craftycarper92

the whole reaon i use the tank test is just to see how slowly the bait sinks...once i have it sinking as slow as possible i know thats what i want on the bank...obviously i would still check it in the margins its just to give me an idea..thats the way i go about it but i suppose its each to their own

yes is it does matter what size cork plug you put in...what i do is do a few tank tests at home with the bait im going to be using(20mm boilies and a 12mm popup) i drill a few of the baits at different lengths then test how they sink with the different amount of cork in them. the one that sinks and sits how i want it i would mark on the drill bit how far to drill my bait so i know thats how far ive got to drill into the bait. im the same as coops i dont balace the bait for it to fly in the fishes mouth its to sit on the little bits of weed and debris on the bottom...this way i know i have perfect presentation every time..hope that helps