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Specialized Hook Baits - Catch Report and Q+A (447,305 views)
TCarper
Posts: 4,633
#2134 9 Jun 2024 13:34
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In reply to Post #2131
Quote... Just a question regarding two of the new variations, the Colas and Rod Hutchinson S2's. What's the story behind them?

All of the S2 specials are essentially extra charged up S2. They are put through our curing process five times, just like normal S2 are. The specials are then done twice more though, with the appropriate liquids, which are incorporated into our S2 cure.

I have been sourcing some bits from Brazil for the past three years now. All of the specials, including the Cherry Coke S2, contain additives sourced from South America. My missus best friend is a high end baker, wedding cakes etc. The Scopex & Pineapple, contain an incredible pineapple oil from Brazil. The Vanilla in the Red Berry & Vanilla is actually from Jamaica, but sourced in Brazil. Again it goes into high end cakes and confectionary there.

The Rod Hutchinson S2 are our S2, done twice more with three of Rod's best liquid creations. Blended with the S2 cure, this really brings them out.
junglist junglist
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#2135 9 Jun 2024 17:58
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In reply to Post #2134
Nice one Mark
Chalky61
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#2136 10 Jun 2024 18:01
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In reply to Post #2115
Is there something that you can recommend to rehydrate baits that have gone hard?
frothey frothey
Posts: 3,571
#2137 11 Jun 2024 05:54
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In reply to Post #2136
Lake water
Chalky61
Posts: 2
#2138 11 Jun 2024 19:04
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In reply to Post #2137
Well, eventually yes! But something that can be added to the pot and not detract from the baits, whilst making them easier to pierce.
aarrgghhlnln aarrgghhlnln
Posts: 89
#2139 11 Jun 2024 21:44
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I'm guessing these would be overkill for fishing at my local commercial?
Greekskii Greekskii
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#2140 12 Jun 2024 06:52
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In reply to Post #2139
Depends how much you need a bite
MrFrosty
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#2141 12 Jun 2024 09:53
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When you put the specials on the website, are they just put on the S2 page or do you have a different page for them? Always missed out on them as never actually found them on the site (could be because i'm always too late tbh).
Gregc1980
Posts: 1,580
#2142 12 Jun 2024 18:29
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In reply to Post #2141
Txt him what you're after and he will tell you what to order off page when he says they are available
aarrgghhlnln aarrgghhlnln
Posts: 89
#2143 12 Jun 2024 20:59
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In reply to Post #2140
My partner has been getting into fishing with me, so the more action the better
aarrgghhlnln aarrgghhlnln
Posts: 89
#2144 12 Jun 2024 21:36
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How long do these last btw?
Is there anything special about how I need to store them?

Boilies are boilies, just sounds like with the amount of sugar and sweetness they might need some extra care
Leeroyjenkins Leeroyjenkins
Posts: 3,955
#2146 12 Jun 2024 21:51
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In reply to Post #2145
I've pots that are years and years old. I'm not sure when Mark first started posting about them on here, but I'm pretty sure I've moved houses 3 times with some pots

Just store them out of direct sunlight and they're fine. They only get better with age
frothey frothey
Posts: 3,571
#2147 12 Jun 2024 22:02
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In reply to Post #2138
I've never had any of Marks bait go hard like that?
JamieNow JamieNow
Posts: 7,471
#2148 13 Jun 2024 02:07
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In reply to Post #2145
Keep them airtight in a cool dry, dark place.

I have a couple a pot of the original S1's sitting in my bait box that still smell / taste like the first day I opened them.
TCarper
Posts: 4,633
#2149 14 Jun 2024 06:39
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Don't let them dry out. Stop sniffing them, keep the lid screwed up tight. They are actually much better once they age and lose their smell to your nose.

If it matters to you, a teaspoon of a good quality sweetener into the tub, keep shaking until they have soaked it all up. It will then take a couple of days to reach the centre of the bait. That will bring them, or any hook bait back to life in terms of smell for you.

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