Special is the most versatile groundbait in the whole of the Van den Eynde range. Basically it can be used by itself as a fine, cloud groundbait containing very little food value, or it can be added to any other groundbait to lighten the mixture.On canals, I use Special by itself mixed dry to create a slowly falling cloud, or over-wetted to make a superb slop mix that’s ideal for gudgeon when I need to feed minimal amounts.

Equal amounts of Special and Van den Eynde Supercup is a brilliant summer groundbait, especially for skimmers. If the water is over four feet deep, I’ll also add a little sticky Van den Eynde Secret to take it down faster to the bottom where it will ‘explode’ to form a carpet over which the fish will feed confidently. It’s also good for bleak fishing, mixed dry.