In reply to Post #27
I've got nothing but praise for ABS. Been using a custom Malarkey for years and years now and recently took it to France and had a mega haul. Price, quality and reliability all second-to-none IMHO.
I've got nothing but praise for ABS. Been using a custom Malarkey for years and years now and recently took it to France and had a mega haul. Price, quality and reliability all second-to-none IMHO.
In reply to Post #29
So are we saying that a synthetic dye made the difference between an average bait and a good bait? If so that's the whole H.N.V theory blown to pieces.. I've never fully got into that btw too many fish caught on so called inferior baits. I'll agree the hnv baits are good for them and pack on weight but are they the most likely to hook you a fish? I'm not convinced. I still use good bait though, even if I don't fully buy the theory.
So are we saying that a synthetic dye made the difference between an average bait and a good bait? If so that's the whole H.N.V theory blown to pieces.. I've never fully got into that btw too many fish caught on so called inferior baits. I'll agree the hnv baits are good for them and pack on weight but are they the most likely to hook you a fish? I'm not convinced. I still use good bait though, even if I don't fully buy the theory.
In reply to Post #32
I'd say it's more likely that the bait is just as effective but after 7/8 years people's interest has moved on and they fancy something new. First thing to change up is always the bait!
I'd say it's more likely that the bait is just as effective but after 7/8 years people's interest has moved on and they fancy something new. First thing to change up is always the bait!
In reply to Post #29
I have used S7 for at least 5 or 6 years and haven't noticed any change in it's effectiveness since they tweaked the recipe with the Robin red.
I like to watch fish in the margins and also feed them in areas you can't fish for them, they still seem to hoover every last bit of crumbed up boilie like they used to.
Also I don't feel I'm being outfished by others on my lake who are using different baits, if I did I'd change too !
I have used S7 for at least 5 or 6 years and haven't noticed any change in it's effectiveness since they tweaked the recipe with the Robin red.
I like to watch fish in the margins and also feed them in areas you can't fish for them, they still seem to hoover every last bit of crumbed up boilie like they used to.
Also I don't feel I'm being outfished by others on my lake who are using different baits, if I did I'd change too !
In reply to Post #32
I'm not sure what has caused the dramatic change in results.The guy I fish with is on the S7 too and he is not catching the same either.We fish a small lake where we can watch the fish on the bait,they are not responding to it the same anymore.Have they got to used to seeing it and treat it with caution,I honestly don't know.I thought it was just use doing something wrong until I started this thread,it seems others are having the same issue
I'm not sure what has caused the dramatic change in results.The guy I fish with is on the S7 too and he is not catching the same either.We fish a small lake where we can watch the fish on the bait,they are not responding to it the same anymore.Have they got to used to seeing it and treat it with caution,I honestly don't know.I thought it was just use doing something wrong until I started this thread,it seems others are having the same issue
In reply to Post #35
Reading this just might explain why a couple of anglers on my syndicate have done poorly on a well established bait, Innovate S2T, heavy on the RR apparently etc, it's always caught really well for them but from the middle of last year through this year they've struggled, makes you wonder!!
Reading this just might explain why a couple of anglers on my syndicate have done poorly on a well established bait, Innovate S2T, heavy on the RR apparently etc, it's always caught really well for them but from the middle of last year through this year they've struggled, makes you wonder!!
In reply to Post #36
I've been using Geoff's baits for years, been on 2T-B for 3 seasons now, done so well on it, it's quite soft so need either cork dust wafters or hard hookers if match the hatch, but I usually use a white DT Bobber from UB Baits on the hook 👌🏻
I've been using Geoff's baits for years, been on 2T-B for 3 seasons now, done so well on it, it's quite soft so need either cork dust wafters or hard hookers if match the hatch, but I usually use a white DT Bobber from UB Baits on the hook 👌🏻
In reply to Post #37
Yes I agree with that, 2T-B was good to me last season, 2 pb's both on this bait throughout the winter, 100% confidence in it.
picked up the last bit of plan zero from the shop last week so gonna give that a good go this winter and see how I get on.
Yes I agree with that, 2T-B was good to me last season, 2 pb's both on this bait throughout the winter, 100% confidence in it.
picked up the last bit of plan zero from the shop last week so gonna give that a good go this winter and see how I get on.
Heard quite a few horror stories the other day from folks in the industry concerning ABS.
Wouldn't use them or trust them myself.
Wouldn't use them or trust them myself.
In reply to Post #39
This is quite possibly the first time I have ever heard or read anything negative about ABS.
This is quite possibly the first time I have ever heard or read anything negative about ABS.
In reply to Post #39
And what would these horror stories be? I'm assuming this is coming from others in the bait game?
And what would these horror stories be? I'm assuming this is coming from others in the bait game?
In reply to Post #39
"folks in the Industry" aka "i had a mate who"
Its just a nothing post unless you substantiate it with some detail.
As many others have said they have a Stella reputation in the bait game.. they supply a lot of the smaller companies and have supplied bigger companies in the past who have grown onto roll it their selves.
I don't think they even advertised till recently did they? When you good enough to not have to advertise your product it says a lot about the said product
"folks in the Industry" aka "i had a mate who"
Its just a nothing post unless you substantiate it with some detail.
As many others have said they have a Stella reputation in the bait game.. they supply a lot of the smaller companies and have supplied bigger companies in the past who have grown onto roll it their selves.
I don't think they even advertised till recently did they? When you good enough to not have to advertise your product it says a lot about the said product
In reply to Post #39
Funniest thing I've read
Funniest thing I've read
Give him a break. The horror stories are true. It was Halloween any they had very scary masks on at work.
In reply to Post #39
Would you care to elaborate before I put my order in
Would you care to elaborate before I put my order in