Experience: Bait is an important factor in achieving a good fishing harvest

Different fish like different baits, and fish in different

water areas The favorite baits are often different, and the baits that fish like to eat are often different in different seasons, and the baits used in different fishing methods are also different. The following article is for reference by fishing friends.

For a fishing enthusiast, he must first have a general understanding of the performance of various baits and the feeding habits of common fish species. On this basis, through a lot of practice and combined with other factors, good results can be achieved by using them flexibly.

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A brief discussion on Liu Yu’s bait classification

1. Commonly used bait classifications include the following:

1. Classification according to function: bait and fishing bait.

2. Classified by raw materials: meat bait, vegetarian bait, artificial bait, and synthetic bait.

3. According to ecological classification: live bait, meat bait, manufactured bait, etc. Live bait can be divided into insects and fish and shrimp bait; vegetarian bait can be divided into natural plant bait and food-made bait.

4. Classification according to form: bad food and sticky food.

2. Bait: it can be divided into spreading bait and sticky bait. Spreading bait is often referred to as bait for spreading nests. For example, specific baits made by mixing rice, millet, corn residue and grains that are easy to dissolve in water, synthetic baits for feeding fish in fish ponds, and some baits with a certain smell that can attract specific fish. The purpose of sticking is to attract fish to gather. Most of the bait is powdery. Used to stick to fishing bait and attract fish. In short, bait refers to the bait used to attract fish.

3. Fishing bait: 1. Live bait: such as insects such as earthworms, red worms, fly maggots, grasshoppers, crickets, frogs, etc.;

Fish and shrimp include small fish and shrimps wait.

2. Meat bait: refers to bait made from animals. like. Pig, beef, mutton cubes, pig blood,

pork liver, mussels, fish, etc.

3. Vegetarian bait: It can be divided into natural plant baits, such as reed cores, vegetable leaves, sweet potatoes, fresh corn kernels, tomatoes, etc.; food-made baits. For example, raw or cooked dough made of various flours, rice grains, rice cakes, artificial synthetic bait (often mixed with bone meal, fish meal, etc.).

4. Bait dipping: refers to a sticky liquid made by chemical synthesis, which is dipped in a hook. When exposed to wind or water, it forms a thin film and is put on the hook. It is shaped like an earthworm and is used for fishing.

5. Pretend bait: Pretend bait made of plastic, aggregate, feathers, metal, etc. that looks like natural insects, fish and other creatures that fish like to induce fish to swallow.

6. Bad food: refers to bait mainly made of powdered grains mixed with other powdery substances. The biggest feature of this kind of bait is that it can be kneaded into a ball by adding a small amount of water before entering the water. After entering the water, it will dissolve in the water and spread out quickly. In this way, schools of fish come to eat. Commonly used for explosive hooks.

7. Synthetic bait: refers to various baits of different colors, shapes and smells sold on the market, which are made from natural substances and mixed with chemical synthetic substances. These baits have special characteristics. Very strong, such as crucian carp bait, carp bait, silver carp bait, etc.

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*Good fishing bait in late autumn and early winter---shrimp

Author: Liu Yu

In the late autumn and early winter weather in northern my country It's cold but not yet frozen, so generally bait fish are often not eager to eat. However, in order to survive the winter, fish need to reserve certain nutrients in their bodies, and they have a preference for high-protein bait. The author’s experience is that using fresh river shrimp as bait at this time can often achieve very good results. The whole body of the shrimp, without shelling, with the head attached, can be inserted into the hook along the tip of the hook. Note that you need to use river shrimp when fishing for freshwater fish, as sea shrimp often receive bad results. For the convenience of use, you can buy more at a time and divide it into several portions. Except for the ones you use on the day, put the rest in the freezer of the refrigerator. Take them out when needed and melt them before use. However, the remaining shrimp after thawing cannot be refrozen.

