When fishing carp in winter, you can use insect bait, fishy bait or a mixture of them.

1. Use insect bait

In winter, carp tend to prefer eating insect bait, such as earthworms, red worms, etc. These baits can provide carp with rich protein and nutrients to help them survive the cold season. When using insect bait, you can choose fresh bait, such as whole earthworms or red worms, or cut them into small pieces and hang them on the hook.

2. Use fishy-smelling bait

In addition to insect bait, fishy-smelling bait is also a good choice for fishing carp in winter. These baits include fish meal, shrimp meal, bone meal, etc., which can increase the food attracting effect of the bait. When using fishy bait, you can choose the appropriate bait according to the carp’s preferences and local water conditions.

3. Mixed use of bait

In addition to using a single insect bait or fishy smell bait, they can also be mixed. This can take into account the tastes of different types of carp and increase the catch rate. For example, you can mix insect bait and fishy bait together, or mix insect bait and other bait.

Tips for fishing carp in winter

1. Choose a suitable fishing position

In winter, due to low temperatures, carp will gather in relatively warm waters. Therefore, choosing the right fishing position is the key to fishing carp in winter. You can choose places where the water depth is more than 2 meters, or choose to fish in backwater bays of rivers, tributaries with slower currents, etc.

2. Use appropriate bait

In winter, carp prefers to eat food with a strong fishy smell and high protein content. Therefore, you can choose insect baits such as earthworms and red worms, or fishy-smelling baits such as fish meal and shrimp meal. When using bait, you need to pay attention to the freshness and size of the bait, as well as the way and frequency of throwing the bait. At the same time, appropriate bait can be selected based on local water conditions and carp preferences.

3. Adjust the float and line group

When fishing carp in winter, you need to pay attention to the adjustment of the float and line group. You can choose a float with higher sensitivity and adjust the float's sensitivity and buoyancy to better sense the carp's hook bite. At the same time, attention needs to be paid to the matching of the line group and the strength of the fishing line to prevent carp from decoupling and breaking the line.