Grits Pack Bait Recipes for Carp Fishing

One of the most effective methods of fishing for carp and buffalo is using “Pack Baits”.   Pack baits are used as a confidence builder for feeding carp as opposed to just fishing a hook bait.  The strategy behind this method is to provide a tight bed of free, or hook-less, bait that carp can feed on confidently until they discover and eat your hook bait, then… FISH ON!

Grits Pack is highly effective in early spring and late fall.  It has an explosive quality as it breaks down sending small food particles up into the water column to drift back down. This up and down action is irresistible to feeding carp. It’s important to always have the lid on your bucket when not in use.  If Grits Pack dries out, it’s useless.

Below are some of the common variations on the simple recipe that will absolutely work to put fish on the bank.  Feel free to experiment with your own additives and if you strike gold, please share.  While Quick Grits are easy to find, Instant Grits can sometimes be challenging to find as they are commonly packaged in 12, 1oz packs.  If you can find Instant Grits loose in a container and not individually packaged, buy it up.

 

 

You can also buy method mix (aka groundbait) from carp bait vendors.  “Erni’s Method Mix” from World Classic Baits has proved to be massively successful in the United States and has been the winner’s groundbait in many carp tournaments.