Thatchers groundbait has been a popular choice for anglers for the past 20 years, initially only sold through the Thatchers shop. This groundbait is made from finely ground and sieved pellets, with added fishmeal and a small amount of breadcrumb for texture, making it ideal for commercial fishing. It is easy to mix, binds well to a Method Feeder, and breaks down quickly due to the consistency and fine texture of its ingredients. The fine particles create an inactive mix when dampened, perfect for a rapid breakdown of feed around the hook. It can also be balled or cupped in as slop. The fine texture of the groundbait ensures it forms a light haze of attractants as it melts off the feeder, quickly establishing a feeding area. Thatchers Original Pro Thatchers Original is simple to mix. Empty the bag of groundbait into a round mixing bucket, fill a 1 pint maggot tub with water, pour this onto the groundbait and mix thoroughly, then allow it to rest for 30 minutes, during which time the water will be absorbed into the groundbait. For best results, pass the groundbait through a riddle to remove any lumps and create an even consistency, and it is ready to use. Alternatively, many of our consultants now prefer using a drill and whisk. When fishing in sun and wind, the groundbait may dry out slightly. To prevent this, cover the mixed groundbait with a damp towel, or if it does dry out, simply add a little more water and mix again. Thatchers Dark Developed using the original Thatchers recipe, Thatchers Original has earned a significant reputation among angling's elite since its introduction. Following the success of our Original ‘natural’ coloured Thatchers mix, we have introduced two new mixes to the range. Thatchers Dark, as the name implies, is a darker version of the original mix and is expected to be popular with anglers who prefer a darker mix when targeting silverfish or during cooler months when water clarity improves. Thatchers Green Thatchers Green is the newest addition to the highly popular Thatchers range. Developed using the original Thatchers tackle shop recipe, Thatchers Green complements Thatchers Original and Thatchers Dark, offering anglers another excellent option from the range with a commercial angler favourite green colour.