Expander pellets are a versatile and popular bait for coarse and carp fishing. They offer a good balance between firmness and softness: firm enough to stay on the hook, yet soft enough to be attractive to fish. Their structure makes them ideal for pole, feeder and waggler fishing.
What are expanders and how do you use them?
Expanders are floating pellets that are made soft and sinking with the help of a pellet pump. By soaking them briefly and applying vacuum pressure, the pellets absorb water and sink. After preparation they are soft, sinking and ideal as hookbait.
Why choose expanders as hookbait?
Attractive: suitable for carp, bream, tench and crucians.
Soft: easy for fish to take confidently.
Flavour release: especially effective when boosted with flavours or dips.
Stable: they stay intact better than some very soft baits.
Versatile: suitable on the hook, hair or bait band.
