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Spring sale now on 20% off.
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In reply to Post #125
Just for the email - it's live. 
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if we dont support smaller business's we will all moan when they are gone.
Like you mate, ive very lucky and if i really wanted too, get freebies, i choose not to.
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In reply to Post #114
I paid for mine too.
I choose to pay for all my tackle and bait these days, as I've previously mentioned. I am in the very fortunate position to be able to get whatever I want for trade. So I can choose from most baits on the market at a much cheaper price, with no need to be tied or beholden with anyone. I prefer it that way now. I'd rather pay.
I don't get Poacher for trade, as it's not sold in any shops. I have known Gavin since he was a very young kid, thirty years ago. He did give me a little discount, which I did not ask for.
I choose to pay more for this particular bait, because I want top notch. If cost was a big factor, I would rather use half the amount of a high quality bait, than something half the price, which is actually a quarter of the quality.
Like most things in life, it's actually a totally false sense of value.
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In reply to Post #121
yeah, ive air dried it, its been fine, but to be honest, i prefer not to. Ive always prefer a fresh freebie
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No probs mate.
northamptonshire gravel pit mate
bit of a closed shop place, probably the best place ive ever fished, miss it dearly.
Motorbikes, renovations, family and business meant i had no time to fish, even worst now ive set another business up. hey ho, all in the planning for early retirement though 
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In reply to Post #116
Fair play to you mate
Have you had much success air drying the SV1? Still prefer to short term air dry than use shelf life (although I'm aware that's not an option)
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In reply to Post #119
I was just curious. I googled SV fishing and was directed to 1000's of sites about a computer game called Stardew Valley. At that point my curiosity got the better of me and just had to ask 
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In reply to Post #118
south view fishery
no secrets in my book 
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In reply to Post #112
Unless it's a secret what's the name of the fishery.
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no mate, i pay the same as everyone else.
I didn't used too, i used to get it free, but since Gary passed away, i felt uncomfortable getting things for free from a small business who is trying to do their best, so i waived my freebie, continue to use the range but insist on paying for it.
I'd hate to see a great little business struggle when i can well afford to pay for it.
Not everyone is a fortunate as others, but in the same term, everyone has always looked for a discount/deal without understanding the business costs and demands
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In reply to Post #113
I suppose you pay full price 12 months a year eh Joss?
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In reply to Post #103
It was actually your thread that made me have another look at the range. I’m sure it’s a decent bait, just a bit pokey! Might revisit it when the weather warms up.
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Regarding sales for all the tight wads
January sale goes live tomorrow
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In reply to Post #110
Its named after the fishery it was tested on mate
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In reply to Post #103
I agree with Mark and Joss on this. I've used the SV1 and SV2 and done very well on them. Great baits albeit more expensive than the rest of the range. Currently having a great autumn / winter on the SV1. I was speaking to Gavin in the summer and he was really hurting with rising costs and he just had to raise the price of some of the baits. I'd rather pay more for his bait than see him go under. I have loads of confidence in Poachers stuff.
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In reply to Post #107
What's SV short for Joss.
TIA
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In reply to Post #108
Dick dont own the land the lake is on mate, i think, if i remember correctly, its Hansons land
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In reply to Post #107
Moved 4 years ago mate..........I hear Dick has had a compulsory sale imposed on him for the development of the houses being built and looking at some recent plans a road is being built through the Ski Lake behind SV and then right through SV itself....... Bloody shame as i wanted to get on there at some point........ 
I remember all the photos on here well.......... 
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didnt know you'd moved from MK mate
yes, one of the reasons i sadly left there with the risk of losing it.
SV bait was developed and tested on there, hence the SV name. the amount of fish the 3 of us had who were lucky enough to test it on was ridiculous, including all of the "A" team
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In reply to Post #105
Can see SV from my house Joss…….how much longer it’s there I don’t know…….. 
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In reply to Post #103
Exactly how you said mate
SV1 and SV2 are more expensive than the other baits produced purely based on ingredient added and the cost of said ingredients.
Ive used both versions.
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In reply to Post #103
Yeah, I started using the Fruit Frenzy and Tiger Nut & Maple one in 2020 following a recommendation by Joss. At the time, they were both £40 for 5Kg, now they've gone up to £43 so still not bad value. But even BETTER value when they have a sale on, they usually do it on a sliding scale, the more you buy, the bigger the discount. Because I spent over £200, I got a 30% discount.
