In order to consider how to improve your deadbaiting we must consider how the predator reaches your bait. If you were underwater could you see a dead fish 100m away? Presumable not, since most likely the water will not be crystal clear. Fish can also sense movement, but then again your bait is dead and so will not be moving! Therefore the main sense we should focus on is smell.Sea baits such as Mackerel, Herring and Lamprey contain alot of natural juices which can leak out into the water. Therefore by using these you are vastly improving your chances of attracting a Pike or Zander. Furthermore to aid the release of these 'juices' you can slice the sides and flanks of the dead fish, which should greatly improve the amount of scent released into the area around your deadbait.
