Salt and Minerals in Carp Bait: Sea Salt, Electrolytes and Mineral Balance
Salt and minerals in carp bait can influence taste, ionic strength, ingredient balance, paste behavior and the chemical signal surrounding a finished bait. That makes…
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Proteins, Peptides and Hydrolysates in Carp Bait
Proteins, peptides and hydrolysates in carp bait are often discussed as though they are different grades of the same thing. They are not. An intact…
Oils, Fats and Energy in Carp Bait: What Lipids Really Do
Oils and fats in carp bait are often discussed as though they perform one simple job. Add oil for attraction. Reduce oil in cold water.…
Carp Bait Solubility and Leakage: How Bait Releases Food Signal
Carp bait solubility and leakage control how a bait communicates underwater. That does not mean a boilie has to melt, collapse or disappear before it…
Why Carp Have No Stomach and Why It Matters for Bait
Why carp have no stomach is one of the most interesting subjects in carp bait science, but it is also one of the easiest biological…
Green Lipped Mussel in Carp Bait: What GLM Really Does
Green lipped mussel in carp bait has carried an unusually powerful reputation for decades. Say “GLM” around experienced boilie makers and the ingredient is often…
Boilie School BS-04: Boilie Liquids and Additives
Boilie liquids and additives are where many homemade bait makers lose control. The dry base mix may be carefully built. The recipe may contain good…