Evolved is going big on groundbait and pellets!
Evolved Baits, based in Lincolnshire, is forging a strong reputation in match and specimen circles with its high-quality baits at keen, ‘buy-direct’ prices.
Run by anglers Andy Dixon and James Moore, the company has already gained a strong local and online following for its amino-based pellet baits and factory-fresh particles you can ‘click and collect’ straight from their on-site cookers, or have posted to your home.
Latest additions include super-sized bags of groundbait, big-value particle tubs, Sticky Method Pellets, and Amino Pellets. Here’s our run-down of what’s on offer…
Sticky method pellets
In 2mm and 4mm sizes, these pellets are stickier than most on the market, especially good when you’re fishing in deeper swims.
It also means you can easily form small balls for feeding by hand or even catapulting out over your Method or bomb line.
Prep is easy, too, with a sprinkle of water seeing them ready to fish in just three minutes.
They come in three flavours – Sweet Fishmeal, Chilli and Scopex - and are available in bags including,900g, 5kg.
RRP: £3.99 (900g) and £16.99 (5kg)
Amino pellets
Packed with fish-feeding stimulants and strong, natural attractants, these hard pellets give off a long-lasting scent trail in the water.
Their uniform size ensures accuracy when feeding by hand or when trying to group the pellets around your pole float, pellet waggler or bomb at longer ranges with a catapult.
RRP: £3.99 (900g), £16.99 (5kg) and £15.99 (6ltr bucket)
**Special offer: Buy two buckets & get a third free**
Commercial groundbaits
There’s no mistaking the stand-out colours of Evolved’s line up of groundbaits.
The company has decided to ‘go big’ with its bags and offers 1.8kg packs for £6.99 and 5kg for £16.99, making them ideal for balling in on rivers or potting down the edge.
Evolved will even sell you bulk bags of 20kg if you’re planning a trip to Ireland.
The range splits into two – Natural and Commercial – with black River & Drain and Canal Black mixes, a natural-coloured Big River, and Irish Gold filling the Natural line-up.
For commercial anglers, the vivid coloured Krill Red, Betaine Green, Sweet Fishmeal Gold and Sweet Fishmeal Black will cover you for lots of different feeder and pole applications, and also make very bright paste baits
RRP: £6.99 (1.8kg) and £15.99 (6ltr bucket)
**Special offer: Buy two buckets & get a third free!**
Particle baits
Evolved’s extensive range of particles includes cooked shelf-lifes, fresh frozen and dry baits.
A unique cooking process for the ready-prepared tubs ensures all particles retain their natural stimulants, resulting in high levels of leakage and attraction.
Smaller ‘match packs’ of particles are perfect for those who fish from a seatbox for five hours.
We were particularly impressed with the combo packs of Hemp with either maize, corn, tiger nuts, or 6mm meat cubes – perfect for cupping in down the edge or feeding on that killer 5m line at the end of your match. The bulk buy buckets of hemp, tares, and spod are ideal for longer sessions.
RRP: £3.99 (900g), from £10 (10kg), £15.99 (6ltr bucket) **Special offer: Buy two buckets & get a third free!**
Spiced bread punch crumb
This finely milled white crumb could be your little secret to winter success on rivers, drains and canals.
With a blend of spices, feeding stimulants and essential oils, this crumb can be mixed to hit the bottom fast, or atomised for a cloudy delivery.
RRP: £2.99 (900g), £4.99 (1.8kg) and £12.99 (5kg)
Amino Liquids
RRP: £4.99 (50ml)
These powerful amino liquid additives come in six flavours – The One, Unami, Choco Cream, Nectarmino and Scopex & Garlic – hand picked to react with the aminos, not just for the aroma within the product. Fish crave aminos and require them in their day-to-day diet as they play a vital part in helping fish to repair/renew damaged tissue. The amino formula is packed with other vital additives and feeding triggers which help to deliver a long-lasting scent trail in the water. Add to boilies, pellets or groundbait and just watch the reaction.
New ‘Peg no. 1’ brand set for big launch
Copdock Mill is a family-based bait manufacturer in Suffolk, with a following among some of the biggest names in match angling. This is in no small degree down to the staff’s deserved reputation for consistently producing bait to a very high standard.
And its new Peg No. 1 bait launch follows that trend.
The range consists of a pellets, hookbaits, liquids, and an incredible 10 new groundbait mixes for commercial matchmen and specimen anglers.
