I'm looking to change baits from what I'm currently on to something new,
I normally buy in 50kg batches to get the price down, the lake that I fish I rarely use more than 500g per session so I would much prefer quality over quantity however I'm not after a bait all the costs have gone into advertising and packaging.
I'm after something with high quality ingredients, I'm not bothered about getting it for £6.50 kg, I just want a really good quality bait that I can apply over the next 2-3 years.
Another stipulation would be that the boilie had a decent liquid and hook bait range to complement it.
Please don't recommend bobs shed baits unless claims from Bob can be substantiated if you know what I mean. The bait needs to have a track record.
What's your recommendations guy
I normally buy in 50kg batches to get the price down, the lake that I fish I rarely use more than 500g per session so I would much prefer quality over quantity however I'm not after a bait all the costs have gone into advertising and packaging.
I'm after something with high quality ingredients, I'm not bothered about getting it for £6.50 kg, I just want a really good quality bait that I can apply over the next 2-3 years.
Another stipulation would be that the boilie had a decent liquid and hook bait range to complement it.
Please don't recommend bobs shed baits unless claims from Bob can be substantiated if you know what I mean. The bait needs to have a track record.
What's your recommendations guy
Trent Baits Freshwater Shrimp 
In reply to Post #1
DNA baits do bundle deals too,I've moved over to them this year and I'm out now this minute fishing till Friday or Saturday(got here Monday)and I'm impressed with the quality of the boilies the way they crumble and impressed with the liquids and pop ups 10/10 overall
DNA baits do bundle deals too,I've moved over to them this year and I'm out now this minute fishing till Friday or Saturday(got here Monday)and I'm impressed with the quality of the boilies the way they crumble and impressed with the liquids and pop ups 10/10 overall
In reply to Post #1
If you want absolute quality then I'd definitely say look at the smaller companies/rollers. They will most likely be either mixing the ingredients or even mixing and rolling themselves. Assuming you don't have the time to make your own. Check out.
The A Bait (Jason Ryder)
Scientific Baits (Dean Towey)
PureBait Concepts
Proper Carp Baits
For more mainstream the ABS HydroK takes some beating. Or Essential B5.
Going on out and out price the DNA S7 bundles are definitely worth a look.
If you want absolute quality then I'd definitely say look at the smaller companies/rollers. They will most likely be either mixing the ingredients or even mixing and rolling themselves. Assuming you don't have the time to make your own. Check out.
The A Bait (Jason Ryder)
Scientific Baits (Dean Towey)
PureBait Concepts
Proper Carp Baits
For more mainstream the ABS HydroK takes some beating. Or Essential B5.
Going on out and out price the DNA S7 bundles are definitely worth a look.
In reply to Post #1
Have never used either but the two companies that stand out to me are scientific baits and UCN. Both run by guys named Dean, which is just coincidence. The knowledge of these guys so impressed me.
You probably have more choice currently from Scientific Baits, listen to the Carp Cast Chronicles with Dean Towey, the owner and that might convince you.
Have never used either but the two companies that stand out to me are scientific baits and UCN. Both run by guys named Dean, which is just coincidence. The knowledge of these guys so impressed me.
You probably have more choice currently from Scientific Baits, listen to the Carp Cast Chronicles with Dean Towey, the owner and that might convince you.
In reply to Post #5
Spoke to scientific baits last year really nice bloke
Spoke to scientific baits last year really nice bloke
In reply to Post #1
Started with Keybait solutions Asm last year,catching regularly and seems to go unnoticed due to lack of advertising.
Fantastic all season mix and around £7/£8 a kg
Started with Keybait solutions Asm last year,catching regularly and seems to go unnoticed due to lack of advertising.
Fantastic all season mix and around £7/£8 a kg
In reply to Post #7
Dave Mallin baits as well,I've had bait off him in past he delivered it himself as he's local to me and a nice bloke gave me some information about the canal I'm fishing and it worked out well too.
Dave Mallin baits as well,I've had bait off him in past he delivered it himself as he's local to me and a nice bloke gave me some information about the canal I'm fishing and it worked out well too.
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at Dave Moore's baits that are available via Rollin Baits.
Have a look at Dave Moore's baits that are available via Rollin Baits.
Essential baits B5 is worth considering. If you can buy in bulk it brings down costs considerably and is a bait you can have the utmost confidence in.
In reply to Post #1
Tails Up Sea Monsta or OCM they are in Chelmsford
OCM has worked everywhere I have used it 👍
Tails Up Sea Monsta or OCM they are in Chelmsford
OCM has worked everywhere I have used it 👍
In reply to Post #1
Baitworks Atlantic Heat for me, a classic. You can also get some good Black Friday deals.
Baitworks Atlantic Heat for me, a classic. You can also get some good Black Friday deals.
