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You don’t need a shelf full of bottles to fish liquids properly. A professional “liquid system” is just a repeatable way to add leakage and food signals without making a mess or ruining your bait.
Three tiers (that cover everything)
- Budget: easy, available, does the job
- Mid-tier: better nutrition + better leakage
- Premium: hydrolysates/ferments for maximum attraction
How to use liquids (3 simple methods)
1) Light glug (bank-side)
Small amount, right before casting. Great for hookbaits and a handful of freebies.
2) Overnight soak
Best for boilies and tiger nuts. Soak in a bag/container so the liquid actually penetrates.
3) Spod/particle liquor
Mix liquids into the particle water/juice so every mouthful carries signal.
Tier 1 — Budget system
- Molasses (or a dark syrup)
- Salt + sugar (simple taste cues)
- Sweetcorn juice from your particle prep
Tier 2 — Mid-tier
- Fermented corn liquids (CSL-style, where available)
- Yeast-based liquids
- Milk-style liquids (kept general—no “secret blend”)
Tier 3 — Premium
Hydrolysates and ferments. You can go marine or non-marine depending on your bait direction:
- Fish protein hydrolysate / fish sauce-style liquids
- Krill/squid-style hydro liquids
- Yeast/hydrolysed yeast concentrates
Rule: small, consistent dosing wins.
Cold water vs warm water
- Cold: go lighter and focus on soluble leakage.
- Warm: you can feed more and use richer liquids.
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