Warm water fish are usually surface feeders in high summer temperatures and bottom feeders in the fall. So choose baits accordingly.
Next, add a small amount of water to make a slushy kind of ball. Mix them all together. You now have a cheap homemade bait that’s ideal for attracting fish.
Use some sewing thread and wrap the shrimp to the hook so it doesn’t fly off the hook when casting.
Though it’s especially popular among trout-fishing enthusiasts, “Matching the hatch” is a phrase often used in the fishing world. The expression comes from the attempts from fly-fisherman to imitate the insects in any given area with artificial imitations to try and fool the fish. [8] X Research source
The components of a lure will dictate how it will move in the water. For example, a jerk bait has an oval shape and is meant to float and create jerking movements at the top of the water.
If the bait is too big, they will just pull it off the hook little by little, until all that’s left is an empty hook.
Both are fished with using either a small dip or sponge tube to hold the bait. The disadvantage of this type of bait is that the tubes and sponges require additional expense as well as tackle.
Pour in the water, and then with your hands, mix until it’s all blended.
Add a little more water into the mix until it’s a Play-Doh-like consistency. All finished; go out and catch some fish. Keep in mind that you can always add Jell-O to other recipes to make it more appealing to carp.
