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Carp Bait
Carp bait is essential for a successful day of carp fishing. It's the key to attracting those fish and getting them interested in your hook. Selecting the right bait is vital—choose wisely, and the carp will come; make a poor choice, and you might be waiting all day for a bite.
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Sticky Baits Pellets
Sticky BaitsBased around the same concept as our award winning Bloodworm Pellets, The Krill Pellets now undergo the very same two stage coating process. The ou...
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Korda Goo
KordaThe Korda Goo range is a liquid attractant that comes in several flavours, colours and two different thicknesses, Smoke and Supreme. Smoke Korda Go...
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Mainline Baits Dedicated Freezer Boilies
Mainline BaitsDEDICATED FREEZER BOILIES Here at CPS tackle, we're big fans of Mainline Baits Dedicated Freezer Boilies. These ready-made boilies are a selection ...
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Sticky Baits Krill Boilies
Sticky BaitsSticky Baits Krill boilies have to be one of the most popular fishing baits out there when it comes to catching carp and it seems to be very good a...
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Korda Baiting Needles
KordaBaiting tools are an important part of any carp anglers kit, some people are happy to use one needle for everything. However seeing as we are self...
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Sticky Baits Manilla Boilies
Sticky BaitsMANILLA This all-year-round range utilises a “Sticky exclusive” peanut protein combined with a complex blend of refined milk proteins and birdfoods...
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Sticky Baits Cloudy Liquids
Sticky BaitsMade using real fresh krill, this natural liquid presents a combination of highly soluble liquid foods as well as salts and sugars that drive the f...
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Mainline Baits High Impact Shelf Life Boilies
Mainline BaitsHIGH IMPACT BOILIES Mainline's High Impact range of shelf life boilies offers the modern-day angler a complete food source bait of the highest cal...
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Apex Baits Dissolvable PVA Foam Hook Nuggets - White & Multi Coloured
Apex BaitsDissolvable PVA Foam Hook Nuggets come in two types, White or Mixed colours. There are approximately 150 foam nuggets in each bag and they are wat...
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CC Moore Live System Boilies
CC MooreSince CC Moore launched their Live System Boilies they have been an instant success catching some of the most sort after and difficult carp not onl...
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Fox Spomb, Large, Midi, Mini
SpombThe Fox Spomb is an aerodynamic bait delivery system that opens up on the impact with the water surface. It is now the most popular way of getting ...
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Apex Baits Spod & PVA Bag Pellet Mix
Apex BaitsApex Baits Spod & PVA Bag Pellet Mix is one of our biggest-selling pellet mixes. In this mix, there are 2 different types of pellet, High Oil c...
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Apex Baits High Quality Carp Pellets - 2mm, 4.5mm, 6mm, 8mm
Apex BaitsApex Baits high oil carp pellets are made with the highest quality of ingredients These pellets are packed oils and attractors that carp love. When...
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Mainline Baits Smart Liquids
Mainline BaitsThe Mainline Baits Smart Liquid works differently from other liquid attractors. Once it's in the water, it starts to activate by releasing from its...
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Apex Baits Mixed High Quality Halibut Pellets
Apex BaitsHigh Quality Mixed Halibut Pellets are great when fished through the warmer months. Carp love grubbing around eating these. Due to their high oil c...
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Apex Baits Hemp & Maize
Apex BaitsApex Baits High Quality hemp and Maize is cooked fresh in our bait factory. The oils in the hemp is perfect for signalling to the fish that there's...
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CC Moore Pacific Tuna Boilie Range
CC MoorePerfected over a 3 year product development program, Pacific Tuna is a deep red, naturally attractive boilie that combines soluble fish, milk and v...
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Mainline Baits Dedicated Shelf life Boilies
Mainline BaitsThe long-awaited Mainline Baits Dedicated Shelf Life Boilies are finally here. Mainline has been making awesome freezer baits for years and people...
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Apex Baits Mixed High Oil Carp Pellets
Apex BaitsApex Baits High Oil Mixed Carp Pellets are great for creating a bed of feed on the lake bed, to keep the carp grubbing around in your swim. Due to ...
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CC Moore Northern Specials Pop-ups
CC MooreNORTHERN SPECIALS NS1 POP UPS Since Gaz joined CC Moore they have worked together produce these superb 12mm and 14mm ‘Northern Specials’ in bright...
