A 45 lb Michigan Common Carp: An Unforgettable Session
I have had plenty of sessions where I have packed up wondering what I could have done differently. This late-September Michigan common carp session was…
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Maillard Reactions in Boilies: Browning,Flavor and Heat Damage
Maillard reactions in boilies can change colour, aroma and the nutritional quality of protein-rich ingredients during manufacture, cooking, drying and storage. For the home bait…
Butyric Acid in Carp Bait: Acids, Butyrates, and Esters Explained
Butyric acid in carp bait is normally used as a restrained supporting note rather than the main liquid ingredient or complete bait identity. At a…
How to Flavor Boilies Properly: Strength, Carriers, Layering and Heat
Learning how to flavor boilies properly is not about pouring the largest possible collection of sweet-smelling liquids into the eggs. It is about choosing a…
Rancidity in Boilies: How to Keep Oils, Nuts and Seeds Fresh
Rancidity in boilies can develop without visible mould, package swelling or any other obvious sign of microbial spoilage. That matters because many of the ingredients…
How to Tell When Boilies Are Dry Enough
If you want to know how to tell when boilies are dry enough, you do not need a laboratory. For most homemade freezer bait, session…
Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate and Citric Acid in Boilies
Potassium sorbate in boilies is normally used for one simple reason: to help control mold and yeast when homemade bait is being stored for longer…
Propylene Glycol vs Glycerin in Carp Bait
Propylene glycol vs glycerin in carp bait is not simply a choice between two names for the same liquid. Both are water-compatible carriers and humectants.…
Lecithin in Carp Bait: Emulsification, Boilie Paste and Oil Control
Lecithin in carp bait is often described as an emulsifier, oil carrier, nutritional additive and leakage aid. Some of those descriptions contain a useful part…
Milk Replacer for Carp Bait: How to Read the Label
Milk replacer for carp bait can be useful, especially for USA bait makers, but only when the complete feed tag supports the job you want…