Independent rating of bite activators, compiled from our own experience

Fishing has long been a real art. Fishing rod enthusiasts explain the lack of bite in different ways. Some believe that the main factor behind the lack of bites was the decline in the population of the fish “stock”. Others are confident that representatives of the ichthyofauna are getting smarter faster than fishermen are finding new ways of fishing. But both of them do not sit at home with their hands folded. To outwit an invisible opponent, modern electronic surveillance devices and magical baits are used. One of the most discussed ways to attract fish to a fishing spot is the use of bite activators. There are a lot of both positive and negative reviews on the Internet for almost every product. Unfortunately, among them there are both openly advertising messages and negativity from those who have not even tested the new product in practice. Therefore, the final verdict can be made by each angler independently only after testing in real reservoir conditions. All activators can be divided into several groups.

1. Attractants allow you to attract fish to the fishing site. This can be one substance or a whole group of chemical compounds that force representatives of the ichthyofauna to instinctively move towards the feeding area or bait.
2. However, the accumulation of fish in a certain water area does not guarantee a good bite. Therefore, it is important to arouse a strong appetite in underwater inhabitants and force them to compete with each other in pursuit of bait.
3. Many bite activators contain both attractive components and hunger-inducing ingredients. Some manufacturers synthesize new chemical compounds, while other developers focus more on natural food, known to fish at the genetic level. When choosing a magic additive, you should take into account its environmental friendliness, especially if the caught fish will subsequently be served on the table.

Our review includes the best bite activators. When selecting specific fishing products, the following criteria were taken into account:

• environmental friendliness of the activator;
• efficiency of application;
• price;
• expert opinion;
• reviews from amateur fishermen.

The best summer bite activators

During the warm season, fish are actively searching for food. Caution becomes dull, and even those baits that the fish cannot encounter in reality begin to work. For example, tropical fruit, caramel and Coca-Cola flavors are often used. Also, good results are shown by baits that enhance the natural smell of the gear: bloodworms or worms. It is difficult to say which activator is better. It all depends on a number of factors, such as weather and even atmospheric pressure. You always need to experiment and try different options. Fortunately, the market is rich in offers, and some of them are included in our rating.

The best product from Aliexpress Qiutian No longer sold

Rating

10.0

Price: 250 rub.

The best activator is a product called Qiutian. Feature: contains air bubbles .

The product is available in plastic jars in a convenient white tablet format. It is consumed economically (one package is enough for 5-7 fishing trips).

The activator is suitable for predatory and peaceful fish species and can be used in both fresh and salt water.

Advantages

• Long exposure time.
• Keeps fish in the activator action zone for up to 2-3 hours.
• Natural and safe composition.
• Can be used in any type of reservoir.
• Suitable for use in warm seasons.
• High efficiency (up to 90%).

Flaws

• Not used for winter fishing.

Top 5. MINENKO Liquid Booster Big Fish

Rating (2020): 4.04

• Characteristics
  Average price: 260 rub.
• Country: Belarus
• Types of fish: carp
• Application: for bait
• Consistency: liquid

We have before us a complex multi-component bite activator, designed to catch all representatives of the carp family. Bream, carp and other herbivorous species respond equally well to it. The substance does not have any distinct taste. The flavors are neutral, but they use enzymes that the fish respond to naturally. The liquid is applied directly to the tackle. Moreover, it is advisable to use either live bait or edible silicone. The consumption is quite high, and the liquid only works for half an hour. However, the price tag is quite low, which is what makes the product so attractive.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Affordable price
• Neutral aroma

• High consumption
• Complete ignoring of the activator by predators

How to prepare flavors for winter and summer fishing yourself?

In the spring season

Crucian carp differs from other fish in one important factor - its sluggish appetite; it is rarely very hungry. Therefore, it is important not to overfeed the crucian carp, as it may not respond to the bait at all.

When hunting for crucian carp, one rule should be taken into account - the cooler the water temperature, the more willingly crucian carp eat food of animal origin.

And accordingly, the warmer the water temperature, the more desirable it is to eat bait of plant origin.

