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Ever wanted to fish when you don't have any worms around and you don't want to use lures? Well, that's usually when you try to find other bait. So why not try using wet bread? It's easy and quick to make so that way you can be the first one to your favorite fishing spot and start fishing!
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Take at least 2 slices of bread. -
Turn on the water in your sink. [1] X Research sourceAdvertisement -
Put a slice of bread under the water and start rolling the slice of bread into a ball. [2] X Research source -
Repeat step 3 for all the slices of bread you want for fishing bait. -
Go to your fishing spot with the balls of bread inside a plastic bag and your fishing gear. [3] X Research source -
Break off a piece of bread that is not much bigger than a large fly. [4] X Research source -
Put that little piece of bread on your hook and start fishing! [5] X Research source
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QuestionAre some kinds of breads harmful to the fish?Community AnswerNo, every bread should be fine to feed the fish.
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QuestionWhat fish shall I expect to catch if I use bread for bait?Community AnswerYou can catch many different species of fish with bread. Carp particularly like bread paste balls (around the size of a golf ball) but most non-predatory fish will eat it.
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QuestionCan I use any water for the bread?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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- Don't waste bread! Only try about 2 slices of bread the first time to see if your fish like the bread.Thanks
- Bigger pieces of bread don't always mean bigger fish so don't make your pieces too large.Thanks
- Wet bread works better than dry bread as it stays on the hook longer.Thanks
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- Use smaller pieces of bread. If you use a larger piece, the fish will take longer to get to the hook and might be able to pull the bread off the hook entirely.
- Since the bread is light, attaching a small weight will help with casting distance.
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Warnings
- You may lose some pieces of bread because your hook will scrape the floor of the body of water you're at.Thanks
- Don't swing your fishing rod around like a light saber.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyugxT7oY68
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETz1hh51beE
- ↑ https://www.anglingtimes.co.uk/advice/bait/articles/three-ways-to-prepare-your-bread-when-fishing
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETz1hh51beE
- ↑ https://www.anglingtimes.co.uk/advice/bait/articles/three-ways-to-prepare-your-bread-when-fishing
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