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carp After years of testing and developing with astounding results we are now ready to launch Code Red. It is the first boilie of its kind which we believe will change Carp Angling forever, it certainly has done for the likes of Ian Russell and Chris Lowe who have had their most productive years ever and they both put it down to Code Red. - 51 - sonubaits.com 2014
Having owned a very successful carp bait company, I was ecstatic when David Preston and Ian Day asked me to be involved with the creation of a new range of carp baits for Sonubaits. From day one, David and Ian had a clear idea of what they wanted to create. The idea was to design a boilie that would work straight away and begin releasing attractors as soon as it hit the water. Due to the demands of modern-day carp anglers, the bait needed to be successful on every lake in the country and catch carp quickly. As well as this, it needed to be a long-term food bait which the carp would associate as a top-quality food source if it were introduced over a prolonged period. Now it’s all well and good creating a bait that catches loads of fish, but the bait also needed to meet the requirements of the modern-day angler. The boilies needed to be convenient and easy to store because we don’t all have access to
a freezer. For this reason, the decision was made to create a shelf-life boilie but this would be a shelf-life bait with a difference. Although frozen boilies do catch carp and they are undoubtedly popular with carp anglers, they do have their downsides. Frozen bait stored inside a sealed bag will turn mouldy very quickly, especially during the warmer months. To combat this anglers store their frozen boilies in air-dry bags, but these can cause problems too. An air-dry bag changes the hardness of the bait, I generally believe the harder a boilie is the less effective it can be. A hard boilie cannot take on the lake water as quickly as a softer boilie, which means that it cannot release its active ingredients to attract the carp.
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code red available in » » 12mm boilies NEW! » » 15mm boilies (includes mixed pop ups) NEW! » » 18mm boilies (includes mixed pop ups) NEW! » » feed pellets (2 &4mm) NEW! » » pop ups (12, 15 & 18mm) NEW! » » 15mm Mixed colour pop ups NEW! » » 15mm mixed colour wafters NEW! » » bag mix NEW! » » glug NEW! » » oil NEW!
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Ian reveals the Code Red rig that he uses to snare the wariest of carp. Although these rigs are super-simple, they’re his first choice regardless of where he is fishing.
How to tie ian’s code red rig
Strip some coating from a length of Avid Carp’s Captive Coated Hooklink and tie a small loop in the end
Tie a small rig ring onto the hooklnk material a couple of centimetres away from the hair loop
Carefully pass an Avid LSK hook through the middle of the rig ring and tie the hook on using a knotless knot
Using a splicing needle, pull the hooklink through a piece of shrink tubing
Slide the shrink tubing down the hooklink and push it over the eye of the hook
After attaching a Code Red 18mm Boilie, the rig is ready to cast. It’s that simple!
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Have you ever been fishing and found yourself running out of frozen baits because you didn’t take enough with you because you didn’t want to waste them if the fish weren’t feeding? If frozen baits aren’t used once they have been taken on the bank, it’s common for anglers to put them back in the freezer until their next session. Would you consider taking a food item out of the freezer for a few days, drying it out and then refreezing it? Although doing this with boilies wouldn’t harm the carp in any way, they certainly wouldn’t be as appealing as when they were fresh.
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As soon as I started using Code Red, I knew we were onto something very special ian russell
So what’s the answer to this? Well, I genuinely believe that the new Sonubaits Code Red boilies have solved an ageold problem faced by lots of carp anglers. From now on, there’s no need to compromise between freshness and convenience. We have designed a boilie from scratch, taking all the best features from freezer baits and shelf-life boilies. The high levels of liquid food attractors in Code Red boilies means that they have the same texture as a frozen bait and therefore the attractants and food signals start releasing straight away when the boilies are in the water. The levels of highly digestible ingredients, including pre-digested fishmeal and liquid liver means the carp will recognise Code Red as a valuable food source and keep coming back for more. With the inclusion of natural preservatives such as salt, sugar and oil along with modern tasteless and odourless preservatives used in the food industry, we have created a fantastic bait that stays fresh, therefore there’s no need for freezers, air drying, rehydrating and you’ll never have to throw any mouldy boilies away. They can be left in cool and dark conditions all-year round ready to be used instantly when needed. As soon as I started using Code Red, I knew we were onto something very special. To begin with I tested it on a variety of different pressured dayticket venues to see how quick the carp responded to it. I started catching carp instantly and more noticeably the bait seemed to single out the larger specimens. Over the space of a year I spent my time flitting from venue to venue, each time I found myself catching more than the other anglers around me. It really did bring results fast!
