You can protect your hook against dirt, mussels & snags, you can do this with a soluble PVA foam or PVA stick. This solution can arouse suspicion on some waters. That’s why I have the following tip for you!

Source of inspiration: carpfeeling.com

Cut or Slice a Boilie in Half
Protect your hook with a boilie: Take a piece of PVA cord or tape between 8 and 10 cm. You can also keep the cord longer and then hold it side by side to extend the “Melt Time” of the PVA. This way it only falls apart on the bottom. Then cut or slice the boilie in half.
Thread the PVA Cord through the Boilie
Thread the PVA cord or tape through the halved boilie. A boilie needle works perfectly for this.
Tie the Boilies Back Together
Now you can see that the hook is well protected against dirt, mussels or snags on the bottom.
Good luck!
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Thread the PVA Cord through the Boilie