Vortex Baits

Vortex Baits Vortex Baits was born from a simple belief: fishing should be about more than just waiting—it should be about confidence, excitement, and results.

With over 40 years of bait-making expertise, Vortex Baits creates proven, nature-inspired baits designed to outsmart pressured fish and give every angler the confidence to turn quiet waters into unforgettable catches. Like many anglers, we grew tired of baits that promised the world but failed when it mattered most. So, we set out to create something better. Every mix we produce starts with nature

’s own larder—spices, extracts, proteins, and oils chosen not just for their nutritional value, but for the way they trigger a genuine feeding response. It’s a recipe for attraction that’s been proven time and time again. From still lakes and gravel pits to wild rivers and canals, our baits have helped anglers land specimen fish they once only dreamed about. We’re not a faceless company. We’re a small, passionate team, supported by a tight-knit group of field testers who spend countless hours on the bank. Their feedback, catch reports, and even their failures shape every product we put out. The results speak for themselves: fish caught from some of the toughest, most pressured waters in the UK. Those moments—the screaming alarms, the battle in the net, the smile in the photo—are why we do what we do. Our mission isn’t just to sell bait; it’s to give anglers of all levels the edge they need to turn a quiet session into a memory that lasts. Because when confidence meets craftsmanship, magic happens on the water.

Last but not least is our good late  Kerrigan and this absolute unit of a Common!During a session on the bank at his new...
06/06/2026

Last but not least is our good late Kerrigan and this absolute unit of a Common!

During a session on the bank at his new syndicate water with his good lady, a couple of swim changes were in order before he got on the fish, our C.K.O. Mini Grub Wafters over bottom baits did the trick for this upper 20!

Nicely done Kerrigan!

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And now for something a bit different!  has been doing really well on his local water, but this amazing koi really is th...
06/06/2026

And now for something a bit different!

has been doing really well on his local water, but this amazing koi really is the icing on the cake!

The combination of C.K.O. Natural Popup fished over matching bottom baits really did do the trick!

Well done James!

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Good customer  has started to crack the carp code this season, culminating in his first 30!Putting our innovative Insect...
06/06/2026

Good customer has started to crack the carp code this season, culminating in his first 30!

Putting our innovative Insecto-Morph range to devastating effect, with Min-Grub Wafters, Round Wafters, and generous amounts of our Insect Infused Oil!

What a result!

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Our mate  continues his good run on the carp scene with these beauties being the results of a couple of sessions!Our mig...
06/06/2026

Our mate continues his good run on the carp scene with these beauties being the results of a couple of sessions!

Our mighty C.K.O. Boosted Cocoons doing the business as usual for these crackers!

Nice job Joe!

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Afternoon all, Happy Saturday! It’s been a week, we’ve had a busy one both at HQ and elsewhere too, a slight water level...
06/06/2026

Afternoon all, Happy Saturday! It’s been a week, we’ve had a busy one both at HQ and elsewhere too, a slight water level issue at one of our private waters had us running about to repair busted dam board, all whilst trying to get products produced!

But, there’s always tile for a brew and a few catch reports!

Starting off with our man and treasure from the Tinca Trail!

This absolute beauty took a fancy to one of our superb Squid Liver Enzyme Mini-Grub Wafters.

A terrific Tench Martin!

05/06/2026

We have been asked by lots of people about UK Barbel Masters merchandise, so after discussing with a local supplier we can source several items.

These aren't mass produced and by sourcing locally we can support a local small business but ensure the quality of the items.

These items are pre order only and must be paid for in advance. The last date for orders will be Friday 17th July. We will still be able to get some items after this date leading up to the UK Barbel Master Qualifiers in September.

Ideally the items ordered can be collected at the Junior's, Qualifiers or Final. We are able to post them but the buyer will need to pay for delivery via Royal Mail.

If you want to order any of the merchandise or have any questions message us directly on the page.

05/06/2026

The Friday and Saturday qualifier tickets are live on our website.

A list of all anglers who buy a ticket online for each qualifier is kept upto date on Competition Rules page on our website, link below.

You can also make a donation on the buy tickets page to this years charity Prostate Cancer UK.

Link below to purchase a ticket:-

https://www.ukbarbelmasters.com/PaymentPage.php

Please ensure you read the rules and privacy policy before buying a ticket.

The Rules....

https://www.ukbarbelmasters.com/competitionrules.html

Privacy Policy....

https://www.ukbarbelmasters.com/PrivacyPolicy.html

04/06/2026

Important.

Hi all, just to let you know that the unit will be closed tomorrow (Friday 5th June) open as normal Saturday.

Thanks

Nigel

Morning all, we are now under the 2 week mark before the start of the River Season! It’s come round very fast, we are tr...
03/06/2026

Morning all, we are now under the 2 week mark before the start of the River Season! It’s come round very fast, we are trying very hard to keep as much as we can in stock, we’ve just had another pellet delivery of just over a tonne, that should keep your insatiable appetites in check for a little while!

Don’t forget, orders must be in by MIDDAY on 9th June to get delivery before 16th!

Thank you all once again for your continued support, and wishing you the most successful season yet!

Tight lines from the team here at HQ!

Come on folks, please support this fantastic initiative, some awesome prizes to be won! 🎣👌🏼🙌🏼
01/06/2026

Come on folks, please support this fantastic initiative, some awesome prizes to be won! 🎣👌🏼🙌🏼

UK Barbel Masters 2026 World Cup Sweepstake with over £350 worth of prizes and most importantly £240 will be donated to our charity for Prostate Cancer UK

£10 per team. Easy to enter, pm the page and we will send you the bank details to pay.

We will draw the teams live on Wednesday 10th June at 8pm on Facebook.

Overall winners prize is a Vortex Bait bundle worth over £160 plus a UK Barbel Masters trucker cap and 2 bait bucket stickers:-

10kg Boilies (or 10 bags of Cocoons)
10kg Pellets
5kg Groundbait
1 paste
1 glug
1 boosted special
1 boosted pellets

Runner up prize is a Vortex bundle worth over £80:-

5kg Boilies
5kg pellets
3kg Groundbait
Small glug
Paste
Boosted special
Boosted Hook Pellets

3rd place is 6 x 300g pots of CC Moore Liver Stim paste, 3 x 350g bags of Dynamite 14 mm drilled pellets and 3 x 200g of Dynamite Peppered Squid boilies.

4th place is a Gardener specialist landing net, a 300g pot of CC Moore Liver Stim paste, a pot of 12mm Dynamite big fish hookers, 350g bag of Dynamite predrilled 14mm pellets and a 200g bag of Dynamite Peppered Squid boilies.

Massive thanks to Vortex Baits and Barbel Fishing Competitions for supporting our ongoing charity fund raising.

Address

124 Nottingham Road
Selston
NG166BX

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+447704299404

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