I must admit I'm tempted by the new K2 boilie from abs, garlic on the hydra k base if I'm reading it correctly. Anyone else seen or used it?
Or do I do what I think I should do and stick with the herb and a sting pop up?
Or do I do what I think I should do and stick with the herb and a sting pop up?
In reply to Post #1
Have you been catching on your current bait?If so why change
Have you been catching on your current bait?If so why change
In reply to Post #2
Because I guess I'm never satisfied.
Because I guess I'm never satisfied.
In reply to Post #3
Fish some side by side the herb and compare.
Fish some side by side the herb and compare.
In reply to Post #4
I actually prefer the tricknut but the general consensus seems to be fishmeals catch the better fish, I've also got a france trip next year that is going to be a buy my bait at the lake type jobby, I'm thinking go over there and take some of the primer, empty the lot over the house bait to jazz it up a bit. Also I don't think I can cast out without a sting pop up at the moment they've been that good to me, saves postage going with one company.
I actually prefer the tricknut but the general consensus seems to be fishmeals catch the better fish, I've also got a france trip next year that is going to be a buy my bait at the lake type jobby, I'm thinking go over there and take some of the primer, empty the lot over the house bait to jazz it up a bit. Also I don't think I can cast out without a sting pop up at the moment they've been that good to me, saves postage going with one company.
In reply to Post #5
My advice is take a few things you know work, but there is nothing wrong with trying a few baits!
My advice is take a few things you know work, but there is nothing wrong with trying a few baits!
In reply to Post #5
Both reputable baits from reputable companies I very much doubt you would notice a major difference in catch rate from one to the other. If you have confidence in what your using stick with it as confidence is key and will put more fish on the bank.
Both reputable baits from reputable companies I very much doubt you would notice a major difference in catch rate from one to the other. If you have confidence in what your using stick with it as confidence is key and will put more fish on the bank.
In reply to Post #7
I'm going to stick with tricknut, fed up of fishing with bait that smells horrible, tricknut smells bloody lovely. I've been doing well using it, probably be the first time in 5 years that I've reordered the same bait. Probably why I'm asking the question now, feeling like I'm missing out, social media makes your head spin.
I'm going to stick with tricknut, fed up of fishing with bait that smells horrible, tricknut smells bloody lovely. I've been doing well using it, probably be the first time in 5 years that I've reordered the same bait. Probably why I'm asking the question now, feeling like I'm missing out, social media makes your head spin.
In reply to Post #8
Herb and Tricknut are superb baits
Herb and Tricknut are superb baits
In reply to Post #1
if its anywhere near as good as Hydra K it will be awesome,
if its anywhere near as good as Hydra K it will be awesome,
probably be the first time in 5 years that I've reordered the same bait. Wow thats a strange comment to make! You need to get a bait your confident in and stick with it. There are plenty of good bait companies out there producing bait that catch fish so not sure how it has taken 5 years to settle on a bait 
Michael
Michael
In reply to Post #11
Same can be said with people who have 20 different pots of hookbaits. Conversely if there are that many good companies why wouldn't you chop and change, one might be more suited to the lake you're on. Until you try you might think your current bait is the best ever.
Or maybe, like myself, I just like trying new stuff.
Same can be said with people who have 20 different pots of hookbaits. Conversely if there are that many good companies why wouldn't you chop and change, one might be more suited to the lake you're on. Until you try you might think your current bait is the best ever.
Or maybe, like myself, I just like trying new stuff.
In reply to Post #12
Interesting concept bait isn't it.
The amount of times I see lads having their best season ever on a bait, only to find them on something else next season. One year later they return saying that they wished they hadn't changed! It is our nature to look for something better each time especially when the other members get on the same bait!!
I don't ever need to swap baits as I'm completely confident on what I use but that won't stop me trying new things!
You do need a default setting especially when heading off to new venues (something I do a lot) and that's where you need to know that the fish will eat it.
The other thing is the lure of cheap bait.
A huge part of the angling world would settle for cheap gear no matter what it's made of but for the lads that I meet who are seriously into their angling and consistently catch bigguns focus heavily in the best boilies they can find and the same with their hookbaits
Interesting concept bait isn't it.
The amount of times I see lads having their best season ever on a bait, only to find them on something else next season. One year later they return saying that they wished they hadn't changed! It is our nature to look for something better each time especially when the other members get on the same bait!!
I don't ever need to swap baits as I'm completely confident on what I use but that won't stop me trying new things!
You do need a default setting especially when heading off to new venues (something I do a lot) and that's where you need to know that the fish will eat it.
The other thing is the lure of cheap bait.
A huge part of the angling world would settle for cheap gear no matter what it's made of but for the lads that I meet who are seriously into their angling and consistently catch bigguns focus heavily in the best boilies they can find and the same with their hookbaits
In reply to Post #9
I'm a sucker for a 'new' bait to use but to be fair is it worth the money as it's a bit steep to be fair.
I'm a sucker for a 'new' bait to use but to be fair is it worth the money as it's a bit steep to be fair.
In reply to Post #14
If you buy in bigger quantities its very well priced
If you buy in bigger quantities its very well priced
The Hydro K is a really good bait, the new bait is with Garlic added I have been told. I have used this company for a good few years now and will do in the future. I caught from day one on the Hydro K so will stick with that for now.
In reply to Post #16
Ordered 25kg to use in conjunction with the HK . Hopefully will be a winner
Ordered 25kg to use in conjunction with the HK . Hopefully will be a winner
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