Bait

Black boilies containing fermented shrimp, pre-digested fish protein, micro sea snails and ‘Ninja’ additive. RRP: £6. 99 per kiloContact: 01491 834911 or www. blakesbaits.

The legendary Tutti Frutti, now available in mixed pots of burgundy, green, white and orange. RRP: £5. 95 per tubContact: 02089 417771 or www. richworth.

I tend to make my food up in advance, freeze it in single portions and then get them as I need them. However, on several occasions I have been short of grub and have used these instead. They’re surprisingly good quality and pretty tasty – much better, in fact, than most ready meals. The Chicken Tikka Masala is a particular favourite, and the meat actually tastes like chicken too! My only gripe would be that the portions are a bit on the small side, but they’re probably perfect for people with average appetites, unlike me.

High-leakage hook baits, available in various flavour combinations in 12mm, 16mm and as dumbell wafters. RRP: £5. 99Contact: 01430 448322 or www. stickybaits.

A mix of fishmeal and birdseed base mixes with a bright-orange colour and strong garlic-sausage flavour. RRP: £6. 99 per kilo; 10kg £65 Contact: 01322 620002 or www. acebaits.

Gloopy extract of tiger nut, perfect for boosting particles or groundbaits. It’s PVA-friendly too. RRP: £5. 00 per 250mlContact: 01793 333900 or www.

The original Tutti Frutti boilies have arguably accounted for as many carp captures as any other bait, ever. Praise doesn’t come any higher than that. However, the entire range has been given a tweak that should make it more effective than ever. Introducing the new Dark Tutti.