Therefore, in the cool season, it is advisable to add flavorings with the smell of worms, bloodworms, etc. to complementary foods.

One example of preparing complementary food for catching crucian carp:

• Dry millet - 400g;
• Bread crumbs – 400 g;
• Oatmeal – 200 g;
• Finely ground sunflower seeds
• Worm flavoring.

All ingredients are steamed with hot water and infused for 5-8 hours.

In the autumn season

The principle is the same as in the spring season - it is advisable to use a flavoring using animal elements.

During the summer season

In summer, flavorings of plant origin are most often used. This could be black bread and rolled oats.

Just soak it a little with water and add a couple of drops of vegetable oil. Barley steamed in boiling water with the addition of anise or vanilla also gives a good result.

During the winter season

Choosing a flavor for winter fishing is an art. Since during this period the crucian carp usually sleeps.

And if fishing takes place in places where crucian carp do not have the opportunity to sleep, then it is better either not to use the flavoring at all, or to add protein components in small quantities.

A few tips for high-quality and effective crucian carp hunting:

• In the cold season, aromatic additives of animal origin should be used;
• You can combine different flavors with each other;
• In summer and spring, it will be more effective to use sweet and bright scents;
• If you add aromatic additives to complementary foods, they will attract crucian carp faster;
• It is worth taking into account factors such as weather, lake current, water temperature and others.

Top 4. Cool worms

Rating (2020): 4.46

• Nomination

  The most reliable and durable flavor Activator is made on the basis of dense grain with a natural aroma. Flavoring additives significantly enhance the aroma of bait and are not washed away by water for a long time. The activator works for at least two hours from the moment of casting.

• Characteristics
  Average price: 800 rub.
• Country Russia
• Types of fish: bream, carp, other carp
• Application: in bait
• Consistency: dry

A bite activator based on natural grains, thanks to which it does not scare off even the most cautious fish. The brand's assortment includes many flavors, both natural (worm and bloodworm) and exotic (mango, strawberry and caramel). As practice and customer reviews show, in the summer season all flavors work equally well. The disadvantages include the impossibility of application to equipment. The consistency is dry. It must be added to the feed, from which boilies and other baits are then made. One package is enough for a kilogram of the finished mixture, which makes the activator very attractive in terms of price.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Economical consumption
• Lots of flavors to choose from
• Only natural ingredients

• Cannot be applied to tackle

The best bait for bream

Sensas 3000 Club Bremes

Rating: 4.9

Expensive, but very effective bait Sensas 3000 Club Bremes is a unique development for use throughout the fishing season. It perfectly transmits the aroma in warm and cold water, guaranteeing a quick approach to the feeding area of ​​medium and large bream. In addition to playing on the taste buds of the fish, this mixture works very well purely visually, ranging from an inconspicuous dark to a bright yellow hue.

The Club Bremes series has three different mixtures at its disposal, suitable for fishing in certain conditions:

1. dark brown Brune bait is very good when fishing in cold waters, at the very beginning of the spring or late autumn spinning fishing season;
2. yellow Classic performs well in the summer season, has a medium grind consistency and actively attracts the attention of the average bream;
3. The “mysterious” Noire mixture, which has a dark color, was created to attract exceptionally large bream, as it consists of particles of a large fraction.
4. Thus, Club Bremes is the most popular bait on domestic reservoirs, the only weak point of which is its high price.

Advantages

• the presence of three varieties of bait in the series;
• Possibility of use throughout the year-round fishing season;
• attractants that are most attractive to bream;
• optimal balance of nutritional components (proteins, fats and carbohydrates).

Flaws

• high price.

Traper "Bream"

Rating: 4.8

Despite the fact that this bait mixture from Traper is positioned as food for bream, it is also excellent for attracting other large fish. Based on additives that act remotely, this composition includes medium and large granules that keep fish in one place for a long time.

As consumers note, the main feature of the Traper “Bream” bait is the ability to regulate the consistency and density of the balls. However, this process requires the use of additional substances, such as light soil, clay and other binder-sedimentary elements. All this adds versatility to the mixture, but requires additional costs (including time) to purchase or find components.

