Bait

A fishmeal-based mix to complement the ever-popular krill range. Packed with attraction and feeding stimulants to pull fish into your swim. RRP: £12. 50 per 2.

Available in a wide range to match the existing flavours of Mainline bait, this PVA-friendly and highly viscous syrup is the extra attraction needed to boost all manner of baits. RRP: £6. 99 per 500ml Contact: 01268 541006Website: www. mainline-baits.

Although I have had limited use of these baits I am taken by the make-up of the boilies, even the shelf-life versions, which absolutely stink of shrimp, salmon, fishmeal and all manner of goodies packed inside. The inclusion of Robin Red increases the all-round profile. There are matching pop-ups to complement the baits and I particularly like the washed-out pink hook baits, (although the label calls them Fluro, they’re not) which could work brilliantly fishing over the top of a bed of boilies. I’ve started introducing them to one of the waters that I fish and, so far, the carp have readily accepted them.

A complex fishmeal bait containing Scottish salmon meal, ground crustacean, a wealth of custom attractors and even micro halibut pellets. RRP: £10. 99 per kilo freezer baitsContact: 01322 277345Website: www. solartackle.

High-attract fishmeal boilies combining the classic halibut flavour and ingredients with quality rock salt. A definite summer winner. RRP: £9. 99 per kiloContact: 0330 333 4888 Website: www.

Scientifically developed hook baits with a soluble outer layer that breaks down and increases attraction. RRP: £6. 99Contact: 07808 210537 Website: www. oldghostbait.

When Sonubaits front man Ian Day visited TC Towers recently, we were intrigued by samples of a new project that he’s been working hard on. The new Salty Nut Crush range of baits provoked instant curiosity among the team and this is a relatively rare occurrence because we see so many new products, especially in terms of supposedly new bait concepts. Ian has managed to create a completely unique profile to the range of baits that bear the Salty Nut Crush name. This is mainly due to the exclusive peanut flour that has been sourced.