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Sticky Baits The Krill Active Mix
900g and 2.5kg bags
A proper meaty mix for PVA bags, sticks, groundbait and spod work, with krill doing the heavy lifting and fine particles getting up through the water column.
- Available in 900g and 2.5kg bags.
- Contains LT-94 fishmeal, pure krill meal, krill protein powder and crustacean extracts.
- Includes Sticky Baits Krill Pellets for extra texture and food value.
- Made for PVA bags and sticks, but also suitable for groundbait and spod mixes.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers Sticky Baits The Krill Active Mix, not the standard Krill boilie crumb or a separate liquid additive.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A versatile, ingredient-rich krill mix that earns its keep when you want active attraction in a compact or spread feed.
- Product Quality9.5/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.9/10
- Ease of Use9.2/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Anglers fishing PVA bags or sticks. It gives you a ready-made, food-rich mix with soluble attraction and small particles that start spreading as soon as the bag or stick breaks down.
- Carp anglers building a krill-based feeding programme. It matches naturally with krill hookbaits, pellets, crumb and liquids, so you can keep the whole presentation nicely tied together.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting a very cheap bulk feed. This is an ingredient-rich active mix, not a sack of basic filler for piling in by the bucketful.
- Ultra-minimal winter anglers. In cold water, a rich mix may need using sparingly. A small PVA bag or a pinch around the hookbait makes more sense than a big carpet of feed.
The lowdown
Introducing the Sticky Baits The Krill Active Mix
A proper meaty mix for PVA bags, sticks, groundbait and spod work, with krill doing the heavy lifting and fine particles getting up through the water column.
- Available in 900g and 2.5kg bags.
- Contains LT-94 fishmeal, pure krill meal, krill protein powder and crustacean extracts.
- Includes Sticky Baits Krill Pellets for extra texture and food value.
- Made for PVA bags and sticks, but also suitable for groundbait and spod mixes.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Krill Active Mix is a cracking all-rounder when you want a rich, fishy feed that starts working quickly. LT-94 fishmeal, pure krill meal, krill protein powder and crustacean extracts give it plenty of appeal without relying on cheap filler.
It’s especially handy for PVA bags, sticks and spod mixes. Add it neat for a proper krill hit, or cut it 50/50 with crumb when you want to stretch the mix and create a lighter, more particle-led feed.
A versatile, ingredient-rich krill mix that earns its keep when you want active attraction in a compact or spread feed.
- Product Quality
- 9.5/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.2/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
It uses a strong line-up of fishmeal, krill, crustacean ingredients and matching pellets, with no cheap bulking agents.
Soluble attractors and rising particles give it more water movement than a basic groundbait mix.
It can focus attention around a hookbait and build a convincing krill food signal, provided you match the feed amount to conditions.
It works neat in PVA and sticks, while crumb and liquids give you simple ways to alter the mix.
The active ingredients and versatility make it useful, though it’s better viewed as purposeful feed than cheap bulk bait.
Head to head
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Sticky Baits The Krill Active Mix
If you like a proper fishy bait, Sticky Baits The Krill Active Mix should be right up your street. It’s a busy little mix aimed at creating attraction and food signals around your hookbait, rather than just chucking a load of dry powder on the lakebed and hoping for the best.
The base is full of the good stuff. You’ve got LT-94 fishmeal, crustacean extracts, pure krill meal and krill protein powder, plus Sticky Baits Krill Pellets already in the bag. That gives the mix a meaty, marine feel and a bit of texture straight out of the packet. No need to faff around building the whole thing from scratch.
Its main party trick is the way it works in the water. Soluble ingredients start releasing attractors faster than a standard boiled bait, while small food particles break away and rise through the water column. So you’re not just feeding one tight patch on the bottom. You’re creating a little bit of movement and interest around the spot.
That’s proper handy when the carp are moving through the layers, or when you’re fishing a bright hookbait over a compact PVA bag. The rising particles can help draw a fish’s attention down towards the actual feed, while the heavier bits and Krill Pellets give it something tangible to nose around for once it gets there.
For PVA bags and sticks, you can keep things simple and use it dry. Fill the bag, give it a tidy cast and let the mix do its thing. It’s a good option when you want a small, concentrated parcel next to the hookbait without introducing a huge amount of feed. Ideal for margin work, short-range spots and those sessions where you’re trying to nick one bite.
It also has plenty going on for groundbait and spod mixes. Use it neat when you want a stronger krill presence, or cut it 50/50 with crumb to stretch the mix and alter the texture. That blend can make sense when you’re covering more water or want the Active Mix to open up a touch quicker over a wider area.
Need a bit more punch? Pure Krill Liquid or Cloudy Krill Liquid can be used to dampen the mix. Add liquid gradually, mate. You’re after a mix that binds when you need it to but still breaks down and gives off those little food particles. Too wet and it can turn a bit claggy; too dry and it may not hold together for the job.
