The window feeder is a relatively new type of feeder that has become much more widely used with the increased popularity of feeder fishing and feeder fishing matches.
This style of feeder enables you to securely load bait, while protecting the contents being dispersed on impact with the water. The window allows for easy filling with various sized bait particles, which settle on the bottom before being released. This technique effectively prevents bait from drifting through the water column, helping to concentrate feeding fish, allowing for a much more accurate approach.
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Get in the particles
You can create an enticing mix by combining ingredients like micro pellets, chopped worms, corn, maggots and casters, before sealing the side opening with a layer of groundbait. The introduction of particles can be vital for attracting shoals of bream and skimmers, while ensuring that all the loose offerings reach the bottom together, which is essential for drawing fish down to your hookbait.
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Initial bait up feeder
Additionally, the window feeder serves a dual purpose, especially at the beginning of a fishing session. You can trigger a quick feeding response by introducing sloppy groundbait, which can be particularly effective for drawing fish into a swim.
However, achieving the perfect consistency for groundbait can be tricky, so add water gradually to ensure the mixture is moist enough to remain in the feeder during casting. Getting this right allows the groundbait to disperse into a tempting cloud upon hitting the surface, further attracting fish and increasing the chances of a bite. By understanding and leveraging the window feeder, you can significantly increase your catch rate. Once the fish are there you can pin them down using a stiffer mix and lots of particles.
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Make the switch
A window feeder can just be clipped on to a standard running feeder rig, when a snap link swivel in incorporated in the rig. Making it a versatile quick change from a standard feeder set up and ideal for kicking off a swim at the start of a session, easily and quickly introducing bait.
This style of feeder is the ideal tool for casting at distance because all the weight is at nose of the feeder, this weight forward design makes casting a long way much easier, so if those fish just seem to be a little out of reach switching to a window feeder will get you that extra distance.
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