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

Quick work for Kenny

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We recently had a lovely email from Kenny Emson who has been using the B5 to very good effect over the years, but his recent success underlines just how incerdibly effective and instant the B5 can be..."Hi Mike/Essential Just wanted to say thanks for the awesome bait which proves its versatility once again. I took...
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Black Snail strikes on White Swan!

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Long time carp angler Jim Hepper seems to have been on the carp scene since man was created and many old school carp anglers will remember Jim from his early day pioneering exploits with angling legend Rod Hutchinson. Jim won't thank us for saying he's been around the block a few times but his experience and...
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February Fifty first time on the bait!

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One of the first fifties of 2011 has just fallen victim to the rods of Norfolk based angler Ian Dowe after just 16 hours of using the B5 for the very first time! Ian and his mates received their first batch of B5 last Thursday. Keen to use their new bait for the very...
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Car Park Lake success

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Catching a carp from the notoriously difficult Yateley Car Park Lake can be difficult enough when the conditions are 'spot on', but in bitterly cold conditions in the middle of January it has to be classed as an exceptional result! But this is exactly what Marcus Howarth recently done on a recent visit to...
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Cracking winter common for Lee

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Essential Bait rolling manager Lee Willmott has had a season he won’t forget in a hurry with a rake of big fish, including a personal best UK mirror at 41lb 4oz followed by a personal best Belgium river mirror of 47lb 4oz and now he’s gone and done it again with the capture of...
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