Was thinking of start using Fruit Frenzy boilies by Poacher Baits. There's not that many comments on here about them. Has anyone had any experience (good, bad or indifferent) of them, including the wafters and hard hookers.
I rang them last week and they told me they were a firm bait, which is what I prefer to deter crayfish.
I rang them last week and they told me they were a firm bait, which is what I prefer to deter crayfish.
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ive been using their baits for 16 years
ive been using their baits for 16 years
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Mate of mine absolutely swears by poachers, including fruit frenzy. To be fair to him he does pretty well in it to. Im considering changing over to them next year. It'll be them or abs
Mate of mine absolutely swears by poachers, including fruit frenzy. To be fair to him he does pretty well in it to. Im considering changing over to them next year. It'll be them or abs
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I've just ordered a couple of pots of hookers and pop ups pear/pbs,I like the look of the nut and maple I prefer a soft bait.It's a shame they don't do sample packs.I might bite the bullet and order a couple of kilos before I put a bigger order in.
I've just ordered a couple of pots of hookers and pop ups pear/pbs,I like the look of the nut and maple I prefer a soft bait.It's a shame they don't do sample packs.I might bite the bullet and order a couple of kilos before I put a bigger order in.
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Not as hard as b5
Not as hard as b5
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poachers will make your bait harder if that's what one wishes
poachers will make your bait harder if that's what one wishes
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peardrop is summut special, especially as a hook bait.
its the only hook bait ive used for many years now.
I normally mix 3 parts one bait, be it frenzy, Tnm or SV1 and 1 part peardrop as freebies
peardrop is summut special, especially as a hook bait.
its the only hook bait ive used for many years now.
I normally mix 3 parts one bait, be it frenzy, Tnm or SV1 and 1 part peardrop as freebies
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Do you apply the 3-1 ratio with the pear all year round mate?
Do you apply the 3-1 ratio with the pear all year round mate?
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yes mate, been doing so for 8 years now (ish)
yes mate, been doing so for 8 years now (ish)
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Has this been successful at one or two waters or loadsa places?
Has this been successful at one or two waters or loadsa places?
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everywhere ive fished mate, uk and france
everywhere ive fished mate, uk and france
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Joss, I've seen you rate PBR's (not PBS's) hookbaits recently but cant see them on the website?
Joss, I've seen you rate PBR's (not PBS's) hookbaits recently but cant see them on the website?
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They are on the website in the special order area as Pear Drop.
They are on the website in the special order area as Pear Drop.
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I've not used Fruit Frenzy in the UK but had bites on it in France. I currently use PSB and SV2 which is a beefed up SV1. I use pear drop pop ups over bait as well.
I've not used Fruit Frenzy in the UK but had bites on it in France. I currently use PSB and SV2 which is a beefed up SV1. I use pear drop pop ups over bait as well.
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Thanks mate but I meant the hookbaits
Thanks mate but I meant the hookbaits
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hi mate
the PRB was just re named to peardrops...same bait, just a name change
hi mate
the PRB was just re named to peardrops...same bait, just a name change
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Ive just got 5kg of PSB, nice bait, had 24 and an 18 on it the other day (PRB pops ups)
its a mix of the TnM and SV range...very impressed
Ive just got 5kg of PSB, nice bait, had 24 and an 18 on it the other day (PRB pops ups)
its a mix of the TnM and SV range...very impressed
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Good info mate, thanks a lot, what's the firmness of the other "standard" Poachers freezer baits (pear drop, TNM, SV1 and PSB).
Good info mate, thanks a lot, what's the firmness of the other "standard" Poachers freezer baits (pear drop, TNM, SV1 and PSB).
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TnM is generally the softer of the baits
Peardrop, as above
Frenzy being fishmeal and birdfood etc is slightly firmer, but air dries really well should you wish to harden the baits (no need in my opinion)
SV1 and SV2 is a soft bait, but again, dries well or just ask Gavin to dry them out a little longer for you
PSB, ive only had 5 KG so far, but that appears to be firm, but not overly
hope that helps mate
TnM is generally the softer of the baits
Peardrop, as above
Frenzy being fishmeal and birdfood etc is slightly firmer, but air dries really well should you wish to harden the baits (no need in my opinion)
SV1 and SV2 is a soft bait, but again, dries well or just ask Gavin to dry them out a little longer for you
PSB, ive only had 5 KG so far, but that appears to be firm, but not overly
hope that helps mate
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Joss, my friends and I had a good hit in France in the summer on the PSB.