*What kind of bait is good for artificial fish ponds? Author: Gang Gang

Nowadays, artificially cultured fish ponds are spread all over the country. On the one hand, they enrich people's food baskets, and on the other hand, they really add good places for fishing enthusiasts. Of course, the fees are also considerable. Since it is a market economy, it must be beneficial to both parties.

What is the best bait for artificial fish ponds? My experience though is that a variety of fish hobby baits are available here.

But it is best to use the fish pond you are fishing in and the bait used for daily feeding.

Generally, artificial fish ponds mostly use extruded synthetic granular bait mainly composed of grain, fish meal, bone meal, etc. This kind of bait is easy to transport, not easy to be lost, easy to feed, dissolves quickly when put into water, and is easy for fish to swallow and absorb. Due to habit, the fish in every fish pond love to eat the bait they feed most and are the least wary of it. Therefore, it is best to use local materials when fishing in fish ponds. If this kind of bait is used directly, you can prepare a number of rubber rings cut from the rubber valve core in advance, put them on the granular bait, and then hang them on the fishhook to use as fishing bait. As for the bait, just sprinkle it directly into the nest.

But it is more troublesome to use a rubber ring, so it is best to prepare some pasta base in advance. For example, mix 70% of corn flour and 30% of white flour with water and knead well, steam it in a pot, and use it while it is hot to be gentle with your hands, not sticky, and moderately soft and hard. Soak the granular bait in the fish pond with water and knead it with the prepared base material before use. The bait used in some fish ponds is in powder form and can be directly kneaded with the base material for use.

There are also fish ponds that feed special bait. For example, I once fished in a fish pond. The fish pond has an agreement with the cannery, and any unqualified canned luncheon meat from the factory is supplied to the fish pond for use as bait. Therefore, the fish there especially like to eat luncheon meat (cut into small cubes) or ham sausage, which can be used as bait to catch fish very quickly. I have also been to a fish pond, which is next to a restaurant. The restaurant’s “Zheluo” (leftover dishes) are poured into the pond. For this reason, the fish there do not eat vegetarian food. The “Zheluo” is made of food that is easy to hook. Bait is the best.

Of course, the fish species raised in fish ponds and the conventional baits they like are not impossible.

The most commonly used live bait Sun Cong

There are many types of live bait, the most commonly used ones are: earthworms, red worms, lugworms, and river shrimps.

There are many types of earthworms. The most popular one at the moment is Ohira No.2. Because of its bright color, certain fragrance and thick meat, fish, especially crucian carp, are the most popular. But it needs to be cultivated properly. There is a kind of earthworm with red head and pink body in some moist soil. The body is small, but the head is brightly colored and the meat is tender. It is an excellent species for fishing small crucian carp. Large green or black earthworms are the species used in rivers. Because of its large body and thick flesh, it is not easily bitten by fish. There are also purple, light flesh colors, etc. available. In the past, you had to dig up earthworms before fishing, which was very troublesome. Now available in shops and vendors. You can also breed it yourself, which is much more convenient. Earthworms can be used in sections according to the size of the hook, or they can be inserted into the hook entirely. As for whether the hook tip is exposed after wearing it, everyone's experience is different. The opinions vary. The author's experience is that it is better not to reveal it. Sometimes in order to attract big fish, you can also consciously add an extra section outside the hook tip. In short, it is determined by each person's own experience.

Red worms are the larvae of chironomids. Often breeds in sludge. After digging it out and washing it with water, it becomes live bait. Now. There are many artificially cultivated ones, the male ones are used for fishing, and the female ones are used to feed ornamental fish. When using red worms, you can insert them into the hook individually. If necessary, install one horizontally on the hook tip so that the hook tip is not exposed. You can also use the valve core rubber ring mentioned above to put a bunch of red worms together and hang them on the hook. This way the target is large and easy for fish to find. One or two will be eaten by the fish, and the rest will be eaten away. The fish continues to eat and becomes hooked. Generally, fishermen prepare a batch of such red worm bundles in advance and use them at will when fishing.

