Many carp fishermen think doughballs are the most effective bait overall. To some extent I would agree. However, while a doughball appeals to carp, every other fish and turtle that lives in freshwater loves them too. So, that is the drawback when using a doughball.
My son, Jon, and I fished this spot today where peop
le feed ducks loads of bread. The carp are conditioned to hit this bait, and it is the most effective bait in this location. There are really two ways to fish a doughball (white part of slice of bread). One way is to simply mold a doughball about the size of a marble around a # 6 hook (see photo at left). Freeline it with no weight at all. This can be super effective, especially with finicky fish. I like to fish it using an open bail and I just really watch the line for any movement. The other way is to roll a doughball and let it set in the sun for a while so the outer part will harden. Now, load this on a hair rig and fish it on the bottom with a sinker set up.
le feed ducks loads of bread. The carp are conditioned to hit this bait, and it is the most effective bait in this location. There are really two ways to fish a doughball (white part of slice of bread). One way is to simply mold a doughball about the size of a marble around a # 6 hook (see photo at left). Freeline it with no weight at all. This can be super effective, especially with finicky fish. I like to fish it using an open bail and I just really watch the line for any movement. The other way is to roll a doughball and let it set in the sun for a while so the outer part will harden. Now, load this on a hair rig and fish it on the bottom with a sinker set up.Any way you use it, doughballs can be very effective for carp. Just take a look at the pic on the right of the decent fish my son, Jon, landed on a doughball.
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