Historic Catch Report

Step back in time with our History Catch Reports – a detailed archive of standout carp catches using Essential Baits over the years. From legendary sessions to record-breaking hauls, this section showcases the long-standing success and consistency of our bait range through real angler stories and photos.

Catch Report Archive | Real Results with Essential Baits

B5 blitz in Norfolk!

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We've had another impressive report from a group of lads in Norfolk that have been catching very consistently on the B5. The latest report was sent in by Dave Yarham and includes a tally of fish up to 36lb 4oz.This group started off with a bang back in February when Ian Dowe banked the first fity...
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Another lake record!!

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Marcus Howarth wanted to find out what all the hype was about and decided to put the new Black Snail through its paces. After some very good success on the B5 earlier this year Marcus was a little reluctant to change, but after catching a new lake record common of 37lb 14oz, followed by a 30lb...
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PB common for Shaun

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Team Essential member Shaun Jarvis is no stranger to the big fish scene and also knows a thing or two about bait. After watching the reacton the carp seem to have on the Black Snail he decided to give it a go on his syndicate water and was instantly rewarded with this huge common...
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Kingsmead success...

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Paul Court's latest long distance journey from Somerset to Berkshire's Kingsmead 1 venue was made all the more worthwhile when he had one of those sessions to remember! Armed with the ever consistent Shellfish B5, Paul managed to bank mirrors of 28lb 2oz, 29lb 8oz, 37lb 10oz and 39lb 8oz. Paul stayed mobile during his session and intercepted moving fish by...
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Blondes have more fun!

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This month's 'Top Catch' competition winner and Carp-Talk cover star is the lovely Lianne Bullard who decided to use the new Black Snail on her Cambs syndicate water to bank this magnificent 39lb linear!It seems there's no stopping the Black Snail at the moment and although we are running backwards trying to keep up...
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