WHAT BAITS WILL I NEED?

SHAKESPEARE AGILITY 2 PELLET WAGGLER

THIS super little 11ft all-round pellet waggler rod will handle all but the largest of floats, has a great action, and is available at an absolute steal of a price.

Price: £59.99

PELLETS mainly, but not just any old pellets! First, they all need to sink at the same rate as well as have a consistent shape, size and weight. This is because the method revolves around feeding pellets via a catapult on a little-but-very-often basis.

To get the best from the tactic, the pellets should land together in a group when they hit the water. The tighter the grouping pattern you can achieve, the more fish you’ll catch!

So, a uniform feed pellet that can also be used as a banded hookbait is ideal. My choices are all proven fish-catchers.

DAIWA C2500 LT REEL

THIS just oozes quality. It weighs in at just 7oz, so you can hold it all day.

Price: £460 SONU PRO FEED PELLETS

What you need most from your bait when feeding during a pellet waggler session is consistency of size and shape, and that’s exactly what you get from Sonu’s excellent Pro Feed Pellets. Try the 6mm and 8mm sizes.

£3.99

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AS PELLET waggler fishing is an all-action tactic that involves constant casting and retrieving, you’ll need a high-performance reel that offers smoothness of retrieve and a perfect line lay.

To that wish list you can add a lightweight build and a foolproof line management system that prevents line from slipping underneath the spool, causing tangles. It’s also paramount that the reel has a short body design with a compact spool that enables your forefinger to reach its front lip while holding the rod, making casting easier.

PRESTON MAGNITUDE 320

THE compact reel packs a big punch.and also has a faultless line lay.

Price: £98.99