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In this article Tony Welch explains how he likes to put together and use PVA sticks.

I use a blend of Cell and Bloodworm pellets
I use a blend of Cell and Bloodworm pellets
The ground Bloodworm pellet gives a good colour contrast as well as flavour
The ground Bloodworm pellet gives a good colour contrast as well as flavour

Some of the Mainline goodies I use
Some of the Mainline goodies I use
Liquid attraction!
Liquid attraction!

The finished mix
The finished mix
Make sure the hook point stays outside the stick when using more coarse ingredients
Make sure the hook point stays outside the stick when using more coarse ingredients
Give them a bright one to home in on!
Give them a bright one to home in on!

Just a few of the vast choice of Mainline hook-baits available
Just a few of the vast choice of Mainline hook-baits available
The Gardner gear I use to make my PVA sticks and bags
The Gardner gear I use to make my PVA sticks and bags

More than confident to cast out three single PVA sticks in this massive Cornish reservoir
More than confident to cast out three single PVA sticks in this massive Cornish reservoir
Stick success!
Stick success!

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Tony Welch Police Officer

I’ve grown up and lived in Cornwall all my life. I’ve been angling since 1988 where I fished for the usual Roach, Rudd, and Perch etc. I have also spent many nights out Bass fishing the Cornish surf beaches, something which I still love to do. My Carp angling began in the late 80&rsqu...

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