AndyChef52 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hi all, I am quite a basic fisherman, no poles and only fish local ponds, either Ford Bottom, Charnock or KJS at Killamarsh. Just like to escape now and again, anyway my question is: I want to experiment with making my own paste from pellets, will also be buying and boiling hemp and adding different things. I may have asked for advice of paste before but would welcome more, best pellets to use, size, can you use expander pellets to make paste (I have a load to use). Finally, I found on a forum someone using Belachan paste, this stuff stinks to high heaven, can be purchased from any large asian supermarket for a few quid. Anyone used this stuff and if so how, can you use it directly onto a hook or grate into paste mix/grounbait? OK, ta, any pointers would be most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hinks Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 A mate of mine used belachan a few years ago and it does pong. He used a fine grater and grated it onto his groundbait, I would imagine that's the way to add it to paste. I have used Anchovy paste, it comes in a tube from Sainsbury that puts a fishy smell to your paste if that's what you are after. The Belachan comes in a brown coloured block and I think it's made from shrimp or small fish, it's hard so you have to either soak or grate to get it to mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyChef52 Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Thanks for the reply, already got some Belachan, will grate as suggested, will also try that anchovies stuff, cheers for the tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hinks Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 If you have Belachan I'd try that first, my mate used to swear by it and he had good results. He moved away and I haven't heard from him in a few years. With this reminder I will have to contact him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodnreeluk Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Before I got into specimen fishing I used to grind up trout pellets in an old coffee grinder, add geletine (forgive spelling if wrong) and any supermarket flavour (vanilla, stawberry, curry powder, etc). Worked for bream and roach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyChef52 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Gelatine?, interesting, does this act as a binding agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliewag Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Pellets and paste made with gelatine have a firmer texture which makes them less prone to being pulled off the hook by fish or when striking. They can also be used with rod and line whereas a water pumped pellet may come off on the cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodnreeluk Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Gelatine?, interesting, does this act as a binding agent?Yes. It also gives it a nice, pliable texture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliewag Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Van den Eynde used to make ready to use ' Jelly Pellets '. They came in a sealable bag and had a good shelf life. I used to get a couple of bags if I took my tackle with me on holiday just for the convenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyChef52 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Anyone made paste using pellet, ground bait adding salt and yeast?, saw a you tube video showing this but adding yeast was not explained, assume it acts as a binding agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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