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  HNV Tigernut Base Mix

  Rated 5.00 out of 5

  £5.99 – £1,049.99Price range: £5.99 through £1,049.99

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  This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

  *Now contains our newly sourced feed stimulants.

  Over the last few years, we have worked tremendously hard sourcing only the highest quality ingredients, liquids, and additives available from all over the globe. Many of our new products are now exclusive to AA Baits, which allows us to formulate and offer the very best, premium quality in-house mixes, available on the market. That being said, we do keep a handful of specially sourced products close to our chest, making our mixes stand out from the rest 😉. In order for all our customers to receive a premium mix at a very fair price, we have always supplied direct. Cutting out the middle man allows us to operate using all our finest ingredients and stimulants. This also allows our finest products to be used at optimal levels.

  HNV Tigernut base mix is made using pure tigernut products, In-house blend of nut meals, Peanut protein (soluble), balanced and nutritional proteins making this a very attractive sweet mix. Suitable all year round this is a great addition to your bait armoury.

  We recommend the inclusion of tigernut extract in the bait at levels between 30 / 50ml per kg of dry mix.

  Use approximately 8 eggs per Kg of dry mix.

  All our base mix’s are tried, tested and roll perfectly. We use only the highest quality ingredients available, in all optimum levels formulating an excellent food source which in turn keeps the fish coming back for more as they become familiar with the nutritional value of the bait.

  Contains: Large amount of Tigernut Flour, In-house blend of nut meals, Peanut protein (soluble), CLO, Hemp Powder, In house blend of high end milk powders, Egg albumen and Betaine to name just a few ingredients in this mix.

  Our mixes do arrive ready to roll, but many of our customers do add their own ingredients and additives to make it a unique formulation. Please bear in mind altering the mix may affect the rolling so some trial and error might be required depending on the products being added.

  Example – Our Base Mix 85% , Variety of chosen ingredients 15%. Please see below as an example. Happy rolling and tight lines.

  AABaits Basemix – 85%

  Premium attract  – 5%

  L-Lysine Powder – 2.5%

  Liver Powder – 5%

  Spices – 2.5%

  TIP: When making your own boilies it gives you the chance to NOT boil some. This allows you to have baits that haven’t been boiled, which in turn looses some goodness. But most of all it allows these baits to break down and disperse all the soluble attractors and feed stimulants into your swim much faster. These baits would require being kept in a bucket/container to save being crushed/broken once dried. Again these baits wouldn’t be hard enough to be used in a throwing stick.

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  Cork Dust (0.5 – 1mm)

  £5.82 – £95.82Price range: £5.82 through £95.82

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  AABaits Cork Dust (0.5 – 1mm)

  Our AABaits Cork Dust is a high-quality, granulated cork powder specifically selected and quality-controlled for use in hookbait manufacture. Designed to give precise, reliable buoyancy, this cork dust allows anglers to fine-tune wafters and pop-ups with total confidence.

  With a consistent particle size, AABaits Cork Dust is easy to mix and blends smoothly into hookbait recipes. It readily absorbs liquid attractants, ensuring your finished baits remain effective while also adding a subtle, attractive brown fleck to the finished bait.

  Key Properties

  • Quality-controlled for consistency and performance

  • Ideal for creating buoyant hookbaits

  • Uniform particle size for easy, accurate mixing

  • Absorbs liquid attractants within your mix

  • Adds a natural brown fleck to hookbaits

  • Simple to use and easy to adjust buoyancy levels

   

  Usage Guidelines

  • Wafters: Use at 5%+ (exact level depends on the rest of your mix)

  • Pop-ups: Use at 10%+ (exact level depends on the rest of your mix)

  Buoyancy can be easily adjusted by altering the inclusion level to suit your specific hookbait recipe.

  Usage Tip

  For best results, start at 4–5% inclusion for wafters and 10% or higher for pop-ups. Always test your finished hookbaits in water, as buoyancy will vary depending on other ingredients used.

  Storage Advice

  Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to maintain product quality.

  Important Warning

  This product must only be used in hookbaits (lures), Do not use in any bait/feed that will be ingested.

  
  Do not use in any bait intended for consumption.

