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In reply to Post #35
Your right I forgot about that. I was thinking of telephone directories. Showing my age lol.
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In reply to Post #31
That is not the way search engine analytics work. Companies pay craxy money to even be on the first page of Google searches if it was as easy as having a company name beginning with a then everyone would be at it
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In reply to Post #32
Abacus baits would a winner 😂
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In reply to Post #32
Obviously not every company founder is as perspicacious as you or I.
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In reply to Post #31
Yes but Q is further down the list what about Aardvark Baits 
Still think two Aqua's is unnecessary.
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In reply to Post #29
Naming any company with a title beginning with A will put it at the top of the search list on a search engine. Or telephone directory. So it's a no brainer really.
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In reply to Post #18
Yes paid
Phoned
Emailed
Nothing
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In reply to Post #28
I don't get involved too much in bait threads, was just giving an alternative point of view.
Sounds like some of you know what you're looking for but as you say some people go by the smell, mmm I love that strawberry smell I'm sure the carp will have that
I shall now get everyone I know including auntie and granny to ask for free samples 
Edit
I don't think calling it Aqua Bait was a good idea when there's another Aqua about.
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In reply to Post #26
Definitely as Yonny put it below. In that case how does anyone really know what is a good bait? Going round and round in hypothetical circles again. Its all about opinion and experience. Some people are happy buying a bag of readymades because they smell nice and are cheap. I personally would want to see samples of a bait if I was planning on changing.
Quite an odd slant to take on the whole samples thing. Not sure many bait companies would have the time or inclination to do that but still... 
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In reply to Post #26
See post 19, no anthropomorphism there imo. You can tell a lot about the characteristics of a bait. Fur sure it wont tell you if it's any good or not, but it will defo tell you something.
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In reply to Post #25
I think asking to cover postage is fair or competing companies could try to bring each other down by putting 100's of fake requests in. 
As regards knowing a good bait just by looking at it can we really tell what a carp preference is. Anthropomorphism
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In reply to Post #18
I completely understand the request for samples and if I ran a bait company I would be keen on offering these FOC. Yes it would be a hassle but, assuming I was happy with the quality of my bait (which I wouldnt be selling it to the public if I wasnt), I would let the samples do the talking for themselves. A lot of people dont want to commit to 10 or 20kg of a new bait without at least seeing it first. Experienced bait makers/ users will know a decent bait when they see it, whereas less experienced anglers might simply like the smell! I certainly consider myself experienced enough to know a good bait when I see one.
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In reply to Post #23
Ordering a decent quantity does bring down the cost quite significantly
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In reply to Post #14
Fair enough and agree - as i said have been a customer of his for around 3 years.
The price hike does now mean hes directly competing with ABS hydra K and other "premium" mixes. I hope it works for him but the step away from other £7/£7.50 per kg bait is a brave one.
again I'd like to say that I have no affiliation with him or anyone and dont buy that much bait really but honestly think to date his service has been great.
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In reply to Post #19
If I ordered a sample of any bait, I’d see how accurate it was to the photo or description or recommendations by trusted friends.
But more importantly, first I’d taste the bait, then feel the baits firmness (stick proof) texture and consistency. Bait ‘Smell’ as such, is low down on my list.
After you have rolled your own quality stuff, You soon get a gut instinct of good quality ready rolled stuff and the not so great doctored gear 
Aqua baits do seem to have a good reputation 
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