Catch Reports
Matty on fire!
Posted in Catch Reports on 22nd September 2014We've had so many catch reports coming in over the past several weeks it's been difficult to keep... Read more
Fantastic season
Posted in Catch Reports on 18th September 2014Another angler that has had an absolutely fantastic season on Essential Baits is Lee Carpenter. Lee... Read more
More big carp for Richard
Posted in Catch Reports on 31st May 2014One man you can't keep out of the limelight when it comes to catching big carp on a regular basis... Read more
Jamie on a proper roll!
Posted in Catch Reports on 31st May 2014Jamie Robb is currently on a tremendous run of big fish. He recently contacted us to order some... Read more
Absolute perfection!
Posted in Catch Reports on 31st May 2014Well I certainly can't complain about the past 12-months! On my no-publicity venue in Glos, I... Read more
Merv the Swerv bags up again!
Posted in Catch Reports on 26th May 2014Essential's Globetrotting carp catching machine Merv 'the swerv' Pennel has had another amazing... Read more
Brace of thirties for Jerry
Posted in Catch Reports on 26th May 2014Jerry Mills from Bridgwater had never been fortunate enough to catch a thirty pound carp until... Read more
Rick's on fire!!!
Posted in Catch Reports on 25th May 2014Top carp angler and 'Team Essential' member Rick Golder is having a great season so far and on his... Read more
New forty for Rich!
Posted in Catch Reports on 28th October 2013Fresh off the press today is a catch report from Richard Kelly who has banked yet another forty on... Read more
Top angling Kevin
Posted in Catch Reports on 28th October 2013One angler that has escaped the radar recently is Kevin Pitfield. We know Kev has been having an... Read more
Balanced Dumbells
There are definitely times when standard round hook baits can lose their effectiveness and a switch to a different shape can often produce the goods. These pellet shaped hook baits offer a viable alternative to standard round hook baits and when mounted on a slightly longer hair and fished over a bed of pellets, they can often make the difference between success and failure!
Their shape not only makes them very difficult for the fish to eject, but coupled with their added buoyancy due to the inclusion of cork dust, they are also superb for fishing over the top of silt or weed. They are also very durable and will last for many hours without being nibbled away by nuisance fish, Crayfish or diving birds. Definitely worth considering when the going gets tough!
Top tip
Try mounting the dumbell on the hair long-ways. This will enter the carp's mouth easier, but will spin around on ejection thus making it more difficult for the carp to eject the hook.