5 Ways to Hook Corn

Planting one grain

One grain is used when fishing for not very large sizes (roach, silver bream, crucian carp and others). If only one grain is hooked, then the hook should be small (from 16 to 20). The specific size is selected based on the size of the fish and the size of the corn grain. There are several ways to plant one grain.

Corn nozzle through

In order to attach the bait in this way, you need to insert the sting into the upper whole part of the corn grain, and, having passed the fore-end through, remove the tip from the base. When baiting through the bait, you need to try to use less force and not squeeze the bait with your fingers, otherwise there is a chance of crushing the grain. You can also pierce through from the wide side, as shown in the photo.

Nozzle through to the side

Grain Edge Attachment

With this method of baiting, the hook passes only through the skin of the grain, leaving most of the bait hanging freely. This type of bait is not suitable if you need to catch crucian carp. Most often it is used for catching carp and other fish with a large, fleshy mouth.

Because of the protruding point, a cautious fish will lose interest in such a bait as soon as it starts to taste it with its mouth and feels the sting.

Edge attachment

Hidden planting

If the goal is to catch a cautious fish, then this method of baiting is usually used. It is stuck at the top and passes over the entire area of the grain. After this, the tip is brought out and again deepens into the bait. It turns out that almost all of the forearm along with the sting are hidden in the grain, which means that the shy fish will not have the desire to spit it out at the first try.

Nozzle with hidden hook

Planting multiple grains

When planting several grains, the same methods are used as when planting one grain. If you plan to catch carp, then you can simply make a “garland” of corn, piercing it right through the side.

To give the bait a more natural look, you can use different baiting methods. For example, alternately cling to the peel and through. The chaotic arrangement arouses greater interest in the fish.

The number of grains planted depends on the size of the hook and what kind of fish you plan to catch. For example, two or three pieces are enough for crucian carp. In the case of carp, the more the better.

Placing several grains in a “garland”

Placing different baits on one hook

If the bite is not very active, the situation can be corrected by using other baits, such as maggots or a worm. Anglers usually call this bait a “sandwich.” This method has many variations. The main thing is to put on different baits randomly, with a lot of protruding parts. This way the bait will attract the attention of even the laziest fish. The weaker the bite, the more carefully you need to be careful about how exactly the bait is put on. Below are examples of the most common “sandwiches” for fishing.

Bait made from maggots and corn

Maggot is usually used when fishing for bream and others like it. However, it can also be used in conjunction with corn to add movement to the bait and therefore attract additional attention. When planting such a “sandwich”, several maggots are usually put on first. After this, a grain clings to the edge. If the size of the hook allows, then at the end all this can be pressed down with another maggot.

The main thing to remember is that the maggot is inserted with the wide end so that the main part of the body hangs down. With this method, he will live longer and will make more movements, which will have a good effect on the bite.

Sandwich with white maggots

"Sandwich" made from worm and corn

An equally effective combination for fishing is corn and a dung worm. Crucian carp are very partial to such bait, especially in late spring and early summer. Usually, starting with the worm, a few worms and a few corn kernels are put on in turn. You can also attach two grains to the forend and place a worm between them. Or simply choose your own planting method that will work well in a particular body of water.

The worm, as in the case of maggots, must be worn in such a way as not to hinder its movements, leaving most of the body hanging down.

Worm and corn bait

Reasons for using a sandwich

The main reason for using a sandwich type bait is that the bite is not active enough. After all, if the fish is hungry, then it will even bite on the remainder of the corn skin or even on a bare hook. At such moments, you shouldn’t even think about how to make the bait more attractive, it will be a waste of time. It’s another matter when the bite is almost zero. At such moments, you can start experimenting and selecting different combinations of bait. Most often, this gives noticeable results.

How to cook and hook corn for carp fishing

“Give a man a fish and he will eat all day. Teach a man to fish, and he will be fed all his life,” said the greatest Chinese sage Lao Tzu, who knew how to find a wise word for everyone, including those who love fishing.

Since the times of the Ancient Celestial Empire, the situation with the nutritional value of fish and its benefits for the human body and supporting the spirit in it has changed little. And what do the inhabitants of the rivers themselves like to feast on before becoming the main song of your holiday or everyday meal?

As you know, among fish there are predators, and there are those who eat plant foods. And for the latter, corn, which the Mayans called “food from the stars,” is a tasty bait and food.

Therefore, two things that would be extremely useful for lovers of proper fishing to learn are what kind of aquatic inhabitants can be caught using this bait, and how to prepare it for fishing.

Having put corn on your hook, you will be able to find on it during fishing the following inhabitants of rivers and lakes subject to skillful fishing:

...which has many beneficial properties and is considered a delicious fish. Therefore, its fishing has even become a separate sport with the impressive name “Carp-fishing”.

