Bait

As an avid user of Proper Job’s excellent hook baits, which are always brilliantly rolled and boast superb flavour ranges, I was excited when these two new versions landed at TC towers. The first tub we opened were the Scopex & Strawberry, a combination that seems less popular than it once was but which is a devastating bait, especially in cold conditions. They smell terrific, which isn’t always a barometer that they’ll work, but I know that Kevin Heal at PJPU uses only the best flavour/attractor combinations so I have no doubt that these will be effective. Second up is the wonderful Chocolate Orange, which is an absolute winner.

A firm favourite of our editor, Proper Job Pop-Ups are well used by many tip anglers. They’re extremely buoyant and contain proper attractors and additives, not just a pop-up mix and synthetic flavour. Kevin at Proper Job told us that this new one has the most ingredients he has ever put into a bait, which must really be saying something. He showed us the list and it is mightily impressive – these are no normal baits!We were sent three sample pots, in white, washed-out pink and washed-out camou brown, each in mixed shapes and sizes.

This all-new outstanding food bait has been crafted with nutrition and digestibility in mind, whilst packing a serious punch!

Complete bait range incorporating Richworth’s highly acclaimed 50:50 base mix with Cajun spice flavour. This has a proven big-carp recordRRP: £10. 95 per kilo of boiliesContact: 02089 417771 or www. richworth.

Matching boilies and low-oil pellets in the new N-V range. Already catching loads of carp in the UK and beyondRRP: £10. 95 and £4. 95 per kiloContact: 0208 941 7771or www.

As a long-time fan of Richworth’s Tutti Frutti I kind of knew already that I’d like these hook baits. Basically, it’s the same tutti flavour but now rolled in differently coloured pop-ups, a selection of which come in each tub. They’re buoyant, smell great and have a track record already that speaks for itself. Oh, and don’t make the mistake of thinking that Tutti Frutti is only a winter bait either; it’s a great year-round option.