De Cecco Pasta 500g

De Cecco Pasta is a small, dry tube pasta used by anglers as an affordable and versatile hook bait on commercial and match fisheries. Its hollow shape makes it easy to put on the hook and allows it to absorb flavour, colour or sweetener during preparation.

The pasta was originally a food product and is briefly boiled for fishing until it is firm yet hookable. The exact cooking time depends on the chosen variety and desired hardness, so regularly check a piece while cooking.

Key features

• Small tube shape that can be placed directly on the hook
• Neutral base that can be coloured and flavoured
• Suitable as an alternative hook bait on commercial fisheries
• Can be prepared to the desired firmness
• Long-lasting and easy to store when dry

Preparing as hook bait

Boil a small quantity in plenty of water and test the firmness regularly. Drain as soon as the Pasta is pliable enough to hook but still offers sufficient resistance. Rinse immediately in cold water to stop the cooking process. If desired, add a suitable colourant, sweetener or liquid flavour during or after cooking.

Would you prefer ready-to-use ring-shaped hook bait? Take a look at Captura Baits Sweet Paste Rings.

Frequently asked questions

How long should I cook the Pasta for fishing?
Do not rely blindly on one fixed cooking time. Start testing in good time and remove the Pasta from the water as soon as it is hookable yet remains firm; the chosen variety affects the cooking time.

How can I prevent the Pasta from becoming too soft?
Rinse it immediately with cold water after draining and allow it to drain well. Preferably, make a small test batch first.

Can I flavour or colour the Pasta myself?
Yes. The neutral Pasta can absorb flavour, sweetener and colour during or after cooking. Add additives sparingly and use only products suitable for bait or food.