Red band is also crammed with all sorts of goodies that carp adore and it is the perfect companion to pellets baits. Red Band also fulfills all the important criteria we ask of a particle or seed blend in that it is visual, smells good thanks to the aniseed oil content, ferments quickly, is nutritious and best of all, inexpensive! Red Band truly is one of the most effective particle/seed blends going. Red Band is at its best when it is prepared properly so here's how to really get your swim fizzing with the pulling power of Red Band:
The easiest way to prepare Red Band is simply to soak the blend overnight in a large bucket. This allows the seeds and other food particles to swell and take on water, so they will not swell up inside the carp's gut. However, you are really not going to get the best out of the bait unless you take a bit more time and trouble so this is the best way of preparing Red Band (as well as micro seed blends like Carpticle). * Place the dry Red Band in a large saucepan (or two if you need a larger amount) * Add one tablespoonful of salt per kilo of dry seeds. * Now pour on boiling water to cover the seeds and stir to dissolve and distribute the salt. * After about 4 hours you will notice that a lot of the water has been absorbed so add more boiling water to cover the seeds once again. * After 24 hours in soak the seeds are ready to be cooked. * Place the pan over a high heat and bring the water to the boil. * One the water is boiling turn down the heat to simmer and cover the pan with its lid. * Red Band contains hempseed so you can use the seeds as an indicator of when the cooking process is completed. * Simmer until the hempseed start to split. * Turn the heat up slightly and reduce the remaining water. * Allow to cool. * Cover and leave in a warm atmosphere for 2-3 days. You will note that the gluten in the grains begins to leak out after 24 hours or so, and the longer you leave it the more it ferments and the smellier it gets. Ingredients: (Most) Pearl Barley Buckwheat Paddy Rice Black Rape Safflower (Least)
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