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In reply to Post #102
That would be the SV1, it's more expensive than all the other baits they make by far mate.
In the BFM thread currently running, people are speaking about the original BFM being nigh on 50% fishmeal... And basically that baits like that, are simply not made anymore because it's too expensive....
The SV1 has 45% fishmeal in it. That is a very high level. Massive. Fish meals have come on bundles since the days of BFM. But they are FAR more expensive as a consequence. (CPSP 90) PDGFM for example is £125 a sack.
I've used the SV1 and I'd say it's worth the extra.
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No doubt it’s good bait made with top ingredients, but their prices have gone top level since I last looked. Still near enough £10 a kilo when you buy 20K.
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In reply to Post #95
Deleted a few posts, try and stick to the topic, you could always set up a different thread
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In reply to Post #94
Yes I'd like to use them as I did years ago but don't have a bait freezer any more.
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In reply to Post #93
Really hope they can bring out a Stabilised Boilie this year.
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Anyone know if they are doing a sale this year?
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In reply to Post #91
Cheers mate
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In reply to Post #89
Certainly am, and will continue with them this year
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In reply to Post #88
Didnt know Poachers did a "Rose Flavour" mate
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In reply to Post #87
sounds about right for what i need
You still using poachers?
cheers
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In reply to Post #86
You can make most baits softer by glazing them with water a few times over the coarse of a day, letting it soak in a bit like a sponge
Joss is the man who'll know, I think its well known fact that when he farts it smells of this bait 
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In reply to Post #86
I've used softer. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being rock hard, I'd say they're a 7.
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Thinking of giving the TnM a go this year, I like softish baits can anyone confirm what these are like please.
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In reply to Post #84
Still seems to be 15%
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Just a little heads up for anyone wanting a decent drop of bait for the coming months the 25% off offer ends tonight at midnight
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In reply to Post #81
good luck with it, let us know how you get on mate and its even better to support local business's
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I've admired this bait company from a far for long time now. And as I like to support local buisness I thought I give them a go A lot of it goes in my local club water. So with 25% off I couldn't really leave it on the shelf could I. So I took the plunge and ordered. Bait arrived today well packaged with excellent communications. Impressed so far. Took Josh's advice and ordered myself some Acid pear pops. That overly pungent smell of Amyl Acetate has just got to catch hasn't it. And in my eyes theres just something a bit more special about bait that arrives in unbranded packaging. Going to give it a go tomorrow, so time will tell.
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In reply to Post #79
Good Lad Gavin is
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In reply to Post #76
I finally received my order on the Monday, 5 days and 4 nights after it was sent by next day delivery. I've been on to DHL the last few days, then yesterday they sent me an email saying......
Hi Trevor, my apologies this has happened. Your senders would need to replace/refund the item then they will make a claim directly through DHL Parcel. Thanks Ann
So I sent an email to Gav at Poacher baits, he instantly replied and apologised, even though it wasn't his mistake, and offered me a choice of a full refund or a replacement order, now that's customer service at its best.
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In reply to Post #77
Make sure you order it Sunday/Monday for many working delivery days after
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In reply to Post #76
I've only just realised that the 25% discount is still available, as long as you spend over £75, includes free delivery.
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In reply to Post #75
a fine choice.
Hopefully you'll get it it tomorrow and its not turned
ive had it before with late delivery from courier, not saying to do this, but i just washed it off and put a bit of dip on it, it didnt make any difference to catch rates
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In reply to Post #74
10kg Fruit frenzy, Fruit frenzy dip and Fruit frenzy paste, & 10kg Pear drop boilies & Pear drop dip 🎣🎣
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In reply to Post #73
what bait did you order
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In reply to Post #71
Update 12.46, I just tracked my parcel and it said.... "There was no one in so we will redeliver on Monday". I was/am fudging fuming!!!! So I sent them a scathing, but diplomatic, email in return, the bloody cheek of it gets me, I do not like company's that blatantly lie rather than own their mistake, just like many politicians when they're caught out🤣😂🤣 I will definitely be making a claim now.
I'm banking on Poachers using an overnight service.
