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15mm Pop ups
£7.07 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageWe are pleased to offer a premium range of hoobaits, meticulously developed through extensive behind-the-scenes efforts in formulation. Our team has dedicated considerable time and expertise to carefully craft each flavour enhancer and feed stimulant liquid pack.
Our in-house flavour enhancers are formulated using a blend of high-quality, food-grade, and feed-safe ingredients, including oleoresins, essential oils, premium liquid hydrolysates, sweeteners, NHDC sweetener, and our proprietary soluble amino acid stimulant. These formulations are designed to be highly attractive and effective.
All our flavours are based on taste rather than aroma. Flavours formulated based on aroma utilise completely different chemicals, but our focus remains on creating flavours that taste pleasant rather than just smelling strong. While personal preferences vary, this approach reflects our commitment to delivering safe and effective products.
In addition, we exclusively offer flavours that are feed-safe, ensuring their suitability for inclusion in animal feeds and other applications. Our flavour house adhere’s strictly to regulatory standards, which does require removing certain chemicals from time to time, these chemicals are removed from the food & feed register for a reason. We follow the experts guidance and prioritise safety for both humans and aquatic life.
Our hook baits undergo an intensive, three-stage, high-pressure vacuum infusion process. We believe this method is the only way to truly infuse liquids deep into the core of each bait:
- First stage: Infusion with our in-house amino acid, feed-inducing stimulant
- Second stage: Infusion with a mixture of sweeteners and betaine anhydrous liquid
- Third stage: Infusion with our premium-grade, in-house flavour enhancers
These baits continuously release food signals from the liquid foods and stimulants, offering extended attraction, while also generating an investigation signal via pH change from one of our infused liquids.
We also provide our in-house 30ml flavour enhancers, ideal for boosting all types of baits.
Product features:
- 15mm pop-up
- Ultra buoyant
- 3-stage high-pressure vacuum infusion process
- Contains our proprietary 100% soluble amino acid feed stimulant
- Creates a pH shift for additional attraction
- Fully infused to the core with premium-grade flavour enhancers (more info here)
- High attract with prolonged leakage effect
- Slight liquid formulation dusting on some baits
- Not your average hook bait; crafted through an extremely time-consuming infusion process
- Rubberized, user-friendly texture compatible with bait needles
- Approximately 60g per pot, containing roughly 50 baits
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Brown Iron Oxide (E172)
Price range: £8.32 through £204.16 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBrown Iron Oxide Dye (E172) food grade & feed permitted colouring for adding to mixes.
- Recommended inclusion levels are 5-40 g/kg. Please note: This is the recommended starting amount. You can add less for a more washed out colour or add more for a brighter/darker colour. Also note you can only make mixes darker with colourants (Dark base mixes/ingredients will not turn into a lighter colour).
- This dye is N0n-Soluble.
- E172 Brown iron oxide dye is Permitted for feed purposes.
- All our powdered colours are of the highest quality/grade available on the market.
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White Standard Dye (E171)
Price range: £6.66 through £13.32 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageWhite food grade colouring for adding to mixes. This dye is a non-soluble powder so provides a much longer lasting colour once in the water.
- Recommended inclusion levels are 5-40 g/kg. Please note: This is the recommended starting amount. You can add less for a more washed out colour or add more for a brighter/darker colour. Also note you can only make mixes darker with colourants (Dark base mixes/ingredients will not turn into a lighter colour).
- This dye is Non Soluble.
- E171 White dye is not permitted for feed purposes.
- All our powdered colours are of the highest quality/grade available on the market.
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Flavour Enhancers
Price range: £4.33 through £4.57 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageWe are pleased to offer our in-house flavour enhancers in 30ml bottles equipped with a spray lid. These products are not your typical flavours; they have been meticulously formulated using a diverse range of food-grade and feed-safe ingredients, including oleoresins, essential oils, premium liquid hydrolysates, NHDC sweetener, and our proprietary soluble amino acid stimulant. This results in premium, highly attractive flavour enhancers designed to deliver optimal performance.
All our flavours are focused on taste rather than aroma. Unlike formulations based solely on scent—created with completely different chemical compounds—our priority is crafting flavours that taste pleasant and authentic. While preferences vary, this approach reflects our commitment to delivering safe effective products.
