Thinking of using up some basemix that's been in the garage a while to make some monster crablike boilies as a local lake seems to be doing very well on the nashbait version at the moment. From memory the basemix is the cm60 stuff from quality baits (think that's right).
What's the crab flavour or similar flavour I should be looking to get. Maybe any other little additives to give it a punch?
What's the crab flavour or similar flavour I should be looking to get. Maybe any other little additives to give it a punch?
In reply to Post #1
John Baker Crab?
1g Citric Acid per egg.
30g Marmite per 6 eggs.
John Baker Crab?
1g Citric Acid per egg.
30g Marmite per 6 eggs.
In reply to Post #1
Marmite...interesting that.
As a side note probably going to need an orange colouring too
Marmite...interesting that.
As a side note probably going to need an orange colouring too
Nbutyric acid
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Yep... John's Crab is as close as you will get to Rods original.
Yep... John's Crab is as close as you will get to Rods original.
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Catchit labs is a close one to
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If you know where to look you can buy Rod's personal stock of original Monster Crab.... auctioned at the. Carp Society commemorative event 😉
If you know where to look you can buy Rod's personal stock of original Monster Crab.... auctioned at the. Carp Society commemorative event 😉
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Sounds like it's limited supply?
Sounds like it's limited supply?
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Most definitely....
Most definitely....
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I think an approximation of monster crab will probably suffice. Fished yesterday and they definitely liked the instant action variety that I picked up Friday.
I will get the John baker flavour, some orange dye and marmite, already got some nb acid somewhere and have a crack with a small batch. Thanks for the advice.
I think an approximation of monster crab will probably suffice. Fished yesterday and they definitely liked the instant action variety that I picked up Friday.
I will get the John baker flavour, some orange dye and marmite, already got some nb acid somewhere and have a crack with a small batch. Thanks for the advice.
In reply to Post #11
Make your Bait outside, or leave the windows open afterwards 🤣
Make your Bait outside, or leave the windows open afterwards 🤣
In reply to Post #11
marmite sounds interesting, I imagine brewers yeast gives that flavour profile if used in a basemix?
marmite sounds interesting, I imagine brewers yeast gives that flavour profile if used in a basemix?
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Brewers yeast is in the ingredients list on the bag
Brewers yeast is in the ingredients list on the bag
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Yeah I've already had that conversation with the mrs. My bait making area is in the garage with front and back doors open.
Yeah I've already had that conversation with the mrs. My bait making area is in the garage with front and back doors open.
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Good luck with it, I think you get a bigger buzz catching with your own rolled bait.
Good luck with it, I think you get a bigger buzz catching with your own rolled bait.
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Used to roll Hutchies monster crab on premiers fish base mix back in the day in me Mums kitchen. How she ever used to put up with it I dont know.. But they say theres nothing like the love of a mother for her Son..
I've only got to open a tub of tooti pops in the house these days and the Mrs has a meltdown..If only she new..
Used to roll Hutchies monster crab on premiers fish base mix back in the day in me Mums kitchen. How she ever used to put up with it I dont know.. But they say theres nothing like the love of a mother for her Son..
I've only got to open a tub of tooti pops in the house these days and the Mrs has a meltdown..If only she new..
In reply to Post #13
marmite is boiled surplus brewers yeast
marmite is boiled surplus brewers yeast
In reply to Post #8
One place you could definitely look Is in my flavour drawer. You might find it nestled next to a bottle of his Scopex.
One place you could definitely look Is in my flavour drawer. You might find it nestled next to a bottle of his Scopex.
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