
For vertical fishing around heavy grass, the best practical match from this set is dense, heavy feed and scent-based hookbait, not a moving lure-style presentation. The two Bait-Tech Margin Mix options are described as super heavy mixes that can be wetted and cupped in to form a bed of bait, which is useful when you want carp to hold in a tight area above or beside weed. Bait-Tech Big Carp Method Mix (2kg) is another good option for keeping fish grazing in the swim for longer.
For hookbait, Magic Bait Vanilla – Carp Bites is a clean, easy-to-handle scent bait for carp when fish are responding to smell and flavor rather than action. Bait-Tech 5Kg Barbel Bites Meaty Groundbait is useful if you want to lay down a larger feeding area and keep fish feeding longer.
Switch away from these bait-heavy options if:
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