Baits available in Europe: your preference? DNA, Mainline, CC Moore, DT, Nash, Mistral, Richworth etc...
As carp basically eat whatever c... is in front of them that gives dozens and dozens of bait companies here in Europe the chance to establish businesses with questionable “expertly” developed boilies.
Most of them catching despite of what they are rather than because of how good they are.
I still believe that UK made baits are way ahead of European baits in terms of quality and attractiveness.
So in the future I want to focus on less quantity but a high quality bait that I can use anywhere and anytime here on gravel pits and even rivers without even having to think about the attractiveness or lack thereof.
Unfortunately most of the recommended brands here in the forum are not available here in Germany.
So I will have to go with what is available which are mainly the big companies e.g. DNA, Mainline, CC Moore, DT, Dynamite, Nash, Mistral, Richworth.
Which brand and in particular which bait of these companies would be your absolute preference if you wanted to use only one bait? What can you recommend as a no brainer, cost no issue that has worked everywhere and all the time?
Appreciate your input and have a great season!
As carp basically eat whatever c... is in front of them that gives dozens and dozens of bait companies here in Europe the chance to establish businesses with questionable “expertly” developed boilies.
Most of them catching despite of what they are rather than because of how good they are.
I still believe that UK made baits are way ahead of European baits in terms of quality and attractiveness.
So in the future I want to focus on less quantity but a high quality bait that I can use anywhere and anytime here on gravel pits and even rivers without even having to think about the attractiveness or lack thereof.
Unfortunately most of the recommended brands here in the forum are not available here in Germany.
So I will have to go with what is available which are mainly the big companies e.g. DNA, Mainline, CC Moore, DT, Dynamite, Nash, Mistral, Richworth.
Which brand and in particular which bait of these companies would be your absolute preference if you wanted to use only one bait? What can you recommend as a no brainer, cost no issue that has worked everywhere and all the time?
Appreciate your input and have a great season!
In reply to Post #1
DNA the bug or S7 tries other companies over the years but have confidence in this company.
I'd see what other say about what they use and if more are happy with say mainline or cc Moore then try that one brand
DNA the bug or S7 tries other companies over the years but have confidence in this company.
I'd see what other say about what they use and if more are happy with say mainline or cc Moore then try that one brand
In reply to Post #1
I used Essential Baits Shellfish B5 until Brexit put an end to that adventure (I live in Denmark). Since then I have bought my baits from Baitservice Straubing. I have caught well on different venues on their Enzym HD. I know you're asking for UK baits, but I can recommend Baitservice.de - bait is consistant and service is fine. Pre Brexit they rolled for Essential Baits and others, and I assume that Mike Willmott only allow quality bait companies to do that.
If the bait has to be associated with the UK, then The Source from Dynamite is a great shelf life boilie.
I used Essential Baits Shellfish B5 until Brexit put an end to that adventure (I live in Denmark). Since then I have bought my baits from Baitservice Straubing. I have caught well on different venues on their Enzym HD. I know you're asking for UK baits, but I can recommend Baitservice.de - bait is consistant and service is fine. Pre Brexit they rolled for Essential Baits and others, and I assume that Mike Willmott only allow quality bait companies to do that.
If the bait has to be associated with the UK, then The Source from Dynamite is a great shelf life boilie.
In reply to Post #3
I am aware of Baitservice Straubing but somehow - being an old timer - I dont trust these bait companies. Having said that if they rolled for Mike Willmott at least they are good in rolling bait :-). if their baits are equally good remains the question...
Thanks much for your recommendations!
I am aware of Baitservice Straubing but somehow - being an old timer - I dont trust these bait companies. Having said that if they rolled for Mike Willmott at least they are good in rolling bait :-). if their baits are equally good remains the question...
Thanks much for your recommendations!
In reply to Post #1
You really wont go wrong with any of those brands. I've used DNA S7 since release, here and abroad, and it's really well priced.
You really wont go wrong with any of those brands. I've used DNA S7 since release, here and abroad, and it's really well priced.
In reply to Post #1
Although they had been through a bad patch things seem much better now so have your tried Nutrabaits?
Although they had been through a bad patch things seem much better now so have your tried Nutrabaits?
In reply to Post #6
Havent tried Nutrabaits yet, so its good to hear some pros for them as they are available at 1 dealer.
As I might need 24mm boilies I will have to see if they have that on stock...
Havent tried Nutrabaits yet, so its good to hear some pros for them as they are available at 1 dealer.
As I might need 24mm boilies I will have to see if they have that on stock...