Baits & Baiting
Fishing knowledge, from your first setup to the finer details. Practical guides for carp, match, predator and sea anglers.
Guides
Intermediate · carp
Baiting Strategy: Singles, Patches and Spreads
How and where you introduce bait often matters more than adding an expensive attractor. Feeding should match what you know about the fish, bottom and duration of your session.
Beginner · carp
Boilies for Carp: Choosing and Using Them
Boilies are convenient carp baits made in different sizes and formulations. Choosing between them matters less than fishing a suitable bait in the right place with sensible quantities.
Intermediate · carp
Particle Baits: Sweetcorn, Hemp and Tiger Nuts
Particles can add variety to a carp feeding approach, but preparation and venue rules are essential. Some raw or underprepared baits can be unsafe for fish.
Beginner · carp
Pellets and Groundbait for Carp
Pellets and groundbait can introduce scent, fine food particles and a feeding signal around the hookbait. Their breakdown rate and suitability depend on water temperature, product and preparation.
Beginner · carp
Pop-Ups and Wafters: Buoyancy and Balance
Pop-ups float; wafters are designed to partly counterbalance rig weight; ordinary bottom baits generally sink. Those broad categories are useful, but actual behaviour changes with the complete rig.