Hi guys new to carp fishing just wanting advice on which brand make of shelf life boils to use I can only use shelf life as not allowed in freezer cheers guys.
In reply to Post #1
I'd say if you are new, don't get too hung up on bait. Buy a bag from any of the reputable manufacturers from your local tackle. Then go and enjoy your first summer of carp fishing.
Sticky
Mainline
Cc moores
Dynamite
Nash
All perfectly fine shelf life's.
I'd say if you are new, don't get too hung up on bait. Buy a bag from any of the reputable manufacturers from your local tackle. Then go and enjoy your first summer of carp fishing.
Sticky
Mainline
Cc moores
Dynamite
Nash
All perfectly fine shelf life's.
In reply to Post #1
Or if you can find a local bait firm and support them 👌🏼.
Or if you can find a local bait firm and support them 👌🏼.
Best shelf lifes I've come across have been The A Bait, by some margin too. Very sensible prices and rolled by one of the best in the business.
I've used the Plum Zing and Wasp from his current range and would happily take either of them anywhere.
As stated below I'm sure you'll do fine on any of the others too 👍🏻
I've used the Plum Zing and Wasp from his current range and would happily take either of them anywhere.
As stated below I'm sure you'll do fine on any of the others too 👍🏻
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at the DNA range , their shelf life baits are superb
Have a look at the DNA range , their shelf life baits are superb
The point of me suggesting that he buys from a tackle shop is so that he can get advice on all the other aspects of carp fishing he might need. Remember back to when you all started, would you seriously have been ordering 5-10kg bags of bait at a time?
In reply to Post #6
Thanks guys I already fish match pleasure style just getting into carping for a more enjoyable relaxing time,
As for the baits so many choices bit of a minefield really.
Thanks guys I already fish match pleasure style just getting into carping for a more enjoyable relaxing time,
As for the baits so many choices bit of a minefield really.
Dynamite source totaly reliable shelf life bait
In reply to Post #7
bit of a minefield really. ...You said it,
...hence why I agree with 'Rex...Go to a tackle shop and chose from any of the bait firms he has suggested. You won't go wrong with one of them.
bit of a minefield really. ...You said it,
...hence why I agree with 'Rex...Go to a tackle shop and chose from any of the bait firms he has suggested. You won't go wrong with one of them.
Shelf life is very different to frozen (despite all the claims) and tends to be packed with salt, sugar, and preservatives
Freezer bait is very easy to look after and it keeps for a few weeks if you just dry it a bit, coat it in glug, and leave it in the fridge
I would learn how to use and keep frozen bait if I were you. Many anglers prefer it as being more effective.
Shelf life is in my opinion just for long holidays in hot places, and for keeping a bit of handy spare bait knocking around in case they are really having it
In reply to Post #10
I would start out with baitworks Atlantic heat .
I would start out with baitworks Atlantic heat .
In reply to Post #10
There are one or two shelf life baits that are naturally preserved and do not rely on salt and icing sugar. Trouble is finding out which are the good ones and which are the rubbish. I tend to stick to bait firms I know and trust and I have to say, their shelfies seem pretty effective to me.
In no particular order, A Baits (Plum Zing), Nutrabaits (Trigga Ice), Dynamite (The Source), CC Moore( Pacific Tuna), Crafty Carper (Spicy Prawn). Caught fish on all of them and would use them in preference to some so-called ''quality'' fresh baits.
There are one or two shelf life baits that are naturally preserved and do not rely on salt and icing sugar. Trouble is finding out which are the good ones and which are the rubbish. I tend to stick to bait firms I know and trust and I have to say, their shelfies seem pretty effective to me.
In no particular order, A Baits (Plum Zing), Nutrabaits (Trigga Ice), Dynamite (The Source), CC Moore( Pacific Tuna), Crafty Carper (Spicy Prawn). Caught fish on all of them and would use them in preference to some so-called ''quality'' fresh baits.
In reply to Post #12
Thanks thats a good list to ponder a work mate recommends me sticky baits the krill it is what his son uses what are your thoughts on this?.
Thanks thats a good list to ponder a work mate recommends me sticky baits the krill it is what his son uses what are your thoughts on this?.
In reply to Post #13
Very good bait mate and is just as good in shelf life imo but I prefer dna s7 or slk which you can find cheaper. Like as said before most Baits will catch if put in the right place so pick one you like from a well-known company and you'll be fine, a good tip is to soak your shelfies in some boiling water in a sealed bucket the day before you go which will make them nice and soft plus will give the appearance that they've been in the lake longer which may make the fish think they're safer to eat.
Very good bait mate and is just as good in shelf life imo but I prefer dna s7 or slk which you can find cheaper. Like as said before most Baits will catch if put in the right place so pick one you like from a well-known company and you'll be fine, a good tip is to soak your shelfies in some boiling water in a sealed bucket the day before you go which will make them nice and soft plus will give the appearance that they've been in the lake longer which may make the fish think they're safer to eat.
In reply to Post #10
Freezer baits arent an option for him though. Regardless of what is or isn't in a shelf life they will catch fish if in the right spot. Personally I would use sticky baits or Atlantic heat.
Freezer baits arent an option for him though. Regardless of what is or isn't in a shelf life they will catch fish if in the right spot. Personally I would use sticky baits or Atlantic heat.
