Designed for instant attraction, these dedicated hook baits begin leaking the irresistible attractors as soon as they enter the water. Available in some of the most popular Mainline flavours – Cell, Essential Cell and Hybrid – they are approximately 18mm in diameter and will completely dissolve in around four hours depending on water temperature. Remember that when you cast out because you won’t want to leave them out all night! Ideal for stalking situations or on waters where action can come thick and fast, these are a great edge to keep in your bait bucket. (DM)
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Following on from the popularity of the Cell, Mainline has answered back with the all-encompassing Essential Cell.
Not to be thought of as a fishmeal or bird food, this is highly nutritional bait incorporating a mix of crucial dietary ingredients and food sources that carp find much easier to process and convert into energy. However, we understand that it can often take a lot to change from boilies that you have confidence in, so why not try one of the accompanying products, such as the Stick Mix Liquid.
The PVA-friendly formula incorporates the highly visual yellow colouring with a mouth-wateringly good fruity aroma.
Mainline isn’t a company that releases baits willy-nilly.
Research and development is at the forefront of all the new bait launches, ensuring that when it brings a new range to the market it is the best it can be and instantly gives you the confidence required to use it without any worry. The Essential Cell builds on the undisputable success that’s synonymous with the original Cell and the famous and very popular aroma of the pungent, fruity Essential IB. Expanding on the existing knowledge of a bait that works, the team at Mainline felt that the Essential Cell cannot be described solely as a protein, fishmeal or bird-food-based bait.
The fruity aroma of the Essential IB is fantastic and I’ve found it to be an instant bait on busy day-ticket waters. Although these are shelf-life baits, I appreciate the resealable packaging that helps keen them in tiptop condition. It also allows me to take home what I don’t use – waste not, want not!I have also used them on a local canal and enjoyed similar success. Because shelf-life baits are slightly firmer than freezer baits I also found them not to take on too much of the stinky, silty smell when using them on the turgid canal bottom.
Concentrated pure hempseed oil in its natural form. A rarely used, superb bait additiveRRP: £7. 59 per 250ml bottleContact: 01268 541006 or www. mainline-baits.
This is one of those products that I used years ago, then stopped and then rediscovered more recently. Throughout winter it made the perfect addition to a solid PVA bag, injected into the dry bags via a needle and syringe. I also used it last summer as a soak for my surface mixers and pellets. It’s thin enough to be used sparingly but maintain its effectiveness and doesn’t congeal in cold conditions.
The High Impact range of shelf-life boilies presents the modern-day angler with a complete food source of the highest quality. By gathering and refining decades of experience and research, Mainline has utilised the information into creating a high-grade base mix and the latest, exclusive liquid-additive range. Products within the range include boilies, pop-ups and Hookbait Enhancement System dips. Price: £6.
• 2kg of highly attractive and effective feed-stimulating mix • Includes a crushed blend of particles, milk proteins and Hybrid enhancers• Simply add water and its ready to use • Perfect for a Method feeder, PVA-bag/stick mix and sloppy spod mix RRP: £8. 80FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. mainline-baits. com.
• Buoyant, dumbbell-shaped hook baits• Complement the extensive Hybrid range • Approximately 60 baits per tub RRP: £7. 30For more details go to: www. mainline-baits. com.
• Superb winter hook baits and cold-water-friendly liquids • Ideal for fishing over a spread of boilies• Liquids will give your hook baits a strong food signal that will pull fish in from far away, ideal for winter fishingRRP: From £7. 30 FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. mainline-baits. com.
Much is written about Mainline’s legendary boilies, including such greats as Grange, Activ-8 and, currently, Cell, which have dominated waters for many years. However, browse the Essex-based company’s website and you will see that there is so much more to the Mainline range than just boilies. One area where there is a huge selection of bait-boosting products is liquids. One of my personal favourites is Hempseed Oil.
The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…Mainline New GrangeRRP: £11. 50 per kilo of boiliesWebsite: www. mainlinebaits.
Available in a wide range to match the existing flavours of Mainline bait, this PVA-friendly and highly viscous syrup is the extra attraction needed to boost all manner of baits. RRP: £6. 99 per 500ml Contact: 01268 541006Website: www. mainline-baits.