Our pick of the bunch is the Mayhem Meat groundbait, which looks and smells similar to commonly used luncheon meat brands, and should be of great interest to keen barbel anglers.
Great little innovations also include original Jelly Pellets and a Method Bait Kit that comes complete with a pack of wafters, a bottle of additive, and a measuring cup to ensure perfect micro pellets every time.
METHOD BAIT KIT
All you need by way of bait for the perfect Method feeder session is here. All you need do to make perfectly textured micro pellets is to squirt the liquid flavouring into the measuring cup, which you then fill with water before pouring it evenly over the pellets.
Then you simply clip the box lid back on and shake repeatedly until the pellets have soaked up all the liquid, which takes around 20 minutes. In Original Pellet, Spicy Krill, Betaine Green, and Sweet Fishmeal flavours.
Price: £5.49
BLACK CARP PELLETS
Potent fishmeal-based pellets are further flavoured-infused with a Squid and Krill attractant.
Their black colour does not wash off in water, making them ideal for clear-water venues. In sizes 2mm, 4mm, 6mm and 8mm.
Price: £3.49
MAYHEM GROUNDBAITS
THREE new ranges and 10 new groundbait mixes for commercial and specialist anglers...
SPECIALIST RANGE
CONSISTS of five exciting mixes for the big-fish angler, every recipe is produced using the finest, fish-catching ingredients and additives. Ideal for both still and running water, they’re suitable for all feeder styles when targeting specimen fish.
Price: £3.49
COMMERCIAL CARP RANGE
THESE finely milled mixes are aimed at commercial match anglers who demand only the best from their bait.
The three groundbaits, made from top-quality ingredients and super-attractive additives, have been rigorously field-trialed by some of the UK’s best match anglers. In 1kg bags in F1 Natural, F1 Dark and Margin Mix versions.
Price: £3.49
PREMIUM RANGE
IF YOU want the very best in groundbaits these Mayhem Green and Mayhem Krill Groundbaits should be on your radar. Finely milled, and containing the best ingredients, they are easy to mix and can be used for cupping-in or feeder tactics. In 1kg bags.
Price: £3.99
PELLET SOAKS
SUPER-potent water-soluble pellet soaks, packed full of liquid foods and amino triggers.
Easy to use and impossible to overdose, they are perfect for pre-soaking feed pellets, pumping expander pellets, or adding to groundbait and paste mixes. They are also PVA friendly and ideal for dipping or boosting tea-bags. In F1, Dark F1, Spicy Krill, Betaine Green and Worm flavours.
Price: £5.99
HOOKBAITS
PERFECTLY formed dumbell hookbaits can be banded or hair-rigged for a perfect presentation.
Each pot includes a free flavour shot of Mayhem Magic Booster to give the baits an instant attraction, even in coloured water. The full hookbait range includes slow-sinking Pellet Wafters, and Fluoro Wafters, Pop-Ups and Boilies.
Price: £4.99
Daiwa baits to give you an advantage
In an unprecedented move tackle giant Daiwa has branched into the bait market.
The new Advantage range, now available at a tackle shop near you, was formulated by World and European Champ William Raison and his Hungarian counterpart, Tamas Walter.
Daiwa’s mission has been to supply quality baits to suit the angler who wants ‘out of the bag’ solutions to popular techniques.
All five of the groundbaits break down quickly to release their attractants and particles, pulling fish into your swim fast.
The Method Box contains 500g of quality micro pellets with a liquid additive that helps to make their bankside preparation fast, easy and consistent.
Semi-buoyant hookbaits are also available. in 6mm-8mm and 8mm-10mm sizes, in four colours and popular flavours.
GROUNDBAITS
GREEN BREAM
GREEN Bream attracts and holds grazing bream and skimmers on the deck. The fishmeal content is high enough to satisfy aggressive summer feeding, but also light enough for slower winter sport.
Larger ingredients ensure enough free offerings to keep fish feeding on particles and prevent ‘gill feeding’. Smaller particles deliver attraction.
USES: Combine with soft pellets or micros on pole or feeder.
Ideal on pole with dead maggots or chopped worm. Perfect with Method and groundbait feeders for bream and skimmers.
ALL-ROUND
FISHMEAL and other key ingredients deliver a versatile pole or feeder mix for bream, roach, hybrids, carp and F1s. It’s also the ideal base mix.
