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PRE ORDER NOW, EXPECTED DUE DATE MID OCTOBER. Books will be shipped as soon as we receive stock.

This is the story of the Legend John Baker and his unrivalled wealth of knowledge all things bait. 

My book is about change – the change since the days of early style specimen hunting and traditional baits such as breadcrust and luncheon meat into modern boilies and paste; the immense change in fishing tackle technology brought about by the hair rig, carbon fibre rods, mass produced boilies; the influence of bait field testers and social media; my own change from the schoolboy bicycling to my local park lake who only a few years later helped set up one of the first ever bait companies – Bait’78. My involvement in the BCSG and CAA, writing articles and giving talks; the privilege of fishing some of the best venues in the country and rubbing shoulders with great carp anglers at Savay Lake, Duncan Kay’s, Eggetts and Ashlea Pool. This is my 50-year journey which has changed my own outlook on fishing and might change yours too!

For the first time I tell the real story of the late Lenny Middleton and his incredible invention of the hair rig which went on to revolutionise specialist angling; how I tested and designed my own versions of HNV bait and researched new flavours; formed an artisan bait business in 1991 and developed the first range of commercial barbel bait. Of turning an unloved gravel pit into my own fishery; and my life-changing experience of surviving cancer. And, of course, I describe in detail how to make DIY boilie and paste bait in a clear and understandable way. I explain why I believe that bait is the last remaining edge in specialist angling; why particular flavours and additives are attractive to fish; and how you can use this knowledge to your advantage. My aim is to provide enough information and understanding for you to make your own base mixes, boilies and paste bait in all its forms, and use it to catch the fish of your dreams. Now is the time for me to share my findings with you and I sincerely hope you enjoy reading my book.

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