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The matching pellets work brilliantly inside small PVA bags
Code Red Pop Ups are super-bouyant so they are ideal for Chod rigs
Carp will recognise the boilies as a valuable food source, so it’s ideal for baiting campaigns
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How to boost your code red baits
The Code Red Glug is perfect for boosting your free offerings.
The Glug is brilliant for adding to the stick mix so that it binds well inside PVA bags.
Code Red Pellets which have been soaked in glug will give off more attraction.
Add a small amount of Glug to your hookbaits to give them some extra sttraction.
everything fell into place when, in just 48 hours, i landed 22 carp Ian russell
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Once we’d established that the bait would work instantly for those anglers that fish a variety of different venues, we needed to make sure that it would work well for those that like to prebait and establish a proven food source. Even though I knew the bait contained the correct credentials, I still wanted to test it in a campaign-type scenario, so I headed down to Unity Lake in Oxford. Unity is an extremely pressured syndicate lake at Linear Fisheries that is fished by some of the best anglers in the country. The fish have seen it all before and I knew it wasn’t going to be an easy prospect. I opted for 15mm and 18mm boilies and decided to use either 15mm boilies or pop ups as hookbaits that had been soaked in Code Red Glug to increase attraction. The campaign started well and as expected I started catching from the off. I was fishing a nice clear area in open water and introducing a couple of kilos of boilies after every session to encourage the carp to feed confidently on Code Red. As a general rule of thumb I was fishing three days at a time, similar to the amount of time most weekend anglers get on the bank. Everything fell into place on only my fourth session of the campaign when in just 48 hours I landed 22 carp, including numerous twenties, a 36lb mirror, 37lb ghostie and the lake’s largest common at 43lb 12oz. The pressured fish in the lake really took a liking to Code Red and over the course of the year I went on to bag several more thirties and another forty. I wasn’t the only angler who was having remarkable results on Code Red. The bait was being thoroughly tested by the Sonubaits and Avid Carp Teams and to say the results have been astounding really would be an understatement. Since using the bait both teams have noticed dramatic increases in the amount of carp they have caught and most have smashed their long-standing PBs. Chris Lowe has absolutely dominated the day-ticket venues on the Linear complex bagging numerous large carp, including The Small Plated and The Box Common from St Johns. Avid Brand manager Jon ‘Shoes’ Jones also had one of best braces of the year from Acton Burnell Bottom Lake, when he landed two incredible 40lb-plus carp in one session.
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I can honestly say that this is the best bait I have ever used and over the last two years I’ve caught more carp than ever before Ian russell Code Red has been used exclusively by our pool of talented anglers for two years, and to be fair, this is an unusually long term test for any bait, but we had to be sure the range was going to make the difference. We wanted to create a bait that would catch carp, but also catch them quicker than other boilies on the market. I can honestly say that this is the best bait I have ever used and over the last two years I’ve caught more carp than ever before. I put this down to one thing and one thing only – Code Red. It really is the best bait I’ve ever used. Now you guys can use it too.
Code Red and matching white pop ups
You will not be disappointed.
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Boilies 12mm
15mm (pop ups included)
18mm (pop ups included)
A great bait for wary Carp which are cautious of picking up a standard 15mm Boilie, also make excellent baits for Barbel.
Perfect for most fishing situations, the big bag with Pop Ups included means you have everything you need for a session.
Ideal for using in a throwing stick for fishing at range, these larger baits have proved the downfall of some seriously big Carp.
Glug This highly concentrated PVA-friendly glug is the ideal way to enhance your hook bait or increase the liquid attraction in your bag mix.
