Sonubaits So Natural – Sweet Skimmer Dark (900g)

Sonubaits So Natural Sweet Skimmer Dark (900g)

When the water turns cold and clear, or when youre facing wary fish on high-pressure natural venues, a bright patch of groundbait can sometimes act more like a warning sign than an invitation. Enter Sonubaits So Natural Sweet Skimmer Dark. Building on the massive success of the original Sweet Skimmer, this dark version offers the same irresistible attraction in a more discreet, low-visibility package.

The secret sauce of this mix is its incredibly high biscuit content. While the original uses sweet golden biscuits, the Dark version incorporates chocolate bourbon biscuits to achieve its deep, earthy color naturally. With its unmistakable sweet caramel aroma and fine texture, its a non-fishmeal powerhouse designed specifically to keep skimmers and bream rooting in your swim for hours.

Key Features & Benefits

• The Dark Advantage: Perfect for clear-water conditions or winter sessions where a dark substrate makes silverfish feel safe from predators while feeding.

• Irresistible Sweet Scent: The heavy caramel aroma is a proven winner for skimmers and bream, cutting through the water to draw fish from a distance.

• Chocolate Bourbon Base: Utilizing real biscuits not only provides a high-calorie food signal but also gives the mix a unique, sticky-but-fluffy texture.

• Non-Fishmeal Formula: Ideal for natural venues where traditional cereal-based baits often outperform high-protein commercial pellets.

• Versatile Application: Whether youre packing it into a cage feeder or balling it in on the pole, the mix holds together well but breaks down quickly on the deck.

Technical Specifications

Where to Use Sweet Skimmer Dark

• Winter Commercials: When the water clarity is high, use this to target bonus skimmers and bream without spooking the resident carp.

• Clear Natural Rivers: Excellent for deep, slow-moving river sections where you want a sweet, non-active carpet of feed.

• Large Reservoirs: A go-to choice for feeder fishing at distance when you need a consistent breakdown and a strong scent trail.

• Canals: The fine texture ensures you wont overfeed the fish in the limited space of a canal boat channel.

Gerrys Pro Tip

At Gerrys, we always say: If it smells good enough to eat yourself, the fish will love it! Sweet Skimmer Dark is one of those baits. My top tip: if youre fishing for quality bream, try mixing this 50/50 with So Natural Black River. It gives you the incredible sweet attraction of the Skimmer mix but adds the weight and binding power of the River mix, perfect for keeping your bait pinned to the bottom in deep water or when the wind is creating a heavy undertow!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it stay dark once submerged?

A: Yes. Because the color comes from the ingredients themselves (like the dark biscuits), it maintains its deep hue throughout the session and wont wash out to a lighter color.

Q: Can I mix this with fishmeal groundbaits?

A: Absolutely. While its a non-fishmeal bait, adding it to a fishmeal mix (like F1) is a fantastic way to sweeten the profile and darken the color for commercial match fishing.

Q: Is it safe for the fish?

A: Like all Sonubaits products, it is made with high-quality, fish-friendly ingredients that provide nutritional value. It is 100% safe for all aquatic life.

Q: How much water should I add?

A: For a 900g bag, start with roughly 3/4 of a pint of water. Mix it thoroughly, let it stand for 20 minutes to absorb the moisture, and then pass it through a riddle. This will give you that perfect, fluffy consistency that bream find irresistible.