GOLD MEDAL GROUNDBAITS

SPECIAL MIX — ALL-ROUND GROUNDBAIT

One versatile groundbait for roach, skimmers, bream, carp and mixed-species fishing.

Developed by Clive Branson — Former World Angling Champion

Not Sure What Fish Are in Your Swim?

One of the challenges of fishing an unfamiliar venue is deciding which groundbait to use.

You may be expecting roach, only to discover skimmers feeding in the swim. Or perhaps there are bream, carp and other species competing for the same food.

That’s where Gold Medal Special Mix comes into its own.

Rather than concentrating on just one species, this all-round groundbait combines a variety of ingredients and attractors used throughout the Gold Medal range.

The result is a versatile, high-protein groundbait designed for anglers who want to attract a wide range of coarse fish.

It’s particularly useful for pleasure fishing, mixed-species matches and unfamiliar waters.

Why Choose Special Mix?

• All-round formulation: Developed for mixed-species fishing rather than one particular fish.
• Varied ingredients: Combines elements found in several specialist Gold Medal groundbaits.
• High-protein base: Includes a mixture of crumbs, biscuit and fishmeal ingredients.
• Multiple aromas: Incorporates both sweet and traditional coarse-fishing attractors.
• Flexible preparation: Suitable for adjusting to different feeding methods and conditions.
• Ideal for unfamiliar waters: A useful starting point when you’re unsure which species may be present.

A mixed bag of roach and skimmers.

What’s Inside Gold Medal Special Mix?

The strength of Special Mix lies in its combination of different groundbait ingredients.

Instead of relying on a single aroma or food source, the formulation includes:

• Crumbs and biscuit: Form the main groundbait base.
• Bloodworm: A traditional ingredient associated with natural coarse-fish feeding.
• Fishmeal: Adds protein-rich fishmeal ingredients to the mixture.
• Corn and maize: Provide additional cereal-based components.
• Leam: An earth-based ingredient traditionally used to influence groundbait weight and binding.
• Coconut: Introduces a sweet aromatic element.
• Aniseed: A distinctive aroma widely associated with traditional coarse-fishing baits.

Together, these ingredients create a varied groundbait mixture intended to provide both food particles and attraction in the swim.

A Little Bit of Everything — for a Variety of Fish

Every species has its own feeding habits, and different groundbait ingredients may appeal to fish under different conditions.

Special Mix takes a broad approach by combining several ingredients used in specialist groundbait formulations.

This makes it an interesting option when targeting a mixed catch or when the species feeding in your swim change during the session.

It’s the groundbait I’d suggest considering when you want one mixture capable of covering several fishing situations.

Suitable for a Wide Range of Coarse Fish

• Roach: A useful option for mixed roach fishing.
• Skimmers: Suitable for anglers targeting smaller bream.
• Bream: Can be used when establishing a feeding area on suitable venues.
• Carp: Offers a mixed-ingredient groundbait option for carp waters.
• Other coarse fish: Worth considering where several species may be present.

The ideal feeding approach will depend on the venue, water conditions and the size and behaviour of the fish.

How to Prepare Special Mix

1. Place the dry groundbait in a bowl: Start with the amount needed for your fishing session.
2. Add water gradually: Mix thoroughly, introducing small amounts of water at a time.
3. Check the consistency: Aim for a mixture that holds together when squeezed.
4. Allow moisture to distribute: Give the mixture time to absorb the water, then adjust if necessary.
5. Add loose feed if required: Include suitable additional bait according to the species and venue rules.
6. Form groundbait balls: Prepare golf-ball-sized portions for introducing into the swim.
7. Adjust your feeding: Introduce further groundbait according to the response of the fish.

CHAMPION’S TIP: When fishing an unfamiliar venue, begin by establishing a modest feeding area rather than introducing too much groundbait immediately. Once you discover which species are feeding, you can adjust the amount and type of feed to suit them.

A Versatile Groundbait for Different Methods

Special Mix can be prepared for a variety of coarse-fishing approaches, including:

• Pole fishing: Introduce small balls accurately using a pole cup.
• Waggler fishing: Feed groundbait by hand where appropriate.
• Feeder fishing: Adjust the moisture content to achieve a suitable feeder consistency.
• Pleasure fishing: A useful general-purpose option for mixed fisheries.
• Match fishing: Worth considering when several species could contribute to your catch.

Experiment with the moisture content and binding to suit the depth, current and feeding method.

More Groundbait for Your Money

At Gold Medal Groundbaits, I believe anglers should pay for quality ingredients rather than expensive packaging.

That’s why we use simple, practical packaging to help keep costs down.

Good groundbait, sensible prices and no unnecessary frills.

GOLD MEDAL SPECIAL MIX

5 × 1 kg Bags — 5 kg Total

Versatile, mixed-species groundbait with a broad selection of traditional ingredients.

£24.98

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