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If you have a question regarding the BiosourceTM additive, or any related product, please review the following list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you don't see an appropriate answer to your inquiry below, please either post your question at the Forum and/or email us directly at info@biosourcebaits - we'll address your request promptly!

Question   Response
What is BiosourceTM ?
 
  The BiosourceTM feeding stimulant is a powered mixture comprising several naturally occurring  biologically active molecular compounds. These natural materials are not, in any way, hazardous to aquatic or human life.
 
Which species of fish are stimulated to feed by BiosourceTM  ?   Fish species stimulated to feed by the BiosourceTM  additive 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  BiosourceTM brand name?   The BiosourceTM brand name is descriptive of what the the product actually does. All biological organisms contain trace amounts of compounds contained in the BiosourceTM  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.
 
How does BiosourceTM work ?   Briefly, the BiosourceTM additive is an olfactory (sense of smell) feeding stimulant. Thus, it targets a specific class of chemoreceptor site at the fishes' olfactory membranes. If introduced into an aquatic environment, at specific (proprietary) levels, it induces 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 (
BiosourceTM ) 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  BiosourceTM some kind of pheromone?   NO! BiosourceTM is an olfactory stimulant, not a pheromone. Thus, BiosourceTM should NOT be confused, or associated, with any type of pheromone based attractants that have previously appeared on the market.
 
Is BiosourceTM  an attractant, a stimulant, or both?   BiosourceTM is a feeding stimulant. Thus, it should be used either in conjunction with other attractive flavor / flavors, or simply just added to unflavored baits.
 
Where can I buy BiosourceTM  products?
 
  Biosource Baits Inc. supplies the BiosourceTM feeding stimulant directly to bait manufacturing companies, whom, in turn, incorporate the additive into their own line of products. Only products displaying the BiosourceTM flag (shown left) contain the BiosourceTM additive. A full list of retail outlets carrying, as well as distributors of, BiosourceTM products may be viewed at the Retail Products and Wholesalers & Retailers pages.
 
How do I best prepare and fish BiosourceTM treated baits?   Full details on preparing and fishing with BiosourceTM 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 BiosourceTM stimulant will essentially make any fish present feed - but only if introduced to the swim at regular intervals!