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Drennan Gripmesh Feeders
Mini 15g, Small 20g, Medium 25g and Large 30g
Bait-gripping spikes and a stretchy powergum boom give this familiar feeder a useful twist. The appeal is keeping your feed aboard for the cast — without needing to squash every load into a brick.
- Four sizes: Mini 15g, Small 20g, Medium 25g and Large 30g.
- Tough nylon polymer body with a camo brown tint.
- Internal bait-gripping spikes of different lengths.
- Every size includes a swivel and flexible powergum boom.
Make sure it’s the right one. This covers the four-size Drennan Gripmesh Feeder range. We haven’t tested these on the bank; the review looks at their construction, intended use and practical fit.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
Provisional design-based scores, not bank-test results; value is judged on useful features rather than a verified selling price.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8/10
- Ease of Use9/10
- Value for Money8.3/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Bream, skimmer and mixed-fish feeder anglers. It offers a straightforward way to deliver groundbait while varying the amount fed with each cast.
- Anglers wanting extra bait retention. The internal spikes are designed to help keep suitable groundbait or dampened pellets aboard during delivery.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers fishing powerful river flows. This range stops at a listed 30g, and its bait-gripping design isn’t a substitute for sufficient holding weight.
- Anglers specifically wanting a flatbed Method feeder. This is a different feeding and presentation approach, rather than a mould-loaded flatbed with the hookbait tucked into the feed.
The lowdown
Introducing the Drennan Gripmesh Feeders
Bait-gripping spikes and a stretchy powergum boom give this familiar feeder a useful twist. The appeal is keeping your feed aboard for the cast — without needing to squash every load into a brick.
- Four sizes: Mini 15g, Small 20g, Medium 25g and Large 30g.
- Tough nylon polymer body with a camo brown tint.
- Internal bait-gripping spikes of different lengths.
- Every size includes a swivel and flexible powergum boom.
Quick verdict
A handy twist on the everyday feeder
The Gripmesh makes sense if you want a groundbait feeder with extra help holding its load. Internal spikes, a tough nylon polymer body and a cushioning powergum boom give it a clear purpose without making things complicated.
Just don’t mistake bait grip for bottom grip. Choose it around your feed and swim, and remember that the listed weight isn’t the whole casting load once you’ve packed it.
Provisional design-based scores, not bank-test results; value is judged on useful features rather than a verified selling price.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8/10
- Ease of Use
- 9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.3/10
The tough nylon polymer body and supplied swivel-and-boom arrangement offer a sensible construction, though long-term durability hasn’t been checked.
Internal spikes and a cushioning boom directly address bait retention and casting delivery, with results still dependent on bait preparation.
Reliable feed delivery can support good fishing, but location, release and feeding rhythm matter more than the feeder alone.
Four clear size choices and familiar attachment options keep things straightforward, with a little care needed over loading.
The bait-gripping interior and included powergum boom add practical usefulness, although a firm bargain judgement needs a current price.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Drennan Gripmesh Feeders
A feeder’s job sounds dead simple: get some bait to the spot and leave it there. The faff starts when your mix drops out on the cast, or you squeeze it so firmly that it comes back still wedged inside. Drennan’s Gripmesh Feeders tackle the holding part with little spikes inside the body. It’s a practical idea rather than a flashy one, and that’s exactly why this range deserves a look if conventional groundbait feeder fishing is your thing. Think useful tackle-box option, not an instant cure for a blank.
The body is moulded from tough nylon polymer and finished with a camo brown tint. Inside are bait-gripping spikes of different lengths, giving the feed something extra to hang onto. That matters because retention doesn’t have to come entirely from how hard you press the bait together. Soft or semi-dry groundbait and dampened pellets are all suitable options. There’s still some judgement involved, mind. The aim is a load that survives delivery, then becomes available to the fish — not a perfectly preserved plug you reel back an hour later.
There are four sizes to choose from: Mini at 15g, Small at 20g, Medium at 25g and Large at 30g. Nice and straightforward, but there’s a useful distinction here. Moving up the range changes the feeder’s size as well as its listed weight, so you’re adjusting the amount of feed you can introduce, not merely adding a few grams for the cast. A bigger feeder might suit hungry fish, while a smaller one gives you a way to keep bait going in without making every chuck a substantial dinner.
That makes choosing one a session decision rather than a case of automatically grabbing the biggest. In cold water, or when bites are few and far between, a modest load can be the sensible starting point. When bream or skimmers settle and start getting on the munch, more feed might earn its place. Those are general feeder-fishing choices, not promises attached to this particular feeder. Your casting rhythm matters too: a little feeder going out regularly can introduce more bait than a large one left sitting untouched for ages.
Every size comes with a swivel and flexible powergum boom. The boom stretches to cushion casting, which is a handy bit of give built into the feeder’s attachment. Don’t read that as permission to give an overloaded rod a proper wallop, though. Groundbait and dampened pellets add to the listed weight, and your rod has to deal with the whole lot. A smooth cast remains the sensible approach. If you’re fishing clipped up, control the feeder’s arrival rather than letting it crash against the clip at full tilt.
Rig-wise, the range can be fished on a running line, within a fixed loop or locked with Grippa Stops. For plenty of everyday work, a straightforward running arrangement is a sensible place to start, provided it suits the fishery’s rules. Keep the setup tidy and check that a break won’t leave a fish towing the feeder. Hooklength choice is a separate adjustment: fish response, bait and conditions should guide it. You don’t need to reinvent your entire approach simply because this feeder has a different way of holding the groundbait.
