Dough Bait
EssentialBeginnerFreshwater
A moldable paste bait formed by hand around a treble hook, still-fished for carp, catfish, and stocked trout. It works entirely on scent and flavor, releasing a cloud that draws fish in from a distance while it sits on the bottom.
Profile
- Depth: 3/10
- Speed: 1/10
- Murky Water: 7/10
- Snag Resist.: 3/10
- Castability: 3/10
- Noise: 1/10
Conditions
RetrieveStill / Drift
DepthSurface
WaterAny
CoverOpen Water
Works well for
Recommended Knots
Technique tips
- Mold a golf-ball-sized wad completely around the treble hook so no metal shows through — it holds up longer that way.
- Fish it completely still on the bottom — any movement works against the scent cloud it's designed to build.
- Knead in extra scent or flavoring before a trip in cold water, when fish rely on smell more than sight.
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