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We have always used grain simply because it was cheap (free) and easy to get. When we do it for channel cats we put it in a 5 gal bucket (we always use john deere 5 gal buckets because they are free). Fill the bucket with beans or wheat, 3/4 full and put some water in it to make it like a "pig like slop" substance, then put the lid back on it and let the hot summer sun do its thing. In a few days you have a definite attracter. Some guys put it in a gunny (sp) sack or we spread it out in a small area making sure they have to forage for it. Thing is when you catch your fish they usually regurgitate what they have consumed in your boat and it is somewhat nasty. People catch the feces out of them though but you have to work around the mess.
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