Sonubaits

Developed by Des Shipp for catching F1’s and commercial carp F1 has proven to be a revolution in modern fishmeal based groundbaits. It has also proven to be very successful with skimmers too. Since its release it has been the groundbait of choice by many top anglers and proved devastating in many matches at many different venues. By adding a unique blend of sweet attraction to a blend of fishmeals and crushed pellets we have created a groundbait which starts catching from the whistle and with prolonged holding power ensure the fish stay in your swim.

Designed for river Barbel and used by all of our specialist consultants, it is a blend of crushed Hemp and Halibut pellets that have been coarsely ground together to create a mix perfect for the cage feeder, mesh feeder, river feeder or balling in. It also creates a great base for a PVA Stick Mix or a sloppy spod mix.

This clever little addition is best used by shaking some Lava Rocks out into the base of a Method Mould, a little goes a long way so a thin layer is fine. Then put some groundbait or softened 2mm pellets in the Method Mould, then place your hookbait in and add more groundbait or pellets. Firmly press the Method Feeder into the Method Mould and when you release the method feeder the Lava Rocks will be on the top of the feeder. This means that when your Method Feeder has landed the Lava Rocks cause a big cloud of attraction on top of the feeder enticing fish to feed.

Sonubaits Pro Expanders have taken the bait world by storm, removing the requirement of a pellet pump when preparing expander pellets and providing quality expander pellets without hassle. Now, such has been the success of the Pro Expander range, we have unleashed a pre-prepared version for those of you who prefer the ease of having ready-to-use hookbaits waiting in your carryall.

A Bandum is the perfect hookbait for using with a bait band, its unique cylindrical shape with bulbous ends means that they can be banded with ease using a Pellet Bander or a Bait Bander. The bait band sits neatly in the middle slimmer section of the Bandum, this means the hook sits perfectly in the middle of the bait meaning more hooked fish. Also, the Bandum is less likely to be pulled off the hair meaning you can fish more confidently and more efficiently. When fishing for skimmers, match carp or F1's or fishing through the winter months choosing the right sized hookbait is essential and this is when 6mm Band'ums are the perfect choice. They are the smallest in the range, the perfect size for a mini Method Feeder, Pellet Feeder, Banjo Feeder or even fishing on the straight lead and create a visual target which can lead to faster bites, 6mm Band'ums also make an excellent hookbait when using the waggler or pole

A wafter should float, but sink slowly with the weight of a hook attached. This critically balances the wafter and makes it waft. Because it wafts when a fish is feeding, it will rise up more quickly than a standard bottom bait into the fish’s mouth resulting in more hooked fish. If it sinks without the weight of the hook then it is not a wafter, it is a normal sinking bait and will not work as a wafter should. Always check your wafter in a tub of water before using it. Band'um Wafters are a bait that has a buoyancy in between a bottom bait and a pop up, designed to counteract the weight of the hook. Perfect for using with a Method Feeder the Band'um Wafter sits just above the pile of pellets or groundbait on the Method Feeder which means when a fish feeds the Band'um Wafter shoots into the fish’s mouth leading to more and quicker bites. A Band'um is the perfect hookbait for using with a bait band, its unique cylindrical shape with bulbous ends means that they can be banded with ease using a Pellet Bander or a Bait Bander and the bait band sits neatly in the middle slimmer section of the Band'um, this means the hook sits perfectly just below the middle of the bait meaning more hooked fish. Also the Band'um is less likely to be pulled off the hair meaning you can fish more confidently and more efficiently. A Band'um Wafter is also an ideal bait for using on the pellet waggler, because it sinks more slowly than a standard bait the Band'um Wafter spends more time in the feeding zone than a standard bottom bait, giving the carp more opportunity to take it. Band'um Wafters are the hookbait choice of many experts as they are perfect for all species of fish including Carp, Bream, skimmers and F1’s. Because the buoyancy of the Band'um Wafter is counteracted by the weight of the hook and band, you will need to find the right hook for your presentation, usually between a 12 and a 16 is the right size to balance the Band'um Wafter but it will depend on the pattern of hook used.

Sonubaits Bait Booster liquids are incredibly sweet tasting and have been developed alongside our illustrious team of anglers including Des Shipp and Lee Kerry to give your bait an added boost of flavour when looking to gain that all-important edge when out on the bank. They are also fantastic when looking to fine-tune your pellets or groundbait for moulding around a Method Feeder. Supplied in a generous 800ml bottle, add your required amount of Bait Booster directly to feed pellets, groundbait, hookbaits or your feeder to give an instant hit of powerful flavour. Due to the Bait Boosters viscous properties they can also be used to help add a degree of stickiness to your micro’s when looking to load them around a method feeder, whether that be at the start of the session or added throughout the day should your pellets begin to dry out.

Part of the massively successful F1 range, F1 Dark is the perfect mix to use either on its own or to darken down other groundbaits.

Andy Findlay invented the Flat Bed Method Feeder and these are the pellets he uses.