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  New Ultra Buoyant Fluoro Orange Pop Up Mix

  Rated 5.00 out of 5

  £9.16 – £1,033.32Price range: £9.16 through £1,033.32

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  This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

  *Please note that you will need to add more of the new pop up mix to your liquid egg than with our original mix, not adding enough pop up mix with create really soft pop ups. You need to add as much pop up mix as you can, stopping just before the dough goes too dry.

  This pop-up mix will make extremely buoyant hook baits which will remain buoyant for days (we tested a 12mm for 5 days). We have been asked over and over again for a pop-up mix that is buoyant enough for a 12mm hook bait to hold a size 4 hook up with a ring swivel, look no further this pop-up does just that. The 12mm hook baits we have experimented with have stayed popped up for 5 days, we then stopped testing. Made with Milk and Egg Proteins thus increasing leakage, it also takes on attractors and flavours extremely well, you will find it easy to use and roll. It has a firm texture but remains soft enough to use with a bait needle without excessive force.

  One egg will take approximately 80-100 grams of pop-up mix. You will get approximately 5 pots of pop ups per 250 grams of pop-up mix once made.

  Simply add 40g Fluoro dye per kg plain pop-up mix to create fluorescent hook baits. For washed out add 20g white dye and 20g fluoro dye per kg pop up mix. These are recommendations and can be altered until you achieve your desired colour. Add both pop-up mix and your chosen dyes into a large plastic bag, then close bag trapping some air inside and shake well until mixed evenly.

  With this mix being so buoyant it allows you to add extra base mix when creating wafters.

  For shelf life hook baits add 10-15ml of bait preserve per egg. It is important to remember the main part of the process is to dry your hook baits well prior to storing, usually a minimum of 48hrs, it can be slightly longer in the colder months due to extra moisture being in the air, the longer your hook baits are dried the less the moisture content will be helping to prevent mould growth.

  This pop up mix requires boiling for roughly 90 seconds for a 12mm and 120secs for 15mm hook baits.

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  Spicy-TropaMegaMino-Fishmeal Basemix

  £7.75 – £1,537.49Price range: £7.75 through £1,537.49

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  This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

  Our fishmeal-based mixes feature our renowned Premium Grade Norwegian LT-94 fishmeal.

  Over recent years, we have dedicated significant effort to sourcing the highest quality ingredients, liquids, and additives from around the globe. Many of our new products are now exclusive to AA Baits, enabling us to formulate and offer superior, premium quality in-house blends that stand out in the market. We maintain a select few proprietary ingredients, giving our mixes a distinct advantage over competitors.

  To ensure all our customers receive a premium product at a fair price, we operate on a direct-to-consumer basis. This approach eliminates middlemen, allowing us to utilize our finest ingredients and stimulants at optimal levels, ensuring maximum efficacy and value.

  If you are looking for an out and out premium grade basemix, look no further. This particular basemix is based on a time-tested recipe we have been asked to supply for a couple of years. Our own unique version of this formulation incorporates a selection of our in-house made ingredients, enhancing an already exceptional recipe. By combining our Premium-grade LT-94 fishmeal with 100% soluble Actifish fishmeal, along with an additional in-house soluble fishmeal and fish additive, we’ve created an extraordinarily premium grade fishmeal basemix.

  Complemented by an extensive array of high-end ingredients and additives, this mix is designed to maximize attraction and nutritional value. Our in-house bait boost powder, formulated for both attraction and nutritional benefits, has been included to promote growth, health, long-term food signals and feeding response. We believe this will quickly become a staple in our range, one that we find ourselves producing in large quantities, struggling to meet demand same as all our other basemixes.

  Contains:

  • Premium Grade LT-94 Fishmeal (100% blue whiting, no trimmings) (View here)
  • 100% Soluble Actifish Fishmeal (View here)
  • Premium Shrimp Powder (View here)
  • Premium Grade PET Krill Meal
  • Squid Meal
  • Rennet Casein
  • Acid Casein
  • Calcium Caseinate
  • WPC 80%
  • Brocacel Yeast & High nucleotide yeast
  • In-house Blend of Spices & Premium Chilli Powder
  • Premium Liver Powders
  • Keramine HD Powder (View here)
  • In-house Bait Boost Powder (View here)
  • Full-Fat GLM Powder
  • Newly Sourced Feed Stimulants
  • Mineral & Vitamin Supplement (View here)
  • Carefully selected in-house palatant enhancer & sweeteners (Increased feed intake by 20%, from tank tests)
  • Betaine
  • And More

  Use approximately 9 eggs per kilogram of dry base mix for optimal binding. This base mix will produce dark brown/deep red boilies.