Advantages

• about 10 fragrances within the line;
• acceptable cost level;
• optimal consistency for attracting medium and large fish (medium and large fractions of granules);
• the possibility of feeding other inhabitants of reservoirs.

Flaws

• To achieve the desired effect from bait, it is necessary to introduce additional (precipitating) elements.

Top 3. Fish XXL

Rating (2020): 4.51

• Nomination

  Best value for money The activator, used by professional fishermen, is designed specifically for fishing in places that are not very rich in fauna and do not offer much catch. The consistency of the spray completely offsets the seemingly high price tag.

• Characteristics
  Average price: 990 rub.
• Country Russia
• Types of fish: all
• Application: for bait
• Consistency: spray

One of the most convenient activators to use is Fish XXL spray. It was developed in close collaboration between scientists and professional fishermen. It took three years to determine the optimal composition. The effectiveness of the product has been proven in practice; many athletes have won prizes in international competitions thanks to this development. The substances that make up the spray actively affect the fish’s sense of smell. By irritating the nerve endings, the drug detains the fish at the fishing point and stimulates it to bite. The activator can be applied to silicone baits when fishing for predators with a spinning rod or added to the bait before casting when fishing for bream or carp.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Recommendations from athletes
• Irritating and fish provoking additives

• Blurs quickly

The best biting products in spray format

1. Fish XXL (not sold in CIS countries)

Rating

9.6

Price: 570 rub.

The best activator in the form of a spray is Fish XXL. Released as a result of a joint production of Russia, Italy and Spain. The peculiarity is a completely natural composition, in which there are no components of synthetic origin . Takes 1st place in the ranking.

The activator is sold in small 30 ml cans filled with thick brown liquid. It is used economically, the package is enough for 5 fishing trips. The substances included in the composition have a pronounced aroma.

The spray is suitable for all bodies of water, can be used in fresh and salt water (as well as in dark and cold water). The activator attracts fish from long distances to the fishing spot and holds it for 2-3 hours.

Advantages

• Can be used in winter fishing.
• The composition must be used to treat the bait and bait.
• The impact occurs on the fish's sense of smell.
• The fish's feeling of hunger constantly increases while it is in the zone of action of the activator.
• The main action is designed for large and adult individuals.
• The impact is made at the physiological level.
• The composition contains hemp seed extract and squid extract.
• Designed for all types of fish, including predatory ones.

Flaws

• There are known cases of an allergic reaction to the substance in humans.
• High price.
• In salty and running water, efficiency decreases.

King fish

Rating

9.5

Price: 450 rub.

The activator shows efficiency in 90% of cases of use. The composition has a light, refreshing aroma with spicy main notes, and a sweetish taste.

A bite stimulator (spray) is essentially the same attractant, the distinctive feature of which is the best concentration and ease of use due to the spray, which allows you to apply the spray evenly and economically to any bait or bait.

Advantages

• Attracts and holds peaceful fish.
• You can apply the spray to any bait or lure.
• Convenient to use.
• Economical consumption.
• Environmentally friendly and safe composition.
• Suitable for any type of fresh water.

Flaws

• Does not work in salt water.
• High price.
• Not suitable for catching predators.

100 bites

Rating

9.4

Price: 150 rub.

Feature - the product has a diverse set of bright and rich aromas (fried onions, strawberries, mixed nuts, anise, banana, fried grasshopper, shrimp, strawberries, mussels, salami, cheese, sweet corn, crab, garlic, chocolate)

The natural and safe composition can attract fish even from long distances. The product can be used with any type of attachment.

Advantages

• Increases the chances of a successful hookup.
• Works with various types of baits, including boilies, pop-ups, pellets.
• The bait is processed immediately before being thrown into the pond.
• The effect appears immediately.
• The effect is long lasting – at least 2 hours.
• You can catch different types of fish.

Flaws

• Not suitable for winter fishing.
• Not all fish breeds respond equally well to the activator.
• It is necessary to select the aroma according to the type and size of fish.

Top 2. Dry Blooder

Rating (2020): 4.65

• Nomination

  Development of European ichthyologists The bite activator, developed by a European institute, was the result of many years of research by ichthyologists and other scientists.

