In reply to Post #54
Just been googling, so its a series of structures that create a chain reaction , so is this whats going on in a bait like active 8, what makes them react, when do you know, or are we talking high protein baits that have a optimum best time for catching, no more questions
Just been googling, so its a series of structures that create a chain reaction , so is this whats going on in a bait like active 8, what makes them react, when do you know, or are we talking high protein baits that have a optimum best time for catching, no more questions
In reply to Post #55
You've waited until the main enzyme lads have all gone before asking a question about enzymes?!
You've waited until the main enzyme lads have all gone before asking a question about enzymes?!
No pun intended but I do think bait can send some people a bit mad.
They catch on something, convince themselves they've found the holy grail, when in fact loads of other factors were actually what led to the captures and they become blinkered to them.
I've actually wondered about experimenting. My feed baits probably got twenty ingredients in it, because of the blend of a few different spices and liquids etc, I've considered rolling a bait with only 19 of them, then 18 of them, then 17 of them etc until eventually I end up with a batch of nothing but binders. Then take the whole lot to a piss easy runs water,find the fish and start catching on the full strength mix, then after each fish only use the next mix down the chain, until eventually the runs dry up. I've got a sneaky suspicion that very very many of the ingredients could be dispensed with in the right conditions. I bet I wouldn't be far off the out and out binders only before I struggled.
I'm talking say a four bait stringer with the hookbait of that exact same mix each time so hopefully almost none of the better grade bait would be left in the swim after each fish.
They catch on something, convince themselves they've found the holy grail, when in fact loads of other factors were actually what led to the captures and they become blinkered to them.
I've actually wondered about experimenting. My feed baits probably got twenty ingredients in it, because of the blend of a few different spices and liquids etc, I've considered rolling a bait with only 19 of them, then 18 of them, then 17 of them etc until eventually I end up with a batch of nothing but binders. Then take the whole lot to a piss easy runs water,find the fish and start catching on the full strength mix, then after each fish only use the next mix down the chain, until eventually the runs dry up. I've got a sneaky suspicion that very very many of the ingredients could be dispensed with in the right conditions. I bet I wouldn't be far off the out and out binders only before I struggled.
I'm talking say a four bait stringer with the hookbait of that exact same mix each time so hopefully almost none of the better grade bait would be left in the swim after each fish.
In reply to Post #57
Bait is and always will be a small part of the puzzle. How many people do you hear that go “I changed my hookbait colour and caught” ?? Unless you had a camera down there to see if fish were present and feeding and obviously avoiding the hookbait, not something else on the rig or line lay, etc. and then hand placed a new rig with a new colour and made it sit EXACTLY the same and then rewind the clock and go again so the conditions and time were the exact same, you can never say it was the bait that did it.
I think you're right, you'd get pretty far down the list before bites dried up. I suppose you'd also need to try and go the other way too. How far up do you need to go to get the bites the quickest. That's what you'd really want to know.
Bait is and always will be a small part of the puzzle. How many people do you hear that go “I changed my hookbait colour and caught” ?? Unless you had a camera down there to see if fish were present and feeding and obviously avoiding the hookbait, not something else on the rig or line lay, etc. and then hand placed a new rig with a new colour and made it sit EXACTLY the same and then rewind the clock and go again so the conditions and time were the exact same, you can never say it was the bait that did it.
I think you're right, you'd get pretty far down the list before bites dried up. I suppose you'd also need to try and go the other way too. How far up do you need to go to get the bites the quickest. That's what you'd really want to know.
In reply to Post #56
Never mind
Never mind
In reply to Post #57
Got to say that I whole heartedly agree with you.
Got to say that I whole heartedly agree with you.
In reply to Post #1
I recently bought the 20kg deal in 12mm. Took 5kg of each flavour.
The bait turned up quick, 48 hours after order. The included liquid food was pungent and dissolved well in the water. The pop ups are bouyant and held a Ronnie up for over 24 hours. The wafters were perfectly balanced on a size 6 hook.
All the baits were soft, easy to crumb but solid enough to use in a stick or catapult. They all smell amazing, but the fish meals stuck out, particularly the Asbo. The smell of peperami is immense. They have a decent texture and contain some seeds.
Also got some wicked white pellet. They're mixed size and go well in pva bags. They smell good, pack down well and aren't too dusty.
I've caught on all four flavours - nothing massive. Biggest 20lb 4oz. I've used around a kilo of each bait, so not a long term test.
I'll definitely order again.
I recently bought the 20kg deal in 12mm. Took 5kg of each flavour.
The bait turned up quick, 48 hours after order. The included liquid food was pungent and dissolved well in the water. The pop ups are bouyant and held a Ronnie up for over 24 hours. The wafters were perfectly balanced on a size 6 hook.
All the baits were soft, easy to crumb but solid enough to use in a stick or catapult. They all smell amazing, but the fish meals stuck out, particularly the Asbo. The smell of peperami is immense. They have a decent texture and contain some seeds.
Also got some wicked white pellet. They're mixed size and go well in pva bags. They smell good, pack down well and aren't too dusty.
I've caught on all four flavours - nothing massive. Biggest 20lb 4oz. I've used around a kilo of each bait, so not a long term test.
I'll definitely order again.