  Our base mixes are tried, tested, and consistently roll perfectly. We exclusively utilize high-quality ingredients, carefully balanced at their optimal levels to produce an excellent food source. This ensures the bait remains highly attractive and nutritionally rich, encouraging fish to return as they become familiar with its benefits.

  Tip: When creating your own boilies, consider leaving some unboiled. Unboiled baits retain more nutrients and soluble attractors, leading to faster dispersal and increased feeding activity in your swim. These baits should be stored in a bucket or container to prevent damage once dried. Keep in mind, unboiled baits will not be as hard, so they are best suited for use with a throwing stick.

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  HNV Fishmeal Base Mix

  Rated 5.00 out of 5

  £6.20 – £1,249.99Price range: £6.20 through £1,249.99

  ***THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY***

  This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

  *Our fishmeal base mixes contain our genuine premium Norwegian LT-94 fishmeal. This HNV mix now also contains our 100% soluble Acti-Fish fishmeal along side the well know CPSP90 Fishmeal. Along with our newly sourced feed stimulants.

  Over the last few years, we have worked tremendously hard sourcing only the highest quality ingredients, liquids, and additives available from all over the globe. Many of our new products are now exclusive to AA Baits, which allows us to formulate and offer the very best, premium quality in-house mixes, available on the market. That being said, we do keep a handful of specially sourced products close to our chest, making our mixes stand out from the rest 😉. In order for all our customers to receive a premium mix at a very fair price, we have always supplied direct. Cutting out the middle man allows us to operate using all our finest ingredients and stimulants. This also allows our finest products to be used at optimal levels.

  Our HNV Fishmeal basemix has been developed using a combination of high quality Norwegian (LT-94) fishmeal and (CPSP 90) Pre-digested fishmeal alongside CLO, milk and egg proteins and proven appetite stimulators providing a perfectly balanced mix that can be used all year round with confidence. Ideal for long term baiting campaigns.

  Use approximately 9 eggs per Kg of dry base mix.

  All our base mix’s are tried, tested and roll perfectly. We use only the highest quality ingredients available, in all optimum levels formulating an excellent food source which in turn keeps the fish coming back for more as they become familiar with the nutritional value of the bait.

  Contains: Large Amount of Norwegian LT94 Fishmeal, (CPSP 90) Pre-digested Fishmeal, Actifish (100% soluble) Fishmeal, Salmon Fishmeal, CLO, and a blend of high quality Casein’s\Caseinate’s, Crunchy kelp meal, Betaine & Egg proteins to name just a few ingredients in this mix.

  Our mixes do arrive ready to roll, but many of our customers do add their own ingredients and additives to make it a unique formulation. Please bear in mind altering the mix may affect the rolling so some trial and error might be required depending on the products being added.

  Example – Our Base Mix 85% , Variety of chosen ingredients 15%. Please see below as an example. Happy rolling and tight lines.

  AABaits Basemix – 85%

  Krill Meal – 5%

  Brocacel yeast – 2.5%

  GLM Powder – 5%

  Spices – 2.5%

  TIP: When making your own boilies it gives you the chance to NOT boil some. This allows you to have baits that haven’t been boiled, which in turn looses some goodness. But most of all it allows these baits to break down and disperse all the soluble attractors and feed stimulants into your swim much faster. These baits would require being kept in a bucket/container to save being crushed/broken once dried. Again these baits wouldn’t be hard enough to be used in a throwing stick.

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  Plain Wafter Mix (Refined)

  £7.49 – £791.66Price range: £7.49 through £791.66

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  AABaits Wafter Mix

  Our AABaits Wafter Mix has been refined to improve handling, making it easier to mix, roll and produce consistently high-quality hook baits. The buoyancy has also been carefully refined to create a mix that is ideally suited for producing balanced wafters.

