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Dynamite Baits Pike and Predator Deadbait
XL Liquid Predator / XL Predator Pike Attractor Liquid, 250ml, XL860
A blood-red predator attractant for pimping deadbaits, lures and pretty much anything else you’re chucking for pike, perch, zander or catfish.
- 250ml squeeze and re-sealable bottle
- Blood-red liquid containing feeding triggers and attractants
- Designed for pike, perch, zander and catfish
- Suitable for enhancing deadbaits and lures
Make sure it’s the right one. Despite the supplied product name mentioning deadbait, the checked product details identify this as Dynamite Baits XL Liquid Predator, also listed as XL Predator Pike Attractor Liquid. It’s a liquid bait additive, not a pack of deadbait.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A versatile predator additive with sensible bank-friendly packaging.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.3/10
- Ease of Use9.5/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike anglers using deadbaits. It gives you a simple way to add extra attraction to a bait before casting it into the margins, over a shelf or onto a known line.
- Predator anglers who like changing things up. The liquid can be used across deadbaits and lures, making it useful when you’re switching tactics through a session.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting a ready-to-fish bait. This is only an additive. You’ll still need your own deadbait, lure or other suitable offering.
- Anyone expecting scent alone to do all the work. Presentation, location, watercraft and safe predator handling still matter far more than a bottle of attractant.
The lowdown
Introducing the Dynamite Baits Pike and Predator Deadbait
A blood-red predator attractant for pimping deadbaits, lures and pretty much anything else you’re chucking for pike, perch, zander or catfish.
- 250ml squeeze and re-sealable bottle
- Blood-red liquid containing feeding triggers and attractants
- Designed for pike, perch, zander and catfish
- Suitable for enhancing deadbaits and lures
Quick verdict
A handy predator top-up
This is a straightforward way to add extra smell, colour and attraction to deadbaits, lures and other offerings. The squeeze bottle should make it dead easy to use on the bank.
It won’t turn a poor spot or a quiet session into instant bosh, but it’s a versatile bit of predator kit. Particularly useful when you want to give an old deadbait a bit more presence.
A versatile predator additive with sensible bank-friendly packaging.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.3/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.5/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The squeeze, re-sealable bottle and clearly targeted predator use make it a well-thought-through bit of tackle.
It offers feeding triggers, attractants and a strong visual colour, though results will depend heavily on conditions and presentation.
It can give deadbaits and lures extra presence, but it won’t replace good location and bait placement.
The squeeze bottle should make controlled application quick and straightforward during a session.
Its use across deadbaits and lures gives it better versatility than a single-purpose additive.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Dynamite Baits Pike and Predator Deadbait
If your predator bait box is looking a bit samey, Dynamite Baits XL Liquid Predator is the sort of cheeky extra that can freshen things up. It’s a blood-red liquid attractant aimed at pike, perch, zander and catfish. Nothing complicated. Just a bottle of strong-smelling bait additive to give your offering a bit more oomph.
The important bit is getting the product identity straight. This isn’t a pack of deadbait despite the supplied product name. The checked details point to Dynamite’s XL Liquid Predator, also called XL Predator Pike Attractor Liquid. So you’re buying a 250ml liquid in a squeeze and re-sealable bottle.
That makes it more of a supporting act than the main event. You still need your deadbait, lure or other suitable bait. The liquid is there to add feeding triggers and attractants, helping your offering stand out in the water. Think of it as giving a bait a bit of extra fizz rather than replacing the bait altogether.
For the pike angler, the obvious use is deadbaiting. Give your bait a coating before it goes out, or add a little during bait preparation. It could be handy when the water is coloured, when you’re trying to make a bait more noticeable, or when you simply fancy showing the fish something different.
The blood-red colour is another part of the package. It adds a visible element to the bait, although you’ll still want to think about water clarity, light levels and where the bait is sitting. A bright-looking bait isn’t automatically the right choice for every lake, canal or river. Predator fishing is still about reading the swim, mate.
It’s not just a pike bottle, either. Dynamite Baits lists it for perch, zander and catfish too. That broad target list makes it more useful if you enjoy a few different predator approaches. You might be fishing a deadbait one day, then flicking a lure around the margins for perch the next.
With lures, the key is restraint. You don’t need to turn the lure into a dripping, sticky mess. A controlled application is tidier and easier to live with, especially when you’re moving swims, changing depths or clipping up for another cast. Keep the bottle closed between uses and your tackle box won’t become a proper horror show.
