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Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Report and Q+A (447,344 views)
TCarper
Posts: 4,634
#1772 29 Aug 2023 11:01
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Alan, the Big Lin from Woolpack. 50+ years old, 44lb. The one he desperately wanted to catch. S2 over Creamino freezer baits.





Fish On Ricci, 'The Angry', last biggun he needed from the other Kent syndicate. GPB2/S2 over Krill freezer baits.





David, biggest couple of 9 landed bank holiday weekend. GPB2





Tacklebox Liam, GPB1



Andy, these two plus caught the lakes big common for second time in weeks. Slipped it back without a photo. GPB2 over K2 freezer baits




Muddy_Hi-Lux Muddy_Hi-Lux
Posts: 225
#1773 29 Aug 2023 15:20
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In reply to Post #1771
Could well be going to see if the tidal Trent beards have a taste for them, soon.
scozza
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#1774 29 Aug 2023 17:59
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In reply to Post #1772
Nice pictures of the linear, love those old ones, survivors, incredible
TCarper
Posts: 4,634
#1775 30 Aug 2023 09:53
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Dutch carp angler Bas. Not sure if Bas is a forum member or not. He ordered a load of stuff in May. He messaged this morning, to say he's been having a great old time with the hook baits. Dutch fish going absolutely mental for them apparently. The biggest 22.4kg from the canal

Great photos Bas.












Deano172 Deano172
Posts: 252
#1776 30 Aug 2023 15:15
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In reply to Post #1767
Received this morning thanks very much 👍

Cheers for the extra pink ones too 😁 they smell amazing

Can't wait to give them a go tomorrow
villa1471
Posts: 246
#1777 30 Aug 2023 15:50
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In reply to Post #1775
Such a good idea sticking them in the avid case, does anyone know which one this is? Not long made my first order, keep missing the postman! Had to redirect to neighbour, hopefully they don't fish😂😂
jt10
Posts: 93
#1778 30 Aug 2023 16:15
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That Woolpack carp is incredible. Not quite as impressive but I had a lovely black low-20 at the weekend on S2 CC during a social with friends. Really enjoying using the hookbaits and love seeing the calibre of fish they're nicking out
Carp123_0
Posts: 102
#1779 30 Aug 2023 21:52
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Are the crushed corks mega buoyant? Do you need much putty to hold it down?
What's your go to hookbait for this time of year also what hookbait works well in winter as I will ge getting my prep ready for winter also
TCarper
Posts: 4,634
#1780 31 Aug 2023 05:22
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Depends on what rig you are using. Any rig with loads of extra metal work, or tungsten kickers and the like, with a chod or a SHR you will need not much putty with a 16mm. If using the same 16mm with a multi rig, clearly you will need to use a bit of putty. They have to cover every situation.

SHR 16mm, multi rig or normal pop up rigs 13mm.

They all work exceptionally well in cold water. If anything, they become even more effective than in the summer I'd say, in comparison to anything else. S2 has over a decade of winters doing incredible things in cold water. If I had to pick one for cold water, personally it would be the S2, S3 or S4. Others tell me the GPB1 are just as good in cold water.

The GPB2 contain so much soluble fishmeal, I gave anyone who asked the advice last two winters to avoid them in extreme cold water (Jan/Feb). I was clearly wrong. Anglers have told me they have clumped fish all winter on them.

But still if pressed, winter for me, personally it would always be S2. But that's only because I have caught so many fish on them in cold water.
TCarper
Posts: 4,634
#1781 31 Aug 2023 05:35
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I will not be about online for a little while now.

We are crazy busy. We are pretty much up to date with all orders. That will continue. But, I personally have not had a day off for the last five weeks now. 39 days straight, Sat, Sun, bank holiday, all the same.

If you need to get hold of us regarding an outstanding order. Always text or WhatsApp message the work mobile. Number is on contact page of our website. Don't call, it's always on silent and never gets answered.
TCarper
Posts: 4,634
#1782 2 Sep 2023 11:40
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Before I jog along, two forum members.

James, first 40+, S2 balanced. 43lb8oz. Well done James!





I do not know this lads name, but he's def a member of here. S2. Top common is lovely!



jt10
Posts: 93
#1783 2 Sep 2023 13:02
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In reply to Post #1782
Yeah that‘s me, backed up that second fish with a 31 common this morning on the S2 too
TCarper
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#1784 3 Sep 2023 08:33
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In reply to Post #1783
Well done Jack 💪🏻
TCarper
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#1785 3 Sep 2023 08:35
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Steve, first trip since May, 46lb2oz new pb from Long Lake in Reading. Well done Steve 💪🏻

White S2

nicky_napkins nicky_napkins
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#1786 8 Sep 2023 16:44
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