On the graph it displays website visits from September 2008 to yesterday 3rd November. As you can see the graph shows a pretty much constant upward trend with the most visitors last month. Over the last 4 years I have tried to run the site as professionally as possible but this has not always been easy with a full time shift work job. However I do pride myself on good service and treat people like I would like to be treated. I think with the best intentions in the world you still need to offer a good product or there is no point.
I have always made my own baits because I want something that I cannot buy elsewhere, all the bait that is sold on my website is the bait they I actually use for my fishing. Over the last couple of years I have tinkered and changed the baits and I apologise if this has been frustrating at times and 2011 has been the biggest year for development yet. Up to now every A Bait has contained the original pH changing additives but this is to change a little in 2012. The baits on the site are the product range for next year and will not be changed for at least 12 months. I am not saying that there will not be more research and development but the baits are all now very different and efficient carp catchers in their own right.
The Plum Zing. In 2008 this bait went through many changes but has stayed the same for the last 3 seasons. The current mix , originally a winter blend, will once again stay the same. A high quality red fish mix which has been responsible for a whole list of 60lbs plus captures and is pretty consistent everywhere. Quite simply there is no reason to change it and it is the bait that I measure all others against!
UPX. A very nutritional bait with only natural attractors including the awesome oil based ultraspice flavour. This has been a very subtle bait that does not appeal to everybody but undeniably effective especially for those that bait it heavily. In 2010 I have removed the pH additives and replaced them with 3 new products. The first in Flavatex which is designed to improve the health of salmonoid fish and whilst a trout is not a carp the principal is the same. Flavatex is acidic and made from plant sterols and has actually increased the life span of the fish it has been fed to. The UPX now contains a creamy palatant at 10 grams that gives the bait a real identity. It smells a bit like skunk oil with slightly fruity notes that make this bait very individual now. Lastly I have included a German yeast powder that goes in one of the most successful baits currently on the market.
Excel. A lovely light beige colour and quite soft with a quick breakdown time. Quite simply this bait is carp food and it is something the fish will recognise very quickly. A great follow on from lakes that have been hammered on the more popular baits! The base mix contains, oats, barley, wheat, digestive biscuit meal, bird foods and milk proteins. 2 types of light yeast powder are combined with low levels of the creamy palatant and pH part 1 and 2. The flavour is another unique blend of Butterscotch, cream and banana oil. I will by the end of next week have hard hookers for this bait which will be 50% harder, 25% lighter in weight and 25% more flavoured.
NB2. A powerful blend of savoury products combined with a very unique flavour and the original pH additives. This bait is dyed black with a natural product with an intention to be bird friendly, and I definitely do not mean the wife! The NB1 was good and caught from the off but this is another dimension. This bait is so exciting and will be awesome next season. I have no doubt about this as it was incredible in field testing and literally tore up lakes from the off. I will have about 100 kilos up for grabs in the coming week and it will be on show in trial size bags at the Brentwood show.
I am in the process of rolling cork ball pop-ups for all the baits at the moment and whilst the cost is high they are undeniably the most buoyant pop-ups you can use. I will probably do these in small 20 bait size pots to keep the price affordable.
New carp book. It has taken me a whole year to compile the latest offering but it is nearly ready to go the the publishers. It is a mix of historical chapters, interviews and tips and tactics. This time around it focuses on mainly UK fishing and has an incredibly line up. The book will once more be priced below other books on the market and there will be a limited amount of leather bound books also. All profits will support angling charities.
Best wishes to all the people who have supported me over the last few years and best wishes to you all.
Jay
