Carp Fishing PVA Mesh & Refills

What is PVA Mesh?

PVA mesh, like other carp fishing PVA products, is made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). While it shares the characteristic of dissolving in water, similar to PVA bags, mesh has a distinct purpose and offers different advantages on the bank.

It is a continuous tube of fine, water-soluable netting. It is designed to be filled with dry, particulate baits such as boilies, pellets or crushed particles. The beauty of PVA mesh lies in its flexibility and its ability to create a "stick" or "sausage" of bait. Anglers will typically tie a knot at one end of the mesh, fill it with their chosen bait, and then tie off the other end, often leaving a small tag to attach to the hook. When cast into the water, the PVA mesh dissolves, leaving a concentrated pile of bait directly around the hookbait. This pinpoint accuracy is invaluable for presenting a tempting offering in a small area, especially when targeting wary carp. The open weave of the mesh also allows water to freely flow through the bait as it dissolves, helping to disperse attractants and scents more quickly.

PVA Mesh vs Bags

PVA bags on the other hand are sealed pouches, much like small, clear plastic bags. They are designed to hold a wider variety of baits, like finely ground mixes, slop, or even liquids, in addition to dry particles. The key difference is containment. A bag is sealed and it completely encases the bait until it dissolves. This means that all the contents, including any liquids or very fine particles, are submerged in the water together in a compact parcel. Once the PVA bag dissolves, the bait is released in a concentrated patch, forming a "bed" of feed on the lakebed. PVA bags are effective for presenting a large, appealing pile of bait or for keeping very fine or sloppy mixes together during the cast, preventing them from scattering prematurely.

PVA Mesh Refills

PVA mesh refills are replacement rolls of the water-soluble netting, without the loading tube that comes with the PVA mesh system or kit.