Nereis, also known as Haitian silkworm, sea worm, sea centipede and sea snake, is a polychaete among the annelids of the genus Nereis. It is a soft-bodied insect with crawling legs that grows under the muddy sand at the seaside. Color varies with species and region. Some are pink, some are yellow-red, some are green, and some are almost black. There is a sucking organ under the head of the lugworm. If a person accidentally touches it with his hand, he will feel numbness like an electric shock. Therefore, be careful to avoid touching it when using it. Nereis is a good fish for catching sea fish. What earthworms are to freshwater fish. It is especially popular with barracuda, which grows in places where saltwater and freshwater mix and where common bait is not available. Nereis worms usually dig in the muddy beaches after the tide ebbs. After the tide ebbs, there are often bunches of grass-like things on the beach, which are the worm's holes. Place the spade at a 45-degree angle to the beach and insert it diagonally to dig. , you can dig it. There are often rocks on the seashore where the sea water rises and falls. You can also find them by removing the rocks.

River shrimps are fished in freshwater waters, and small shrimps are often the top fish. However, river shrimp must be used, especially common fish such as crucian carp and carp. The shrimp should be live, preferably translucent shrimp caught in rivers or fish ponds. There is no need to remove the head when using it. It should be inserted along the shape of the hook. It is best if the head is above the hook tip.

Of course, if the shrimp has a big hook but a small one, you can also remove the head and use only the body part.

The above-mentioned ones should all be used alive. Except for shrimps, dead ones are generally not easy to use.

Preparation of flour bait Xiaogang

Noodle bait is a commonly used bait for fishing. The color, fragrance, softness and hardness of the bait all have a great impact on the fish catching rate, and must also be adjusted according to the fish, water, season and climate conditions. The 10th issue of "China Fishing" in 1996 published an article by Zhang Zhiyu from Hohhot, describing the dialectical relationship in making flour bait, and the experience was very profound. He summarized seven aspects, namely: light and dark; thick and light; fragrant and incense; sticky and loose; large and small; hard and soft; hidden and exposed. From my experience, the above seven relationships are highlighted in the article, and the first is to be moderate, and the second is to depend on the place, time, fish, and specific situation. For example, the color should not only be bright and easy for fish to find, but also suitable for the habits of fish in the water area, forming a conditioned reflex for fish, and suitable for the fish's daily eating habits. Another example is sticky and loose, where the fish head is thick and the hook is bitten frequently, so it is suitable for loose bait and can continuously gather fish, while the fish head is thin and there are many small miscellaneous fish, so it is suitable to use sticky bait. Another example is that hard bait is suitable for fishing big fish, soft bait is suitable for small fish, etc.

When making noodle bait, you can generally make the base material first, and then add necessary spices, colors or other additives. I am used to using 30% white flour and 70% cornmeal, mix evenly, adjust the softness and hardness with water, then steam it in a pot, and knead it vigorously while it is hot until it is even and soft. Then add necessary additives according to the fishing area and fish species. Special baits suitable for certain fish species in general stores can also be used as additives. It not only suits the taste of fish, but also saves bait.

How to raise earthworms in Liuying, Shandong

Earthworms are widely adaptable to freshwater fishing and are suitable bait for various waters, fish and climates. Of course, specific fishing spots, fish species, and seasons may not always be the best bait. Sometimes when I put down earthworm bait in a pond, no fish bites. But in general, it is the most widely used and most used meat bait.

In the past, before fishing, one had to dig enough earthworms from the soil where they existed. In recent years, many fishing tackle shops and vendors have sold earthworms for anglers, which is very convenient. There are also many fishing fans who raise their own fish and have them ready for use at any time.

There are many types of earthworms. At present, most fishermen like to use "Daping No. 2". Many articles introduce their respective breeding experiences, which is worthy of reference and research by enthusiasts.

After earthworms become sexually mature, they reproduce once a month. The lifespan of an earthworm is eight months to one year.