Joss, my friends and I had a good hit in France in the summer on the PSB.
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yeah, its getting alot of good feedback from what i hear mate
yeah, its getting alot of good feedback from what i hear mate
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Uses fruit frenzy for years when I lived in Dartford, I really rate it home and abroad.
Uses fruit frenzy for years when I lived in Dartford, I really rate it home and abroad.
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if i remember correctly it was the first bait Poachers released commercially when they first started, so its certainly stood the test of time and accounted for thousands of captures
if i remember correctly it was the first bait Poachers released commercially when they first started, so its certainly stood the test of time and accounted for thousands of captures
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If you had to or could only fish with one of their range including the special order ones Joss which one would it be, with 16 years under your belt fishing their baits their must be a standout for you.
If you had to or could only fish with one of their range including the special order ones Joss which one would it be, with 16 years under your belt fishing their baits their must be a standout for you.
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dam fine question mate and not and easy one to answer if i'm honest
But simply based on the amount of fish i've caught over a very long period of time and the consistency of catches, not only for me but close friends who use it, it would have to be TnM
dam fine question mate and not and easy one to answer if i'm honest
But simply based on the amount of fish i've caught over a very long period of time and the consistency of catches, not only for me but close friends who use it, it would have to be TnM
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Thanks Joss, having seen you had used them for so long as I have with some other bait companies in the past there is usually a standout confidence in a bag bait amongst all the (I think it's fair to say) smaller known bait companies, when somebody like yourself has had the longevity with a company then who better to ask.
Thanks Joss, having seen you had used them for so long as I have with some other bait companies in the past there is usually a standout confidence in a bag bait amongst all the (I think it's fair to say) smaller known bait companies, when somebody like yourself has had the longevity with a company then who better to ask.
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As they can no longer make the Run n Raspberry I would also say the Tiger Nut & Maple.
As they can no longer make the Run n Raspberry I would also say the Tiger Nut & Maple.
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Thanks mate.
I would like to add. i have NO commercial/financial gain nor ties with Poacherbaits. Yes, i'm very good friends with them, but ultimately that's it.
I do sort bait out for my mates with Poachers at the same price as i get it myself.
Thanks mate.
I would like to add. i have NO commercial/financial gain nor ties with Poacherbaits. Yes, i'm very good friends with them, but ultimately that's it.
I do sort bait out for my mates with Poachers at the same price as i get it myself.
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I have just bought a small table top freezer as I've been without one for a few years it probably only holds 15/20 kilos max and looking at PB's Black Friday deal I'm going to put an order in, it's about time for various reasons I need to try a different supplier.
I have just bought a small table top freezer as I've been without one for a few years it probably only holds 15/20 kilos max and looking at PB's Black Friday deal I'm going to put an order in, it's about time for various reasons I need to try a different supplier.
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Gavin will look after you mate, but promise one thing.....what ever freebies you get, get a tub of peardrop pop ups
Gavin will look after you mate, but promise one thing.....what ever freebies you get, get a tub of peardrop pop ups
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will do going to log in now and sort it out.
will do going to log in now and sort it out.
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when you e-mail Gavin, tell him you know me well mate...he will look after you
when you e-mail Gavin, tell him you know me well mate...he will look after you
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Top man
Top man
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my pleasure mate
my pleasure mate
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Hi there Joss, in the end I bought 30Kg in the BF Sale, 10Kg of each Fruit Frenzy, TNM & Pear Drop. I also got some associated hookbaits for each flavour, including Pear Drop pop ups!!
On their website, you can only order Pear Drop pop ups if you order 10Kg of the freebies. If you ring them, will they do them on their own? I'm asking in case I run out in the future........
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Hi there Joss, in the end I bought 30Kg in the BF Sale, 10Kg of each Fruit Frenzy, TNM & Pear Drop. I also got some associated hookbaits for each flavour, including Pear Drop pop ups!!
