Quick guide to liquid glugs

These simple additions to your baits could be the edge you’re looking for

WHEN it comes to baits, everyone has their favourite groundbait, type of pellet or flavour of boilie that they automatically reach for. But one piece of the bait jigsaw that is often treated as an afterthought, or not even considered at all, is the use of liquids. There are numerous different types of liquid additives and flavourings available that can provide thinking anglers with a whole host of different uses and clever tricks to make their baits stand out from the crowd. Whether it’s simply boosting the flavour of your hookbait or loosefeed or actually creating a colourful cloud of attraction in the water, there’s a liquid to do the job. This month we take a look at six of the most common types of liquids and how with the minimum of effort they can easily add a few bonus fish to your net.