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PVA/Mesh/string recommendation

Steve Trafford

Steve Trafford

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Hi

Could anyone recommend a good pva mesh, bag and string to buy. Will be filled with mini pellets and crushed boilies. Would like to put normal hemp in ideally but that would probably melt the bag. I’ve always used feeders really and not had much luck with bags. I’m always paranoid that they haven’t melted. Thanks
 
Steve, look for PVA Products, there stuff is good and quick delivery. But check there home page and also ebay. Sometimes they have a 3 for 2 offer which is only on one site. They have a fine mesh option which is good for small particle baits.
I've not tried this, but someone told me if you semi dry the hemp on paper towel then sprinkle with salt it will keep the pva intact long enough to cast out.
 
Mike Thompson said:
Steve, look for PVA Products, there stuff is good and quick delivery. But check there home page and also ebay. Sometimes they have a 3 for 2 offer which is only on one site. They have a fine mesh option which is good for small particle baits.
I've not tried this, but someone told me if you semi dry the hemp on paper towel then sprinkle with salt it will keep the pva intact long enough to cast out.
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That’s great, thanks Mike
 
Stuff I use is the fox edges slow melt system and puts fish on the bank for me melts no problems 👍

I use the wide 35mm

www.anglingdirect.co.uk

Fox Edges Slow Melt PVA Mesh System

Key Features Highest quality anti-ladder PVA mesh System comes supplied with 7m of mesh Loading funnel and a moulded plunger Three sizes available - Stix 14mm, Narrow 25mm and Wide 35mm Slow Melt options also available for summer use or in deep water Supplied in a handy plastic moulded tube...
www.anglingdirect.co.uk www.anglingdirect.co.uk
 
I use ‘carp craze’ PVA mesh. Very good stuff and a sensible price. Available in various diameters. Previously I used ESP.

I tried some from ‘Bank tackle’ and it was very heavy gauge - so If you want some thicker stuff, try that.
 
Steve Trafford said:
Do you attach them with string, tie it around your lead or hook them on?
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Steve,
I either nick the hook thru’ the bag or use a PVA “clip” on the lead swivel. Handy little devices
www.ebay.co.uk

PVA Bag link clip's for Carp Barbel Coarse Fishing Terminal Tackle UK seller | eBay

Superb PVA bag clip, Links. Black anti-glare finish so not to spook those super rig wary fish away.
www.ebay.co.uk

Sometimes use two bags and put one in the clip and one on the hook.
Regards
Bill
 
Another vote for Carp Craze PVA mesh. Was initially reluctant to move away from the bigger brands because I found some go baggy and have sporadic melt times, but this stuff has not disappointed.

Overhand knot in the mesh means you can ditch the PVA string. I use a golf ball sized bag on the hook in slower water and a PVA clip in faster conditions.
 
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Steve Trafford said:
Hi

Could anyone recommend a good pva mesh, bag and string to buy. Will be filled with mini pellets and crushed boilies. Would like to put normal hemp in ideally but that would probably melt the bag. I’ve always used feeders really and not had much luck with bags. I’m always paranoid that they haven’t melted. Thanks
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its very easy to make hemp PVA friendly simply add plenty of SALT and bingo
as far as PVA goes over the years tried most makes but IMHO the Rolls Royce of PVA is without question this
www.pvadirect.com

PVA Mesh Archives - EAP PVA Direct -

We provide a great selection of PVA mesh including our Slow Melt Micro Mesh, Fast Melt Micro Mesh and Hex Mesh.
www.pvadirect.com www.pvadirect.com
 
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