Bait

High-leakage hook baits, available in various flavour combinations in 12mm, 16mm and as dumbell wafters. RRP: £5. 99Contact: 01430 448322 or www. stickybaits.

A mix of fishmeal and birdseed base mixes with a bright-orange colour and strong garlic-sausage flavour. RRP: £6. 99 per kilo; 10kg £65 Contact: 01322 620002 or www. acebaits.

Gloopy extract of tiger nut, perfect for boosting particles or groundbaits. It’s PVA-friendly too. RRP: £5. 00 per 250mlContact: 01793 333900 or www.

PVA-friendly liquids with whole chunks of naturals, including bloodworm, krill, crab flesh and many more. RRP: £7. 99Contact: 01666 575330 or www. cotswoldbaits.

A pungent groundbait packed with crab fishmeals and ground halibut pellets. RRP: £3. 99 per kiloContact: 01953 713888 or www. nitrobaits.

Prepared mix of mini corn, hemp and wheat, which is preserved for use trip after trip. RRP: £10. 99 for three kilosContact: 01666 575330 Website: www. cotswoldbaits.

Martin Locke’s Solar Tackle has been producing top-quality bait for many years. In fact, the company celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012 and its most notable products are undoubtedly the hook baits. There have been some absolute classics through the years, including Winter Secret, Club Mix, Bunspice & Aniseed and many more. In recent years, the Jacko Pops, Dairy Cream & Fresh Pineapple, Top Banana and Quench have proven hugely successful and, even more recently, some newer varieties have entered the range.