  When used on its own, this mix has been designed so that a 12mm hook bait will waft with the hook lying flat on the lake bed when used in conjunction with a Thinking Anglers Size 4 Curved Shank Hook and a Micro Rig Swivel.

  The ideal buoyancy of every wafter is personal and will always depend on factors such as hook size, hook gauge, swivel size and your preferred rig arrangement. Some anglers prefer the hook to remain flat on the lake bed, others like the hook to be lifted slightly, while some prefer the hook bait itself to sit on the lake bed whilst still retaining slight buoyancy. There are countless variables, so use the recommendations below as a starting point and fine-tune them to suit your own fishing.

  This mix can be used with either water or liquid egg, alongside bait preservative. When using water and bait preservative, the finished hook baits will still have excellent firmness. For those who prefer a slightly firmer finish, using liquid egg alongside bait preservative will increase the hardness slightly.

  For the best results, always weigh both your liquids (egg or water) and powders accurately. Wafter mixes require precise measurements, so we recommend using digital scales capable of measuring to at least 0.1g.

  The buoyancy of this mix has been designed specifically for smaller hook baits (12mm). For larger hook baits, simply increase the density by incorporating your chosen base mix. The recommended ratios below provide an excellent starting point for 15mm and 18mm hook baits, although some fine tuning may still be required.

  Made using premium milk proteins, egg proteins and high-quality milk powders, this mix provides excellent leakage while absorbing flavours and liquid attractors exceptionally well. It is easy to mix, simple to roll and produces a firm yet workable hook bait that remains soft enough to use comfortably with a baiting needle.

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  Buoyancy Ratios

  15mm Hook Bait

  • 70% Wafter Mix
  • 30% Base Mix

  Produces a well-balanced wafter when used with a Thinking Anglers Size 4 Curved Shank Hook and Micro Rig Swivel, based on our own testing. As every base mix differs in density, your results may vary. Use this as a starting point and adjust the ratio to achieve your preferred level of buoyancy.

  18mm Hook Bait

  • 65% Wafter Mix
  • 35% Base Mix

  Produces a well-balanced wafter when used with a Thinking Anglers Size 4 Curved Shank Hook and Micro Rig Swivel, based on our own testing. As every base mix differs in density, your results may vary. Use this as a starting point and adjust the ratio to achieve your preferred level of buoyancy.

  NOTE: These are guidelines, ratios can be altered accordingly. Adding more base mix will lower the buoyancy of the finished hookbait.

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  Mixing Ratios

  Standard Mix (No Dye)

  • 80g Liquid Egg (or Water)
  • 20g Bait Preservative
  • 10ml Flavour
  • 184g Wafter Mix (Roughly extra 10g wafter mix when using water)

  Standard Coloured Mix

  • 80g Liquid Egg (or Water)
  • 20g Bait Preservative
  • 10ml Flavour
  • 182g Wafter Mix (Roughly extra 10g wafter mix when using water)
  • 2g Standard Dye

  Fluoro Mix

  • 80g Liquid Egg (or Water)
  • 20g Bait Preservative
  • 10ml Flavour
  • 177g Wafter Mix (Roughly extra 10g wafter mix when using water)
  • 7g Fluoro Dye

  Pastel Mix

  • 80g Liquid Egg (or Water)
  • 20g Bait Preservative
  • 10ml Flavour
  • 178.5g Wafter Mix (Roughly extra 10g wafter mix when using water)
  • 3.5g Fluoro Dye
  • 2g White Dye

  Iron Oxide Mix

  • 80g Liquid Egg (or Water)
  • 20g Bait Preservative
  • 10ml Flavour
  • 182.5g Wafter Mix (Roughly extra 10g wafter mix when using water)
  • 1.5g Iron Oxide Dye

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  Colour, Flavour & Mixing Guide

  Overall Mixing Ratio

  IMPORTANT: Always weigh both liquids and powders accurately using digital scales capable of measuring to at least 0.1g.

  The standard mixing ratio for this wafter mix is 1.67g powder to 1g total liquid. This ratio has been developed to provide the ideal consistency, workability and finished buoyancy.

  When incorporating additional liquids or powdered additives such as flavours, oils, liquid foods, amino acids or powdered attractors, the ratio may require slight adjustment.

