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Elliptical shaped pellets

Neil Blood

Neil Blood

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Does anyone still make/supply elliptical shaped pellets?

I’m well aware that the elliptical shaped pellets came from the aquaculture feed industry, with the logic being that they offered a slower sink rate through fish farm cages. This lead to less feed waste and for whatever reason the aquaculture feed industry abandoned this shaped feed in recent years.
 
This is the only one I can find, but not sure I want to try it.
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Sensate™ Halibut Pellets - 5mm Ellipse

• POWERFUL HALIBUT ATTRACTANT carried by Sensate™ Fish Accelerant • NEEDLE FRIENDLY – pierce with baiting needles for all hair-rigs • UNIQUE ELLIPSE SHAPE in 5mm for flowing water & slow fall • BAIT BAND, QUICK-STOP or mount on BAYONET • GREAT VALUE 200g bulk boosted hookbait bags Powerful...
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www.anglingdirect.co.uk

Sticky Baits Ellipse Pellet

Key Features Unique elliptical shape acts totally differently to normal pellets Designed to provoke intense feeding A balanced blend of marine proteins and rich, nutritious oils Legendary among elite carp and barbel anglers Scientifically proven to promote fish growth and repair Supplied in...
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I heard the elliptical shape came about by a malfunction on a machine (at Hinders??) that was knocking out standard shape pellets and they just went with them as a flat pellet that would stay in faster flows longer.

Just something I heard and may be utter bollox??
 
Bob Watson said:
I heard the elliptical shape came about by a malfunction on a machine (at Hinders??) that was knocking out standard shape pellets and they just went with them as a flat pellet that would stay in faster flows longer.

Just something I heard and may be utter bollox??
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It’s as I described in the original post, the majority of high oil pellets come from the aquaculture industry and not from bait companies who simply repackage them. The elliptical shape was supposed to slow the sink rate through the fish farm cages, but for whatever reason that thinking changed.
 
Neil Blood said:
It’s as I described in the original post, the majority of high oil pellets come from the aquaculture industry and not from bait companies who simply repackage them. The elliptical shape was supposed to slow the sink rate through the fish farm cages, but for whatever reason that thinking changed.
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I'll take your word for it👍
 
Huanzhou Zhu said:
This is the only one I can find, but not sure I want to try it.
fjuka.shop

Sensate™ Halibut Pellets - 5mm Ellipse

• POWERFUL HALIBUT ATTRACTANT carried by Sensate™ Fish Accelerant • NEEDLE FRIENDLY – pierce with baiting needles for all hair-rigs • UNIQUE ELLIPSE SHAPE in 5mm for flowing water & slow fall • BAIT BAND, QUICK-STOP or mount on BAYONET • GREAT VALUE 200g bulk boosted hookbait bags Powerful...
fjuka.shop fjuka.shop
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Is there a reason you don't want to try it 🤷‍♂️
 
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