Have been on Trent Freshwater Shrimp for a few seasons and have got on really well with it but am looking to switch over to shelf life due to minimal time on the bank.
The Nash bait I was on prior to Trent is now discontinued 4G squid) and not a fan of the new Scoped Squid. Have also previously used Sticky Krill with decent results but never really had much confidence in it.
As a result I am looking at switching to DNA SLK. Has anyone made the switch from Trent to DNA and how did you get on? I am under the impression that DNA make a quality bait (as do Trent) but don't want to waste a season on a inferior bait....
Cheers,
James.
The Nash bait I was on prior to Trent is now discontinued 4G squid) and not a fan of the new Scoped Squid. Have also previously used Sticky Krill with decent results but never really had much confidence in it.
As a result I am looking at switching to DNA SLK. Has anyone made the switch from Trent to DNA and how did you get on? I am under the impression that DNA make a quality bait (as do Trent) but don't want to waste a season on a inferior bait....
Cheers,
James.
In reply to Post #1
DNA is quality. Use with confidence.
DNA is quality. Use with confidence.
Plenty of good shelf life boilies available.
Oxford Baits MC NUT I am using at the moment with good results.
Essential Baits also worth a shout, B5 has done me plenty in the past
Oxford Baits MC NUT I am using at the moment with good results.
Essential Baits also worth a shout, B5 has done me plenty in the past
In reply to Post #1
I'm on dna and used slk last year did rather well well by my standards I mean and now I'm using the bug but much prefer the slk to be honest I will be switching back to that this year.
I'm on dna and used slk last year did rather well well by my standards I mean and now I'm using the bug but much prefer the slk to be honest I will be switching back to that this year.
In reply to Post #5
dna shelf life bug for me,lovely bait, done me 10 fish last weekend to 27.8.and 2 other 20s in a session from a cheshire estate lake...was on the s7 but moved over to the bug and really liking it as are the fish
dna shelf life bug for me,lovely bait, done me 10 fish last weekend to 27.8.and 2 other 20s in a session from a cheshire estate lake...was on the s7 but moved over to the bug and really liking it as are the fish
In reply to Post #1
Have you thought about the A bait
Have you thought about the A bait
In reply to Post #7
think you misunderstood the opening post
think you misunderstood the opening post
In reply to Post #8
Nope just a suggestion
Nope just a suggestion
In reply to Post #1
Trent Baits are bringing out shelf life baits out very soon
Trent Baits are bringing out shelf life baits out very soon
Thanks all for the feedback - sounds like the general consensus is that DNA is a solid bet.
I hadn't considered the A bait - am aiming to switch to something more readily available. At present it is a mail order job for Trent which whilst not a massive issue is less convenient than grabbing an extra bag on the way fishing. That leaves me with the choice of Sticky, CC Moore, Mainline and DNA realistically.
I am aware Trent will be doing a shelf-life but they have been talking about it for a few years now and so far unavailable. If it does appear before I deplete my freezer stocks I may just switch to that but as above something more commercially available is appealing.
I hadn't considered the A bait - am aiming to switch to something more readily available. At present it is a mail order job for Trent which whilst not a massive issue is less convenient than grabbing an extra bag on the way fishing. That leaves me with the choice of Sticky, CC Moore, Mainline and DNA realistically.
I am aware Trent will be doing a shelf-life but they have been talking about it for a few years now and so far unavailable. If it does appear before I deplete my freezer stocks I may just switch to that but as above something more commercially available is appealing.
You cannot go wrong with SLK....... 
In reply to Post #11
No problem mate just a thought👍
No problem mate just a thought👍
If its just down to less time on the bank, could you stick with Trent freezer bait but buy less?
In reply to Post #11
I am aware Trent will be doing a shelf-life but they have been talking about it for a few years now and so far unavailable. If it does appear before I deplete my freezer stocks I may just switch to that but as above something more commercially available is appealing
You have freezer space, you have a good bait, why do you need to change?
Just because you're not fishing as much doesn't mean that you need to change what you are fishing, you are just not going to use so much.
You can order the same 10kilos, but instead of it lasting a month it will last 2 or 3..
I am aware Trent will be doing a shelf-life but they have been talking about it for a few years now and so far unavailable. If it does appear before I deplete my freezer stocks I may just switch to that but as above something more commercially available is appealing
You have freezer space, you have a good bait, why do you need to change?
Just because you're not fishing as much doesn't mean that you need to change what you are fishing, you are just not going to use so much.
You can order the same 10kilos, but instead of it lasting a month it will last 2 or 3..
In reply to Post #1
Never change unless you have to, imo, you now have to build up confidence in a new bait, there all good , good luck
Never change unless you have to, imo, you now have to build up confidence in a new bait, there all good , good luck
In reply to Post #1
Used trents Shrimp for a couple of years great bait, moved over to the DNA SLK to utlise the liquids more also slightly cheaper & catching just as well both top baits IMO.
Used trents Shrimp for a couple of years great bait, moved over to the DNA SLK to utlise the liquids more also slightly cheaper & catching just as well both top baits IMO.