  As a starting point for customised recipes, reduce the ratio to approximately 1.57g powder per 1g total liquid, then fine tune until your preferred dough consistency is achieved.

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  Colour Inclusion

  The inclusion rates below are intended as a guide and can be adjusted to achieve your preferred colour intensity.

  Standard Colours

  • 2g Standard Dye
  • 182g Wafter Mix

  Fluoro Colours  

  • 7g Fluoro Dye
  • 177g Wafter Mix

  White Colour

  • 4g White standard dye
  • 180g Wafter Mix

  Pastel Colours

  • 3.5g Fluoro Dye
  • 2g White Dye
  • Per 178.5g Wafter Mix

  Iron Oxide Colours

  • 1.5g Iron Oxide Dye
  • 182.5g Wafter Mix

  Larger Batch Guide (Per 1kg Wafter Mix)

  • Bright Fluoro Colours – 40g Fluoro Dye
  • Pastel Colours – 20g Fluoro Dye – 10g white dye (not essential). Lowering the fluoro dye will create a pastel colour but we personally prefer the colour achieved by adding white dye, as it creates a softer, more natural-looking finish.
  • Standard Colours – 11g Standard Dye
  • Iron Oxide Colours – 8g Iron Oxide Dye
  • White Colour – 22g White Standard Dye

  Note: For the most even colour distribution, place the dry mix and dyes into a sealed bag, trap some air inside and shake thoroughly before adding any liquids.

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  Flavour Inclusion

  Some flavours simply are not compatible with pop-up and wafter mixes and can significantly affect the binding properties of the dough.

  If this occurs, try one of the following:

  • Dilute the flavour with bait preservative.
  • Mix it with your other liquid ingredients.
  • Dilute it with a small amount of water before adding it to the egg.

  Some flavours can only be applied to the finished hook baits because they interfere with the binding process too much to be incorporated into the mix.

  For maximum attraction, we recommend boosting finished hook baits with flavours and additional liquid attractors after boiling. During the boiling process, some attractants are inevitably lost, while the coagulated egg albumen locks in a proportion of the remaining liquids, reducing their leakage. Applying flavours and attractors to the finished hook baits maximises leakage and overall attraction.

  Note: Allow the hook baits to dry until they still retain a slight amount of flexibility before reapplying additional flavours or liquids. These can be applied multiple times to further increase attraction.

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  Instructions

  1. Weigh out 80g water (or liquid egg) and 20g bait preservative (100g total).
  2. Add 10ml flavour and mix thoroughly.
  3. Add your chosen powder blend and mix until a light, fluffy consistency is achieved.
  4. Lightly coat a pair of vinyl gloves with approximately 0.5ml of your chosen oil.
  5. Knead the mix for 2–3 minutes until a smooth dough is formed.
  6. Place the dough into a sealed bag and leave to rest for 15 minutes to allow full absorption.
  7. Lightly knead again before rolling into a sausage suitable for your extruder.
  8. Load into your sausage gun and extrude a small amount to check sizing.
  9. Begin with a slightly undersized nozzle and gradually trim it until it perfectly matches your rolling table. Always test using a full-length sausage before making further adjustments, as a full sausage can expand slightly differently during extrusion.
  10. Roll your hook baits and transfer them to a tray. Rice flour is normally unnecessary with this mix, but if sticking occurs, lightly dust the tray and remove any excess before use.
  11. Bring water to the boil, then reduce slightly (approximately 98°C). Although the mix will withstand a full rolling boil, a slightly lower temperature is recommended.
  12. Remove the hook baits and place them onto an air-drying tray.
  13. Air dry your hook baits for a minimum of 24 hours before storing, allowing longer during colder or more humid conditions. The lower the remaining moisture content, the greater the resistance to mould.

  Batch Yield: Approximately 250g of finished hook baits. Simply halve all ingredients to produce approximately 125g.

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  Boiling Times

  12mm – 60 seconds

  15mm – 1½–2 minutes

  18mm – 2–2.5 minutes

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  Drying & Storage

  Proper drying is essential. Air dry your hook baits for a minimum of 24 hours before storing, allowing longer during colder or more humid conditions. The lower the remaining moisture content, the greater the resistance to mould.

