Bait

Using good bait is one thing but having a hook bait that stands out from the norm is another and can often result in a quick bite or continuous action. The range from Sticky needs no introduction, having been on form for the past several seasons, and it has recently launched a few new wafter hook baits to accompany the proven Krill range and the extremely effective Signature flavour profile. The Signatures are designed as highly attractive single hook baits with a fruity sweet aroma in pastel fluoro colours such as white, yellow and pink. Available in 12mm and 16mm, these can be used in conjunction with snowman presentations, PVA bags or balanced hook baits.

Supplied in a 50ml squirt bottle Just a couple of sprays are all you need Rich aroma profile that complements the Krill Dedicated hook bait attractor spray £4. 99 WWW. STICKYBAITS. COM .

The Krill needs no introduction, such has been its phenomenal success since its launch in 2014. However, as well as the boilies, there are a host of dedicated products to go with them, one of which is this paste. I’ve always been a fan of paste because it is so versatile, but the most obvious use for it is as a boilie wrap. As such, it needs to be malleable and easy to work with but still be able to adhere to the hook bait and cope with casting and hitting the water.

Dedicated lightweight hook baits Ideal to counter the weight of the hook Pungent krill aroma Proven big-fish attractor £6. 50 WWW. STICKYBAITS. COM .

The first thing that struck me about these bright hook baits was the sheer number of baits in each tub. Call me a dullard, but I emptied a tub and counted 136 back in. That’s phenomenal value for money for any hook baits. There are four flavours in the high-viz versions, namely Peach & Pepper (orange), Pineapple & N-Butyric (yellow), White Chocolate (erm, white, obviously) and the hugely successful Buchu-Berry (pink).

Classic-flavour white pop-ups in the Sticky Hi Attract range. Remain buoyant and attractive for long periodsRRP: £5. 99Contact: 01430 448322 or www. stickybaits.

A range of hook baits, high in GLM, spirulina, active sugars and amino acidsRRP: £5. 99Contact: 01430 448322 or www. stickybaits. com.