In reply to Post #14
I could/can - it's what I've done for the last 2 years. Just would like the though of being able to pick a bag up here and there. Doesn't seem worth ordering a load at a time and having kilo's on the freezer for a dozen sessions.
I could/can - it's what I've done for the last 2 years. Just would like the though of being able to pick a bag up here and there. Doesn't seem worth ordering a load at a time and having kilo's on the freezer for a dozen sessions.
In reply to Post #18
I know exactly where you are coming from mate.
I done the same, I had a bait freezer but got rid due to limited time on the bank.
I now use shelflife boilies for convenience and it hasn't effected my catch rate at all.
Shelfies have come on a long way and personally I don't see the need to use freezer baits, I can take home what I don't use without worrying about refreezing or air drying etc
I know exactly where you are coming from mate.
I done the same, I had a bait freezer but got rid due to limited time on the bank.
I now use shelflife boilies for convenience and it hasn't effected my catch rate at all.
Shelfies have come on a long way and personally I don't see the need to use freezer baits, I can take home what I don't use without worrying about refreezing or air drying etc
In reply to Post #11
I use a fair bit of DNA get it at a fantastic price. I use frozen slk and S7 I like to mix them. Also odd 10 kilo of readymade baits.Like the mix of the two and adding some readymade adds another thing in breakdown time. Have confidence mate DNA do fantastic bait and there service is world class. Regarding sticky krill again good bait just pricey if you use alot. Have used trent baits shrimp and again first class. Unless you are buying Billy ******** multi coloured Ebay soya you will be fine.
I use a fair bit of DNA get it at a fantastic price. I use frozen slk and S7 I like to mix them. Also odd 10 kilo of readymade baits.Like the mix of the two and adding some readymade adds another thing in breakdown time. Have confidence mate DNA do fantastic bait and there service is world class. Regarding sticky krill again good bait just pricey if you use alot. Have used trent baits shrimp and again first class. Unless you are buying Billy ******** multi coloured Ebay soya you will be fine.
In reply to Post #20
a decent angler will catch just aswell on any bait, far too much emphasis is put on bait
a decent angler will catch just aswell on any bait, far too much emphasis is put on bait
In reply to Post #21
sweetcorn is king
sweetcorn is king
In reply to Post #21
Yes , use a bait well and reap the rewards
Yes , use a bait well and reap the rewards
In reply to Post #22
all king in the right place
all king in the right place
In reply to Post #21
Good to hear a voice of reason Joss
Good to hear a voice of reason Joss
Can't comment on Trent but can vouch for DNA. Used Bug a lot with good results.
In reply to Post #21
But will be out fished by noddy and his bucket of boillie glugged in hormone.
But will be out fished by noddy and his bucket of boillie glugged in hormone.
In reply to Post #21
Joss,
I agree with that, but at the same time the angler should understand the limitations and differences between attractor baits and food source baits.
A bit confusing now with anglers fishing over Spod mixes or groundbait where either will or should work, but if fishing boilies alone...
Joss,
I agree with that, but at the same time the angler should understand the limitations and differences between attractor baits and food source baits.
A bit confusing now with anglers fishing over Spod mixes or groundbait where either will or should work, but if fishing boilies alone...
In reply to Post #28
Doesn't have to be a good food source for them to keep eating it though.
Doesn't have to be a good food source for them to keep eating it though.
In reply to Post #28
clear mindsets and understanding, getting the best outcome , be that 24 hrs or 5 years,
clear mindsets and understanding, getting the best outcome , be that 24 hrs or 5 years,
In reply to Post #21
A good angler will catch on the correct bait for the situation presented to them
A good angler will catch on the correct bait for the situation presented to them
In reply to Post #1
Have used DNA SLK, it was slightly softer than S7, couldn't say whether it compares to Trent Baits but it worked well for me.
Have used DNA SLK, it was slightly softer than S7, couldn't say whether it compares to Trent Baits but it worked well for me.
In reply to Post #27
as long as he's happy I wouldn't care.
as long as he's happy I wouldn't care.
RG Baits do a very good shelf-life range.
In reply to Post #34
So do Baitworks but that's not what the OP asked......
So do Baitworks but that's not what the OP asked......
In reply to Post #35
Plenty of other posters suggesting alternatives.
Plenty of other posters suggesting alternatives.
In reply to Post #1
If you're catching and it's not impacting you financially stick with it. Trent baits is very gd. DNA I would say are gd but coat for the masses. As mentioned any decent bait (which most are these days) will catch you fish, location is key. SLK looks like a great bait, have tempted trying it in the past, it is very NOT in your face like a lot of baits but a gd food source. What I would say/recommend is mix your baits, there are so many advantages to doing this, fish will prefer certain attractors, if you mix what your putting in there not only will it confuse the fish as to which is your hookbait, but will also draw different fish in. If your fishing 2 rods over a baited spot, mix your baits and use different matching hookbaits, see which ones takes first. You build confidence.
