This is basic guide to pellet fishing on commercial lakes, so if you new to fishing or want to improve your basic understanding of pellet fishing, then this post should be for you.
Different types of pellets.
There are so many different types of fishing pellets on the market., the two main kinds of pellets I use for my fishing is Skretting and Coppens pellets. Both these fishing pellets are coarse pellet based, which break down a lot quicker than trout or halibut pellets. Some fisheries will not allow trout or halibut pellets on their fishery, so check the rules before you go. Some fisheries will only allow you to use their pellets only, which are normally coarse pellets.
Oils on pellets
There is loads of oils and additives that you could add to your bait. I feel oils are more effective in the summer. This will make your pellets sink faster and break down slower.
There is video below on my YouTube channel on oils.
Expanders
Expander pellets are floating pellets and do require a little preparation. These tend to be hooker pellets and when fishing soft pellets (expanders) I would suggest using a pellet pump, to ensure they all sink.
There are other ways of preparing them and adding flavours to them.
Toss potting pellets on a pole is good and accurate way of feeding.
Fishing "Hard Pellet"
Bait bands. Easier to use, more durable and flexible with sizes of pellets, whereas lasso has no flexibility in various sizes.
A couple of videos on Hard Pellet Fishing
Different types of pellets.
There are so many different types of fishing pellets on the market., the two main kinds of pellets I use for my fishing is Skretting and Coppens pellets. Both these fishing pellets are coarse pellet based, which break down a lot quicker than trout or halibut pellets. Some fisheries will not allow trout or halibut pellets on their fishery, so check the rules before you go. Some fisheries will only allow you to use their pellets only, which are normally coarse pellets.
Oils on pellets
There is loads of oils and additives that you could add to your bait. I feel oils are more effective in the summer. This will make your pellets sink faster and break down slower.
There is video below on my YouTube channel on oils.
Expanders
Expander pellets are floating pellets and do require a little preparation. These tend to be hooker pellets and when fishing soft pellets (expanders) I would suggest using a pellet pump, to ensure they all sink.
There are other ways of preparing them and adding flavours to them.
Preston Innovations have Pro Expander pellets whereby you soak them prior to using them and they all sink.
Fishing "Hard Pellet"
When fishing hard pellets, you use dry pellets straight from the bag, I only use a bait bands or a lasso to hook them on a hair rig. Fishing hard pellet can be very effective in avoiding them smaller fish in the lake and brilliant for fishing up in the water as it's so much more durable than an expander.
A great video on how to tie lasso by Darren Cox does
Bait bands. Easier to use, more durable and flexible with sizes of pellets, whereas lasso has no flexibility in various sizes.
Pellet waggler
When pellet fishing on float rod, I tend to use 6mm to 8mm. For most of my fishing I use 6mm Skretting pellets, as they sink slower than a coppens pellet and in the summer hopefully I'm going to catch more fish up in the water (2 to 3 foot) can be good.
Theres loads of pellet wagglers are the market to choice from. I like using the Drennan Loaded Carp Crystals .
Bomb and pellet
Chucking a lead over loose feeding pellets can be highly effective. I tend to be using a lot lighter "bombs" these days, like 10 gram. Less disturbance and dont sink so far into the bottom of the lake.
Pellet feeder
Again loads of feeders on the market, method, hybrid, pellet feeder, etc... I like using the Matrix pellet feeders , very easy to use and fly well (easy to cast). Normally use 2mm pellets, ensure there not too wet or packed in hard, otherwise your loose offerings won't come out so well.
Paste Fishing
Skretting pellets is the best base mix for paste fishing. I just over wet my feed pellet and break them up and put them through a maggot riddle. Paste fishing has to be my favourite kind of fishing in the summer on commercials for larger carp. This method does not tend to be so effective in the cooler months.
Any questions, the please feel free to comment below.
When pellet fishing on float rod, I tend to use 6mm to 8mm. For most of my fishing I use 6mm Skretting pellets, as they sink slower than a coppens pellet and in the summer hopefully I'm going to catch more fish up in the water (2 to 3 foot) can be good.
Theres loads of pellet wagglers are the market to choice from. I like using the Drennan Loaded Carp Crystals .
Bomb and pellet
Chucking a lead over loose feeding pellets can be highly effective. I tend to be using a lot lighter "bombs" these days, like 10 gram. Less disturbance and dont sink so far into the bottom of the lake.
Pellet feeder
Again loads of feeders on the market, method, hybrid, pellet feeder, etc... I like using the Matrix pellet feeders , very easy to use and fly well (easy to cast). Normally use 2mm pellets, ensure there not too wet or packed in hard, otherwise your loose offerings won't come out so well.
Paste Fishing
Skretting pellets is the best base mix for paste fishing. I just over wet my feed pellet and break them up and put them through a maggot riddle. Paste fishing has to be my favourite kind of fishing in the summer on commercials for larger carp. This method does not tend to be so effective in the cooler months.
Any questions, the please feel free to comment below.
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