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Sticky Baits The Krill Boilies
The Krill Boilies
A fishmeal-based bottom bait with krill in the mix, The Krill has become a go-to for anglers wanting a food-led boilie that’s easy to fish over all year.
- Fishmeal-based boilie containing krill.
- Recipe comprises 25 different ingredients.
- Designed as a bottom bait and needle-friendly for hair-rigging.
- Available in 1kg and 5kg packs, with 12mm and 16mm diameters listed.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers Sticky Baits The Krill Boilies, available in shelf-life and freezer versions, rather than The Krill liquid, pellets or other matching products.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A proper, versatile food bait with a few storage and pack-size choices; strongest when you want a dependable bottom boilie rather than a gimmicky edge.
- Product Quality9.4/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9.1/10
- Ease of Use9.7/10
- Value for Money8.4/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers wanting a food-led boilie. The fishmeal and krill recipe gives you a proper nutritional angle for regular bottom-bait fishing.
- Anglers fishing several rods or baiting a spot. The 1kg and 5kg options make it easier to match the amount of bait to the session or campaign.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers after a very subtle, non-fishmeal bait. The Krill has a clear fishmeal identity, so it isn’t the understated option in the tackle box.
- Anyone fishing waters with lots of nuisance fish. Smaller boilies and a food-rich recipe can be less convenient when other species are having a munch.
The lowdown
Introducing the Sticky Baits The Krill Boilies
A fishmeal-based bottom bait with krill in the mix, The Krill has become a go-to for anglers wanting a food-led boilie that’s easy to fish over all year.
- Fishmeal-based boilie containing krill.
- Recipe comprises 25 different ingredients.
- Designed as a bottom bait and needle-friendly for hair-rigging.
- Available in 1kg and 5kg packs, with 12mm and 16mm diameters listed.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Krill is a cracking choice if you want a proper fishmeal boilie with a nutritional profile carp can get their heads around. The krill gives it extra natural appeal, while the 25-ingredient recipe keeps it feeling like a complete food bait rather than a one-note gimmick.
It’s not the cheapest way to fill a swim, and the fishmeal profile may not be everyone’s first pick for a very subtle, clear-water approach. But for bottom-bait fishing, baiting campaigns and general carp work, it’s a dead handy option that’s easy to use and hard to fault.
A proper, versatile food bait with a few storage and pack-size choices; strongest when you want a dependable bottom boilie rather than a gimmicky edge.
- Product Quality
- 9.4/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9.1/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.7/10
- Value for Money
- 8.4/10
The 25-ingredient fishmeal and krill recipe gives it a well-considered, food-led identity.
It’s designed for straightforward bottom-bait work across a wide range of carp situations.
Krill and fishmeal offer natural nutritional and flavour appeal that can support confident feeding.
Needle-friendly boilies, familiar sizes and simple hair-rig presentation keep the faff down.
The 1kg and 5kg choices help, although a premium food bait can cost more than basic boilies.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Sticky Baits The Krill Boilies
Some boilies try to shout louder than the bloke on the next peg. Sticky Baits The Krill takes a different route. It’s a proper fishmeal-based bait with krill in the recipe, built around the idea of giving carp something nutritious and naturally appealing to tuck into.
That makes it an easy bait to understand. You’re not buying a daft novelty flavour that only comes out when the water temperature hits a certain number. You’re getting a food-led bottom bait that can slot into loads of carp situations, from a quick overnighter to a longer campaign on a tricky pit.
The recipe comprises 25 different ingredients, which is a fair old list for a boilie. The krill inclusion is the headline act, bringing nutritional value and a natural flavour appeal, while the fishmeal base gives the bait that familiar savoury character carp anglers often look for in a year-round food bait.
On the bank, the main job is simple: get it on a hair and fish it confidently. The boilies are needle-friendly, so mounting them shouldn’t turn into a full-blown faff. That’s particularly useful when you’re rebaiting in the dark, your fingers are freezing, and a screaming take has just had you doing laps around the swim.
The Krill is designed as a bottom bait, so it suits a conventional presentation rather than asking you to build a complicated snowman or pop-up rig. Pair a 12mm or 16mm boilie with a neat hair rig, match the hookbait size to the size of feed around it, and you’ve got a tidy, believable offering.
The 12mm size can be handy when the carp are feeding cautiously, the venue has smaller fish, or you want a slightly smaller mouthful over a tight patch of bait. The 16mm gives you a more traditional carp-bait profile. Larger diameters are available too, which can help make the hookbait stand out or keep it away from some nuisance attention.
As for feeding, don’t feel obliged to carpet-bomb the lake. Start with a modest amount around the hookbait and build things up if the fish show themselves. Crushed boilie, a few whole baits and a careful spread can make a cracking little spot, especially when you’re trying to draw fish without stuffing them.
You’ve also got a choice between shelf-life and freezer versions. The shelf-life option is the dead handy one for keeping in the bag, with a natural preservative used to help it store. The freezer version is aimed more closely at carp dietary requirements, so it suits anglers happy to plan ahead and manage frozen bait.
Value depends on how you use it. If you’re hammering a big lake with kilos every trip, a standard 5kg pack makes more sense than constantly buying small bags. If you’re a roving angler who only needs enough for the session, the 1kg pack keeps things neater and stops you carrying a mountain of bait.
