Boilies for carp fishing

The Boilie

The boilie is the iconic bait in modern carp fishing. It's a ball made from a mix of flours, proteins, and attractants, bound together with eggs, then boiled, hence its name: the cooking gives it a tough skin that withstands small fish and water for hours, giving the carp time to find it. Its size and hardness make it selective: it mainly attracts larger fish.

Other Baits

The baits also come in:

• Pellets.
• Seeds.
• Groundbaits.
• Liquids.
• Additive / Booster.
• Artificial bait.
• Baiting tool.

All the baits are gathered on the baits page.

Setting Up and Baiting

The boilie isn’t hooked onto the fishing hook: it is threaded on a hair, a small line that extends below the hook, and is secured with a stop, like those from Korum. When the carp sucks in the boilie, the bare hook penetrates more easily into its lip. You bait the fishing spot by throwing boilies around the rig, by hand, with a catapult, or with a spoon, to get the carp used to feeding in that area. Bags of several kilos, like the Dynamite Baits Complex-T, are used for baiting during long sessions.

Flavours and Dips

Boilies come in fish flavours, rich in proteins, like the Complex-T, which are suitable for temperate waters and long sessions, and in sweet or fruity flavours, such as Avid B8-Up cream and fruit, which are more attractive in cold water. The dip, like the Peppered Squid from Dynamite Baits, is an aromatic liquid in which the bait is dipped, enhancing its attractant power. Boilies should be kept dry, away from heat, or frozen for fresh boilies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size of boilie should I choose?

Small boilies, ranging from ten to fifteen millimetres, are suitable for cold water or heavily fished lakes. Larger ones, twenty millimetres and above, target larger fish and hold up better against silverfish.

Soluble or hardened boilies: what’s the difference?

A soluble boilie breaks down quickly in the water and releases its attractants, making it ideal for baiting. A hardened boilie lasts for hours against silverfish and crayfish: that's the one we place on the hair.

How to fix a boilie onto the rig?

The boilie is fixed onto a hair, a small line that extends from the hook: it is pierced with a needle, the hair is passed through, and then it is secured with a stop, like those from Korum. The hook remains free to catch the carp.

How many boilies should be used for baiting?

It all depends on the water temperature and carp population: in cold water, a few handfuls are enough, while a session lasting several days in summer may require several kilos. Start modestly and adjust according to the bites.

Does the dip enhance a boilie's attractiveness?

Yes, the dip is a liquid that is highly concentrated in attractants into which the boilie is dipped just before fishing. It emits a strong scent around the rig, like Dynamite Baits Peppered Squid with peppered squid.