You've basically said it yourself right at the beginning, if it's working stick with it.... If not try something else and ask about what people think about certain Baits (Trial and error)... I started off in Nash Candy Nut, did some fish, since moved to Sticky, got better results, now trying another bait option (Not Boilies) and myself and a mate have caught 21 fish in 2 sessions upto 31lb and that with no offerings around them and no pre-baiting.
I ain't no Tom Dove or Mark Pitchers but Fishing is mainly a hobby and if everyone had the option we would be on the freshest and best Baits possible, but LIFE has other means and ways, and when we do get out on the bank hopefully we give 110% and try to reap the rewards.
I'll stick to my SKS all Purple I think, if I was to upgrade I'd go to the Gizmos, the SKX are too bulky, if I had the chance I'd go for the TXI D's all Purple (£550)
Sonik are doing there Annual trade on Katlov Lakes in Czech Republic.... Few things on way soon / 2022 also....
Xtractor Pro reel, 2/3 Rod Xtractor pod,
Don't like em me, look cheap and seen some identical.
If you zoom in on the Sonik then look at the above, VERY similar, but price won't be I bet... £90 for 4 receiver, bet Soniks are £190 3 n receiver.
I'll wait for the YouTube video on Tradeshow.
So what would class these days as a GOOD bait?.... Freezer / Shelf life.
Sticky Krill, Sticky Manilla?
Mainline Link, Mainline Cell?
CCMoore Live System?
I do agree in some sense, 95% of all my gear is Sonik... Bivvy, Bed, Alarms, Rods, Reels, Pod, Luggage, etc... Terminal as all mainly korda, but now n again do a top up order from Bank Tackle.
Luckily it's not actual hard rust, I've just got some lubricating grease out garage, put it on a cloth and it wiped off, so I've cleaned all the stems on the reels and under the caps... New line will be soaking tomorrow night and put on Monday morning.
Think I need to do it more often too, lately some of my fish in last session came from margins, so be set back more next week when I'm next out... Was planned for Saturday night while the Mrs was out, but lads 1st game of season is 10.30 kick off, then his England training at 4pm, so I'll be nice and stay at home, go next weekend inst2
I think I'm an impulse buyer, like, oooo see it, buy it, store it, don't use /need it, sell it..... But my next purchase I'm looking for is a decent (like cygnet/saber) weigh tripod.
Got rid of a fait bit gear recently....
Sonik AXS Brolly, Bait Boat, Sonik Xtractor Setup (Rod, Reel, Net, Rod Bag, Distance Sticks)... Just short £400 for the lot....
Just got now what I need / want for myself for carp fishing.... Little en still got his 1 rods setup and a float rod.
Wish I was out.... Worked yesterday n working today.... Its a last minute request from the boss.... So I said I'd work Saturday for Double n Sunday for triple... He's said do it.... £26 P/H for Saturday... £39 P/H for Sunday.... Winner winner....