Overall, The Krill is a confident, no-nonsense carp boilie. It has a clear identity, a food-based recipe and enough size and storage choice to fit real fishing. It won’t magically turn a blank into a brace, mate, but it gives you a very sound bait to build a session around.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Bait type
- Boilie
- Bait style
- Bottom bait
- Recipe
- Fishmeal-based, containing krill and 25 different ingredients
- Diameters
- 12mm and 16mm listed, with larger diameters also available
- Pack sizes
- 1kg and 5kg listed
- Versions
- Shelf-life and freezer versions
Specs checked with Sticky Baits, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
The Krill’s big selling point is that it’s built as a food bait first. You’re getting a fishmeal-based recipe containing krill, with 25 different ingredients bringing the mix together. That gives you a proper baiting tool rather than something relying purely on a loud flavour hit.
It’s also refreshingly straightforward on the bank. Pick a diameter, hair-rig it, and fish it as a bottom bait over a spot. The needle-friendly texture helps when you’re threading it on, while shelf-life and freezer versions give you a choice between convenience and a recipe tailored more closely towards carp dietary requirements.
The bait itself
A food-led boilie with krill at its heart
The Krill is a fishmeal-based boilie containing krill, with a recipe made from 25 different ingredients. That’s the important bit: it’s designed as a proper food bait, not just a strong smell in a round shape. The krill brings nutritional value and natural flavour appeal, while the wider recipe gives the boilie a more complete feel.
It’s made for bottom-bait fishing and is needle-friendly, so a standard hair rig is all you need. The 12mm and 16mm options cover plenty of situations, while larger diameters are available when visibility or selectivity matters more. You can buy it in 1kg or 5kg packs, depending on whether you’re doing a quick session or feeding a spot regularly.
Worth knowing. There are shelf-life and freezer versions. The shelf-life bait uses a natural preservative for easier storage, while the freezer version is tailored towards carp dietary requirements and needs more planning around transport and storage.
On the bank
A versatile choice for everyday carp fishing
The Krill makes sense for anglers who want one reliable bottom bait that can cover a lot of ground. Fish it over a clean area, a firm spot or a lightly baited margin swim. It works with a simple hair rig and doesn’t need loads of extra faff around it. Keep the presentation tidy and let the bait do its job.
Use 12mm when you want a smaller offering, 16mm as the classic all-rounder, or a larger size when you want the hookbait to show clearly. Over a longer session, a few whole boilies around the hookbait can create a convincing food patch. Just adjust the amount to the number of fish present and avoid filling it in for the sake of it.
Worth knowing. The freezer version suits anglers who plan their bait around a campaign or regular venue. For roving sessions, travelling light or keeping bait ready in the car, the shelf-life version is the less fussy option.
Quick answers
The Krill questions anglers actually ask
Can you fish it all year? The food-led fishmeal and krill profile makes it a sensible year-round option, although the amount you feed should always follow the conditions and how confidently the carp are feeding. In colder water, start with less bait and build from there.
Which size should you choose? Go 12mm for a smaller hookbait, cautious carp or situations where you want a lighter offering. The 16mm is the safe all-round choice. Larger sizes are useful when you want more visibility or a bigger bait profile, but they won’t be right for every venue.
Is it just for big carp lakes? No. The basic bottom-bait presentation works on a wide range of carp waters. Match the diameter and feed quantity to the stock, keep your rig neat, and use the 1kg or 5kg pack size that fits the way you fish.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Proper food-led fishmeal and krill recipe.
- Useful for bottom-bait fishing and longer baiting campaigns.
- Needle-friendly, so it’s easy to mount on a hair.
- Shelf-life and freezer versions cover different fishing styles.
- Available in practical 1kg and 5kg pack sizes.
Worth knowing
- The fishmeal profile won’t suit anglers after a very neutral or understated bait.
- Regular baiting can work out pricey compared with basic boilies.
- Larger diameters improve visibility but may not suit every venue or nuisance-fish situation.
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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.
01Are Sticky Baits The Krill Boilies bottom baits?
Are Sticky Baits The Krill Boilies bottom baits?
Yes. They’re designed to be fished as bottom baits, making them a natural fit for a standard hair rig over a clean or lightly silted spot.
02What sizes do The Krill Boilies come in?
What sizes do The Krill Boilies come in?
12mm and 16mm are listed, with larger diameters available when you want extra visibility or a bigger mouthful.
03What’s the difference between the shelf-life and freezer versions?
What’s the difference between the shelf-life and freezer versions?
The shelf-life version uses a natural preservative for easier storage and transport. The freezer version is tailored towards carp dietary requirements and needs to be kept frozen as part of your bait routine.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are proper food-led fishmeal and krill recipe. and useful for bottom-bait fishing and longer baiting campaigns.; the main trade-off is the fishmeal profile won’t suit anglers after a very neutral or understated bait..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Proper food-led fishmeal and krill recipe.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers wanting a food-led boilie: The fishmeal and krill recipe gives you a proper nutritional angle for regular bottom-bait fishing.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The fishmeal profile won’t suit anglers after a very neutral or understated bait.”
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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