Winter fishing is a pleasure, but it is also a challenge, because the fish in winter are not as active as in summer, their appetite and mobility are greatly reduced, and in order to catch a satisfactory catch, you need to carefully choose and prepare the bait. So, what bait works well for winter fishing? Today, I will introduce you to several bait recipes suitable for winter fishing, so that you can easily catch large crucian carp without missing the opportunity of carp.
First of all, we must understand that the bait for winter fishing must meet the following requirements:
Be fishy enoughBecause fishy smell is the most sensitive taste of fish, and it is also the main basis for fish to find food, fish in winter have a high demand for protein, so fishy bait can attract the attention of fish and make fish have the desire to eat.
Have the right scentAlthough the fish in winter have a low appetite, they will not refuse some fragrant foods, especially some wine, grain, sweet and other flavor types, which can make the fish feel comfortable and satisfied.
Have the right specific gravityIf the bait is too heavy, the fish will not want to eat, so choose some light bait to make the fish eat easily and happily.
Have the right amount of stickiness, because the bait is too sticky, it will make the fish feel sticky and uncomfortable, the mouth and digestive system of the fish in winter are very sensitive, if the bait is too sticky, the fish will not be easy to swallow, and it is not easy to digest, so choose some loose bait to let the fish eat smoothly and comfortably.
So, what bait formulations can meet the above requirements? Below, I will recommend a bait formula that I have practiced myself and has good results, I hope it can be helpful to you.
Recipe: Big carp + a litter of crazy
This is a milky bait formula, suitable for fishing for large crucian carp, but also suitable for carp fishing, because milky is the flavor type that both crucian carp and carp like, and the flakes of these two baits are relatively large, which can pull the bait ball, retain fish well, and also attract fish from afar.
The ratio of this formula is half of the large carp and half of a nest of crazy, that is, 1:1, and then add 10% of millet, the role of millet is to increase the stickiness of the bait and the retention of fish, but also to increase the puffing degree of the bait, making the bait lighter.
The method of this recipe is very simple, that is, mix the large carp and a nest of crazy evenly, then add water and knead it into a ball, put it in a cool place to wake up for a while, then add millet, knead well, and you can use it.