What is a boilie for carp?

Asked by: Karen Martinez

Boilies are hard-boiled baits that were originally introduced to carp angling in the UK during the late Seventies with the sole purpose of keeping ‘nuisance’ fish from eating away the bait being presented to the Carp…

Are boilies good for carp?

BOILIES are the carp angler’s No1 bait. They’re deadly, but also a minefield of flavours, colours, shapes and sizes that makes deciding which one to use on a given day a time-consuming affair.

What is a boilie in fishing?

Boilies are a type of fishing baits made from boiled paste that usually consists of fishmeals, milk proteins, bird foods, semolina and soya flour, which are mixed with egg white as a binding agent. The mixture is then boiled to form hardish round baits which will last in the water.

What are the best boilies to use for carp?

Dynamite Baits The Source Shelf Life Boilies



Its distinctive deep red colour and spicy scent are successful with carp on most venues so this Dynamite Bait is the go-to choice for anglers fishing unknown water.

What do boilies do?

Boilies are a versatile bait that can be used for top fishing and bottom fishing. If using pop ups, they can be positioned above bottom. Sometimes, when the situation requires, boilies can be used with floats. Floats are also useful as they indicate fish bites to the angler.

How do you use a boilie?

Thread a boilie onto a baiting needle then thread it onto the hair loop. Hold the bait in place with a bait. Stop.

Do all fish eat boilies?

The best answer for those who are asking do catfish eat boilies, would be yes, they eat the smelly ones. If you are lucky, you can catch a catfish when using all kinds of boilies, but the best ones are definitely those with fish or seafood flavor.

How many boilies do carp eat?

“Carp that are feeding hard is a great spectacle to watch. I think we completely underestimate the amount of bait a large (30lb+) fish can consume. On a number of occasions I have seen individual carp eat 30 to 40 14mm boilies in a matter of minutes.

Are boilies edible?

No all the ingredients are edible so they shouldn’t be a problem.

Do boilies dissolve in water?

However, dusty boilies do not undergo heat treatment, which gives them such properties in water, they dissolve in it.

Do all boilies Float?

Registered. Boilies dont have to sit on the bottom, lots of anglers use floating boilies “pop ups”. All you need to do is to attatch a small shot (lead weight) onto your hooklink just above the hook. The weight should be just enough to sink the bait.

Why are boilies round?

The main reason we use boilies whole and round is, as you say, for convenience. They’re easier to get out there, plus they suit our rigs best.

Do you soak boilies?

Boilies and pellets really soak up liquid so, especially on silty lakes, I want them to soak up the chilli oils, rather than the tainted lake bed. To wash out my baits, I will add them to a bucket and soak them for at least 24 hours.

How many boilies can a carp eat?

Carp is an aggressive eater and some anglers have reported that it would consume around 40 medium-sized boilies within a few minutes. So, yes you’re going to need a lot of food especially if you’re trying to catch big carp.

What Flavour boilies do carp like?

Except for sweet flavours, carp like flavours like shrimp, crab and fishmeal. Those flavours are frequently used in boilies. In addition to the above, carp can be caught using boilies with exotic flavours like cinnamon and mint. But the flavour is not the only thing that will attract carp.

What colour boilies are best?

Yellow is especially good, as it’s the same colour as corn, another top clear-water bait.

Do you need to soak boilies?

You now want to give the liquid and boilies a good mixing before leaving them to soak for at least 24hrs. It’s well worth giving them a good mix every couple of hours if you can.

How do you hook a boilie?

First tie a tiny loop in the end of your chosen hook length. Now pass the baiting needle right through the boilie and clip the loop onto the end of the needle.

Do all boilies Float?

Registered. Boilies dont have to sit on the bottom, lots of anglers use floating boilies “pop ups”. All you need to do is to attatch a small shot (lead weight) onto your hooklink just above the hook. The weight should be just enough to sink the bait.

How long should you wash boilies out for?

To wash out my baits, I will add them to a bucket and soak them for at least 24 hours. If I haven’t got time to do this, boiling water will work as it quickens up the process, but it’s not as good really. To help the attraction even more, you can add a liquid to the soaking water.

How do you store boilies?

BOILIES AND PELLETS



Store your boilies in a cool dry place away from heat and humidity. To keep them better, you can store your boilies in a hermetically sealed bait bucket away from the light.

Can you use boilies for sea fishing?

The Takeaway. I was lucky that pop-up boilies were introduced to me that day in the fishing store. The guy working there convinced me to buy some and try them on the beach and I am so glad he did. The conclusion after 2 months of use is that pop-up boilies are great for surf fishing.

Can you use frozen boilies straight away?

For many carp and specimen anglers, freezer baits are still a favourite choice of boilies. We offer freezer baits for all our hero range of boilies from The Source to Red Amo and like many freezer baits these can be used straight after drying out when your on bank and are full of fish attracting qualities.

Why do fisheries ban boilies?

Regular member. The banning of boilies usually stems from the belief that carp get preoccupied with them and people can’t catch them on other baits.

Are Frozen boilies better?

Well if truth be told, there isn’t actually a great deal of difference. Live System shelf life bait is near on identical to Live System freezer bait, with the slight variation that a shelf life bait when produced has slightly less egg content, as a small amount is replaced with a food grade preservative.

Why do you air dry boilies?

As we’ve discussed, the purpose of air-drying is to totally remove all the moisture contained within each individual boilie. You may be surprised to hear that the quickest and most efficient way of doing this is actually by putting your baits through a tumble drier!

Are boilies soft?

Most of the freezer baits are quite soft, B5 is probably the hardest ive come across. I have used my own boilies which i made quite soft this summer and they got smashed by the smaller silverfish but also hooked a carp or two. As said though when there havin it hard or soft dosent really make a difference.

Can you freeze boilies?

Yeah its ok to freeze boilies. Freshly rolled boilies are kept fresh by freezing, once thawed its just like a freshly rolled bait – a good long term way of keeping bait.

What are Stabilised boilies?

Stabilised Boilies offer the same nutritional profile as a frozen bait except of course it’s not dependant on being stored in a freezer, meaning you can take the bait anywhere!! Another bonus which is a definitive edge is that you don’t have to dry the boilies for hours on end, thus meaning you can produce a very soft …

Do carp like sweet boilies?

More protein in boilies is good in the summer and suits the carps’ more active lifestyle. This often means more meat based boilies, but fishmeal based boilies are also a popular choice in summer as the attractants in both these type of boiles permeate through the warmer water easier.

Do boilies go out of date?

Shelf-life boilies are normally marked with a manufacturing and a use-by date, and you generally get 12 months or more to use them.