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01 Start by sieving around 300grams of base mix removing any larger items that can protrude through the skin of the finished bait to allow undesired water ingress.
02 Crack a whole egg into the mixing bowl next followed by just the white of another egg, which will act as a hardening agent to help secure the thin layer of paste used.
04 Now add the sieved Activ-8 base mix or dedicated base mix of your choice to the bowl a little at a time. Mixing with a fork then by hand to build-up the paste.
05 Your looking for a consistency where the paste no longer sticks to your hands and the texture is firm yet pliable then place in a plastic bag to prevent it drying out.
06 Pinch a small piece of paste and flatten it in the palm of your hand and place a cork ball in the centre like so. You want just enough paste for a thin and even layer.
07 Roll the paste wrapped cork balls between the palms of your hands to make 40-50 hookbaits and freeze the remaining paste to make fresh pop-ups at a later date.
08 Because of the thin paste boil the baits for just 45-60seconds and place on a towel; at this point you can gently flatten any air-bubbles in the skin of the pop-ups.
09 The baits will be ready to use after a few hours, but ideally, air-dry for several days before storing and perhaps adding some Hookbait Enhancement System glug.
These are the things you will need to begin the process...
Top-Tip: Empty egg cartons are perfect for air-drying your baits and allow them to harden-up.
How To Make Cork Ball Pop-Ups
From a suggested recipe to the equipment and process to follow - this feature shows you how to start rolling your own custom, Cork Ball Pop-Ups...
RECIPE:
One cap full (15ml) Activ-8 Activator, Activ-8 Dedicated Base Mix, Cork Balls and two eggs.
EQUIPMENT:
Mixing Bowl, Measuring Syringe or Pipet (optional), Fork, Spoon(s), Saucepan and Sieve or Strainer.
PRODUCTION TIME:
Approx. 120 minutes.
READY TO USE IN:
24HRS air-drying - preferably five to seven days.
