Feeder
Block-end feeder
How to fish a block-end feeder for Feeder Fishing.
Characteristics
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Habitats
Freshwater
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Methods
Feeder Fishing
Perforated body
Plastic cylinder with holes allows baited groundbait to slowly wash out.
End caps
Secure lids hold the loose feed inside the chamber during casts.
Weight
Lead keel sinks the feeder quickly and keeps it upright on the bottom.
Swivel
Metal swivel prevents line twist when the feeder tumbles in current.
What fish can you catch with a block-end feeder?
What is a block-end feeder used for?
A block-end feeder is closed at one end so maggots and casters crawl out of holes instead of pouring out.
How is a block-end feeder different from similar gear?
One end blocked. Feeder fishing. Related to a maggot feeder, but this is the closed-end swimfeeder for flow and a slower leak.
When should you use a block-end feeder?
Fish it in flow or when you want live baits to empty slowly at the clip.
What problems does a block-end feeder solve?
It stops a tube of maggots emptying on the cast the way an open-end would.
Block-end feeder size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 20 g
- 30 g
- 40 g