The Barbel Show 2012

DawnWatch · #1 (**permalink**) 25-12-2011, 05:23

I want to try maggot feeder, any advice gratefully received, especially how often I should recast and how much maggot I would need for around 4 hours fishing? Thanks.

teebee · #2 (**permalink**) 25-12-2011, 09:05

cast regular but be accurate more than anything a couple of pints will see you right.Dont forget to some hemp in too Smile

kev1911 · #3 (**permalink**) 25-12-2011, 11:27

dont put too much in when its winter they dont feed as hard,also try adding curry powder to your bait box with the maggots in,or if using hemp n maggot add some chilly flakes. good luck Big Grin

cheers

kev.

DawnWatch · #4 (**permalink**) 25-12-2011, 19:39

Thanks Guys, will give it a go Tuesday (family permitting).

pie eater · #5 (**permalink**) 26-12-2011, 08:22

what about hair rigging them had a couple out this season doing it
tie a knotless not with a small metal ring on hair get yourself a fine sewing needle 2lb line thread needle put on as many maggots as you require and tie off with a knot of your chose put some plastic maggots on if you want
must admit if i forget my glasses cannot do it. have super glued them on hair but end up with fingers stuck together

Martin E · #6 (**permalink**) 26-12-2011, 17:49

Has any one tried dead maggots I was thinking of using dead maggot which you can add the hemp to without it running off on you.

I also think it might be worth adding some Krill to the maggot when I froze them to add a bit of a boost to the flavour.

what do you lot think?

Martin.

DawnWatch · #7 (**permalink**) 27-12-2011, 06:22

Thanks Pie Eater, very interesting suggestion, if I can scrounge a needle from the Mrs I will give it a go. What size hook would you recommend as a starting point?

Martin, do you think dead maggots will work in a feeder?

Martin E · #8 (**permalink**) 28-12-2011, 10:10

Originally Posted by DawnWatch

Thanks Pie Eater, very interesting suggestion, if Martin, do you think dead maggots will work in a feeder?

yes

you can open up the holes on a blockend feder or adapt it and fish with the bottom end open and block that with stiff groundbait.

using dead maggots i would not bother hair rigging just straight on the hook.

not tried it yet though as with fuel prices it is a £50 job for the round trip.

martin