In the world of fishing, bait selection is often the key to success. There is a theory that bait should not only focus on the flavor type, because the flavor type is artificially defined, and the fish do not care about the smell of the fishy and sour smell. However, this does not prevent many anglers from insisting on choosing bait according to the flavor type. I don't think there's a right or wrong way to do this, and this article will no longer focus on the bait recipe, but on the flavor pattern and its corresponding fish situation. 
The fishy smell is strong in cold weatherWhen the air temperature is cold and the water temperature is low, the activity of the fish is mostly low. At this time, fishy baits become mainstream, such as shrimp powder and bloodworm fish, when fishing for crucian carp, shrimp powder and bloodworm are common choices. Of course, not absolutely, even in cold weather, it is okay to use incense. As long as the concentration of bait can be increased, the ability to spread underwater can also be enhanced. 
Some anglers like to add small drugs such as thyme and pig breast milk during the cold period, because these small drugs have a high concentration and can enhance the diffusion ability of the bait in the water. Fishy-smelling baits usually contain some additives. In cold water temperatures, I personally think that fish prefer baits with a higher animal protein content. Fragrant bait is larger than fishy baitThere is a saying in the fishing circle, big fish like fragrance, small fish like fish, and it makes sense. As the weather gradually warms up, we no longer worry about the lack of activity of the fish. At this point, the main consideration is how to catch the big fish or avoid the small ones. In this case, many people prefer to use incense bait. 
However, incense baits are not entirely unreasonable, but incense baits are also diverse and cannot be generalized. When the small fish is more ruthless, whether it is fishy or fragrant, it will be very noisy. Only the use of non-atomized, light-smelling grain bait will be more effective. However, it is not entirely unreasonable for bait to catch big fish. For example, when fishing for crucian carp, using a more natural milky flavor is relatively effective. Flavor change: spring, summer, autumn and winterAfter the beginning of spring, it should be noted that as the temperature gradually rises, the flavor of the bait also needs to be adjusted accordingly. At the beginning of spring, the water temperature is low and the smell is still predominant. When the water temperature rises slowly and the fish bite becomes more violent, you can consider the combination of fishy + milky, which is very durable and can be used until summer. 
When the weather is the hottest, fishy bait can be used sparingly, mainly fragrant bait, and you can choose cereal or fruity aroma. In late autumn, the fishy smell can be gradually aggravated, especially in winter, the taste should be stronger to improve the penetration of the bait. The choice of bait is simple versus complexNowadays, there are more and more simple baits on the market, and there are more and more promotions that can be done in one pack. Most of these baits are fishy bait, and they are basically fine for general fish conditions. Personally, however, I don't really like this "one-pack" bait, because I know that I can't really do everything, and that changes in fish conditions still need to be adjusted. As a result, bait selection needs to vary from time to time and from place to place, and needs to be flexible with different seasons and changes in fish conditions. 
However, this kind of bait is very friendly to novice anglers, because there is no need to consider the ratio of bait added, and you can directly open a good bait state by comparing one to one water.
The flavor combination of bait is a topic that needs to be in-depth in fishing. Hopefully, this article can provide some ideas for the majority of anglers to better choose and use bait to improve the fun and effect of fishing.