Zoltan Kovacs

Competition Angler and CEO of SBS

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In the summer of 2011 Flumino products were in the final stage of testing, helping our team to achieve the world-record result of 1415 kg catch in 96 hours at the II. Ezerjó Carp Angling Cup. In 2012, thanks to the convincing results a new paragraph was opened in the life of SBS products, the first generation of the Flumino range was launched. After the first season we were happy in the knowledge that thanks to these products more and more carp anglers had the real big catch and arrived back home with nice memories from the lakeside. Maybe it is not startling news, but the research and development did not stop, therefore we are happy to announce a new member of the range, the Flumino F-Code.

You can have amazing catch results with the Flumino products launched in 2012, either in a half-day session or in a multi-day competition. I have written many times, that I do not believe in a "wonder-bait", one that always gives the best catch results in any circumstance. I say rather, using high quality, tested and developed baits that match perfectly the given conditions is the key to outstanding results.

Last year we visited Lake Maconka several times and after analysing our catch sheet, we found that we had achieved average results with the first generation of Flumino products. Our performance was not enough to win competitions or even to finish in second or third places. Knowing well that the final outcome of the peg draw and the weather conditions are a big influence on the final result of a carp fishing contest, we decided that we would prepare a new bait, one that adapts to the special conditions of the lake.

We had some nice catches in first round of the National Carp Fishing Competition, but it was not enough for the win

Experience along the lakeside verified that bait with a high-fishmeal content played an important role during our fishing sessions, if we were targeting the big catch. One of our 'fishy' boilies is the SBS Premium Ace Lobworm bait; it is made from a fishmeal based mix. This bait gave many memorable moments and results for carp anglers using SBS products. Based upon these experiences we started to develop a complex product range with a groundbait made from the best quality fishmeal available on the market. After a promising testing period we felt that time had come to use the newly developed groundbait, groundbait mixer and hookbait in the third round of the National Carp Fishing Competition. In the end we won this round with 905.35 lbs. (410.66 kg) in 48 hours, setting a new record in the history of competitions at Lake Maconka.

The biggest koi carp in the competition: 24.16 lbs. (10.96 kg)

My teammate, András Szigetfalvi  with a nice mirror carp

Thanks to the new bait big carp came frequently to the feeding area

After the promising results the official members of Team SBS used the new baits successful in many different waters. We collected and analysed their experiences and ideas and finally the Flumino F-Code range was born. The Groundbait contains high percentage of top quality fishmeal, hence the name F-Code. As well as the high protein content, an extra feature is that it also includes pre-digested fishmeal, which dissolves quickly and easily in the water, and is almost 100% digestible.

The Groundbait contains a high percentage of top quality fishmeal, hence the name F-Code

Before launching the new product we had a final test in September at the IV. Professional Maconka European Cup.

Early morning feeding with the F-Code

Rods are waiting for the full run

Beautiful morning at Lake Maconka

At the end of the 115 hour contest we finished in second place with 1665.99 lbs. (755.68 kg), the gap was only 7.05 lbs. (3.2 kg) between the first and second places. We broke a record with 24 carp caught over 22 lbs. (10 kg).

Waiting

Teamwork

A nice one from the big ones

24-hour shift

We activated the F-Code during the night as well

Moments of the closing ceremony

With the All In Flumino Boxes we offer complete packages in different flavours, that contain two kinds of hookbaits, the groundbait mixer and the groundbait. All In Flumino Box F-Code contains a complete selection, 1 kg Flumino Groundbait F-Code that contains several kinds of fishmeal, 500 ml Flumino Groundbait Mixer liquid, 2 sachets of Flumino Pop Up F-Code hook bait (bright orange coloured Cranberry and black coloured Black Squid) and we include with the cooked hookbaits 2 packs of 2 ml Concentrated Flavour to enhance the attraction effect. The product to use is determined by the flavour of the 500 ml liquid; there are two flavours available: Liver or Undercover.

All in Flumino Box contains everything that you need for one a day session

One of the two kinds of hookbaits included in the box will work in any kind of conditions

I had the chance to catch a nice koi on the day we recorded the movie

With the F-Code Groundbait we have a newly developed product, with top quality fishmeal included, that I recommend to all of you who believe only in the best quality.

It is important to say a few words about a new boilie that we used during the competition, mostly during the midnight hours. This one also has a high fishmeal content with Cranberry and Squid & Octopus mixed flavours. It performs extremely well with the F-Code groundbait and we used this combination during the night. SBS Premium Competition series includes only products that SBS Teams have used during competitions and have had outstanding results. Therefore from this year we are happy to launch the C1 series that was used by our team winning the WCC2012, and the one that we used above is going to be the C2 series.

The second member of the SBS Premium Competition series is called C2

If we soak the soluble boilies before putting them on the hair rig, we can have a bite earlier than expected

Click on the video for a more detailed presentation and to watch the movie about the new Flumino range.

By: Zoltán Kovács

Video: Péter Takács

Pictures: Péter Takács, Dániel Novák, István Dérer