Ultra-high buoyancy foam barrels are made specifically for use with Zig Kickers, but are also ideal as a buoyant hookbaits. The foam readily absorbs attractors and retains buoyancy indefinitely, making them useful for a myriad of hookbait applications. Zig Barrels are available in several classic successful zig colours, that include all Black, Brown, Black & Red or Black & Yellow barrels that maximize colour contrast between the hookbait and its aquatic surroundings. Size: 12mm long by 8mm wide
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Black (TAZBB), Brown (TAZBBR), Black and Red (TAZBRB), Black and Yellow (TAZBYB), Black and Pink (TAZBPB)
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This Cranberry flavour produces a rounded summer fruit/sweet aroma. This beautifully sweet flavour can be added to almost any type of base mix complimenting the natural aroma of most ingredients.
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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Our Liquid bait preserve is made from human food grade ingredients. Our bait preserve will give a long lasting shelf life (when dried correctly). Please remember it is still important to air dry your finished baits well prior to packaging, After cooking the baits 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.
Recommend inclusion level is 20% of the liquid egg inclusion, ie – 400ml of fresh eggs to 100ml of bait preserve or 1x medium egg (roughly 50ml) – 15/10ml bait preserve. The inclusion level may be dropped when only being used to help keep baits fresh longer for abroad trips.
Note – The length of time for which baits will remain preserved also depends on the powdered and liquid ingredients used in your own unique mix. You can also experiment with lower levels on smaller batches to see how long your unique mix stays mould free.
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Corn steep liquor (C.S.L) A highly attractive natural liquid concentrated active co-product from the wet manufacturing of maize starch. An attractive concentrate of soluble corn, rich in vitamins, amino acids, and minerals.
NOTE – This is the pure active product, no acids or stabilisers have been added to stop it fermenting. If stored in warm conditions the fermenting process will create air causing the bottle/liquid to expand. Therefore we recommend this product is stored in a refrigerator to keep it cool.
Great multi-range product, useful for spod/stick/base mixes also goes really well using neat over pellets.
The recommended inclusion level is up to 50ml per kg base mix, depending on the amount of other liquids you might be adding.
All our liquid foods are of the highest grade available on the market.
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Compact and ultra-sharp, these serrated stainless steel scissors feature an integrated stripper tool for cleanly removing the skin from coated braids. The Stripper Scissors also feature a useful puller tool on the handle for tightening down rigs and loop knots
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Limestone flour will provide a firmness to finished baits along with a gritty texture that will give a bit of a crunch to the boilies, Limestone flour is also high in calcium and adds weight/density to baits allowing them to be thrown further with a throwing stick.
Recommend inclusion level is up to 15% – (150g) per kg base mix.
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Tigernut Meal is popular with companies and individuals alike who are looking to give baits a smooth, creamy nutty texture with a distinctive taste that fish love. Suitable for use all year round, Tiger Nut Meal can be incorporated into any mix as a base ingredient, allowing baits to retain moisture through the oil and natural sugars it supplies.
With this being a meal you may struggle rolling baits any smaller than 14mm due the texture and size of the ground tigernuts.
Recommend inclusion level is up to 50% – (500g) per kg base mix.
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Tungsten dropper weights for all hook link materials including stiff mono and coated braids. Perfect for pinning down your hook link to the lakebed. Supplied in packs of 18.
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*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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Small, C-shaped clips that you can use to release your lead from the end of your helicopter set-up. Two versions are available; one that releases at 3lb pressure, and the other which releases at 6lb pressure.
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PTFE size 11 Swivels allow almost frictionless, rotational movement of hooklinks and hook sections, making them perfect for incorporating into the Hinged Stiff Rig. Supplied in packs of 10.
