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0nslow
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0nslow
   Old Thread  #8 5 Nov 2025 at 6.40am  0  Login    Register
I get bored using the same bait for too long so after great success in the warmer months on a decent fishmeal, I've moved over to DNA Switch and Bug because the 10kg bundle meant I could choose 2 X 5kg bags.

The switch has got me some carp from quite a special lake, not 'big'uns' but old wise carp nonetheless. So it might be worth a look for you?

Recently, I've found out that Trent do a plum boilie only for the winter so that is what I'll try next (boredom setting in with DNA already) and I do think creamino deserves a go too but that might not be until next spring, then I'll probably be exploring fish meals again

What ever you choose as you know, you need to be near them in the first place
vossy1
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vossy1
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   Old Thread  #5 3 Nov 2025 at 4.44pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
I use S7 (krill) all year but 2 years ago I was looking for a more dedicated winter bait, I narrowed it down to Baitworks CreAmino (quite soft) and RG Baits Vita-Lac, but I never took it any further, might be worth a look

EDIT, a shout out should also go to ABS Plan Zero.
Smashing_It
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Smashing_It
   Old Thread  #4 3 Nov 2025 at 11.19am  0  Login    Register
Agree about finding the fish.

Winter, I wait for a sunny (warmer) day, and head straight to the shallow water. Don't bother with nights anymore.

Autumn, I love this time of the year, once you have found the fish I prefer using casters & worm (if allowed) with crushed boilie.
PaulK101
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   Old Thread  #3 2 Nov 2025 at 10.47pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #2
LOL
Forgot to mention done that 5-6 ft all over rocky \ sandy bottom, interrupted and minor patches of that fine weed.

If i could of found the fish it prob would of been a better result, But im past the point where a blank get me the propper hump.
Just some time out in nature having fun a fish in the bottom of the net is almost just a bonus.

Thanx for the vote of confidence tho !,,

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Baitman
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Baitman
   Old Thread  #2 2 Nov 2025 at 10.34pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Bait won't be the reason, any thing half decent will be fine.
Location is the biggest issue. Spend time with a marker/leading rod, look for weedbeds, reedbeds any snag cover.
PaulK101
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   Old Thread  #1 2 Nov 2025 at 9.40pm  0  Login    Register
Hi all

Just back from a 3 day session on one of my larger club lakes.
Never fished it before.

Nothing showing, nothing jumping nowt...
I fished long i fished short, normally would go to the margins but they are only inches in depth.
I fished bottom baits, I fished bottom baits with a pop up + I fished bottom baits made up as a wafter.

Just a great weekend out in nature wrapped up like a mummy keeping warm and trying to ignore the dripping condensation in the bivvy....

Anyway was using Krill Active on a spinner \ ronnie which for me has never ever failed.

Any thoughts on a colder weather bait which is as successful as The Krill I can try next time.. (or perhaps it just wasn't my weekend..!!!)

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