  Avoid over-drying your hook baits. Excessive drying can make them brittle and prone to cracking when squeezed. We prefer our finished hook baits to retain a slight amount of flexibility, allowing them to bounce back slightly rather than becoming stone hard.

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  Fishmeal Base Mix

  Rated 5.00 out of 5

  £5.49 – £2,349.99Price range: £5.49 through £2,349.99

  ***THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY***

  This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

  *Our fishmeal base mixes contain our genuine premium Norwegian LT-94 & Newly sourced feed stimulants.

  Over the last few years, we have worked tremendously hard sourcing only the highest quality ingredients, liquids, and additives available from all over the globe. Many of our new products are now exclusive to AA Baits, which allows us to formulate and offer the very best, premium quality in-house mixes, available on the market. That being said, we do keep a handful of specially sourced products close to our chest, making our mixes stand out from the rest 😉. In order for all our customers to receive a premium mix at a very fair price, we have always supplied direct. Cutting out the middle man allows us to operate using all our finest ingredients and stimulants. This also allows our finest products to be used at optimal levels.

  This fish-meal base mix contains a large amount of high quality Norwegian (LT-94) fishmeal, milk and egg proteins, kelp meal, soya flour and CLO, this mix has been formulated to provide a balanced food source that is suitable for use in summer and winter months. Rolls easy and works very well.

  This mix requires approximately 9 eggs per Kg of dry mix.

  All our base mix’s are tried, tested and roll perfectly. We use only the highest quality ingredients available, in all optimum levels formulating an excellent food source which in turn keeps the fish coming back for more as they become familiar with the nutritional value of the bait.

  Contains : Large Amount of Norwegian LT94 Fishmeal, Salmon Fishmeal, CLO, Kelp Meal and milk & egg proteins to name just a few ingredients in this mix.

  Our mixes do arrive ready to roll, but many of our customers do add their own ingredients and additives to make it a unique formulation. Please bear in mind altering the mix may affect the rolling so some trial and error might be required depending on the products being added.

  Example – Our Base Mix 85% , Variety of chosen ingredients 15%. Please see below as an example. Happy rolling and tight lines.

  AABaits Basemix – 85%

  Krill Meal – 5%

  Brocacel yeast – 2.5%

  GLM Powder – 2.5%

  Spices – 2.5%

  Betaine 2.5%

  TIP: When making your own boilies it gives you the chance to NOT boil some. This allows you to have baits that haven’t been boiled, which in turn looses some goodness. But most of all it allows these baits to break down and disperse all the soluble attractors and feed stimulants into your swim much faster. These baits would require being kept in a bucket/container to save being crushed/broken once dried. Again these baits wouldn’t be hard enough to be used in a throwing stick.

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  AABaits Fishmeal Pop Up Mix

  Rated 5.00 out of 5

  £8.33 – £211.66Price range: £8.33 through £211.66

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  AABaits Pop-Up Mix 

  Our AABaits Fishmeal Pop-Up Mix has been refined to improve handling and make rolling easier, while adding slightly more structure to the core. It now matches the buoyancy of the discontinued Ultra Buoyant Fishmeal Pop-Up Mix.

  This mix can be used with either water or liquid egg, alongside bait preservative. When using water and bait preservative, the finished baits will still be sufficiently firm. For those who prefer a harder finish, using liquid egg with bait preservative will increase firmness slightly compared to water.

  For best results, always weigh your liquids (egg or water) and powders accurately. Pop-up mixes require precise measurements, so we recommend using scales accurate to at least 0.1g to ensure consistency.

  This mix produces extremely buoyant hook baits that will remain popped up for days. In our tank tests, 12mm pop-ups tied to a thinking anglers size 4 curved shank hook with a micro ring bait swivel remained buoyant for over 7 days (testing was stopped at that point).This mix is also ideal for incorporating your own base mixes. Thanks to its high buoyancy, it allows a high inclusion rate of base mix when producing matching ‘match the hatch’ wafters. Please refer to the guide below for the recommended ratios for different hook bait sizes. These are guidelines only and can be adjusted to suit your own preferred level of buoyancy and rig setup.

