My last 2 carp trips have been so frustrating. I've literally seen them swim around my baits, avoiding them. I've seen probably a dozen in the shallows, I could have landed them in a cast net if I wanted to.
I've tossed out sweet and spicy dough baits, white bread, range cubes, and even SPAM. But they haven't touched any of it.

It has been incredibly hot, 100º+ days, with no rain for the last 40 days, so I'm assuming that's the issue. Anyone else struggling? Any tips?

I guess it depends on body of water and time of day. I refuse to fish during the day due to the excessive heat. I have also found better luck in moving water. Only using corn.

I talked to a friend today that caught 10 carp up to 11 pounds in 15 to 20 feet of water on dough bait from noon to 4 pm. .

Do not target carp but have caught a few this summer. 8 to 10 feet of water. Corn and live worms.

I feel your pain. I’ve used wheaties/strawberry jello, wheaties/strawberry soda pop, wheaties/grape koolaid, cornmeal/flour/sugar/ strawberry, cornmeal/flour/vanilla, cornmeal/flour/sweet corn, sweet corn, and a few others that don’t come to mind. Very limited success. This morning, a carp surfaced and cleaned its gills right where my bait was so I know they’re feeding on something. $*@&$# carp.