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Big Fish or Small Fish? The Truth About Bait Every Angler Must Know!”



Hey guys! Welcome back to the channel. Today we’re busting one of the biggest myths in fishing: “Small fish love stinky bait, big fish love sweet bait.”

Ever heard that one? I used chicken liver thinking I’d catch catfish… and pulled up a 7-pound carp! Another friend used stinky silk worms for grass carp and caught two big ones back-to-back. So, what’s really going on? Let’s break it down.

[Segment 1: Big Fish DO Love Stinky Bait… They Just Can’t Get It]
Here’s the truth: big fish aren’t picky about stinky bait—they just rarely get first dibs.

Both big and small fish need protein, and stinky bait like shrimp, red worms, or animal innards is packed with protein.

The problem? Small fish swarm the bait first. By the time a big fish swims over, it’s often too late.

Pro tip: use large, live, stinky bait like big worms or shrimp. Small fish can’t handle them, leaving them for the big guys. I’ve personally caught 11-pound grass carp using large worms that small fish couldn’t touch.

[Segment 2: Fish Don’t Care About Size, They Care About Nutrition]
Forget the “big fish like sweet, small fish like stinky” rule. Fish choose food based on nutritional value, not size.

Stinky bait = protein for growth and energy.

Sweet or aromatic bait = carbohydrates for energy, especially in fall and winter when fish are stocking up.

Both small and big fish respond to the “nutrition signal.” The difference in who eats what often comes down to which bait small fish can’t eat.

[Segment 3: 3 Keys to Using Bait for Big Fish]
So, how do you actually catch big fish? Focus on these three points:

Keep the flavor natural
Big fish are cautious. Avoid overcomplicated commercial baits with too many flavors. Stick to simple, natural scents like corn, shrimp, or fermented grains.

Feed enough and size it right
Use enough bait so small fish don’t finish it all, and mix in large particles that small fish can’t eat. Example: combine corn or sweet potato chunks with small bits of stinky bait. Small fish go for the little pieces, leaving the bigger bait for the giants.

Fermented bait is your ace
Fermented corn, wheat, or sweet potatoes are irresistible to big fish. Fermentation creates mild alcohol and sour scents that fish have eaten naturally for years. It’s safe, nutritious, and keeps small fish from stealing the bait. Pro tip: cook a pound of corn, mix in half a pound of fermented wheat, seal for 3 days—bam, you’ve got a big fish magnet.

[Closing]
See? There’s no hard rule about “big fish love sweet, small fish love stinky.” Understand the feeding habits and nutrition signals, and you can catch big fish with either stinky or sweet bait.

What about you? Have you ever caught a big fish on stinky bait when everyone said it wouldn’t work? Comment below—I want to hear your stories! And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more practical fishing tips. Tight lines, everyone!