Many people have gained some mature experience in raising earthworms based on their own conditions. The author believes that in summary, there are the following points for practical reference:

1. The most suitable living temperature for earthworms is about 20 degrees Celsius. If it is below 5 degrees, it will go dormant, and if it is below 0 degrees, it will die. And normal reproduction can occur at 15 degrees Celsius. If it exceeds 333 degrees, it will crawl away or die. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a suitable temperature environment for raising earthworms.

2. Earthworm breeding must maintain a certain amount of moisture. If it is too dry, it will die, and if it is too wet, it will be difficult to survive. We often see that after heavy rains, a large amount of rainwater seeps into the ground, and many earthworms are pulled out of the deep soil until they dry out and die. This is the reason. Generally, keep the culture medium and knead it into a ball with your hands but no water can be squeezed out.

3. Selection of base materials. There are many options available. It is best to use fermented cow dung, which will turn black in color. If you think it is unhygienic, you can also use softer garden soil. You can also use shredded horse manure paper or straw paper soaked in water and mix it with garden soil. You can also mix the garden soil with some sawdust. The above are all good breeding base materials.

4. Feed: Earthworms like to eat sweet and nutritious food. Rice soup, rice washing water, gruel and rotten fruits are all good feeds. However, it should be noted that food fermentation needs to dissipate heat, so the feed raised should be fermented first before being put in, so as to avoid heat in the breeding container from affecting the survival of earthworms. The feeding time should be controlled according to the eating situation of earthworms. Generally, the higher the temperature, the more food is eaten and the more frequent the feeding time. Feed about once every half month when the temperature is 10--25 degrees.

5. Breeding container: wooden boxes, tile basins, wooden barrels, and porcelain basins can be used, but they must be easy to seep water and breathable.

6. Management: In addition to protecting from rain and sun, maintaining appropriate temperature, humidity and timely feeding, attention should also be paid to cleaning up earthworm excrement in a timely manner. About half a year, some base materials are replaced and some new base materials are added.

Universal bait for sea fishing---Nereis worms, Liuying, Shandong

Like earthworms for freshwater fishing, nereis worms are the most commonly used bait for sea fishing. Nereis worms are also known as Haitian silkworms, curved snakes, and sea maggots. Grows in the muddy beaches of the sea. Digging in the mud after the tide goes out. When you find rocks at the beach, you can also move the rocks to look for them. There are red, pink, green, black and so on.

Generally, it is difficult to preserve Nereis worms. After digging it out, if it cannot be used up, it can be soaked in sea water once a day. The temperature should be kept appropriately low. It can be kept longer if placed in the refrigerator. You can also soak it in medicinal alcohol for about 6 seconds, put it in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer of the refrigerator, so it can be stored for a longer period of time.

A brief discussion on meat bait Liuying, Shandong

Meat bait is the main bait for fishing. This is especially true for rivers, rivers, running water, sea water, etc.

There are many types of meat bait, which can be roughly divided into the following categories:

1. Molluscs: such as earthworms, maggots, red worms, lugworms, caterpillars, larvae, etc.< /p>

2. Fish and shrimps: such as shrimps, small fish, snail meat, clam shell meat, loach, etc.

3. Frogs: such as frogs, scale clams, etc.

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4. Insects and moths: such as moths, spiders, flies, crickets, crickets, grasshoppers, praying mantises, flies, etc.

5. Animal meat: such as pork, beef, mutton, Sparrow meat, swallow meat, etc.

6. Animal offal: such as chicken, duck, fish intestines, liver, blood clots, etc.

7. Meat products: such as ham sausage, canned lunch meat etc.

Meat bait can generally be used alive rather than dead, and fresh rather than frozen. Sometimes for storage, appropriate methods can also be used to freeze and store, but the moisture should be kept as much as possible.

In order to increase the fish catching rate, meat bait can sometimes be processed. For example, before using earthworms, dip them in sesame oil, essence, or dip them in powdery bait such as rice bran. All of them have certain effects on attracting fish schools and increasing the fish catching rate.

