Fishbites E-Z Pro Crab

Fishbites E-Z Pro Crab is the bigger, thicker version of E-Z Crab: wide crab-scented pads with a mesh layer inside, for a bait that stays on through a long cast and a long wait.

In the pack

• 4 baits per bag
• Each bait 4 in x 1 1/2 in (10 cm x 38 mm) and 1/4 in (6 mm) thick
• Inner mesh layer that holds the bait on the hook

How to fish it

Cut it to the size of your bait and hook. It suits big-bait fishing from UK beaches for smoothhound, bass and cod, and you can wrap a strip around a fish or crab bait to add scent.

Water temperature

Fishbites say the gel works in all water temperatures but gives off its scent best above 18°C (65°F). UK sea water is colder than that for most of the year, so the scent trail is slower in winter. A piece lasts about 15 to 45 minutes in the water; change it when only the mesh is left.

Storage

No bait fridge needed on the day. Keep the bag sealed and out of the sun. For storage over several weeks, Fishbites recommend keeping baits in the fridge.