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The Big One Show
With a busy show season, we won’t be attending this years Big One Show.
But don’t worry as we will be offering a fantastic online show weekend discount offer. Make sure you are signed up to our website to receive the mega discount offer.
We will be back in the uk for the Doncaster Carp Show to finish our show season off for 2026.
Foam Nuggets have become a must-have accessory in modern fishing. For those who haven’t tried them yet, this is definitely the time to do it!
Their big plus? They keep the handle clean and perfectly positioned on the background, ensuring a flawless presentation… just what every carpist wants. 🎣
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🌶️ Why add chilli to your particle mix? Because carp don’t just eat with their mouths… they sense everything.
Chilli works on multiple levels underwater:
1️⃣ It leaks attraction fast
Chilli powder and flakes release soluble compounds that travel through the water column quickly. In coloured water or at range, that scent trail helps carp locate your bait far faster than plain particles.
2️⃣ It triggers curiosity (not just hunger)
Capsaicin — the active compound in chilli — irritates the sensitive receptors around a carp’s mouth and barbels. They don’t feel “heat” like we do, but they definitely notice it. That irritation makes them mouth the bait longer… and longer mouthing = better hook holds.
3️⃣ It keeps them feeding
Chilli actually stimulates a feeding response. Once they start grubbing, they keep searching for more. That’s why anglers often see proper feeding spells on chilli-laced spots rather than quick single bites.
4️⃣ It works brilliantly in cold water
When water temps drop and oils struggle to disperse, spices still leak off. Chilli keeps working when fishmeal and oily baits go quiet — perfect for winter and early spring campaigns.
5️⃣ It deters nuisance species
Small silvers and birdlife tend to back off spicy mixes, leaving your baited area intact for the carp.
Our chilli-infused particle mixes are designed to create a feeding zone, not just a pile of bait — a carpet of attraction that keeps fish returning to the spot.
If you’ve never tried spicing your particles… you’re honestly missing one of the simplest edges in carp fishing.
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There’s something very deliberate about properly glugged-up hardened hookbaits, especially when you’re using a food bait range like Nutrabaits.
What you’ve got there is a serious hookbait preparation approach — hardened “Hard Hookers” fully saturated in matching Hook Bait Complex liquids.
That isn’t just for confidence; it’s a controlled leakage system designed to maximise attraction without compromising durability.
Why Hardened Hookbaits?
Hardened hookbaits serve a specific function:
Extended resilience against nuisance species and crayfish
Maintained shape and integrity during long soaks
Improved hair presentation, particularly when fishing over hard spots or in the margins
For someone who fishes tight, moves swims, and often works short sessions, a hardened bait gives you confidence that what’s out there is still working exactly as intended.
The Power of Glugging
When you soak hardened hookbaits in a dedicated Hook Bait Complex (like Big Fish Mix, Trigga Pineapple & N-Butyric, or Trigga Ice), several things happen:
1. Surface Saturation
The outer layer absorbs soluble attractors — amino compounds, esters, organic acids, and oils — creating an immediate scent trail on immersion.
2. Slow Internal Release
Because the bait is hardened, absorption isn’t superficial only. The liquid works into the bait matrix.
Once submerged, you get:
Controlled leaching
Gradual diffusion
Prolonged feeding signals
This is especially effective in colder water, where leakage rates are naturally reduced.
3. Matching the Food Signal
Using the corresponding Hook Bait Complex with the base mix (Big Fish Mix with Big Fish Mix, Trigga with Trigga etc.) reinforces the bait’s nutritional identity. You’re not masking the bait — you’re amplifying it.
In pressured waters where carp have seen everything, consistency in the food signal matters.
Visual & Chemical Attraction
Looking at properly glugged hookbaits:
Darkened outer skin
Oil-rich sheen
Thick, syrupy coating
That isn’t just aesthetic.
That dense coating increases:
Water-soluble dispersion
Olfactory detection range
Lingering scent in the silt or around gravel
When dropped into a clean margin spot — something you favour — that concentrated leakage creates a tight, high-attraction zone without excessive loose feed.
Tactical Applications
Glugged hardened hookbaits are particularly effective when:
Fishing single hookbaits or light PVA bag work
Targeting wary carp in clear water
Leaving rods out longer during overnight sessions
Fishing in cold or high-pressure conditions
For margin fishing under trees — where carp patrol slowly and investigate carefully — that intensified bait signal can be the difference between a nudge and a pickup.
Final Thought
A hardened Nutrabaits hookbait that’s been properly glugged isn’t just “boosted” — it’s engineered for durability and controlled attraction.
It sits there leaking confidence.
And when you’re fishing the way you do — quietly, accurately, and with intent — that’s exactly what you want on the hair.
Hope this helps
Richard
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