How to prepare particles
If primed correctly on the right occasion, particle baits can prove to be more effective than boilies. They are great as a feed, hook and holding bait. The choices available now are huge, so there will be something to suit every situation.
‘Particle’ refers to a wide range of beans, nuts, peas and seeds. If prepared right, the natural oils, sugars and flavours are given the chance to blend with the fish’s natural feeding environment.
It's crucial that anglers prepare particles correctly as a fish that eats uprepared particles may suffer due to the seed or nut expanding within the fish's digestive system.
We recommend that every angler who intends using particles - either as an attractant, as loosefeed or as hookbait - fishes responsibly and follows the guidelines below...
Particle
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Pre-soak |
Boil/Simmer | ||||
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Hemp |
12-14 hours |
Until split | |||
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Tares |
12-14 hrs |
20-30 mins | |||
 |
Standard tiger nuts |
24 hrs |
30 mins | |||
 |
Premium tiger nuts |
24 hrs |
30 mins | |||
 |
Chopped tiger nuts |
12-14 hrs |
10-20 mins | |||
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Peanut kernels |
12-18 hrs |
20-30 mins | |||
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Wheat |
6 hrs |
10-15 mins | |||
 |
Whole maize |
24 hrs |
30 mins | |||
 |
Flaked maize |
Not needed |
1 min | |||
|
Maple Peas |
12-14 hrs |
20-30 mins | |||
 |
Groats |
Not needed |
1 min | |||
 |
Chick Peas |
12-14 hrs |
20-30 mins | |||
 |
French Mix |
Not needed |
1 min | |||
 |
Blackeyed Beans |
12-14 hrs |
20-30 mins | |||
 |
Red Kidney Beans |
12-14 hrs |
20-30 mins | |||
 |
Carp Krunch |
6 hrs |
10-15 mins | |||
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Moth Beans |
Not needed |
1 min | |||
 |
Red/White Dari |
6 hrs |
10-15 mins |