HOW TO: Use large solid PVA bags

Solid PVA bags, unlike PVA mesh, have no holes in them. This makes them ideal for transporting liquid attractant into your swim. Setting up a solid PVA bags is relatively simple and requires a few simple steps to get the best bag set ups. It is important the bag is tied really tight, this will make the PVA bag cast well and will ensure the bag does not burst on impact with the lake after the cast.

What you need
A good quality PVA product makes tying tight bags a lot easier. For this feature we are using PVA from The Fishing Bag Company.





Method
Step 1
Start by nicking the hook into the bottom corner of the bag. The bag is large enough to insert the lead in the bag with the baited hook and pellets.


Step 2
As you fill the bag with pellets lay the hook length across the bottom of the bag as you fill. A soft braided hook length is best to use with PVA bags as the hook lenght does not crumple up as the bag full of pellets get tightened.

Step 3
As you fill with pellets keep layering your rig until you are about half full. Now add your lead and top up the bag until you have about 3/4" (18mm) of bag left.

Step 4
Now twist the top of the bag whilst tapping the bag letting the pellets settle this will make the bag really tight.

Step 5
Now with a tight bag, using PVA string tie two overhand knots to lock the bag in place.

Step 6
Cut off the excess PVA bag and string above the knot to make the bag tidy.




Step 7
Manipulate the bag to get the pellets to settle. When you have a small amount of slack in the corner of the bag, pull the bottom corner tag of the bag out and wet with a little saliva. Now pull tightly and stick the corner to the bag. Repeat this process with the remaining corner making the bag very tight.

Step 8
Using a sharp implement, stab several holes into the bag to help it sink quickly to the bottom of the lake.

With the bag finished all that is left to do is cast out into the lake. Make sure you line rod and reel are all up to casting what can be a heavy bag. Ensure you reels clutch is tight to avoid line slip during the cast.



Tight lines!