Bait

I tend to make my food up in advance, freeze it in single portions and then get them as I need them. However, on several occasions I have been short of grub and have used these instead. They’re surprisingly good quality and pretty tasty – much better, in fact, than most ready meals. The Chicken Tikka Masala is a particular favourite, and the meat actually tastes like chicken too! My only gripe would be that the portions are a bit on the small side, but they’re probably perfect for people with average appetites, unlike me.

Gloopy extract of tiger nut, perfect for boosting particles or groundbaits. It’s PVA-friendly too. RRP: £5. 00 per 250mlContact: 01793 333900 or www.

Black boilies containing fermented shrimp, pre-digested fish protein, micro sea snails and ‘Ninja’ additive. RRP: £6. 99 per kiloContact: 01491 834911 or www. blakesbaits.

High-leakage hook baits, available in various flavour combinations in 12mm, 16mm and as dumbell wafters. RRP: £5. 99Contact: 01430 448322 or www. stickybaits.

PVA-friendly liquids with whole chunks of naturals, including bloodworm, krill, crab flesh and many more. RRP: £7. 99Contact: 01666 575330 or www. cotswoldbaits.

The legendary Tutti Frutti, now available in mixed pots of burgundy, green, white and orange. RRP: £5. 95 per tubContact: 02089 417771 or www. richworth.