What is the importance of clay and soil in feeder fishing?

Every angler knows that success depends not only on choosing the right equipment and fishing technique, but also on preparing the right bait. The ingredients that can determine the quality of feeder fishing are clay and earth. It is worth finding out what role they play in feeder fishing. In this article you will find information that will help you fish even more effectively!

Clays and earths - why use them?

Earths and clays in no way increase the taste of bait and the appetite of fish. Not surprisingly, some people wonder whether they are worth using. It turns out that it is, and the reasons are many!

Increasing the cohesiveness of the bait

If the bait itself does not have the right cohesive properties, the balls formed from it fall apart in flight or on their way to the bottom. Low cohesiveness of the groundbait translates into fast leaching, which is also not desirable. By using clay with the right viscosity (e.g. clay MatchPRO Binding Black Standard 2 kg) you can increase the binding properties of the bait. This in turn will allow you to bait even more effectively. Bound and weighted bait systematically releases its ingredients, more slowly spreading on the bottom of the tank.

Intentional depletion of bait

Have you noticed that sometimes over time the number of bites systematically decreases? The problem could be that the bait is too concentrated. It happens that fish feeding in the fishery become saturated too quickly and give up biting. The use of clay deliberately reduces the nutritional value of the bait. This is of great importance, especially on days when fish feed less and have less appetite. How to choose the amount of clay in the bait to deplete it? The rule of thumb is that larger amounts of clay are used in the colder months of the year and in adverse weather conditions.

Adding weight to the bait

There are times when food bait is too light in weight and lifted with the current, it reaches the bottom already beyond the area of the designated fishery. Too little weight can cause the bait to move quickly when fishing on rivers. By adding properly selected clay in the right proportions, you increase the weight of the bait, which makes it much easier to deploy it accurately. River clay, such as Clay MatchPRO River Strong 2 kg, will work well in waters with a strong pull.

Changing the properties of the bait

Clay or earth can significantly change the properties of the bait.

- If you decide to add a small amount of black earth to the mix (for example, Peat Mountain earth 1.5 kg), the color of the bait will become much darker.

- Fluffy, loose clay makes the bait balls start to blur faster.

- By using clay with binding properties, you can slow down and weaken the work of the bait.

- On the other hand, properly selected earth or clay can contribute to the formation of a clearer streak in the water and near the bottom, which will encourage fish to feed.

Carrier bait vermin

More and more feeder anglers are becoming convinced to use earth and clay. All because they are a basic and very good carrier of groundbait vermin - such as chironomid or jokers.

Feeding vermin in pure bait makes the bait die quickly. Earth and clay are definitely a more natural environment for vermin. And yet there is nothing more attractive to fish than bait in good shape.

Experienced anglers realize that there are fisheries where fish are not very eager to take bait. In such a situation, the only possible and best solution is to feed vermin in soil or pure clay.

As you can see, clays and earths in feeder fishing perform many important functions, significantly affecting the success of fishing.

What types of clays and earths are used in feeder fishing?

In fishing stores you will find various types of fishing clays and earths. Choosing the right product can cause a lot of difficulties, especially for novice anglers, so you will find our overview useful. Basic types of clays and earths include:

Binding clays

True to their name, these are clays that are distinguished by their strong binding properties. Depending on their intended use, they can be used both for fishing in still waters and in strongly rushing rivers. The heaviest and strongly cohesive clays are called river clays (an example is MatchPRO Binding River Standard 2 kg clay).

Dispersive clays

This group includes, for example, Argile Bright Mountain Clay 2 kg. These are non-binding loose clays, which are usually used to add weight to quick reaction groundbaits. In river groundbaits they can be used as an additive. They are most often used in fishing on still and slow-moving waters;

Black peat earths

Peat earths are often used as a joker carrier for canals and still waters. Their low weight means that they do not get bogged down even in the muddiest bottoms, and they glue baits together perfectly. Black earths are often used to deplete the bait. In turn, a small amount of them can dye it black.

Do you know what to look for when choosing clays and earths?

When choosing clays and earths for feeder fishing, pay attention to several factors:

- The first selection of products needed can be made based on the type of fishery. While some products are designed for still waters, others will work better on canals and rivers.

- The species characteristics of the fishery are also important. The type of clay or earth should be selected according to the fish species present.

- Experienced anglers, when choosing products, also pay attention to the unusual tastes of fish that feed in a particular fishery.

As you can see, the selection of suitable earths and clays is a very important stage in the preparation of an effective groundbait mix. Of course, the effect of fishing is influenced by many other factors, but the importance of clays and earths in feeder fishing should certainly not be underestimated.