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At DNA Baits we’ve been developing high performance carp baits for almost 20 years. The Bug, Secret 7 (S7), SLK, and The Switch are known to be some of the most effective carp baits on the market. Our mission is to arm you with the best-performing carp baits for the best possible price.

Winter Carp Fishing: Tips from Veteran Anglers

Cold temperatures, short days, and tough conditions — winter doesn’t make it easy. But that’s what makes it so rewarding. To help you make the most of your time on the bank, we’ve put together this guide covering 10 essential winter carp fishing tips from our most experienced anglers.

DON'T LET WINTER STOP YOU

Braving freezing conditions at Festival Carp Fishery, Garth landed seven carp in 24 hours, including his first thirty of the year. “If you can keep warm and stay comfortable, the rewards are definitely still there to be had,” said Garth, who caught using Bug Corker wafters over 15mm Bug and SLK boilies.

Garth F.

On a tough little winter water, Andy has been outfishing everyone using 12mm Secret 7 boilies soaked in S7 Liquid Food with corn. “If I’m on carp, they are having it!” said Andy, whose session produced three fish in an afternoon, including the lake’s biggest resident, a 28lb 4oz mirror.

Andy P.

A cold winter session turned into a productive trip for Nathan Geary, who banked three fish, including mirrors of 37lb and 31lb!Within an hour I was bent into a hard-fighting 24lb mirror,” said Nathan. All fish were taken on PB Wafters over 15mm SLK boilies with corn soaked in Baileys and Tiger Nut Extract.

Nathan G.

I can’t believe it! I’m absolutely buzzing. My first-ever sixty and, what’s more, I got to share the moment with DNA director, Steve Carrie. I started with 20kg of 8mm and 12mm Bug freezer boilies, which I had pre-soaked in Bug Liquid Food for two days. By the time the sixty came along, I had caught nine to 46lb-plus, the rest of them made up of 30-pounders.

Roger B.

Graeme Cheetham recorded his best-ever session on Linear’s Gaunt Lake syndicate. “The Bug has changed my catch rate drastically over the last year, which just shows what an incredible bait it is,” said Graeme, who landed 15 fish from 17 bites over the course of his session. The pick of the bunch being a fantastic chestnut-coloured mirror of 36lb 4oz.

Graeme C.

James & Kierren smashed the BCAC match record with 1161lb 11oz from 90 carp! Using 12mm Bug Corker pop-ups amongst 6mm and 11mm BetaStim Floaters soaked in Salmon Oil.

James A. & Kierren W.

Christian used SLK boilies and Crayfish Mini Mix Pellets to catch a 77lb German Giant. “I was blown away. SLK had once again proven successful. The fish was in fact the elusive mirror which had not been caught for a long time. Thank you, SLK!”

Christian F.

Braving freezing conditions at Festival Carp Fishery, Garth landed seven carp in 24 hours, including his first thirty of the year. “If you can keep warm and stay comfortable, the rewards are definitely still there to be had,” said Garth, who caught using Bug Corker wafters over 15mm Bug and SLK boilies.

Garth F.

On a tough little winter water, Andy has been outfishing everyone using 12mm Secret 7 boilies soaked in S7 Liquid Food with corn. “If I’m on carp, they are having it!” said Andy, whose session produced three fish in an afternoon, including the lake’s biggest resident, a 28lb 4oz mirror.

Andy P.

A cold winter session turned into a productive trip for Nathan Geary, who banked three fish, including mirrors of 37lb and 31lb!Within an hour I was bent into a hard-fighting 24lb mirror,” said Nathan. All fish were taken on PB Wafters over 15mm SLK boilies with corn soaked in Baileys and Tiger Nut Extract.

Nathan G.

I can’t believe it! I’m absolutely buzzing. My first-ever sixty and, what’s more, I got to share the moment with DNA director, Steve Carrie. I started with 20kg of 8mm and 12mm Bug freezer boilies, which I had pre-soaked in Bug Liquid Food for two days. By the time the sixty came along, I had caught nine to 46lb-plus, the rest of them made up of 30-pounders.

Roger B.

Graeme Cheetham recorded his best-ever session on Linear’s Gaunt Lake syndicate. “The Bug has changed my catch rate drastically over the last year, which just shows what an incredible bait it is,” said Graeme, who landed 15 fish from 17 bites over the course of his session. The pick of the bunch being a fantastic chestnut-coloured mirror of 36lb 4oz.

Graeme C.

James & Kierren smashed the BCAC match record with 1161lb 11oz from 90 carp! Using 12mm Bug Corker pop-ups amongst 6mm and 11mm BetaStim Floaters soaked in Salmon Oil.

James A. & Kierren W.

Christian used SLK boilies and Crayfish Mini Mix Pellets to catch a 77lb German Giant. “I was blown away. SLK had once again proven successful. The fish was in fact the elusive mirror which had not been caught for a long time. Thank you, SLK!”

Christian F.

Braving freezing conditions at Festival Carp Fishery, Garth landed seven carp in 24 hours, including his first thirty of the year. “If you can keep warm and stay comfortable, the rewards are definitely still there to be had,” said Garth, who caught using Bug Corker wafters over 15mm Bug and SLK boilies.

Garth F.

On a tough little winter water, Andy has been outfishing everyone using 12mm Secret 7 boilies soaked in S7 Liquid Food with corn. “If I’m on carp, they are having it!” said Andy, whose session produced three fish in an afternoon, including the lake’s biggest resident, a 28lb 4oz mirror.

Andy P.

A cold winter session turned into a productive trip for Nathan Geary, who banked three fish, including mirrors of 37lb and 31lb!Within an hour I was bent into a hard-fighting 24lb mirror,” said Nathan. All fish were taken on PB Wafters over 15mm SLK boilies with corn soaked in Baileys and Tiger Nut Extract.

Nathan G.

I can’t believe it! I’m absolutely buzzing. My first-ever sixty and, what’s more, I got to share the moment with DNA director, Steve Carrie. I started with 20kg of 8mm and 12mm Bug freezer boilies, which I had pre-soaked in Bug Liquid Food for two days. By the time the sixty came along, I had caught nine to 46lb-plus, the rest of them made up of 30-pounders.

Roger B.

Graeme Cheetham recorded his best-ever session on Linear’s Gaunt Lake syndicate. “The Bug has changed my catch rate drastically over the last year, which just shows what an incredible bait it is,” said Graeme, who landed 15 fish from 17 bites over the course of his session. The pick of the bunch being a fantastic chestnut-coloured mirror of 36lb 4oz.

Graeme C.

James & Kierren smashed the BCAC match record with 1161lb 11oz from 90 carp! Using 12mm Bug Corker pop-ups amongst 6mm and 11mm BetaStim Floaters soaked in Salmon Oil.

James A. & Kierren W.

Christian used SLK boilies and Crayfish Mini Mix Pellets to catch a 77lb German Giant. “I was blown away. SLK had once again proven successful. The fish was in fact the elusive mirror which had not been caught for a long time. Thank you, SLK!”

Christian F.