Wedger Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Well chaps I've got a new supply of fish magnet that perhaps some of you would like to try. Have to say it works quite well for me. but I've only used it under few conditions thus far. Feel free to email me if you wish to know more or try some. Bream are on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 What type of groundbait is it? How much? In what Quants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Sorry chaps for not replying sooner. I've just made up the first batch with some new equipment and all appears to work well. I'm going to put up lots of 5, 10, and 20kg packages hopefully to address all requirements. The magnet is based on finely ground oily fish and frozen into blocks. The block could obviously be pre-thawed and had dispensed over the side but I prefer to stick it in a net sack and let the sea thaw and dispense into the tide.... much cleaner and keeps the trail running. The cost is really going to be affected by speed of processing (labour) and storage however, I would hope to get the costs down to about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Oops! forgot to log in. Last one was obviously Wedger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 wedger - would definitely like to try some in late April - happy to take a few members out one day for a 'heavy session' using a fair bit of the stuff - and also despite your offer, I am sure we could make a contribution. You could of course come out yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Hi Wedger  I was fortunate to spend a month in New Zealand a couple of years ago after being invited by agood friend and ex Member of the Club who has emigrated out there.  They swear by groundbaiting out there and would not even fish from the shore without using it.  They package the stuff sold in shops Frozen in polythene tubes, some brands are even in meshing tubes inside the polythene, all you have to do is peel off the plastic attach a line to the mesh bag and put it in the water.  Even the small boats out there are rigged for using these groundbait bombs. they have hard plastic tubes fitted to the transom, top is open, bottom is below the water line and is closed with holes around the base to let the groundbait out. You simply buy bombs without the mesh bag, strip off the plastic outer and drop it in the tube to defrost from the bottom.  The above info may help you in how to package your groundbait, please contact me if you want to go more in depth.  I came back from NZ determined to try more groundbaiting, but have not really tried that much.  I would be interested in giving your groundbait a try, especially when the bream arrive, or maybe when the tope do [ I have other methods for use in deep water] where we were using it in NZ a heavy weight was oly 2 ounces, not the 32 ounces we have to use at times.  Good luck with your venture Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hi Wedger.  Yep, I'd be interested in trying your groundbait and giving it a write up. It will be interesting to see how the different boats get on with it.  No problem with the pricing you've suggested.  cheers  Bob F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hi Trev  Yep me too, would like to give your groundbait a go and would give my comments on the results  Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hi all  Has anyone got room in their freezer for storage? I am arranging with Trev to collect the fish magnet so please either please have a word with me tonight at the DD or phone me today if your not going to the DD  Cheers  Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 I can store some no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 I have room in the freezer for some its about empty at the moment, the congers have eaten it all Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boybilly Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Yes please Wedger, I will have 20kg but would it be possible to put some in 1kg blocks as I use it on the piers for the Monday night kids comps. 5kg would be a lot for one night. Regards, BB. PS Do you have a mobile No. PM me with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 I would be very happy to road test 20kg and will pay for the privelege. I don't expect owt for nowt! Please contact me regarding collection as I'd want to get it back up country still frozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Hi all  Wanted: Volunteer freezer space please.  I have arranged with Trevor "wedger" to colect some of the Magnet groundbait material this Saturday. I am not sure of the quantity being collected but will probably need more freezer space than I have available so need to offload some on the day for distribution later.  I will try and distribute what I collect fairly/evenly between those that have posted previously, but please note that in return you will have to file a report on your success or lack of on this forum. This condition is not negotiable, so success or failure please report.  Cheers  Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss2 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Hi all i have half a freezer empty if there is any left over it's worth a try i do alright useing ground bait when bream fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 OK chaps I'll try to have a weigh up to see what there is, and in what sized packages. This will be a bit rough and ready for the trial period as I don't want to invest in pretty boxes at all, and the right size and shape boxes only when you guys tell me what is convenient. The value needs to be in the fish you catch not in the smelly box you throw away . I have 5 x 1kg and 2 x 2.5 kg + a 10kg booked for the Weymouth ankle biters. the rest are between 10-20 and a magnum 30kg for the 'Heavy session' Don't forget that the larger the block (shape dependent) melts more slowly weight for weight. Think about the science a bit when deciding your preference  Cheers Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 How do I get my photo to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Martin I'll be round Saturday  Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Martin I have some room in the freezer, and am working Sat Am so I could pick some up on my way home to store  Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted March 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Thank you to Martin and Billy for collecting The Magnet ! hope all goes well. I'll keep you informed of stock levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Hi all  As Trev has said I picked up the bait magnet on saturday. Bob F has some in his freezer, Charlie has some in his and I have some in mine. If anyone would like to give it a try on the Bream then let one of us know and you can have some.  Incidently Trevor works on a trout farm and he showed me around whilst I was there. Well I was impressed with the little trout, they got very excited when we went over to their pool, but I was more impressed with the breeding stock, wow trout from 2lb up to 18lb, I'm giving up sea fishing and taking my rods to a lake near you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boybilly Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Great wasn,t it Martin, Sort of place you want to spend a couple of hours sat watching the fish. Magnet looks and smells the dogs, cant wait to try it out. Cheers Trev, BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Sort of place you want to spend a couple of hours sat watching the fish. Â I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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