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Pellet Feeder rig

Free-running open-end feeder with a slow-falling hooklength. Open water, bait trickles into a column

1Mainline 0.22 mm (6 lb)215-30 g open-end pelletfeeder3Quick-change bead4Quick-change swivel56-8 in hooklength, 0.16 mm6Size 16, maggot or bandedpellet
Open water, bait trickles into a column

The parts, top to bottom

  1. Mainline 0.22 mm (6 lb)
  2. 15-30 g open-end pellet feeder - Guru Mini Pellet 24 g
  3. Quick-change bead
  4. Quick-change swivel
  5. 6-8 in hooklength, 0.16 mm
  6. Size 16, maggot or banded pellet

Choosing the parts? The guides cover line, hooks, bait and shotting.

How to fish it

Runs freely. The longer hooklength gives a slow fall through the feed.

Questions

What hook does the Pellet Feeder use?
Size 16, maggot or banded pellet.
What line does the Pellet Feeder use?
Mainline 0.22 mm (6 lb).

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