It delivers active particles – some big enough to keep fish searching around. It will carry food items ready to be cupped or balled in. Mix it dry and fluffy, or with more water to make it inert.
USES: Mix with chopped worms, casters or dead maggots when pole fishing. Try it with a small feeder at close range to catch everything.
F1 GROUNDBAIT
For F1s and small carp, this mix has a crushed pellet base to carry plenty of water and produce an attractive hanging cloud. It also breaks up fast to quickly deliver your added particles. Especially effective in shallow margins, it can also be used as a slop when fishing shallow or tight against far-bank margins.
USES: In summer mix it with larger pellets and micros, and use with soft pellets or dead maggots as hookbait. In winter use only with maggots.
METHOD MIX
THIS fine-textured mix breaks down quickly. Little or no bait will come off on the splash, but it creates an almost instant cloudy attraction. A lower fishmeal level ensures a non-rich mix to appeal to many species.
USES: For all Method techniques that require quick bait release. Mix 50:50 with micros for high feed loading.
BIG CARP
Big Carp singles out those bigger fish. A heavy and inert mix, it can be combined with bigger, visible particles to keep fish on the deck.
Its stickiness make it easy to add items such as corn, dead maggots or meat. Knowing the groundbait will break down slowly, you can target the spot late on when match fishing.
USES: Baiting up margins or far-bank zones for late-on effectiveness. Can be potted loose into marginal areas.
ANGLING TIMES VERDICT
All five of these Daiwa groundbaits are easy to mix, and have strong aromas with good non-soluble colours. They can also be mixed quite stiff simply by adding more water and leaving to stand – perfect for longer casts when feeder fishing or targeting deep water.
Prepared F1 Mix has a pleasing soft and fluffy feel, while the Big Carp mix, sure to be Daiwa’s best seller, contains lots of coloured particles, mixes heavily, and will be a favourite with commercial matchmen targeting the margins.
Price: £3.99
HOOKBAIT SEMI-BUOYANT
FOR feeder or float work, these semi-buoyant hookbaits can be balanced to your hook for perfect presentation.
In two sizes per tub – 6mm-8mm and 8mm-10mm – they can be attached by bayonet or bait band, and come four colours and flavours.
Between them Yellow Sweetcorn, Red Krill, Orange Chocolate and Natural Scopex will cover all tactics as the fishing year progresses.
ANGLING TIMES VERDICT
The soft, non-split and crumble-free texture of these semi-buoyant hookbaits makes them ideal for bayonets and bands alike.
In good colours and popular flavours, they are quite buoyant, and we would suggest that you should go a hook size above your normal choice to ensure perfect presentation.
Price: £4.99
METHOD BOX
MICRO PELLETS
THE Method Box makes light work of preparing micros for all Method techniques. Just add the 75ml bottle of booster liquid, plus the same amount of water, to the 500g of pellets, shake and leave for 30 minutes. The result? Ready-to-go pellets. Choose between Betaine Green, Krill Red and Scopex Natural colours and flavours.
ANGLING TIMES VERDICT
We suggest you tip the 75ml of liquid flavouring into a small bait box, then add the extra 75ml of water. This distributes the flavours evenly. The box also needs to be shaken regularly to stop the flavouring water settling on the bottom.
Daiwa recommends 30-60 minutes of prep time. Once fully dampened, the sticky pellets can be applied with confidence to any Method mould.
Price: £5.99
New lures from Fox Rage
If you’re targeting pike, perch or zander this winter, it’s odds-on that you already own a few Fox Rage and Salmo items. After all, the brands cover every conceivable tackle requirement for the serious predator angler.
Since its launch here in the UK, Rage has firmly installed itself as the market leader and this year have added to their expanding range with more must-have terminal tackle and lures, and the rods and reels to go with them.
With Salmo releasing several exciting new lure patterns too, we headed to their Essex HQ to find out more about the kit hitting the shops now...
1) RAGE REALISTIC REPLICANT TROUT & PERCH
THE Fox Rage Replicant family has been further expanded with two incredible new additions. The Replicant Trout, with highly realistic detailing, delivers a swimming action irresistible to predators. Key features include a belly hook rotation system to maintain hook holds. In four sizes – 10cm/20g, 14cm/55g, 18cm/90g and 23cm/155g. The Replicant Perch sees the brilliant characteristics of one of the most successful swimbaits of all time worked into a perch format. The lure uses a super rip-resistant body material and features the proven Replicant swimming action. In three sizes – 10cm/20g, 14cm/55g and 18cm/85g.