  Made with milk and egg proteins, along with high-quality milk powders, this mix offers excellent leakage and takes on flavours and attractors extremely well. It is easy to use and roll, with a firm yet workable texture that allows use with a bait needle without excessive force.

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  Wafter Buoyancy Ratios

  15mm Hook Bait

  • 30% Pop Up Mix
  • 70% Base Mix

  Produces a well-balanced wafter when used with a Thinking Anglers Size 4 Curved Shank Hook and Micro Rig Swivel, based on our own testing. As every base mix differs in density, your results may vary. Use this as a starting point and adjust the ratio to achieve your preferred level of buoyancy.

  18mm Hook Bait

  • 20% Pop Up Mix
  • 80% Base Mix

  Produces a well-balanced wafter when used with a Thinking Anglers Size 4 Curved Shank Hook and Micro Rig Swivel, based on our own testing. As every base mix differs in density, your results may vary. Use this as a starting point and adjust the ratio to achieve your preferred level of buoyancy.

  NOTE: These are guidelines, ratios can be altered accordingly. Adding more base mix will lower the buoyancy of the finished hookbait.

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  Pop Up Buoyancy Ratios

  15mm Hook Bait

  • 75% Pop Up Mix
  • 25% Base Mix

  Produces a pop up that is still buoyant enough when used with a Thinking Anglers Size 4 Curved Shank Hook and Micro Rig Swivel, based on our own testing. As every base mix differs in density, your results may vary. Use this as a starting point and adjust the ratio to achieve your preferred level of buoyancy.

  18mm Hook Bait

  • 65% Pop Up Mix
  • 35% Base Mix

  Produces a pop up that is still buoyant enough when used with a Thinking Anglers Size 4 Curved Shank Hook and Micro Rig Swivel, based on our own testing. As every base mix differs in density, your results may vary. Use this as a starting point and adjust the ratio to achieve your preferred level of buoyancy.

  NOTE: These ratios are intended as a starting point and can be adjusted to achieve your preferred level of buoyancy. Increasing the proportion of base mix will gradually reduce the buoyancy of the finished hook bait. If too much base mix is incorporated, the hook bait may not remain buoyant for the required duration. Trial and error may be necessary to achieve the perfect balance for your chosen base mix and rig setup.

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  Mixing Ratios

  Standard Mix (No Dye)

  • 80g Liquid Egg (or Water)
  • 20g Bait Preservative
  • 10ml Flavour
  • 155g Pop Up Mix (Roughly extra 10g pop up mix when using water)

  Standard Coloured Mix

  • 80g Liquid Egg (or Water)
  • 20g Bait Preservative
  • 10ml Flavour
  • 153g Pop Up Mix (Roughly extra 10g pop up mix when using water)
  • 2g Standard Dye

  Fluoro Mix

  • 80g Liquid Egg (or Water)
  • 20g Bait Preservative
  • 10ml Flavour
  • 148g Pop Up Mix (Roughly extra 10g pop up mix when using water)
  • 7g Fluoro Dye

  Pastel Mix

  • 80g Liquid Egg (or Water)
  • 20g Bait Preservative
  • 10ml Flavour
  • 149.5g Pop Up Mix (Roughly extra 10g pop up mix when using water)
  • 3.5g Fluoro Dye
  • 2g White Dye

  Iron Oxide Mix

  • 80g Liquid Egg (or Water)
  • 20g Bait Preservative
  • 10ml Flavour
  • 153.5g Pop Up Mix (Roughly extra 10g pop up mix when using water)
  • 1.5g Iron Oxide Dye

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  Colour, Flavour & Mixing Guide

  Overall Mixing Ratio

  IMPORTANT: Always weigh both liquids and powders accurately using digital scales capable of measuring to at least 0.1g.

  The standard mixing ratio for this wafter mix is 1.46g powder to 1g total liquid. This ratio has been developed to provide the ideal consistency, workability and finished buoyancy.

  When incorporating additional liquids or powdered additives such as flavours, oils, liquid foods, amino acids or powdered attractors, the ratio may require slight adjustment.

  As a starting point for customised recipes, reduce the ratio to approximately 1.35g powder per 1g total liquid, then fine tune until your preferred dough consistency is achieved.

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  Colour Inclusion

  The inclusion rates below are intended as a guide and can be adjusted to achieve your preferred colour intensity.

