In order to keep the SHB thread nice and fast (to load) I'll create a new thread every now and again. All threads (new and old) will link to each other so that no information / photos are lost
Links to past SHB threads...
1 - Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Report and Q+A
2 - Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Reports Jul 2024
3 - Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Reports Oct 2024
4 - Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Reports Feb 2025 (This thread)
5 - Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Reports Oct 2025 (NEW thread)
Links to past SHB threads...
1 - Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Report and Q+A
2 - Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Reports Jul 2024
3 - Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Reports Oct 2024
4 - Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Reports Feb 2025 (This thread)
5 - Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Reports Oct 2025 (NEW thread)
Wellington Country Park has only done four small carp in the past few months. Josh had a double take today, two in the net at the same time. Josh was pretty blown away. Both S2, you can see one floating about at the end of the video. Well done Josh
The 38+ that Russ lost off his camera last week. Banoffee S2 over Essential Banana freezer baits.
Forum member Andy 25lb. First fish of the year a few nights ago during the rainstorm. ScopexPineapple S2
I'm not going to be about much at all over the next couple of weeks. I'm about halfway through with the personal fish pics etc. When I get some time I will be back and they will start again.
Forum member Andy 25lb. First fish of the year a few nights ago during the rainstorm. ScopexPineapple S2
I'm not going to be about much at all over the next couple of weeks. I'm about halfway through with the personal fish pics etc. When I get some time I will be back and they will start again.
The TackleBox now have Hutchie S2 and DNA Bug hook baits in stock.
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We are getting so many messages asking for special orders, or different colours in certain products. I am so sorry we simply cannot do this currently. Previously at this time of year this was always possible, but it's simply not anymore.
The TackleBox sold out of all the DNA Bug hookbaits within 36 hours. They have very little Hutchie S2 left (had 3 x the amount). It's impossible for us to do any special orders whatsoever I'm sorry. I would like Johnson Ross & Yateley angling to be stocked with our products along with TB & FO before the spring rush. Please only WhatsApp message the work phone regarding current order status. We are as of today completely up to date with all orders on our website, right up until this morning.
Again, please use only WhatsApp messenger for any contact/outstanding order queries. I'm currently in Manila with my better half for the next week or so. All orders are going out within two days currently.
We are getting so many messages asking for special orders, or different colours in certain products. I am so sorry we simply cannot do this currently. Previously at this time of year this was always possible, but it's simply not anymore.
The TackleBox sold out of all the DNA Bug hookbaits within 36 hours. They have very little Hutchie S2 left (had 3 x the amount). It's impossible for us to do any special orders whatsoever I'm sorry. I would like Johnson Ross & Yateley angling to be stocked with our products along with TB & FO before the spring rush. Please only WhatsApp message the work phone regarding current order status. We are as of today completely up to date with all orders on our website, right up until this morning.
Again, please use only WhatsApp messenger for any contact/outstanding order queries. I'm currently in Manila with my better half for the next week or so. All orders are going out within two days currently.
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I did not see your post Chillen.
One thing that was forgot yesterday. These below will be available in two weeks. We are building up stock levels before they get released. The TC2 barrels will also be available (Ron).
Everyone who has seen these so far has literally fallen in love with them. It's for specific reasons that these have been held back for release on their own. They are going to change everything.
FishOn are having the Banoffee S2 & the Garlic. TackleBox will have more stock of the DNA Bug hook baits for those asking them, more Hutchie S2 as well.
On the long flight to Manila, instead of watching films, I was writing. I wrote so much. As soon as I sort out all the photos I will start posting the personal stories on here again. First up will be the rest of Burghfield trip, then the full poaching pit story. Then the Ocean, Larkfield 1, that story has never been told properly. I already showed the video of the bar at the poaching pit that had been stripped in the last thread and spoke briefly about the biggest proper carp that has likely ever swam in the UK. There's much more.
I did not see your post Chillen.
One thing that was forgot yesterday. These below will be available in two weeks. We are building up stock levels before they get released. The TC2 barrels will also be available (Ron).
Everyone who has seen these so far has literally fallen in love with them. It's for specific reasons that these have been held back for release on their own. They are going to change everything.
FishOn are having the Banoffee S2 & the Garlic. TackleBox will have more stock of the DNA Bug hook baits for those asking them, more Hutchie S2 as well.
On the long flight to Manila, instead of watching films, I was writing. I wrote so much. As soon as I sort out all the photos I will start posting the personal stories on here again. First up will be the rest of Burghfield trip, then the full poaching pit story. Then the Ocean, Larkfield 1, that story has never been told properly. I already showed the video of the bar at the poaching pit that had been stripped in the last thread and spoke briefly about the biggest proper carp that has likely ever swam in the UK. There's much more.
In reply to Post #6
I just saw your PM Chillen. They went yesterday. They go 24hr signed for, but Royal Mail seem to have been a bit more lapse since the pandemic regarding those times. Often if it's further away, up North, or Wales for example it now takes two, or sometimes three days for the same thing.
If they did not arrive today, they should be there tomorrow. If not please get in contact via WhatsApp message. It's free, even international. Text is not. Your message will get seen straight away, unlike PM's or emails. It's all tracked. We always sort everything, even if Royal Mail lose them.
Number is on your PayPal receipt, and on the contact page of our website mate.