The use of meat bait must be targeted, such as the preference of the species being fished, the environment of the local water area, the bait usually eaten by the fish in the water area, as well as the season, water temperature and other conditions, and even the fishing method used, such as Floating fishing, semi-floating fishing, bottom fishing, brush hook fishing, etc., be targeted.

Introducing several special fishing baits: Liu Zhen

1. Chewing gum:

Chewing gum and bubble gum both use colloid as the base material. When the bait was insufficient or the fish did not bite the hook, many people tried chewing gum or bubble gum and pinched it on the hook to catch grass carp and crucian carp. Many people tried it and most of them achieved certain results.

2. Purple rose flower:

Someone was fishing for grass carp in a pond with purple rose growing on the edge, and found that the purple petals fell on the water one after another, and were eaten by grass carp after a while. Inspired by this, I threaded the hook through the flower petals and fished half-floatingly, and grass carp caught the bait one after another. Of course, this is related to the eating habits of grass carp in the pond. But we can get inspiration from it. Every time we go to a water surface, we should carefully observe its environment and what bait fish often eat. We should not stick to the rules.

3. Canned luncheon meat:

The author once fished in a fish pond. The owner of the place has an agreement with the cannery, and the factory will dispose of unqualified or expired cans at a low price and give them to the fish ponds as fish feed. For this reason, pasta and luncheon meat are used as bait there, which works well. You can also use ham sausage because the taste is similar.

4. Styrofoam:

The foam plastic in the packaging box often has many pepper-sized white spheres, which are taken out and soaked in koji wine to give it a rich and sweet flavor. Used as bait for catching crucian carp, it often works well.

5. Liquid bait:

There is a kind of colloidal bait on the market. Put into the bottle in liquid form. When using, the fishhook is immersed in the liquid and taken out. The gel-like liquid will adhere to the hook and become a film-like solid when exposed to air. It can be put on the hook and used for fishing. The effect is very good. If you don't use it after it is attached, you can easily peel it off, which is very convenient.

The above items are for reference by fishing friends.

Introducing some natural plant baits Xiaogang

There are many types of baits. There are animals, insects, aquatic products, grain, fruits, vegetables, flowers, grass, grain processing, artificial synthesis, artificial bait, etc. Here are some natural baits that belong to fruits, vegetables and grasses. They can often be obtained locally in the wild and applied according to local conditions.

This type of bait needs to be used according to the location and fish. It is generally required that the bait should be fresh and tender, easy to hook, and the fish mouth should be in the right direction.

1. Fresh and tender corn kernels:

Corn is called corn in some places. It is a good bait when fresh. Some people call it the king of natural fishing baits. It can be used to catch crucian carp, carp, grass carp and other freshwater fish. Just hang fresh and tender corn kernels on the hook with the hook tip slightly exposed.

2. Lettuce leaves:

Catch grass carp, bream, green wave (bass carp), etc. The bait transfer method can be hung on the roots of the leaves and dragged outside between the leaves. For example, if the leaves flow downstream in the rapids, the fish in the countercurrent will open their mouths to swallow, and they can be hooked. This method is best for fishing green waves in rivers. You can also hang the hook horizontally in the center of the blade, or fold the blade and use the hook to hang it securely for fishing. Lettuce leaves should generally be fished and floated.

3. Sunflower seeds:

Peel the plump and large spiced sunflower seeds, take out the kernels, cover them with a shortened valve core (about 2 mm), and then hang it on a fishhook. It can be used as fishing bait. Its shell can be used as bait.

4. Tomatoes:

Cut the green tomatoes into pieces and hang the fishhook from the skin to catch grass carp. Semi-red tomatoes can also be used.

5. Pumpkin flowers:

Pumpkins are often planted next to rural ponds, and the flowers often fall into the water. In this kind of fish pond, the petals can be torn apart and hung on hooks to catch grass carp.