Hair editing

Hair rigs are most often used when fishing for carp. This is done so that when the fish bites, they do not feel the metal fore-end in their mouth. This is especially important for carp, because it doesn’t just eat, but sucks up the bait like a vacuum cleaner. One of the advantages of this installation is that the hook is completely exposed, which increases the chances of hooking a trophy. At the same time, it scares away cautious and small fish. From the name it is clear that a hair rig is, in fact, a thread tied to a hook on which the bait is attached.

Hair

The procedure for installing hair tackle

A size four to eight hook is used. To get the right hairstyle you need to follow these steps:

The hook is attached to the leash so that a part of the fishing line about 5 centimeters long sticks out.
A not very large loop is made at the end of the fishing line.
Several grains are put on a thin awl with a hook at the end. They fit right through, through the side.
The hook of the awl catches the loop, pulls it, and the corn moves from the awl to the thread.
The grains are distributed along the length of the fishing line and fixed with a stopper (you can use a ready-made plastic one or simply insert a piece of a toothpick).

The tackle is ready for use. As was said, a small fish will not even get close to it, but a large carp or carp will suck the bait along with the hook. He will no longer be able to spit it out, because the sting will securely catch on the fleshy lip.

Which corn grains are suitable for planting?

You can use different corn for different baiting methods. So, only boiled is used for hair installation. The purchased one is too soft and will fall off at the first sharp cast. Otherwise, there are no strict rules; any corn can be placed on a regular hook, depending on the preferences of the fisherman. Below we will talk about the species and how they affect the bite.

Canned sweet

You can buy this at any grocery store. If you need to take corn in a can, then you should take it with the “sweet” mark on the label. The smell can attract crucian carp, carp and other fish. The most common and frequently encountered brands are “Bonduelle” and “Vernet”. But for fishing, any option, even the cheapest one, is suitable. Most fishermen believe that regular store-bought sweets are in no way inferior in quality to branded store-bought ones.

Canned food is convenient to use because the corn in them is ready for use immediately after purchase and does not require any additional processing. One of its disadvantages is that it does not sit well on the hook and can sometimes fly off it.

You can also make sweets at home. To do this, it is first left in water for two to three days. After this, the swollen grains are boiled for about thirty minutes; sugar, honey or other sweeteners are added during the cooking process. When cooking, you can check the degree of readiness by placing the corn on a hook and checking how it holds on it. When cooked, you can add vanillin or other flavorings to it. At the end, leave to infuse for a day. During this time, lactic acid is formed, which will also attract the attention of the fish.

Canned

Steamed

This type can be prepared in different ways. The first method: the grains are soaked in warm water for a day. The water is changed periodically (at least five times). The soaked grains are placed in a thermos, filling it one quarter full. At this point you can add flavoring. After this, the thermos is filled with boiling water and closed for 4 hours. The steamed corn is ready. If you don’t overexpose it, it will stick well to the sting.

The second method takes less time. First, the grains are boiled in boiling water for about ten minutes. After this, the water is drained from the pan, and the grains are poured into a thermos. Boiling water is poured into a thermos and left in this form until fishing begins. With this method, the grains are very hard and sit well on the hook. When fishing with such a bait, a very small part of the sting is exposed, so that it is easier for the fish to bite through the bait.

Steamed grains

Fermented boiled

The grains are soaked in water for a day. After they have settled, the water is drained and the corn is thoroughly washed. Water and sugar are poured into the pan in the proportion of 1 tablespoon to a liter of water. The grains are boiled in sweet water for about an hour. The water is drained from the pan, the grains are poured into a container with a narrow neck. A flavoring agent (honey, vanillin, coriander or any other of your choice) is added to the grains and the container is filled with cold water. To make fermentation go better, you can add a teaspoon of yeast. Access to air can be blocked by pouring a small amount of oil into the container. There is no need to close the container itself. The resulting mixture remains in a warm place for three to four days. Fermented boiled corn is ready. After this, it can be packaged and stored in the refrigerator. In this form it will retain its properties for about a month.

Fermented grains

Artificial

The artificial look imitates real plant grains, but, unlike them, is made of plastic. It may come straight out of the factory with a smell. If the artificial corn is odorless, the fisherman can choose the smell he wants on the spot using flavoring agents. Plastic grains hold well and have positive buoyancy. They are convenient to use on overgrown reservoirs with a muddy bottom.

Artificial bait can be used on a hair rig as a float that will lift the rest of the bait. This one can be used several times. Some manufacturers promise that the scent can last up to six hours.

