Racing beans

EssexMark · Post by **EssexMark** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 2:42 pm

Hello all. I've read a number of times In Chris Yates' books that he uses "racing" beans for carp fishing. Does anyone know what these actually are please? Many thanks. Mark

Banksy · Post by **Banksy** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 2:58 pm

Tic beans, high in protein.
Used to be commonly grown for animal feed.

EssexMark · Post by **EssexMark** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:15 pm

Ah right. Thanks Banksy

AshbyCut · Post by **AshbyCut** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:32 pm

From memory of years ago, 'racing beans' was another name for "runner beans" ... which can be found in not just green, but a w1de variety of colours ... like these ...

Banksy · Post by **Banksy** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:47 pm

To add to my earlier reply, I should have mentioned that tic beans are often used to feed racing pigeons, hence the 'racing' connection.

EssexMark · Post by **EssexMark** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:54 pm

Thank you both. I've found the Tic beans on line. Definitely something I'm going to use this year. Thanks for replying. Mark

Bleak · Post by **Bleak** » Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:16 am

Tic beans are often used over winter to feed
racing pigeons. When they don't need an
expensive racing mix as they aren't racing.
Harvested with a combine.

Mr B · Post by **Mr B** » Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:59 am

£13.50 for 25kg... not sure of the postage?
By bulk and share them?

https://www.burnhills.com/bird-c7/pigeo ... pqEALw_wcB

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