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14/05/2026

12/05/2026

💥 TIP OF THE WEEK 💥

In association with Match Fishing Magazine

Q: "If you had to pick just one colour pellet and one groundbait mix to cover all your commercial fishing, what would it be?"

🗨 Nick Speed says: "Especially when it comes to “bait”, I try to keep my bait choice as simple as possible, so when we’re talking about colour choice, in my opinion there’s only one “base” colour I stick to especially with commercial fishing, and that’s green.

For well over 20 years now, I’ve always been a massive fan of implementing the colour green into my bait armoury. I suppose a lot of this confidence comes from years of using Dynamite Swim Stim Betaine Green groundbait as my main groundbait for approaches such as the method feeder and margin work, and of course the confidence of knowing that this particular colour is inviting for fish to settle over and feed with confidence, and as a result, I then wanted to expand this formula into other areas of my bait choice, such as micro pellets.

So again, for many years I’ve been a massive fan of soaking the colour of my pellets to a tinge of green, by using Betaine Green Pellet Soak, as not only do I believe that this additional additive and colour gives my pellets that extra attraction from the norm, but again, it’s also a “natural” shade that seems to appeal to all species of fish.

The most important factor to also consider is contrast, so especially with a method feeder, green groundbait/pellets, really does amplify the colour of my hookbait, for example, yellow 7mm Dynamite Speedy Washters which in my opinion, invites fish to intercept my hookbait quicker…

This principle also applies to margin fishing, where you might be feeding groundbait down the edge and using hookbaits such as bunches of maggots or corn over the top..

For this reason throughout the majority of the yearly seasons, I will always use green as my base colour for both my groundbait and pellets, and it’s only really in the depths of the winter where I’ll change my groundbait to a darker mix (such as Black Swim Stim) to marry with the clarity of the water, and of course the species that are in more abundance during the colder months, such as roach, skimmers, and the occasional F1.

I hope the biggest part of the above you’ll take away and use within your fishing armoury is, keeping your colour choice logical, and natural for the surroundings your faced with…"

We'll post another tip here next Wednesday!

10/05/2026

💚 BETAINE GREEN GROUNDBAIT 💚

The Original - A staple mix with some coarse particles that's ideal for a hybrid, Method, edge fishing or pole fishing on the deck. It also makes an incredible paste when over-wet!

Milled Expander - A light, fluffy mix that's superb for dusting off Method micros or for making into a slop/wet nuggets when catching F1s shallow is on the cards. It's also a superb low feed groundbait in the winter months as it has no coarse particles.

Feeder - Packed with larger particles, the Feeder groundbait is the number one groundbait for big waters when you're trying to hold carp and bream in your swim for longer periods. It takes a lot of water and is incredibly dense - making it ideal for deep venues or even when you want a groundbait that stays on the bottom when fishing your edge line.

Which is your favourite?

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

Rag Worm due in this week at Absolute Tackle, limited quantity so book on 01227 636724 to save being dissapointed. £26 a pound.

15/02/2026

Feature-packed. Wallet-friendly. HeroX Alarms.

The 3+1 set comes in at under £100, with a free bivvy light, 8 VTS settings, night-glow LEDs, intelligent mute mode and forward/backward indication and more - these alarms are big on features, light on cost.

15/02/2026

🎣 Drennan Zeppler Floats

A proven favourite for pike and zander anglers, the Drennan Zeppler is known for its stability, visibility, and reliability. Its short, chunky shape keeps it sitting right in the water, even with big baits or in flowing conditions.

With a high-visibility tip, tough construction, and a range of sizes to suit everything from stillwaters to rivers, the Zeppler gives clear bite indication when it matters most.

Simple, effective, and trusted — a proper predator float!

07/02/2026

21/12/2025

Acolyte Silverfish Barbless & Micro Barbed

Acolyte Silverfish hooks are hand tied to 30cm of Acolyte Fluorocarbon to provide consistent bait presentation for float and feeder fishing. Both patterns are suited to traditional silverfish baits such as maggots, casters and small pieces of worm, with fine wire construction and reliable point durability.

Key Features:
• Fine wire silverfish patterns
• Barbless or micro barbed options
• Tied to 30cm Acolyte Fluorocarbon
• Suitable for maggots, casters and small worm segments