Hi mate, yeah it's DHL that's at fault, especially if Poachers paid for next day guaranteed delivery? I've written an email to Poachers yesterday explaining what's happened saying that I do not hold them responsible, although I wish they had waited till Monday to post rather than a Thursday as all courier companies state on their websites that delays are very possible, I cannot find anywhere that says DHL deliver on weekends, which surprises me, although they probably sub out to other couriers, don't they?
My paste will definitely be spoilt, the boilies will of been freshly made but like I said before, IF delivered Monday, 5 days & 4 nights is a long time. Do you think I will have a case to get compensated from DHL? I've sent them an email yesterday but no reply yet.
Thanks to all who replied.
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Farningham mate
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bloody delivery companies!
Give the depot a ring mate
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Anyone know where in Dartford their based. ?
I’m currently working in Dartford so could pick some up for myself 👍
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In reply to Post #68
That's DHLs fault mate, nowt poacher can do about that. Will be interesting to see if they're prepared to ship another order as that one is screwed.
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In reply to Post #66
Am a bit worried about my last order, On Thurs 6th I got an email from Poachers baits saying my order was shipped, then on Fri 7th at 08.34 I got a message from DHL saying my order will be delivered today 12.21-13.21 so I took the morning off and waited, no delivery, then at 13.45 another message from DHL saying "that your delivery driver is delayed but we do expect him to be with you later today", so took rest of the day off, I gave up waiting by 6pm.
Does anyone know if DHL deliver Saturdays? Because if they don't and I have to wait till Monday, my boilies and paste will of been in/out of vans and warehouses for 5 days and 4 nites, plus I'd of had to wait in 2 days, taking 2 days of work, expensive bloody boilies!!.
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In reply to Post #66
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In reply to Post #52
As it's the final day of 25% discount and I was so impressed with my first order, I just had to put in another, 10kg Fruit frenzy, dip and paste, & 10kg Pear drop boilies & dip, to mix with the TnM I have already. (as suggested by Frenzy, big thanks😁 🎣🎣
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In reply to Post #64
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Order received and it looks and smells banging... 
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Thanks - found the message eventually.
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In reply to Post #60
Its automatically deducted at checkout mate
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In reply to Post #60
on their website and FB page i think mate
if not, just call Gavin
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Where should I be looking for the 25% discounbt offer as I can't see it at the moment?
Is it just being deducted automatically at the checkout?
Thanks
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Just had my first couple of fish of the year on Hard Hooker Pear Drop over some freebies................. nice.
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In reply to Post #55
Thanks...
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In reply to Post #52
re pear drop, i mix 1 handfull to 3 handfulls of TnM, mix it up, they love it
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In reply to Post #53
Both mate
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In reply to Post #52
Bugger me he’s still doing the purple haze. I used to love prb and the Jaffa
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In reply to Post #52
I'd like to try Purple Haze
Are these pop ups or bottom baits?
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I'm so impressed with the quality of Poacher baits T&M boilies, that I'm thinking of putting in another order, taking advantage of the 25% discount and another reason is that I didn't see the "special order boilies" last time, so this time I'd like to try Purple Haze and as the Pear pop ups smell fantastic, the Pear Drop boilies, anyone tried either or both of these, if so what's the views, how'd you get on? Many thanks, Trev.
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In reply to Post #50
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In reply to Post #49
Good lad Gavin is, he will give you a better idea mate
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In reply to Post #48
Cheers mate will do...
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In reply to Post #47
You'll have to have a chat with Gavin mate, but i normally get mine within 3-5 days depending how busy he is
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In reply to Post #43
Whats the turnaround on website order joss...
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Just ordered a batch of fruit frenzy,lets see how in goes...
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In reply to Post #32
Had an email yesterday from Poachers saying my order was on its way and will be with me tomorow(today) it even had tracking facilities, great service, then had a text this morning about 9am from courier DHL stating my parcel will be with me between 11.49- 12.49!! Hopefully any minute, infact it's just arrived 13.13pm, so not bad at all, now to open the box
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In reply to Post #42
i do mate
ive also got hold of some of the new Frenzy Glug ...mate i had to stop myself from drinking it 
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In reply to Post #40
Gather you have a sneaky bottle yourself joss..lol
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In reply to Post #40
Waftycranker
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In reply to Post #39
who's Ian
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In reply to Post #38
Dont suppose you'd part with a little bit Ian?