2) RAGE CRITTERS
Fox Rage Critters in a range of colours and sizes deliver a crayfish imitation with real predator appeal. Fish them on jigheads, weedlessly Texas-style, or any other way the fish want them.
They feature multiple appendages, including uniquely shaped front claws, and have hook slots for completely weedless rigging. In three colours – Ultra Violet Dark Oil, Lemon Tiger and Natural – and a choice of 7cm and 9cm size.
3) SALMO SQUAREBILL 6CM
THIS is a deep-bodied floating crankbait with a square lip designed to deflect the lure over bottom snags. Its new, larger 6cm size is perfect for all freshwater predators. An extremely durable body helps it to withstand damage from underwater structures.
4) SALMO SLIDER 16CM
A LARGER, limited edition version of the legendary Slider, perfect for big predators. This 16cm sinking version is perfectly suited to heavy-duty casting and trolling.
5) SALMO PIKE FLOATING 9CM
THIS classic Salmo crankbait with an incredible action is now available in a smaller 9cm length. In Hot Pike and Pike colours, its floating body is perfect for shallow running from 0.5m down to 1m.
bait-tech’s new pellets and mixes...
Bait-tech has added new pellets, groundbaits and liquids to its wide portfolio this season – and there’s no doubt these will all be welcomed with open arms, particularly by commercial match anglers.
The Suffolk company, known for using only high quality ingredients, has also expanded the popular Special G range.
Last year’s best-selling The Juice liquid is now also available as a stunning and easy-to-mix sweet fishmeal-flavoured groundbait with a rapid breakdown speed perfect for match fishing.
1) THE JUICE GROUNDBAIT
Bait-Tech’s new The Juice Groundbait is made to target large numbers of big fish quickly on commercials. A fast breakdown with low binding properties gives it endless mixing options, but it is particularly good when over-wetted as a ‘slop’ mix.
Packed with quality fishmeals, this groundbait has a characteristic sweet note common to all other The Juice products. Perfect for pole work, and any kind of feeder fishing, this intensely flavour-packed bait will get an instant reaction in your swim from carp, F1s, skimmers, bream, barbel and ide.
Price: £3.99
2) THE JUICE WAFTER dumbells
Following the success of its original The Juice hookbaits, Bait-Tech has added Pellet Wafters to the range. In 8mm and 10mm versions with two colours per pot, they enable you to match your hookbait to your feed pellets. Easily attached via a bait band or bait bayonet, carp of all sizes will find these critically-balanced offerings irresistible.
Price: £3.75
3) STICK MIX LIQUIDS
These will heighten the attraction of any feed or bait. All four flavours – Scopex, Berry, Pineapple and Krill – are PVA-friendly, and ideal for use with solid bags and mesh sticks, when their water-soluble rich flavours will leach off intense flavours around your hookbait. The liquids can also be used to bind micro pellets together for Method tactics.
Price: £7.99
4) HEMP AND CORN IN A CAN
Two great carp baits are brought together in a can, where they are cooked to seal in all the freshness without the need for chemicals or additives.
For its Super Seed particles range, Bait-Tech uses only the finest A Grade seeds.
Price: £2.25
5) SPECIAL G GLUG
Special G glug can enhance any spod mix, soak pellets, or be added to paste and groundbait mixes. The viscous liquid also works brilliantly when dripped directly on to your hookbait, as it slowly melts away to leave an attractive flavour trail.
Price: £6.99
6) SPECIAL G SOFT HOOKERS
These are versatile enough for both waggler and hair-rigged Method feeder work. They are made from Bait-Tech Xpanda pellets, pumped full of gelatine, fishmeal, and proven attractors prior to drying.
At the end of the manufacturing process you find pellets that are not only easy to use without splitting or crumbling, but brilliant fish-catchers. Special G Soft Hookers come in three variations – Dark, Green and Gold – to complement all Special G groundbaits.
Do note, these pellets are best stored in a dark, cool location as they can degrade if exposed to direct sunlight.
Price: £2.39
7) BIG CARP METHOD MIX
ADF technology processes the ingredients in Big Carp Method Mix, maintaining their high nutritional value.
Bait-Tech’s fishmeals are derived from human grade quality fish. The rich, high protein amino-packed food content of Big Carp Method Mix will hold feeding fish in your swim for a long time.