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CC Moore Liquid Foods
CC MooreHEMP OIL This premium quality, cold-pressed Hemp Oil is rich in highly attractive omega oils and essential fatty acids and unlike many other oils, ...
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Sticky Baits Active Mix
Sticky BaitsThe Krill Active Mix contains high levels of the matching base mix, along with a boosted level of soluble ingredients, which results in a far faste...
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Apex Baits High Protein Maple Maize Spod or Bait Boat Mix
Apex BaitsApex Baits High Protein Maple Maize Spod Mix is mixed with all the top quality ingredients and is cooked fresh. In the cooking process, the mix is ...
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Mainline Baits Dedicated Balanced Wafters
Mainline BaitsDEDICATED BASE MIX BALANCED WAFTERS The NEW Mainline Wafter hookbaits have been designed to deliver an advanced edge to the performance of your r...
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Apex Baits High Quality Halibut Pellet - 2mm, 3mm , 4.5mm , 6mm , 8mm, 11mm & 17mm
Apex BaitsThese high quality mixed Halibut Pellets are perfect for adding to Spod mixes to give the carp a crunch when feeding. Due to their high oil content...
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Apex Baits Oily Hemp Seed
Apex BaitsApex Baits Cooked Oily Hemp Seed is produced using a top quality hemp that once its cooked, carp find it irresistible. In the cooking process, we s...
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DNA Baits The Bug Boilies Shelf Life
DNA BaitsWork first started on The Bug in 2017, after EU legislation finally allowed the use of (PAP) Processed Animal Proteins from insects within aquacult...
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Sticky Baits Pop-Ups
Sticky BaitsThe Sticky Baits Pop-ups are available in 12mm, 14mm or 16mm diameter, in 100g tubs.The 12 mm are great for zigs and snowman presentations, whereas...
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Mainline Baits High Impact Balanced Wafters
Mainline BaitsHIGH IMPACT BALANCED WAFTERS Our new ‘Wafter’ hookbaits have been designed and extensively tested to provide the modern-day angler the ability to...
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Sticky Baits Bait Sprays
Sticky BaitsThe Bait Spray range has been designed as an alternative attractor to supplement the liquids already in each range. Although we still swear by our ...
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Korda I.B Flavour Fake Corn
KordaKorda Pop up and slow sinking Corn is ideal for tipping off baits or using on their own
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Mainline Baits High Impact Ground Bait 2kg
Mainline BaitsHIGH IMPACT GROUNDBAIT With groundbaits now making serious inroads into all forms of carp fishing we have developed a range of groundbaits to sui...
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Sticky Baits Flouro Pop-Ups
Sticky BaitsThese hookbaits include a special combination of attractors that have been used on the quiet for many, many years. We believe it to be one of the b...
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Mainline Baits Dedicated Base Mix Hookbaits
Mainline BaitsDEDICATED BASE MIX POP-UPS Size: 15mm Designed to complement the Dedicated Freezer Range boilies – these 15mm pop-up hookbaits hold consistent an...
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Sticky Baits Bloodworm Boilies Shelf Life
Sticky BaitsThe original and best Bloodworm Shelf Life bait out there bar none! It is a true testament to this awesome bait that so many other companies have t...
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Nash Baits Scopex Squid Airball Pop Ups
NashSCOPEX SQUID AIRBALL POP UPS Improved buoyancy, needle friendly Nash Airballs to match the deadly Scopex Squid boilies. COLOUR MATCHED AND SUPER BU...
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Trakker Buckets Olive Square
TrakkerOVERVIEW Our trio of robust Olive Square Containers are ideal for many applications, and are available in three sizes (5L, 13L and 17L). All of our...
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RidgeMonkey Modular Buckets
RidgeMonkeyRidgemonkey has taken the simple square bucket and transported it to a whole new level. They have put their heads together and come up with the Mod...
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Mainline Baits Hi-Visual Pop-Ups
Mainline BaitsHI-VISUAL POP-UPS Our Hi-Visual range of super-buoyant 15mm pop-ups, are available in seven different colours, and flavours - but the possibiliti...
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Sticky Baits The Krill Active Freezer Boilies
Sticky BaitsSticky Baits Krill Active was initially formed in 2014, while fishing on the mighty Lac de St Cassien. We utilised extra liquids and powders to sur...
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Mainline Baits Spod & PVA Pellet Mix 2kg Bag
Mainline BaitsSPOD & PVA PELLET MIX The Spod & PVA Pellet Mix is a unique pellet blend that has been formulated to provide a complex blend of attractor...
