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Episode 100 of the carp cast has been released (not sure how long ago) this is being discussed at the point I am listening to it now with Warwick Holmes Hughes and cundiff

I seem to recall Frank Warwick talking about this, he was lobbing singles much further than anyone else could and Pretending to be baiting up with normal boilies so no one sussed it

I think it was Jerry Hammond who messed up one of his mixes before and it was either doubled or trebled the recommended flavour levels and had his best hit ever on those hookbaits. I can check out his book again to make sure if needed lol

Firstly the misshapen baits, you're likely boiling on too fast a boil. It only needs to be on a light simmer. I do 14mm baits for 3 mins on a light simmer and it never damages them. Secondly the smell, it will wash out on cooking, maybe more so if I am correct with the above issue. (Too high and it also knocks out the dye a bit too FYI). 10ml per 1 egg is all I use and I can get it coming through after 24hrs in the lake still. I air dry for a week, put them in a bag, coat them with flavour, air dry again for a week and repeat once more. I'll then pot them up and add a couple sprays of flavour (or mix of flavours) and give them a shake. A few days and it should be absorbed and you'll have very over flavoured and smelly baits. It soon washes out to a good level though. Also remember some flavours will linger more than others, and quality will vary. I have found catchitlabs, AA baits and some of the CCMoore flavours to be good quality. Sometimes it's a bit hit and miss but if you can get samples sent out then it saves on buying a big batch of dud flavour.

You're in luck, they come with free crayons!

No not at all, fairly good packaging, have you had one delivered damaged ? Mine was delivered by Royal Mail......sadly the wife has stolen it off me and said I can have it back at Christmas... I didn’t argue though as she purchased 3 greys rods and 3 shimano ultrgra 1400’s that were supposed to be for Christmas and I have been using them for the last few weeks ( I think she forgot they were a Xmas pressie 😁