The squeeze bottle should be dead handy on the bank. You can apply a little without faffing around with tubs or transferring liquid into another container. The re-sealable top also matters, because predator sessions can get mobile. You want something you can chuck back in the bag after a quick bait tweak.
Naturally, no attractant is magic. If the fish aren’t in the area, or your deadbait is lying in the wrong spot, extra liquid won’t suddenly produce a screaming take. Use it alongside decent watercraft, sensible bait placement and careful handling. That’s where the real edge comes from.
Overall, this looks like a versatile and easy-to-use addition for predator anglers. The 250ml size should give you plenty to work with, while the ability to use it on both deadbaits and lures keeps it from being a one-trick pony. A useful little bottle, provided you see it as an enhancer rather than a miracle cure.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product type
- Predator liquid attractant / bait additive
- Bottle size
- 250ml
- Product code
- XL860
- Liquid colour
- Blood red
- Target species
- Pike, perch, zander and catfish
- Application
- Suitable for deadbaits and lures
Specs checked with Dynamite Baits, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why use a predator liquid?
The appeal here is flexibility. You can use it across different predator approaches rather than being tied to one bait or one rig.
Pike anglers can add it to deadbaits, while perch, zander and catfish anglers have scope to use it with suitable baits or lures. Just don’t go mad and drown everything in it — a controlled coating is usually the tidier approach.
What you’re buying
A flexible liquid attractant
The XL Liquid Predator is a blood-red bait additive in a 250ml squeeze and re-sealable bottle. It’s designed for pike, perch, zander and catfish, with feeding triggers and attractants aimed at making your bait or lure more noticeable.
You can add it to deadbaits and lures, so it fits a range of predator tactics. For deadbaiting, apply it before casting. For lures, keep things controlled and tidy rather than covering the whole lure in a sticky puddle.
Worth knowing. The supplied product name says “Pike and Predator Deadbait”, but the checked product is the XL Liquid Predator attractant, product code XL860. It’s an additive, not deadbait.
On the bank
Best used as a tactical extra
This is best suited to anglers who like having options. You can use it when preparing deadbaits, freshen up an offering during a session, or add another trigger when working lures for perch or other predators.
It makes most sense when you already have confidence in the swim and presentation. If you’re on a known pike line, fishing a productive margin or working a likely perch area, a little extra attraction can be a sensible experiment.
Worth knowing. Start light. You can always add more, but removing an overdone coating from a deadbait or lure is a right faff.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want to know
Is it only for pike? No. It’s designed for pike, perch, zander and catfish, and can be added to suitable deadbaits and lures.
What colour is it? The liquid is blood red. That gives it a visual element as well as the feeding triggers and attractants included in the product.
Is the bottle practical? Yes. It’s supplied in a squeeze and re-sealable 250ml bottle, which is a useful format for making quick bait changes on the bank.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Works with deadbaits and lures, so it’s nicely versatile
- Squeeze and re-sealable bottle is practical on the bank
- Blood-red colour adds visual presence as well as extra attraction
- A simple way to freshen up an older or less lively bait
Worth knowing
- It’s an additive, not a complete bait in its own right
- Extra attractant won’t compensate for a poor location, presentation or fish welfare practices
- Liquid additives can be messy if the bottle gets over-squeezed
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What is Dynamite Baits XL Liquid Predator used for?
What is Dynamite Baits XL Liquid Predator used for?
It’s a predator bait additive designed to enhance deadbaits and lures. Dynamite Baits positions it for pike, perch, zander and catfish.
02How much comes in the bottle?
How much comes in the bottle?
The bottle contains 250ml of blood-red liquid and has a squeeze, re-sealable design.
03Can it be used with deadbaits?
Can it be used with deadbaits?
Yes. It’s intended for adding attraction to deadbaits, as well as being suitable for use with lures and other appropriate baits.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a handy predator top-up. The strongest reasons to choose it are works with deadbaits and lures, so it’s nicely versatile and squeeze and re-sealable bottle is practical on the bank; the main trade-off is it’s an additive, not a complete bait in its own right.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Works with deadbaits and lures, so it’s nicely versatile”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike anglers using deadbaits: It gives you a simple way to add extra attraction to a bait before casting it into the margins, over a shelf or onto a known line.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “It’s an additive, not a complete bait in its own right”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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