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What are good baits for carp?

Asked: Sebastien Plante, Last Updated:

Baits to Use: As above, Sweet corn and bread are two of the best baits to use for carp but nightcrawlers (earthworms) are excellent as well. For bigger fish and longer fishing sessions hard boiled baits or 'boilies' as they are known are excellent to use on a hair rig.

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    Postlarvae and adults are omnivorous, eating algae, aquatic plants, molluscs, aquatic insects, worms, and other crustaceans. Males and females have different growth rates and males exhibit heterogenous individual growth (HIG); these are vitally important factors in grow-out management.

  • Do catfish like garlic?

    Garlic as Catfish Bait Garlic is a potent scent and when added to hot dogs, chicken liver, and some other baits, it can add a tremendous scent to draw in catfish and a flavor that makes catfish bite and hold on longer than they may otherwise do. ... Garlic is solid and will make it hard to work a hook through.

  • How fast do ghost shrimp multiply?

    Ghost shrimp spawn readily—and often — in the aquarium. It's common to see females carrying masses of 20 to 30 pinhead-sized, green eggs between the swimmerets underneath their tails. The swimmerets paddle to bring oxygen to the eggs, which hatch in about three weeks.

  • Can fresh shucked oysters be frozen?

    Shucked Oysters: Freeze them. They freeze beautifully. You can freeze the oysters directly in the package they arrived in (10 oz jar / pint container / half gallon bag) or in a ziplock freezer bag.

  • Can you fry catfish with the skin on?

    Catfish does not always need to be skinned before cooking. Cooking fish with the skin on retains moisture and hold the fish together as it cooks. ... Once cooked, the skin slips off the flesh readily, but it will curl during cooking unless your score it first.

  • Are freeze dried shrimp good for fish?

    Omega One Freeze-Dried Shrimp are great for frogs and turtles and work as a nutritious substitute for crickets, worms, and other messy live foods. These tasty morsels, high in protein and natural color enhancers, are an excellent choice for larger carnivorous fish.

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    Coconut paste:

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    • 1/2” fresh ginger, roughly chopped.
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