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