Maize flour (often called cornmeal) is a really useful ingredient in fishing, especially for groundbait mixes and homemade pastes. Anglers use it because it’s cheap, easy to get hold of, and versatile.
? Why Maize Flour Works for Fishing
Binding agent: It makes groundbait stick together so you can throw or catapult it further.
Cloud effect: When it breaks down, it creates a light, attractive cloud in the water.
Sweet smell: Natural sugars in maize appeal to carp, bream, tench, and roach.
Customisable: You can add flavours, colours, or particles to make it more effective.
? How to Use Maize Flour
1. In Groundbait
Mix maize flour with breadcrumbs, crushed hemp, or pellets.
Add water slowly to get the right stickiness.
Perfect for balling in, feeder fishing, or method mixes.
2. As a Paste
Combine maize flour with warm water and knead into a doughy paste.
Can be flavoured with vanilla, molasses, or sweeteners.
Ideal for fishing directly on the hook or wrapping around pellets/lead.
3. As a Binding Additive
Great for stiffening up particle mixes (like hemp, maize, or tigernuts).
Helps carry small particles to the bottom without breaking up too fast.
✅ Tips
If you want a looser mix, cut it with more breadcrumbs.
For carp, you can mix maize flour with sweetcorn juice or molasses to boost attraction.
Darken it with food colouring or cocoa powder if you want it to blend with the lakebed.
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