• Characteristics
  Average price: 890 rub.
• Country: Russia-France
• Types of fish: predators
• Application: in the feeder, in the water
• Consistency: dry

One of the few bite activators, in the creation of which ichthyologists took part, is the development of Dry Blooder. The principle of action of the drug is based on the joint work of pheromones and albumin. The purpose of pheromones is to induce a feeling of hunger in representatives of the ichthyofauna. Moreover, the fish instinctively moves to the place where the alluring aroma comes from. Dried blood (albumin) is very rich in protein, which is quickly absorbed in the fish’s body. Therefore, the fish begins to feed intensively in the zone of action of the activator.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Development by scientists
• Lots of protein
• Get started quickly

• High price
• An infrequent guest on store shelves

The best tools for winter fishing

Predator

Rating

9.6

Price: 120 rub.

In winter you can also successfully fish using activators. 1st place among activators for winter fishing is occupied by a composition called “Predator”.

The product is rich in a variety of aromas - sea cocktail, white fish, salmon, worm, bloodworm, crayfish. The composition is environmentally friendly and safe for human health, easily absorbed by the fish.

Advantages

• Can be used throughout the year.
• Suitable for any type of fish.
• Can be used in any body of fresh water.
• Does not leave marks on the surface of the water.
• Actively keeps fish in the area affected by the composition.
• Economical to use.
• Environmentally friendly.

Flaws

• Cannot be used in salt water.
• Keeping fish in the activator's action zone is not always long-term.
• Fish are not always lured well from long distances.

Double Fish

Rating

9.5

Price: 1700 rub.

Feature: is a set of tools for fishing. The composition contains bait - an attractant and a special mixture with which the bait is processed.

Can be used with silicone baits or lure fishing when fishing for predators and peaceful fish. It is used in various types of reservoirs - rivers, bays, ponds, lakes, canals, seas (and does not clog them). Effective in both fresh and salt water.

Advantages

• Economical in the process of application.
• Can be used at any time of the year, even in winter.
• The composition is environmentally friendly.
• The pond does not become clogged.
• There are no traces left on the surface of the water after use.
• The composition contains pheromones.
• As a result of use, a feeling of hunger occurs even in well-fed fish.

Flaws

• High cost of the composition.
• Does not always guarantee a good catch in reservoirs with strong currents.
• It takes a long time to prepare the kit before use.

Top 1. Fish Hungry

Rating (2020): 4.78

• Nomination

  The most popular bite activator The product can be found in almost any fishing store. It is found both in retail and on online platforms, from which we can conclude that the product is very popular among fishermen.

• Characteristics
  Average price: 590 rub.
• Country Russia
• Types of fish: all predatory fish, bream, carp
• Application: for bait
• Consistency: dry

One of the most popular bite activators among domestic fishermen is Fish Hungry. The peculiarity of this drug is that it not only attracts fish to the fishing point, but also provokes it to bite. The manufacturer assures that the larger the fish, the more readily it responds to the activator. Experts emphasize such a property of Fish Hungry as its versatility. Both peaceful bream and predatory perch respond well to it. Since the activator contains pheromones, it is impossible to overfeed the fish. The advantages of the product include a long shelf life.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Preferential effect on large fish
• Universal purpose
• Easy to find in stores
• Long-term storage

• Lots of low quality fakes

See also:

• 5 best baits for bream

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Compound

A lot of research has been done on this problem, because the goal is noble: to find out how this or that fish reacts to this or that chemical element. Among fishermen there are many who consult written postulates, but fishing requires flexibility, and no results of scientific research are a decree here. Nevertheless, the basic rules are strictly observed: the composition of the bite activator must include certain components from the main list.

Many hundreds of different chemical compounds to which fish reacted were analyzed, and it was found that the most attractive were seven: essential, minty, floral, musky, camphor, pungent and putrefactive. Pepper, however, is not added to complementary foods, and the rest makes up the usual “bouquet” of a true fisherman - the ingredients of a bite activator. Research has also established the reaction process of fish, which mainly depends on the structure of its internal organs.

