In reply to Post #15
There are many different interpretations on what an HNV bait really is and there is no "written standard" that is regulated in order to call a bait "HNV" but an HNV bait should provide the fish with a lot of usable nutrition that is bioavailable, but in general, from many fish scientists and researchers over the years it is widely known and is generally used as a guideline that an optimal HNV bait should be something in line with the following:
35% Digestible protein content
50% Useable carbohydrates
The remaining 15% should be made up of a good mix of fat, oils vitamins and minerals (recommended oil content for carp is 7%).
The finished bait should be easily digestible
This is based on a carps dietary requirements during optimal temperatures (15-25c)
A carps requirements are different in the winter but will still feed on "optimal temperature baits" as above but will fill up quickly as it will take a long time to process them (can take up to 2 weeks), whereas a winter bait can be made up for the colder conditions.. Weather you class these winter baits as HNV is a personal choice as they offer a bait that is optimal to their needs in the cold months. A winter bait used regularly in water temperatures below 11degrees Celsius, need only be 5-10% protein and the rest almost pure carbohydrate. Ideally, there must be some easily digested oil content in the bait recipe. 4-5% oil (fresh soya oil is optimal as opposed to fish oil) is about the maximum required in any cold water bait.
But I'm sure you already know this @Sealine
There are many different interpretations on what an HNV bait really is and there is no "written standard" that is regulated in order to call a bait "HNV" but an HNV bait should provide the fish with a lot of usable nutrition that is bioavailable, but in general, from many fish scientists and researchers over the years it is widely known and is generally used as a guideline that an optimal HNV bait should be something in line with the following:
35% Digestible protein content
50% Useable carbohydrates
The remaining 15% should be made up of a good mix of fat, oils vitamins and minerals (recommended oil content for carp is 7%).
The finished bait should be easily digestible
This is based on a carps dietary requirements during optimal temperatures (15-25c)
A carps requirements are different in the winter but will still feed on "optimal temperature baits" as above but will fill up quickly as it will take a long time to process them (can take up to 2 weeks), whereas a winter bait can be made up for the colder conditions.. Weather you class these winter baits as HNV is a personal choice as they offer a bait that is optimal to their needs in the cold months. A winter bait used regularly in water temperatures below 11degrees Celsius, need only be 5-10% protein and the rest almost pure carbohydrate. Ideally, there must be some easily digested oil content in the bait recipe. 4-5% oil (fresh soya oil is optimal as opposed to fish oil) is about the maximum required in any cold water bait.
But I'm sure you already know this @Sealine