I am very pleased to announce that a new an updated version of Barbel Search 4 Flavour is back! This has been a project prompted by constant requests from many barbel anglers who have greatly missed this versatile and pungent meaty/spicy flavour. Based on revised up to date and compliant aroma technology, I can confirm…
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Just got back from a short trip to Northern France. Met up with two good French friends where we fished an established French-owned 15 acre lake. I’m still a bit sleep deprived as we enjoyed some hectic action, mostly at night between 3am and 6am. We had several 40lb + mirrors between us, bagging 35…
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Blending essential oils and flavours is more like alchemy than chemistry, so I am pleased to introduce this special blend of five essential oils with a tangy orange and mandarin profile and a hint of warming culinary spices. Citrus oils and spices are proven fish attractors. This new and totally exclusive Mandarin Oil truly exploits…
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These new products are being introduced in response to the many requests I have had to supply specially measured flavour blends in smaller bottles. The whole purpose is to provide our customers with new things to play with in their bait dens and offer new and complex flavour recipe options. There will be flavour blends…
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I am pleased to announce an important change to the formulation and name of a flavour that was previously known as Fruit Bomb. The new flavour is called ‘Fruit Boost’ which is a special blend of three soft/red-fruit flavours. I have re-formulated this flavour to make it stronger and different. ‘Fruit Boost’ is a positive…
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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…
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We would like to congratulate Stephen Sweeton on his magnificent Bristol Avon record 18lb barbel! Steve used a selection of our ingredients and flavours to make ultra fresh bait to attract this monster. What a great piece of angling well done sir! Who knows what other treasures are out there waiting to be tempted. Tight…
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We have recently made some changes to the website which is faster to navigate and load. We are sure these improvements will improve customers experience. Please take time to scroll around and have a good look at the site, as there’s lots to see! If you have a very high-quality picture of a cherished fish,…
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The Pick N Mix Mini Trial Size Flavours are now back in stock. Very popular last year. Brough back by customer demand! Ideal for testing or making hook baits and small batches of bait. Offers endless ways to blend and mix your own unique recipe… Perfect for use with our 400gm bags of special Hook…
DetailsFruit Bomb A familiar blend of three different fruit flavours including strawberry, raspberry and plum, with a very distinctive smell and taste reminiscent of the chewy sweets we enjoyed in our childhood! For many years, we made a similar flavour blend to this which was mostly exported to Europe. This version is a much stronger…
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NEWS* Look out for John Baker Baits on Stand No 274 at The Big One Fishing Show Farnborough March 2022 We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at The Big One Show this coming March 2022. This is our first angling show for several years and we look forward to seeing…
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After a great deal of effort, we are pleased to announce the long-awaited Peach Flavour and Bunspice Flavour are now available to all. Please take a few moments to browse through the Flavours Section of our online shop. Both flavours are excellent winter bait additives, so the timing of their launch is just about perfect.…
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The sale of our ‘Pick N Mix’ Mini Flavours is now on hold until the autumn. Many thanks for supporting us. The little pots have been very successful and were only brought in for a short while so our customers could test various flavour combinations.
Some good news! The two long awaited essential oil blends are now available in our web shop. They are new and unusual blends of several essential oils and oleoresins encapsulated in one liquid. The idea behind these new products comes from the great success of our Chicken Tikka Flavour, which incorporates multiple layers of flavour…
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I am please to now offer dedicated Hookbait Mixes made up to exactly match our main base mix range. These are available in handy 400gm packs, and have been carefully adjusted by sieving and grading, which results in a fine textured powder. The right proportion of egg albumen and WPC is also included in this…
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I was really pleased to have been asked by Carpology Magazine to write for their next two editions (October 2020 & November 2020). ‘Pausing For Thought’ Part 1 & 2 …Where I outline my reflections and advice on the psychology of modern pressured angling, offering an overview of bait and tactics, and how it can…
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Just to prove I haven’t lost my touch, here is a nice shot of a lovely UK 48lb common, caught no more than 6-7 yards out on a short evening session.
Winter is on us and water temperatures are dropping each week. Fish are eating less, and their metabolism is entering winter-mode. All fish will still need to eat of course, but they will eat much less food, including our bait, within much shorter time period each day. We should still be offering them a balanced…
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Coming soon NEW 100% Recyclable PACKAGING: Our flavours and some additives will soon be packed in neat wide-necked 100% Recyclable amber PET PHARMA containers. These new pots are easier to use and better for long-term product storage. Both the container and cap will be accepted in your normal household recycling bin. Please just wash them…
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I am very pleased to announce a new product available in my online shop, Shrimp Liquid Extract. In the constant search for new products I am pleased to now offer for the first time in the UK this exceptional natural liquid shrimp extract. Sourced from southern hemisphere, this is a hydrolysed extract made from whole…
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I am very pleased to announce that coming soon to the JB Web Shop is a bespoke range of new baits and additives. The plan for 2019 is to encourage and motivate anglers to make small batches of their own bait. I would love to help anglers return to some of the traditional ways of…
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Here’s a recent John Baker Baits video of John with a 63lb common that was caught on his latest flavour, TM1. This is the first upload to the new John Baker Baits YouTube channel. We hope to be posting more soon… For more information about the John Baker range of specialist carp flavours, please get…
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I’m extremely pleased to announce that I’ve added two new flavour products to the website. My classic sausage bait flavour is back with a new name ‘The SIZZ’ and another great flavour, TM1 also returns.
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There are two new and exciting JB product ranges now available. First is a new range of liquid ‘Bait Sauces’ in clear 250ml squeezy sauce bottles. These versatile products have wide range of uses and may be applied to boilies as a glug or dip, or used with pellets, particles or maggots. The key to…
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Welcome to the new John Baker Specialist Baits website. I hope you enjoy the information here and that you have great success on the bank with some of my products. Regards, John
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