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    • 26/06/2015 at 4:42 pm #59548

      TF_stevierowe

        Does anyone know where I can still get a bag? I’ve just used the last of mine(got it a couple of years ago). I think its discontinued but im sure some tackle shops must have some somewhere?? I’ve tried so called giant/monster hemp from other suppliers but its been nowhere as big as the sensas.
        Also I’ve just run out of my bag of tares(great stuff but had the bag for about 5 years and cant remember where I got it from) so any suggestions for the best ones out there?
        Steve

      • 28/06/2015 at 10:38 am #176626

        TF_Kagger TNB

          I’m pretty sure Angling Direct in Norwich have got some

        • 28/06/2015 at 9:06 pm #176630

          TF_stevierowe

            Thanks mate but managed to get some from Harrison sports 🙂

          • 29/06/2015 at 7:46 am #176595

            TF_JohnH

              I bought a 15kg sack from Cookes in Rotherham in March so I know they do it. Cant get it to split on cooking though!!!! I have boiled it up for 3 hours and it just will not split so I am guessing its old stuff. Still works but I do like to see the white shoot.
              Its about 4mm in size incidentally.

            • 29/06/2015 at 8:24 pm #176598

              TF_stevierowe

                don’t know what it is with giant/monster hemp. Even the sensas stuff I use takes a lot of prep to get it right.

              • 30/06/2015 at 6:50 am #176600

                TF_JohnH

                  Any pointers please other than boil it forever!

                • 30/06/2015 at 7:54 am #176601

                  TF_stevierowe

                    I normally bring it to boil When I first put in pan from start then leave it in the garage for a couple of days and keep an eye on it.if the scum on top starts going mouldy I’ll sieve it and wash it then boil it up again and keep an eye on it till it splits. It’s a bit of a pain with the big stuff but now I do enough for quite a few sessions then freeze it. I then break a chunk off enough for 1 session. Used to use a thermos flask years ago for my big hookers but it’s just getting harder to prep these days for some reason

                  • 30/06/2015 at 8:12 am #176602

                    TF_JohnH

                      Sounds sensible I will give it a go as my sack is still quite full.
                      Agree its sensible to prepare a batch and freeze it..

                    • 30/06/2015 at 12:13 pm #176603

                      TF_Kagger TNB

                        I normally stick in in a pan covered in water, and stand it in the garage for 2/3 days to soak. After that, a pinch of salt and cook.

                        I’ve had bulk stuff in the past from the local pet shop that wouldn’t split. If it’s dead, no amount of soaking and boiling will split it.

                        I stick to Sensas now

                      • 30/06/2015 at 12:29 pm #176604

                        TF_stevierowe

                          I agree with that mate. I think the key is to soak more than usual.

                        • 30/06/2015 at 2:52 pm #176606

                          TF_JohnH

                            Just under £8 for a 400g bag, that makes this stuff similar in price to worms.

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