Price: £5.99
8) PRO NATURAL FINE LAKE DARK
New Pro Natural Fine Lake Dark, for use on rivers and natural stillwaters, is rich in milled coconut, molasses and hemp, with a sweet aroma to hold fish in your swim. Its sticky makes it perfect for carrying maggots, casters, hemp and pellets.
Price: £4.49
Sensas IM7 bait range revealed!
French bait and tackle giant Sensas has launched a stunning selection of baits aimed at the commercial match angler.
The company’s latest IM7 range comprises groundbaits and pastes, feed and hooker pellets, mini boilies, and Bombix bait dips and sprays.
These new baits and additives, which were more than two years in development, combine strong aromas with proven fish-catching flavours and solid, vibrant colours.
The new IM7 groundbaits will all double-up for use as pastes (ideal wrapping boilies), while the equivalent IM7 pellets in three sizes – micro (2mm), 4mm, and 6mm – all have accurately calculated breakdown times so you know exactly when to recast.
IM7 Extruded Pellets/Expander Pellets
These IM7 feed pellets come in micro, 4mm and 6mm sizes and in seven different flavours – Amino Red, Yellow Vit, Red Strawberry, Green Garlic, Betaine, Natural and Fishmeal.
The sinking pellets, of a uniform size and shape, are perfect for feeding via a catapult or hooking with a band. The Black Squid micro pellet is sure to become a firm favourite for winter/clear water Method feeder tactics.
Price: £4.49
bombix IM7 color liquid
ADD a splash of colour to your pellets with Bombix colour liquid in green, yellow, red or black.
Once your hookbait has reached the bottom it will then emit a small halo of colour that carp are said to find irresistible.
Price: £3.49
IM7 soft pellets
These well-rolled and super-attractive mini boilie baits won’t split or crumble when used with hair rig attachments. They are available in the same colours and flavours as the other Sensas IM7 baits and feeds.
Price: £3.99
IM7 groundbaits
The latest IM7 groundbaits come in five flavours – Yellow Vit’Min, Black Squid, Amino Red, Green Garlic/Betaine and Natural Fishmeal.
A natural base mix means they can be customised to your own requirements with the use of additives. Powerful attractants will draw fish into your swim.
Price: £4.49
IM7 soft hook pellets
THESE soft hook pellets are ready to use straight from the tub, and are available in 4mm and 6mm sizes and four flavours.
For use as hookbaits, they come already coloured and aroma-boosted.
Attractants are impregnated through the pellets for increased leakage and effectiveness… and because they have a fairly robust consistency, they stay well on the hook.
Price: £2.99
IM7 commercial liquid
These new IM7 liquid bait boosters are ideal for flavouring pastes, meat, corn, feed pellets, and hookbait expander pellets. Even if your pellets are pre-flavoured, a quick squirt with Booster will provide an added edge.
They come in the same new IM7 flavours and colours as the rest of the range.
Price: £3.99
Dynamite's new array of baits
Dynamite’s latest array of new offerings comes hot on the heels of its last big boilie introductions.
Carp deity Terry Hearn’s all-season Complex T Boilies now come with matching feed pellets and paste, while that perennial favourite, Monster Tiger Nut, also gets its own uniquely flavoured retinue of matching pellets.
Add to these additions to the Frenzied Feeder Pulses & Particles range, cooked in the jar to retain all their natural goodness... X-tra Active Stick Mix... and Tuff Paste and lead wrap in Dynamite’s most popular flavours... and you begin to see why the company’s products are the first choice for carp anglers who take their sport seriously.
EVOLUTION OILS
These premium grade refined oils come in Smoked Salmon, Tiger Nut, Hemp, Citrus and Robin Red flavours, and are thin enough to be injected into solid PVA bags or squirted directly on to baits and feeds. In water they emit an attractive rising flavour slick, drawing fish towards your hookbait. In 300ml bottles.
Price: £4.99
X-TRA ACTIVE STICK MIX
Used straight from the tub, new Fishmeal, Sweet and Nutty, and Spicy flavours. Team them with PVA mesh sticks and solid bags to make the perfect base mix to which chopped boilies, pellets or particles can be added. In 650g tubs.
Price: £4.99
MONSTER TIGER NUT PELLETS
Monster Tiger Nut boilies are quite superb for targeting really big French carp. Their sweet, nutty aroma has a proven track record.
