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?

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

In reply to Post #14
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.

In reply to Post #33
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In reply to Post #35
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 😉

In reply to Post #27
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

In reply to Post #37
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.

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

In reply to Post #44
I've heard amazing things about Ape Baits. Particularly their Dog Siht and Custard

In reply to Post #45
Do they do paste ?