On their website, you can only order Pear Drop pop ups if you order 10Kg of the freebies. If you ring them, will they do them on their own? I'm asking in case I run out in the future........
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Best way mate is to call Gavin.
Tell him you've spoke to me mate and he will sort pop ups out for you
Best way mate is to call Gavin.
Tell him you've spoke to me mate and he will sort pop ups out for you
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Tidy, nice one!!
Tidy, nice one!!
Serious savings to make with there BF Deal..........Must get a freezer and soon....... 
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i spoke to Gavin earlier, he said its gone crazy!!!
i spoke to Gavin earlier, he said its gone crazy!!!
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I bet......50kg of TnM for £245..... 
I bet......50kg of TnM for £245.....
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Any idea of delivery times on the t&m joss
Any idea of delivery times on the t&m joss
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I ordered 30Kg of 3 different types as per post #36 on Saturday morning (just after their BF deal was announced), got an e-mail today saying it had been dispatched. But I bet I got in there first, so may be a little longer now. I'll let you know when they land.
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I ordered 30Kg of 3 different types as per post #36 on Saturday morning (just after their BF deal was announced), got an e-mail today saying it had been dispatched. But I bet I got in there first, so may be a little longer now. I'll let you know when they land.
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Thank's again Joss I placed my order yesterday I saved £45.00 with the 30% + the free delivery so cannot fault that, I went for 10kg of the TnM and 5kg FF added a tub of the peardrop pop-ups and hard hookers with some others in the TnM and FF.
Freezers plugged in and ready should get out over the Christmas break to have a go with it I'm busy up until then helping my mate drain down his lake de-silt, bit of stock management this weekend and finish off the otter fence we've started through December.
Thank's again Joss I placed my order yesterday I saved £45.00 with the 30% + the free delivery so cannot fault that, I went for 10kg of the TnM and 5kg FF added a tub of the peardrop pop-ups and hard hookers with some others in the TnM and FF.
Freezers plugged in and ready should get out over the Christmas break to have a go with it I'm busy up until then helping my mate drain down his lake de-silt, bit of stock management this weekend and finish off the otter fence we've started through December.
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Hi mate, sorry, that's one thing i wont know regularly mate
but "normally" its 7 days
Hi mate, sorry, that's one thing i wont know regularly mate
but "normally" its 7 days
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nice one mate, be sure to let me know what you think of the bait and how you get on
i love it when i get people saying how the bait has been working for them
nice one mate, be sure to let me know what you think of the bait and how you get on
i love it when i get people saying how the bait has been working for them
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no prob at all mate...
hope my recommendation pays off for you as it has for me over the years.
These days, i get more pleasure out of others using it and catching than myself
Good luck with the fence mate, if you need any advice etc (im sure you guys dont), i'm also more than happy to help
no prob at all mate...
hope my recommendation pays off for you as it has for me over the years.
These days, i get more pleasure out of others using it and catching than myself
Good luck with the fence mate, if you need any advice etc (im sure you guys dont), i'm also more than happy to help
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Anyone any idea were the option for pear drop popups are?
Now found them
Anyone any idea were the option for pear drop popups are?
Now found them
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sorry for late reply mate on, ive responded to your PM
sorry for late reply mate on, ive responded to your PM
My order turned up this morning, the peardrop pop-ups and hard hookers cut right to the back of the throat, I shall look forward to trying it all out over the Christmas break.
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mate, they are a bit special those
mate, they are a bit special those
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What size and presentation have you found most successful with the pear drops. I might try them in a 16mm pop up on a ronnie rig. What rig do you find presents them best and has most reliable hook ups?
What size and presentation have you found most successful with the pear drops. I might try them in a 16mm pop up on a ronnie rig. What rig do you find presents them best and has most reliable hook ups?
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Have you had success on poacher baits?
Have you had success on poacher baits?
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i use 16mm
multi rig
theres nothing specific rig wise with the Pear drop, its just boillie after all, the rig decision is based on the situation you intend to fish it over
i use 16mm
multi rig
theres nothing specific rig wise with the Pear drop, its just boillie after all, the rig decision is based on the situation you intend to fish it over
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With lockdown, I've only started using Poachers this year and first impressions are good. Caught well on them. I'm more of a wafter man than a pop up man, hence I use the German rig. But as Joss says, pick your bait and rig to suit the situation.
