This technique dates back to the mid-1980s, however it is rarely employed in current carp fishing for unknown reasons. This combination of buoyancies is a sure-fire approach to mislead wary carp. Seeds and other components The use of particle baits as an alternative to cooked baits is a very effective alternative method. Particle baits are easy to handle and do not need to be cooked before use. The most common seeds used as bait are sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, and hemp. It is recommended that you don't use all seeds, instead select several sizes of seeds to provide food for different types of fish. Large seeds such as sunflower will attract larger fish while smaller seeds such as pumpkin will attract smaller fish. You can also use cereal grains such as corn, wheat, or rice as bait. These should be soaked in water overnight then boiled for about 20 minutes or until soft before using as bait. Soaked grain baits will keep for longer and be more nutritious for your fish. In addition to seeds, players also use vegetables such as cauliflower, zucchini, and carrots. All these items must be chopped or sliced into bite-sized pieces before use as bait. Fish love to eat fresh vegetables so this is an excellent way to get rid of them fast without harming any fish. Leftover meat from other activities can be used as bait too.