Particles for Carp (Michigan Edition)
Particles are cheap, easy to source in the USA, and absolutely deadly on Michigan carp—if you prep them safely. This hub is where I keep my simplest, fish-safe particle system: corn/maize, tiger nuts, seeds, beans, and packbait. Start with the basics, then go deeper.
Fast starts
Also read: Hemp • Packbait Method • Tigers vs Corn vs Hemp • Sweetcorn & Creamed Corn
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Start Here (Do This Order)
- Start with safety: learn the basic prep rules first so you never risk harming fish (especially with nuts/beans).
- Pick one “workhorse” particle: corn/maize for most sessions, or tiger nuts when you want selectivity.
- Keep baiting simple: small amounts, consistent spots, and adjust to water temperature and fish response.
Recommended first reads
- Particles 101: safe prep, storage, and how much to use (your baseline system).
- Tiger Nuts for Carp: prep, storage, rigs, and when they beat everything else.
- Corn (sweetcorn/maize + feeding rules)