We make attractants (biting activators) for fishing with our own hands
The use of attractants is a good method for attracting the attention of fish. This way is not new and has been used for many years. Modern stores for fishing fans offer a huge selection of branded products for catching carp, pike or carp.
All this, of course, is good, but is it worth spending money if you can successfully prepare a bite activator yourself? So, do-it-yourself attractants for fishing: everything you need to know about them.
Fish loves natural smells and this must be taken into account when preparing attractants. Consider the most "delicious" ingredients.
Of course, the list does not end there. Cardamom, vanillin, musk, cocoa, honey, cloves, factory flavors for baking will perfectly cope with the role of activators. It is noted that flavorings "strawberry", "tutti frutti", "caramel", "nut", "creamy" enjoy 100% success. See below for how to cook them.
Fish respond well to oils. In particular, anise, dill, linseed and sunflower. From what is in the pharmacy, camphor alcohol, valerian drops, Asterisk balm, fish oil are useful. Just add a little bit to the baits and you will see that the number of fish caught will increase significantly.
We prepare attractants with our own hands
Let's start with the simplest - with flavors. For 1 liter of water, you need 4 tablespoons of baking flavor. Stir well, put on low heat and wait for it to boil. Wait another 15 minutes, and then boldly turn off the stove. The flavored additive that can be added to the bait is ready.
The bait with a pronounced smell of garlic is prepared as follows. Pass 4-5 cloves of garlic through the garlic press. Mix with 2 tsp. any oil. Mix and let stand for 30-40 minutes.
When choosing an attractant, you must consider who it is designed for. The tastes of fish are different, which means that they will have to be lured in different ways.
Let's cook bait for carp. Pour a handful of barley with boiling water and wrap. Wait until the cereal swells. This usually takes 3 hours. Then add one of the following: cocoa, garlic, crushed dill seeds, anise, vanillin.
carps- known sweet tooth, which means that the bait should be sweetish. Select corn kernels - remove unripe and small ones. Fill with hot water. Leave for 2 hours. Then cook, stirring constantly, for about 50-60 minutes. Add sugar or honey.
Here is a simple recipe attractant for predatory fish. Pierce one fish oil capsule with a needle. Mix the contents with petroleum jelly (about 30 grams). Add 1 tsp. salt. Everything. Simple, fast and efficient.
There are also universal flavors that will work no matter what kind of fish you catch.
Recipe number 1. Mix in equal proportions crushed and dried bloodworms, worms and snails. Pour the resulting powder with a glass of alcohol and insist in a dark, cool place for a week.
Recipe number 2. Mix anise, cinnamon, dill, cloves and garlic. Fill with alcohol and leave in a dark place for 3 weeks. Dip the bait in the attractant right before casting.
Recipe number 3. Take 6 flavored tea bags (strawberry, apple, cinnamon or any other), pour boiling water over it and add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Then add hemp oil, soy sauce or ketchup (one thing) - 1 tablespoon. Leave for half an hour, then strain. The solution is used to soak the bait.
How to use bite activators correctly
Before you start fishing with "home" attractants, remember a few important rules.
- know the measure. An excess amount of attractant causes the opposite effect - the fish will not swim close to you;
- in the hot season, the amount of the activator decreases, because. In warm water, odors spread much faster. In winter, attractants insist on alcohol, in summer - on glycerin and oil;
- in spring and summer, fish prefer sweet flavors. In autumn and winter - animal origin (dry blood, crushed worms, fish oil, bloodworms);
- For the best effect, combine 2-3 flavors. Try to change compositions from time to time;
- so that the predatory fish has time to feel the bait, make long pauses during the wiring.
As you can see, it is not difficult to prepare biting activators for fishing with your own hands. A little time and patience and the result will not keep you waiting. Good luck!