If you're catching and it's not impacting you financially stick with it. Trent baits is very gd. DNA I would say are gd but coat for the masses. As mentioned any decent bait (which most are these days) will catch you fish, location is key. SLK looks like a great bait, have tempted trying it in the past, it is very NOT in your face like a lot of baits but a gd food source. What I would say/recommend is mix your baits, there are so many advantages to doing this, fish will prefer certain attractors, if you mix what your putting in there not only will it confuse the fish as to which is your hookbait, but will also draw different fish in. If your fishing 2 rods over a baited spot, mix your baits and use different matching hookbaits, see which ones takes first. You build confidence.
In reply to Post #37
Agree with this totally.
when I lived over in Nottingham I went over to pick my baits up direct from Trent baits and the guys showed me around the industrial set up at the time, were really open and honest about their work and were generally just no bull, nice guys and produced really good bait at a decent price.
If I was ever getting back into carp fishing id happily use their bait again with confidence.
Agree with this totally.
when I lived over in Nottingham I went over to pick my baits up direct from Trent baits and the guys showed me around the industrial set up at the time, were really open and honest about their work and were generally just no bull, nice guys and produced really good bait at a decent price.
If I was ever getting back into carp fishing id happily use their bait again with confidence.
I personally wouldn't fix what isn't broken. If I didn't roll my own I'd still use Trents shrimp. Fantastic bait!
Thanks all for the thoughts. Will consider whether to stick with the shrimp but sounds like DNA is well regarded too so will go to that if I move away from the freezer/Trent don't produce a shelf-life.
In reply to Post #40
Trent are defo bringing out a shelf life I was talking to the lads last week . They are waiting for some ingredients to arrive hopefully be sometime this year
Trent are defo bringing out a shelf life I was talking to the lads last week . They are waiting for some ingredients to arrive hopefully be sometime this year
In reply to Post #1
So get this, I'm a huge fan of DNA. It's my go-to bait. Last weekend I had one of the best sessions in a long time all on DNA SLK and Bug. However, at times I was using SLK & But wafters but also utilising my Trent View wafters that I'd picked up at Old Mill earlier in year, and at the weekend had a PB on the yellow dumbbell squid wafter with SLK and Bug freebies
So get this, I'm a huge fan of DNA. It's my go-to bait. Last weekend I had one of the best sessions in a long time all on DNA SLK and Bug. However, at times I was using SLK & But wafters but also utilising my Trent View wafters that I'd picked up at Old Mill earlier in year, and at the weekend had a PB on the yellow dumbbell squid wafter with SLK and Bug freebies
Trent, have confirmed today that the stabilised range will be available at the end of the week 👍🏻
In reply to Post #43
Yep I've just seen the post - good timing as I pretty much exhausted the last of my freezer baits last week.
Yep I've just seen the post - good timing as I pretty much exhausted the last of my freezer baits last week.
In reply to Post #43
Be interested to hear what users of the shrimp think of the stabalised version in time.
Be interested to hear what users of the shrimp think of the stabalised version in time.
In reply to Post #45
I'm going to order some as soon as it's available and will report back. My one curiosity is what shelf life it will have, I know some stabilised baits are given a fairly short expiry (3-6 months) rather than the traditional shelfie which seem to last almost indefinitely.
I'm going to order some as soon as it's available and will report back. My one curiosity is what shelf life it will have, I know some stabilised baits are given a fairly short expiry (3-6 months) rather than the traditional shelfie which seem to last almost indefinitely.
In reply to Post #46
Three months would be plenty for me, if users of the freezer stuff say its as good I'll give it a go.
Three months would be plenty for me, if users of the freezer stuff say its as good I'll give it a go.
In reply to Post #47
Having one of my best summers for a while on trent baits SAS freezer baits, also FS as high attract wafters fished on their own,
Having one of my best summers for a while on trent baits SAS freezer baits, also FS as high attract wafters fished on their own,
In reply to Post #46
I think some a shorter than that....I had some from a company recently, opened the 5K bag and used about half then went to use them again about 4 weeks later and they smelled like cat sick.....
....binned the lot of them.
I think some a shorter than that....I had some from a company recently, opened the 5K bag and used about half then went to use them again about 4 weeks later and they smelled like cat sick.....
....binned the lot of them.
In reply to Post #49
I wonder if you could freeze a bulk order and then defrost a few kgs at a time as a sort of semi-shelf life.
I wonder if you could freeze a bulk order and then defrost a few kgs at a time as a sort of semi-shelf life.
In reply to Post #50
Surely that defeats the object of buying shelf life. If that's what your gunna do then just buy frozen
Surely that defeats the object of buying shelf life. If that's what your gunna do then just buy frozen
In reply to Post #50
I'm no bait boffin, but i was advised if you freeze shelf life baits then you need to treat the the same as fresh frozen baits.
You could always freeze a few then defrost and see how long they last,or vacuum pack them which should lengthen their shelf life.
I'm no bait boffin, but i was advised if you freeze shelf life baits then you need to treat the the same as fresh frozen baits.
You could always freeze a few then defrost and see how long they last,or vacuum pack them which should lengthen their shelf life.
In reply to Post #51
You pretty much would. I was just thinking in terms of preserving any left overs from a session if they wouldn't last until your next trip.
You pretty much would. I was just thinking in terms of preserving any left overs from a session if they wouldn't last until your next trip.
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