A quick (and slightly boring) question if I may - does anyone know if the Oxford Carp Baits MC Nut is based on Geoff's ABS mix still, or is it their own recipe these days?
I recall reading somewhere they'd taken the manufacturing ‘in house' now... I'm sure it's good stuff either way, but I'm after some of Geoff's nut mix and they've got a decent offer on at the moment.
Thanks
I recall reading somewhere they'd taken the manufacturing ‘in house' now... I'm sure it's good stuff either way, but I'm after some of Geoff's nut mix and they've got a decent offer on at the moment.
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
Not 💯 sure but think it's still Geoff's mix. I used some couple yrs ago and there wasn't any noticeable difference from Geoff's maple nut
Not 💯 sure but think it's still Geoff's mix. I used some couple yrs ago and there wasn't any noticeable difference from Geoff's maple nut
In reply to Post #2
You can ask for the original nut mix to be tweaked if you want. Just ask abs for what you want. They will tell you if they think it's a good idea or not.
You can ask for the original nut mix to be tweaked if you want. Just ask abs for what you want. They will tell you if they think it's a good idea or not.
In reply to Post #1
It is indeed made in house now. Very good bait that I'd take anywhere with confidence.
It is indeed made in house now. Very good bait that I'd take anywhere with confidence.
In reply to Post #4
Thanks fellas
Thanks fellas
In reply to Post #1
Oxford Carp Baits MC Nut is rolled in house, fresh to order, on Geoffs (ABS) Nut Base Mix 👍
Mega bait, catches carp year, after year.
Oxford Carp Baits MC Nut is rolled in house, fresh to order, on Geoffs (ABS) Nut Base Mix 👍
Mega bait, catches carp year, after year.
I've been looking at this bait for a while now. Heard good things about it.
About a mile from my house, certainly save on postage
About a mile from my house, certainly save on postage
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Absolute no brainier that Mart. Fantastic bait, brilliant service and a real good range of extra bits and bobs... the pop ups are second to none.
Absolute no brainier that Mart. Fantastic bait, brilliant service and a real good range of extra bits and bobs... the pop ups are second to none.
Thanks for the info - order now placed
In reply to Post #8
I agree, will give them a shout :-)
I agree, will give them a shout :-)
In reply to Post #10
They've got a decent 15% off offer on for another couple of days (best to check, it's still live now). Gets the cost of 10kg down to 5.95kg. Postage decent at a fiver too.
I've got nothing to do with them as a company by the way, just thought it might be useful to share
They've got a decent 15% off offer on for another couple of days (best to check, it's still live now). Gets the cost of 10kg down to 5.95kg. Postage decent at a fiver too.
I've got nothing to do with them as a company by the way, just thought it might be useful to share
Sorry to dig up and old thread, Just seen they are doing 10kg of this bait for £60 posted at the minute, what's people's views on it ? Cheers 👍
I bought 20kg about a week before shutdown so haven't used it yet! 
Looks, feels and smells lovely to me, good service from Joe too
Looks, feels and smells lovely to me, good service from Joe too
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If it's as good as the ABS version you won't go far wrong. A couple of guys I know use it on their local waters and they jokingly say that they now don't count any fish they catch on it as it's that good it's like cheating.
If it's as good as the ABS version you won't go far wrong. A couple of guys I know use it on their local waters and they jokingly say that they now don't count any fish they catch on it as it's that good it's like cheating.
In reply to Post #12
It seems really good. I started the thread asking the same question, took the plunge with the order after reading the comments, and have been really pleased with it. Smells great, nice texture, the dog goes wild for the smell of it (which I always take as a good sign!) and I caught first time out fishing a bright pop up over it.
Not exactly a long term or comprehensive review, but early signs are very good 👍🏻
It seems really good. I started the thread asking the same question, took the plunge with the order after reading the comments, and have been really pleased with it. Smells great, nice texture, the dog goes wild for the smell of it (which I always take as a good sign!) and I caught first time out fishing a bright pop up over it.
Not exactly a long term or comprehensive review, but early signs are very good 👍🏻
In reply to Post #1
Its a great bait, just make sure that you weigh your bait when you get it. A slight fluctuation here and there is fine but a kilo or 2 is not
Its a great bait, just make sure that you weigh your bait when you get it. A slight fluctuation here and there is fine but a kilo or 2 is not
In reply to Post #16
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Sounds like someone was busted for incorrect scale use......
Sounds like someone was busted for incorrect scale use......
In reply to Post #16
Presumably you did something about it at the time and amends were made? Is it possible it was a genuine mistake, rather than an attempt to rip you off?
I'm guessing he's not doing a £60 for 10kg posted deal because he's rushed off his feet, at what should be the busiest time for year for a bait firm. Bloody tough for self-employed lads with a family to support at the moment. For what it's worth I'm really happy with the bait and no issues at all with the amount sent, will be ordering plenty more when a top up is required.
Presumably you did something about it at the time and amends were made? Is it possible it was a genuine mistake, rather than an attempt to rip you off?
I'm guessing he's not doing a £60 for 10kg posted deal because he's rushed off his feet, at what should be the busiest time for year for a bait firm. Bloody tough for self-employed lads with a family to support at the moment. For what it's worth I'm really happy with the bait and no issues at all with the amount sent, will be ordering plenty more when a top up is required.
I've only just bought some of the bait and have only met Joe once. I'd like to think I'm a very good judge of character. I'd say if there were any fluctuations at all it would be a genuine mistake and something that would be rectified immediately.
Everyone and every business makes the odd mistake here and there. It's how they are corrected that makes the good people/businesses stand out from the rest.
Everyone and every business makes the odd mistake here and there. It's how they are corrected that makes the good people/businesses stand out from the rest.
