Tri-Cast Highfield star Lee Addy rates Van den Eynde Super Black as one of his favorites.

I've been using Van den Eynde Super Black for quite some time now and I rate it as probably the best groundbait for difficult, clear-water canals in winter.

Super Black is a fine groundbait based on the highly successful Supercup, and does not contain too much food content.

It's brilliant for roach and skimmers in depths up to about six feet and depending on how it is mixed, you can create a lingering cloud to catch small fish on the drop, or you can make it sink quickly to form an expanding cloud on the bottom.

By itself, it's a light textured groundbait but it can be mixed with others to give it more weight if required.

I also occasionally use it in a small open end feeder, often with chopped worms, to catch perch when I'm really struggling for bites.

IDEAL USES
An ultra-fine groundbait for use in clear water conditions and on waters which are heavily fished. It's developed to create a suspended cloud of cover for wary or shy feeding fish. Anglers will find this grounbait to be particularly valuable on days when it's imperative not to overfeed.

PROVEN RECIPE SUGGESTIONS
1. 1 bag Super Black very wet to produce a suspended cloud in which to present your hook bait 'on the drop'.

2. 1 part Super Black, 1 part Super Rouge (or Supercup). For use through a small open end feeder on still water or big canals when bites are hard to attract.

3. 1 part Super Black, 1/3 part Special. For use when the fish are feeding freely high in the water.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
1. For best results, place groundbait and additives in a round mixing bowl.

2. Blend the dry ingredients thoroughly before adding water.

3. Add water slowly whilst vigorously stirring the mix together. This procedure is made easier with a sponge, which allows even distribution of water.

4. The use of a round groundbait bowl means there are no corners to trap and leave dry groundbait.

5. When the mix begins to appear adequately dampened set it aside for 5-10 minutes.

6. You should find after 10 minutes the mix will require a little more water before it's ready for use.

7. If you are using damp leam add it to the mixture now, and not earlier.