UK Carp & Coarse Fishing

The Pink Pepper Squid range

Posted on August 5, 2022 by richardhandel

The Pink Pepper Squid range has something for everyone. Pop-Ups and Wafters in multiple sizes and a booster spray join the new Active Gel just launched. https://spottedfin.com/product…/carp/pink-pepper-squid/

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Back Out

Posted on August 4, 2022 by richardhandel

I’m back out after a couple of weeks off.

It feels good to be bankside again.

Richard

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Love Krill ?

Posted on August 4, 2022 by richardhandel

Love Krill ? We got you covered. From a pouch of 100% pure Antarctic Krill powder or the brand new luxurious, 2kg pouch of Spicy Krill Big Carp Groundbait made from an exotic blend of milled krill pellets, spices and krill powder. Perfect for specimen carp fishing or river fishing for Barbel.

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Active Gel range

Posted on August 3, 2022 by richardhandel

The new Active Gel range from Spotted Fin. After months of Research & Development, we have developed a new gel, using new techniques, to make any hookbait active. This means, ANY hookbait and comes in your 6 favourite flavours. Using real ingredients such as fishmeals, krill meal, hemp, nut extracts and known carp attractors, plus our new expanding particle, gel formula. Wait till you see the tank tests in the video! See more here: https://spottedfin.com/activegel

Creates an active trail in the water

Activate Gel dissolves into an incredible waterfall of fish stimulants, creating an irresistable beacon for the fish to follow, both above and below.

Easy to use with no mess

With its wide pot, there’s no need to pour liquid over your bait. Just dip your hookbait into the gel and go.

Activates any hookbait

Active Gel works with any hookbait. Use alongside your own favourite hookbaits to enhance their pulling power.

Pulls in more fish

Active Gel is built with Spotted Fin’s proven
fish-attractors and natural stimulants.

Activates within seconds

This gel activates as soon as it hits the water, allowing you to grab quicker bites.

Contains real ingredients

Active Gel is built right – with proper fishmeals, attractants and nutrients in each pot!

Can be fished at depth and range

Active Gel is thick and robust enough to stick to your hookbait, and won’t fall off mid-cast.

A Gel for every situation

Active Gel is supplied in seven carefully chosen flavours, each with their own unique attractants built in. Perfect for a wide range of scenarios.

Description

These active gels are loaded with real ingredients. They are not just a gimmick. They leech real carp catching ingredients and attractors for over 30mins for just a small dip. You can cast your hookbait to the horizon and it will stay on and get down to depth without coming off and create a huge disc of attraction and particles rising and falling in the water column. Zig fishing will take on new meaning with the active gels but can be used on ANY hookbait to make it active. Each pot.. if used correctly with a small dip, can give you over a 100 casts worth. You dont need a lot on the hookbait for the effect.

Classic Corn – Milled hemp and tiger nut extract. Betaines – Matching boilies, hookbaits, liquids available here

Catalyst – Yeasts, Natural Sugars, Betaines – Matching boilies, hookbaits, liquids available here

Pink Pepper Squid – Crushed Black Pepper, Black Pepper Oil, Betaines – Matching products here

Smokey Jack – Tuna Meal, Spices, Betaines – Matching boilies, hookbaits, liquids available here

Krill – Antarctic krill meal, Betaines

Masala Spice – Tikka Masala Oil and exotic spices. Betaines – Matching hookbaits here

Citrus – Citrus Oils, Betaines – Matching Fruit zing hookbaits here

Baiting Pole Tips

Posted on August 2, 2022 by richardhandel

Baiting pole is amazing bits of kit. I have found my one incredibly useful and it’s certainly has helped me catch fish.

Now, before you rush out and buy one, there are a few things to consider.

1. Cost – you will probably think that a 12m pole will be just perfect for you. Not the case – as it’s not even 4-rod lengths from the bank. This means you will need a few extension sections.

2. Carrying it – I have 1 x 12m pole + 11m extension section. I carry it in an old brolly bag, which was lucky, as you can’t buy anything to carry them in

3. Practicality – they are not that easy to use in small swims or slopping swims as you need to lay the pieces out.

4. Being able to use it – this is not about the operator, it’s about the condition of the lake. A crosswind or a strong wind will affect the pole and can easily cause the pole to break.

5. Advise

A. Never use on strong winds.

B. Don’t lift, always push or pull.

D. After 12m add extra floats every 10m.

E. When maneuvering the pole in the water, take your time. As to many side, strains will snap the pole.

F. Dry the pole and keep the joints free of gravel.

G. Treat it with respect.

Hope this helps and doesn’t put you off buying one. They are a great bit of kit and used correctly will help you bank carp.