The best winter bite activators

In winter, it is quite difficult to bring fish out of lethargy. It reacts weakly to even the strongest odors and completely ignores aromas that are not characteristic of the environment. Exotic mixtures such as mango or pineapple are unlikely to bring results, but bait based on natural aromas works great. They can be applied either directly to the tackle, if the activator is presented in the form of a liquid or spray, or added to the bait. In winter, it is especially important to strictly observe the consistency. Too strong aromas, often used in activators, can have the opposite effect and scare away the fish rather than lure them.

The best bait for carp

MINENKO PMbaits CARP

Rating: 4.9

Quite predictably, a domestic representative of companies producing bait mixtures ascended to the first line of the rating. MINENKO managed to do exactly what famous manufacturers failed to do - create a bait that is wide in its range, but very balanced from one species to another. Thus, the PMbaits CARP series included food based on boilies, widely used granules and grains, as well as combinations of several types for specific fishing conditions. Their compositions are also different, but they contain strictly regulated sources of carbohydrates (all kinds of cereals), protein (small cuts of insects or worms), and fats (most often fish oil). As for packaging, there was some innovation here too. Along with the standard 1-kilogram package, 3-kilogram packs of mixtures, called BIG Packs, are now on sale.

If we think backwards, MINENKO PMbaits CARP is the most preferred bait at the moment. It significantly surpasses its opponents in moderation of key characteristics, cost, and variety.

Advantages

• low cost;
• a variety of aromatic additives and compositions (including protein-based);
• abundance of options for fractional separation of bait;
• Availability of packs of 1 and 3 kilograms;
• Excellent performance in hot and cold water.

Flaws

• not detected.

Top 5. Silver Bream

Rating (2020): 4.12

• Characteristics
  Average price: 230 rub.
• Country: China
• Types of fish: bream, carp
• Application: on tackle
• Consistency: spray

Spray bite activator, using natural carp pheromone as a base. This is a winter option, since it does not contain aromatic or essential oils. It cannot scare away, but its range of action is very limited. Apply the spray directly to the bait before casting. The best results are achieved when working with edible silicone. But judging by the reviews, there is no point in applying a spray to the lure. It is quickly washed off with water, even if there is no current. In general, it is definitely not possible to call the activator the best. But it is inexpensive and one bottle will last for the entire winter season.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Affordable price tag
• Has no unnatural aromas

• Wash off quickly
• Not applied to metal gear

Activator for crucian carp

This representative of the carp family is considered one of the most common fish in our country. It would seem that there is nothing simpler than catching crucian carp. But this opinion is very subjective. Crucian carp is considered a very capricious fish. There are times when he refuses to bite even his favorite baits. That’s why a bite activator for crucian carp is a fairly pressing issue when fishing. This carp definitely needs to be fed so that it quickly finds the offered bait. At the same time, the bite activator for crucian carp, according to professional fishermen, should not be as complex in its composition as, for example, its analogue for bream.

In general, the gastronomic tastes of this fish change very often. Even over the course of an hour, crucian carp may prefer several different baits. Therefore, when going hunting, the angler must be prepared for the changing appetite of the prey.

Top 4. Mega Mix

Rating (2020): 4.21

• Nomination

  Varied consistency The activator is available in several forms: liquid, dry, tablet and as a spray. The winter option is selected based on the characteristics of the reservoir and personal preferences. There is no difference in composition.

• Characteristics
  Average price: 500 rub.
• Country: USA
• Types of fish: all
• Application: depending on consistency
• Consistency: liquid, dry, spray, tablets

The bite activator allows you to fish the way you are used to, without changing methods depending on the consistency of the mixture. The manufacturer offers several types at once, from dry powder to spray and geyser tablets. Tablets are the most interesting winter option, since you just need to put them in water and wait for complete dissolution, after which a fragrant spot will form in the hole and beyond, attracting fish. The assortment also includes essential drops that are applied to the equipment. Since winter is not a reason to give up silicone baits, this option also has a right to exist.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Varied consistency
• No restrictions on seasonal use
• Affects all types of fish

• Difficult to find on store shelves
• Counterfeits are common

Top 3. Dynamite effect

Rating (2020): 4.34

• Nomination

  The best choice The most effective bite activator, equally effective on both predators and herbivores. The product is based on artificial pheromones, natural food and essential neutral oils.

