Fishing will be effective with the proper selection and use of bait mixtures. Fishing for predatory fish, namely perch, is very popular. He is omnivorous, and fishermen did not fail to take advantage of this. On the shelves of specialized stores there is a wide selection of a wide variety of bait for perch. Those who wish can purchase ready-made branded mixtures. However, judging by the reviews, many anglers prefer to fish with their own bait. Knowing the technology of their preparation, as well as the taste preferences of this fish, it will not be difficult to make such a mixture. You will find information on how to make bait for perch in this article.
Acquaintance
Perch is a predatory fish that constantly resides in large or small schools. Unlike pike and pike perch, it feeds on small animals: bloodworms, maggots, worms, etc. This should be taken into account for those who are going to do bait for perch with their own hands. The bait mixture must contain exactly these components. Judging by the reviews of fishermen, problems with the acquisition of these ingredients usually do not arise. For example, a feeding bloodworm is mined exclusively for the preparation of various bait mixtures, and is sold in every fishing store. Beginners are mainly interested in the technology of making bait for perch with their own hands. Recipes of the most catchy - later in the article.
About the feed for summer fishing
At this time of year, the habitat of perch is thickets, snags, underwater pits and pools. According to experts, the most effective bait for perch in the summer will be a mixture based on earthworms. In addition, many fishermen season their mixes with bloodworms, mussels, amphipod crustaceans, ponds, leftover meat and offal. You can use sand as a bait. If you throw a small part of it into the water, then the perch due to its natural curiosity will swim closer. Some anglers use clotted blood. You can also use the special drug "Albumin", which fishermen soak bread crumbs and throw into the water. According to experts, caviar, fry and invertebrates are also of great value for perch in the summer. Do-it-yourself bait should be done from the remains of animal origin.
Mandatory components
Summer bait for perch must be seasoned with the following ingredients:
- An earth, dung or earthworm.
- Aft crank.
- Maggot and its larvae.
- River mollusks. Shells should not be used.
- Shredded fish or cancer fillet.
- Larvae of caddis flies or tubifer .
- Dry blood, namely the drug "Albumin."
According to experienced fishers, it is impossible to say for sure which bait for perch will be the most effective, since in different bodies of water the taste preferences of this fish may differ.
Structure
In the bait for perch should be:
- The basis. It is represented by dry white clay, crushed egg shells, soil, oat flour, bran, corn or shrimp flour and breadcrumbs. It is advisable to use white bread.
- Feed base in the form of various animal components.
- Additives. Fishermen dress mixtures with oilcake, sunflower or hemp seeds, aromatic oils, attractants and bite activators.
- Water.
According to experts, the best bait for perch is the one that was prepared the day before. Mostly large individuals respond to it. For small and medium sized fish, bait mixtures are prepared directly on the spot, on the shore of the reservoir.
Each of the components performs a specific function. Abundant turbidity is created due to the presence in the bait of dry blood, milk powder and daphnia. The friability of the mixture is given by river sand, worms, bloodworms and maggots. Clay is suitable as a cementing agent. Also, oatmeal and egg powder achieve this goal.
Compositions for summer mixes
Judging by the reviews of anglers, the following baits are quite effective:
- This mixture is made on the basis of dry crushed white clay. The bait is seasoned with a small bloodworm, chopped up by a rain or dung worm. Then βAlbuminβ, honey, lavender oil and water are added to the composition. The contents are thoroughly mixed. Then, balls are made from the resulting mixture.
- Already in the finished mixture should be added corn flour and dry white clay. The bait is seasoned with finely chopped earthworms, crushed by pupated maggot maggots, flavors. Next, the mixture should be mixed in dry form and diluted with water. It is thrown into the reservoir in the form of balls the size of a palm.
- The bait is prepared on the basis of dry white clay and corncake. The mixture is seasoned with fish meal, Albumin, finely chopped worms, crayfish and shellfish meat, bloodworms, and then thoroughly mixed and filled with water. After performing these steps, you can sculpt bait balls.
