Boilie ingredients: Binder and hardener
Ingredients in the library: 1 · Ingredient primarily used to bind, firm, or harden bait
How to use them in boilies
Binders and hardeners hold the paste together and make baits tougher. Wheat gluten is the standard choice: it binds strongly, gives a firm skin and helps baits survive nuisance fish and long sessions.
Gluten is typically used at 3 to 10 % of the dry mix. More gluten means harder baits that last longer in the water; less means softer baits that break down faster. Hookbait mixes use the top of the range, feed baits the bottom.
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Questions and answers
Binder and hardener: how much goes into a boilie mix?
A typical dose is about 6 % of the dry mix. The ingredient page lists the minimum, typical and maximum dose.
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