How can I catch big roach?

Ever wondered how you can catch big roach? Well you are in luck as many lakes now contain fairly big roach as they get to feed on leftover boilies that are meant for carp. The good news is that winter is often your best time to catch them, simply because many of the smaller fish won’t feed in the cold weather.

Why not try a helicopter rig? It’s easy to make, and all you need to use with this rig is maggots. However, there are one or two tricks you can try to increase your chances of a personal best...

Four ways to get more from your maggots.

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1) Riddle the maggots when you get them home to remove any dead ones as well as the old maize they are supplied in.

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2) Add powdered maize flour to coat the maggots evenly. Maize softens their skins but will need replacing every few days.

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3) Add a teaspoonful of liquid pineapple flavouring. The citrus esters in pineapple flavour are loved by big roach.

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4) Don’t pack maggots into the feeder on a cold day. With room to move, they will easily crawl out of the feeder holes.