Imitation Baits.

[boilie]

I've been using the imitation corn made by Enterprise Tackle for the past year now with some great results whilst carp fishing either using it in conjunction with the real thing or even on its own.
The bait gives off no noticeable smell so obviously is visually attractive yet i have caught in highly coloured water on this bait even when fished on its own with no free offerings as attraction.
In these cases i have obviously put the bait in the carps path or natural feeding area, does the plastic hold an attraction in its own right? The buoyant nature of the bait helps to eliminate the weight of the hook and makes the bait behave very naturally so adding to its appeal.
Another one of Enterprises baits that i have used with great success is their artificial mixer when surface fishing for carp, These are viewed differently from sub surface baits and a lot of the success of the Enterprise mixer is the ability of the artificial to hold the hook clear of the water / carps sight. I have just purchased some imitation maggots for use when Chub fishing and intend to give these a try, Do any of you use these plastic baits? How successful do you find them?

[Andrew Burgess]

Yes Boilie, I also been using the imitation corn from the Enterprise Tackle for quite a while noow and in various colour as well. My catch is also a bit of mixture of sometime they do work and sometime they don't work.

I also have been used casters, wasp grubs, hailbuit pellets and bloodworms but my favourite is also the Enterprise Chum mixer as well as I have been using them on my private carping pool - it is pure brilliant, just like a real thing and as their hooking insructions do work as the hook always land in the water on the right side due to the small weight hidden under the mixer - a class design

[longshank]

Hello to everyone in the forum,

My name is Andy Commons and I’m very pleased to meet you. I’m new to this forum however I have spoken to Frank on several occasions in the past, so a big hello to you Frank. Also I would like to say hello to all the moderators of this forum.

I was looking through your forum when I came across the post regarding imitation baits which Boilie left. First of all I would like to say… I’m pleased to meet you Boilie and what a great question you have asked.

Plastic / synthetic baits have been on the market now for many years and have been very successful in all parts of the fishing fraternity, including match fishing. I’m a carp angler of sorts and rely heavily on synthetic baits on at least one of my rods when fishing.

Why do I do this? This is a question I have asked myself many times before and when I saw your question, I thought I would try to explain, the reason why I think plastic / synthetic baits work so well.

Artificial baits such as sweet corn, worms, Uncut Fishing wonder baits and plastic grubs can dominate our waters in both summer and winter months. They are great for attacking fishing scenarios we stumble upon; plastic baits stay on the hook longer and can be easily presented in difficult situations unlike natural baits.

They will also with stand constant attack from nuisance fish; if you are carp angler this can be an extremely good advantage to have, especially if you’re using a maggot rig with an artificial maggot as bait.

Plastic baits do not have to retain an aroma before they will catch fish nor do any other bait thinking about it; they merely have to resemble a food source…

Those are just a few advantages using plastic / synthetic baits, there are others? Provided you don’t lose them you will never have to purchase one again. Also carp anglers are constantly sticking boilie pins in baits and more often than not, most synthetic baits will with stand this kind of treatment again and again.

Boilie, you said that you must have cast your artificial bait into an area of feeding fish? This could be true however, don’t rule out the possibilities of a fish hunting just for single baits, this does happen my friend. Many carp anglers’ spod large amounts of baits on gravel bars, clear patches in weed and so on, just to catch carp. Over the years, I have come to the conclusion that carp associate large beds of baits as possible danger areas for feeding. You stick with the plastic baits my friend they work really well. (Proofs on the bank)

Before I go Boilie, here’s a situation for you! If you wake up in the middle of the night, I will bet my bottom Dollar you don’t put the light on? This is because you know where everything is… Just like carp do!

Kind Regards

Longshank.

www.uncutfishing.co.uk

[boilie]

for the reply andy. Great info
Took a look at you site, look sound.
I seen the stuff you are selling, i will take a look again tomorrow. Been a long hard weekend, with the kids.
And the wife
get some shut eye, and come back, read the post better. Thanks for your input, and welcome to the forum Andy.

[longshank]

No problem Boilie, I was just happy to add a little light to your question. After all it was a question I had often pondered myself, glad it helped you.

Thanks for your kind words regarding the UCF website too.

Take care my friend.

Kind Regards

Longshank.