The lack of cheap bulking agents is another plus. You’re getting a more purposeful bait mix rather than loads of bland carrier material. That does mean you should treat it as an active feed, not something to shovel in mindlessly. In warm water or when the fish are on the munch, it can be part of a proper feeding plan. In colder months, a small bag or light scattering is the safer play.
Overall, this is a versatile krill mix with a clear role on the bank. It suits anglers who like their bait to do more than sit still, and it gives you loads of ways to tweak the feed for the swim. Neat in a PVA, cut with crumb, or boosted with liquid, it’s a bob-on bit of kit for building attraction around a bite-time hookbait.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Pack sizes
- 900g and 2.5kg
- Main ingredients
- LT-94 fishmeal, pure krill meal, krill protein powder and crustacean extracts
- Included food items
- Sticky Baits Krill Pellets
- Designed for
- PVA bags and sticks
- Other uses
- Groundbait and spod mixes
- Mixing options
- Use neat, cut 50/50 with crumb, or dampen with Pure Krill Liquid or Cloudy Krill Liquid
Specs checked with Sticky Baits, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The big angle
This isn’t just dry groundbait that sits there doing very little. The soluble ingredients are designed to release attractors quickly, while small food particles lift through the water column once the mix is submerged. That gives you a bit of activity around the hookbait rather than one heavy lump of feed on the deck.
What you’re buying
A rich, active krill mix with plenty going on
The Krill Active Mix combines LT-94 fishmeal, crustacean extracts, pure krill meal and krill protein powder. Sticky Baits Krill Pellets add extra texture, so the bag isn’t just fine meal. There are proper food bits in there too.
In water, soluble ingredients release attractors quickly and smaller particles rise through the water column. That gives you a more active presentation around the hookbait, with food signals spreading above and around the main feed patch.
Worth knowing. The mix contains no cheap bulking agents, so use it as an active bait rather than treating it like a basic carrier. A little can do plenty of work around a hookbait.
On the bank
Flexible enough for bags, sticks and spod work
PVA anglers get a very straightforward option. Use it dry in a bag or stick, especially when you’re fishing a tight spot, the margins or a short-range ambush. It pairs naturally with krill hookbaits and a small parcel of matching feed.
For groundbait and spod mixes, use it neat or cut it 50/50 with crumb. That lets you change the volume, texture and speed of breakdown without losing the krill character. It’s useful when one rod needs a compact bag and another is fishing a wider spread.
Worth knowing. When adding Pure Krill Liquid or Cloudy Krill Liquid, go slowly. You want enough moisture to help the mix bind or carry, but not so much that it becomes a stodgy lump with poor breakdown.
Quick answers
The stuff you’ll want to know before tying on
Can it be used all year? Yes, but adjust the amount. A small PVA bag is a sensible cold-water approach, while warmer conditions and feeding fish may justify a more generous groundbait or spod mix.
Does it need cutting with crumb? Not at all. It can be used neat, but a 50/50 cut with crumb is handy when you want to stretch the mix or create a different feed texture.
What’s the best match? Krill boilies, pellets and a krill-based hookbait make an obvious combination. Keep the overall feed consistent and let the Active Mix add the moving, soluble attraction around your main bait.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Proper meaty krill profile with several fish- and crustacean-based ingredients.
- Small particles rise through the water column, helping create a wider feeding zone.
- Versatile enough for PVA, sticks, groundbait and spod mixes.
- Can be cut 50/50 with crumb or dampened with krill liquids.
- No cheap bulking agents listed in the mix.
Worth knowing
- A rich fishmeal-and-krill mix may be more bait than you need for tiny, cautious feeding situations.
- You’ll need to get the moisture right if using it in a spod mix or moulded feed.
- The 900g bag can disappear quickly if you’re spodding hard over several rods.
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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.
01Can The Krill Active Mix be used in PVA bags?
Can The Krill Active Mix be used in PVA bags?
Yes. That’s one of its main jobs. Use it dry in bags or sticks, making sure the PVA-friendly presentation stays properly free-flowing and doesn’t get damp before casting.
02Can I use it in a spod mix?
Can I use it in a spod mix?
Yes. It can be used in spod mixes, either neat or cut 50/50 with crumb. Add moisture gradually if needed, rather than drowning it and ending up with a stodgy ball that doesn’t break down how you want.
03What can I add to boost it further?
What can I add to boost it further?
Pure Krill Liquid or Cloudy Krill Liquid can be used to dampen and boost the mix. Keep the amount sensible and build it up slowly until the texture suits your feeder, spod or PVA presentation.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are proper meaty krill profile with several fish- and crustacean-based ingredients. and small particles rise through the water column, helping create a wider feeding zone.; the main trade-off is a rich fishmeal-and-krill mix may be more bait than you need for tiny, cautious feeding situations..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Proper meaty krill profile with several fish- and crustacean-based ingredients.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Anglers fishing PVA bags or sticks: It gives you a ready-made, food-rich mix with soluble attraction and small particles that start spreading as soon as the bag or stick breaks down.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “A rich fishmeal-and-krill mix may be more bait than you need for tiny, cautious feeding situations.”
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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