Below are pictures and information on setting up a simple method rig, which can be used running or semi-fixed.

1)     1) Thread the main line through the top of the method feeder, this will be the end where the tubing is extended away from the feeder. I use a Fox in-line as I find these to be strong and  robust and very well made.

1        3) The swivel will allow the set up to become semi fixed, because this is inserted into the rubber grommet in the base of the feeder which creates the semi- fixed bolt rig set up,  where as the quick change bead converts it to a running rig .

    4)  Now attach your chosen hook length, i attach mine by using the loop to loop method, and that's it ready to go!  

How to use a Method feeder for ground bait or pellets

I have used both of this baits in conjunction with a method feeder for a while now, they both have there uses on the day. First up is the Pellet method for this I use the new Dynamite baits swim stim green micro 1mm feed pellets, pour approx half a bag into a 2 pint bait tub then cover the pellets with water, now leave for about 5-15 minutes,  now drain the water off, now the pellets are now ready to use. I use either the fox or Korum Method feeders for all my method work  as they are strong and well made, to load the feeder take a small handful of pellets in your left hand and press the feeder into the pellets using your right hand  and then squeeze the pellets  on to the feeder  using your left hand, then I turn the feeder over so the pellets are on top, now place your hair rigged hook bait onto another handful of pellets (about half as many as before as this forms the outer coating) into your hand and lay the hook bait on top, now press the feeder into the feeder like you did at the start, now gently y squeeze it all together, Don’t squeeze to hard or you may damage the hook bait if it is a soft bait.

 now cast out and wait for that tip to fly round. I use the pellet feeder more so in winter when I don’t want to use ground bait just leave a small pile of bait around my hook bait, but I do use this in summer especially on venues where the fish respond to loose feed pellet rather than ground bait, I like to use a small to medium sized feeder for this method as I don’t want to other feed the pellets causing the fish to become pre-occupied with them.

(See pictures below of how to load the feeder and under water action pictures).

 Now onto the Normal ground bait method feeder, this is the one for the summer on some venues its simply devastating, to make the ground bait mix pour 1 & ½ bags of special (G)/Dynamites swim stim green or original into a mixing bowl , then  add the water slowly while whisking with your hands to work in the water evenly,  continue to do this until the bait becomes fine and fluffy and you can form balls which when rubbed through your fingers will fall apart fairly easily, I don’t like a to sticky method mix because I like the fish to be able to break the ball up quickly and get to the treat inside, for added attraction and to sustain the fish in the swim but not other feed them add either  micros or 4mm pellets to the mix and a few pieces of corn (not to much ), this is the one method I use for  90 % of my summer feeder work, I just love the way the rod smashes round when the fish finds  the hook bait!, when using the ground bait method instead of the pellet option I will step up to a larger feeder if the fish are really having it on the day. When fishing the pellet/ground bait method feeder I will always fish with a hook length of no longer than 4 inches and always use hair rigged bait using either a fixed or running rig depending on the fishery rules. (See pictures below showing the ground bait method and how to load it on to the feeder)

Bait Tech's new special (g) groundbait.	Place ground bait in your palm of left or right hand.		Now place the feeder onto the ground bait (weight at top) and push the feeder into the ground bait.
Now take another small handful of ground bait, now place the hook length and hook bait onto the ground bait.	Once again push the feeder into the ground bait, do it this time with slightly less pressure.		The completed method ball, just trim of the excess and that's it.
Within 10 seconds of entering the water.		The bait and hook are exposed in under 30 seconds, as you can see the bait lays in a enticing carpet of feed.