• Characteristics
  Average price: 1,450 rub.
• Country: Italy
• Types of fish: all
• Application: in water, for bait, in a feeder
• Consistency: dry

The activator could have taken a much higher position in our ranking. If you believe the reviews and tests conducted by several independent publications, it has truly unique qualities. Both predators and herbivores react to it equally. It doesn’t matter whether it’s winter or summer, the pheromones used excite the fish in any weather and atmospheric pressure. The only drawback of the product that immediately catches your eye is the price. Almost one and a half thousand for one package. Its weight is 150 grams, which is enough for about 20 casts. If you use the activator in the hole, then only once. According to the same reviews, saving the mixture is irrelevant. The fish simply stops noticing the bait.

Advantages and disadvantages

• High performance
• Improves winter and summer bite
• Natural ingredients

• Very high price
• Doesn't work in small quantities

Top 2. Cralusso Fizz Activator

Rating (2020): 4.67

• Nomination

  Convenient form factor The activator is made in the form of a small tablet, which, when dropped into water, instantly dissolves, creating a fragrant cloud that does not erode for several hours in the absence of a current.

• Characteristics
  Average price: 400 rub.
• Country: Poland
• Types of fish: carp
• Application: in water
• Consistency: dry

Winter causes certain difficulties with the use of additional bait. Especially if you need to soak it or immerse it in water yourself. This form factor is the most convenient. It is enough just to throw one or two tablets into the hole, and they will instantly dissolve and leave behind a fragrant cloud. The range of action is up to one hundred meters, that is, you do not need to scatter the tablets into all the holes, just one piece for several casts is enough. In places with little or no current, the cloud persists for several hours. The main catches are carp fish and bream. The activator can also be used in feeder fishing. In this case, the tablet is placed in the feeder.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Convenient use
• Long lasting
• All-season use

• Impact only on herbivorous fauna

The best bait for crucian carp

Traper Sekret “Tench/Crucian carp”

Rating: 4.9

Encouraging crucian carp with bait is a matter of extreme necessity, since in an abundant state it bites regularly. It’s another matter when sporting interest pulls the angler to fish for some extreme, trophy specimens: in such a situation, Traper Sekret bait cannot be avoided. Despite its inconspicuous color, it perfectly attracts fish to the feeding point, while demonstrating remarkable selective ability. This function indirectly depends on the size of the granules in the portioned ball - they all have large and medium sizes.

According to users, the already effective action of Traper Sekret can be improved by adding corn grains, pearl barley or chopped worms to the composition, against which not a single tench or crucian carp can resist. The only limitation is that widespread effectiveness is observed only when fishing in warm water, since, alas, the bait’s own aroma does not spread in cold streams.

Advantages

• packed in packs of 1 kilogram;
• high efficiency of flavorings in warm water;
• the ability to attract crucian carp, tench and other non-predatory inhabitants of reservoirs;
• selective effect on fish (creates interest mainly for large crucian carp).

Flaws

• poor aroma distribution in cold water.

Top 1. Traper Winter Ready Grounbaits

Rating (2020): 4.81

• Nomination

  Best price 750 gram package of activator costs less than 200 rubles, which is about 20% cheaper than its nearest competitor and several times lower than the price tag of top brands.

• Characteristics
  Average price: 180 rub.
• Country Russia
• Types of fish: roach, bream, perch
• Application: in water
• Consistency: dry

Here is a bite activator that can be called the best in several respects. Firstly, it has a very attractive price - less than 200 rubles for a 750 gram package. This supply is enough for about 7-10 trips to the water. The mixture works as an independent bait. You just need to form a ball out of it and drop it into the hole. The consistency is dry, but with a small amount of liquid, so modeling is done quickly and the ball does not fall apart in your hands. Secondly, the product is universal. There are 6 types of bait, each of which is designed for a specific type of fish. By mixing products in equal proportions, you get the opportunity to catch all underwater inhabitants without exception.