I have had good results with pellets wrapped up in a dish towel (don't let the wife know)and crushing them to a powder, put in bowl and add 1 egg to bind together, then roll into small balls about the size of a larger pellet. You can use them as is or you can add them to boiling water for about 20 seconds. They stay together pretty good and if boiled I can catch several fish on one ball. Works for me.