Catch Reports
Confused Common!
Posted in Catch Reports on 04th November 2012Lee Carpenter is one of those consistent anglers who always seems to get amongst the big fish on a very regular basis. Another interesting fact is that most of Lee's success comes to thinking ouitside the box and presenting the carp with something a little different.
Lee has found out that by applying the two most successful food baits ever made (namely the B5 and Black Snail) side by side, it seems to create a degree of confusion and judging by the fish he has caught since doing this, it certainly provides a little 'food for thought'!
His most recent target was this immense looking common that succumbed to the above 'bait confusion' tactic and weighed in at an impressive 42lb 10oz! Nice one Lee and a belter of a fish.
Powdered Additives and Extracts
Long time Essential Baits consultant Rick Golder with a stunning '48' from a mega difficult venue. Rick knows the importance of a good food bait combined with the correct ingredients to trigger a feeding response. His results prove this year after year.
The inclusion of powdered additives and extracts within a boilie recipe will undoubtedly make a massive difference in terms of attraction and palatability. Used at the correct inclusion levels, they will trigger a feeding response and lead to prolonged feeding. They can also be hugely beneficial at repelling nasty sediment odours from 'tainting' the bait. The FF6 found within the B5 is a classic example of this and will always make sure your baits smell 'sweet', even when fishing amongst horrible black silt.
Many of these products are used extensively within the aquaculture industry to promote feeding, so it goes to show that these ingredients will play a huge part within the inclusion of a successful bait recipe, both short and long term.
Top tip
Betaine is an excellent ingredient for triggering the carp's receptors. If you want an 'instant' feeding response for short session fishing, just pour 20ml Boilie Glug or Liquid Food over 1 kilo of boilies and sprinkle one level tsp of betaine over the top before shaking vigourously.
