Whats your all time best John Baker base Mix 
And the additive you put with it for Barbel
As lots of Barbel anglers have there own idea ?
And the additive you put with it for Barbel
As lots of Barbel anglers have there own idea ?
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John Baker Base mix
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Twitcher |
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Posts: 1048 (25/07/06 20:49) |
Most of my Barbel fishing requires a fairly instant bait. Whilst experimenting I had little or no success with a couple of JB mixes (F&F and Krunch), so reverted back to my trusty Mainline baits mixes
 Also think I heard somewhere that JB has packed it in due to ill health? Neil |
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Mole |
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Posts: 2281 (25/07/06 21:06) |
I say never rule anything out when it comes to trying new baits for fishing.
I have caught barbel on Bakers complete dog mix, they are moist but will dry out quickly if left out in daylight. Also work well when dry for carp on the surface. Bakers, same family? |
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manu31999 |
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Posts: 1173 (25/07/06 21:11) |
Ok Then 2 Replys Nothing to do with Thread.
 If you dont want to post it just leave it in my in Box Come on then someone must have had Barbel on it.
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kenjiblaster25 |
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Posts: 1902 (25/07/06 21:34) |
Sorry to make u struggle for good answers, but I spent £52 on John Baker's products, caught stuff all. Spent £2 on bakers dog biscuits caught carp and barbel. Personally I'd invest in something else. Granted there will anglers who do well on it, but I think some who do bait heavily. There are plenty of baits out there with quicker and cheaper results.
Hope you find what you are looking for. Ken |
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johngp |
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Posts: 610 (25/07/06 21:56) |
i use john bakers products for 1 year now and my results were a little slow to start with but now played around with it and some of his other products and bang the results to this season have been instant and there are many people who slate but once you get a lttle edge that works you are off
the edge is ? im sure most people will be the same 
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Mole |
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Posts: 2281 (25/07/06 22:03) |
John, I see by your profile we share the same hobbies.
 When you say you played with it, what do you mean? Adding something else? In which case it them becomes a different product. My theory is - Adverts catch Anglers. Natural baits catch fish. |
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johngp |
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Posts: 610 (25/07/06 22:15) |
thats why its my little edge mole for me to know and for nobody else to know .. it could be all john baker or it might not but no one will ever know lol
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barbeljoe |
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Posts: 1678 (25/07/06 22:17) |
Quote: People often spend ages messing around with additives/flavour levels in their base mixes, so i doubt anyone will be willing to give away their hard work (and money to mess about with the baits!) so freely. I personally always hear of some people using these baits (I.E - they seem to get rave reviews in the mags) with great success, but speaking to people whom i have fished with/actually know, they have never really experienced any great success using baits from the J.B stable. Still, that's not to say they are a bad bait - perhaps they didn't find 'the' mix, or they didn't apply it properly or for long enough....? Dunno. |
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johngp |
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Posts: 610 (25/07/06 22:20) |
spot on barble joe you summed it up there
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Twitcher |
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Posts: 1048 (25/07/06 22:38) |
Quote: Used two stated mixes, no results, sorry if that @#%$ in your cupboard. Just an honest opinion from practical use. What's your fav then? With respect, Neil |
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Belachan |
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Posts: 71 (25/07/06 22:53) |
manu31999
I've had some success with his Savoury Spice mix, could depend on what you add to it, though. I generally add salmon oil to most of my mixes and Thai fish sauce instead of salt. As my username suggests; shrimp cake has become a regular ingredient. I also use nutrabaits and solar base mixes, but have been developing my own formula for a couple of seasons. Trying it out on the Teme next week, weather/temperatures permitting. Good luck and have fun with it. Barbeljoe How's it going? Not been in touch for a while. You're becoming more eloquent and diplomatic every post. Regards Mark |
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barbeljoe |
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Posts: 1678 (25/07/06 23:07) |
Hey Mark,
Yeah, it's been a while - you have PM. Hope all goes well on the Teme Had a super few days up there a week or two ago ATB, Joe. |
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Gudgeonboy |
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Posts: 159 (25/07/06 23:33) |
Hello Nigel,
I have used John Bakers flavours and base mixes for over 10 years. In my opinion, they are amongst the best you will find commercially available. When I 1st fished on the Gt Ouse, I used meat and other boilies, and caught 8 fish in 2 seasons. The next season, John had just released his Search 4 flavour and the Original Barbel base mix. I caught 3 the fish day I used it, and caught consistently on it for the next 3 or 4 seasons, including several repeat captures. I can only say that I think it was out fishing other baits from the captures ,or lack of them around me. I have not used any of the other Barbel base mixes, as I was happy catching on this one. I was using half a mil of flavour per egg. His flavours are good, and consistent, which is something you need if you are using the bait for a long period. We all have personal preferences for our bait, and I think the most important thing you can have is confidence in your bait and what you are doing. Use with confidence. Good luck Simon |
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northernmunkey |
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Posts: 255 (26/07/06 09:59) |
IMHO
I tried using frost and flood to flavour my meat over the winter as recommended on the bottle...fished several sessions over several swims. Not a sniff. Went back to elipses (in a semi flood conditions) and caught straight away. Maybe chance, maybe not. One bottle of JB flavour cost the same as 5kgs of elipses. I personally cannot afford the expense. Regards Sean |
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davhall |
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Posts: 4003 (26/07/06 10:50) |
Quote: yep, JB was in harefield tackle with john and JB has throat cancer and is taking it easy for while. so wish him well. i love JB's bio shellfish pellet for loose feed. i got some search4 boillies and find they are to hard by far. |
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albert watkinson |
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Posts: 1285 (26/07/06 16:07) |
i have used jb mixes but had limited success with them .i dont think there is a wonder mix and although i am old i keep an open mind.at one time you could bag up on stinking casters but tats another story.
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