Baits and particles for fishing
Our Bait page brings together our tips on fishing particles: hemp, corn, wheat, tiger nuts, chickpeas, and seed mixes, for attracting carp, tench, or roach, with the right soaking and cooking methods to fish effectively and safely for the fish.
Natural, effective, and economical baiting.
Particles
Seeds, or particles, are among the oldest fishing baits. Economical, natural, and very attractive, they create a carpet of food that keeps fish in the spot. Hempseed attracts roach and carp with its oil; sweetcorn entices all cyprinids; wheat, being smaller, is suitable for white fish; tiger nuts, crunchy and sweet, target large carp as smaller fish can't swallow them.
Other baits
Baits also come in:
All baits can be found on the bait page.
An essential preparation
Dry seeds must be soaked and then cooked before use: a dry seed swells in the fish's digestive system and can cause serious injury. They are soaked for twenty-four hours in water, then boiled until tender; hempseed is ready when the white sprout appears. Tiger nuts require a longer soaking and extended cooking. Prepared seeds in jars, ready to use, skip this step.
Baiting with seeds
Seeds can be distributed by hand, slingshot, spoon, or spod—a bait rocket—depending on the distance to the spot. It's better to bait regularly with small amounts than to dump everything in at once. A larger seed, like a corn kernel or a tiger nut, is used on a hair rig above the baiting carpet. Prepared seeds can be kept for a few days in the fridge or frozen. Local regulations must be followed, as some waters limit baiting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do seeds need to be prepared before fishing?
Dry seeds swell in the fish's stomach and can cause injury. Soaking and then cooking make them digestible, softer, and more attractive: it's a safety issue for carp.
How long should tiger nuts be soaked?
Let them soak for at least twenty-four hours, then boil for about twenty minutes. A few days of rest after cooking enhance their sweet taste and attractiveness for carp.
What seed is best for catching roach?
Hempseed is the go-to seed for roach: its oil and small size attract white fish. Wheat, cooked until it bursts, also works very well as groundbait and bait.
How to cook hempseed?
Soak it overnight, then cook until the seeds open and reveal their white sprout. Drain and use quickly, or freeze in portions.
How to measure baiting with particles for carp?
Start with a modest amount in an unfamiliar spot, then adjust according to the fish's activity and the presence of other species. It's better to bait little and often than to drown the spot in seeds.