Worth a try. sometimes helps

Branded

Can be found in specialized fishing stores. Sold in a large selection of scents and colors. It adheres to the tip very well and does not fly off during a sharp cast. This type is preferred by those fishermen who do not want to spend a lot of time preparing homemade bait.

Branded

Methods for placing corn on a hook: instructions

The following methods are used for planting:

Hook installation with piercing. With this method of attachment, the sting is left open, piercing the fruit. A boilie needle is ideal. Possible options:

Multi-grain attachment. To give the composition a natural look, it is advisable to place several kernels on the hook, to give the “dish” an appetizing smell, you can use special flavors - the choice depends solely on the preferences of the fisherman.

Sandwich. To catch fish, you can choose a combination of kernels and animal bait, for example, bloodworms or maggots.

Hair rig. This method is most often used for carp fishing. So, for production you will need:

Hook.

Small silicone tube.

Needle.

Stopper for boilies.

The installation process goes like this:

You need to tie a loop on the braided fishing line.
You need to put a tube on the “braid” and thread a hook.
It is necessary to thread it so that the bend of the tip is in the opposite direction from the fishing line.
Next, it is important to adjust the length of the hair and fix the fishing line on the hook.
The grain should be pierced with a needle and placed on a loop of hair, and then secured with a boilie stopper.

Which hook to choose

The choice primarily depends on the size of the fish you plan to catch. For crucian carp, roach and other small fish, small ones (17-20) are suitable. If fishing is aimed at catching carp and carp of trophy size, then the hook should be larger (8-12). And the point is not that the small one cannot cope with the big fish. There are many examples of large-sized prey being caught on a small one. You can simply hang more bait on a larger hook. This will scare away small fish and, on the contrary, will increase the chances that large fish will be interested in the bait. If desired, you can also use a double hook to allow for more bait. Otherwise, a good hook should have the following properties:

Have a sharp sting. If the point is too dull, then when baiting the bait it will simply deteriorate. Also, a dull tip reduces the chance of successful hooking.
Made from quality materials. It should not be brittle, but not soft either.
The forend should be thin so as not to disturb the internal structure of the bait.

Fishing hook

Choosing a hook for catching crucian carp on corn

By choosing the right hooks for fishing with corn, the angler will minimize the number of idle bites and increase the fishing efficiency. For fishing with this bait, models with the following characteristics are used:

wide hook;
round bend;
golden color.

Corn grains are quite large in size, which requires the use of hooks with a wide hook. Models with a round bend do not damage the bait when inserting, ensuring its reliable retention. Products of golden color do not contrast with the yellowish bait and are less noticeable to fish.

You should not use models made of thin wire, as the bait holds much worse on them. When fishing with whole grain, use hooks No. 8–6 (according to the international classification). For fishing with cut bait, you should choose medium-sized products No. 12–10.

Approximate sizes of hooks for attaching corn to crucian carp

Trophy crucian carp is often caught using bait consisting of several grains. In this case, you need to use models with an extended forearm.

The angler must regularly check the sharpness of the hook. If the sting becomes dull, this will inevitably lead to frequent fish escapes.

Advantages and disadvantages of corn

The grains of this plant have many advantages. Corn imparts a very attractive aroma to fish. It is also easier to prepare for fishing, because bait can be found in any grocery supermarket, and you can store it for a long time at home in the refrigerator. It holds well on the rig, so small fish will not be able to rip it off the hook.

The only disadvantage is that if you add too much corn to the bait, this can lead to oversaturation of the fish, which will greatly worsen the bite.

Canned (canned) corn

A ready-to-use attachment that can be purchased anywhere. If you use it only as bait, it will not cost much. The costs can be significant only if you use it as bait.

Canned corn perfectly attracts carp and carp with its smell and taste, and it also holds well on the hook.

Attention. Cheap canned corn is also suitable for use as bait. But it is usually quite flabby, and the grains in the jar vary in size, and the taste also leaves much to be desired. Therefore, it is preferable to bait the hook with good canned corn such as Bonduelle or Heinz.

Branded

Corn from companies that produce baits and baits for carp fishing. This version of the bait, which can be bought ready-made in a store , differs from the previous one in its higher price.

Its advantage is that it is large and has a tough skin. Such grains are perfect for hunting trophy carp and carp. This is exactly the fishing they are designed for. But they will not be the best choice for catching small fish that are too tough for them.

Raw

Raw refers to uncooked corn, which can be purchased on the cob or in bulk. The advantage of this option is that it can be given any rigidity during cooking. This homemade corn can be easily flavored.

It is prepared as follows:

it must be soaked in water for 24 hours;
then boil in the same water until tender.

