BIG CARP TECHNICAL PRESENTS: BAIT AND BAITING STRATEGIES. By Rob Maylin and friends.

2014 1st edition. 8vo (151 x 216mm). Pp244. Colour photographs, b/w line illustrations by Gareth Fareham. Green boards, upper board and spine titled in gilt.

"The world of bait is a complicated minefield of misleading propaganda and hype. ...The world of bait is vast, the combinations endless, a unique fish catching bait can be easily achieved with a little thought. So here it is, the ABC encyclopaedia of advanced carp baits, how they work, why they work, and how to use them to their absolute effectiveness. Not a beginners book, you will not find any floating crust or luncheon meat in this volume, this is the definitive collection of all bait and baiting information." This is a sophisticated presentation of the state of the art of the science of carp bait - why it works, how it works and how to employ this understanding effectively. Chapters include: Understanding the science of bait, by Jock Downes; The enigma of bait, by Dr. Keith Sykes; Olfaction and nutritional requirements, by Brian Parker; Nutritional recognition, by Andy Cooper; Ingredients and base mixes, by Brian Parker; Basic enzymes, by Ian Bates; Stimulation, Betaine, by Brian Parker; pH testing, by Brian Parker; Flavours and attractors, by Brian Parker. Don't believe the hype: Bait confusion, by Chris Haswell; Bait buffs beware, by John Baker; I'm no bait buff but..., by Martin Clarke. Bait kitchen articles by Steve Briggs - fish meal boilies, squid mix boilies, bird food boilies, pop-up mix pop-ups, cork ball pop ups, method mix, tiger nuts, hemp, red band seed mix, chick peas, maize; Baiting strategies, by Rick Golder; Boilie baiting patterns, by Nick Burrage; Maggots and the mag-aligner, by Rob Maylin; Bait, one of the keys, by Gary Bolton; Particles, by Julian Cundiff; Tiger edges, by Leon Bartropp; Maize and sweet corn edges, by Leon Bartropp; Pellets edges, by Leon Bartropp; Pop-up edges, by Leon Bartropp; Big Carp's A-Z of frequently asked questions; Bait expert Mark McKenna offers his advice.