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Inbox This is the place where we
print your letters and stories, as well
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Washed-out Baits… With A Twist
Darren Belton
as the latest news from around the
There are washed-out baits and
carping world. You’ll also find a new
then there are Darren’s washed-out
addition in Inbox as James and the lads
baits with a twist. When it comes to
show off their funny images whilst
edges this is definitely worthwhile
on their travels over the last month.
taking note of, as he seems to catch carp off guard time and again with his sneaky hookbait tweaks.
FEATURES
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Under Inspection
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Off the Beaten Track Roderick Langeveld
Tim Sumner
Ready-tied rigs are becoming better
This month we’ve lined up another
and better in quality, so Tim Sumner
story from across the water, as this
has taken the time to look at them
Dutch angler jumps in his van to
more closely; they’ve never let him
try to find himself a little piece of
down, and have been the downfall
solitude on his travels in France.
of many carp up to a whopping 37lb for the Northants-based angler.
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The Great Crafty Debate Our panel of experts reveal
what bait they would turn to if they could never use a boilie again.
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The Five-Minute Interrogation
John Walker
We’re sure you’ll be surprised by
The Crafty team asks true northern
some of the answers.
lad and all-round good egg John Walker to answer all their questions in under
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Three-Water
5 minutes. If he fails he’ll be taken to
Challenge – River
the river and forced to walk the plank.
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Rik Johnson Rik takes up part three of his challenge, this time to the River Trent in search of one of the much prized carp that it holds. There
CARPERS’ KIT CARP FOOD Carp Food
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In Focus Taska
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the shops, and give you the low-
new A-Type range from Taska.
Spot Baiting
are on the shelves of a tackle shop
down on what’s hot and what’s
Rich Adams
near you, as well as a top tip from Joe
not. Plus the Crafty Team name
Turnbull about warm liquid bags.
their essential items this month.
are some true jewels to be had.
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Rich reveals how he goes about baiting a certain area, as well as what sort of spots there are out there. It’s not all about hitting the horizon!
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so much scientific research into this
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tells his story of success on a trip to
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ANGLER PROFILE
Martin Bowler ........................... Age 41 ........................... Hometown
Chippenham, Wiltshire ........................... Occupation
Professional angler/journalist ........................... UK PB
45lb 4oz ........................... Favourite venue
Anywhere quiet and picturesque ........................... Rods
3Âźlb Terry Hearn E-S-P ........................... Reels
Daiwa Windcast Z ........................... Alarms
Fox Micron
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Carp Food
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QUICK BITES
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1. AA Baits Halibut Method Mix
2. Berkley Gulp! Carp Squid & Liver
3. Active Baits Krilla Pop-ups and Wafters
RRP: £3.49 for 1kg
RRP: £10.99 for 1kg bag; £27.99 for 3kg bucket
RRP: £5 per tub
Online: aabaits.co.uk
Online: gulpcarp.co.uk
Online: activebaits.co.uk
AA Baits are one of the UK’s top suppliers of bait
A subtle grey/brown in colour, Squid & Liver contains
Krill seems to be the ‘in thing’ for 2013. Will
ingredients, but that’s not all they do. If you like
some quality ingredients from the Berkley Gulp! Carp
that continue into 2014? Who knows, but the
to fish the Method when the going gets tough,
guys and is a sure-fire recipe for catching carp. Since
guys at Active Baits have what you need if
or just due to the fact that no matter what, it
it was brought into the range back in 2010 it has
the carp in your water are really turned on to
truly is a great catcher of carp, then this nice
been the downfall of many carp up and down the
the krill. There are both pop-ups and wafters
fine Halibut Method Mix could be just the thing
country, and it’s been Ellis Brazier’s first choice of
available, they’re nicely rolled, and my word, can
for you. All fish love halibut, whether it's the
bait for some time, and he certainly does catch ’em!
you smell that krill when you take off the lid.
