MatchGaz

Yes I agree with BUA on the smaller pellet options. I also have a pellet pump myself but I do not use it that much. When using pellet I always use the self hooking option which is a pellet band option. Keeps them on perfectly even when using a tip rod casting 30mtr plus. I always say self hooking because I don't place the band through the nipple on the band, I Always place it over the pellet and then apply the hook to the hook faces outwards. This way when on the bottom the hook will be in the upright position.

Another thing is, If i start using a tip and the fishery does not allow groundbate I will leave the pellets in water overnight, Make sure they are soft, this way I can use them as a groundbate to hold my feed in the top and bottom of a cage feeder, Probably does a better job but you are prone to alot of cage bites so it can be quite tricky on guessing when to actually strike.

As for the elastics, They are more experienced people in the pole fishing than me in here which have explained to you well enough so ill leave this one out.

MG

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