In reply to Post #77
I'm toying with the idea of a making the BM1 recipe, I'm just trying to think outside the box like we all do... is it possible to exchange the 30% LT94 fishmeal for Insect meal, or even swap out say 15% and add 15% insect meal?

I'm just not sure if the fishmeal is something that holds the boilie together better than the insect meal? I'm thinking along the lines of 'The Bug'

I just nee to bite the bullet and start experimenting I guess but it would be interesting to hear you thoughts.

Thanks for all the replies.

Squid and orange isn't a combo I've tried before! I usually stick to either fishy or fruity not usually a mix so I'll have to give them a blast.

Counting down the days now!

Thanks.

In reply to Post #2
I appreciate the reply,

I imagine that if any lake I fished stuck a lodge on it, I wouldn't be best pleased either!

I will do as you say and fish the tree line, I'd always have a rod their anyway ( maybe in the tree line this time seeing as I have to cast )

I just hope to have relaxing week so a fish or two is a bonus!

Thanks again

Hi all,

For my 30th Birthday this March I am heading to Cardiff from Belfast to fish the Cefyn Mably Complex.

I have heard mixed reports but the lodges beside the lakes totally fitted the bill to allow me to bring the Mrs (plus she is paying!!)

I am staying on the Spring Lake and I'm just wondering as anyone else on here fished it?

I am one of these carp fishermen who has forgotten how to cast following buying a bait boat and they are banned on the water, so I better remember how to cast and quickly ha ha...

Any little pointers would go down a treat, as far as I'm aware its in-between a specimen water and a runs water. Over here in Northern Ireland I'm used to fishing Specimen waters and fishing for every bite, so going away and nailing a few fish each day would be nice.

Thanks for any insight you can give,

BW

Just a little update,

I sent Mistral Baits a sample over to let them see the boilies in question.

They're replacing the 5kg I bought, so obv something wasn't just right!

In reply to Post #1
Still no word back from Mistral.

Has anyone used these within the last year?

Thankfully we have very few Crayfish in Northern Ireland and no red signal crayfish at all as far as I'm aware.

In reply to Post #4
I must give them a taste, what wine do you recommend pairing them with? 😆

The only thing I can say is that they smell like plasticine, nothing even close to the pop ups.

I must admit I never notice a difference in the scent of baits in different batches, sometimes the hardness and texture can vary though.

In reply to Post #2
Thanks for your help,

I emailed them this morning to see if I get a reply. I'm more than happy to send them a sample.

It's odd as the popups smell so fragrant.

Hi folks,

First post on here so go easy on me ha ha

I bought 5kg of the Mistral rosehip boilies and when I opened the bag I was shocked by the lack of aroma, they smell as if they haven't added the Rosehip flavouring. They seem a nice quality boilie apart from that.

I bought the matching pop ups and they have a really strong smell, I know most the time that's the case anyone but the bottom baits honestly smell like nothing even when chrushed.


Just wanting to know is this normal or have I got a dodgy batch??

Thanks

BW