7. Starbaits Grab & Go Pineapple
8. Mainline Baits Banoffee Stick Mix Liquid
9. Nash Snowpots
RRP: £4.99 per 1kg
RRP: £9.99 per bottle
RRP: £6.99 per pot
Online: starbaits.com
Online: mainline-baits.com
Online: nashtackle.co.uk
When it comes to buying boilies, we all know
If you fancy giving little PVA sticks a bash this
Each handy pot comes complete with the three
that it’s going to mean you will have to get out
winter then we suggest you try adding a little
separate elements that create this awesome
the wallet, but with the Grab & Go from Starbaits
bit of extra attraction to your mix, and Mainline
presentation: bottom baits, pop-ups, and dip.
you can get a kilo of boilies for under a fiver! The
being Mainline, have the answer. What carp could
Simply mount a 10mm pop-up and 15mm bottom
best part about it is that the boilies are actually
resist the sweet smell of Banoffee anyway, but
bait, and then boost the Snowman hookbait with
good, and have caught fish all over, not just
add it to your already highly attractive stick
the matching liquid attractor provided. You then
in the UK, but Europe too! You can’t go wrong
mix and you’re definitely on to a winner.
have a perfectly balanced and highly attractive
widely used Halibut pellets or this Method Mix.
for that price. Both 14 and 20mm available.
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Carp Food
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4. Bait-Tech Special G 2mm Pellets
5. Marukyu Ebi Formula J Pelletz
6. Blakes Baits Snowberry Boilies
RRP: £4.99 per 850g bag
RRP: £3.99
RRP: £7.25 per 1kg
Online: bait-tech.com
Online: marukyu.com
Online: blakesbaits.co.uk
Some anglers continue to utilise solid PVA bags
J Pelletz are the culmination of 3 years of hard
These little beauties have a tiger nut and milk
and small fluoro hookbaits throughout the winter
work in the Marukyu laboratories and out on the
protein base, which includes digestive aids and
months, and with that in mind, the Special G 2mm
bank with the fieldtesters. The guys have worked
feed stimulants with an awesome combination
Pellets from Bait-Tech are perfect for the job.
in conjunction with the Tokyo-based scientists and
of flavours. It’s a lovely-smelling bait and very
You can’t half create a really tight solid bag with
have come up with a great pellet for any angler.
fruity, yet tangy. It looks perfect for use this
loads of tiny morsels of food within, and here at
They smell nice, have a controlled breakdown
winter, although with its make-up it will be
Crafty we love to use the Special G in our bags!
speed, and are available in 2, 4, 6 and 8mm sizes.
perfect all year round. Available in shelf life or frozen, with pop-ups and dip also available.
10. Solar Pineapple Secret Range
11. Sonubaits Corn
12. Custom Bait Services Maple Gold Glug
RRP: £ Various
RRP: £1.99 per tin
RRP: £6 for 250ml
Online: solar24-7.co.uk
Online: sonubaits.com
Online: customcarpbaits.com
This Pineapple Secret Range from Solar has
The guys at Sonubaits have very recently brought
Maple is and always has been a cracking fish-catcher,
combined pineapple-and-N-Butyric acid into a
out their own version of tinned sweetcorn, and
and when you buy something from a company that
complete range. Traditionally only readily available
everyone knows that sweetcorn is an age-old carp
states that it produces ‘serious bait for serious
in hi-attract pop-ups, Solar’s new range opens up
magnet. You only have to read the piece in the Crafty
anglers’, then you know you’re on to a sure thing.
all sorts of possibilities and applications for one of
Debate this month to see how highly big-name
Use it as a booster for any bait; we suggest you give
the best combos in carp baits. Whilst this bait works
anglers rate it. There are four different flavours in
the hookbaits a much-needed boost this winter.
equally well in both the height of summer and the
the range, including Natural, Scopex, Strawberry,
depths of winter, it is through the fast-approaching
and Krill; the latter two are red and pink in colour,
colder months that it will come into its own.
whilst the Natural and Scopex are natural yellow.
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Washed-out Baits... With a Twist Darren Belton
W
ithout a doubt, presoaking your hookbaits in lake water to give them that
ABOVE Knocking up the hookbaits
on the bank is the one for me because I can determine exactly how I want them.
washed-out, been around the block
“I wanted to create a userfriendly and practical hookbait that would look, and behave, how I needed it to, but which would last once out on the baited area”
grips to a pop-up far more easily, which results in a firmer, easier to roll hookbait. It also makes the hookbait more needle-friendly due to the fact
look and smell, is a tactic that really
The major downside of actually
works. It is also apparent that even
using washed-out baits is what to
though it has been widely publicised,
actually use as a hookbait. Think about
not many people use this successful
it; all the things that make these baits
to force it through a cork ball. This,
and oh-so-simple little dodge. It’s hard
great also make them difficult to use
in turn, equates to a bait that retains
to pinpoint exactly why it works; some
on the Hair, and often the only real
say it’s because the baits look older
solution is to wrap them in bait mesh
baited area. My idea revolved around
unheard of happens and the skin does
and hold no fear for the fish because
or tights so that they hold together.