Pop Ups 12, 15 & 18mm
15mm Mixed Colour Pop Ups
15mm Mixed Colour Wafters
An excellent hookbait either fished by itself or over a bed of Code Red Boilies or Pellets.
These washed out subtle Pop Ups are perfect when targeting pressured or wary carp.
Less buoyant than a standard Pop Up, allowing you to counterbalance the weight of the hook.
Oil Pellets - 2 & 4mm
Bag Mix
These are a perfect addition to the range, great for creating a bed of feed when spodded out and they also make an excellent addition to a PVA Bag or Method Mix.
A blend of crushed pellets, fishmeals, spices and liver powder, the perfect base for a Bag Mix or Method Mix.
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Includes the same ingredients as the glug which has been added to a blend of high quality oils. PVA friendly.
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SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
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oozing pop ups
Oozing Pop Ups A totally new concept in pop ups During manufacturing, Oozing Pop Ups are made with very high levels of highly water soluble ingredients including flavours and colours, because of this once they are in water they begin to leak off their attractants into the water and you can actually see the colour and flavour oozing out of the pop up into the water column. Not only does this create a visual attraction it also leads a flavour trail to the pop up which increases in concentration the closer a carp gets to the bait.
These unique pop ups have caught me countless carp from a whole host of tricky venues. If you’re looking for an edge, look no further
This flavour trail oozes from the pop up for over 24 hours due to the high levels which are put in at manufacturing level so the ingredients do not wash off and away quickly. The flavour is slightly heavier than water so will ooze down or be carried away from the from the pop up depending on the underwater currents making it perfect for Chod or Zig rigs as well as all other pop up rigs. There are 4 flavours in the range, all in ultra buoyant 15mm.
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watch t oozing effhe ects of these r evol pop ups onutionary line
oozing pop ups available in 15mm in »» »» »» »»
coconut NEW! krill NEW! pineapple NEW! squid ink NEW!
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Oozing Floaters high attract, ultra buoyant dumbell shaped floating hookbaits oozing floaters available in » » fishmeal new! » » strawberry new!
These floaters have been made with increased levels of water soluble ingredients, this means that when they are in the water they ooze off their smell, colour and flavour into the water and surrounding area enticing the carp to feed. You can actually see the Oozing Floaters pumping their ingredients out into the water. There is a multitude of ways to use them, they can either simply be hair rigged, tied on using a lasso, attached using a bait band or glued to the shank of a hook.
Floater pack for when the weather is warm and the fish are cruising the upper layers The Floater Pack consists of a boosted floating fishmeal pellet in 11mm designed for feeding by hand, with a catapult or through a spod. Also contained in the pack is a tub of dumbell boilie floating hookbaits in two flavours, Fishmeal and Strawberry. These hookbaits are ultra buoyant and they have been made with high amounts of water soluble ingredients which ooze off into the water enticing carp towards the hookbait.
Oily Floaters oily floaters available in » » 8mm » » 11mm » » 16mm
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the best and easiest surface fishing pellet Every one of these unique floaters has been impregnated with fish oil that creates a super-attractive slick as soon as they hit the water. They are ready to use straight from the bag. They are soft enough to hair rig or hook, yet tough enough to take repeated casts without any problems. - 42 -
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hemp & hali crush
Containing crushed hemp and halibut pellets, this groundbait was always going to be a winner. it’s confidence in a bag! nigel williams
Hemp & Hali Crush Rich in oils and feed particles reated using a blend of crushed hemp and halibut pellets, this C groundbait provides a constant and prolonged stream of oils which fish find irresistible. Containing a variation of particles sizes, once introduced the mix will hold the fish on your baited area for longer as they grub around on all the bits. Hemp & Hali Crush is a versastile mix and lends itself perfectly to a whole host of fishing situations. By dampening the groundbait with the required water, the mix can easily be turned into a stick mix or feeder mix. Alternatively, it can be added to spod mixes, or simply balled in to create a bed of particles.
