Fishing pellets

A compressed pellet

The pellet is a compressed granule made from fish meal, cereals, oils, and attractants. In water, it dissolves gradually, releasing smells and particles that attract fish and keep them in the zone. It is widely used for carp, bream, and modern pole fishing, having established itself due to its consistency: each pellet is the same size and has the same attracting power.

Other baits

Baits also come in:

• Boilies.
• Groundbaits.
• Seeds.
• Liquids.
• Additive / Booster.
• Artificial bait.
• Baiting tool.

All baits are gathered on the baits page.

Baiting or hookbait

The groundbait pellets, small and numerous, are thrown into the swim or added to the groundbait to create a food bed. The small diameters are suitable for the method feeder, like the Sonubaits Stiki Method, which compact around the cage. The hookbait pellets, larger, soft or drilled, are attached to the hook or a hair rig. The floating foam pellets, like the Guru Foam Wagglers, mimic a pellet and present the bait slightly off the bottom, above the mud or weeds, or on the surface.

Preparing your pellets

For the method feeder, lightly moisten the small pellets a few minutes before fishing, then drain them: they become sticky and hold on the cage. The oily pellets, rich in nutrients, are suitable for warm waters when fish are active; in cold water, lighter pellets and a more moderate baiting approach are preferred. You adjust the quantity based on fish activity: it's better to bait little and often than too much at once. Keep the pellets dry, in a sealed bucket, protected from moisture.

Good deals

Great deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new products showcase the latest collections, and the items shipped in 24 hours are prepared and sent within a day. The highlight periods of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

What size of pellets should I choose for carp or pole fishing?

Small pellets of two to four millimetres are used for baiting and the method feeder, while larger ones, of eight millimetres and above, are rigged as hookbaits for carp and keep smaller fish away.

What is the difference between a pellet and a boilie?

The pellet dissolves in a few minutes and quickly releases its attractants, whereas the boilie, being harder, lasts for hours in the water. They are often combined: pellets to attract, boilies as hookbaits to target bigger fish.

How do you moisten pellets for the method feeder?

You wet them for a few seconds and then leave them to rest: they become slightly sticky and hold around the feeder without breaking apart when cast. The Sonubaits Stiki Power is designed for this use.

What are floating foam pellets used for?

The foam pellets, like the Guru Foam Wagglers, float or rise above a muddy or cluttered bottom: the bait remains visible and is positioned where fish feed, particularly near the surface in warm weather.

Are pellets suitable for catfish fishing?

Yes, large pellets rich in fish oil attract catfish, often as part of a substantial baiting effort with a drilled pellet rigged on a hair for bait. You then choose larger granules that dissolve slowly.