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.
Bird-food-based, sandy-yellow boilies with a strong, natural-smelling pineapple flavourRRP: £9. 99 per kiloContact: 01527 405410 or www. berkley-fishing. 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.
Concentrated pure hempseed oil in its natural form. A rarely used, superb bait additiveRRP: £7. 59 per 250ml bottleContact: 01268 541006 or www. mainline-baits.
Super-sweet, concentrated coconut bait additive. Great for enhancing hook baits and feed RRP: £3. 25 per 250ml bottleContact: 01473 241811 or www. bait-tech.
A selection of various shaped and flavoured shelf-life boilie offcuts. Great for prebaiting and good value too. RRP: £14. 99 for 5kgContact: 01920 438338 or www.
A mix of classic dry particles, including hemp, maize, wheat and barley, with aniseeds for an extra kick. RRP: £17. 49 for a 10kg bucketContact: 01202 487922or www. kentparticles.