In reply to Post #15
Atlantic heat sounds good been looking at price seems cheeper than sticky is it a good boilie?
Atlantic heat sounds good been looking at price seems cheeper than sticky is it a good boilie?
In reply to Post #16
I'd use any of the Baitworks range with confidence. If you're new to carp fishing then the last thing you want to worry about is bait, so go for whatever you know will catch then you can concentrate on other aspects
I'd use any of the Baitworks range with confidence. If you're new to carp fishing then the last thing you want to worry about is bait, so go for whatever you know will catch then you can concentrate on other aspects
In reply to Post #16
Atlantic heat is an excellent bait , fish well with that bait and you will catch 👍
Atlantic heat is an excellent bait , fish well with that bait and you will catch 👍
In reply to Post #18
The World doesn't revolve around fishmeals mate
I can promise you that on one or two venues I know, NO fishmeal (however flash) will score
More people need to be a bit more openminded to nut mixes - they are devastating on some lakes and you can sometimes come very unstuck by remaining on the fishmeal bandwagon
besides, the World is changing and the Seas are under a lot of pressure from (very serious indeed) plastic pollution, and overfishing
Its not just our diets that need to change, its the use of fish in animal feed that needs to change as well
trust me it will not be long now until fish use is blanket banned in animal feed
until then you better pull your finger out and find out who is doing the best vegetarian baits
There are a lot out there but the best are slightly under the radar..
If anybody is interested, PM me politely
The World doesn't revolve around fishmeals mate
I can promise you that on one or two venues I know, NO fishmeal (however flash) will score
More people need to be a bit more openminded to nut mixes - they are devastating on some lakes and you can sometimes come very unstuck by remaining on the fishmeal bandwagon
besides, the World is changing and the Seas are under a lot of pressure from (very serious indeed) plastic pollution, and overfishing
Its not just our diets that need to change, its the use of fish in animal feed that needs to change as well
trust me it will not be long now until fish use is blanket banned in animal feed
until then you better pull your finger out and find out who is doing the best vegetarian baits
There are a lot out there but the best are slightly under the radar..
If anybody is interested, PM me politely
In reply to Post #19
What an odd response. Where did he say that the world revolves around fishmeals? He just said that Atlantic Heat is a good bait for a beginner to try.
What an odd response. Where did he say that the world revolves around fishmeals? He just said that Atlantic Heat is a good bait for a beginner to try.
Gentlemen, I'm returning to carp fishing after quite a layoff. Looking at bait, I see it is just as much of a minefield ss it ever was.Back along I've caught on Strawberry flavours, Mainlne's The Grange soaked in CSL. I'm being drawn to Krill and Cell at the moment, HoweverI Do NOT have access to the freezer ( my Mrs would freak right out ). Suggestions on a postcrd please.
In reply to Post #21
I've only moved over to shelf-life baits in the last 12 months, firstly with Baitworks Atlantic Heat and this season DNA Baits SLK & S7.
As with any bait confidence from results and observations of fish eating the bait are what matters to me, Atlantic Heat produced prolonged & aggressive feeding with fish returning time and again on various spots & lakes.
Only just started using DNA this past week and reactions have been very favorable so far.
All the best navigating the minefield!
I've only moved over to shelf-life baits in the last 12 months, firstly with Baitworks Atlantic Heat and this season DNA Baits SLK & S7.
As with any bait confidence from results and observations of fish eating the bait are what matters to me, Atlantic Heat produced prolonged & aggressive feeding with fish returning time and again on various spots & lakes.
Only just started using DNA this past week and reactions have been very favorable so far.
All the best navigating the minefield!
In reply to Post #21
Sticky Krill shelf life.
Price is better if you can buy the 5kg bags instead of 1kg at a time.
Sticky Krill shelf life.
Price is better if you can buy the 5kg bags instead of 1kg at a time.
In reply to Post #10
More and more shelf life boilies are the same recipe as the freezer version, treated exactly the same, then given a glycerine and sugar syrup bath and dry.
I know Crafty Catcher, Rod Hutchinson and a few others go with that manufacture method. I can state this personally as I used to work for the company that owns Crafty Catcher and makes theirs and RH boilies.
Rod Hutchinson KMG, Monster Crab and any of their shelf lifes, Craft Catcher King prawn and any of theirs.
More and more shelf life boilies are the same recipe as the freezer version, treated exactly the same, then given a glycerine and sugar syrup bath and dry.
I know Crafty Catcher, Rod Hutchinson and a few others go with that manufacture method. I can state this personally as I used to work for the company that owns Crafty Catcher and makes theirs and RH boilies.
Rod Hutchinson KMG, Monster Crab and any of their shelf lifes, Craft Catcher King prawn and any of theirs.
In reply to Post #21
I use the krill shelf life's nothing but praise for them, brilliant bait, great track record as well. I am not a bait buff, but I think these are some of the best baits shelf baits I have used
I use the krill shelf life's nothing but praise for them, brilliant bait, great track record as well. I am not a bait buff, but I think these are some of the best baits shelf baits I have used
I emptied two lake using sticky krill shelf life soaked in hemp oil. Had the same 40 out on 2 short trips only days apart. It was my first season on shelf life and I was very dubious at first.
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