mrdevon Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 As there are always younger anglers visiting the forum and asking advice on what baits to use other than the usual boilies and dedicated carp baits I've comprised a list of cheaper, yet very effective alternatives all found in your local supermarket or corner shop Meats Luncheon meat Bacon grill Tinned ham Corned beef Peperami Chorizo Sausage meat Meatballs Veg & Pulses Sweetcorn Chick peas soaked and boiled Tinned potatoes Pet Supplies Dog biscuits Cat food Bird seed (soaked for spod/groundbaiting) Dairy Cheese Bakery Bread Fish Any tinned fish Shrimp paste Prawns Mussels Cockles Additives & Extras Coconut milk Chili oil or powder Salt Food colouring Will add more as and when I think of them carpmachine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossmc Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Butter beans Condensed milk (spod) Fish oil (flavour stick mixes etc) Strawberries Brazil nuts soaked and boiled Chickpeas are my No1 favourite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zammmo Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 MARMITE And yes I am shouting, cos it's that smeggin good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanz Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 the are loads....... nesquik powder makes a great coating for spam/meats,once mixed with a little water,then stick in a bag and into the freezer. if the was a list for the bait stolen most from your mums kitchen then mine would be cheese.......caught loads using that in my early days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inhiding Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 And then there is the unbranded versions of "proper" bait, classic example would be belachan ( fermented shrimp paste ) cc Moore will sell you a block for twice the price of the exact same product in your local chinease supermarket. stickmix, rocketron52, TritonMike and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muftyboy Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 And then there is the unbranded versions of "proper" bait, classic example would be belachan ( fermented shrimp paste ) cc Moore will sell you a block for twice the price of the exact same product in your local chinease supermarket. how would you use belachan mate? mufty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inhiding Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Despite being described as a paste it's sold as a near solid block, it's INCREDIBLY pungent , I have some that I grate into ground baits and also sometimes use as part of a glug ( heat some up with something like fish sauce ( another one from the chinease shop ) , also goes into sone home made boilies I have not used it as a hookbait on it's own as I suspect it would dissolve too quickly Plus anything else you can think of Don't get too carried away though as it's very salty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossmc Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Has anyone tried honey as a glug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zammmo Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Has anyone tried honey as a glug? No but I have tried mustard and chocolate spread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carp1971 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Coffee is under used...and New Potatoes either whole or punched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactabilis Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Coffee is under used...and New Potatoes either whole or punched? It is funny you should mention coffee - I was only just thinking that if I got back into making my own baits again I might try to do a coffee flavour, or Coffee and x flavour. rocketron52 and David_Ridgers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevs82 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Has anyone tried honey as a glug? i used to put honey and sugar in my tiger nuts stephenwright97 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighton_carper Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Chunks of raw liver are a superb bait for Cats, and also the odd Carp. shmokey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggs007 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 cheesy wotsits for floater fishing rocketron52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighton_carper Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Shreddies, also really good for floater fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carp1971 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Marshmellows as well shmokey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Chunks of raw liver are a superb bait for Cats, and also the odd Carp. Try mixing liquidised liver, liquidised squid (or any other fish come to that) and enough Semolina to bind together, then rolling and boiling You could also add egg albumen available from cake makers or weigh and save style stores to it as well. If you do do so, just keep it quiet as it is a very effective and fairly cheap boilie mix. Don't refreeze, and use within 2 days out of freezer rocketron52 and B.C. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobleyn Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 We had some kp honeyed peanuts left over from Christmas. I ground some up and chucked a handful into my carp at home. They mullered every bit in 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 A good groundbait that is a mix of particles, rolled maize, peas and some grass pellets is Rabbit Mix. It is available from various Supermarkets like QD, Sainsbury, as well as Pet and Animal feed suppliers, and even many local grocers. I get through a bit of it and usually end up buying a 1 or 3kilo bag for around £1.65 or £3. If you can be bothered, the large rounded pellets in the mix float, so can be removed for floater fishing, or left in for an "up and down" mix. To prepare it is as simple as putting water in to cover about 12hours before you use it, or even just cover in boiling water just before you leave to go fishing. It gets quite stodgy, so can be used as a Method mix or wetter for a simple groundbait or spod mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigewoodcock Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Your paying over the odds for the rabbit food then nick! Lol It's dirt cheap at the local equine/farm store. Also have these pellets there but not sure on using them yet???? rocketron52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Your paying over the odds for the rabbit food then nick! LolIt's dirt cheap at the local equine/farm store. Also have these pellets there but not sure on using them yet???? I know I am, but I just buy a bag here and there as I want or need it. I don't have the money or storage facilities for massive amounts of bait anymore I'd much prefer to go to Copdock Mill and buy a massive range of pellets, and other bits and pieces. 'Sides, it might be an idea for younger anglers to have an idea of what is available for a couple of quid baitwise if they can't go to these larger warehouses. A couple of quid is affordable, whereas a bag of 400g boilies at £8 isn't. Add the Rabbit Mix in with sweetcorn, luncheon meat, peperami and you have a very good groundbait. rocketron52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigewoodcock Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 In the store by me, you can have a scoop or a thousand scoops, all for the same rate! Just bag it up out of the bins. This goes for a variety of baits like pigeon food, nuts, seeds, the pellets mentioned etc. As you say, you could save so much utilising these. Add to that all the liquid foods and attractors that they sell - the options are limitless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemsue5 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 We had some kp honeyed peanuts left over from Christmas. I ground some up and chucked a handful into my carp at home. They mullered every bit in 24 hours.Single dry roasted peanut one of the best carp baits ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lessthanphil Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Anyone tried a Chilli covered peanut? Like those Nobby's ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyakadrew Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I went past a international food market stall today and it had lots of different beans, nut's and pulses. I saw a tub of coconut flavored peanuts that I liked the look of and cow beans that were red pea like things but I have no idea how to cook them, I also like the look of something called fish spice which was ground up dried herbs, spices and fish I think, it smelled potent. I Just thought I would let you all know and was wondering if anybody else had found any good stuff from other parts of the world that they use. rocketron52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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