Fishing Tips, Techniques & Recipes

Many of today's top carp baits rely heavily on Haith's Baits' products and none is so popular as our original Robin Red. Big Fish Mix, for instance is probably one...

Groats are one of the best micro particles going, the equal of hemp seed any day, in my book. These tiny grains actively promote aggressive and competitive feeding and are...

There are many ways to catch tench, some specialists will target them in using similar tactics to carp angling but in a scaled down manner, using a double or triplicate...

One of the most successful tactics for those in the know over the past few years has been the use of large beds of cooked hempseed with a hook bait...

I first wrote about groundbaiting for carp way back in 1985. I had just returned from a non-fishing trip to France and saw how the French anglers had perfected the...

Anyone tried sunflower hearts as carp bait? These are actually de-husked sunflower seeds, and unlike the seeds themselves, the hearts sink ok. I tried them for the first time this...

Anyone tried sunflower hearts as carp bait? These are actually de-husked sunflower seeds, and unlike the seeds themselves, the hearts sink OK. I tried them for the first time this...

I see so much 'advice' about the 'correct' way to prepare Red Band Pigeon Conditioner suggesting that you simply need to put the Red Band in a freezer box, pour...

In the past I wrote a short piece on here about using glycerin - aka glycerol - to help preserve a batch of bait with photos showing some treated high...

Did you know that you can extend the shelf life of your boiled bait by simply giving the boilies a light coating of Glycerin? This can be bought at most...

John Townsend posts his first blog for the Big Red - we finally find out about Adam Roots OCD and his 'shiny Trangia stove' plus the passion for the countryside...

As I'm sitting here writing this the wind is howling around outside my cottage and this rain seems never to stop, it`s all gone a bit Noah and although it...

I had a PM from a Carp Forum member the other day as follows: "Hi Ken, Would a recipe of 50/50 Haith's CLO & SuperRed work as a boiled bait?...

Following on from my last blog entry in which I looked at jelly baits, I want to revisit this concept, this time incorporating seeds and micro particles Hopefully, the photos...

If you have visited our Facebook page you will know that we often run a feature called Throwback Thursday. Well here's a real throwback for you, a bait that was...

It seems ages ago when I got a message from Ken Townley tentatively asking me if I would be interested in testing some up and coming baits for Haith’s... Well,...

The long wait of over a year had passed oh so slowly but at last we were back at Le Queroy. After last years impressive visit I was keen to...

I have always tended to use boilies in my fishing as a whole and only really dabbled occasionally with particle hook baits; that was until a couple of seasons ago....

There are a lot of bait firms around these days and an equally large number of good base mixes, all of which are 'guaranteed' to empty the lake for you....

Ken Townley's boilie recipe worked a treat for first time boilie maker Chris Jones This recipe was provided by Ken Townley to help Chris make his first ever home made...

I think most carp anglers would agree that summer is by far the most productive time of the year for catching carp. They are at their most active and they...

Recently the fishing for most of the lakes that I angle upon has been rather slow and I put this down to the huge amounts of free protein readily available...

Wednesday, 17th June 2015 Most of my fishing over the last month or so has been short sessions of between three and five hours. So this time around I thought I would...

In this the second article that I wrote for Tim Paisley I look back at my first tentative steps into the more complex world of HNVs, HERNVs, enzymes and aminos....

Nel corso dei miei 20 anni di carpfishing ho capito una cosa fondamentale nella costruzione dei mix, l’ importanza delle materie prime!!! Questo significa che occorre non solo saper scegliere...

Hi my name is Peter Green and I have been making my own baits for 32 years using various Haith’s products, Robin Red being a particular favourite along with Red...

Tuesday, 26th May 2015 This is a rehashed version of the very first article I had published in Carpworld. It featured in issue 1 - the one with Rod on the cover...

  Liquid Robin Red makes its grand entrance into the Croatian market, bringing with it the renowned allure and effectiveness anglers have come to expect. As this enticing liquid flows...

Haith’s Approved Bait Firm - KB Boilie Draaiservice and their team of field testers and customers have all been experiencing a fantastic success rate with their range of new boilies,...

Today I want to show you a neat little trick with good old luncheon meat...You remember luncheon meat, don't you? Yes, that's right, the stuff the old boys used back...

Can the promise of a new kitchen stop Adam fishing? Err…no! I promised my wife that she would get the kitchen that she so rightly should have... I`m trying to...