The big thing to keep straight is what the word Gripmesh actually means. The grip is about retaining bait inside the feeder, not a promise that it’ll cling to the bottom in a pushing river. With this range topping out at a listed 30g, there will be swims where you need something heavier. Equally, it isn’t a flatbed Method feeder wearing a different name. If your plan revolves around moulding a compact pile of pellets around a tucked-in hookbait, you’re shopping for a different style of presentation.
We haven’t used these on the bank, so there’s no invented tale about bagging up with one on a tricky Tuesday. On design alone, though, the Gripmesh has a clear role: an everyday groundbait feeder with extra help keeping suitable feed aboard. The useful bank-side check is simple. Watch how your prepared mix behaves in water before committing to a long spell on the same spot. Get retention and release working together, and this looks a sensible option for anglers who’d rather fine-tune their feeding than complicate their tackle.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Sizes and listed weights
- Mini 15g; Small 20g; Medium 25g; Large 30g
- Body
- Tough nylon polymer
- Colour
- Camo brown tint
- Bait retention
- Internal spikes of different lengths
- Attachment
- Swivel and flexible powergum boom on all four sizes
- Suitable feed
- Soft or semi-dry groundbait and dampened pellets
Specs checked with Drennan, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Grip the bait, not the lakebed
The important bit is inside: spikes of different lengths help retain soft or semi-dry groundbait and dampened pellets. That’s a different job from anchoring a feeder against a strong flow.
It still needs a sensible mix. Extra grip is useful during casting, but you also need the feed to leave the feeder once it reaches your spot.
Construction and feeding
Closer look: the useful bits are inside
The tough nylon polymer body carries internal spikes of different lengths. Their job is to help retain the bait, giving suitable mixes another point of purchase besides compression alone. The camo brown tint is a low-key finish, but the practical draw is that internal layout.
The swivel and powergum boom come on every size, so the Mini doesn’t miss out on the attachment used by its bigger siblings. The boom provides stretch during casting. We can explain that purpose, but we haven’t checked its long-term wear or compared casting behaviour on the bank.
Worth knowing. Don’t judge release from how tidy the loaded feeder looks. Try your prepared feed in the margins where you can watch it break down. It’s a useful first check, although deeper water and flow can change what happens on the actual spot.
Picking your approach
Who it suits: feeder anglers who like to tweak the feed
This is an appealing option for conventional groundbait feeder work aimed at bream, skimmers and mixed coarse fish. If you like adjusting your mix and the amount going into the swim, the four sizes give you useful choices without an overly complicated range.
It’s less convincing as a one-feeder answer to every venue. Strong flow may demand more holding weight, while a dedicated flatbed setup serves a different presentation. Pick the Gripmesh because its bait-retaining design fits your approach, not because the name sounds like it’ll anchor anywhere.
Quick bank-side answers
FAQs in full: sizes, bait and rigging
Which size should you choose? Mini is 15g, Small 20g, Medium 25g and Large 30g. Start with the feed volume you want and the weight your swim requires. Then account for the loaded feeder when checking suitability for your rod. Bigger isn’t automatically better.
Will it take pellets? Yes — dampened pellets, as well as soft or semi-dry groundbait. The important balance is holding together during delivery without staying trapped afterwards. Preparation varies with the bait, so don’t assume one soaking routine suits everything.
How can you rig it? The supplied swivel and powergum boom allow running-line use, use within a fixed loop, or locking with Grippa Stops. Those are attachment options, not a blanket endorsement of every rig built around them. Keep fish safety and venue rules ahead of convenience.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Internal spikes help hold feed without relying solely on heavy compression.
- Works with soft or semi-dry groundbait and dampened pellets.
- Powergum boom stretches to cushion the cast.
- Four sizes let you adjust both feeder weight and feed volume.
Worth knowing
- Size and weight rise together, so feed capacity and casting weight aren’t independently selectable within this range.
- The largest listed option is 30g before loading, limiting the choices for swims needing a much heavier feeder.
- Bait preparation still matters; gripping spikes won’t rescue a poorly balanced mix.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What sizes do Drennan Gripmesh Feeders come in?
What sizes do Drennan Gripmesh Feeders come in?
Mini is 15g, Small is 20g, Medium is 25g and Large is 30g. Add the bait load when judging what your rod will be casting.
02Can you use pellets in a Gripmesh Feeder?
Can you use pellets in a Gripmesh Feeder?
Yes, dampened pellets are suitable, alongside soft or semi-dry groundbait. Prepare them so they hold for the cast but can release in the water.
03How do you attach a Gripmesh Feeder?
How do you attach a Gripmesh Feeder?
All four sizes have a swivel and flexible powergum boom. They can be used on a running line, within a fixed loop or locked with Grippa Stops. Follow fishery rules and use a rig that won’t leave a fish towing the feeder after a break.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a handy twist on the everyday feeder. The strongest reasons to choose it are internal spikes help hold feed without relying solely on heavy compression. and works with soft or semi-dry groundbait and dampened pellets.; the main trade-off is size and weight rise together, so feed capacity and casting weight aren’t independently selectable within this range..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Internal spikes help hold feed without relying solely on heavy compression.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Bream, skimmer and mixed-fish feeder anglers: It offers a straightforward way to deliver groundbait while varying the amount fed with each cast.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Size and weight rise together, so feed capacity and casting weight aren’t independently selectable within this range.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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