Crap Sticks

[SPSwallow]

A while ago I took out some crapsticks to try my luck with. I never used them and they were forgotten about in the garage until yesterday when I discovered them before going out fishing. They were absolutley foul and turned my stomach. So I used them. I took them to a local pond and to my surprise they actually worked! I managed a few Bream and my first ever carp! (I'm not a carp angler...or much of an angler per say tbh) No pictures though, I was on my own. They were all small anyway. Are crabsticks a common bait?

[wayne baker]

I have had a few chub on them in the past. I see no reason why they wouldnt work with other species. Only trouble is they are quite soft and could be a problem if you are fishing anywhere that crays might be present

[SPSwallow]

I have had a few chub on them in the past. I see no reason why they wouldnt work with other species. Only trouble is they are quite soft and could be a problem if you are fishing anywhere that crays might be present

 

It did come off the hook quite a lot. I guess crabsticks must taste a little like Crayfish so they might be used to attract species that feed on crays.

[Andy Macfarlane]

I wonder if pike would tune into them too....lol

[Elton]

I'm glad that you clarified that it was 'crabsticks' you used, as I was wondering how you got crap to stay on the hook

[Andy Macfarlane]

I'm glad that you clarified that it was 'crabsticks' you used, as I was wondering how you got crap to stay on the hook

 

I suppose you could freeze it??......

[Angly]

I'm glad that you clarified that it was 'crabsticks' you used, as I was wondering how you got crap to stay on the hook

 

Just hook through one of the bits of sweetcorn!

[tincatinca]

I'm glad that you clarified that it was 'crabsticks' you used, as I was wondering how you got crap to stay on the hook

 

If you have a look in a hostpital, you will find that they have different types which are identified by a number. Pick the right number and you could use a hair rig , pick the wrong one and you would be in it.

[Houseplant]

[SPSwallow]

Whoops. I wouldn't have noticed that typo unless you said. Unfortunate one. Hehe. I guess if you're constipated enough it maybe firm enough hook. Failing that you could use a PVA bag for the log and a sweetcorn on the hook.

Edited January 20, 2009 by SPSwallow