Grade A Post-Spawn Spod Mix
Our go-to, high-calorie concoction for satisfying ravenous summer carp. Here's how to make it...
Once carp have spawned, they turn into eating machines, and nothing—so it seems—will fill them up. With that in mind, you don’t need to be shy about introducing plenty of bait during the summer months. Rather than piling everything into one area, try spreading it across a few different spots, so there’s always a baited area to fall back on if needed.
Given the birdlife on many of the lakes you’re likely to be fishing, and the clarity of the venues themselves, a mix of particles, pellets and boilies—across a range of different sizes—makes a lot of sense. This helps ensure there’s always bait remaining on the spots, even after the birds have had a go.
Cheap particles, such as pigeon conditioner, come into their own through the summer simply because of the sheer volume you can introduce. That said, it’s always worth including some nuts, as they open up a few different hookbait options. Pellets and boilies also play their part, but if pellets are being added, do so just before use—leave them mixed for too long and they’ll soon turn to mush.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
→ Pigeon conditioner
→ Pure Calanus Liquid
→ Bloodworm Pellets (2.3mm, 4mm and 6mm)
→ Krill Active Boilies (16mm), chopped and whole
→ Krill Pellets (6mm)
→ Crushed tiger nuts
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Start by adding a bucket of prepared pigeon conditioner.
2. Follow this with a good helping of crushed tiger nuts.
3. Add a mix of whole and chopped boilies.
4. Blend together a selection of pellets and add them to the bucket.
5. Glaze the mix with Pure Calanus Liquid.
6. Give everything a thorough mix and use within an hour to prevent it turning to mush.
