If you don't like spodding out bait due to the amount of disturbance it can cause in your swim, then you may want to look at getting a catapult for your carp fishing. We've put a handy little buyers guide together to let you know what is out there for you to buy.
AVID MULTI CATAPULT
RRP: £17.99
Featuring an XL elastic and large pouch, this catapult is perfect for quickly introducing large quantities of bait at various ranges. PTFE Anti-Twist technology makes it virtually impossible to tangle. The ergonomic camo handle boasts rubberised easy-grip sections.
BEST FOR: Boilies, large pellets
E-S-P BOILIE PULT
RRP: £12.95
The generous wide gape pouch will hold around 10 x 18mm or 16 x 15mm boilies. With a bit of practice tight groupings of baits can be achieved at distances up to 40m. The cone shaped pouch results in maximum distance and minimum spillage.
BEST FOR: Boilies
E-S-P PARTICLE PULT
RRP: £12.95
Particles are difficult to accurately catapult any distance but the E-S-P Particle Pult can consistently achieve distances of up to 20m. The large pouch enables you to fire large quantities of bait quickly and efficiently. The twin walled latex produces a soft action to keep the bait tightly grouped.
BEST FOR: Sweetcorn, pellets, tigernuts, hemp
KORDA KATAPULT
RRP: £15.25
Perfect for baiting up with boilies and particles at short to medium range. Special rotating collars reduce annoying twist and increases the lifespan of the elastic. The robust frame features a large easy-grip handle and the pouch is well stitched for years of use.
BEST FOR: Boilies, particles, mixers
KODEX KARPULT BOILIE CATAPULT
RRP: £9.25
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The camo-finished frame is made from a special glassfibre-filled resin polymer that actually makes the tensile strength stronger than alloy! The latex is joined to the frame with swiveling slugs that stop latex twist and prevent tangles. The pouch is made from reinforced nylon material with particular attention given to the sewing and eyelets to stop them breaking after extended use. A pouch for use with particle baits is available separately
BEST FOR: Boilies