UK Carp & Coarse Fishing

This is a more substantial PVA approach — built for attraction, not just presentation.

The Castaway PVA Catfish Mesh (60mm, 7m) is designed for larger, heavier parcels, and you can see that in the size of these two finished mesh bags. They’re densely packed with chunky bait — like boilie pieces, pellets, or a coarse mix — compressed into tight, flat discs rather than elongated sticks. That shape is deliberate.

A large PVA parcel offers several advantages:

1. Concentrated food signal
With larger mesh like this, you can introduce a serious mouthful of feed around the hookbait. It creates an immediate dinner-plate-sized feeding zone rather than a light scattering.

2. Heavier casting weight
These parcels add mass to the rig, aiding casting distance and improving drop accuracy — particularly useful when fishing open water spots.

3. Controlled breakdown
Thicker catfish-grade mesh handles oil-rich or damp mixes well. Once submerged, it melts cleanly and leaves a tight pile rather than dispersing bait over too wide an area.

4. Ideal for bigger fish tactics
This sort of parcel suits situations where you’re targeting better fish and want to avoid nuisance bites. A larger food source often attracts confident, dominant carp that are willing to commit.

Compared to smaller, cable-tied PVA nuggets or sticks, this is a more assertive tactic. It’s not subtle — it’s designed to create impact. Perfect for situations where fish are actively feeding, pre-baited spots, or when you need to draw fish down quickly onto a known clear area.

It’s a good example of matching presentation size to feeding behaviour. When the fish are on it, give them something worth stopping for.

Hope this helps

Richard

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