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In reply to Post #820
I’ll sort you lads out some samples to go play with 😉
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In reply to Post #818
He never said NO did he mate 
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In reply to Post #818
Plenty of time
Rolling lots of sting pop ups and Wafters this week and next. The 20mm Wafters will be next
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In reply to Post #817
Same Tony…… 
Must get hookbaits sorted soon before it goes nuts……
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In reply to Post #813
If you want send any of the new bait mine and Phils way,we will gladly try it out for you 
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In reply to Post #815
Very good idea and yes I did think of doing that. Will see how I like the first order of freezer baits and go from there.
Like you I don’t like putting un used bait back in the freezer or air drying it so that’s the attraction of shelf life’s.
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In reply to Post #807
Have you thought of buying a split order. Just take a small amount of freezer baits that you know you'll use and a larger amount of shelfies that can be used if the fish need more bait. Any left just stays in your bag for next time. Putting defrosted bait back in the freezer really irks me, once is ok but after that I'm not so sure.
This year I'm experimenting by vacuum sealing my freezer baits in 1kg lots. Hopefully any unopened bags can go back in the freezer without too much detriment.
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In reply to Post #813
good luck mate
hope you have a great bait making, selling year
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In reply to Post #812
Evening lads,
Apologies for not being on here for a bit but as usual, my life is a bit turbo!
I’ll try and answer what I can as quickly as possible?
Shelf life or fresh?
I always used to use freezer baits and I always will but……..modern shelf life’s are very good!
It’s the same bait, but with preserve added to the shelf life, and dried for a day longer! A good bait is a good bait in either form! Some of my consultants are on the shelf life’s now and no signs of any change in catch reports!
Crayfish and sting…….many many people say this to me but I got crayed on one last time out angling!!
Shows……..not this year as I am still investing all my time and money on the new site and ingredients!!
It has been a very busy start for us this year and it’s odd as most lakes are frozen! I’m still catching up, making basemix, playing with the new ingredients in the new bait and trying to raise a family and fish on a Friday night! I’m so excited about 2023 and the feedback from you guys is just on another level! The hookbait sales are crazy, hundreds keep piling out each week and lots of nice fish being caught (not this week though😉
If you need any help I will keep checking in here in the evenings!
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In reply to Post #797
Are you doing any of the shows this year?
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In reply to Post #810
I have seen Gav say that too but my catch rate has not suffered in the slightest.If I'm honest my catch rate on Handcraft shelflife is far better than when I was on freezer bait from another really well known firm
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Pretty sure I have heard Gav recommend freezer vs shelf if you have the freezer space. No preservative has got to be better than with preservative no matter how low level/food safe.
It may be of interest to some that I’ve found crayfish seem to leave the Sting pop ups alone. I fished Sting next to Deep-C and the Deep C got hammered and the Sting only scratched up.
Could have been the spot, but it’s happened a few times now.
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In reply to Post #808
I would normally agree but Gavs shelflifes are that good I won't use freezer baits again.Me and my mate are on Tricknut and Herb and we have caught well on one lake we fish and others around have not had the amount of fish we have.The other lake we fish is a big mere,low stock and my mate has already had a fish on his 12th night,some lads have done 70+ nights and no fish at all.Handcraft shelflifes are superb as are the hookbaits,Sting is confidence in a tub and the customer service is amazing
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In reply to Post #807
If you can store freezer bait I would always go for that. Getting it out the day of or night before a session has never been an inconvenience for me and people that know far more than I ever will about bait keep telling fresh/freezer bait is better quality than shelf life, so I am happy to follow their advice
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Thinking of switching to HC baits this year but can’t decide on freezer or shelf life.
I’ve got my own bait freezer so that’s no issue but I love the idea of shelf life’s from a simplicity angle.
Anybody care to help me make a decision.
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