Bait

A sweet and sticky bait additive with a creamy coconut flavour. Great for soaking baits in or adding to spod mixesRRP: £3. 25 for 250mlContact: 01473 241811 or www. bait-tech.

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This one brings back some seriously good memories because I used the original T1, developed by Mark McKenna, during my time on Grenville, and it was phenomenal. In fact, it is still the bait that accounted for my personal best carp. Baitcraft then went through a period where it seemed to lose its way, but more recently the company was taken over by Bank BUG and the baits have, I’m told, been returned to their former glory. The boilies certainly look and feel the same as the original, as do the pop-ups, although the Cow Cola liquid is definitely not the exact same texture, albeit it could well have the same ingredients.

If you’re looking for the ideal pop-up to tip a snowman rig then these are well worth checking out. The tiny sizes in these tubs are a fairly recent addition to the Baitcraft range, and every one is well rolled, smells brilliant and stays popped-up for a very long time. I particularly like the Juicy Fruit, Tutti and Snowball versions, but see no reason why the others won’t be equally successful. Marc CoulsonRRP: £6.

1. CC MOORE LIVE SYSTEM BAG MIX£5. 99 to £44. 99A ready to use attractive PVA bag and mesh mixtureHigh leakage, fast breakdown time to create a carpet of feed Mouthwateringly sweet almond, vanilla cream taste and aromaContains the ever-effective Milkimin pelletsAvailable in 1kg, 3kg, 5kg and 15kg WWW.

Dumbbell-shaped pop-ups available in all the classic Bankside flavours. Buoyant and long lasting too. RRP: £4. 99Contact: 01684 294511 or www.