In addition, we exclusively offer flavours that are feed-safe, ensuring their suitability for inclusion in animal feeds and other applications. Our flavour house adhere’s strictly to regulatory standards, which does require removing certain chemicals from time to time, these chemicals are removed from the food & feed register for a reason. We follow the experts guidance and prioritise safety for both humans and aquatic life.
These versatile flavour enhancers can be applied across a wide range of uses, including:
- Enhancing our in-house range of hookbaits
- Incorporating into ground baits and method mixes
- Flavouring liquids and dyes
- Adding to various baits or hookbaits
- Flavouring pellets
- Flavouring liquids and glugs
All our concentrated flavours are manufactured to the highest grade and quality standards available on the market. As with all concentrated liquids, proper handling—including use in well-ventilated areas and wearing safety glasses—is essential for safety.
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Pineapple Concentrate
Price range: £2.07 through £98.32 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis pineapple flavour is another huge fruit favourite and has often been the flavour used in the colder months particularly for high-attract hook baits when used with N-Butyric acid. However, it is also a proven fish catcher throughout the summer.
Recommended inclusion levels are 5-10ml per kg base mix. When using a new flavour we always advise creating a small batch of baits and starting with the lower recommended level, you can then add more going forward until you achieve your desired aroma.
For high attract pop ups & wafters we recommend adding up to 5 ml per 1 egg mix, some flavours are stronger than others so don’t be afraid to experiment.
When adding to your own glugs & liquids we recommend adding at 2% – 5% (5ml – 12ml flavour – 250ml glug), again when using a new flavour we always advise starting with the lower recommended level, you can then add more going forward until you achieve your desired aroma.
To boost your hook baits, you can use our PVA friendly Betaine liquid, DMPT liquid or Glycerine (all found under liquid foods) to dilute your chosen flavour down. Some anglers like to boost their hook baits with neat flavour whilst some like to dilute the strength down. We recommend adding the flavour at 5% (12ml flavour – 250ml booster liquid). This % can always be increased until you achieve your chosen strength. You can also add a wide variety of liquid foods etc adding more attraction to your unique booster.
All our concentrated flavours are of the highest grade/quality available on the market. As with all concentrated flavours and liquids, use in a well ventilated area and always wear safety glasses.
This is a PG based flavour which has been created with nature identical flavourings and has been carefully created to give a very appetising flavour as well as the aroma (smell), some flavours out there are mainly based on aroma chemicals (smell), with the flavour not given much thought.
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Almond Concentrate
Price range: £2.07 through £93.32 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageAlmond flavour.
Recommended inclusion levels are 5-10ml per kg base mix. When using a new flavour we always advise creating a small batch of baits and starting with the lower recommended level, you can then add more going forward until you achieve your desired aroma.
For high attract pop ups & wafters we recommend adding up to 5 ml per 1 egg mix, some flavours are stronger than others so don’t be afraid to experiment.
When adding to your own glugs & liquids we recommend adding at 2% – 5% (5ml – 12ml flavour – 250ml glug), again when using a new flavour we always advise starting with the lower recommended level, you can then add more going forward until you achieve your desired aroma.
To boost your hook baits, you can use our PVA friendly Betaine liquid, DMPT liquid or Glycerine (all found under liquid foods) to dilute your chosen flavour down. Some anglers like to boost their hook baits with neat flavour whilst some like to dilute the strength down. We recommend adding the flavour at 5% (12ml flavour – 250ml booster liquid). This % can always be increased until you achieve your chosen strength. You can also add a wide variety of liquid foods etc adding more attraction to your unique booster.
All our concentrated flavours are of the highest grade/quality available on the market. As with all concentrated flavours and liquids, use in a well ventilated area and always wear safety glasses.
This is a PG based flavour which has been created with nature identical flavourings and has been carefully created to give a very appetising flavour as well as the aroma (smell), some flavours out there are mainly based on aroma chemicals (smell), with the flavour not given much thought.
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Bun Spice Concentrate
Price range: £2.07 through £99.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBun Spice flavour. We have tested many different bun spice flavours and this one definitely stands out from the rest.
Recommended inclusion levels are 5-10ml per kg base mix. When using a new flavour we always advise creating a small batch of baits and starting with the lower recommended level, you can then add more going forward until you achieve your desired aroma.
