I've never used a fly rod with the pellets. My method is usually to chum a bit, then thread one on a #10 Owner Mosquito Hook (very light weight and sharp) with no bobber or weight. I'll use #2 or #4 test line. Using that hook, the pellet will float most of the time. If I need to get more casting distance, I'll thread 2 pellets on the hook. One I'll push up over the knot, the other one will stay on the hook, making sure that there is enough clearance for the fish to be easily hooked.
