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.
Steamed, rolled boilies in a variety of flavours. They are designed for year-round use and are packed with top-quality ingredients and attractors. Available as shelf life or frozenInnovate Baits365 BoiliesRRP: £10. 99 to £11.
The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…Kent Particles Hardened Hook BaitsRRP: £4. 99Website: www. kentparticles.
A bulk mix of assorted-quality boilies in numerous shapes, flavours and sizes, perfect for baiting up. RRP: £32 for 10kgContact: 01202 487922 Website: www. kentparticles. co.
An assortment of nutritional pellets in different sizes, shapes, flavours and colours. RRP: 3kg £7; 10kg £21. 99Contact: 01202 487922 or www. kentparticles.
A mix of classic dry particles, including hemp, maize, wheat and barley, with aniseeds for an extra kick. RRP: £17. 49 for a 10kg bucketContact: 01202 487922or www. kentparticles.
Expertly rolled pop-ups In an extensive range of sizes and flavours, including an array of the industry’s most popular baits. RRP: From £5Contact: 01202 487922 or www. kentparticles. co.
A coarse groundbait containing small chunks of real tiger nut and a ground powder of mixed nutsRRP: £12. 50 for 5kgContact: 01202 487922 or www. kentparticles. co.
• Super-sweet caramel aroma• Contains balanced attractors• The Supreme is an awesome bait soak• Used by loads of top anglersPrice: £11. 99Website: www. kianacarp. com.
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.
Six new varieties have been added to the already comprehensive line-up of Goo ‘flavours’, namely Coconut Cream Bait Smoke, Squid Supreme Bait Smoke, Caramel Supreme Bait Smoke, Spicy Squid Power Smoke, Garlic Glaze Power Smoke and Garlic Supreme Bait Smoke. Some of these smell absolutely sublime, to our noses at least. I’m not at all convinced that baits ‘smell’ to carp anything like they do to us, so something like the Caramel Supreme (which I cannot stop sniffing) will undoubtedly catch as many anglers as carp, but to be fair there are plenty of baits out there that I could say the very same thing about. In fact, this could apply to the majority of non-fishmeal-based baits.
A powerful tuna aroma yet with a sweet twist
Available in Supreme and Smoke
The Supreme is ideal for bait soaking
The Smoke lends itself to applying before the cast
Supplies a steady stream of attraction
£11. 99
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It’s always great to see a new up-and-coming business offering an altogether different service in what can often be described as a stale market. “We ain’t here to play,” is a perfect quote taken from the team at Koda. Offering a super high-quality range of cork balls and wafter hook baits, these are specifically designed to enhance your chosen presentation and complement whichever bait you currently use. There is small array of flavours available, including our mouthwatering favourite, Candy Floss, Chocolate Malt, Peanut and Banana, and then some of the most popular flavours from Mainline such as Essential Cell and Hybrid.