Bait is the biggest misconception in carp fishing .
Literally hundreds of makers big and small with even more combinations that are apparently the dogs Doo daaas .
It's all a lottery nothing else and all in peoples heads to the extent they get wobbly when they can't use their preferred bait .
It's pretty sad how some minds have been conditioned.
Literally hundreds of makers big and small with even more combinations that are apparently the dogs Doo daaas .
It's all a lottery nothing else and all in peoples heads to the extent they get wobbly when they can't use their preferred bait .
It's pretty sad how some minds have been conditioned.
In reply to Post #46
You could say exactly the same about rigs.
Some people like messing about trying different baits, especially those who roll their own boilies.
I don't think it's sad or being conditioned, it's just personal choice. Not doing anyone any harm.
You could say exactly the same about rigs.
Some people like messing about trying different baits, especially those who roll their own boilies.
I don't think it's sad or being conditioned, it's just personal choice. Not doing anyone any harm.
In reply to Post #47
Agree , not many sports as complex as carping , once it has hold of you it changes your life and all rational thinking .
Most are beaten even before they get there due to not having their preferred bait .
It's a sphycological dilemma.
Agree , not many sports as complex as carping , once it has hold of you it changes your life and all rational thinking .
Most are beaten even before they get there due to not having their preferred bait .
It's a sphycological dilemma.
In reply to Post #46
Fancy a comp? I'll supply your bait, and use my own choice..
No misconception at all I'm afraid. But certainly not the main factor either, it is all part of the end result which we as anglers invest quite heavily in both financially and mentally during a foreign trip.
Fancy a comp? I'll supply your bait, and use my own choice..
No misconception at all I'm afraid. But certainly not the main factor either, it is all part of the end result which we as anglers invest quite heavily in both financially and mentally during a foreign trip.
In reply to Post #46
totally agree re the 100's of bait firms about all claiming rubbish they spout.
I use the bait o have done
A) i trust its ingredients traceability
B) I trust its consistency
C) I trust the owner
D) i like to support said owner
E) it never changes
F) its caught me 100's of carp
totally agree re the 100's of bait firms about all claiming rubbish they spout.
I use the bait o have done
A) i trust its ingredients traceability
B) I trust its consistency
C) I trust the owner
D) i like to support said owner
E) it never changes
F) its caught me 100's of carp
In reply to Post #44
Normally I'd agree but if it's for only twice a year for two trips I really don't care, over here obviously I can get it a lot cheaper but if I'm paying out for a decent trip abroad I don't mind paying out for the bait that I'm happy with, only other problem is tho I'm very fussy with my bait so actually being able to get it might be the problem
Normally I'd agree but if it's for only twice a year for two trips I really don't care, over here obviously I can get it a lot cheaper but if I'm paying out for a decent trip abroad I don't mind paying out for the bait that I'm happy with, only other problem is tho I'm very fussy with my bait so actually being able to get it might be the problem
In reply to Post #51
i do when i take 80Kg for a week
i do when i take 80Kg for a week
In reply to Post #52
About the same amount I use also
About the same amount I use also
In reply to Post #46
Why is it? If it was then I assume you would use just one bait all year round?? You probably dont though, you probably use a mixture of boilies, particles, even maggots at some point. Understanding what bait to use at certain times of year is probably one of the most important things in carp fishing
Why is it? If it was then I assume you would use just one bait all year round?? You probably dont though, you probably use a mixture of boilies, particles, even maggots at some point. Understanding what bait to use at certain times of year is probably one of the most important things in carp fishing
In reply to Post #54
must admit, re boillies, ive used the same type and bait firms for 15 yrs!
I do use particles also now and again, especially in france
must admit, re boillies, ive used the same type and bait firms for 15 yrs!
I do use particles also now and again, especially in france
https://anglingtrust.net/2021/01/15/anglers-to-challenge-brexit-bait-ban/
In reply to Post #32
I'd completely understand if that was the case, but it really isn't. Have been going France for around 20 years now, and can count on one hand the amount of times I've seen blokes wandering about in camo/olive on the ferry. We make up maybe 1% of every boat/train/plane that goes over during the summer. Even less than that between October & March.
I'd completely understand if that was the case, but it really isn't. Have been going France for around 20 years now, and can count on one hand the amount of times I've seen blokes wandering about in camo/olive on the ferry. We make up maybe 1% of every boat/train/plane that goes over during the summer. Even less than that between October & March.
In reply to Post #57
See loads of anglers on the 02.20 train every year
See loads of anglers on the 02.20 train every year
In reply to Post #57
Got to ask, who's telling you that..lol. The 2am ferries/trains have their fair share of camo geezers, trailers picking up bookings, I've never not seen lads in Carp gear in the last 10 years, lot less 20 years ago for sure.
Got to ask, who's telling you that..lol. The 2am ferries/trains have their fair share of camo geezers, trailers picking up bookings, I've never not seen lads in Carp gear in the last 10 years, lot less 20 years ago for sure.
In reply to Post #58
Tight Northerners
Tight Northerners