Marine Boilie Series — Part 3: Seasonal Application & Strategy
This article is part of the Michigan Carp Marine Boilie Series. Start here: Marine Fishmeals for Carp Boilies Next: Building Michigan Fishmeal Boilies by Season
Marine fishmeals provide nutrition.
Soluble attractants provide speed.
These ingredients create the chemical signal that pulls carp toward your bait.
Marine Boilie Ingredients Series (read in sequence)
- Marine Fishmeals for Carp Boilies (Step 1 – Nutrition Base)
- Marine Attractants & Soluble Additives (Step 2 – Attraction & Soluble Signals)
- Building Michigan Fishmeal Boilies by Season (Step 3 – Application & Timing)
Part of The Bait Shed — advanced Michigan carp bait building.
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Betaine
Arguably the most proven feeding trigger in carp fishing.
Naturally found in mussels, shrimp, and krill.
Use at 1–3%.
Michigan note: carp already consume betaine daily through zebra mussels. This works year-round.
Squid & Krill Powders
Both leak amino acids fast.
Squid is extremely soluble.
Krill adds betaine plus colour.
Use 5–10%.
Excellent in spring and autumn.
Hydrolysed Fish Protein (HFP)
Pre-digested marine protein.
Instant attraction.
Use 3–8%.
Ideal for short sessions and pressured water.
Liquid Marine Attractants
Add to eggs before mixing dry:
- Liquid fish protein
- Squid hydrolysate
- Krill hydrolysate
- Mussel extract
- Fish sauce (yes — Asian fish sauce works)
Use 3–10ml per egg.
Fish sauce is one of the cheapest and most effective additives available.
DMPT & Amino Acids
Advanced stimulants.
Use tiny amounts:
- DMPT: 0.1–0.5%
- Taurine, glycine, glutamic acid: 0.1–0.3%
These amplify feeding signals but must be used carefully.
Disclaimer
These products vary in strength dramatically.
Always start low.
All inclusion levels are guidance only.
Test batches first.
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