Black pepper (Piper nigrum) An all time classic can be used with sweet or savory carp baits. Not only is it an exceptional carp attractor, black pepper boosts aroma, enhances taste and aids digestion. Aromatic description – a crisp, fresh peppercorn aroma. Carp seem to get caught on this time and time again and it has accounted for many of the bigger fish over the years. The perfect choice for a long-term food bait. A winning combination is 4 drops Black Pepper, 2 drops Indian Bay and 1 drop Caraway to 1kg of base mix.