  Standard Colours

  • 2g Standard Dye
  • 153g Pop Up Mix

  Fluoro Colours  

  • 7g Fluoro Dye
  • 148g Pop Up Mix

  White Colour

  • 4g White standard dye
  • 151g Pop Up Mix

  Pastel Colours

  • 3.5g Fluoro Dye
  • 2g White Dye
  • Per 149.5g Pop Up Mix

  Iron Oxide Colours

  • 1.5g Iron Oxide Dye
  • 153.5g Pop Up Mix

  Larger Batch Guide (Per 1kg Wafter Mix)

  • Bright Fluoro Colours – 40g Fluoro Dye
  • Pastel Colours – 20g Fluoro Dye – 10g white dye (not essential). Lowering the fluoro dye will create a pastel colour but we personally prefer the colour achieved by adding white dye, as it creates a softer, more natural-looking finish.)
  • Standard Colours – 11g Standard Dye
  • Iron Oxide Colours – 8g Iron Oxide Dye
  • White Colour – 22g White Standard Dye

  Note: For the most even colour distribution, place the dry mix and dyes into a sealed bag, trap some air inside and shake thoroughly before adding any liquids.

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  Flavour Inclusion

  Some flavours simply are not compatible with pop-up and wafter mixes and can significantly affect the binding properties of the dough.

  If this occurs, try one of the following:

  • Dilute the flavour with bait preservative.
  • Mix it with your other liquid ingredients.
  • Dilute it with a small amount of water before adding it to the egg.

  Some flavours can only be applied to the finished hook baits because they interfere with the binding process too much to be incorporated into the mix.

  For maximum attraction, we recommend boosting finished hook baits with flavours and additional liquid attractors after boiling. During the boiling process, some attractants are inevitably lost, while the coagulated egg albumen locks in a proportion of the remaining liquids, reducing their leakage. Applying flavours and attractors to the finished hook baits maximises leakage and overall attraction.

  Note: Allow the hook baits to dry until they still retain a slight amount of flexibility before reapplying additional flavours or liquids. These can be applied multiple times to further increase attraction.

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  Instructions

  1. Weigh out 80g water (or liquid egg) and 20g bait preservative (100g total).
  2. Add 10ml flavour and mix thoroughly.
  3. Add your chosen powder blend and mix until a light, fluffy consistency is achieved.
  4. Lightly coat a pair of vinyl gloves with approximately 0.5ml of your chosen oil.
  5. Knead the mix for 2–3 minutes until a smooth dough is formed.
  6. Place the dough into a sealed bag and leave to rest for 15 minutes to allow full absorption.
  7. Lightly knead again before rolling into a sausage suitable for your extruder.
  8. Load into your sausage gun and extrude a small amount to check sizing.
  9. Begin with a slightly undersized nozzle and gradually trim it until it perfectly matches your rolling table. Always test using a full-length sausage before making further adjustments, as a full sausage can expand slightly differently during extrusion.
  10. Roll your hook baits and transfer them to a tray. Rice flour is normally unnecessary with this mix, but if sticking occurs, lightly dust the tray and remove any excess before use.
  11. Bring water to the boil, then reduce slightly (approximately 98°C). Although the mix will withstand a full rolling boil, a slightly lower temperature is recommended.
  12. Remove the hook baits and place them onto an air-drying tray.
  13. Air dry your hook baits for a minimum of 24 hours before storing, allowing longer during colder or more humid conditions. The lower the remaining moisture content, the greater the resistance to mould.

  Batch Yield: Approximately 250g of finished hook baits. Simply halve all ingredients to produce approximately 125g.

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  Boiling Times

  12mm – 60 seconds

  15mm – 1½–2 minutes

  18mm –2–2.5 minutes

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  Drying & Storage

  Proper drying is essential. Air dry your hook baits for a minimum of 24 hours before storing, allowing longer during colder or more humid conditions. The lower the remaining moisture content, the greater the resistance to mould.

  Avoid over-drying your hook baits. Excessive drying can make them brittle and prone to cracking when squeezed. We prefer our finished hook baits to retain a slight amount of flexibility, allowing them to bounce back slightly rather than becoming stone hard.

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