The only things missing from the Tiger Nut range were matching pellet feeds, and now Dynamite has plugged the gap with these 4mm, 6mm and 8mm pellets in 900g bags.
Price: £4.99
frenzied feeder pulses & particles
These Dynamite Baits premium particles are cooked inside the jar to retain all their natural oils, attractants and goodness.
No preservatives are added to these natural baits in 2.5-litre jars.Krill, Naked and Sweet & Milky are the latest versions to hit the shelves.
Price: £10.99
TUFF PASTE HOOKBAIT & LEAD WRAP
New Tuff Pastes have a strong texture for wrapping around boilies and leads. In Complex T, The Source, Crave, Monster Tiger Nut and Red Amo flavours, they contain all key ingredients found in the matching boilies. The paste breaks down to leave a cloud of enticing attractants and flavours around your hookbait.
Price: £4.99
DYNAMITE SWIM STIM DURABLE HOOKERS
These pellets will stay on the hook or hair rig during long casts. With high leakage and strong flavours, they can be used with bait-stops and spikes, yet remain soft enough to strike through when directly hooked. In F1 Sweet, White Amino, Betaine Green, Red Krill and Amino Original flavours.
Price: £2.99
BAG‘EM ALL ROUND GROUNDBAITS
Sweet Bream and Margin mixes are perfectly suited to natural and commercial fisheries alike. A 2kg bag will last you an entire session, whether you’re fishing for carp in the margins or feeder fishing for bream.
Price: £5.49
RINGER SWEET AND FISHMEAL GROUNDBAITS
Quality brown crumb remains one of the best bream and skimmer groundbaits of all time, and now Phil Ringer has blended this old favourite with rich fishmeal and super-sweet creamy flavours. Ideal for use in cage, Method and open-end feeders.
Price: £2.99
Crafty Catcher big hit boilies
Strong flavours and aromas are matched with vibrant colours and proven fish-catching ingredients.
The boilies, in re-sealable 1kg bags, come with a free matching bag of pop-ups. Right now try the aromatic Spicy Krill and Garlic flavour.
Price: £6.99
Ringer's Chocolate Orange Gel
Here's another sewn-on winner from family-run Ringers Baits. This latest gel additive perfectly matches the lip-smacking aroma of the award-winning Chocolate Orange Wafters.
Spray this sticky, viscous product directly on to wafters, mini-boilies, corn, meat or pellets and it will stick tenaciously to the lot, offering added taste and food appeal.
Price: £5.99
BAG ‘EM BAITS GROUNDBAITS
BAG ‘EM Baits’ new Sweet Fishmeal and Sweet Krill groundbaits in re-sealable 2kg bags are ideal for both commercial and natural venues. All Round Groundbaits contain a mix of proven fish-catching sweet and savoury fishmeal-based ingredients. Skimmers, carp, F1s, bream and tench are sure to love them – and so will you.
Price: £5.49
Floaters - The Krill
You can now harness the awesome pulling power of The Krill for surface fishing! Using a unique double coating process, these high-protein floating pellets leak out attraction to pull carp into your swim and hold them there.
The first coating breaks down as soon as the pellets hit the water, releasing food signals and carrying potent fragments of bait across the surface. The second coating then starts to pump super-soluble attractors into the water to draw up fish not already on the surface.
The attractive oils locked in during the coating process give off an impressive slick as the coatings break down, which flattens off any ripple and attracts carp without the need to carry extra oil for glugging.
They’re supplied in 3kg bags and available in 3mm, 6mm and 11mm.
RRP: £12.99
Adrenaline Nano Pellet Boost review
Angling Times takes a first look at new kid on the block Adrenaline Baits as unveils its super-potent range of additives.
Adrenaline Baits, which are distributed by the Middy Group, is about to introduce three very distinctive and highly potent bait additives – Plasma, Method Crystals and Nano Pellet Boost.
These can be used in conjunction with baits including pellets, meat, corn and all popular groundbaits.
Field trials have found the additives particularly effective when used in conjunction with Method tactics, so they are sure to be sought out by commercial match anglers looking for an edge.
To bank-test these baits I took them all along with me on a recent live tackle test.
In short, I was hugely impressed by all three products, but especially the four super-potent powdered White Cloud, Green Cloud, Red Cloud and Yellow Cloud Nano Pellet Boosts.
These are so strong that they can change the colour of standard coarse fish feed pellets and lighter coloured expander hookbaits, providing the angler with a host of pellet alternatives on hard-fished match venues.
