EASY CARP FISHING BAITS - Secret 'Nutritional' Short-cuts to Success!

* Why not save yourself thousands of hours ofTracking down this information is a hobby in itself !!!
research trying to design yourself a nutritional carpBorrowing from my own horticultural / agricultural
fishing bait, when scientists have done it for you?research into applying land - animal feeds principles to
Take a look at a typical 'contents analysis' of thecarp baits:
optimum pelleted carp diet and apply this to choosingCost factors are forcing many animal farmers
your most productive fishing bait ingredients!towards maximizing their feed - to - meat yield by
Designed by the world's leading fish nutrition scientistsapplying recent feeds research results. These studies
and aqua cultural experts, the following has beenrecommend optimizing the mainly carbohydrate feeds
derived from various sources to produce a typicalby utilizing specific 'bioactive' and enzymic treatments,
analysis for use in designing your own nutritionallyincluding :
attractive carp baits.Bacterial fermentation of beans, seeds and cereals (to
The average proportions for optimum carp growthbreak down protective anti - enzymic agents in the
and health, in dry formula feeds, seem to bebeans etc) and to part convert starches to sugars in
approximately:controlled temperature and duration conditions. And:
Protein 30 to 55 %, Carbohydrate 65 %, (Fat 2.5 to 5Specific enzymic hydrolysis treatments, of cereal
%), (dietary fiber 2.5 to 5 % +)based feeds, using amylases on the starches to
Plus added vitamins within supplements: A, B1, B6, B12,release sugars (for higher available feed energy
C, D, thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Folate,content), and in protein feeds (e.g. fish meals for cattle),
mineral and trace elements, including: phosphorus 7 %to pre - digest proteins into amino acids and peptides,
(optimum), Calcium, sodium chloride 0.3%, traces: zinc,using proteases.' This principle has been proven great
magnesium etc.for top producing carp baits too!
Special emphasis is given in carp aquaculture, growthThe commercial pellet type 'mature - carp diet
production and protein optimization, to studies onformulas' often consist of:
nutritional requirements for Cyprinus Carpio L.25 % to 45 % protein, averaging 38 % of the 'dry' mix.
(Common carp.) Priority has especially been on theAnalysis shows a mixture of protein and carbohydrate
study of carp feed amino acid requirement and proteinsources, that forms a specific ratio, with protein
- energy relationships. Energy obtained, and carpcontents of around 25 % to 65 % for different stages
bodyweight gains measured over time using speciallyof carp production.
designed feedsThe 'GROWTH FEEDS' appear to have a higher
To determine the optimum ratio of carbohydrate andprotein content, e.g. 40 % to 58 %, and most utilize fish
protein nutrients for maximum starch accretion by carpor crustacean (shellfish) meal; high in proteins and
from feed sources: (This is the point at which optimumessential fatty acids (fats).
energy from food is gained from starch sources, whileI notice that in fishing bait terms, we now have
maximum biological benefits are gained from theingredients in predigested extract form that can
protein in food sources using carp body weight gain asprovide up to 96 % digestible protein content!
an indication of best results; effectively 'sparing protein'(E.g., predigested milk proteins, shellfish and fish
from being used by carp for energy instead of bodyproteins.)
growth and repair.)The carbohydrate content is in fact extremely
Utilization of various forms of carbohydrate sourcesimportant; it not only provides energy, but in the correct
are used as feed for carp under study. These includeratio with Protein and fat, actually MAXIMIZES protein
raw and cooked starch, under different standarduse in the body for growth and repair, avoiding any
temperature regimes. The 'protein sparing effect' ofloss due it being 'catabolized' to generate energy.
dietary carbohydrates for carp can then beFoods like soya meal, maize meal or semolina are high
determined.carbohydrate sources, but are low in amino acids.
These optimum resulting formulas for the highestCarbohydrate foods are poor sources of protein, and
digestible energy of carp feed utilization wererequire protein supplementation.
observed: (In K/Cal/g)A carbohydrate food may only be 7 % protein for
Prawn Head meal 15 % to 30 %example, as in the case of maize flour, (6 % to 11 %
Ground Nut oil Cake 51 % to 61 %averages) or wheat semolina, (A 6 % to 14 %
Sesame Seed oil Cake 50 % to 60 %average). The fishes body tends to 'deaminate' these
Rice Bran 11 %low protein foods, and the amino acids obtained are
Sodium Chloride 0.3 %put to uses other than growth or tissue repair; and
Dicalcium Phosphate 0.1 %especially to energy production.
Trace Minerals 0.1 %This makes the logical case for you to base your
Vitamin Mixture 0.1 %nutritional carp bait upon protein sources of food (like
Supplemental Amino Acids (Including Proline, Lysine andfish or shellfish, or milk derivatives and extracts), and
Sulphurous Amino Acids)not carbohydrate sources (like wheat or maize.)
Crude Protein Content 30 %Perhaps now, designing and making a so - called 'High
Producing the Highest digestible energy K/Cal/g : 2.87Nutritional Value' (HNV), 'boilies' as complete carp baits
%makes more sense!
(In Carp Brood Stock)The author has many more fishing and bait 'edges' up
For your bait - making purposes, this translates into ahis sleeve. Every single one can have a huge impact
useful ratio guide e.g. :on catches. (Warning: This article is protected by
Protein 25 % to 55 %, Carbohydrate 45 % to 65 %,copyright,but reprints with a link are OK.)
Plus Fat 2.5 to 5 % (In your base mix.)By Tim Richardson. 'The thinking angler's fishing author
It may be useful to notice that in commercialand expert bait making guru.'
production, carp are fed fat at a rate of 0.5 % to 3 %For more expert bait making information and 'cutting
of bodyweight, daily to maintain optimum energy levelsedge' techniques see the expert acclaimed new
and ratios, among other reasons.ebook / book:
Fats:"BIG CARP BAIT SECRETS!" at:
Commercial 'dry carp feeds' are often very low in fat,">
even 0.5 % to 3 %.Tim Richardson is an internationally acclaimed carp and
I guess this can give more control when mixing drycatfish bait-making expert, and a highly successful big
feeds for different temperatures, seasons and stagesfish angler. His best selling bait making and bait
of carp production.enhancing books / ebooks help beginners and
Fat provides over double the energy requirement inexperienced anglers alike, to improve and enhance
the tissues, that carbohydrate or protein normallytheir baits achieving far greater catches of big fish.
provide!* His books are even used by members of the 'world
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the optimum basic profile of a 'Nutritional Value Bait'.Your catches could gain from more understanding,
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