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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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    Spomb 17L Bucket

    Spomb

    Robust design with heavy duty metal handle Perfect for carrying your bait to and from a venue Square shape makes them easier to stack and also sto...

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    CC Moore Aquasweet Liquid Food

    CC Moore

    Aquasweet This superb new ‘heat stable’ sweetener has been developed by our bait technicians to replace the previous ‘Talin’ product we supplied fo...

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    Mainline Baits Power Plus Particle Aniseed Mix 2kg

    Mainline Baits

    Mainline Baits Power+ Particle Aniseed Mix Packed with attraction and ready to go straight from the bag, the Mainline Baits Power Plus Particle Ani...

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    Parker Baits OG Fish Bait Spray

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits OG Fish Bait Spray – Instant Attraction for Enhanced Hookbaits The Parker Baits OG Fish Bait Spray is a highly concentrated liquid att...

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    Korda Katapult Spare Pouch Medium

    Korda

    The incredibly popular Katapult has been re-designed to make it even better than before, and a new even lighter version has been added to the range...

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    Matrix Super Stop Needle

    Matrix

    The Matrix Super Stop Needle is a ultra-strong stainless steel needle ideal for rigging soft baits and works perfectly in conjunction with the Matr...

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    Matrix Bread Punch Set

    Matrix

    The Matrix Bread Punch Set is the ideal fast and easy way to attach bread to the hook manufactured with High-Quality Brass Heads which is machined ...

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    Mainline Baits Cell Floaters 3kg

    Mainline Baits

    Mainline Cell Dedicated Floaters – 3kg Resealable Bag These dedicated floaters from Mainline are an excellent choice for any surface fishing approa...

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    Nash Dot Spod Air

    Nash

    Nash Dot Spod Air The Nash Dot Spod Air is built for maximum casting efficiency with minimal disturbance. Designed with a lightweight, vented body,...

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    CC Moore Marine Spod & Pellet Booster

    CC Moore

    CC Moore Marine Spod & Pellet Booster – Maximum Attraction in Every Drop Give your bait a serious edge with the CC Moore Marine Spod & Pell...

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    CC Moore Pro Stim Liver Instant Spod Mix

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    CC Moore Pro Stim Liver Instant Spod Mix – Instant Attraction, Proven Performance The CC Moore Pro Stim Liver Instant Spod Mix is a ready-to-use, h...

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    Parker Baits Hot Chilli Liquid 500ml

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits Hot Chilli Liquid (500ml) – Spicy Kick for Maximum Attraction The Parker Baits Hot Chilli Liquid is a powerful, spicy bait enhancer, p...

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    Spomb Finger Stall

    Spomb

    Spomb Finger Stall – Protection & Precision for Long-Range Casting The Spomb Finger Stall is designed to provide maximum protection and comfort...

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    DNA Baits Blizzard Cloud Mix 1kg

    DNA Baits

    The Blizzard – Cloudy Groundbait Mix The Blizzard is a simple-to-prepare, milky groundbait blend developed specifically for use as a slop over zigs...

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    DNA Baits Red Mist Cloud Mix 1kg

    DNA Baits

    Red Mist – Cloudy Groundbait Mix Red Mist is a versatile, easy-to-mix bait designed to produce a dense, cloudy attraction in the water. Perfect for...

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    Parker Baits Liquid Fish

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits Liquid Fish – Ultimate Fish-Infused Bait Booster The Parker Baits Liquid Fish is a potent, fish-based liquid attractant, packed with n...

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    Mainline Baits High Impact Hookbait Enhancement System Sale

    Mainline Baits

    HIGH IMPACT HOOKBAIT ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM Clearance of Diamond White and Peaches & Cream  Mainline's High Impact range of Hookbait Enhancement ...

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    Solar Tackle P1 Stainless Baiting Needle

    Solar Tackle

    Our iconic baiting tool , first made in the 90’s was the ‘go too’ tool for most anglers .  We’ve re-designed the original version and kept that han...

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    CarpLife Multi Baiting Needle

    CarpLife

    CarpLife Multi Needle The CarpLife Multi Needle combines style with practicality, featuring a precision-engineered hollow aluminium body for except...

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    Nash Citruz Extract Powder

    Nash

    A powdered blend of Citruz® fruit attractors, enhanced with two sweeteners and the toffee palatant that gives the Citruz® boilies their rich taste....

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  • CC Moore Halibut Ultramix Pellets
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    CC Moore Halibut Ultramix Pellets

    CC Moore

    This readymade blend of 4, 6 & 8mm mix of high protein, halibut-type pellets is highly attractive, oily and rich in soluble fish proteins and a...

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    CC Moore Marine Amino 365 liquid

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    Marine Amino 365 is a soluble fishy liquid containing a combination of powerful liquid appetite stimulants which enhance the attraction properties ...

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    Ridgemonkey Markapole Kit 7m

    RidgeMonkey

    Mark your fishing spots quickly and easily: simply lower the MarkaPole & base weight from the side of a boat, attach the ReflectaStems at the r...

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    Apex Baits Flavoured Oils 1 Litre

    Apex Baits

    These premium-grade flavoured oils have a great smell and make a wonderful attractant for added to Particles, Pellets, Stick Mixes or can be used a...