- The basis for this bait is shrimp flour. You can buy it in an already finished form. Many anglers cook it on their own, grinding shrimp. Next, ground egg shells, breadcrumbs and attractants are added. The container with the contents is tightly closed with a lid for 3-4 hours. Before use, water is added to the mixture, after which the balls can be rolled up.

About mixtures for winter fishing
In winter, perch in a pond does not move as fast as in summer. Mostly it is deployed in one place. Therefore, the use of bait at this time of the year is very important. Due to the fact that in the winter the perch often has difficulties with food, the effectiveness of fishing will depend on correctly selected bait. As a basis for it, use live or feed bloodworms. Lumps are molded from the mixture, which are thrown into the wells every half hour. Then they sink to the bottom of the reservoir and mix with sludge. In winter, bait season with crustaceans and chopped worms.
What to feed in spring and autumn?
During these periods, perch is found in quiet places where there is no strong current. Mostly these are sandy rays and flooded trees. The diet consists of small fish, which the perch produces for itself near the shore. To keep it there longer, fishermen use bait mixtures. In autumn and spring, perch feeds mainly on insects, dragonflies and butterflies. These taste preferences should be considered in the preparation of bait. In addition, the mixture must be seasoned with a bloodworm and chopped earthworm.
The most popular recipe
Judging by numerous reviews, a bait mixture prepared as follows is very effective. This recipe is considered quite simple, since it uses the minimum amount of ingredients. Therefore, a beginner angler can make bait on his own.
The main emphasis in cooking is on bloodworms. The more bait you need, the more bloodworms will be needed. In addition, the mixture must be refueled with an attractant that smells like a worm or fish. Due to the fact that already prepared breadcrumbs dust less than handicraft production, experienced fishers use predominantly homemade baits. Therefore, for the manufacture of breadcrumbs, you should get dry white bread.
Acquired bloodworms should be put in a cool place. Since this ingredient has a very concentrated, strong odor, it is undesirable to use a refrigerator. Otherwise, the owner will have to air it for a long time. Next, the bread is crushed using an ordinary grater. Then an attractant is applied to the finished breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs and bloodworms should be carried in separate containers in a reservoir. They mix already in place. At the same time, experts recommend adhering to the following proportion: in the bait for perch, crackers should be 20%, and bloodworms should be 80%. Judging by numerous reviews, homemade crackers stick perfectly to ingredients of animal origin. In the water, such a feed ball perfectly dusts, forming a stable cloud that attracts fish.
Sand bait
To prepare this mixture, you should get ordinary building sand and fish meal. The last ingredient can be purchased at the grocery store. According to experts, the bloodworm is the most important component, as in any other bait mixture for perch. Judging by numerous reviews, if you work with a dried bloodworm, then the bait can be stored for a long time. It is simple to prepare: you need to mix sand and fishmeal in a ratio of 1: 2. Next, the contents of the container are thoroughly mixed. The result should be a homogeneous mixture. Upon arrival at the pond, small balls roll off it, which roll down bloodworms.
About rice bait
The basis for this bait mixture is rice. You can also use millet (0.3 kg). According to the recipe, the mixture consists of the following components:
- Breadcrumbs.
- One teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Vanillin (one and a half packs).
- Sugar (0.15 kg).
- Salt (teaspoon).
- Two eggs.
- Bloodworm (400 g).
Bait is made as follows:
- Ingredients should be poured into a liter pan.
- To fill with water.
- Boil for two to three hours, stirring occasionally.
- Beat two eggs and put in a container with a brew.
- At the very end, season with breadcrumbs.
It should be dry and friable bait.
What else can you cook?
Many anglers make bait for perch based on corn pulp (half a bucket). The mixture contains pork blood (200 ml is enough). It should be poured into the pulp and mixed. Worms and bloodworms are used as ingredients of animal origin. It is recommended to season the bait with oysters, crayfish, crabs and mussels. After that, the mixture is thoroughly mixed again. To make the mixture viscous and convenient to roll feed balls out of it, add white clay.