Lee Jackson’s verdict: An instant bait with an extensive range available. 4/5
Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: Craig Outram is one of our many long-term customers and is no stranger to the Darenth Valley. He founded A2 Baits in 2011 and at first rolled bait for himself and his friends. Eventually, and with the popularity of his bait growing, he took the plunge and decided to make bait full time.
Available from 250ml to five litres, these new liquids include old favourites such as Chilli Hemp Oil, Tiger Nut Extract, Liquid Tuna, Betaine and Liquid Salmon.
The natural oil utilised in the Chilli Hemp Oil is rich in vital fatty acids such as omegas 3, 6 and 9, which is then decanted in fine-grade chillies for a month until a rich powerful aroma is infused.
The Liquid Tuna and Liquid Salmon are rich in naturally occurring oils and will really come into their own as the water warms. Tiger Nut Extract and Liquid Betaine need little introduction, and each liquid has been meticulously filtered for top-quality results.
Pungent savoury flavour and aromaHighly visual pink hook baits Selection of round and dumbell baits Supplied with added booster juice pot
£6. 50
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Buoyant imitation corn in an attractive liquid flavour
Incorporating some of the best flavours around
Flavour profiles from top bait companies such as CC Moore, Nutrabaits, Hinders, Carp Company, Solar and more
Wide range of colours available
£3. 10
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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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Highly nutritional L-Zero-30 replacement
Concentrated soluble fish-protein additive
Powerful fishy aroma and high salt content
PVA-friendly formula for ease of use
£4. 25
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Oily and meaty instant groundbait
Ready to use straight from the resealable tub
Fine mix of highly attractive feed particles
Relaunch of the old proven classic
£5. 99 FOR 750G
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Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: A sticky additive that can be applied to a hook bait or PVA bag to create a continuous plume of attraction, Lava is denser than water, which means it stays around your baited area seeping across the lake bed, attracting attention where it matters most – your hook bait.
Within minutes it starts to break down, triggering a rich scent and attractive colour. On zigs it will stream off, creating a cloudy column, giving attraction at many levels. Once the liquid reaches the bottom it will stay there until it is disturbed and then create yet another cloud of attraction.
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.
It’s clear to see the rise in popularity for Krill-based products that harness the natural attraction and high protein levels that these tiny crustaceans offer.
It boasts several nutritional benefits, including omega-3, amino acids and astaxanthin – a natural anti-oxidant that is an ingredient that should not to be overlooked.
Although hard to harness these beneficial elements, the dedicated team at CC Moore has done all the hard work for you.
Introducing the new and very exciting Krill Micromass, you can immediately unlock the potential and boost the attraction of your baiting strategy.
Unlocking another dimension in bait attraction, this highly versatile liquid can be added to boilies, pop-ups, pellets, PVA bags, spod mixes and more; it really is only limited by your imagination.
The sticky nature of the bait means it can be applied before you cast out, so you don’t have to prep your bait days or hours before to boost its attraction.
Simply unscrew the lid and you can apply a few drops to your chosen hook bait in an instant. Creating a highly visual cloud of attraction, the Lava acts as a feed-enhancing catalyst that can switch the carp into a feeding frenzy.
I first had a play around with this early last year and immediately saw where the name comes from – it begins to release tiny items of attractive bait up into the water column literally as soon as it touches down on the lake bed.
As with all Sticky’s stuff, it’s made only with quality ingredients – no corner cutting or bulking out with cheap agents here.
In fact, Sticky makes a good point on the website in that because there are no bulking agents, you can, if money is a bit tight, safely bulk it out yourself with crumb or similar to make it go further.
Ideal for use in stick mixes, it can also be added to spod mixes and PVA bags – only your imagination will restrict its uses in actual fact.
Liquid food additive
Pungent squid ingredients
Includes liquid CSL
Versatile and impossible to overdose
£9. 99
WWW. DYNAMITEBAITS. COM
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The pulling power of hemp is no secret and some of the best prepared particles are found in the Bait-Tech stable.
Available in small or large tins and larger pouches, there is a quantity to accommodate your style of fishing, whether you fish small day sessions or longer campaigns. One thing for sure is that the quality never falters.
Free from preservatives and chemicals, all you’re buying is pure hemp!
Using top-class grade A ingredients to start and prepared in-house, these oily, crunchy little morsels are perfect for getting the carp to feed, and once they get on it they won’t leave until it has all been mopped up.
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.