Didn’t The Wurzels have a hit with ‘I’ve never seen a barbel eat a rusty bike frame’ back in the seventies?Where does this barbel eat anything bollox come from they are a cyprinoid there’s certain times and conditions for different baits it’s not about them eating anything it’s about inducing them to feed with a good quality bait not kilos of pellets full of oil ( bloody things should be banned ) and I’ve never seen a barbel eat a rusty bike frame
No that was black lace the Wurzels had a hit with why do people use oily pellets in winter
I'm using it for carp this year. Very happy thus far. Will be using it next season as well.
, using the flow to your advantage. Massive ranges out at the mo ,Calanus liquid etc , some real edges to add to baits which can be like a sponge 
HI Connor did you manage to find a replacement I'm currently in the talking with a small independent bait roller/maker about them doing a barbel range and sent them some samples what bait i had left and as much information as I had for them to try and recreate / imitate the tnt and meaty g hard hookers and loses feed as best as possible his going to knock me up some samples to see what I think of it and try then out so watch this space if you would like some more information once iv got it sorted just let us know likeNot long gone on Facebook and seen the company I use for bait is closing down. A shame really as they've been going for a good few years and produce some good bait. Plus there local which makes me feel better for using my local company. Yes, I know barbel will eat anything put in front of them if there hungry enough and the baits presented well but having confidence in what you're using helps out mentally aswell. I prefer to use a smaller company than a big commercial 1 after finding out from a lad who works in the sticky baits factory that the Krill only costs around £2 to make a kg. The rest of the money made from selling the bait has to cover workers wages, bills and sponsorships. Makes sense when you think about it really, why I never realised this before I don't know. I might go back to making my own bait again now but it's a hell of an effort with a busy life like mine. Any recommendations for smaller companies out there I could have a look at? Also I prefer to use a boilie than a pellet but I do feed both and have had some good catches on pellet hookbaits over the years. I just prefer the nutrition factor a boilie has, I feel a fish can detect which food item is better for it and will go for the bait which provides better nutrition.
Cc Moore,s chorizo compound is good
Cool let us know how it goes please
Seafood Blend I think you'll find
I think as responsible anglers we should avoid the use of any baits that contain krill.Not long gone on Facebook and seen the company I use for bait is closing down. A shame really as they've been going for a good few years and produce some good bait. Plus there local which makes me feel better for using my local company. Yes, I know barbel will eat anything put in front of them if there hungry enough and the baits presented well but having confidence in what you're using helps out mentally aswell. I prefer to use a smaller company than a big commercial 1 after finding out from a lad who works in the sticky baits factory that the Krill only costs around £2 to make a kg. The rest of the money made from selling the bait has to cover workers wages, bills and sponsorships. Makes sense when you think about it really, why I never realised this before I don't know. I might go back to making my own bait again now but it's a hell of an effort with a busy life like mine. Any recommendations for smaller companies out there I could have a look at? Also I prefer to use a boilie than a pellet but I do feed both and have had some good catches on pellet hookbaits over the years. I just prefer the nutrition factor a boilie has, I feel a fish can detect which food item is better for it and will go for the bait which provides better nutrition.
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A few anglers avoiding krill will not stop it being bought and used by companies.I think as responsible anglers we should avoid the use of any baits that contain krill.
Climate change and overfishing threaten once ‘endless’ Antarctic krill
Antarctic krill — tiny, filter-feeding crustaceans that live in the Southern Ocean — have long existed in mind-boggling numbers. A 2009 study estimated that the species has a biomass of between 300 million and 500 million metric tons, which is more than any other multicellular wild animal in the...
There are fairly big but not too big to forget that being grounded with their customers. Thet have a bespoke feel about their baits. With your experience of rolling why not give them a ring they I am sure would appreciate some new input.I've thought about baitworks in the past. A bit to big and commercialised for me now though I thinkalthough it's still a possibility. The Atlantic heat sounds right up my street. But what are the actual levels of fishmeals in there? Not so sure if I trust these bigger companies.
The more accessible a bait is to a fish the more desirable it is I reckon. Take bread. Probably the best bait you can use, a well presented flake proves irresistible to many species. As are worms prawns and grubs and what is better than a free lined black slug for a chub or barbel?