So the process is very simple. How long you need to cook the grains - 15 minutes or an hour - depends on their initial hardness and how soft the corn you ultimately want to get. Hard grains are well suited as bait for catching large carp and carp, soft grains are suitable for use as groundbait.

sugar to the cooking water - 150 g per 1 kg of corn. In this case, the finished grains will be more attractive to carp.

Other flavoring options that can be added during cooking:

honey;
vanilla;
cinnamon.

Fermented (drunk, sour)

You can also make your own fermented corn.

The advantages of this bait:

has a strong smell that attracts carp and carp well, and a greater range of action than all other options;
Once the grains have been fermented, they provide minimal nutrition to the fish.

For preparation you will need:

raw corn;
yeast (optional);
sugar (optional);
container size 3 liters or larger (a five-liter plastic water container works well).

How to prepare this bait and bait:

boil the grains for an hour;
pour them into the container, filling it a third;
pour water, its volume should be 1.5 times the volume of corn;
add yeast (10 g per kilogram of grains);
add sugar (3 tablespoons per kilogram);
Close the container tightly with a lid.
Then the container must be placed in a dark place and kept for 5 to 20 days. With yeast, the fermentation process goes faster; you can do without it, but then it will take longer. Ready drunken corn has a pungent odor that is not entirely pleasant to humans.

Silicone corn

Not long ago, a new type of bait from China - artificial silicone corn. Outwardly, it is very similar to real grains. This silicone imitation is inexpensive and reusable . Another advantage is that this bait is floating (pop-up).

Thus, it is well suited for fishing on silty bottoms. But, of course, these grains have neither smell nor taste. And the sense of smell, as well as the sense of taste, is very well developed in carp and carp. Accordingly, you shouldn’t rely on such an original bait and it’s better to refrain from buying it.

How to bait for different types of fish

Each fish attacks the bait differently. You need to set the bait based on the behavior of the fish you plan to catch. Below we will describe how to put corn on a hook when fishing for crucian carp, carp and other types of fish.

For carp

Carp are best caught using a hair rig. This is due to the fact that when he bites, he, like a vacuum cleaner, sucks in the bait and, if he doesn’t like it, spits it back out. He will no longer be able to spit out the bare hook, because it will get caught in the fleshy lip. Therefore, when fishing for carp, they use a hair rig, or at least bring the sting out.

Equipment for carp

For crucian carp

In the case of crucian carp, using hair rigs simply won’t work. Its mouth is too small for the hook and bait to fit together. When catching crucian carp, on the contrary, you need to hide the sting as well as possible so as not to arouse any suspicion in him that the bait is edible. Usually two grains are planted, in some cases one.

the tip is closed

For bream

Bream is caught in warm water. The corn must be peeled and the nozzle must be changed after each cast. When fishing in cool water, you can add maggot. Bream can also be caught using a hair rig.

To catch bream

For carp

Carp are usually caught using feeder gear, so the corn should be slightly undercooked and hard so as not to fly off when casting. Usually the carp tries the bait several times before swallowing it, so the sting must be hidden inside.

Nozzle for carp

Which corn to choose

When fishing for crucian carp, corn kernels are used, prepared in various ways:

canned;
boiled;
fermented.

Some anglers use artificial bait to catch this fish.

Artificial corn exactly copies natural grains in appearance, color and smell. However, when the feeding activity of underwater inhabitants is low, such bait is ineffective. Cautious crucian carp quickly recognizes the catch and immediately spits out the bait.

Artificial corn grains have proven themselves excellent when fishing in commercial reservoirs, where the concentration of fish is much higher than in “wild” ponds and lakes. In such conditions, crucian carp is less picky and greedily grabs the bait offered to it.

Canned corn has proven itself well when fishing for crucian carp in the spring and summer months. This bait has a sweetish taste and a pleasant smell, which makes bites more confident. To enhance the attractiveness of the bait, you need to knead it a little before placing it on the hook. After this action, the nozzle will release juice and become more tempting to the fish.

Boiled corn has a dense structure. It holds securely on the hook, which allows it to be used when fishing with bottom gear in the current. If fishing takes place in the warm season, add to the pan during cooking:

vanilla powder;
honey;
caramel color;
beet molasses.

By adding flavoring and aromatic additives, the effectiveness of corn bait increases greatly. If fishing is carried out in the fall, it is recommended to flavor the boiled grains with anise, cumin and garlic.

“Drunk” corn (fermented) is prepared by fermentation. After three days of infusion, the bait acquires an original taste and aroma that crucian carp really like. Experienced anglers note that this type of plant bait works better in warm water.

The fermented bait performs well when fishing on float and feeder tackle. It is more effective when crucian carp collects food items from the bottom soil.

Corn kernels prepared in different ways