Bait guide
Groundbait recipes and mixing
The useful question is not whether a mix feels perfect in the bowl, but what it does after reaching the water.
By the Rodmere team
Decide what it must do
A feeder mix must survive the cast, then release. A ball for deeper water may need to reach bottom before opening. Canal tow, depth, distance and compression all change the result.
A repeatable process
- Break up the dry mix in a wide bowl.
- Add water in small stages and mix thoroughly.
- Rest it so particles absorb moisture.
- Riddle out lumps.
- Test a small compressed ball in the margin where permitted.
Record the rough water ratio, but expect weather and batches to vary. Rescue an over-wet mix with dry ingredients rather than adding more flavours.
Adjust deliberately
If the feeder returns full, reduce compression or dry the mix slightly. If it empties in flight, add a little moisture and rest it. Mix only what stays fresh and take surplus home.
Next: feeder basics and method feeder setup.