The microseed mixes for small birds can be used pure or in addition to the rest of our groundbait to attract carp on the spot. They are more known or used to make boilie mixes. However, whether you are fishing from the shore or from a boat, it is possible to use them with efficiency. It is even possible to use them in eschage.
Description and nutritional qualities
English name : Birdseed
Small bird seed mixes are made up of small seeds. Their composition is related to the birds to be fed: canaries, parakeets... From a general point of view, we can find chenevis, niger, canary grass, millet, oats, turnip, flax, rape and many others. These seeds, associated with each other, are real carp magnets. However, they are in no way selective, quite the contrary. They will attract all the white fish in the area. This will trigger a good food competition.
These micro seeds will also keep the carp present for a long time. Used in complement with other bigger seeds, boilies or pellets, they make devastation. These different mixes are rich in lysine, methionine and vitamins (A, D3, E). The protein content of these bird mixes is around 20%.
These mixtures are enriched with trace elements such as iron, copper, manganese, zinc, iodine and selenium and enriched with minerals such as sodium, magnesium and potassium.
Preparation
A 24-hour soak is more than enough time to keep all the nutritional values intact. For those who prefer, you can cook them in simmering water for 15 minutes.
Drying and presentation for carp fishing
Thanks to different materials such as anti-cat nets, it is quite possible to escherch these micro seeds on the hair. It is enough to constitute a ball of the desired size and to thread it like a boilie. From there, all presentations are possible.
Tips and tricks
You can increase the attractiveness of your birdseed by soaking it in a mixture of additives of your choice (natural or not, it is up to you). It is also possible to coat a pellet with microseeds or combine them with a raw paste. With imagination, many approaches are possible with these seeds.
These micro seeds, used pure in baiting or incorporated in a bait, will undeniably increase the attractiveness of your fishing area. It's up to you to use them properly, taking into account the characteristics of your fishing area.
