Paste 101 A Complete Step By Step To Paste Fishing

[@robjrice]

Tried paste today for the 1st time, a real learning curve with some success. Using pre maid rigs was a mistake early on as they generally shot a float at evenly down to the hook. The issue here is that when shipping out with your paste in the cup, the weights swing about all over the place and caused terrible tangles. I resorted to making my own rig with one shot 4 inches from the hook. However after watching Bens video , I will shot directly below the float next time. I tried a rig with no weights, only the paste to make my float stand up, this method worked as I knew as soon as my paste came off the float would lay flat on the surface. I netted 11lb of larger roach using this method while my friends netted double that in carp using the method feeder. Although the temptation was to revert to the method feeder rod, I stuck to the pole and paste as I feel sure it will see improved returns once I master the system. Thanks for the video Ben, most helpful.

[@pnico3775]

What another good day you've had Ben in the right hands paste is a deadly bait and you certainly know how to use it very well fantastic video yet again

[@Angling4U]

Thanks 👍 shame battery was low 30mins after filming big ones came in. I had 20 in a row off the end of my shoe virtually 7 of them were doubles rest between 7 & 9lb madness.

[@pnico3775]

@@Angling4U so that's another 100lb plus you've caught on a method lots of anglers don't fish, but as you've proved it's a deadly method I've just watched it again and I'm going to certainly give it a go stay safe son

[@paulhughes6911]

Excellent info on paste so impressed i am going to give it a go on my next trip thanks again

[@Angling4U]

Have fun!

[@roberthill4396]

Great video Ben, also I tried the beetroot at the weekend after watching your video last week,wow amazing what a net fish I had, thanks

[@Angling4U]

Fantastic!

[@peteryoung7150]

A useful video, with some key points to work to, tall pot, pellets to inside so that the paste does not stick to the pot whilst adding a feed to munch over, correct side to turn pole to avoid tangles and key point about fish making swim deeper as they munch around.

[@Angling4U]

Cheers Peter

[@paulhughes6911]

Excellent mate enjoyed it cheers

[@Angling4U]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulsomersetwolf5970]

Great vid Ben great method on its day it can be devastating.👍

[@Angling4U]

It sure is

[@RCcarpfishing]

Great video ben enjoyed watching this

[@Angling4U]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shaq157]

Thanks for this. Very helpful.

[@Angling4U]

Glad it was helpful!

[@waynewilliams7157]

Hi Ben, Me and the mrs are new to paste fishing and I’m getting confused about the shooting of the float, how would you shot a .3g paste float and where would you position the shot ? Cheers and thanks for looking.

[@Angling4U]

a big float that. 6 number 8's stotz under the float.

[@rudigrest4013]

top video well explained

[@Angling4U]

Glad you think so!

[@raycharm8950]

great vid ben ive not tried paste fishing so found this very helpful ,but you did not show the plumbing of the paste float ,which i have noticed nobody seems to discuss with paste fishing ,but probably most important part

[@Angling4U]

Ill sort something

[@martinhassall7884]

Hi Ben love all you information mate. So are the 2 shots just below the float there just so make it self cock? And generally when pole fishing are you trying to fish dead depth if your using the paste to take the float tip lower into the water?

[@Angling4U]

Yes fella shot helps when using a buoyant float so the hook doesn't pull though the paste

[@davidbarr9891]

David Barr - What is the maximum depth for fishing paste. Thank you

[@Angling4U]

4ft ish

[@BikingVikingMTB]

Vheers for the vid I keep foul hooking them majority of the time so is that a depth thing?

[@Angling4U]

Sometimes difficult when down the edge due to carp coming in an out. I tend to feed this to avoid this.

[@robertedmunds2394]

To give me more confidence with paste is it worth putting on a hook with a band or quick stop to give the paste more to grip to, or even use a pellet and mould the paste round it. Or is that cheating.😂

[@Angling4U]

nah don't need to leave a small tag of line behind the knotless knot on the hook. its then about getting the correct plumbing up.

[@Daveprince5681]

I always use rod and real, but thinking about a pole. How do you know much line to use between the elastic to the hook? Cheers

[@Angling4U]

depends on the peg or the wind but average is 6 to 8 inch se below for paste on the waggler. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5a4p55_ipaNg5Y

[@uluacom]

🔥

[@gregbiddle670]

Thanks Ben, do you add flavourings to your paste? Does it make a difference and if so would you suggest savoury or sweet?

[@Angling4U]

you can do, meat, scopex or halibut all good flavorings banoffee is also doing well

[@michaelwain3508]

enjoyed the video but is there a max depth to fish paste in open water?

[@Angling4U]

I would say anything over 5ft with sloppy is no good you could with stiffer but you would need a tell tale shot around 3inch from the hook to add some striking weight

[@philwilkinson5480]

Another great video ben. What size pellets do you use.

[@Angling4U]

on this occasion 4mm but 6mm is my preferred

[@dannygrosvenor225]

@@Angling4U soft or hard

[@nikroche2621]

Is the intention to fish dead depth?...Are the pellets dry/hard?...Trying to learn and apply....

[@Angling4U]

Yes nik or couple of mm over. pellets can be wetted or dry as long as they are sinkers

[@nikroche2621]

@@Angling4U Top man...i broke a section of my M70 today..£100 to replace it. Edge Monster on order..again thanks to your review.

[@Statto1]

Great videos Ben, newbie to paste question, how long does the paste stay on the hook? Does it break up into the water like groundbait? Hate to be sat there with an empty hook! Cheers steve

[@Angling4U]

depends on how much fish are in your swim for sloppy around 3 to 4 mins but that's why no shot down the line as the paste registers it will pull down the float as the paste dissolves the float will rise you will then able to tell that the paste is off. Hope this helps.

[@proplus2009]

Great video 👍 Can you put links for line floats and hooks please

[@Angling4U]

Floats, shlotz, pole elastic & Line www.progentackle.co.uk hooks are preston KKMB size 12 ebay or amazon or local tackle shop should have them.

[@geofflukins8913]

Was the open water float a Progen paste float same applies to the margin float of which Progen make a margin paste float.

[@Angling4U]

They do matey in production just waiting for them coming through

[@dannygrosvenor225]

When does spawning generally taken place each year Ben ?

[@Angling4U]

mid may usually depends on the weather

[@Player-sk4lh]

What venue are you fishing

[@Angling4U]

www.theoakslakes.co.uk

[@paulm3040]

First you said no shot, then you said, hook, float and 3 shot ?

[@Angling4U]

no shot down the line Paul 3 small shot or 2 in case of the margin just to turn over float then the pate will bring it down sorry If this wasn't clear thanks

[@dwanyesheldon5523]

Hi

[@Angling4U]

Hi