Tiger nuts used as bait for carp
What is a tiger nut?
A tiger nut is a small, hard tuber and not an actual nut as the name might suggest. Tiger nuts are also known by its Spanish name ‘Chufa’ and is used as a food source, to produce a variety of oils and as a fishing bait. Here we will focus primarily on tiger nuts used as a fishing bait. To read more about the other uses for tiger nuts visit Wikipedia or tigernuts.com
Tiger nuts on a hair rig
Dams proven as excellent fishing venues to use tiger nuts
Below is a list of dams that proved themselves as an excellent fishing venue when using tiger nuts:
How to prepare tiger nuts as a bait
Tiger nuts can be prepared as a normal hook bait or for use as ground bait. Please note that tiger nuts can be harmful to fish when not prepared in the following prescribed manner.
- Soak the tiger nuts in water for one or two days.
- Boil for 30 minutes.
- Leave the tiger nuts for one or two days before use.
Where to buy tiger nuts
Tiger nuts or chufas can be bought prepared or unprepared. Most anglers prefer buying prepared tiger nuts in small quantities. Tiger nuts can be bought from most tackle shops in a variety of flavors, colors and sizes.
