whats a good ground bait/ method mix for the fall and winter? My usual mix is seemly slowing down, did manage 3 carp 1 buff and a small grassie ( my first for Indiana). was wondering what would be good for when the weather starts to go cooler.

I wish I could give up my method mix recipes but I will say that natural flavors always work best this time of year

There will be a winter mix available real soon at Westside...check it out.

Huxley Hot Blend sold at West Side.

going to have to get up there! Soon as I get in the Union at work I can get OT and make a bit more for all the toys and stuff I want for carping.( I wonder if I buy enough they deliver ???? )
I prefer to make up my own Method ( lots of particles as I can get in there and still manage a fair bind so it stays on the lead) but willing to try something new out.I have been getting a lot of Buffs I think due to my mixing in too much dry molasses into my mixes.
Is there anything I should avoid in a mix during the cooler weather once the water gets cold? Would the catfish feed ( floating, I cant find any sinking pellets at all) from the local feed mill be good to use as I am trying to get away from all the dog food I have been having to grind up to get the effect I want.
I have a basic mix I have had a lot of luck with but it is a pain to mix up with all the grinding and stuff involved in mixing it up. I would like to switch to a plainer version with only a few things in it plus the small particles and some flavors/ attractants.
i would go with a store bought one but it can get too expensive buying ready made all the time.
I am just going to have to break down and go over to westside and buy up all the goodies I need for my mixes and the other stuff!
on another note anyone been using any pva bags or tubing? any luck? would it be a waste of time and money using it in the Wabash? or is pva better suited for lakes?

I would personally avoid anything with a high oil content,especially fish oils during the colder months. Bird foods have a much better properties for allowing flavour leakage and breakdown etc. I know there are exceptions,but myself and a number of friends have always found oils to be pretty unproductive. good luck.