A: The Mainline Essential Cell Boilies are specifically designed for carp angling in freshwater environments. While they may attract some saltwater species, their effectiveness in saltwater is not guaranteed. These game-changing dumbell wafters are no fuss, easy to use, and versatile enough to suit any angler's preference. Whether you want to use a band, hair rig, or bayonet, the Mainline Match Dumbell Wafters Red Krill will fit your needs. This adaptability means you can focus more on the thrill of the catch and less on the technicalities of rigging. Wafters make the perfect rod and line hookbait for quality fish, be it carp, bream, F1s, tench…most big fish love them! The reason they work so well is because they are very robust, and often left alone by small fish. The different flavours and colours available give anglers options to catch in different conditions, and often you’ll find a particular colour or flavour stands out on a certain day. Wafters also make a great hookbait when fishing the bomb and pellet, with the bright stand-out and wafting hookbait being the perfect target bait!” The Dumbell shape is perfect for banded hookbait attachment How do you get the best from Wafters?

Mainline Baits is the biggest name in carp bait, a position it has proudly held since it was established in 1990. The Essex based brand has become synonymous with carp capture worldwide, and consistently produces the highest quality carp bait on the market. The company has a simple aim – to help you, the angler, catch more, whilst at the same time providing the carp with the food they need to grow and thrive. Pellets have a high oil content and are seen as one of the most attractive forms of baiting in the summer months. They are high in protein, which will keep the carp feeding for hours once they’ve started and are comparatively cheap when compared to other forms of bait – which is ideal for ‘little and often’ styles of freebie feeding. They are also one of the most versatile forms of baiting. You can mix a bulk of fishing pellets into a groundbait mix, use them compressed into a feeder, or rigged as part of your hook bait setup. As with all the baits we’ve discussed, pellets come in a huge range of flavours too, although most of the pellets tend to be on the ultra-meaty and fishy flavoured side of things, rather than sweeter. You can read more about each of these bait choices, what to use when and the best ways to use them for carp fishing all in our Ulitmate Carp Bait Guide series. Read Part 1, 2, 3& 4 over on the Angling Direct blog as well as a variety of other bait related guides!

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You can be confident, then, that when you fish with Mainline’s bait you will be able to catch carp wherever you are in the world. In fact, multiple catches of the same fish are routine as it produces bait that carp just can’t resist. Loans available to permanent UK residents aged 18 and over. Subject to status. Eligibility and conditions apply. Shelf-Life Version: Enjoy the convenience and extended freshness of a shelf-life boilie without sacrificing performance. However, as with all things in angling, there are cons to using pellets too. The biggest strength of pellets (their speedy breakdown) is also their biggest weakness, as you might find yourself having to change your hook bait regularly – potentially disturbing the water. They are also popular amongst a huge range of fish, including the likes of barbel and tench. If you’re targeting carp specifically, this could lead to lots of ‘nuisance’ bites from unwanted fish.

Full Range of Complementary Baits: Maximise your angling success with the additional range of Essential Cell Pop-Ups, Wafters, Groundbait, Additives, Pellets, and Particles. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit.

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Our range of carp fishing baits includes pellets, boilies, groundbaits, additives, and particle baits. Carp pellets are a versatile bait that can be used for pre-baiting or on the hook, while carp boilies are a classic choice that come in a variety of sizes, flavors, and colors. Pop-up baits are perfect for heavily fished waters, and carp groundbait can be mixed with water to create a flavorful bait mix that can be used in method feeders, PVA bags, and more. Our bait mix is ideal for hiding the fishing hook, while particle baits like seeds, corn, and nuts are firm favorites for carp. Its ethos of innovation means that Mainline Baits is always one step ahead of the game, and, most importantly, the fish. This gives you the edge on the bank, and you’ll be able to out-fish your peers every time. The comapny firmly believes that using bait which has been manufactured with carp in mindis key to the success of the anglers who fish with Mainline. The ‘Washed Out’ appearance of the Pastel Barrel Wafters is the first noticeable characteristic within this hookbait range - perfect for targeting wary or the pressured carp commonly found in today’s fisheries. Yet this light colour tone does not reflect the high attract nature of the hookbait containing high quality liquid flavours, enhancers and sweeteners used at optimum levels. Couple these visual and flavour stimulants with the barrel-like shape and poised, critical-balance of the wafter and you have an advanced hookbait that fish find difficult to resist or reject! Taken in conjunction with this are the distinctive colours of the flavourings - all of which are extremely eye-catching for the fish. Add this to the great taste they’re giving off into the water, and you’ll understand why the fish can’t help themselves when it comes to this bait. The hookbait’s natural buoyancy also comes into its own here, with the prolonged longevity of its time off the bed meaning that it has got plenty of time for a huge catch to spot it.