pop ups making, how?

[radiofranky]

Hi,

How do i make pop ups without adding a cork ball, microwaving, or baking?

 

What are the key incredients that makes pop ups to float in those commercial mix?

 

thanks

[Newt]

Probably something to add some gas to the mix. Baking Powder should do it I imagine.

 

Caveat - I don't do my own boilies so the above is a guess based on the effect of baking powder on certain baked goods (won't try to get specific since there would be a language problem - UK biscuits and US biscuits are very different and I don't think you folks do pancakes/flapjacks).

[carping_mad]

Try adding Krill meal, that stuff is pretty boyant

[Dick Dastardly]

CM is quite correct any of the krill/shrimp type meals make a very bouyant bait.Trouble is they take on water.Why dont you like the other methods radiofranky? :confused:

 

[ 30. March 2005, 12:45 PM: Message edited by: BUDGIE ]

[craynerd]

I dont make my own boilies, but why not just use the cork powder, seems to work for everyone else!

 

Chris

[radiofranky]

coz i don't know where to buy cork balls

 

it's pretty hard to find it in USA

[Newt]

Any good craft shop. Probably the craft section of a Wal Mart.

 

I don't need details but if you can give me a general hint where you live, there might be some good local stuff available for you.

[craynerd]

I`m just guessing BUT would crushed up wine corks not work ?

 

OR what about the internet ... i`m sure delivery of a tub of cork wouldnt be too expensive where - ever ur from!

 

Like i say i dont make boilies, but if ur really struggling if u send us cash to cover postage and cost then i`ll buy some and send it ya, as i know my tackle shop definately has tubs of the stuff.

 

Chris

 

[ 31. March 2005, 09:53 AM: Message edited by: craynerd ]

[Ian FG]

Any chance we could speak English in this thread?

[craynerd]

what u on about ?