In reply to Post #2
I'm very interested in the Trent baits fresh water shrimp, looks exactly what I'm after. What's the service like and the hookbaits? Are wafters and pop ups as they say? I've found other companies hookbaits are what let them down
I'm very interested in the Trent baits fresh water shrimp, looks exactly what I'm after. What's the service like and the hookbaits? Are wafters and pop ups as they say? I've found other companies hookbaits are what let them down
In reply to Post #1
Kenny Gates asylum baits. Based in Dunton Essex. Pop in on a Saturday morning and have a chat with him.
Kenny Gates asylum baits. Based in Dunton Essex. Pop in on a Saturday morning and have a chat with him.
In reply to Post #13
The service is spot on mate. All there baits rolled fresh so you receive it the day after it's rolled. There hook baits are exactly what they say. I've done well on all there bait. The only one I've never used is liver specials. so I can't comment on that.
The service is spot on mate. All there baits rolled fresh so you receive it the day after it's rolled. There hook baits are exactly what they say. I've done well on all there bait. The only one I've never used is liver specials. so I can't comment on that.
In reply to Post #13
If it is freshwater shrimp you are after Aqua Bait is the go to bait company.
If it is freshwater shrimp you are after Aqua Bait is the go to bait company.
In reply to Post #1
Wait for the Dog**** and Custard to hit the market, I'm told it's the future
Wait for the Dog**** and Custard to hit the market, I'm told it's the future
In reply to Post #17
Lol. You know it's a winner.
Lol. You know it's a winner.
In reply to Post #17
Can I be a field tester if I send in loads of 10lb'ers held out to the camera??
Can I be a field tester if I send in loads of 10lb'ers held out to the camera??
In reply to Post #19
Only field testers with small hands and long arms should apply.
Only field testers with small hands and long arms should apply.
In reply to Post #4
So that's Phil and glen he's been called now for
So that's Phil and glen he's been called now for
In reply to Post #21
Shhhhhhhhh it's Gav during the week. Glen which is short for Glenda at weekends and Phil if he gets pulled over by the police.
Shhhhhhhhh it's Gav during the week. Glen which is short for Glenda at weekends and Phil if he gets pulled over by the police.
In reply to Post #22
You boys 😂😂😂
You boys 😂😂😂
In reply to Post #15
Mirror the comments on Trent Freshwater - great to deal with, delivered fresh, good bait (can only comment on the shrimp). Whilst I haven't used the pop ups (I hate pop up) the wafters do what they say on the tin. You can also gets glugs, sprays, pellet, paste, etc. to match the bait.
Mirror the comments on Trent Freshwater - great to deal with, delivered fresh, good bait (can only comment on the shrimp). Whilst I haven't used the pop ups (I hate pop up) the wafters do what they say on the tin. You can also gets glugs, sprays, pellet, paste, etc. to match the bait.
In reply to Post #19
Yes and all the fish u get on tigers were caught on boillies 2
Yes and all the fish u get on tigers were caught on boillies 2
In reply to Post #25
Who said I fish on Tigers.... who you been talking too?
Who said I fish on Tigers.... who you been talking too?
In reply to Post #21
Don't bring me into this, I have nothing to do with it. However I would be saying Gav's Nutriplex 
Don't bring me into this, I have nothing to do with it. However I would be saying Gav's Nutriplex
In reply to Post #15
trent's shrimp is spot on, the wafters they do are pefect, they have nailed that mix . only thing to consider is it can take up to 10 days to arrive due to being rolled to order so don't get caught short!
A mate of mine has something to do with aqua bait's mixes, very good stuff also so I am told!
trent's shrimp is spot on, the wafters they do are pefect, they have nailed that mix . only thing to consider is it can take up to 10 days to arrive due to being rolled to order so don't get caught short!
A mate of mine has something to do with aqua bait's mixes, very good stuff also so I am told!
In reply to Post #13
Trent's service is great mate, I've been using them for a few years now and wouldn't look to change.
Not used their wafters but their cork ball pop ups are absolutely brilliant, caught me loads of carp. I found the little 12 mm standard pop ups need a little help (i.e. foam or cork insert) to hold a size 4 ronnie or hinge up for 24 hrs+, but they don't half catch them.
Trent's service is great mate, I've been using them for a few years now and wouldn't look to change.
Not used their wafters but their cork ball pop ups are absolutely brilliant, caught me loads of carp. I found the little 12 mm standard pop ups need a little help (i.e. foam or cork insert) to hold a size 4 ronnie or hinge up for 24 hrs+, but they don't half catch them.
In reply to Post #29
only thing I would like to see is for them to do smaller sizes, 10 or 12mm. Think they only do 16's and 18's / 20's.
They do small dumbells I think, only thing lacking In their range imo.
only thing I would like to see is for them to do smaller sizes, 10 or 12mm. Think they only do 16's and 18's / 20's.