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In reply to Post #37
Ive got one pot of RnR pop ups left...i might keep them for myself
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In reply to Post #15
I spoke to gav last summer and bought the very last 300ml of the RR flavour for my pop ups and corkballs
I am due at somepoint in the coming weeks to drop a little into eiter geoff kemps rock lobster of trents sas squid mixes to see what they turn out like.. RR was one of the best flavours and just keeps you "sniffing" the baits amazing flavour
Amazing on a squid corkball👍🏻
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In reply to Post #35
Don't have to buy 10kg of bottom baits to order the pop ups just add the bottom baits to the bag then the pop ups and then remove the bottom baits.
I have just ordered another 3 tubs, bonus to know they can be rolled in a different colour
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In reply to Post #34
many thanks
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In reply to Post #33
i use white or yellow, but if you ask they will do what colour you want
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In reply to Post #16
what colour are their pear drop pop ups ..please??
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In reply to Post #31
Will do, it worked out that I saved £44.24!! Happy Daze🎣
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In reply to Post #30
anytime mate. let us know how you get on
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In reply to Post #29
Thanks for your help Frenzy, 20kg T&M, dip, paste wafters and Pear drop pop ups & paste on its way, all for £132.72 including delivery, absolute flipping bargain!!
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In reply to Post #28
got ya
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In reply to Post #27
I just meant as they can only be had as an add on to the bottom baits
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In reply to Post #26
what did you pay for pop ups mate
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In reply to Post #25
Even with the deal 10kg to get the pear drop pop ups - thays an expensive pot of pop ups 
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well, ive been using their bait for 16 odd yrs now and wont change. sort of dont need to say much else really mate. If you want to know more, send me a pm or will look like im whoring
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In reply to Post #21
lovely times they were mate
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In reply to Post #20
The current offer is in celebration of their 25th anniversary. Thay've been huge for years around the Dartenth Valley and beyond. All of their baits are winners. I personally like PSB (Poachers Special Blend), Tiger Nut & Maple, and SV2 which is a boosted version of SV1. As someone said below the Pear Drop pop ups are devastating. They'll sort you with dips, hard hookers, pop ups etc. Check the website www.poacherbaits.co.uk
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In reply to Post #18
Joss is the Poacher Man (username Frenzy), he'll give you some good views. Have a look at a thread I started last October called Poachers Fruit Frenzy, there's quite a lot of good feedback on there.
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In reply to Post #20
Poachers have been around for yeeeaaaaaarrrrrsssss
All of their baits will catch, fav’s were Tigernut & Maple and Nutty Crunch.
Ask Joss nicely for some Ya Coooornt pop ups and some special dop
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In reply to Post #19
Have not heard of them before, any good?
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I really should invest in a bait freezer......
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In reply to Post #1
I do like a bargain and this looks a great bait, I've never heard of Poacher baits before so am seeking advice from its users, which boilie would you recommend?
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What flavour do people use out of the poacher range?
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In reply to Post #15
Make sure you order some pear drop popups
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In reply to Post #14
you spoke to Gav, its the liquids that are rocking horse to get i get hold...
im going on the hunt for some
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In reply to Post #13
I'll hold off until you do. Awsome bait that
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In reply to Post #12
i'll find out
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In reply to Post #10
Does say unfortunately the high quality liquids are no longer available so if it’ll be the same or not I’m not sure
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In reply to Post #10
Im pretty sure Gavin will accommodate if you drop him a message mate
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I’ve just had a quick mooch. Sad to see they no longer do Rum and Raspberry, I did well on that in 2009 on manor floods.
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In reply to Post #8
Ok.. cheers 👍🏼 I'll email them to see if they can add it
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it does come in handy mate.
i tend to mix my dips (frenzy, PSB, SV1) 50/50 with good quality Salmon oil in warmer temps, defo worked for me over the yrs
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In reply to Post #3
Cheers. I'll be going psb.
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In reply to Post #5
No I didn't, tbh I've never bothered dipping any baits..I take it it's worth it
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In reply to Post #4
did you order the new dip with it?
if not, do so, ive just had some in for a mate i order for...ive since ordered some for myself 
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In reply to Post #2
Had to get 20kg of fruit frenzy 👌🏻
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In reply to Post #2
30th April 2021
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In reply to Post #1
Just stocked up on turner baits  will have some anyway. This is a great deal.
Anyone know when it runs until?
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Currently 25% off all bait, when spending £75+
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