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    ESP ZIG Aligner Kits

    ESP

    ESP Zig Aligner Kits – Ultimate Zig Rig Presentation Made Easy The ESP Zig Aligner Kits offer a highly effective and hassle-free way to present zig...

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    Thinking Anglers Bait Floss

    Thinking Anglers

    Thinking Anglers Bait Floss Perfect for tying on pop-ups or other baits where precision matters, Thinking Anglers Bait Floss gives you a strong, re...

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    CC Moore Live System Instant Spod Mix

    CC Moore

    CC Moore Live System Instant Spod Mix – Instant Food Signals, Natural Attraction The CC Moore Live System Instant Spod Mix is a ready-prepared, hig...

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    CC Moore Pacific Tuna Instant Spod Mix

    CC Moore

    CC Moore Pacific Tuna Instant Spod Mix – Instant Attraction with a Tuna Twist The CC Moore Pacific Tuna Instant Spod Mix is a high-quality, ready-t...

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    Parker Baits Buckwheat Shelf Life Particle

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits Buckwheat Shelf Life Particle – Ready-to-Use, Nutrient-Rich Bait Parker Baits Buckwheat Shelf Life Particle offers a convenient, ready...

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    Parker Baits OG Fruit & Nut Bait Spray

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits OG Fruit & Nut Bait Spray – Instant Attraction for Maximum Bites The Parker Baits OG Fruit & Nut Bait Spray is a highly concen...

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    Parker Baits OG Fish Match Hatch Pop Ups

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits OG Fish Match Hatch Pop-Ups – Perfectly Balanced for Ultimate Attraction The Parker Baits OG Fish Match Hatch Pop-Ups are expertly des...

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    Nash Spot On UV Distance Sticks

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    Nash Distance Sticks – Precision Casting Made Easy Achieve pinpoint accuracy with the Nash Distance Sticks, designed for effortlessly marking and r...

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    Fox Rage Slick Shad UV Pack 7.5cm

    Fox Rage

    Ultra UV lures will give you the visual edge in your lure fishing – and they’re now available in multicolour packs. Established Rage Ultra UV lure...

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    Nash Monster Shrimp Extract Powder 50g

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    A powerful blend of liquid and powder palatants sourced from aquaculture industry combined with the crab, lobster and salted shrimp attractors of t...

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    Nash Monster Shrimp Flake

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    One of Kevin Nash's original big carp edges, Nashbait Flake is produced from whole boilies after they are cooked, exactly the same as the baits tha...

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    Sticky Baits Pure Sardine Hydro

    Sticky Baits

    Sardines, known for their richness in oil and nutrients, offer an abundance of attraction in this Pure Sardine Hydrolysate. This thick liquid, natu...

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    Parker Baits Liquid Liver

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits Liquid Liver – Rich, Natural Attraction for Maximum Feeding Response The Parker Baits Liquid Liver is a highly digestible, nutrient-ri...

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    Parker Baits Roasted Peanut Liquid Food

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits Roasted Peanut Liquid Food – Sweet & Nutty Attraction for Maximum Feeding Response The Parker Baits Roasted Peanut Liquid Food is ...

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    Parker Baits OG Fruit & Nut Washed Out Pink Pop Ups

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits OG Fruit & Nut Washed Out Pink Pop-Ups – Subtle Yet Irresistible Hookbaits The Parker Baits OG Fruit & Nut Washed Out Pink Pop...

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    Parker Baits OG Fruit & Nut Match The Hatch Pop Ups

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits OG Fruit & Nut Match The Hatch Pop-Ups – Natural Presentation, Maximum Attraction The Parker Baits OG Fruit & Nut Match The Ha...

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    Parker Baits OG Fish Washed Out Pink Pop Ups

    Parker Baits

    Parker Baits OG Fish Washed Out Pink Pop-Ups – Subtle Attraction for Wary Carp The Parker Baits OG Fish Washed Out Pink Pop-Ups are designed to off...

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    DNA Baits Switch Corker Wafters 15mm

    DNA Baits

    These cork-dust wafters are designed to counterbalance your hook, creating the ultimate balanced alternative hookbait. They are available in 15mm r...

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    Mainline Baits ISO Fish Response Pellets 5mm 5kg

    Mainline Baits

    A superb attractor method to induce any carp into a feeding response, as the pellets slowly break-down releasing high levels of taste, flavour and ...

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    Trakker Sanctuary Pop-Up Bucket

    Trakker

    The Trakker Sanctuary Pop-Up Bucket is a versatile and essential tool for anglers, designed with a range of features to enhance your angling experi...

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    Guru Elastic Connector

    Guru

    Pole Elastic Connector Perfect elastic to rig connection Coated braid 'kicks' the pole rig away from the pole tip to eliminate tangles Supplied on...

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    Apex Baits Red X Method Mix

    Apex Baits

    Apex Red 'X' Mix – 2kg Apex Red 'X' Mix is a top-performing, all-season groundbait that’s proven especially popular with winter match anglers and a...

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    Apex Baits Meatie Method Mix

    Apex Baits

    Meat Xtreme Groundbait / Method Mix – 2kg This meaty, oil-rich mix has built a strong following among barbel and chub anglers fishing fast-flowing ...

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    Spomb Bucket Light

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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.