Pike Baits by Gadda Baits

SMELT  Osmerus mordax - are a firm favourites among pikers nationwide, with there unique cucumber aroma they have accounted for thousands of big pike over the years, and still catch big fish to this day, even on those pressured waters.

LAMPREY Lampetra fluviatilis – they can be halved or fished whole. Gadda lamprey are said to be one of the best baits on the market. Top pike anglers in the UK have reported them to be irresistible.

Tiger Trout - are becoming increasingly sought after by many top pike anglers due to their unusual and unique markings, which can provide an alternative to those more commonly used baits. Pike find these trout irresistible.

Golden Trout - are very rare. Highly visible in the water and therefore a fantastic bait. Stock for this elusive species is limited.

Brook Trout - should be a popular bait amongst anglers fishing our larger glacier lochs/lakes due to their natural char populations.

Albino Trout - are a visually attractive fish with a yellow/golden/silvery complexion. So much so they can resemble smelt due to their colouration.

Blue Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss walbuam - are a blue variant of the rainbow trout, displaying cobalt blue on the back and silver on the belly.

Brown trout Salmo trutta - have captured many personal bests and in particular those hard fishing trout waters. Gadda trout are starved for 5 days before being frozen giving them tougher stomachs which allow them to be fished for longer periods without bursting, these trout are also fed on a high protein diet which makes their flesh content particularly oily and more attractive to pike.

Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss – this bait fishes predominantly well in large trout waters, were fishing can be hard at times. Trout has tough skin and a flexible body, which make them a very versatile bait. Gadda trout are starved for 5 days before being frozen giving them tougher stomachs which allow them to be fished for longer periods without bursting.

Mackerel Scomber scombrus – what can be said about mackerel that already hasn’t been said?. A very oily bait that lures fish into you’re swim. Many a pike angler has had there personal bests on mackerel, whether it be a joey or a tail, these baits keep catching fish time after time. Gadda mackerel are sourced from the cold waters of Iceland and frozen straight from the sea.

Sprat Sprattus sprattus once a very popular bait with pike anglers has lost its appeal over the years due to new bait becoming available on the market but could give you an edge on those sea baits only waters.

Bluey Cololabis saira – blueys are a very oily fish similar to mackerel but seem to expel more blood. Blueys can be halved or fished whole, hopefully to tempt a bigger pike in you’re chosen water. Also a good choice on “sea baits only waters”. Gadda blueys are sourced from the cold waters of Iceland and frozen straight from the sea.

Roach Rutilus rutilus – lots of pike anglers wouldn’t be without roach and can be fished in lots of ways, on a drifter, hard on the bottom, popped up and even wobbled. Gadda roach are sourced from within the UK and are frozen instantly to maintain their silvery appearance and red colouration within their eyes and fins.

This little predator makes up a large part of the Pikes diet and has had a population explosion with the last 10 years, making them an unknown quantity. Anglers either love or loath this bait however this little predator could be the difference on those hard fishing days.

Pollen – Coregonus pollan The pollan is a freshwater whitefish that is known only from five Irish lakes, Lough Neagh, Lower Lough Erne, Lough Ree, Lough Derg and Lough Allen. These fish have tough skin and full of natural attractants. Gadda pollan are caught fresh from Lough Neagh and vacuumed less than a mile away from the waters shores, ensuring fresh quality pollan every time..

Herring Clupea harengus – can be used as whole bait or cut in half. When cut and fished as a half bait head and tail, you are increasing your chances of catching, because the natural oil is able to escape into the water quicker. Gadda herring are sourced within UK waters and frozen instantly to maintain their silvery appearance, which is known to trigger a feeding response in pike.

Bream Abramis Brama are a relatively unused pike bait, however it is this bait that accounts for the director of gadda baits personal best. A stunning 36lb 2oz.  Bream are  a slow sinking bait which can make them very effective when wobbled.

Any mackerel that don’t make the grade in our packs gets chopped up in large chunks and vacuum packed up to keep them fresh. Gadda pre bait is made up of the same mackerel caught in the cold waters of Iceland. Pre bait is used by top pike anglers to attract and hold pike within their swims.