VERDICT
‘Use sparingly’ it says on the packaging and, sure enough, a little goes a long way with all these Adrenaline Baits products.
Nano Boost pellet powder is unlike anything else on the market, such is its strength and vibrancy of colour.
Method Crystals leak off quickly, and are again extremely potent, so you don’t need loads when loading a Method feeder.
Finally, the viscous Plasma Liquids include a useful and unique Black Worm colour and flavour, likely to be of interest to anyone using chopped worm as feed or hookbait in clear water. As additives that offer both flavour and colour, they’re impressive!
METHOD CRYSTALS
Add just a few of these crystals into your feeder mould to give off a highly visible fish-attracting coloured fog over the lakebed. Secret trials revealed that Adrenaline Method Crystals will increase fish activity in your swim, giving you that all-important edge.
Available in Green Fog, Yellow Fog, Black Fog and Red Fog, the crystals can be used in tandem with Adrenaline Plasma for double the attraction.
Price: £3.99
PLASMA
Add Adrenaline Plasma to Method feeder set-ups, or neat to pellets, corn and meat, to create an irresistible trail of smell and colour. It’s thick and super-concentrated, with an incredibly potent aroma. Use it with Adrenaline Method Crystals to create a highly visible coloured fog around your feeder and draw fish to your bait.
Available in five versions – Black Worm, Red Worm, Yellow Corn, Pink Meat and Natural Pellet.
Price: £4.99
NANO PELLET BOOST
Add just a tiny pinch of this unique powdered attractant to dampened feeder pellets, meat or corn and the colour will be transformed. A s the bait falls through the water it will now give off an irresistible cloud - It's like having gold dust in a 30ml tub! Available in bright fluorescent Green, Yellow and red plus an outstanding white cloud that's ideal for the use with expander pellet hookbaits.
Price: £4.99
Mistral sweet biscuit floaters
The rubbery-textured baits are soft enough to pierce with a hook, yet can withstand a really good cast. They can be kept out in the water for several hours, so there’s no need to recast and risk spooking the fish.
Price: £3.99
Mistral spod feeds
These Mistral spod mix enhancers should create a stir.
The Cloud, a rich milky mixture of natural daphnia and shrimp, looks ideal for sloppy spod work, while Arctic Krill particles have year-round appeal, and will keep the fish feeding in your swim for long periods. Visit mistralbaits.co.uk for more information.
Price: Arctic Krill Spod Particles £14.99
The Cloud £3.99
SonuBaits Ian Russell Pop-Ups
These pop-ups have undergone two years of extensive development to source the best flavours and colours.
Each pot contains a mix of 15mm and 12mm baits, as well as a bottle of booster liquid that allows you cover all bases.
Many modern rigs incorporate big hooks that suit the 15mm pop-ups. The 12mm baits are ideal for smaller hooks when zig fishing, for example.
The striking two-tone swirly colours are different to most other pop-ups on the market, providing carp with a visual target to home in on, and the potent flavour combinations have a proven track record for catching specimen carp.
Flavours include Tuna & Sweetcorn, Peach & Black Pepper, Indian Spice, Raspberry Ripple, Pineapple & Cream, Chocolate Orange and Creamy Toffee.
Price: £6.49
Dynamite Meaty Fish Bites and Mini Pellets
PAY AROUND
Meaty Fish Bites 12mm £4.99
Mini Meaty Pellets 8mm and 10mm £2.99
Looking for baits that are different from the norm? Keep your eyes peeled for the relaunched Meaty Fish Bites and Mini Meaty Pellets from Dynamite Baits.
Their firm, rubbery textures makes them robust enough to be side-hooked or hair-rigged, and the baits ooze oily attraction to work just as well with big river fish as they do with commercial carp.
Blakes Baits Power Lifter 12mm Pop-Ups
PAY AROUND
£6.99
How good do these look?
Blakes has produced this awesome range of 12mm pop-ups that will perfectly balance an 18mm boilie for up to three days.
In tests the baits had enough buoyancy to hold up a size 4 hook, even when attached to a hair-rig by a bayonet.
Ideal for stiff hinge and chod rigs, the needle-friendly pop-ups are tough enough to avoid nuisance species, yet porous enough to leak attractors without losing colour.
Available in Aniseed Dream (yellow), Fruit Poptail (orange) and Pukka Pear (pink).