koicarpus Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi I'm off to abbey lakes (France) in April and was thinking of using maggots on one rod. I've never used them before, but know of people which have had good results at other venues. I'm thinking of taking 50 pints, which is roughly £100, do you think this would be enough for one rod on a weeks session? I'm thinking of boating out large pva bags, they're roughly 150mm x 100mm, which I could maybe get around 1/2 a pint in. I'm one for putting out a bit of bait, and I just think those maggots in one pva bag will wriggle away on 5 mins and leave my hookbait! I'll have a play in the margins before I start, and have a play in my pond before I go. Any advice on quantities to chuck out, how to get them out there, or if I'm even wasting my time using them at abbey!! Many thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul80 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi It might be better to use dead maggots in your PVA bags, that way that won't wriggle away and a big bunch (20 or more) of live maggots on the hook. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart2000 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I remember reading one of those underwater tests in a mag last year where they used maggots in a swimfeeder. They were surprised to find how long it took the maggies to get out of the feeder, and also the fact that they didn't go far once out. Might be worth trying that in your pond or in the margins to see how far they go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianain Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 A couple of thoughts. How are you going to keep 50 pints of maggots cold? they will generate a massive amount of heat by themselves making them stink, die and generally un-pleasant whilst driving; even with open windows. Is it o.k. to take them through customs? When making up your PVA bags, put some weight in the bag to make sure they sink. Have you thought about using horlicks or stickymag instead of PVA? As suggested, dead maggots may be good, but it's still storage. Sorry , don't know about the venue. And I'm not exaggerating about the the heat given off by live maggots in large quantities, France is generally a bit warmer than here and that can also make a big difference. Have a good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhere Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Would not like to be fishing near you with 50 pints going off the smell would be........hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops_northants Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 If you do take maggots, split them down into smaller quantities and put them in freezer bags, take all the air out and put the bags in a cool box. They will last fine for a week no problem. Just put them in the fridge for a day or two before you go to really chill them. Also they wont go that far from the spot, they don't wriggle away but sometimes they will try to bury themselves, I would use mainly deads as live ones die fairly quickly in water and I would top up with live ones In bags just for the movement factor. You will be able to buy dead maggots for next to nothing or phone your local tackle shop to keep back the old ones and kill them yourself you will get them loads cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koicarpus Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Cheers guys Had a quote from my local tackle shop, good quality mags for £85. I like the idea of using dead maggots, think I may use 1/2 and 1/2. Thanks for your help, it's all been taken in. I shall let you know how I get on. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnplumb Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 £85 for 50 pints ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koicarpus Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Yes mate! Good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnplumb Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Well i've seen them on the internet for that kind of money but was not sure as to what i would be getting. Ended up paying £3/pint when buying 2 gallons (some frozen some chilled) so i would say if they turn out to be ok and they are riddled then you have yourself a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koicarpus Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Well we know the guy quite well and he assured me they were good quality mags, it could have been cheaper for lesser quality, so yeah sounds like a bargain if you paid £3 a pint. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops_northants Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Most of the farms are selling them at £10.50 to £13 per gallon depending on colour/quality. So 85p per pint is great value for money. If you know this guy can you do me a favour and ask him about casters, what price he can do these for. Don't mind if they are slightly older as these make a good spod bait for zig fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koicarpus Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 It works out at £1.70 a pint, 85p would be a real bargain!!! Yes I shall ask him, think I'll be popping in for some gear in a few weeks time. I'll let you know what he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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