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Question			Response
What are BiosourcE^TM and BIOSTIM^TM ?			The Biosource^TM and BioSTIM^TM feeding stimulants are powered mixtures comprising several naturally occurring biologically active molecular compounds. These natural materials are not, in any way, hazardous to aquatic or human life.
What's the difference between BiosourcE^TM and BIOSTIM^TM ?			BiosourcE^TM is slightly cheaper than BIOSTIM^TM, and is designed primarily for the preparation of commercial fish baits and feeds according to strict manufacturing protocols. BIOSTIM^TM is more 'user friendly' and better suited to end user applications.
Which species of fish are stimulated to feed by BiosourcE^TM and BIOSTIM^TM ?			Fish species stimulated to feed by the Biosource/stim^TM additives include, but are not limited to: barbel, bream, carp, F1 hybrids, perch, roach, and tench (UK tests); as well as bass, buffalo, catfish, shad, sunfish, and trout (US tests).
What are the origins of the Biosource^TM and BIOSTIM^TM product names?			The Biosource^TM product name is descriptive of what the the product actually does. All biological organisms contain trace amounts of the compounds contained in the Biosource^TM additive within their own tissues; with these same compounds continually being released into the water by all aquatic life forms. The 'Bio-source' name, then, alludes to this fact. The BIOSTIM^TM additive is a 'second generation' product that, while working in a similar way to Biosource^TM, cannot over stimulate fish.
How do BiosourcE^TM and BIOSTIM^TM work ?			Briefly, the Biosource/stim^TM additives are olfactory Molecular Recognition feeding stimulants. They target specific classes of chemoreceptor sites at the fishes' olfactory membranes. If introduced into an aquatic environment, at specific (proprietary) levels, they induce an involuntary feeding response from a broad cross-section of fish species.
What is Molecular Recognition?			Molecular Recognition (MR) is a term used in biochemistry to explain how molecules of specific size, shape and chemical functionality bind to dedicated receptor sites. A good analogy for MR would be that of a comfortably fitting glove - only your hand (Biosource/stim^TM ) fits the glove (receptor site) perfectly. Only a perfect 'molecular fit' at the fishes' olfactory receptor sites will elicit an enhanced feeding response. The enzyme model (shown left) illustrates the process.
Is Biosource/stim^TM some kind of pheromone?			NO! Biosource/stim^TM are olfactory stimulants, not pheromones. Thus, Biosource/stim^TM should NOT be confused, or associated, with any type of pheromone based attractants that have previously appeared on the market.
Are BiosourcE^TM and BIOSTIM^TM attractants, stimulants, or both?			Both Biosource^TM and BIOSTIM^TM are feeding stimulants. Thus, they should be used either in conjunction with other attractive flavor / flavors, or simply just added to unflavored baits.
Where can I buy Biosource/stim^tM products?			Biosource Baits Inc. supplies Biosource^TM and BIOSTIM^TM feeding stimulants directly to bait manufacturing companies, whom, in turn, incorporate these additive(s) into their own line of products. Only products displaying the Biosource^TM flag (shown left) contain the Biosource^TM additive. A full list of retail outlets carrying, as well as distributors of, Biosource/stim^TM products may be viewed at the Retail Products and Wholesalers & Retailers pages.
How do I best prepare and fish Biosource/stim^TM treated baits?			Full details on preparing and fishing with Biosource/stim^TM products can be reviewed or downloaded at the Preparation Tips page. When fishing, the best strategy is just to keep feeding (regardless of catch rate), as the Biosource/stim^TM stimulants will essentially make any fish present feed - but only if introduced to the swim at regular intervals!