A note from John Once upon a time barbel anglers were content to use traditional baits and of course they still work today. But times change, and in over 40 years of bait development I have worked with many accomplished barbel anglers who have come to understand the benefits of using special baits and the…
Boilies play a major role in the dietary habits of freshwater fish and this is especially the case with carp and barbel. There are now many fisheries throughout Europe where carp depend on angler’s bait. I believe we can make the most of this dependency. In this article I will be discussing why the use…
Are your boilies too strong? I would like to discuss the subject of washed out baits, the use of dips and glugs, the benefits and pitfalls of pre-soaking bait and the leak-off, or strength of boilies in general. To understand the whole issue we should consider the main dry ingredient recipe or boilie base mix…
1) Use fresh bait made with fresh ingredients. If possible, make-up paste or boilies the day before a trip or session and then use it immediately. Do not keep frozen boilies in a freezer for longer than 3-4 months and do not re-freeze bait that has previously been frozen. 2) When adopting a serious and…
Whether at home or abroad, at small estate lakes, or on club venues, at large pits and reservoirs, or the largest inland-seas, having the ability to exercise good water craft is an essential but often overlooked part of a carp angler’s armoury. I would like to discuss the importance of observation and why watercraft is…