Bait

This one brings back some seriously good memories because I used the original T1, developed by Mark McKenna, during my time on Grenville, and it was phenomenal. In fact, it is still the bait that accounted for my personal best carp. Baitcraft then went through a period where it seemed to lose its way, but more recently the company was taken over by Bank BUG and the baits have, I’m told, been returned to their former glory. The boilies certainly look and feel the same as the original, as do the pop-ups, although the Cow Cola liquid is definitely not the exact same texture, albeit it could well have the same ingredients.

1. SUCCESSFUL BAITS BANANA BOILIE DIP£6. 99Dedicated boilie-enhancement dipBanana flavour, obviouslyCan be used on any flavoured baitsLarge, wide-mouth tub for ease of use WWW. SUCCESSFUL-BAITS-UK-LTD.

If there is one word that has taken the bait scene by storm in the last two years its krill. Leading on from the popularity of both the freezer and shelf-life varieties of boilies, Sticky is not a company known for resting on its laurels and has since produced a product that we are sure will strike it big in the carp market. Utilising the undisputable and downright irresistible pulling power of the humble little aquatic critter, the krill, Sticky has conjured up what can only be described as one of the most universal ready to go baits ever. With a moist pellet-like texture, this high oil mix can be effortlessly moulded around feeders or leads straight from the bag, as well as more traditional methods such as adding to PVA bags, mesh sticks, spod mixes or introduced as loose feed.

Bait and time are the two biggest edges out there. Although my time is subject to certain commitments, bait is completely my choice. I I have been using the Squid for over a year and my confidence it still growing. I have taken it to France, fished a 200-acre pit in Bedford and many day-ticket waters banking some great fish to just under 40lb.

Matching pellets in Manilla range 2. 3mm, 4mm and 6mm 900g and 2. 5kg packs Balanced attractor and oil levels £4. 99 and £12.

Unique jelly-like particle fixer Create unique hook bait options Perfect for deterring nuisance species Can be popped up or fished hard on the deck £5. 99 WWW. KRYSTON. COM .

Cloudy liquid soak/additive Perfect neat, in spod mixes and as a soak Tastes sublime (go on, give it a dip) One-litre tubs £8. 99 WWW. STICKYBAITS. COM Don't forget - subscribers to the magazine get 5% OFF THIS PRODUCT at Angling Direct.