Carpin94 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 I recently started fishing a local lake that has decent carp fishing. I’m wondering what feed/chum whatever the proper term is that I can use to consistently throw into my fishing spot on a regular basis to start to get more fish to hang out in the area? I am on a budget so something relatively cheap/ effective/ high volume would be great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dale Holmes Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Carpin94 said: I recently started fishing a local lake that has decent carp fishing. I’m wondering what feed/chum whatever the proper term is that I can use to consistently throw into my fishing spot on a regular basis to start to get more fish to hang out in the area? I am on a budget so something relatively cheap/ effective/ high volume would be great. I find field corn (soaked in pond water for 24 hours) to be effective and inexpensive, $12.49 for 50 lb of whole corn at Tractor Supply. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/producers-pride-whole-corn-50-lb?cm_vc=-10005 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carpin94 Posted December 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 42 minutes ago, Dale Holmes said: I find field corn (soaked in pond water for 24 hours) to be effective and inexpensive, $12.49 for 50 lb of whole corn at Tractor Supply. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/producers-pride-whole-corn-50-lb?cm_vc=-10005 You don’t have to boil it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
(TN) Cannonball Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 There are as many ways to prepare bait as Carter has little liver pills. I mix deer corn and cracked corn (Jimmy cracks the corn for me but I don't care), add water and any flavor from the grocery shelf and bring to a boil. Take off the burner and let it sit to absorb the water. I stir it occasionally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalCarper Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 range cubes/ cattle cubes cheap and very effective Quote Link to post Share on other sites
(TN) Cannonball Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, SoCalCarper said: range cubes/ cattle cubes cheap and very effective Yes, that, too. Get a catapult (slingshot or flip, depending on where you live). You get good coverage in your swim in just a few minutes. Keep putting out some range cubes (actually range cylinders) periodically to keep them in the area. Good luck! Edited December 24, 2019 by (TN) Cannonball Quote Link to post Share on other sites
(GA) needmotime2fish Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 12/22/2019 at 6:36 PM, Dale Holmes said: I find field corn (soaked in pond water for 24 hours) to be effective and inexpensive, $12.49 for 50 lb of whole corn at Tractor Supply. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/producers-pride-whole-corn-50-lb?cm_vc=-10005 I just bought 50# at Tractor Supply yesterday, and the price was less than $10. So yes, that's always a good option. So is cracked corn -- about the same price. I soak mine for about a day, then boil it slowly for 1/2 hour. Not sure that the boiling is necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 After soaking overnight, I always boil my feed corn. Just noting the amount of water it soaks up when boiling it (I have to keep adding more), and the amount it expands in the pot (only fill the boiling pot up halfway or the boiled corn may be spilling on onto the burner, which makes the Mrs. quite unhappy) tells me the boiling does a lot and is necessary. I have 3 buckets of boiled feed corn ready to go--from last fall. They have been sitting out in the yard under the boats, frozen solid, all winter. Who knows, maybe soaked, boiled, frozen, and aged corn will be the magic elixir! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler0420 Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 13 hours ago, (GA) needmotime2fish said: I just bought 50# at Tractor Supply yesterday, and the price was less than $10. So yes, that's always a good option. So is cracked corn -- about the same price. I soak mine for about a day, then boil it slowly for 1/2 hour. Not sure that the boiling is necessary. I think boiling is necessary after soaking it. The corn is still very hard compared to boiling it for 1/2 hour. I boil it till it starts to split or I can put my nail through it easily. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
(KS) zirjacks Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Go to your local livestock feed store. So many cheap chum options. Range cubes, sweet feed, chicken feed, calf manna, oats, corn, etc, etc. The only thing to keep an eye on is to not buy feeds with medication added. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
(NY) team sorano Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 I remember one time I mixed up sweet corn, hemp, oats with a ground bait I bought in italy. I forgot the name. I chummed up a spot on the lake by the margins, I never saw a feeding frenzy like that in my life. It turned into a battle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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