Bait

Activ-8 has repeatedly outdone itself, with a string of big-fish captures, not to mention the countless other carp that it has banked. It is one of the best carp catchers around. The Activ-8 arrived in the office with a feature in mind and once it had served its purpose I was keen to get my hands on it. Although designed initially for inclusion in base mixes, I prefer to use it neat as a dip or soak for hook baits and a boosted addition for stick mixes and the like.

When asked if I could review these syrups it was a no-brainer. After all, I’ve been using them since the first ones were launched several years ago. These days the New Grange is the one that’s used most in my carp fishing because I use that variety of boilies a lot and the addition of the syrup to particles, and even pellets, helps me create a total baiting attack. The syrups are packed with attractors and improve the profile of any particle mix.

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We review some of the best carp catchers that money can buy. Proven flavours, vibrant colours and reliable buoyancy are all you’d want from pop-ups. Mainline’s fulfil all of these requirements. MAINLINE BAITS Hi-Visual Pop-UpsRRP: £4.

Marc Coulson’s verdict. . . Ultra-buoyant and with a track record second to none.

Mainline needs no introduction as one of the biggest players in the game and the Balanced Wafters are another product that I believe will stand the test of time, and find a home in many anglers’ bait bucket. Even if you don’t use the boilie ranges, there’s certainly a benefit from having a tub or two because you simply can’t question the quality and proven flavour profiles. The undisputed Cell, Hybrid and now the newer combination of the Essential Cell are now available in 12mm, 15mm and 18mm, allowing you to fish them as singles, as part of a snowman, or a cheeky 12mm nestled in a solid PVA bag. Other flavours are also in the range, such as Salty Squid, Peaches & Cream, Essential IB, Aromatic Fish, Banoffee, Spicy Crab, High Leakage Pineapple and Diamond Whites.

Balanced hook baits Matches Cell boilie recipe Exceptional track record Multiple sizes available £6. 75 WWW. MAINLINE-BAITS. COM .