Preston Innovations ICS Distance Method Mould

Preston Innovations ICS Distance Method Mould

When you are target-casting to distant island margins or pushing your rigs to extreme ranges on expansive reservoirs, consistency is the absolute dividing line between a record-breaking day and a frustrating blank. Traditional method moulds are heavily optimized for short-to-medium work, but when forced into extreme distance setups, they often fail to compress the bait tightly enough to survive a massive power cast. The Preston Innovations ICS Distance Method Mould resolves this problem flawlessly, serving as the definitive companion tool to the specialized Preston InterChange System (ICS) In-Line Distance Method Feeders.

Meticulously engineered with a larger, elongated format, this mould is built to create a perfectly uniform, ultra-aerodynamic dome of bait every single time your feeder hits the water. By combining an advanced anti-stick inner surface with an effortless mechanical quick-release push button, Preston has stripped away the common bankside headache of bait sticking inside the cup. It guarantees a flawless, pristine release of your compressed pellets or groundbait, ensuring your hookbait sits perfectly presented right on top of your feed pile at maximum distance.

At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that hitting the line clip at 80 meters plus requires absolute aerodynamic stability. This heavy-duty mould gives you total, repeatable control over your bait compression, transforming your distance feeder into a clinical, long-range fish trap.

Technical Specifications

Key Features & Construction

• Aerodynamic Elongated Profiling: Specially up-scaled and contoured to match the specific aerodynamic shape of the ICS Distance Method Feeder series. The resulting compressed bait mound is sleek and teardrop-shaped, significantly reducing mid-air drag to maximize your casting range.

• Premium Non-Stick Inner Finish: The interior cup is treated with a highly polished, ultra-smooth coating that repels moisture. This prevents sticky, high-protein fishmeal groundbaits or tacky micro pellets from bonding to the plastic walls, ensuring your bait pops out cleanly without crumbling.

• Spring-Loaded Thumb Release Button: Located securely at the base of the mould. A single, positive press mechanics pushes the flexible internal base plate upward, cleanly separating the loaded feeder from the cup with zero structural distortion to your bait dome.

• Dual Flared Side Grip Wings: Engineered with wide, robust structural wings on either side of the housing. This provides excellent hand purchase and mechanical leverage, allowing you to apply deep, uniform pressure when compressing your feed, even on cold days with wet or slimy hands.

• High-Viz Bank Visibility: Crafted with a bright yellow internal insert. This vibrant color tracking makes it incredibly easy to locate on a cluttered side tray, in thick grass, or during late-evening dusk sessions.

Where to Use: Recommended Scenarios

• Extreme Open-Water Bream Tactics: The absolute premier tool when targeting nomadic shoals of quality bream and skimmers on large reservoirs, lochs, and rowing courses where you routinely need to line-clip at distances of 70m to 100m.

• Deep Water Commercial Carp Hunting: Perfect for big commercial waters where carp move away from bankside pressure into the deep central tracks during mid-summer or late winter. The tight compression achieved by this mould ensures your feed drops safely through 15 feet of water without breaking up prematurely in mid-water columns.

• High-Wind Feeder Festivals: When severe head or crosswinds make accurate casting a nightmare, the ultra-aerodynamic, mould-shaped payload punches directly through the wind path, preserving your tight grouping of feed on the deck.

The Gerry’s Fishing Verdict

The Preston ICS Distance Method Mould is a flawless piece of technical match engineering that takes the guesswork entirely out of long-range bait presentation. Trying to load a distance method feeder by hand completely ruins its aerodynamic properties, leading to mid-air wobbling and dropped yards. Preston’s matching mould creates an immaculate, bullet-like profile that flies straight as an arrow. The combination of the ergonomic side wings and the thumb-release button makes loading lightning-fast and entirely repeatable. It is an absolute must-have for the serious distance feeder angler.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: To achieve the ultimate tournament-grade bait release at distance, try utilizing the double-layer technique. Drop your hookbait (like a 6mm wafter or a mini dumbell) into the center of the yellow cup first, then scatter a small pinch of loose, dry groundbait directly over it. Fill the remaining space to the brim with perfectly dampened 2mm micro pellets and press your ICS Distance Feeder firmly down into the mould using the side wings. When you press the release button, the thin layer of dry groundbait creates an immediate moisture barrier. The second your feeder hits the lakebed at range, that dry powder explodes, rapidly pushing the pellet dome open and placing your hookbait dead-center in the feeding zone!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will this mould work with standard Preston Dura Flat or Banjo XR feeders?

No. This specific mould is custom-engineered exclusively for the Preston ICS In-Line Distance Method Feeders, which feature an elongated, streamlined footprint. Standard Dura Flat method feeders or Banjo XR models have entirely different dimensions and will not fit inside this cup. For those patterns, you must use their corresponding standard ICS Medium/Large or Banjo XR moulds.

Can I use this mould with coarse groundbait containing large particles like corn or hemp?

While it is heavily optimized for smooth fishmeal groundbaits and 2mm micro pellets, you can use groundbait mixes with small particle additions. However, for the absolute best aerodynamic performance and clean release from the non-stick cup, ensure that any large particles are mixed evenly and not jammed directly against the edges of the mould walls, which could disrupt the uniform release mechanism.

How should I clean the mould at the end of a sticky match session?

Because it features an anti-stick polymer cup, cleaning is incredibly straightforward. Simply swill the mould in a bucket of lake water at the end of your session and use a clean cloth or a soft bait brush to clear any residual paste from around the edges of the thumb button. Always allow the internal spring mechanism to air dry before packing it away in your seatbox drawer to ensure long-lasting mechanical performance.