Anyone tried sunflower hearts as carp bait? These are actually de-husked sunflower seeds, and unlike the seeds themselves, the hearts sink ok.
![Sunflower hearts without the husks on.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0610/4698/0853/files/Picture2_ea9271dd-2bbe-433f-981b-5acccccf60bf_600x600.jpg?v=1712745216)
I tried them for the first time this week and the response seemed pretty positive with lots of activity over the baited area. Sadly I did not take enough to really assess their worth, but I feel sure they will be worth experimenting with. I soaked a pound or so overnight, then cooked them for 15 minutes.
![Sunflower hearts soaking.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0610/4698/0853/files/Picture3_5534739d-ae58-444a-b265-526da22b71af_600x600.jpg?v=1712745300)
They tasted lovely and nutty after preparation and I ate more than the fish!
They are light in density so settle well on silt and weed and are a very visual bait. Watch this space!
![Sunflower hearts after being soaked.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0610/4698/0853/files/Picture4_a0a9b65a-2b6c-4ec8-a2c7-9a07d327ce7d_600x600.jpg?v=1712745401)
Written by Ken Townley