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In reply to Post #22
Oops thanks mozzi never spotted that.
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In reply to Post #21
Aye but tge post was 3 year ago 😂 polite and decent offer though!
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In reply to Post #20
My post explained. ...the original post said he will have no bait freezer due to moving, my post said if he wantsa freezer come andtake mine free of charge as I don't use it.
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In reply to Post #18
Or just come to stamford and collect my freezer......
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In reply to Post #10
For me Baitworks shelflife is alot softer than their freezer bait and breaks down quicker.
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In reply to Post #15
Gutted Jay stopped making NB2, im considering going back on Plum Zing
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In reply to Post #1
The only ones I've used in recent years are from Oxford carp baits, they are excellent shelf life baits, I reckon it would be hard to tell between the freezer baits and shelf life once thawed out. And if it's softer baits you want these are well worth a look.
Sample packs are available 👍
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Big thumbs up for the A Bait. The Wasp is excellent, would happily take it anywhere. Was in the same position as you a few years ago and tried loads of different shelf life baits before setting on Jay’s stuff.
It’s rolled at ABS these days which gives you an indication of quality too 
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In reply to Post #10
The shelf life seems a lot softer than the freezer which I prefer and also the shelf life takes on glug well.
I still have some bait in the freezer but it’s easier keeping shelfies in my van.
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In reply to Post #1
Look at dna baits.
Been using slk in freezer and now on shelf life
Not seen any difference in catch rate
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In reply to Post #9
“and prefer the shelf life over freezer.”
This is a statement that I have heard quite often in recent times. I am just wondering - why do you prefer the shelf life variant? For what reason?
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I’ve used A Baits in the past but now use Baitworks and prefer the shelf life over freezer.
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Baitworks do good shelf life
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In reply to Post #1
Abait or Quest baits
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In reply to Post #1
So far can recommend Baitworks Atlantic Heat shelf-life, I can't vouch for it's winter success as I only started using it from Spring but it's been very good for me, it's a soft bait with good texture, colour and spicy taste.
Not sure as to the best quality out there but these get a big thumbs up from me.
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In reply to Post #1
I have been using hinders betanana for a few months now, catching a few on them as well, nice soft bait, only slight negative is that its only available in 12 and 15mm sizes
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In reply to Post #3
A Baits.. plum zing and wasp do the business.. Jason certainly know his stuff
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In reply to Post #1
I have used Essential baits b5 Shellfish Plum shelfies for some years now, and I have complete faith in them. But it's not a soft bait and you have to buy larger quantities to get the price down, but they have caught everywhere I have taken them.
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Good mate of mine uses A bait and only fishes days.
He does very well indeed, often better than those with more time.
Carp do seem to like it for sure.
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I've not used sheflife baits since the 90's when I didn't have access to a freezer and now I'm moving I am going to be in the same situation soon.
The two bait companies I use don't do sheflife and in fact both have said they won't consider it due to what goes in their bait. I didn't want to change but there isn't another way I can see.
So what shelflife baits would you recommend and which are the best quality in your opinion? Ideally a softer bait if that is possible.
One firm I have considered in the A Bait as I've heard good things about Jason and his baits
Thanks guys
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