Bait

I’ve long been a fan of the ball-pellet-type Soluballs and these disc-like versions are very interesting. Available in all of the Nash recipes, they’re designed to use threaded down the hook link instead of a PVA stick. I use them slightly differently, and thread just one onto the hair before threading my hook bait on. This breaks down and boosts the attraction around my bait and I’ve used the Amber Strawberry ones this winter to great success.

The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…CC Moore Milkimin PelletsRRP: £8. 99 per kiloWebsite: www. ccmoore.

Wonderfully fruity and sweet-smelling pop-ups with a dull white colour Blakes BaitsScopex & Peach Pop-UpsRRP:£3. 75Contact:01491 834911www. blakesbaits. co.

Tiger nuts cooked with a variety of hi-viz colour dyes and flavours. Supplied in great little 500ml jarsCC MooreHi-Viz TigersRRP:£6. 99Contact:01963 362234www. ccmoore.

Meaty all-year-round boilies with added crushed tiger nuts, vanilla and yeast extract. A savoury/sweet bait Ace BaitsMTV GoldRRP:From £6. 50 per kiloContact:01322 620002www. acebaits.

Steamed, rolled boilies in a variety of flavours. They are designed for year-round use and are packed with top-quality ingredients and attractors. Available as shelf life or frozenInnovate Baits365 BoiliesRRP: £10. 99 to £11.