Which boilie flavor should you choose for spring?
Carp fishing in early spring is not the easiest – the fish are sluggish, and the water is very cold. To succeed during this challenging period, the most important factor is finding the right spot, but it is also crucial to choose the right protein boilies that carp can easily locate and readily take.
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So, which protein boilies should you choose?
In carp fishing, especially among many beginners, there is a common belief that in spring and autumn you should use so-called "stinky" boilies, and in summer sweet boilies. However, this is a misconception, as it is actually the opposite.
Fish-based boilies, the so-called "stinkers" mentioned above, contain many fish oils and meals that have a high fat content. Using this type of bait in cold water can be compared to butter stored in the fridge. Butter becomes much harder in cold temperatures and the fat does not spread. Therefore, using such baits in cold water makes it much harder for the carp to locate the bait/feed because the fat blocks the scent inside the bait, preventing it from dispersing properly.
However, it cannot be said that you cannot catch carp on typical fish boilies in early spring, because if you locate the fish correctly, they will certainly go for such bait as well.
For fans of these typical fish boilies, manufacturers are increasingly introducing boilies with broken scents and appropriate compositions, which are year-round baits and can be successfully used in any water temperature. Among these legendary scents are, for example, Scopex Squid and Krillberry, i.e., krill and forest fruits:
UltimateProducts Top Range Boilies - Scopex Squid
Karel Nikl Ready Boilies - KrillBerry
In early spring, however, it is worth focusing on baits with typically sweet scent notes, which disperse best in cold water. The scents particularly worth paying attention to are:
MassiveBaits Limited Edition Boilies - Citrus Pearl
UltimateProducts Juicy Series Tutti Frutti Boilies
Pineapple MassiveBaits Top Shelf Boilies - Pineapplez Butyricco – which pairs especially well with butyric acid
One should also not forget about boilies that have a spice or garlic scent note. These types of scents can cause quite a stir during spring sessions, and carp absolutely love them.
Below are some examples:
Seafood and spices - Massive Baits Specials Boilies - Marisco:
Indian spices - Bait Zone Boilies PEG 72:
Garlic - MassiveBaits Limited Edition Boilies - Voodoo Blanco:
Each of us follows some established path in fishing, which sometimes is worth breaking to achieve success or increase efficiency. Personally, like most carp anglers, I am a fan of using boilies with fish scent notes, but it is also worth not closing yourself off from trying to improve your results on sessions and experimenting.
