Your fishing experience is very gravely dependent on the quality of your bait. Without the right bait, you might not be able to catch the bigger carps. The entire fishing experience might be ruined with a lot more wait time for catches. And if there were some baits that can actually increase the number of catches by the end of the fishing session, trying them out just makes sense. So here is a list of some of the most quality baits that are suitable for carp fishing in particular:-
Corn- This is quite understandably the most popular fishing bait for carps. The sweet taste of the corn entices the carps and they almost always end up taking a bite. In fact, you can also mix it in the spod for increased effectiveness. The fact that the corn has a bright colour is also quite important, particularly for deeper lakes where visibility might be an issue. Corn is also quite easily available and inexpensive. So, it can also be one of your top bait contenders.
Potato- If you ever ask an experienced angle for fishing advice, you will find they have had quite a bit of experience using potato as a carp bait. This has not been very popular recently, with many other fancy ingredients taking its place. But if you think about it, using potatoes is quite genius. First of all, it is a popular and cheap ingredient, so you will have easy accessibility. Secondly, it is nutritious for the carps as well. Also, potatoes can be combined with other flavours to even further entice bigger carps to take a bite.
Sausage Or Leftover Meat- Carps love meat. There are now two ways about it. Using a piece of sausage or leftover ham as fishing bait is a no brainer. It can be a bit expensive if you are thinking of buying a sausage exclusively to use as a bait. However, if you are using leftover meat from a holiday event or party at your home, it will be quite a good use for a product that might otherwise go to waste.
Worms And Fish Food- Finally, the list of bait choices will be incomplete if you do not consider worms and maggots. Why do these work? They work because they are the most common natural fish food. Carps are used to foraging for worms at the sides of the lakes. You can use the worms rigged on the hair of your line for the best experience. This can help you to throw the line more widely to cover a bigger bite zone.
Natural baits often perform better than artificial food and colouring. However, in a pinch you can use mashed potato or some leftover meat to get the carps biting faster for your line.