Bait

Boosted liquid dips packed with the same attractors as the matching boilies and added amino acidsRRP: £9. 95Contact: 0330 333 4888 or www. dynamitebaits. co.

Sweet boilies with a year-round attractor profile and a host of additives, all designed to trigger carp to feedRRP: £9. 99 per kiloContact: 01823 617102 or www. splashbaits. net.

I’m usually fairly cynical when it comes to ‘wonder baits’ but after listening to endless tales of success attributed to this bait, from, among others, my colleague Dan Wildbore, I was happy to put it to the test. The bait oozes a marzipan-like aroma instantly, but with a creamy undertone that appeals. Breaking one open also revealed plenty of ingredients, so I was confident enough that it would work. So far I’ve caught on nearly every trip when using it.

Large barrel-shaped, firm paste pellets. Designed to deter small fish and have a very long breakdown time RRP: £9. 70 per tubContact: 0115 989 4050 or www. dynamitebaits.

Liquidised crayfish and silkworm chrysalis with added amino acids, peptides and sugars RRP: £8. 29 per 400ml bottleContact: 0300 303 1012 or www. marukyu. co.

Pre-prepared hempseed that’s preserved so that it will last on the bankRRP: £12. 99 for 3kgContact: 01666 575330 or www. cotswoldbaits. com.

A fluorescent-pink, PVA-friendly dip. It clings to the bait for long periods, giving off a powerful cloud of attraction. RRP: £5. 99Contact: 01952 210535 or www.