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FISHING the Method evolved from standard open and block-end swimfeeders and was initially developed with greedy commercial carp in mind.
It has now become a highly successful approach, not just for commercial bagging style venues but also for fooling those larger lumps.
It’s also a devastating tactic for tench and bream, and even now has a place on sluggish rivers when targeting chub and barbel.
Most groundbaits will mould around the frame of a Method feeder, and dedicated commercially available Method mixes are spot on.
You can also make your own concoctions. Cereal-based dog food Vitalin is an awesome ingredient – just add a little water, allow the mix time to absorb and you’ve got the perfect stiff mix which will cling to the vanes of Method feeders with ease.
Shorter than average hook links are the way to go for fishing the Method feeder.
The trick is to present your hook bait as close to the food ball as possible to guarantee it’s in close proximity to the feeding activity.
Even better is to actually push your hook bait into the ball before gently squeezing a final layer of mix.
Your typical Method feeder rig results in countless nods and twangs on the rod tip as grubbing fish begin to whittle away the ball of feed.
Don’t strike at these knocks, instead wait for a definite positive slamming bite, or a spool churning screamer!
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