  Wednesday, 29th April 2015 To pinch a phrase from a mate of mine: it’s blog time! This month I’m going to run through my spomb/spod mixes; everything that goes into these...

Dirk Van Hoecke landed 3 fantastic looking carp while out field testing another NEW boilie from "Approved Bait Firm" KB Boilie Draaiservice (Belgium) “Birdy Orange” which contains Haith's genuine Robin...

It is a sad fact that most anglers seem quite content simply to follow the latest bait trend or fad rather than try thinking for themselves. It’s a depressing state...

There is a saying in carp fishing that goes something like, find 'em, feed 'em, catch 'em. The second and third aspects of that mantra are pretty straight forward; it...

Ken Townley has written some fantastic pieces on these types of baits before, but this is my view of bird food baits… The four bird food bait recipes I am...

One of the finest ways I know of acquiring knowledge is by watching fish and assessing how they react to baits and rigs. It really is an eye opener and...

Some time ago on the `Farmvine,` through a rural contact that I`m lucky to have, I heard of a lovely private and virtually unfished pool. I had the farmers phone...

There are loads of magazines and DVDs out there that aim to show you every possible rig and bait permutation on God's earth. Sadly, however, there are few articles or...

Let's continue my brief look at some more aspects of what we call watercraft. For many angler's watercraft is only about using your eyes and looking at the lake, observing...

Recently the weather has been up and down, one day very cold and another warm overcast and wet/drizzly… During a period of cold weather it was with some trepidation I...

I hope everybody had a good Christmas and New Year. This time around I’m going to go through my preparation and use of Tiger Nuts. Tiger Nuts are a lot of...

Hi, my name is Anthony Wood and I have been making baits for over 20 years.  I started out just making basic paste recipes with my granddad and progressed from...

After the relative failure of not getting one of the `mythical`fives from the previous mentioned writings, I jumped at the chance to accompany a very good friend of mine to...

The final installment of Opening the door to Aladdin's Cave 2014 MASS BAITS Anyone who has ever watched carp, tench or barbel attack a carpet of hempseed or groats will...

Opening the door to aladdins cave continued... ROBIN RED LIQUID Robin Red Liquid has been field tested extensively for the past 12 months. We were offered several prototypes of varying...

Here we are nearing the start of a new year and I find it hard to believe that it is nearly 15 years since I first started working for John...

Very recently I eagerly opened a heavy package delivered to my door...it was the new `SuperSoft’ Robin Green & Garlic pellets from Haith’s, sent to me to try out... As...

For reasons that have never been made clear to me, it has been over two and a half years since we last visited Le Queroy. Come to think of it,...

Nestled in the tranquil French countryside lies Ken Townley's Le Queroy, an angler's paradise that has garnered widespread acclaim for its breathtaking captures showcased in his photographs. The scenic beauty...

Making pellet hookbaits to match the new Robin Red & Garlic high attract pellets... For this blog I’m going to concentrate on the Robin Red & Garlic High Attract pellets...

It was a cold and damp Sunday morning, along with around 7 other anglers I did not expect to do very well due to the weather and because the fish...

This time Steve was testing our new Robin Red & Garlic Base Mix: “I used the Garlic powder to make a paste.” The Metropolitan Police “A” Team won the 54th...

Oliver's eyes gleamed with anticipation, brandishing his latest conquest with a radiant grin etched across his face. It had been a month since his last fishing expedition snapshot, and now...

ROBIN RED® Logo and *unique* licence number - look out for it For the last twelve months we have been making it easier for anglers to see who’s using genuine...

“Making your own bait is simple,” explains Ken Townley. “Here's how you go about it.” What you’ll need: First of all you'll need a decent sized saucepan and a well...

Always look for the official Robin Red® logo and licence. In 2011, we launched an initiative to make it easier for anglers to locate genuine Robin Red. The initiative involved...

David Haith looks back through Haith's archived recipe cards to uncover the truth behind Robin Red. Google Robin Red and it won't be long before you find a forum discussing...

  I'm thrilled to share with you the exciting news of my latest catch—a stunning 29lb beauty landed with Haith's Red Band particle mix. Utilising this irresistible bait blend, paired...

Oliver Cass age 7 first ever mirror caught on Robin Red Pellets. At woodland waters. Excitement bubbled within Oliver Cass, a seven-year-old with eyes wide and full of wonder, as...