Evening all...
I've used Nutrabaits for many years having no problems at all, I know they had some issues 5 or so years ago but in the main the bait never let me down...
In recent years I've noticed the bait changing colour, being a lot lighter than it once was, I switched to the shelf life boilies following advice from Nutrabaits HQ... telling me that the shelf Life were exactly the same as the frozen bait (which I'd used for years) but with a little preservative
This for me was terrible advice the shelf life baits seemed very cheap with no content and in no stretch of the imagination anywhere near the quality of the frozen bait ( even at its worse)
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My question is this is it just me that's noticing this does anyone else have a similar story
I've used Nutrabaits for many years having no problems at all, I know they had some issues 5 or so years ago but in the main the bait never let me down...
In recent years I've noticed the bait changing colour, being a lot lighter than it once was, I switched to the shelf life boilies following advice from Nutrabaits HQ... telling me that the shelf Life were exactly the same as the frozen bait (which I'd used for years) but with a little preservative
This for me was terrible advice the shelf life baits seemed very cheap with no content and in no stretch of the imagination anywhere near the quality of the frozen bait ( even at its worse)
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My question is this is it just me that's noticing this does anyone else have a similar story
In reply to Post #1
Sorry but NB these days are a shadow of their former selves when Bill used to run it. They've cheapened the products beyond all recognition imo.
Sorry but NB these days are a shadow of their former selves when Bill used to run it. They've cheapened the products beyond all recognition imo.
Agree, nothing I would trust using in their range anymore. Which is a real shame.
In reply to Post #1
nice first post slagging company but in this case I have to agree... would rather use maize all season than used that...
nice first post slagging company but in this case I have to agree... would rather use maize all season than used that...
In reply to Post #4
Didn't mean to seem like I'm slagging them off, just trying to see if it's just me... and it would seem not
Didn't mean to seem like I'm slagging them off, just trying to see if it's just me... and it would seem not
In reply to Post #5
Is it possible they changed fishmeal? Or maybe another ingredient? I will just say that having worked with bait for quite some time and having seen fishmeal change several times from the same suppliers in a year it is completely plausible that it's not their fault? I haven't actually seen their bait for years so I can't confirm if this is the case or not
Is it possible they changed fishmeal? Or maybe another ingredient? I will just say that having worked with bait for quite some time and having seen fishmeal change several times from the same suppliers in a year it is completely plausible that it's not their fault? I haven't actually seen their bait for years so I can't confirm if this is the case or not
In reply to Post #6
Is it possible they changed fishmeal? Or maybe another ingredient?
The business was bought by a company that then tried to modernize how it was run prior by Bill.
That is the normal Corporate BS, improve efficiency and maximise profit margins, and over a brain storming session, thought that 'improving' some base / boilies mixes, etc... cough ...cough ... probably for the rolling machines and/or company profit benefit, rather than the angler end product or fish.
My take on it is this, Ingredients wise, could probably have reduced some, by a little or a lot, or removed it completely, depending on seasonal costs to make.
You could trust Bill for quality and consistency over the whole time he ran it.
This lot ruined the brand in under 12 months.
Like most after the takeover I tried to buy certain nutrabaits favourites, and the whole Nutrabaits supply just dried up globally.
Customers had to go elsewhere for products. I have only used one nutrabaits product since in my home made baits.
Is it possible they changed fishmeal? Or maybe another ingredient?
The business was bought by a company that then tried to modernize how it was run prior by Bill.
That is the normal Corporate BS, improve efficiency and maximise profit margins, and over a brain storming session, thought that 'improving' some base / boilies mixes, etc... cough ...cough ... probably for the rolling machines and/or company profit benefit, rather than the angler end product or fish.
My take on it is this, Ingredients wise, could probably have reduced some, by a little or a lot, or removed it completely, depending on seasonal costs to make.
You could trust Bill for quality and consistency over the whole time he ran it.
This lot ruined the brand in under 12 months.
Like most after the takeover I tried to buy certain nutrabaits favourites, and the whole Nutrabaits supply just dried up globally. Customers had to go elsewhere for products. I have only used one nutrabaits product since in my home made baits.
In reply to Post #7
Still have a couple of original nutrabaits flavours for special hookbaits. The later stuff was rubbish
Still have a couple of original nutrabaits flavours for special hookbaits. The later stuff was rubbish
In reply to Post #7
Seems your info is correct Nutrabaits was dissolved in 2019 and the new company is now called, Nutrabaits international limited. As per companies house. Bill and the guys who created the special blend are no longer associated with the new set up, so yes this is by the looks of things a new brand and not even close to the brand I trusted
Seems your info is correct Nutrabaits was dissolved in 2019 and the new company is now called, Nutrabaits international limited. As per companies house. Bill and the guys who created the special blend are no longer associated with the new set up, so yes this is by the looks of things a new brand and not even close to the brand I trusted
Let's put it this way...
...I would not use the company today under any circumstances.
...I would not use the company today under any circumstances.
In reply to Post #11
It seems that is a response most are giving, spoke to a friend of mine recently who bought liver supreme and pink pepper pops from a local tackle shop. The presentation of them was quite alarming, more egg looking than round and incomplete spheres with gaps/cracking... Nutrabaits were a premium brand back in the day ... not no more just another cheap looking bait yet still at top dollar... sad to see such a mighty brand become such a disappointment
It seems that is a response most are giving, spoke to a friend of mine recently who bought liver supreme and pink pepper pops from a local tackle shop. The presentation of them was quite alarming, more egg looking than round and incomplete spheres with gaps/cracking... Nutrabaits were a premium brand back in the day ... not no more just another cheap looking bait yet still at top dollar... sad to see such a mighty brand become such a disappointment
What a shame. Nutrabaits was undoubtedly one of THE top baits back in the day and was always associated to high quality baits. Another company that appears to be a former shadow of itself... Seems to unfortunately be common practice with a lot of companies these days...
In reply to Post #13
Even their flagship bait, BFM, has changed and its not even made to the original recipe. Only Rollin Baits sell the original mix which contains capelin fishmeal. Apparently Rollin Baits are the only company in the UK that source direct from the manufacturer and have a deal so its exclusive to them unless anyone knows of any UK sources?
Even their flagship bait, BFM, has changed and its not even made to the original recipe. Only Rollin Baits sell the original mix which contains capelin fishmeal. Apparently Rollin Baits are the only company in the UK that source direct from the manufacturer and have a deal so its exclusive to them unless anyone knows of any UK sources?
Was the first bait company I used as a “proper” carp angler when I started. Loved Trigga. Just got to expensive for me in the end and started using local/mates baits for a few years. Bought some Trigga for old times sake a few years ago and it just didn't seem the same to me
Shame really as Nutrabaits were a premium brand with good quality baits. Now it seems they are premium prices but not premium quality
Shame really as Nutrabaits were a premium brand with good quality baits. Now it seems they are premium prices but not premium quality
In reply to Post #14
Easier to knock up yourself, just change the sardine and anchovy and capelin for lt and salmon meal. Bfm just followed the Premier formula of 50% fishmeal, 25% birdfood and 25% milk proteins. Not a revolutionary bait by any means, just Dave Moore copying premier's spiced fish.
Easier to knock up yourself, just change the sardine and anchovy and capelin for lt and salmon meal. Bfm just followed the Premier formula of 50% fishmeal, 25% birdfood and 25% milk proteins. Not a revolutionary bait by any means, just Dave Moore copying premier's spiced fish.