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CC Moore Dedicated Air Ball Pop ups
CC MooreCC Moore 15mm Live System, Pacific Tuna and Odyssey XXX Air Ball Pop ups are highly attractive and Ultra buoyant, using the same liquid attractors ...
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Mainline Baits Stick Mix Liquids
Mainline BaitsSTICK MIX LIQUIDS These new Stick Mix Liquids are totally PVA friendly and designed to be used throughout the year in all water temperatures. The...
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Apex Baits Floating Pellets
Apex BaitsApex Baits Floating Expander Pellets are just the job for enticing carp to feed off the surface. These floating pellets are made to the highest sta...
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Mainline Baits Active Ade Particle & Pellet Syrup
Mainline BaitsACTIVE ADE PARTICLE & PELLET SYRUPS The Pro-Active Particle & Pellet Syrup range has been specifically formulated to draw fish into the b...
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Mainline Baits High Impact 15mm Pop Ups
Mainline BaitsHIGH IMPACT POP-UPS Made using ingredients of the highest quality, the Mainline High Impact range of pop-ups provide the angler with reliably buo...
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DNA Baits Secret 7 Boilies Shelf Life
DNA BaitsAlthough by its appearance you might be fooled into thinking S7 is a bog-standard red fishmeal – but don’t be! It’s a fishmeal, yes, the unbeatable...
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Apex Baits High Quality Cooked Sticky Maize
Apex BaitsApex Baits High Quality Sticky maize is cooked fresh in small batches to make sure you always get the best. The sticky maize is perfect for mixing ...
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Types of Carp Bait Available
Boilies are a classic choice, loved for their durability and effectiveness in attracting larger carp. Pellets offer versatility, creating an irresistible scent trail that draws fish in. Groundbaits form a captivating cloud in the water, luring carp to your swim. And don't forget the natural appeal of particles like sweetcorn, hemp, and tiger nuts. These timeless favourites are simply irresistible to carp, making them perfect for establishing a long-lasting feeding zone.
How to Choose the Right Carp Bait
Choosing the perfect bait involves more than just visual appeal – it's about aligning your selection with the prevailing fishing conditions and understanding the behaviour of carp.
During colder periods, carp tend to be less active and more selective in their feeding, making smaller, high-protein options like pellets or boilies a strategic choice. These baits provide the necessary nutrition in a compact form, which is ideal when carp are conserving energy. Conversely, warmer weather often triggers increased carp activity, which can make them more willing to explore a variety of food sources. In these conditions, surface baits or larger particles can be particularly effective, as carp are more likely to feed aggressively and move around the water column.
Water clarity also plays a crucial role in bait selection. In clearer water, where carp can easily spot food, more natural-looking baits that mimic their typical diet are often the best choice. On the other hand, in murkier water where visibility is reduced, baits with stronger flavours, bright colours, and powerful scents can help attract carp by engaging their other senses, making it easier for them to locate your offering. Additionally, considering the specific characteristics of the venue—such as the presence of natural food sources or the level of fishing pressure—can further refine your bait choices for optimal results.
Tips for Using Carp Bait Effectively
Success with carp bait hinges on strategy. Think like a carp: consider what they're naturally feeding on during the season and mirror that in your bait choices.
Consider pre-baiting - introduce some bait into your spot a few days before you cast your line. This strategy will attract carp to the swim you want to fish and keep them returning for more.
Adapting the size of your bait can be a game-changer, allowing you to focus on specific carp sizes. Similarly, exploring various flavours and scents can unlock the key to success in your local waters.
For placement, focus on areas where carp are likely to be hiding, such as weed beds, snags, and underwater structures. During warmer months, surface fishing with floating baits can be particularly effective.
Using PVA bags or tubes filled with bait ensures a concentrated food source right where you want it, while a method feeder can help present your bait in busy waters where competition for food is high.
Why Choose CPS Tackle for Your Carp Bait
Choosing CPS Tackle means more than just purchasing bait; it's about accessing premium quality products and expert knowledge. We offer a wide variety of boilies, pellets, ground baits, and particles from trusted brands, ensuring you have the best options at your fingertips. Our experienced team is ready to guide you in selecting the ideal bait for your fishing plans, whether it's a short outing or an extended weekend by the water. With CPS Tackle, you can confidently approach every session armed with the perfect bait to attract your target carp.