6. Fresh peas:

For fresh peas that are moderately old and tender, peel off the pods and the tender pods can be directly hooked. If the beans are a little old, you can steam them in a pot for 15-20 minutes, let them cool, then peel them and take out the beans. When using, you can hang them on a hook with the hook tip slightly exposed. You can catch carp, crucian carp, and grass carp.

7. Wild water rice:

Cut the tender wild rice into small strips and hang them on the hook to catch grass carp or bream.

8. Fresh reed core:

Take the inner core of the reed growing near the water, pinch it about 3 mm long, and hang two to three reeds horizontally on the fishhook. Floating fishing is mainly used, and fishing for grass carp is very effective.

9. Wolfberry:

Bright red in color and sweet in taste, it is quite good for fishing crucian carp.

10. Mulberry:

Mulberry tastes sweet and turns purple when mature in May and June. You can use

the whole half and put it on the hook for fishing. . Generally, the fish catching rate is highest in mid-to-late May. For example, if there is a mulberry tree beside the pond, the mulberries falling down automatically will make a snapping sound, attracting fish to eat. Therefore, when fishing with mulberry, small gravels can be thrown into the water first to make a snapping sound to attract fish, making it easier to catch.

11. Edamame:

Beside the pond where edamame grows, the edamame scattered in the water is often the bait that fish like to eat. Thread edamame grains on the hook and sprinkle some of the beans as bait to catch bream, crucian carp, grass, carp and other fish.

12. Broussonetia:

Broussonetia is a common deciduous and broad-leaved tree. Its seeds are spherical, mature one after another from August to early October, and are vermilion red. It can be cut with a razor blade and used as fishing bait. Generally, you can catch grass, bream, crucian carp, silver carp, etc.

About rubbing bait and pulling bait

Some fishing friends wrote to ask about the difference and usage of rubbing bait and pulling bait. I also lack practice on this. After consulting the relevant comrades, the reply is as follows:

Bait rubbing: As far as I understand, it is generally a method of kneading the dough on the fishhook with your hands. The advantage is that it is stronger. Of course, the softness of the dough depends on the situation. It depends.

Bit pulling is a popular method in recent years. The first step is to mix the bait containing certain fiber with water and set it aside. Then place the hook on a flat surface, fasten the adjusted bait on the hook, and pull the hook out by hand. The bait will be hung on the hook, and you can immediately put it into the water for fishing. The advantage is that the bait hangs on the hook very quickly, so it is very advantageous for competitive fishing. This kind of bait fish has a good entrance effect when sucking, is not easy to feel, and is easy to swallow, which also makes the fish catch quickly.

There are more and more baits on the market. Its fiber content is also becoming more and more advanced. Many fishing baits have the characteristics of rubbing and pulling. For example, the "Blue Crucian Carp Pure Fragrance Rubbing and Pulling Bait" produced by Longwanghen Fishing Bait Co., Ltd. can be rubbed and pulled without absorbing moisture. Add water and stir evenly, let it sit for 3-5 minutes and knead slightly until fibers appear before use. Another example is the T5 spider web bait produced by North and South Fishing Tackle Company, which is also used by many fishing friends. The "unmounted carp" produced by Fanyu Company can be specially used for pulling bait to catch carp. There are also "protein fibers" specially designed to be blended into general pasta, and can be used as bait after blending.

In order to fix the fishhook and facilitate hanging bait, someone puts a magnet on a flat surface and puts the hook in place to fix the position. Then buckle the reconciled bait and pull the hook with your hand to hang it. Fishing bait, very accurate and fast. Accordingly, Tianjin "Donghu Fishing Tackle Trading Co., Ltd." produces a round fishing tray specially used for pulling bait. One half is a place where the bait is placed, and the other half is a flat surface. There is a thin magnet lying on the flat surface. As long as the fishhook is placed toward the magnet, the fishhook can stand vertically, buckle and pull it. Just pull the bait gently to hang the bait, which is very convenient and scientific.