Bait

Marukyu is taking a little while to forge a reputation with often fickle carp anglers (it’s already hugely popular on the match scene), but trust me when I say that this stuff is absolute top quality. I have used half a dozen products from the Japanese company thus far, and the krill stands out a mile. So much so that it now goes into 90 per cent of all my stick or bag mixes. I use the SFA 450 liquid krill and the SFA 400 powdered krill in combination, as well as individually in other mixes.

Barrel-shaped hook baits in the Boosted Shrimp & Snail recipe. Pop-ups are also available. Excellent value, too!RRP: £2. 99Contact: 01491 834911or www.

A milk-protein bait wth tiger nut, vanilla extract, coconut and cream enhancers. Available in 10mm to 24mmRRP: £39. 99 for 5KContact: 01795 423808 or www. catcherbaits.

Mixed maize, mini maize, hemp, wheat and chilli flakes. Preserved so that it will not go off on the bankRRP: £10. 99 for 3kgContact: 01666 575330 or www. cotswoldbaits.

Revolutionary new liquid that clouds the water for ages. Great as a dip or added to stick and spod mixes RRP: £11. 99 per 115ml bottleContact: 01268 522417or www. korda.

Fishmeal-based boilies with added Robin Red, milk proteins and a fruity flavour. Available in 14mm to 24mm RRP: From £6. 50 per kiloContact: 01322 620002 or www. acebaits.

Fluoro orange, high-attract barrel hook baits boosted with the exceptional Fruit Bomb flavourRRP: £4. 99 per 100g potContact: 01684 294511 or www. banksidetackle. com.