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It’s extremely fine texture ensures the bait literally explodes in the water, releasing vast amounts of quality Marukyu attractants. RRP: £3. 99Contact: 0300 303 1012 Website: www. marukyu.

The range of Grab & Go baits is based on highly nutritional and fish-catching blends of attractors. Available in a range of flavours, this glug leaches carpy attraction. RRP: £5. 49 per 200mlWebsite: www.

When asked to test the Gardner Muggas it didn’t take long to report back – I have been using them for as long as I can remember. Whether I’m using the size 12 for zig fishing or the size 6 for bottom baits, I am 100 per cent confident in their hooking potential. With an inturned eye and a sweeping, curved shank, as soon as the hook link is straightened the hook flips and takes hold. The hook-holds have been confidence inspiring; they also don’t require the addition of shrink tubing to create an aggressive rig.

The fruity aroma of the Essential IB is fantastic and I’ve found it to be an instant bait on busy day-ticket waters. Although these are shelf-life baits, I appreciate the resealable packaging that helps keen them in tiptop condition. It also allows me to take home what I don’t use – waste not, want not!I have also used them on a local canal and enjoyed similar success. Because shelf-life baits are slightly firmer than freezer baits I also found them not to take on too much of the stinky, silty smell when using them on the turgid canal bottom.