In reply to Post #19
It was sorted but it happened twice out of 3 orders (this was in 2016) and that was too much for me
Shame because its a really good bait. Hopefully that's sorted now. Only one way to find out
It was sorted but it happened twice out of 3 orders (this was in 2016) and that was too much for me
Shame because its a really good bait. Hopefully that's sorted now. Only one way to find out
In reply to Post #21
Fair enough that mate 👍🏻
Fair enough that mate 👍🏻
It's only £6 from Geoff though so why not just buy it from him?
In reply to Post #23
Jim how do you get it for 6£ kilo 😉
Jim how do you get it for 6£ kilo 😉
In reply to Post #20
Anyone any experience of this in shelf life? Freezer space limited at the mo!
Anyone any experience of this in shelf life? Freezer space limited at the mo!
In reply to Post #25
Used ABS Mc Nut in shelf life did really well on it
Used ABS Mc Nut in shelf life did really well on it
In reply to Post #26
Hi Busted,
Are you sure the bait was from my company?
As far as I can remember I've never had a complaint, that any bait I've sold, has been short?
Especially, not twice from the same customer. I'm sure I'd remember something like that.
I've gone through my orders from 2016 and the only order I had from Chris Simmons was for a free of charge sample pack in February of that year.
Obviously you may have phoned and collected it, but then I'm sure I'd be even more likely to remember it.
I run a small company on my own and would never knowingly sell someone short, obviously mistakes do happen, I'm sure over the years someone's bait had been slightly short or over. But as I've said I can't remember having a complaint about that in 9 years I've been running the company.
Working by self and been predominantly a mail order company has meant I can continue rolling through this strange time. But it has unfortunately been a lot quieter than a normal April.
We are selling 10kg of our MC Nut bait for £60 inc postage at the moment, whilst we still have stocks of Base mix. Take a look at our Website and Social Media pages, this Bait has caught some of the Biggest and best carp in the country.
Joe
Oxford Carp Baits
Hi Busted,
Are you sure the bait was from my company?
As far as I can remember I've never had a complaint, that any bait I've sold, has been short?
Especially, not twice from the same customer. I'm sure I'd remember something like that.
I've gone through my orders from 2016 and the only order I had from Chris Simmons was for a free of charge sample pack in February of that year.
Obviously you may have phoned and collected it, but then I'm sure I'd be even more likely to remember it.
I run a small company on my own and would never knowingly sell someone short, obviously mistakes do happen, I'm sure over the years someone's bait had been slightly short or over. But as I've said I can't remember having a complaint about that in 9 years I've been running the company.
Working by self and been predominantly a mail order company has meant I can continue rolling through this strange time. But it has unfortunately been a lot quieter than a normal April.
We are selling 10kg of our MC Nut bait for £60 inc postage at the moment, whilst we still have stocks of Base mix. Take a look at our Website and Social Media pages, this Bait has caught some of the Biggest and best carp in the country.
Joe
Oxford Carp Baits
I've got 3 mates using mcnut on Horton and have had some bangers up to 44 lb and swear by it,I put an order in of tange marine and first impressions are they are spot on got the bait deal with pop ups hard hookbaits etc.they came yesterday and haven't used them obviously and proof is in the pudding,and a great service.Will give them ago and next order will probably be mcnut
In reply to Post #27
Yes mate. I ordered the sample, liked what i saw and them found out that a mate was using it. He was ordering more than me so he ordered mine as well to keep the cost down, hence why there are no further orders from me
To be fair, the bait was good and due to it being cheaper because of the amount, i didnt complain, hence why ive not actually mentioned it anywhere for 4 years. In not the sort of person to throw stones at all (apart from at nash but thats another story) i got the missing amount from the rest of the order (whether or not that balanced out or there was still a deficit....who knows)
maybe he weighed the bags before giving them to me and gave me the lightest ones!? Unfortunately, i have to give him the benefit of the doubt
Either way, as i have said, people should make up their own minds and try it. Mistakes do happen and its a good bait. I never really thought to weigh bait before and i can tell you that there is another company that is far worse and fair few are a bit inconsistent either way
Times are tough, especially for smaller companies and we're all behind those in the industry
Yes mate. I ordered the sample, liked what i saw and them found out that a mate was using it. He was ordering more than me so he ordered mine as well to keep the cost down, hence why there are no further orders from me
To be fair, the bait was good and due to it being cheaper because of the amount, i didnt complain, hence why ive not actually mentioned it anywhere for 4 years. In not the sort of person to throw stones at all (apart from at nash but thats another story) i got the missing amount from the rest of the order (whether or not that balanced out or there was still a deficit....who knows)
maybe he weighed the bags before giving them to me and gave me the lightest ones!? Unfortunately, i have to give him the benefit of the doubt
Either way, as i have said, people should make up their own minds and try it. Mistakes do happen and its a good bait. I never really thought to weigh bait before and i can tell you that there is another company that is far worse and fair few are a bit inconsistent either way
Times are tough, especially for smaller companies and we're all behind those in the industry
In reply to Post #30
Never heard that before about Joe's bait and know a lot of the lads on my lake are on it. Also having met Joe on the bank I doubt very much he would knowingly rip anyone off .
Never heard that before about Joe's bait and know a lot of the lads on my lake are on it. Also having met Joe on the bank I doubt very much he would knowingly rip anyone off .
In reply to Post #30
Sounds more like your mate stitched you up
but the bags were unopened right?
Sounds more like your mate stitched you up
but the bags were unopened right?
In reply to Post #32
😂😂. 👏👏
😂😂. 👏👏
In reply to Post #30
Should probably have mentioned the fact you got them via your mate before the post dont you think., unless they were unopened as per post #32.
Should probably have mentioned the fact you got them via your mate before the post dont you think., unless they were unopened as per post #32.
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