using plain Cell base mix with nothing
actually fall off, you have still got a
they think the angler has long since
For me, this isn’t an option because I’m
added apart from a dash of white dye
bait on. I mount mine differently rather
reeled in and gone, while others point
never really comfortable with mesh-
and an egg. I’d make my paste, which
than pierce it, but I’ll explain that later.
out that it is more likely to be because
wrapped baits, so I came up with my
looks very pale and has a nice subtle
Finally, when I come to rolling my
of the reduced smell, the change of
own unique idea of how to make a
smell, before rolling it round a 12mm
specials I make them slightly larger,
texture, or, perhaps the most important
washed-out hookbait with a twist.
pop-up to form my hookbait. At this
because soaked free offerings swell
point you may be wondering why
considerably, as well as fading in colour.
thing, that the baits go soft. I’m not
I wanted to create a user-friendly
that you can push the needle through easily and it doesn’t split the outer shell, as it would if you were trying
its buoyancy for longer. Lastly, if the
sure exactly what it is, probably a
and practical hookbait that would
I’m using a pop-up instead of a cork
This results in me having a hookbait
combination of all these things, but one
look, and behave, how I needed it to,
ball – the answer is because pop-ups
that mimics my free offerings as
thing is for sure, it definitely works.
but which would last once out on the
are better. Let me explain. The paste
closely as possible, which is massively
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Washed-out Baits... With a Twist Darren Belton
HOW TO: CREATE YOUR OWN BALANCED WASHED-OUT HOOKERS
1 The items needed are minimal; an egg, base mix and white dye.
3 I then add my Cell base mix to the egg and dye a bit at a time.
5 Take a pinch of paste and mould it around the 12mm pop-up.
2 Take the egg and add some white dye to it, and then mix.
4 Once all mixed up you should have a paste similar to this.
6 Finally, boil them for the desired time, ensuring you keep them moving.
ABOVE Spombing out baits that had been
washed-out for 24hrs was my choice.
ABOVE RIGHT TOP Getting the baits
out there onto the clear spot.
ABOVE RIGHT MIDDLE Using a pop-up
rather than a cork ball is way better; I love the Clockwork Orange. ABOVE RIGHT When rolling my hookbaits I make them considerably bigger than the original boilies. It’s all about imitating the washed-out effect. RIGHT A recent victim of my washed-out hookbait approach.
important. I even consider how long my hookbait will be out there; the longer it will be on the lakebed, the longer I boil my hookbaits. I quite enjoy rolling my hookbaits on the bank, which helps me tailor my baits to the situation. So, a hookbait that is only going to be in place for a few hours can be boiled for 30 seconds,
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UNDERSTANDING BOILIES
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Hi all, I’m new to boilie-making, and want to know what’s the difference in making shelf life and frozen, and how do I make either? Cheers, Mags Bebbington.
one of the things that makes it so attractive to carp. Carp will eat shelf lifes and
Mags’ question wins her a great selection of goodies from the extensive Mainline Baits range.
ANSWERED BY:
they will, and
Matt Eaton – Mainline Baits
do, catch plenty
Matt has long been a member of the
of fish, although by
Mainline Baits team and knows a fair
their very nature they will
bit when it comes to bait – what’s in
never be active in the same way as a frozen
it, why it’s there and above all, how to
boilie. It’s no coincidence that the vast
create it. He’s the perfect candidate to
majority of high-profile anglers prefer to use
answer a question on bait-making.
frozen. In human terms, I would equate it to
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the difference between fresh and long-life There are many differences between
milk. UHT is more convenient, but which do
shelf life bait and frozen, and both
you prefer the taste of in a cup of tea?
have their advantages and disadvantages.
From a manufacturer’s point of view,
From an angler’s viewpoint it is mostly one
there are differences in the baits’ make-up.
of convenience versus effectiveness. As the
Shelf lifes have an ingredient profile suited
name suggests, shelf life baits last without
to keeping the bait in the same condition
deteriorating or going off for a very long time indeed, and they don’t require refrigeration. This is useful if going for a long session or if freezer space is an issue. Frozen bait, however, begins to break down from the moment it is defrosted but is arguably more effective than shelf life. In fact, this activity within the bait is
BELOW The activity within the frozen bait is one of the things that makes it so attractive to carp. BOTTOM LEFT A rolling table gives a more consistent size and shape. BOTTOM RIGHT Drop the baits into a pan of boiling water for around 60-90 seconds.
