Feeder
Open-end feeder
How to fish an open-end feeder for Feeder Fishing.
Characteristics
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Habitats
Freshwater
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Methods
Feeder Fishing
Open-ended tube
Wire mesh cylinder holds groundbait and releases it steadily underwater.
Open ends
Allows rapid release of packed groundbait once it hits the bottom.
Weight strip
Lead ballast ensures the feeder lands upright and holds the bottom.
Swivel
Prevents mainline twist during casting and retrieval.
What fish can you catch with an open-end feeder?
What is an open-end feeder used for?
An open-end feeder is a plastic or mesh tube open at both ends. You pack it and the feed exits as it sits or as you twitch.
How is an open-end feeder different from similar gear?
Both ends open, unlike a block-end. Feeder fishing. A middle ground between a cage dump and a maggot feeder.
When should you use an open-end feeder?
Use it on rivers and stillwaters when you want a steady leak of crumb or pellets, not an instant empty.
What problems does an open-end feeder solve?
It keeps some feed in the swim after the feeder lands, instead of dumping everything on impact.
Open-end feeder size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 20 g
- 30 g
- 50 g