In reply to Post #75
If it comes to it, the bigger co's will just outsource their rolling abroad. We keep being told the baits are just sawdust and breadcrumb anyway
If it comes to it, the bigger co's will just outsource their rolling abroad. We keep being told the baits are just sawdust and breadcrumb anyway
In reply to Post #76
Froth, the problem isn't solved by where its rolled mate. Its the content that causes the EU an importation problem.
Froth, the problem isn't solved by where its rolled mate. Its the content that causes the EU an importation problem.
In reply to Post #75
And there in lies the problem, the perception UK baits are better, or the fact lies spin lies. We love to say fish love this or that, this bait is the best for this reason but it's all just a way of spinning the bait companies yarns.
Funny thing is when did any British angler look at the qualifications of the bait company owners, phd in aquaculture maybe, yeah, not likely, more the crap sponsored anglers spout and results speak words.
TBH, I'm a bit embarrassed by that fact, I use a bait I have confidence in but do I have any real proof other than fish captures that it's good for them....hmm.
EDIT, sure I read some big companies rolling is outsourced to Belgium or somewhere in the EU so given that I cant see a problem sourcing bait. Not to mention as already said, some good baits in Europe.
And there in lies the problem, the perception UK baits are better, or the fact lies spin lies. We love to say fish love this or that, this bait is the best for this reason but it's all just a way of spinning the bait companies yarns.
Funny thing is when did any British angler look at the qualifications of the bait company owners, phd in aquaculture maybe, yeah, not likely, more the crap sponsored anglers spout and results speak words.
TBH, I'm a bit embarrassed by that fact, I use a bait I have confidence in but do I have any real proof other than fish captures that it's good for them....hmm.
EDIT, sure I read some big companies rolling is outsourced to Belgium or somewhere in the EU so given that I cant see a problem sourcing bait. Not to mention as already said, some good baits in Europe.
In reply to Post #77
When i say rolling, I mean production - they'll just get it rolled to their recipe abroad, for sale abroad. It happens anyway (pretty sure Marco rolls some uk co's bait), they use confidentiality clauses, etc - the industrial rollers make their money from the production/packaging. Most ingredients are imported anyway, so no loss of quality - and why should there be? Plenty of decent European bait co's......
When i say rolling, I mean production - they'll just get it rolled to their recipe abroad, for sale abroad. It happens anyway (pretty sure Marco rolls some uk co's bait), they use confidentiality clauses, etc - the industrial rollers make their money from the production/packaging. Most ingredients are imported anyway, so no loss of quality - and why should there be? Plenty of decent European bait co's......
In reply to Post #66
There are no 'house' boilies where I am going...there are no "house' anything....the place is owned by a French family that speak very little English.. its right out in the middle of nowhere...it is exclusive and costs a small fortune..and is an 8 hour drive from calais..I booked 2 years ago and already prepared twice thats why I have the bait already....I have been an angler for over 50 years and a carp angler for 35 years plus so i try extra hard to make things perfect for ALL involved ...I want to get there and strike that balance of being happy with my fishing and trying to spend as much time as I can with my wife to have that unforgettable holiday of a lifetime...and not spending loads of time shopping for bait that i may not find apart from a few tins of sweetcorn...thats how some peoples minds work!....I don't want to get there only to find that ALL my bait has been confiscated (even dips oils and hookbaits) and I'm trying to explain to the French owners that I need to borrow a spade so I can dig for worms!...so THIS is how my mind works so don't be boggled...
Oh and thanks for the condescending comment on all carp swim and eat and crap s***......its so good that the books and dvd's have been there for when you've needed them...oh...AND my brain is wired perfectly thanks.
There are no 'house' boilies where I am going...there are no "house' anything....the place is owned by a French family that speak very little English.. its right out in the middle of nowhere...it is exclusive and costs a small fortune..and is an 8 hour drive from calais..I booked 2 years ago and already prepared twice thats why I have the bait already....I have been an angler for over 50 years and a carp angler for 35 years plus so i try extra hard to make things perfect for ALL involved ...I want to get there and strike that balance of being happy with my fishing and trying to spend as much time as I can with my wife to have that unforgettable holiday of a lifetime...and not spending loads of time shopping for bait that i may not find apart from a few tins of sweetcorn...thats how some peoples minds work!....I don't want to get there only to find that ALL my bait has been confiscated (even dips oils and hookbaits) and I'm trying to explain to the French owners that I need to borrow a spade so I can dig for worms!...so THIS is how my mind works so don't be boggled...
Oh and thanks for the condescending comment on all carp swim and eat and crap s***......its so good that the books and dvd's have been there for when you've needed them...oh...AND my brain is wired perfectly thanks.
In reply to Post #80
So order from a European supplier and get it delivered there?
So order from a European supplier and get it delivered there?
In reply to Post #80
When are you going?
When are you going?
In reply to Post #82
MAY...hopefully
MAY...hopefully
In reply to Post #80
In reply to Post #84
Jeez jeans and no belt
Edit: But I must admit he has got some balls.
Jeez jeans and no belt
Edit: But I must admit he has got some balls.
In reply to Post #85
Now we are getting there....but...thats only about 3kg....I want more!....and I've only got frozen!
Now we are getting there....but...thats only about 3kg....I want more!....and I've only got frozen!
In reply to Post #86
offs it is bait not rocket science.. it is really not that hard to make a good, nutritious mix that owners are happy to feed their fish with... reading this, one would think that big uk companies sell their bait with loss because they put so many good things for fish in....
offs it is bait not rocket science.. it is really not that hard to make a good, nutritious mix that owners are happy to feed their fish with... reading this, one would think that big uk companies sell their bait with loss because they put so many good things for fish in....
In reply to Post #87
Ffs....another stupid condescending reply thats no use to anyone...its nothing to do with fishery owners or bait suppliers is it!
Ffs....another stupid condescending reply thats no use to anyone...its nothing to do with fishery owners or bait suppliers is it!
Won't help you with the bait you already have but why not see if you can place a order from a French Tackle shop for delivery to the lake, as long as the owners will take it in for you, someone like Pecheur.com
I wonder how you'd stand getting it ordered to the U.K then showing customs the delivery note to prove it came from France in the 1st place.
Get in contact with a European boilie maker for delivery to your lake, you'll have to do a bit of searching about but there's plenty out there, eg.
Dutch Bait Company
I wonder how you'd stand getting it ordered to the U.K then showing customs the delivery note to prove it came from France in the 1st place.
Get in contact with a European boilie maker for delivery to your lake, you'll have to do a bit of searching about but there's plenty out there, eg.
Dutch Bait Company
In reply to Post #89
There is a new thread for bait companies based in the EU now in the foreign venues section, the Dutch company in your link look pretty good, love the images..
There is a new thread for bait companies based in the EU now in the foreign venues section, the Dutch company in your link look pretty good, love the images..