Common Baits
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| Bait | Description | Target Fish | Price | Quantity | Weight | Required level | Recommended hook size |
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Bread is one of the most popular and simple fishing baits used in angling. In fact, of all the possible baits in the arsenal of today’s angler, bread is probably the oldest and yet the most effective trick. It is used in fishing both as hook bait and as a groundbait. If used the right way, bread can be the kind of bait that is second to none. | Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Common Shiner, Carp, Thicklip Grey Mullet | 10 
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50 | Light | 1 | #10 - #6 |
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Cheese is a well know bait among anglers. Using cheese as fishing bait is fairly simple. Although it doesn’t matter which type of cheese you use, since the fish aren’t exactly picky when it comes to dairy products, strong smelling cheeses (like Danish Blue or Blue Stilton) are more preferable. | Bluegill, Trout, Catfish, Bullhead | 60
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50 | Light | 3 | #8 - #2 |
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Corn is one of the most effective and cheapest freshwater bait. This bait is so versatile that it's at home for catching various species from trout to sunfish. It is also a bait that will entice big fish, so if you are being pestered by minnows but know that bigger fish is there, then corn could be the answer. | Carp, Catfish, Bullhead, Trout | 200
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50 | Light | 34 | #6 - #1 |
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Dough Ball fish bait is simple to make and can attract a variety of freshwater fish species. Everyone can prepare this excellent old-school bait. The only thing you need is a bit of flour and a cup of water. Easy to prepare, dough balls may be made ahead of time and kept in a zippered plastic bag in the refrigerator for a week or more. | Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Crappie, Golden Shiner, Carp | 110
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50 | Light | 5 | #8 - #1 |
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Marshmallow have long been a secret weapon for fishermen. Almost all freshwater fish will strike on this uncommon bait. However, because they have a relatively high air content, marshmallows have the tendency to float. | Trout, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Crappie, Common Shiner, Catfish, Carp | 160
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50 | Light | 14 | #8 - #1 |
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Peas is one of the best baits for Carp. It is high in protein and fiber and this is what carp and other big fish like most about this bait. | Carp, Catfish, Bullhead | 200
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50 | Light | 34 | #6 - #1/0 |
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Pet Food Many anglers use canned dog and cat food to chum baitfish, but it’s also a good bait for various fish species. This bait is the most effective for bottom-feeding fish. | Catfish, Bullhead, Redear Sunfish | 90
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50 | Light | 4 | #8 - #1 |
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Semolina Balls is a popular fishing bait. Like dough balls, it is a good natural meal for almost all freshwater fish. Under certain conditions, semolina balls could be much more effective than ordinary dough balls. | Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Crappie, Golden Shiner, Common Shiner, Carp, Roach, Carassius | 130
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50 | Light | 11 | #6 - #1/0 |
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Pearl Barley A traditional bait used by anglers since days of old. And for all the good reasons too! This effective alternative to more expensive baits is simply adored by Roach, Crucian Carp, Common Rudd and many other fish. | Roach | 75
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50 | Light | 3 | #10 - #2 |
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Bread with Honey Simple and easy to prepare, this delicious sticky paste made out brown bread and honey will do wonders when used as bait for going after most coarse fish species. | Carassius, Carp | 30
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50 | Light | 6 | #10 - #6 |
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Sweet corn is of the best baits for going after all species of Carp. It is also easy for fish to spot thanks to its bright yellow color. | Carp | 250
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50 | Light | 36 | #6 - #1 |
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Sweet Peas Another popular vegetal alternative to sweet corn, sweet peas are great bait for feeder fishing, particularly when going after fish like all Carp species and large Common Bream. | Carp | 250
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50 | Light | 36 | #6 - #1 |
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Vegetables A simple and effective bait that will work great for feeder fishing, particularly when aiming to catch fish like Silver Carp or Bighead Carp. | Silver Carp, Bighead Carp | 300
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50 | Medium | 42 | #1 - #5/0 |
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Pea dough Made out of peas and semolina, this pea dough is the most versatile bait for feeder fishing, that will do wonders for attracting Crucian Carp, Bream, European Carp, large Roach and practically all coarse fish species. | Carassius, Carp | 375
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50 | Light | 46 | #6 - #1/0 |
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Camu-Camu. The extremely sour taste of this fruit does not please the human palate, but the fresh camu-camu is used as great bait for fishing. | Redeye Piranha, Brycon, Flag-Tailed Prochilodus | 200
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50 | Medium | 58 | |
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Rubber Tree Seeds These seeds come from rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis), each one looks like a large seedpod with three egg-shaped kernels inside a hard shell. This is a truly gourmet item for local fish! | Tambaqui, Brycon, Ripsaw Catfish | 330
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50 | Medium | 63 | |
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Jauari Palm Fruit (Astrocaryum jauari) have juicy flesh and a large stone seed inside. This delicious treat is especially favored by frugivorous fish. | Tambaqui, Brycon, Ripsaw Catfish, Redeye Piranha | 235
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50 | Med-Heavy | 61 | |
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Moriche Palm Fruit Local crafters make juice, jam and even wine out of moriche palm fruit. But we are mainly interested in its abilities to attract herbivorous fish. They love this sweet dessert and can sense it from far under the water. | Tambaqui, Brycon, Ripsaw Catfish, Redeye Piranha | 270
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50 | Med-Heavy | 62 | |
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Banana bread pellets make an excellent bait for most African non-predatory fish. This treat is especially favored by the Banded Tilapia and Nile Tilapia. | Tilapia, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Shiner, Carp | 420
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50 | Light | 71 | |
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Oat-flakes Some simply steam oatmeal, and some make a thick porridge. However you cook it, most non-predatory fish won’t resist such a bait! | Roach, Carassius | 350
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50 | Light | 51 | |
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Curd Dough A thick plastic substance made from cottage cheese, honey, flour, or bread, and cooked on fire, can be used as bait for many non-predatory fish. | Carp, Tench, Carassius | 310
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50 | Light | 48 |