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OGX is manufactured for Thinking Anglers utilising the latest cutting-edge copolymer formula and manufacturing processes – OGX combines ultimate knot strength and exceptional abrasion resistance. The formula and surface treatment ensures it cuts through the surface and sinks wonderfully. OGX has that essential ‘steely feel’ that’s so important in relaying information back to the angler when the lead touches down. The highly transparent and extremely subtle looking ‘Natural Grey’ colour offers near invisibility in clear water, making it perfect for any type of venue…
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5mm round tungsten beads with an ultra-fine, ‘pin-hole’ bore. Great when used as a bottom bead on a leadcore helicopter set-up. Also available in green. Supplied in packs of 12.
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An ultra-compliant and user-friendly high memory stiff rig material for the construction of stiff hinge and chod rigs. Recoil works with blood, grinner and figure eight loop knots and can also be used with appropriately sized crimps.
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The Beaked Chod Hook has a beaked hook point and out-turned eye. These superstrong hooks are ideal for all manner of big fish rigs such as Chods, Hinged Stiff, Multi-Rigs and D-rig presentations.
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Small, tapered rubbers that can be sleeved over any safety clip or inline lead stem. Available in translucent brown and translucent green. Supplied in packs of 10.
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Encrusted in a 400 diamond grit, the TA Hook Honer is an ideal stand-alone tool for reviving dulled hooks – with a multipurpose
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Zig Barrels
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Ultra-high buoyancy foam barrels are made specifically for use with Zig Kickers, but are also ideal as a buoyant hookbaits. The foam readily absorbs attractors and retains buoyancy indefinitely, making them useful for a myriad of hookbait applications. Zig Barrels are available in several classic successful zig colours, that include all Black, Brown, Black & Red or Black & Yellow barrels that maximize colour contrast between the hookbait and its aquatic surroundings. Size: 12mm long by 8mm wide
Additional information
Black (TAZBB), Brown (TAZBBR), Black and Red (TAZBRB), Black and Yellow (TAZBYB), Black and Pink (TAZBPB)
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This Cranberry flavour produces a rounded summer fruit/sweet aroma. This beautifully sweet flavour can be added to almost any type of base mix complimenting the natural aroma of most ingredients.
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.
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Our Liquid bait preserve is made from human food grade ingredients. Our bait preserve will give a long lasting shelf life (when dried correctly). Please remember it is still important to air dry your finished baits well prior to packaging, After cooking the baits 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.
Recommend inclusion level is 20% of the liquid egg inclusion, ie – 400ml of fresh eggs to 100ml of bait preserve or 1x medium egg (roughly 50ml) – 15/10ml bait preserve. The inclusion level may be dropped when only being used to help keep baits fresh longer for abroad trips.
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NOTE – This is the pure active product, no acids or stabilisers have been added to stop it fermenting. If stored in warm conditions the fermenting process will create air causing the bottle/liquid to expand. Therefore we recommend this product is stored in a refrigerator to keep it cool.
Great multi-range product, useful for spod/stick/base mixes also goes really well using neat over pellets.
The recommended inclusion level is up to 50ml per kg base mix, depending on the amount of other liquids you might be adding.
All our liquid foods are of the highest grade available on the market.
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Compact and ultra-sharp, these serrated stainless steel scissors feature an integrated stripper tool for cleanly removing the skin from coated braids. The Stripper Scissors also feature a useful puller tool on the handle for tightening down rigs and loop knots
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Limestone flour will provide a firmness to finished baits along with a gritty texture that will give a bit of a crunch to the boilies, Limestone flour is also high in calcium and adds weight/density to baits allowing them to be thrown further with a throwing stick.
Recommend inclusion level is up to 15% – (150g) per kg base mix.
Tigernut Meal
Tigernut Meal is popular with companies and individuals alike who are looking to give baits a smooth, creamy nutty texture with a distinctive taste that fish love. Suitable for use all year round, Tiger Nut Meal can be incorporated into any mix as a base ingredient, allowing baits to retain moisture through the oil and natural sugars it supplies.
With this being a meal you may struggle rolling baits any smaller than 14mm due the texture and size of the ground tigernuts.
Recommend inclusion level is up to 50% – (500g) per kg base mix.
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*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.
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