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I've used Skretting feed in the past with good results - palatability was very high and the pellet quality [significant fish oil] was apparent. There's a lot more that goes into making the best feed [macro/micro nutrients, amino acids, conversion, etc.] but wanted to implement some Skretting back into my regimen this season. https://www.skrettingusa.com/collections/allIn the past I used the Steelhead formula - hoping for some feedback on the following: Thoughts on max size TH feeder can handle? 9.5 mm? Which formula would be best for SMB/HSB? [Classic Bass I'm assuming] Formula for BG? [Steelhead MB or is protein level too hot?] Interested to hear your feedback!
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Bill will know the technical stuff. Me, not so much.
Just my experience over the last 4-5 years, but a TH feeder will not reliably throw 9.5mm(3/8') pellets. That size is all I use for my larger CNBG, and it's why I went to Sweeney feeders. I've used Skretting, but just as a starter. 2.2mm #2, and very hot.
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I have yet to get off my duff and try the part for the TH feeder that I had 3D printed. Hopefully it will eliminate the problem with the TH feeders bridging and clogging with the 3/8" pellets.
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For your BG I think the Skretting classic trout (40/12) would be a good food. If you are feeding bass for growth I would use their bass pellet (48/18). This food a local farm uses it and gets great results for producing LMB.
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Bill will know the technical stuff. Me, not so much.
Just my experience over the last 4-5 years, but a TH feeder will not reliably throw 9.5mm(3/8') pellets. That size is all I use for my larger CNBG, and it's why I went to Sweeney feeders. I've used Skretting, but just as a starter. 2.2mm #2, and very hot. I've had the same issue with TH feeders. Even adjusted, they eventually jam up with 3/8 pellets.
7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160
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I can't help but paraphrase the old Kipling joke.
"Do you like Skretting?"
"I don't know, you silly boy, I've never Skretted."
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling
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