Gaz Fareham
Hookbait Workshop

A Balancing Act

I almost always incorporate some kind of buoyancy into my hookbait, either by building it in by design from the start or by using a cork insert. I feel balanced hookbaits are a big, big edge in most situations as a large percentage of anglers either just use straight bottom baits or standard pop ups. ‘Balanced bottoms’ are used far less because they do take some time to prepare and have to done just right to achieve the desired effect – too buoyant and you’ve got a pop up and not enough and the effects won’t make much difference. The benefits are simple, you are looking to negate the weight of the hook and link and by adding an element of buoyancy the hookbait is much more likely to be taken in further by the carp, making it harder to get rid of and easier for the hook to take hold – just what you want really!

Cork Dusted Fusion’s

I spend the vast majority of my time using my food baits, and lots of it. Consequently I often also like fishing stringered bottom bait presentations over the top of it, it is definitely a ‘big fish tactic’ and has produced really well for me. Until now, I had always made cork balled hookbaits but this month I’ve got hold of some of Gazza Products new Cork Dust to make some with.

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