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Groundbait and recipes

Groundbait proportions for feeder, carp and Prussian carp, by season; how much to use per session.

How much groundbait for a session?

hours

How many fish are in the water

Water temperature

2,6 kg

At the start
6-10 full feeders, one after another
Rhythm
a feeder on every cast (every 3-8 minutes)
  • Dry groundbait: about 0.3-0.4 kg per hour, more in summer and when the fish respond.
  • Particles (maggots, corn): 10-15 % of the groundbait, only in the feeder portion.

All-round feeder groundbait (bream, Prussian carp)

The base to start from on any lowland lake; adjust it with flavourings by season.

all seasons

Method mix (carp, big Prussian carp)

For the method feeder: it should stick to the feeder and break down within 3-5 minutes.

spring-autumn

Homemade boilies (basic recipe)

Boilies for baiting and for the hook, cheap, in large quantities for long sessions.

carp · 48 h

Particles: prepared maize and hemp

The cheapest groundbait for carp, bream and big Prussian carp; it holds fish in the swim for hours.

carp · cheap

Prussian carp groundbait for cold water (winter / early spring)

When fish are feeding little: a small amount of fine, dark groundbait.

winter