I get asked a lot about when to use a bomb instead of a feeder. I think the bomb can have the edge on very shallow lakes when fished alongside loosefed pellets, as there’s less chance of the loosefeed bringing the fish off bottom, especially when using big 10mm hard pellets. If the water is deep, though, we’re talking out-and-out feeder tactics to keep the fish pinned to the bottom.
The range you’re fishing at will also dictate which tactic to use. If I’m loosefeeding on the bomb, it won’t work if I’m casting 60m where I can’t fire bait out to. The feeder is the only choice here.
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Hybrid in deeper water
A Hybrid gives the feed some protection on the cast due to the walls on the side of the frame, and is dead easy to load up and cast. Sizes 24g or 28g will do for most venues, elasticated if fishery rules allow.
THE BEST CARP FEEDER RODS ARE PERFECT FOR FISHING A HYBRID FEEDER.
When to choose a bomb
On a shallow lake at up to 30m range a square lead is fine, but if you want to add a little attraction to each cast, try a Guru Impact Bomb. This has a small recess in each side into which you can cram dampened micros.
CASTING SHORT RANGE IS WHAT THE BEST SHORT FEEDER RODS WERE BUILT TO DO.
Perfect pellets
Don’t rush preparing your micro pellets. I soak mine for 90 seconds, drain off the excess water, leave them to stand for 15 minutes, then turn them over by hand. Let them stand for another 20 minutes and they’re ready.
USE THE BEST LIQUIDS, ADDITIVES AND BAIT BOOSTERS TO ENHANCE YOUR PELLETS.
Winning hookbaits
When putting pellets around a Hybrid feeder, or firing them out on the bomb, an 8mm hard pellet is fine, but I will go to a 10mm for big carp, as I’ll be loosefeeding this size of pellet to get distance and accuracy.
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