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Types of Bait to Catch Carp

People who fish consider carp to have relatively good intelligence, compared to some other fish. They retain information about food and can associate types of food with certain situations, such as a food they consumed when they last were hooked. The type of bait used to catch carp must contain nutrients that it needs, and like all living creatures, the carp is attracted to the taste. Additionally, the type of bait used to catch carp varies during the seasons of the year.

Boilies
- Many anglers use boilies as carp bait; they are easy to keep and use. You can buy ready-made boilies or make them yourself. They are a mix of ingredients that are formed into balls, boiled and allowed to dry out. Boilies are available in different sizes and can be fresh or frozen. Boilies can be made from various proteins, kelp and vegetable extracts and often have flavorings you may not think a carp would like, such as chili and other spices.
Pellets and Particle Bait
- A popular pellet bait is the trout pellet, since it contains a lot of oil, which attracts carp. Particle bait includes nut, seed and grain. Many particle baits need soaking or boiling before use to soften them. Peas, sweet corn and beans can be made in to pellet or particle bait to catch carp.
Natural Baits
- These baits are effectively the type of food a carp usually eats. Natural bait is anything found in the water in the area of the carp. Natural baits include worms, maggots and insects. Shrimp and other seafood are also used as carp bait.
Floating Bait
- Floating bait, as the name suggest, floats on the water; the idea is to make the bait look like an insect on the surface of the water, since much of a carp's diet is eaten from the surface. Floating baits attract carp to the area you intend to fish. You can also use dog and cat food, as well as bread crusts.

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