THE METHOD IS STRUGGLING... SO WE SWITCHED TO THIS | CHRIS WARE AT BARSTON LAKES | AQUASTIM
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Filmed at Barston Lakes, Chris Ware breaks down the bomb and bag method in detail, explaining why it remains one of the most effective and flexible approaches for locating and catching fish all year round.
The session is built around a clear, structured approach to distance fishing. Chris begins by starting at 50 metres, before gradually working his way further out until fish are located. He explains why this staged approach suits bag fishing perfectly, allowing you to cover water efficiently, learn where fish are holding, and avoid committing too early to a distance that isn’t producing.
Chris talks through how to make a consistent PVA bag, keeping the process simple and repeatable, before explaining how and why he glugs his bags using Aquastim Amino Stims. During the session, Liver Stim and Squid Stim are used to help create a clear focal point for fish to home in on, particularly when the water carries colour and visibility is reduced.
Krill Stim is also discussed, with Chris explaining that it tends to come into its own more during the warmer months, when fish are feeding more confidently and a slightly different attraction profile can be advantageous.
A key part of the film focuses on searching your peg. Chris explains that bomb and bag fishing isn’t about building a swim from the off, but about staying mobile, adjusting distances, and letting the fish tell you where they want to be. Once bites start coming, he explains how to recognise developing patterns, whether that’s a specific range or response time, and how locking into that pattern is often what turns the method into a consistent bite producer.
Throughout the session, the emphasis stays firmly on clarity and efficiency. Fishing accurately, keeping the approach simple, and using bomb and bag as a tool to find fish rather than waiting for them to turn up.
Clear, practical, and grounded in real match fishing decisions, this video shows exactly why bomb and bag remains such a powerful method, not just for catching fish, but for understanding what’s happening in your peg.
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Black Magic Pellets
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Sweet Supreme Fishmeal Pellets
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Krill Stim
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Liver Stim
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Squid Stim
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4 Comments
It's a bit like catapulting a 6mm pellet (pretend it's your bomb) and a 4mm pellet (pretend it's your bag) at the same time. The two separate pellets wont catapult as far and accurately as a single 8mm pellet.
I also tried some 'goo' (on the outside of the bag). I accidently did a miss cast (under rod tip), swung it back in for a recast and noticed that the goo had already gone. I'm thinking of pushing the nozzle inside the bag to help some reach the bottom next time I try else you can imagine that the goo may disperse and tow away no where near the bag. What do you think please?
THE METHOD IS STRUGGLING... SO WE SWITCHED TO THIS | CHRIS WARE AT BARSTON LAKES | AQUASTIM
Aquastim®
4,552 views
Filmed at Barston Lakes, Chris Ware breaks down the bomb and bag method in detail, explaining why it remains one of the most effective and flexible approaches for locating and catching fish all year round.
The session is built around a clear, structured approach to distance fishing. Chris begins by starting at 50 metres, before gradually working his way further out until fish are located. He explains why this staged approach suits bag fishing perfectly, allowing you to cover water efficiently, learn where fish are holding, and avoid committing too early to a distance that isn’t producing.
Chris talks through how to make a consistent PVA bag, keeping the process simple and repeatable, before explaining how and why he glugs his bags using Aquastim Amino Stims. During the session, Liver Stim and Squid Stim are used to help create a clear focal point for fish to home in on, particularly when the water carries colour and visibility is reduced.
Krill Stim is also discussed, with Chris explaining that it tends to come into its own more during the warmer months, when fish are feeding more confidently and a slightly different attraction profile can be advantageous.
A key part of the film focuses on searching your peg. Chris explains that bomb and bag fishing isn’t about building a swim from the off, but about staying mobile, adjusting distances, and letting the fish tell you where they want to be. Once bites start coming, he explains how to recognise developing patterns, whether that’s a specific range or response time, and how locking into that pattern is often what turns the method into a consistent bite producer.
Throughout the session, the emphasis stays firmly on clarity and efficiency. Fishing accurately, keeping the approach simple, and using bomb and bag as a tool to find fish rather than waiting for them to turn up.
Clear, practical, and grounded in real match fishing decisions, this video shows exactly why bomb and bag remains such a powerful method, not just for catching fish, but for understanding what’s happening in your peg.
Products featured:
Black Magic Pellets
https://www.aquastim.com/products/pel...
Sweet Supreme Fishmeal Pellets
https://www.aquastim.com/products/pel...
Krill Stim
https://www.aquastim.com/products/liq...
Liver Stim
https://www.aquastim.com/products/liq...
Squid Stim
https://www.aquastim.com/products/liq...
Explore the full Aquastim range at:
www.aquastim.com
#aquastim #matchfishing #coarsefishing #feederfishing #bombandbag #pvabagfishing #aminostims