How to make a pva stick
After following the mixing instructions on the bag, load your PVA funnel with stick mix
Squeeze the bait tightly into the PVA using the plunger
Ensure the contents of the bag is compact and twist the PVA at the top of the stick
Tie two overhand knots in the PVA next to each other
Using a sharp pair of scissors, snip between the two knots
Finally thread your hooklink through the middle of the stick and push your hook into the end
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How to load a method feeder
Add some pre-prepared Super Carp Method Mix to an Avid Flatbed Feeder Mould
Carefully place your hookbait inside the middle of the mix
Fill the Mould up with a little more Super Carp Method Mix
Push the Avid Flatbed Feeder inside the Mould
Turn the mould over and eject the Feeder using the push-button system
The finished Method Feeder should look like this, with the hookbait embedded in the middle
Super Carp Method Mix Designed for modern day anglers who want to catch more carp With the popularity of Method Feeder fishing for large carp growing over the last couple of years, we created a sticky mix that’s high in proteins, oils and stimulants. It contains a complex blend of attractive ingredients that are designed to single out larger carp. Simply by adding water you can create a sticky bait that pellets, corn and broken boilies will hold to. If mixed correctly, the mix can withstand casts of well over 100 yards, yet will still break down quickly once it’s submerged under water. If you’re looking for an edge over other anglers this season, get on the Super Carp Method Mix. Method Feeder fishing is a devastating tactic that’s often neglected by modernday carp anglers.
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hemp ‘n’ hookbaits
Hemp ‘N’ Hookbaits perfectly prepared
hemp ‘n’ hookbaits available in »» »» »» »» »» »»
hemp hemp ‘n’ black tiger nuts hemp ‘n’ corn hemp ‘n’ crushed tigers hemp ‘n’ maize hemp ‘n’ tiger nuts
Hemp is one of the most successful carp baits of all time. It has a highly attractive taste and carp of all sizes find it simply irresistible. Due to the sizes of the particles, even the smallest amount of the stuff will keep the carp grubbing around in your swim for long periods of time, therefore increasing your chances of catching. The hemp in these tins is top quality and boasts a supreme splitting rate. Because all of the hemp and hookbaits are cooked inside the tin, all the juices are retained within the bait, optimising the levels of attraction. All the attractive natural ingredients are infused within the hookbaits too, making them even more irresistible. In these convenient, ready-to-use tins you get the perfect amount of hookbaits and free offerings. Simply hair rig one of the hookbaits from the tin and fish it over a bed of the particles. It’s that simple! All of the particles are prepared to the highest standards so not only do fish find them incredibly tasty, they’re also totally safe to use straight from the tin.
How to make a corn stack rig
Start by forming a small hair loop in the end of some Avid Captive Braided Hooklink.
Thread two real grains of corn from inside the Hemp ‘N’ Corn tin.
Tip the two grains of corn with a Avid Floating Corn Stop to create a balanced bait.
Thread the hooklink through the back of an Avid CRV hook like this.
Carefully whip the hooklink down the shank of the hook like this.
Finally pass the hooklink through the back of the eye on the hook and the rig is finished.
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action range
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White Chocolate Action Boilies are perfect for quick bites and the colour makes them easy to spot
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Action Spod Mix high quality pellets his spod mix is created T using a blend of highquality pellets that release high levels of attraction at different rates, therefore holding the carp in your swim for longer. To create your own custom spod mix, try adding other baits such as Sonubaits Hempseed and some whole and broken Action Boilies. Each Action Spod Mix bucket is suppled with a FREE spod!
Action Boilies & Action Pop Ups boilies that really do bring action Containing large quantities of soluble foods in a topquality base mix, they leak irresistible attractants as soon as they enter the water. With unique nutritional recipes, including the latest feeding stimulants and enhancers, action is inevitable. There are four exciting flavours in the range, ensuring there’s something to suit every situation. The shelf-life boilies are available in 15mm. The matching pop ups are rolled to perfectly accompany the boilies and are buoyant enough to be used for a variety of presentations. They are perfect for zig rigs, chod rigs or snowman rigs and conventional boilie rigs.
action range is available in »» »» »» »»
crab & crayfish Pineapple strawberry white chocolate
action boilies available in » » 15mm action pop ups available in » » 10mm » » 15mm
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