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WHAT GEAR FOR A BEGINNER? HOW IT’S DONE: To produce your own boilies, select a base mix from the range, along with the appropriate Activator, e.g. Cell Base Mix and Cell Activator. 1. Crack four medium eggs into a bowl. 2. Add 15ml of Cell Activator and
Q
Hi, I’m new to carp fishing and I wanted to find out what kind of fishing rod would best suit me. I have experience in sea fishing, but wanted to fish closer to home. Could you recommend some beginner to intermediate brands of fishing equipment please? Alex.
Congratulations to Alex, whose question has won him a heap of gear from the Nash TT range of terminal tackle.
mix thoroughly with a fork. ANSWERED BY:
my casting and long-range fishing tuitions,
3. Whilst mixing, add the Cell Base
Terry Edmonds – Nash
so I get a very good idea of what is good and
Mix a little at a time until it becomes
If it’s anything to do with rods, casting
what is not, which puts me in a good place
too stiff to work with a fork.
techniques or casting setup, then Terry is
to offer advice. I currently work for Nash
the go-to man to answer all your questions.
Tackle, and this is a brand that has been
4. Get your hands in there and start
His role at Nash is to develop top-quality
around for many years. I have personally had
kneading, adding more Base Mix until a
rods, and who better because he’s an
a hand in the development of some of their
workable paste is achieved. Stop adding
absolute animal of a casting machine.
products, so I know how they perform, and I
when it no longer sticks to the bowl. 5. Roll the paste into 14mm to 20mm balls, either by hand or with
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would advise you to look at the H-Gun range First of all, welcome to the world of carp fishing. The tackle choice for carp
of products that Nash Tackle produces. The rods are incredible value for money,
anglers these days is huge and it can be very
and the H-Gun rods have been tested very
a rolling table, which gives a more
hard to decide what to buy. Regarding which
hard. I would recommend the 12ft 3lb version
consistent size and shape.
carp rod to buy, there is huge choice, but
for you because it is an all-round rod; this rod
what you really need to decide is what your
will fish in the margins very well and also cast
6. Drop the baits into a pan of
budget is and what you need the rod to do.
over 100 yards. The rod itself is a semi-fast
boiling water for around 60 to 90
Typically, carp rods these days vary in test
action blank, which means it casts well, and
seconds, dependent on size. Do
curve from 2.75lb to 3.75lb, and these will
also retains the ability to play fish, which is
this in batches of 40 so as not to
cover 95% of all carp-
knock the water off the boil.
angling requirements. The length of carp rods
7. Remove the baits with a slotted spoon,
is usually 12-13ft , but
drain and dry on a towel for a few hours.
with the development
very important for
“Look at brands that have a good track record and have been around for a while”
of the Nash Scope and 8. Bag them up and freeze.
for as long as possible. Some ingredients turn quickly whilst others are more stable,
you to enjoy your fishing. The H-Gun range of tackle also has many other items in the range that are
Dwarf range, 9 and 10ft rods are gaining
great value for money, including bedchairs,
popularity due to them being compact,
chairs, shelters and unhooking mats. There’s
which allows you to be more mobile in your
plenty of gear to choose from, and any good
fishing and, of course, easier to transport.
tackle shop will be able to offer advice too.
Which brand to buy is another big question,
sugars being a prime example. Shelf life bait
and what I would advise is to look at brands
contains a higher percentage of these long-
that have a good track record and have been
life ingredients and possibly some low-level
around for a while. If the product isn’t any
chemical preservatives. In addition, flavour
good they wouldn’t be in business any more.
Good luck, Terry.
levels are generally higher to account for what
I am lucky because I get to use a lot of
BOTTOM LEFT H-Gun – quality dependable gear keenly priced – it won’t let you down.
evaporates during the extended drying period.
rods and tackle by lots of manufacturers on
BELOW Terry testing Nash rods to the limit.
Commercial base mixes, such as those put together by Mainline, are designed for making frozen boilies, and attempting to manufacture your own shelf life bait is not something I’d advise. Mainline have made it as easy and as simple as possible to make your own freezer bait by producing Activators, which combine all the liquid attractors (flavours, sweeteners, etc.) in one bottle. Similarly, the base mix contains all the powdered ingredients in a bag. I hope this helps, and good luck. Matt Eaton.
BELOW Along with all my captures, this one was caught using frozen bait.
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