits are sticky you could roll them before use in a powder such as mussel or prawn powder. This would get over the problem and add to the attractiveness of the bait. I just imported fish bites from the US to down here in Oz which cost me 60 bucks all up. Expensive and well worth while to keep trying to make your own. Cheers Alan H
I was lookin online at another video that used fish oil, flour and some other bits. If I basically clumped a load of that around my lead and then put some on the hook, could I catch sea fish?? I read someone caught a flounder on a fish finger, so as long as it's bready and fishy and breaks up in the water it's ok?????
I used the shrimp flavour for the local tidel river and caught both conga eel and whiting. There's not much of a selection of fish where I live so don't let just 2 species put you off.
Hi TK I started out along the path of making my own bait etc using guar gum which does the same job as gelatine. I think you are on the right path but I also investigated amino acids. I never got to the point of creating a bait from them because other things got in the way. A couple of points. You could use a form of mesh ie panty hose or linen which is what fish bites uses. Also if the baits are sticky you could roll them before use in a powder such as mussel or prawn powder. This would get over the problem and add to the attractiveness of the bait. I just imported fish bites from the US to down here in Oz which cost me 60 bucks all up. Expensive and well worth while to keep trying to make your own.
Cheers
Alan H
Such a good video, thx!!! How did they hold up to a hot day??? Also did u have any problems with the left over bait growing mold???
I was lookin online at another video that used fish oil, flour and some other bits. If I basically clumped a load of that around my lead and then put some on the hook, could I catch sea fish?? I read someone caught a flounder on a fish finger, so as long as it's bready and fishy and breaks up in the water it's ok?????
Hey, saw your video I’m in the US. What species of fish will the shrimp bait catch where you are? I look Forward to using it in North Carolina.
I used the shrimp flavour for the local tidel river and caught both conga eel and whiting. There's not much of a selection of fish where I live so don't let just 2 species put you off.