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.
Fjuka baits 2 in 1 review
It matters not if you are a newcomer to fishing, a fair-weather pleasure angler or a seasoned matchman – these new Fjuka baits should have a place in your bait box.
Easy to use, and great value, they come in two variants – soft fluoro pink, orange, yellow and white Shapers Hookbaits, and the yellow, white and red Fjuka 2in1 Baits.
All are impregnated with a high leakage ‘Sensate’ attractant, which works as soon as the baits hit the water. Both have a pliant yet robust feel to them. The pellets can be hooked direct, hair-rigged or pellet banded, or be combined to make different shapes and sizes of multi-coloured hookbaits.
They can also be moulded to imitate natural baits such as maggots, worms and corn, or formed into balls, cubes… the choice is yours.
Look out for an Angling Times video on their various uses.
Price: Fjuka Hyper-Fluoro Shapers £4.99
Fjuka 2in1 £1.99
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
Van Den Eynde super roach review
I’ve used Van Den Eynde groundbaits for as long as I’ve been fishing and thanks to the sheer size of the range on offer from the Belgian bait giants, every UK fishing base is covered from tench on estate lakes to carp on commercial fisheries.
For me though, 90% of my fishing year involves targeting roach on venues as diverse as big tidal Norfolk rivers to intricate Fenland drains and Midlands canals. The redfin is the dominant fish and they all seem have one thing in common - they love having a bit of groundbait thrown at them.
I could get technical and talk about using a groundbait mix that’s 20% of one thing, 30% of another and so on but I won’t. That’s down simply to Van Den Eynde Super Roach, a groundbait that’s incredibly versatile. In short, I only need to take this mix to tackle a wide range of fisheries.
Mixed on the dry side, Super Roach is spot on for shallower venues but overwet it and it becomes super sticky, perfect for deep fast flowing water. In either consistency, the groundbait can carry lots of particles without breaking up before you want it to and it’s also available in a natural brown or dark black colour for both summer and winter fishing.
Oh and don’t be fooled by the name – skimmers and bream don’t half love a bit of Super Roach too!
RRP: £3.99 for a kilo bag
Dynamite Baits new river range
With impeccable timing, Dynamite has launched a new collection of baits on the very eve of the new season. The company’s track record of blending proven fish-catching ingredients is evident in the Big Fish River Range.
SHRIMP AND KRILL GROUNDBAIT
This high feed content groundbait includes a rich assortment of crushed and ground pellets and hemp, as well as selection of proteins. The inclusion of plenty of quality shrimp and krill meal gives it a potent fishmeal aroma. It’s ideal for balling in or for use with a large feeder, even in fast-flowing water. In 1.8kg bags.
Price: £5.99
CHEESE AND GARLIC GROUNDBAIT
WITH a proper whiffy cheese and garlic aroma, this groundbait is nailed on for success with big chub, carp and barbel. Best suited to highly coloured and cold water, the recipe includes a potent garlic extract, plus turmeric and Butyric acid – a hugely popular attractant used in many of Dynamite’s carp baits. In 1.8kg bags.
Price: £5.99
CHEESE AND GARLIC/SHRIMP AND KRILL PASTES
THESE tough-textured pastes can be wrapped around any inert hookbait to enhance its potency. A slow-melt formula provides long-lasting attraction – flavours are definitely not washed out within minutes of hitting the riverbed.
Price: £4.99 per tub
SHRIMP AND KRILL/CHEESE AND GARLIC BUSTERS
THESE high food content River Busters are slightly soft boilie-style baits that leak off attractants on impact. Needle-friendly, they are perfect for hair-rigging without drilling. The fishmeal base mix contains garlic powder, garam, turmeric and powdered Robin Red.
Price: £4.99 per pot
CHEESE AND GARLIC/SHRIMP AND KRILL BAIT SOAKS
THOSE viscous liquids can be added to groundbait and pellets or used as hookbait glugs. They cloud the water and leak attractive food signals downstream, pulling fish towards them. In 500ml bottles.
Price: £4.99
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
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
