So, what is the Cheapest reliable base mix, in the past I've used....

5oz semolina
3oz soya flour
2oz maize meal
5ml flavour
2ml sweetener if needed.

In reply to Post #1
That might be cheap but I'd definitely not put that in the reliable category

In reply to Post #2
What is

In reply to Post #3
They don't need to be complicated.

A bit of birdfood
A bit of milk protein
A bit of fishmeal
Some cheap additives from the supermarket

Job done. Take a look at the BM1 mix thread. That's a good start. Or look at the Tropamino mix by British Aqua Feeds.

In reply to Post #1
Before you can say you need to define reliable and I bet everyone on here has a different view on that

In reply to Post #5
By reliable , I had in mind a mix that seems to work pretty much
all the time, but as you say....we all have different opinions and views .

reply #4
can you do a link to the BM1 mix thread please, I've done a search....

In reply to Post #6
Simple mix I've posted here before that IMO covers all of the bases, is simple and most importantly works well:

40% LT94 fishmeal
20% CLO
20% Lamlac
20% semolina

Combined with a decent amount of hydro (krill, fish, squid etc) and some flavourings (if that's what tickles your fancy) and you're away

In reply to Post #6
Hi David.

It's at the top of the bait section. The thread is called the carp forum approved bait.

In reply to Post #8
Thanks Wayne, got it

In reply to Post #7
When you say a decent amount of hydro are you talking about liquids or powders? Do you think plum flavour would work with say squid/octopus or crab?

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As much as your budget will allow. I use poor man's hydro which is a belachan block thinned down with 300mol of fish sauce. That recipe below is spot on and fits your criteria perfectly.

In reply to Post #10
I use liquid hydros, have a look on the BAF website as they have a few real good ones. A drop of JB crab or plum works wonders...

In reply to Post #12
Thanks mate

In reply to Post #11
I think you're doing those ingredients a disservice, I'd hold them equal if not better than.

In reply to Post #7
Another question on this... I know this mix would work as is, but what are your thoughts on this?


30% LT94 Fishmeal
10% Predigested Fishmeal
15% CLO
5% Robin Red
20% Lamlac
20% Semolina

Have I just overcomplicated it?

Thanks in advance