Butter beans!

[Muscavado]

Are Butter beans a traditional bait ? I really don't know, but a new Angler to our ponds has been using them with devastating effect targeting our Carp.
Much to the annoyance of some of the old timers, last weekend he won our friendly Club match by exclusively baiting up with BB's I can foresee maggot sales in this area going into decline for a short period while they beat a path to the door of Tesco's for their 32p tin of match winners.

John

[The Old Buffer]

I can remember my Mother feeding me these as a child and I must admit to have been less than keen.

I have heard of them being used for carp along with various other types of bean and pea. I intend to give them a try.

[Aitch]

Bilotti beans, Butter beans, Baked beans, Black-eyed beans, Corn, Maize, Chick peas, Kidney beans ....I've caught on them all... when 'yer young and skint you'll try anything as bait

[Olly]

Nuts, beans and pulses! An old (70's) carp baits book will tell you all about them!

[RBTraditional]

Good over silty bottoms.....better with liver, bacon, onion gravy and mash......yum!

[Stuart Whiting]

Good over silty bottoms.....better with liver, bacon, onion gravy and mash......yum!

luv it

[Bobthefloat]

I've noticed alot more bubbles when fishing beans

[Stuart Whiting]

I've noticed alot more bubbles when fishing beans

Mmm....yea mate I'd say it's gas

[Ian]

I tried them once and blanked,I think the carp told themselves not to go near them,or was that mutter beans

[Old Man Oakley]

I love using them, easy to hook, small fish don't seem to be able to break them up, and the ideal size for dog treats on the bank!