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If you have a question regarding the Biosource/stimTM additives, 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 are BiosourcETM and BIOSTIMTM ?
 
  The BiosourceTM and BioSTIMTM 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 BiosourcETM and BIOSTIMTM ?   BiosourcETM is slightly cheaper than BIOSTIMTM, and is designed primarily for the preparation of commercial fish baits and feeds according to strict manufacturing protocols. BIOSTIMTM is more 'user friendly' and better suited to end user applications.
Which species of fish are stimulated to feed by BiosourcETM and BIOSTIMTM ?
 
  Fish species stimulated to feed by the Biosource/stimTM  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  BiosourceTM and BIOSTIMTM product names?   The BiosourceTM product name is descriptive of what the the product actually does. All biological organisms contain trace amounts of the 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.
The
BIOSTIMTM additive is a 'second generation' product that, while working in a similar way to BiosourceTM, cannot over stimulate fish.
 
How do BiosourcETM and BIOSTIMTM work ?   Briefly, the Biosource/stimTM 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/stimTM ) 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/stimTM some kind of pheromone?   NO! Biosource/stimTM are olfactory stimulants, not pheromones. Thus, Biosource/stimTM should NOT be confused, or associated, with any type of pheromone based attractants that have previously appeared on the market.
 
Are BiosourcETM and BIOSTIMTM  attractants, stimulants, or both?   Both BiosourceTM and BIOSTIMTM 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/stimtM  products?
 
  Biosource Baits Inc. supplies BiosourceTM and BIOSTIMTM  feeding stimulants directly to bait manufacturing companies, whom, in turn, incorporate these additive(s) 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, Biosource/stimTM products may be viewed at the Retail Products and Wholesalers & Retailers pages.
 
How do I best prepare and fish Biosource/stimTM treated baits?   Full details on preparing and fishing with Biosource/stimTM 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/stimTM stimulants will essentially make any fish present feed - but only if introduced to the swim at regular intervals!