I was wondering if anyone using the new lure pouches has developed a recommended procedure for topping up the lure pouch with fresh lure? In a hurry in the bush, the top didn’t seem to easily unscrew and I didn’t want to risk damage with no replacement handy. Thanks
Here’s an update from NZAT, which some other trappers may find useful. Cheers, Tony
Yes the top of the pouch will screw off, they have been done up tight so there is no spillage during transport but do unscrew off with enough encouragment. Not a problem if the thin white collar below the cap is left behind or stays with cap.
Add the refill into the pouch. Many people find using a “squeeze bottle” easiest and cleanest. Otherwise, you could use a funnel, but from experience this tends to be a bit messy and you don’t get as much in the pouch.
When screwing the cap back on the pouch, just make sure the black rubber grommet stays inside the cap of the pouch, this ensures there is a good seal and no spillage.
Any problems let me know
Kind Regards
David Crimp
NZ Autotraps Ltd
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Yep, easy. I bought a turkey baster and use that. Suck some bait up into the baster then squirt it into the bag. The top unscrews easily. We have many AT220’s to service at Whararoa Farm Reserve, so came up with this after a couple of other messier solutions.
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Using a squeezy sauce bottle is easy as. Just remove the cap and insert the spout of the bottle into the pouch and squeeze.
Can you get a bulk load of the black rubber grommets so you can replace them for transport? Or solid lids that are the right size? Looking for cleaner ways to transport out the old pouches when replacing with a new pouch.
Get in touch with NZAT. I asked and they sent a couple of solid white plastic caps and solid black rubber grommets with my last order of refill lure.
Another great option for refill is used sriracha style bottles. Twist to open, stick into the empty lure bag, and squeeze to fill.
Agree, contact NZAT. I also got replacement tops from them which make things easier. And I bought a Greggs Tomato Sauce bottle, cleaned it out and use it for my refills if the pouch just needs to be topped up. That way you can buy lure in a 2L bottle and help keep costs down. Cheers, Tony