Brad’s Linear Challenge: Cracking Hardwick & Smiths with Proven Baits

When you step onto one of the UK’s most demanding day-ticket waters — Hardwick & Smiths at Linear Fisheries — you know every decision counts.

For Brad, it was 48 hours that included relentless rain, rising pressure, and tough conditions. But when the dust settled, persistence and the right bait mix turned a challenge into success — including a stunning 30lb carp that made it all worth it.

🎥 Watch: Brad’s Hardwick & Smiths Session

Rain, pressure, and persistence — see how Brad made it happen with proven baits and a touch of Betalin.

The Setup That Delivered

Brad’s confidence came from trusted performers — baits that hold up when it matters most.
Here’s the mix that produced results on one of Linear trickiest venues:

Blitz Ready-Made Boilies – The Complete Food Package Returns

The legend is back — and it’s better than ever. After more than 15 years, Blitz has returned, rebuilt for modern-day performance.

This isn’t just another boilie. It’s a complete food signal built from premium fishmeals, meat meals, and a unique spice mix that cuts through silt and weed for fast detection. Deep, meaty, and savoury, Blitz triggers confident feeding in any conditions and holds carp in your swim longer.

Perfect for pressured venues like Linear, Blitz combines instant attraction with a refined nutritional profile that keeps fish coming back.

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Nut 365 Reloaded Boilies – Creamy, Sweet & Completely Irresistible

The legendary Nut 365 is back — re-engineered for the modern angler. Nut 365 Reloaded takes the trusted nut-based formula anglers have loved for years and pushes it further.

With a higher inclusion of premium tiger-nut meal, a new creamy-sweet flavour blend, and a subtle fruity backnote, this bait delivers fast, confident feeding — even on pressured waters. Built on a refined base mix of soluble milk proteins and natural attractants, it breaks down quickly, releasing a rich aroma that keeps carp grubbing for more.

Whether you’re on a quick overnighter or a long campaign, Nut 365 Reloaded is your year-round confidence bait. Pair it with Nut 365 Liquid Food or Oil for even more pulling power.

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Betalin® & Black – Premium Blackcurrant-Infused Natural Attraction

When you combine the legendary concentrated sweetness of Betalin® with the rich, fruity aroma of blackcurrant, you get Betalin® & Black — a multi-layered feeding signal carp and coarse fish can’t resist.

The tangy-sweet scent cuts through silt and weed, triggering curiosity and confident feeding that lasts. Fully soluble and safe to soak for weeks, it transforms hookbaits, particles, pellets, and plastics into high-performance presentations.

Why It Works

• Intensely sweet natural attraction with zero bitter aftertaste
• Rich blackcurrant depth that fish actively hunt out
• Amino-acid-rich Betalin® stimulates feeding and digestion
• Fruity aroma draws fish from distance and keeps them confidently feeding

How to Use
Soak Tiger Nuts, maize, cork pieces, or maggots for maximum effect, or mist it over zigs and imitation insects to create a moving scent trail. Use 3–5 ml per kilo for particles or 1–2 ml per six eggs in boilie mixes for full activation.

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Hinders Betalin® Wafters – Hookbait Attraction Refined

The Hinders Betalin® Wafter Range combines over two decades of proven Betalin® attraction with carefully selected natural fruity flavours that trigger confident feeding responses from even the wariest carp. Perfectly balanced to sit just above the hook, these wafters provide flawless presentation for modern rigs and consistent performance across all conditions.

Each wafter releases a steady stream of attraction into the water column — thanks to the fully soluble Betalin® base — creating a long-lasting, natural feeding response. The vibrant colours and irresistible fruit notes keep fish grubbing in your swim for longer.

Flavour Options

• Sweet Almond & Betalin® (Washed Pink) – Smooth, nutty almond tones blended with Betalin®’s rich sweetness. Ideal for cold-water or pressured conditions — exactly what Brad used at Linear.
• Blackcurrant & Betalin® (White) – Clean, fruity, and naturally ester-rich for a fast scent trail.
• Plum & Betalin® (Corn Yellow) – Deep, juicy plum with tangy undertones for distance pull.
• Betalin® Plus (Fluoro Yellow & Pink) – High-visibility tropical blend for instant attraction.

Why They Work

• Betalin®’s amino acids and soluble proteins spark feeding responses
• Distinctive fruit tones add depth and individuality to each hookbait
• Soluble formulation disperses attraction quickly through all temperatures
• Critically balanced design ensures natural, confident takes

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The Edge: Pure Liquid Gold

Across every bait in Brad’s setup, one constant tied it all together — Betalin, known across the angling world as pure liquid gold.

A few drops transformed the entire mix — amplifying the meaty depth of Blitz, complementing the creamy sweetness of Nut 365 Reloaded, and finishing each hookbait with unmatched attraction.

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Takeaways for Your Next Session

• Confidence catches fish. The right mix, backed by belief, changes everything.
• Layer your attraction. Blitz’s spice, Nut 365’s sweetness, and Betalin’s fruit depth create a complete food signal.
• Small details matter. A few drops of Betalin can turn a solid mix into something exceptional.

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