Thoughts on groundbaits for river Roach fishing.

[Andydj]

Thanks Clive. I wonder if horlicks would work in a similar way? I know that's an old dodge for getting loosefed maggots to stick together to increase distance ( stickies).

 

[@Clive]

Thanks Clive. I wonder if horlicks would work in a similar way? I know that's an old dodge for getting loosefed maggots to stick together to increase distance ( stickies).

Yes. Any product that is made from corn flour or potato starch including custard powder, cheap coa-coa and Horlicks will release starch when mixed with hot water. You can also release starch from maize and hemp when you simmer it. That is what the grey slime is. These were made with cheap coa-coa powder.

 

[Andydj]

Yes. Any product that is made from corn flour or potato starch including custard powder, cheap coa-coa and Horlicks will release starch when mixed with hot water. You can also release starch from maize and hemp when you simmer it. That is what the grey slime is. These were made with cheap coa-coa powder.

Interesting. Cocoa is also no doubt an attractor in its own right which is another plus. Thanks Clive.

 

[@Clive]

Interesting. Cocoa is also no doubt an attractor in its own right which is another plus. Thanks Clive.

So is Horlicks, that has malt added. They are both basically corn flour with flavourings. Custard powder is flavoured with vanilla, another roach attractant.The Belgians and northern French anglers are really keen on coa-coa flavouring in their groundbait.

What they all have in common however is maize and that actually might be the key.

 

[Andydj]

Of course maize is a great bait in it's own right for Carp, in particular fermented maize.
It's a fascinating subject. No doubt about it. Thanks for you input Clive