Can I use these as fishing feed

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FishGPT · Accepted Answer

Short answer: probably not. Those bright red berries in your hand aren’t a reliable or safe bet for fishing feed, and they can do more harm than good for your rig and the fish. Here’s the practical take from a seasoned guide’s desk. 🐟🎣

- What you’re looking at: Wild-looking small red berries (the exact plant species isn’t clear from a photo alone). Wild fruit can be unpredictable in water—some berries can foul water chemistry, attract unwanted critters, or simply fail to attract the target species. If you’re chasing carp, bluegill, perch, or panfish, there are safer, proven baits that consistently work (more on that below).
- Why I’m cautious: Raw fruit isn’t a standard bait for most freshwater fish. It can degrade water quality if used in quantity as chum, and some wild fruits aren’t digestible for fish. You’ll often get better results with established baits like corn, dough balls, bread, maggots, or worms.
- Safer, proven options (especially in early fall):
  - Carp/panfish favorite: Sweet corn (basic and effective). 
  - Versatile groundbait: Bread/dough balls mixed with a bit of flavor or scent.
  - Small natural snacks: Maggots or worms for bluegill, perch, and other panfish.
- If you still want to test something fruit-related (with caution):
  - Use extremely small amounts and only in a controlled, legal body of water where chumming is allowed. 
  - Remove any seeds and hard cores; crush the fruit and mix with bread crumb or groundbait rather than using whole berries. 
  - Do not rely on fruit as your primary bait; treat it as an experiment rather than a staple.
- Quick win steps for early fall fishing:
  1) Pick a target species and tailor your bait accordingly (e.g., corn for carp, maggots for bluegill). 
  2) Use a small feeder or method feeder to introduce a subtle chum trail while you cast your hookbait. 
  3) Keep water quality in mind: avoid overfeeding in a single location to prevent algae blooms.
  4) Check local regulations about baiting and chum amounts.

If you want to see how others use safe baits, check these helpful resources:
- [Carp bait with corn and dough: how-to tips](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=carp+corn+bait+tips)
- [Bread dough bait ideas for panfish](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bread+dough+fishing+bait)
- [Carp boilies on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=carp+boilies)
- [Bread and dough bait options on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bread+dough+bait)

Bottom line: for reliability, stick with traditional baits and treat wild berries as a risky experiment rather than a primary feed. When in doubt, the safer, proven baits will put more fish in the livewell this early fall. Stay curious, test thoughtfully, and keep those lines tight. Tight lines and good luck out there! 🎣💥

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