This article will tell you how to make a great carp bait with instant potatoes. This bait is very easy to make and is great for catching carp. Begin by getting a bowl that has a lid and then add the ingredients in the following steps to the bowl. Add two cups of instant potato flakes. You can use any brand of instant potatoes for this recipe. Add 1/2 of a bottle of vanilla extract. Use a stirring spoon to mix the vanilla extract and potato flakes together. Mix well for 3 to 5 minutes. After 3 to 5 minutes of stirring, the mixture will take on a pasty form. Once it does, place the lid on the bowl and seal it until you are ready to use the bait. When you are ready to fish, pinch off a small amount of the bait and use it to form a small bite sized ball around your hook. Pack the dough ball tight and cast out into the lake or pond. Keep the bowl sealed with the lid when you are not using the bait so it doesn’t dry out.