They do small dumbells I think, only thing lacking In their range imo.
In reply to Post #30
Yeah, I agree with you mate. They got rid of the 12mm round, and replaced them with the 10mm bumbells. Why I'm not quite sure?
Yeah, I agree with you mate. They got rid of the 12mm round, and replaced them with the 10mm bumbells. Why I'm not quite sure?
In reply to Post #1
Aqua bait company for me. Had bait off Spence since before he went public with it and haven't looked back. Bit of a minefield really though, everyone will have there preferences, get yourself some samples sent out, can't go wrong that way
Aqua bait company for me. Had bait off Spence since before he went public with it and haven't looked back. Bit of a minefield really though, everyone will have there preferences, get yourself some samples sent out, can't go wrong that way
In reply to Post #14
kens cream amino
kens cream amino
In reply to Post #31
I imagine they were having issues rolling 12's so reduced the sausage size and make the 10mm dumbbells instead.
I imagine they were having issues rolling 12's so reduced the sausage size and make the 10mm dumbbells instead.
In reply to Post #33
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In reply to Post #35
Have a look at aquatik also. Clever chaps them!
Have a look at aquatik also. Clever chaps them!
What's very interesting is how few people have recommended a major brand. DNA and baitworks get honourable mentions, but it's clear from this that a lot of time served carp anglers believe that if you want quality then you need to go down the smaller manufacturers/rollers route. If I were a major brand I'd be reading this with a bit of anxiety. When I first started carping, I was literally less than half the age I am now. We often bought stuff from Fred in a shed, we bought leads, we knew a guy who made spods, we bought bait etc. Even Aqua was a bit of a Fred in a shed when I bought my first mk1 dillo. The Dunstable carp conferences were all little hobby businesses on pasting tables. I really see with the rise of social media a resurgence in this part of the scene and I think it's a great thing and long may it continue. Especially when it comes to bait. Local lads buying from a local guy and really knowing and understanding what they are paying for a why it might be working. Move over Mainline.
In reply to Post #37
And walking in to see the ingredients 😉
And walking in to see the ingredients 😉
In reply to Post #27
I get called Gary by lots of people. 😂😂😂😂
I get called Gary by lots of people. 😂😂😂😂
In reply to Post #38
I spoke to a mate of mine who rolled for a very successful bait company. The owner used to rip the labels off of the sacks so no one knew the recipe
I spoke to a mate of mine who rolled for a very successful bait company. The owner used to rip the labels off of the sacks so no one knew the recipe
In reply to Post #37
nice times
nice times
In reply to Post #40
Dont blame him to be honest. No doubt a few bait companys have been set up on the back of someone's else's hard work. I Believe Mark Bryant at bait works mixes his recipes himself then handing it to his staff to roll.
Dont blame him to be honest. No doubt a few bait companys have been set up on the back of someone's else's hard work. I Believe Mark Bryant at bait works mixes his recipes himself then handing it to his staff to roll.
Lots of great bait companies, and this is a really interesting thread.
After going through the whole list so far I think I have got it now down to 3 although still need to speak with Scientific baits.
Either;
Trent baits
Aquatik
Aqua baits
all three tick my boxes it will probably just come down to the conversations I have with them now
thanks for all your recommendations lads
I never knew most of these companies, so its been a real eye opener with what's out there. Of course feel free to keep adding opinions I'm sure others will find this useful
After going through the whole list so far I think I have got it now down to 3 although still need to speak with Scientific baits.
Either;
Trent baits
Aquatik
Aqua baits
all three tick my boxes it will probably just come down to the conversations I have with them now
thanks for all your recommendations lads
I never knew most of these companies, so its been a real eye opener with what's out there. Of course feel free to keep adding opinions I'm sure others will find this useful
In reply to Post #44
I've heard amazing things about Ape Baits. Particularly their Dog Siht and Custard
I've heard amazing things about Ape Baits. Particularly their Dog Siht and Custard
In reply to Post #45
Do they do paste ?
Do they do paste ?
In reply to Post #46
Interesting it's mostly fishmeal recommended- thats my 'normal preference but currently plagued by big bream and seem to catch less of them on a nut or Birdfood bait. What are we having as the best of them?
Interesting it's mostly fishmeal recommended- thats my 'normal preference but currently plagued by big bream and seem to catch less of them on a nut or Birdfood bait. What are we having as the best of them?
In reply to Post #47
Original, not f@@ked about with ABS McNut
Carp company's The Nut with choc
I hate to say it but there's no doubt that Cell catches loads
Pete Regans Nutmix if you can get it.
Original, not f@@ked about with ABS McNut
Carp company's The Nut with choc
I hate to say it but there's no doubt that Cell catches loads
Pete Regans Nutmix if you can get it.
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