I just saw your PM Chillen. They went yesterday. They go 24hr signed for, but Royal Mail seem to have been a bit more lapse since the pandemic regarding those times. Often if it's further away, up North, or Wales for example it now takes two, or sometimes three days for the same thing.
If they did not arrive today, they should be there tomorrow. If not please get in contact via WhatsApp message. It's free, even international. Text is not. Your message will get seen straight away, unlike PM's or emails. It's all tracked. We always sort everything, even if Royal Mail lose them.
Number is on your PayPal receipt, and on the contact page of our website mate.
In reply to Post #7
Thanks Mate - just in time for spring.
Thanks Mate - just in time for spring.
In reply to Post #8
No worries fella hope your holiday is going well 👍
No worries fella hope your holiday is going well 👍
What is the difference between the standard garlic and the garlic 2 the food baits
Is it just the base mix that's used and which one is the preferred for what reason thanks
Is it just the base mix that's used and which one is the preferred for what reason thanks
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Fish meal in the G2s
Fish meal in the G2s
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Yeah, fishmeal and GLM I believe are in the GPB2s.
I've only used the GPB1s (and s2) and rate the GPB1s loads, always have a pot in the bag and they have been blank savers.
Every time I think I have my own hookbaits spot on and nailed.... if there's a struggle then these go on and have been good. I occasionally wonder whether I may be better going all in with the hookbaits and instead faffing around with feed boilies only. I do like faffing around though in general - the more faffing the better
I will say that the GPBs are better once the water warms up from my experience.
Yeah, fishmeal and GLM I believe are in the GPB2s.
I've only used the GPB1s (and s2) and rate the GPB1s loads, always have a pot in the bag and they have been blank savers.
Every time I think I have my own hookbaits spot on and nailed.... if there's a struggle then these go on and have been good. I occasionally wonder whether I may be better going all in with the hookbaits and instead faffing around with feed boilies only. I do like faffing around though in general - the more faffing the better
I will say that the GPBs are better once the water warms up from my experience.
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Quote.... No worries fella hope your holiday is going well.
Thank you. We have had the most incredible time Chillen. It really is the most beautiful country. Bit of a busman's holiday too. It's one of the only places in the world where I can actually play in the casinos. We are staying in-between the two largest casino complexes in Asia. We changed up £300 first night. We have rinsed the roulette tables every night we have played. Just walking the floor for ten minutes first, looking for weak roulette dealers with repetitions in their spins on the electronic boards. The roulette dealers here are absolutely terrible luckily. Steered well clear of blackjack, or we would have got kicked out instantly. In and out every night. Don't think any single night we have spent more than fifteen minutes total on the casino floor. We have won nearly £20k from that initial £300. The biggest shopping mall in the entire world is right next door to where we are staying, we have spent plenty of time getting lost in there. I don't want to come home.
We are completely up to date with all orders on our website right up until yesterday afternoon. We are experiencing a massive surge in new customers who are purchasing our products from FishOn & The TackleBox for the first time, then coming and purchasing the entire range from us. I would guess the two week waiting time will be back within the next couple of weeks.
Over the next two weeks, just by posting on CarpForum you will be entered into a comp to win some of the new S2 Fizz. You don't need to do anything, except be actively posting. We will pick multiple winners who will be among the very first to have them.
Quote.... No worries fella hope your holiday is going well.
Thank you. We have had the most incredible time Chillen. It really is the most beautiful country. Bit of a busman's holiday too. It's one of the only places in the world where I can actually play in the casinos. We are staying in-between the two largest casino complexes in Asia. We changed up £300 first night. We have rinsed the roulette tables every night we have played. Just walking the floor for ten minutes first, looking for weak roulette dealers with repetitions in their spins on the electronic boards. The roulette dealers here are absolutely terrible luckily. Steered well clear of blackjack, or we would have got kicked out instantly. In and out every night. Don't think any single night we have spent more than fifteen minutes total on the casino floor. We have won nearly £20k from that initial £300. The biggest shopping mall in the entire world is right next door to where we are staying, we have spent plenty of time getting lost in there. I don't want to come home.
We are completely up to date with all orders on our website right up until yesterday afternoon. We are experiencing a massive surge in new customers who are purchasing our products from FishOn & The TackleBox for the first time, then coming and purchasing the entire range from us. I would guess the two week waiting time will be back within the next couple of weeks.
Over the next two weeks, just by posting on CarpForum you will be entered into a comp to win some of the new S2 Fizz. You don't need to do anything, except be actively posting. We will pick multiple winners who will be among the very first to have them.
In reply to Post #11
Quote.... What is the difference between the standard garlic and the garlic 2 the food baits.
The (garlic) GPB1 are a heavy nut hook bait. The GPB2 are a heavy pre digested fishmeal version of the same hook bait. Attractor packages are identical.
The (cheese) TC1 & TC2 follow the same ethos. The 1 is a heavy nut based hook bait. The 2 is a heavy pre digested fishmeal version. of the 1.
Quote.... What is the difference between the standard garlic and the garlic 2 the food baits.
The (garlic) GPB1 are a heavy nut hook bait. The GPB2 are a heavy pre digested fishmeal version of the same hook bait. Attractor packages are identical.
The (cheese) TC1 & TC2 follow the same ethos. The 1 is a heavy nut based hook bait. The 2 is a heavy pre digested fishmeal version. of the 1.