What is Pescaviva?

Experienced carp fishermen know Pescaviva is one of the most effective carp baits to use at this time. Pescaviva is actually a can of flavored corn.  What sets this apart from other corn is that it is not really sweet corn and not really the beefier maize.  It is sort of a cross between the two.  The kernels are small like sweet corn, but are incredibly durable and firm for their size.  The flavoring is top notch.  I tend to use it at this time of year because the fish tend to be fussy in the heat and are really looking for sweet corn, yet it is so delicate that turtles, horned pout and bluegills can readily pick it apart.  They are not so successful  at stealing the Pescaviva.  If you are into buying this stuff, it is not cheap, selling for $5 a can from Wacker Baits, www.wackerbaits.com I like to put a small amount of this corn into a small container and put the rest in the fridge to be used at a later date, so a can will last most fishermen a long time. The best flavors to use around here are pineapple, scopex (often sold out) and tutti-fruitti.