THE AMERICAN CARPER - With Sean Manning

THE AMERICAN CARPER - EPISODE 4 - The Erick Maybury Interview with Sean Manning

August 17, 2020 Sean Manning Season 1 Episode 4
THE AMERICAN CARPER - With Sean Manning
THE AMERICAN CARPER - EPISODE 4 - The Erick Maybury Interview with Sean Manning
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In this episode of The American Carper Podcast, Sean sits down with top US Angler and Head of Bait development for The American Carp Society... Mr. Erick Maybury. Erick has been making carp bait here in the USA for over 25 years and has thousands of hours of R&D on the subject with an impressive collection of fish captures. They discuss the importance of bait introduction to a new water and what goes into making a bait that gets consistent results of catching the larger specimens throughout the year. Any Angler interested in why certain baits produce the results that they do is sure to love this episode!

Similarities between US and Euro baits
How to introduce them correctly as a food source...
Mix it with particles first 24 hours....
What it takes to make something special...
Why some baits just work better...
Why not to compromise on ingredients because of costs
Mandala Gold....
The best way to approach a new water...
When you KNOW it's something special and not just another mass produced bait...
When you cross over...your confidence changes...
Some things to watch for when making your own...
How carp actually taste things...
Bright and shiny but little to no nutritional content...
Understanding the 'naturals' in the water and how it can help you with your bait...
The TIGERS...and a 69lb buff!
Making the most of your time by the water with the bait...how to apply it.
Thinking outside of the box...an opportunity for growth!
Get around others that know...and they will help you!