Quest Baits have released yet another little gem in the shape of their new ‘Pimple Pops’.
These are tiny little fluorescent pop-ups which are being supplied in tubs with several mixed colours (same flavour) to cover differing needs.
Quest Baits owner Shaun Harrison told us…
“Small hook baits have been a major part of my fishing for many years. I like the hook bait to be smaller than the freebies as I’m convinced they rouse less suspicion. It is usual for me to trim the skin off my standard baits thus making them visually smaller. Winter time especially allows the use of mini baits and after the capture of a 30lb plus February mirror out of the Mangrove on a micro 4mm artificial bait it really got me thinking.
One 4mm artificial, sat out in splendid isolation, had tricked that carp into having a go in what were far from ideal conditions. Now if I made it even easier for the fish to find….
This was 5 years ago and what are now known as ‘Pimple Pops’ soon became part of my secret armoury. The size makes them so different to what the fish usually associate with danger and 2 of these will hold my favourite hook pattern up for a full 24 hour!
Pimple Pops have come into their own in my own fishing for maximum range casting at showing fish. At one time I used to trim conventional baits down in order to make them more aero dynamic to try and achieve those precious few yards – now I don’t have to bother. Chuck a tiny 6mm Pimple Pop over your shoulder, turn around and you spot it immediately. The carp find them very quickly even when fished in isolation.
With more and more waters starting to ban the use of artificial baits this is a way to still add that small sight bob which will leak out its natural food signals emitting from this actual food source.”
Pimple Pops are supplied with mixed colours in each container and the first two flavours to be released are Shaun’s all time favourite winter baits ‘Fruity Trifle’ and ‘Rahja Spice’.
We’re told there will be others to follow and Shaun has also given us the nod and the wink about his ‘Pimple Dots’ which are a sinking version of the above – not available yet but we will keep you posted.
£6.99 buys you these very special little gems from the Quest Baits stable. If you are looking for that special winter edge when the fish simply don’t appear to want anything, or if you are struggling to hit those extra few yards on the cast, then look no further.
For more information contact Quest Baits Ltd on 08448 000 345 or if telephoning from overseas +44 1158 497 129
