Marshmallows
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Marshmallows
Does anyone else use these as floating bait? They don't work everywhere in my experience but I've been using them for a few years with some success for Carp and Rudd.
I was in Sainsbury's early this morning and spotted bags of huge ones, so I stocked up for the summer. I like to tear them roughly and expose the inside of the marshmallow for hooking, so XXXL makes a lot of sense. They can get a bit sticky on a hot day, but it's better than chopped worm!
Anyway, this set me thinking about how "traditional" marshmallow is as bait. I copied the idea from an angler I met (who also introduced me to frozen peas) but I've only seen marshmallow referred to in fishing discussions in recent years.
A quick bit of research courtesy of Wiki tells me that marshmallows date back to at least 2000 BC when the Egyptians ate them. Surely, someone popped one on a hook between then and this century?
Phil
I was in Sainsbury's early this morning and spotted bags of huge ones, so I stocked up for the summer. I like to tear them roughly and expose the inside of the marshmallow for hooking, so XXXL makes a lot of sense. They can get a bit sticky on a hot day, but it's better than chopped worm!
Anyway, this set me thinking about how "traditional" marshmallow is as bait. I copied the idea from an angler I met (who also introduced me to frozen peas) but I've only seen marshmallow referred to in fishing discussions in recent years.
A quick bit of research courtesy of Wiki tells me that marshmallows date back to at least 2000 BC when the Egyptians ate them. Surely, someone popped one on a hook between then and this century?
Phil
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Re: Marshmallows
I've had success on them as surface baits but nothing compares to the 'bread pastie' made with Warburton's Toastie over the edge of lillies
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Re: Marshmallows
Does anything compare to Warburton's Toastie?
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Re: Marshmallows
Yes, the small ones. I've also had some good success when using as a hook bait, when legering. I've found there even better, if flavoured with garlic...
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Re: Marshmallows
No chance that'd get one on a hook – I'd eat them all myself. I really ought to persevere with them.
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Re: Marshmallows
Thanks for the suggestion, I may give that a go.
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Re: Marshmallows
I know the problem but with me it's prawns! 1 for the fish, 5 for me …… where did all my bait go!
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Re: Marshmallows
I used Opal fruits once, didn't catch anything :-)
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Re: Marshmallows
Some baits are just too good for the fish..
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Re: Marshmallows
I used the small ones once,caught a couple of carp off the top on them. So yes they worked but not as good as bread by a long way.