With lockdown, I've only started using Poachers this year and first impressions are good. Caught well on them. I'm more of a wafter man than a pop up man, hence I use the German rig. But as Joss says, pick your bait and rig to suit the situation.
Really interested in taking advantage of the offer for these baits, only I have literally zero freezer space, does anyone know if I air dry them then coat them with the glug if they will last like a shelf life. Tia
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Yes the Glug is glycerine base which is a natural preservative it will also harden the baits aswell.
Yes the Glug is glycerine base which is a natural preservative it will also harden the baits aswell.
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Brilliant thanks that's kind of what I thought, any idea on how long I should leave them to dry first before glugging or is it just until they've completely dried out?
Brilliant thanks that's kind of what I thought, any idea on how long I should leave them to dry first before glugging or is it just until they've completely dried out?
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A day or two maybe in an air dry bag?. Then glug 'em up in a container.Probably wont last indefinitely but you should get a good run out of them
A day or two maybe in an air dry bag?. Then glug 'em up in a container.Probably wont last indefinitely but you should get a good run out of them
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Lovely, hopefully last me at least for the rest of the summer 🤞
Lovely, hopefully last me at least for the rest of the summer 🤞
Ordered 10k of Fruit Frenzy and 10k of Tiger Nut & Maple on sunday night, never used their bait before so when it does come will be looking forward to using it
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You won't regret it. I switched over from Atlantic Heat (Baitworks) to Poachers baits this year. And I've had particular success with both the baits you mention. TnM with a matchng wafter over them and FF with a fishy wafter over them. I've just ordered another 10Kg of FF.
You won't regret it. I switched over from Atlantic Heat (Baitworks) to Poachers baits this year. And I've had particular success with both the baits you mention. TnM with a matchng wafter over them and FF with a fishy wafter over them. I've just ordered another 10Kg of FF.
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Well going by this thread, all you hear is good feedback, so I thought I give it a go and see how it is😬👍
Well going by this thread, all you hear is good feedback, so I thought I give it a go and see how it is😬👍
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What was the turnaround people had with poacher baits ? Maybe be impatient, but ordered on the 4th July, had nothing to say it has been rolled or sent out yet
What was the turnaround people had with poacher baits ? Maybe be impatient, but ordered on the 4th July, had nothing to say it has been rolled or sent out yet
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I called them last wednesday and asked them before I put an order in. They said it would be rolled this week and then sent out, would get it Thursday-ish this week.
Give them a call, there's a mobile number on their website.
I called them last wednesday and asked them before I put an order in. They said it would be rolled this week and then sent out, would get it Thursday-ish this week.
Give them a call, there's a mobile number on their website.
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It is a busy time of year so maybe you should have allowed a couple of weeks for delivery. Having said that I've just got back from A.B.S and they told me they are busy but not as busy as they expected to be.
It is a busy time of year so maybe you should have allowed a couple of weeks for delivery. Having said that I've just got back from A.B.S and they told me they are busy but not as busy as they expected to be.
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I ordered near the end of June as the still had 25% off!! Came within 5 days
I ordered near the end of June as the still had 25% off!! Came within 5 days
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Yeah maybe, but when I went online late on the Sunday, there was nothing mentioned about a possible slow turnaround due to them being busy, so I assumed it be quick🤷🏻♂️
Yeah maybe, but when I went online late on the Sunday, there was nothing mentioned about a possible slow turnaround due to them being busy, so I assumed it be quick🤷🏻♂️
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Never Assume anything. If you phone them they might be able to give you a timescale.
Never Assume anything. If you phone them they might be able to give you a timescale.
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Yeah school boy error about assuming things, but got the bait today tho, cannot wait to use it now
Yeah school boy error about assuming things, but got the bait today tho, cannot wait to use it now
Looks like there's still 25% off
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Are the pop ups good from there i fish stiff hinge need something to hold up for 24 hours
Are the pop ups good from there i fish stiff hinge need something to hold up for 24 hours
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