RG Baits - Our Story
Established in 2010 by lifelong anglers and friends, Greg Myles and Ryan Heaton, RG Baits began not as a business venture, but as a passion project born in a small garage. With a single rolling machine and a shared love for carp fishing, the pair set out to create quality bait for a close group of angling friends. What started as a weekend hobby soon began to attract attention far beyond their immediate circle.
As word spread about the quality of their bait, demand grew rapidly. Despite both Greg and Ryan holding full-time jobs outside the angling industry, they spent countless evenings and weekends rolling bait one mix at a time. It was humble beginnings, but it laid the foundation for what would become one of the UK’s most respected bait manufacturers.
Every penny earned in those early years was reinvested into the business. Machinery upgrades and equipment expansion followed, and within just two years, RG Baits proudly operated three rolling machines. This allowed for a greater range of bait sizes and varieties, appealing to a much wider audience of anglers. By this point, demand had outgrown the family garage — and the decision was made to take RG Baits full-time. Dedicated premises were acquired, the day jobs were left behind, and RG Baits was officially born as a professional brand.
In 2019, Ryan Heaton moved on to pursue a new career, and Greg Myles took full ownership of RG Baits with a vision to elevate the company even further with the help from right hand man Mark Backhouse. That same year marked a period of remarkable growth and transformation for the brand.
Fast forward to 2025, and RG Baits enters an exciting new chapter. Greg was approached by two household names in the carp fishing world, Mark Pitchers and Jamie Jackson of Capital, who saw immense potential in the brand. Their partnership and investment are propelling RG Baits into a new era, combining Greg’s craftsmanship with the experience and influence of Jamie and Mark.
Today, with Greg, Mark, and Jamie at the helm, RG Baits continues to innovate and inspire. From its modest beginnings in a garage to becoming a household name in the carp fishing industry, RG Baits remains driven by the same passion, integrity, and commitment to quality that started it all.