For more information on the hair rig and other specialized carp rigs check out the C.A.G. website. Carp Baits Carp have been known to take baits such as corn, bread, hot dogs, cut baits, worms, prepared dough baits, cheese and many others. The best baits by far are sweet corn and simple bread dough. The bread dough is made by moistening a few slices of any kind of bread with water and kneading it until it becomes the right texture to put on a hook. If you use too much water so that it becomes soggy, just add flour and continue to knead until it looks and feels right.
Some anglers like to experiment by adding their secret flavorings to the dough.
Some of the well known ones are, vanilla, anise oil, peanut butter and my favorite, maple syrup. In all honesty, I have yet to experience any real advantage with the flavored dough but it makes it more interesting to try different baits. Best Areas One of the good things about carp fishing is that it does not require a boat, in fact a boat can be a hindrance in most situations. If you choose to use a boat, find a soft sand or gravel shore and beach the boat since no matter how you anchor, the boat will swing back and forth making it next to impossible to detect a strike. The ideal spot is any beach with a sand or mud bottom and a gradual sloping shoreline.