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Q:How long should a deadbait be used or left in the water before it is changed for a fresh one?

flavouring bottleA:Changing baits: Rather than change them too often, increase their attractiveness by adding oils and attractors with a piece of foam inserted into the mouth of the bait or if you are an adult or fishing with one, try using a small syringe to inject oil into the flesh of the dead bait.* If the hook holds are sound and the bait will withstand recasting continue to use it with attractors. If the baits are soft and hooks come our too easily put the hooks in at home using spare hook traces and freeze them, taking them with you in a wide neck food flask, inject your oils in before freezing. Cast out and leave them as long as possible until a take occurs.

You can increase the strength of the hookhold by attaching the bait so its head is on the upper treble or by using elasticated thread around the wrist of the baits tail, over the trace as in the baits diagram

* Do be extremely careful when using a syringe and do not puncture your own skin and do not inject the oils or any air into your own skin! The latter could be fatal!

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