Catch Reports
Kingsmead B5 Blitz!
Posted in Catch Reports on 05th June 2013Long term Essential Bait user David Acreman always seems to catch a consistent amount of big carp and few people deserve it more when you consider it's a 300+ mile round trip to his chosen venue at Kingsmead, let alone his limited fishing time.
However, David has been rewarded handsomely this spring with a number of very good fish that have all fallen victim to the B5. Some of Dave's captures have been absolute stunners, including this beautiful 30+ mirror and this classic shaped common of 40lb 6oz - what a fish! Top B5 Bombing again dave - keep 'em coming!
Cork ball advantages
Although we provide cork dust pop-ups, we also appreciate that some customers prefer cork ball pop-ups and I think that it's generally accepted that cork ball pop-ups are the best method for long term buoyancy. This can be particularly advantageous for many modern day rigs such as chod rigs and Hinged Stiff-rigs. These clever little packs allow anglers to create their own cork ball pop-ups with little effort. You can also regulate the amount of paste you use to make them more buoyant or turn them into slow sinkers.
Top tip
If you are having problems with diving birds or nuisance fish, you can combat this by 'meshing up'. The best method we have seen to do this is to cut a small section of tights (we recommend you get your missus's permission first!). Wrap the pop-up in the fine mesh, pull tight, tie off with floss, 'blob' the excess with a lighter and away you go.
