This bait recipe has been around for a long time. It takes a minute to create and after the setting process it has proven useful for many families over the years.

What you will need is 

-Mason jar (Papa would use an old mayonnaise jar)

-1lb of cheese spread (cheddar is preferred) the cheaper the better

-8 oz. of beef blood

– 1 container of minced garlic

-Sawdust

-Sponge

-Popsicle stick

-An out of the way place allow it to ripen

Instructions: 

• Allow the cheese to warm up either about 20-40 seconds in the microwave or a few minutes in the sun
• Mix the cheese, blood, and garlic into the jar and stir until it’s evenly dispersed and there are no big chunks
• Take the paste that you have just made and add some of the sawdust to thicken it.
• Add a small amount at a time to avoid any big clumps
• You want to add enough sawdust to make it tacky, almost the consistency of thick oatmeal
• Once you have the right consistency, seal the cap on the jar set it in an out of the way place (preferably one that gets a good amount of sunlight.
• You will want to let it set for a minimum of a week, but the longer the better.  Some of Papa’s bait has sat for 3 years before using it.

How To Use: 

Once you are ready to use the bait you will want to remember the popsicle stick and the sponge.

Also, be warned this bait will smell AWFUL so cover your nose when opening.

Cut your sponge into long thin strips and then moisten them to make the sponge more pliable. Wrap the sponge around your hook (a treble hook works best) and make sure that the barbs on the hook catch the sponge so that it will stick to the hook under water.

Use the Popsicle stick to avoid getting the bait on your hands, smear it on the sponge until it is saturated.

Cast your line and let the bait drop to almost the bottom of the floor but do not let it drag. If this is not working pull up the bait every so often to make sure that the bait hasn't washed off.

Source: Survival Life