For high attract pop ups & wafters we recommend adding up to 5 ml per 1 egg mix, some flavours are stronger than others so don’t be afraid to experiment.
When adding to your own glugs & liquids we recommend adding at 2% – 5% (5ml – 12ml flavour – 250ml glug), again when using a new flavour we always advise starting with the lower recommended level, you can then add more going forward until you achieve your desired aroma.
To boost your hook baits, you can use our PVA friendly Betaine liquid, DMPT liquid or Glycerine (all found under liquid foods) to dilute your chosen flavour down. Some anglers like to boost their hook baits with neat flavour whilst some like to dilute the strength down. We recommend adding the flavour at 5% (12ml flavour – 250ml booster liquid). This % can always be increased until you achieve your chosen strength. You can also add a wide variety of liquid foods etc adding more attraction to your unique booster.
All our concentrated flavours are of the highest grade/quality available on the market. As with all concentrated flavours and liquids, use in a well ventilated area and always wear safety glasses.
This is a PG based flavour which has been created with nature identical flavourings and has been carefully created to give flavour as well as the aroma (smell), some flavours out there are mainly based on aroma chemicals (smell), with the flavour not given much thought.
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Fluoro Orange Bait Dye (Hi-Vis)
Price range: £4.99 through £33.33 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis powerful hi-viz orange fluorescent colour is perfect for creating hi-viz hook baits. This dye is a non-soluble powder so provides a much longer lasting colour once in the water.
Recommended inclusion amount is up to 40g per 1kg pop up mix.
Please note: This is the recommended starting amount. You can add less for a more washed out colour or add more for a brighter/darker colour. Also note you can only make mixes darker with colourants (Dark base mixes/ingredients will not turn into a lighter colour), you may have to remove dark ingredients from your mix to achieve your required colour.
All our powdered colours are of the highest quality/grade available on the market.
This Dye is not for fish consumption and should only be used to produce hookbaits which will not be digested.
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Red Iron Oxide (E172)
£7.49 – £174.99Price range: £7.49 through £174.99
Red Iron Oxide (E172)
Description
Red Iron Oxide Dye (E172) food grade & feed permitted colouring for adding to mixes.
Additional information
100g, 250g, 1kg, 5kg
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Plain Wafter Mix (Refined)
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.
Buoyancy Ratios
15mm Hook Bait
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
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.
Mixing Ratios
Standard Mix (No Dye)
Standard Coloured Mix
Fluoro Mix
Pastel Mix
Iron Oxide Mix
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.
Colour Inclusion
The inclusion rates below are intended as a guide and can be adjusted to achieve your preferred colour intensity.
Standard Colours
Fluoro Colours
White Colour
Pastel Colours
Iron Oxide Colours
Larger Batch Guide (Per 1kg Wafter Mix)
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.
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:
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.
Instructions
Batch Yield: Approximately 250g of finished hook baits. Simply halve all ingredients to produce approximately 125g.
Boiling Times
12mm – 60 seconds
15mm – 1½–2 minutes
18mm – 2–2.5 minutes
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.
Halibut Pellets (Coppens)
These premium select halibut pellets are unique feed pellets whose attractive powers go beyond carp and cat fish and are therefore available in many sizes to suit almost any type of fishing. They can be fed as standalone feed pellets or added to ground bait etc. To increase attraction, the pellets can be offered in a feeder or in PVA bags close to your bait.
Premium Attract +
Premium Attract + powder has also been formulated by the leading manufacturer of premium functional hydrolysates in liquid and powder form. This world wide multi-billon pound company produce only the best nutritional and palatable hydrolysates in liquid and powder form. This outstanding attractant powder has been formulated using salts, yeasts, wheat and free form amino acids making a fantastic highly attractive taste enhancer.
Recommended inclusion level is up to 5% (50g) per kg base mix, depending on other solubles being used within your mix.
Great multi-range product, useful for spod/stick/base/pellet mixes etc. Also great for coating/dusting hook baits.
Semolina (Fine)
ineSemolina is a non-soluble product that helps to firm baits this is still widely used by individuals striving to produce a cheap effective bait.
Recommend inclusion level is up to 50% – (500g) per kg base mix.
• Protein content: 13.8%
• Fat content: 2.5%