Catch Reports

Black Snail strikes on White Swan!

Posted in Catch Reports on 03rd April 2011

Long time carp angler Jim Hepper seems to have been on the carp scene since man was created and many old school carp anglers will remember Jim from his early day pioneering exploits with angling legend Rod Hutchinson. Jim won't thank us for saying he's been around the block a few times but his experience and knowledge is second to none and we're glad Jim has chosen Essential Baits to help conquer his modern day quests.

On a recent visit to Dinton's White Swan venue Jim put the new Black Snail through its paces and immediately got off the mark with this stunning looking mirror of 32lb. A cracking start for the big fella and the first time the bait was ever introduced to the difficult venue!


Making your own

The amount of anglers making their own boilies these days are becoming less and less. This is understandable considering time limitations, but for those wishing to venture out into making their own boilies, these Handy Packs definitely are the way forward because everything you need (apart from eggs!) is inside the bucket.

Making your own bait allows you to use your own 'bespoke' combination of attractors to suit your individual needs. You can also make different shapes and sizes, as well as having the option over soft, medium or hard baits, depending on boiling times, or if you wish to include additional hardeners. Further to this, many anglers find it extremely rewarding to catch fish on a bait they have made themselves.