What it is, how to use it, how to avoid overdoing it
Start here
- Boilie School Hub: https://michigancarp.com/boilie-school/
- Water temperature: https://michigancarp.com/water-temperature-the-master-control-switch/
- Whey guide: PASTE_URL_HERE
Direct answer
WPH is a tool whey. It’s used in small amounts to add a fast soluble “food signal.” Treat it like a booster, not a bulk protein.
Quick Start
- Start low: 2–3% of dry mix
- Typical working range: 2–5%
- Balance with structure so baits don’t soften too quickly
Step-by-step
- Add WPH at a low inclusion in a test batch
- Keep boil/dry consistent
- Run a water-time test (jar/bucket)
- Only increase if the bait still holds up the way you need
Do this / Avoid this
Do this
- Use WPH for cold water, short sessions, and pressured fish scenarios where speed matters
- Keep the rest of the whey module simple
Avoid this
- Chasing “more is better” — too much WPH can make baits soften early unless your structure module is solid
Common mistakes
- Treating WPH like WPC-80
- Changing boil time and WPH at the same time (you won’t know what worked)
Michigan Notes
In cold Michigan water, you often don’t get long feeding windows. A bait that starts working quickly can matter — but only if it stays on the hair and behaves predictably.
FAQ
Does WPH replace WPC-80?
No. Different job. WPC is a workhorse; WPH is a tool.
Should I use WPH all year?
Only if you’ve tested it and it solves a real problem for you.
Next Steps
- Whey guide: PASTE_URL_HERE
- Solubility vs Water Time: PASTE_URL_HERE