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Carp fishing has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years, now there are a lot of supporters of carp fishing all over the world. Fishing of this type is quite narrowly focused, but it has its own traditions and customs, which in no case can be deviated from, otherwise it will not be possible to get a trophy. The capture is carried out both in private paid reservoirs and in wild habitats, while almost identical tackle is used.
Habits
The success of carp fishing depends on many factors, the most important of which is knowledge of the habits of potential prey. Anglers with experience know that carp is a rather capricious representative of the ichthyofauna. You need to know exactly what and when he loves, and what is generally unacceptable for him in a certain period.
Unpredictability is not always present in carp, there are a number of habits from which the fish does not depart throughout its life, and they will help to carry out fishing successfully. The following are worth highlighting:
- carp is quite thermophilic, activity begins only after warming up the water in the water area to +12 Celsius;
- in habitats, as a rule, it strays into small shoals, each of which will contain individuals of the same size;
- habitable places are divided by carp into zones for food and rest, and they never confuse them;
- the paths of movement are always identical, the fish never deviate from the course and under no circumstances;
- carps are gluttonous, they eat a lot and the menu is quite diverse;
- food almost completely stops during the spawning period and with a sharp decrease in water temperature.
A novice carp angler should understand that the gastronomic preferences of carp often change, but what the fish wants in this particular period of time is determined by trial and error.
Habitat
Nowadays, carp are more artificially bred for a paid type of fishing, as a rule, these are small and medium-sized ponds with stagnant water. Under natural conditions, the fish quickly settles down and leads a familiar lifestyle; small pools, quiet backwaters and stretches with a weak current on the rivers are ideal for a permanent place of residence. He loves carp and lakes, the main thing is that there is silt, depressions and rifts.
In any water area for carp, the presence of snags and vegetation is important, they will become a refuge for in case of danger. At what he can hide there at any time of the day if necessary.
Best fishing time
To catch trophy fish, you need good quality tackle and a lot of patience – these two components will be the key to success. But you also need to know the time of activity. Anglers with experience who have ridden carp more than once know that fish can feed intensively and react to bait and bait both during daylight hours and in the dark. It is at dusk or at night that it is often possible to get real giants.
Features of seasonal fishing
Fishing for carp is carried out throughout the year, in some periods the fish will be more active, in others it will take maximum effort to catch it. Next, we will analyze the subtleties of fishing by season.
Spring
Immediately after the ice melts and the water in the reservoirs warms up, the carp begins to actively feed after winter suspended animation. During this period, shallows, which are warmed up by the sun most quickly, will become promising places for his capture. It is here that plankton and small crustaceans are activated, which are the basis of the diet.
At the end of May, carp have a pre-spawning zhor, during this period it is easiest to catch it.
Summer
At the beginning of summer, carp spawn, at this time and immediately after spawning, it becomes lethargic and inactive, practically does not respond to the proposed sweets. But after 2-3 weeks, activity will increase, the fish will begin to make up for what has been lost, consuming a large amount of food of various types.
In the middle of summer, or rather in the heat, the carp will again become inactive. It slides into holes with decent depths and waits for a more favorable time, but it can actively peck in the cool of the night.
From mid-August, activity increases, the temperature regime decreases, which means that favorable conditions for carp come.
Autumn
A decrease in air and water temperature makes the fish more active, because winter is just around the corner. During this period, the ichthyoger actively feeds, gaining weight, and it responds well to almost all the proposed baits and baits.
Active biting of carp continues until freezing.
Winter
Immediately after the formation of ice, the carp will peck actively, it is on the first ice that real trophies are often caught. A decrease in temperature and a decrease in the percentage of oxygen in the reservoir will make the fish more passive, this period is called dead winter by fishermen. However, during periods of thaw, under stable weather conditions, almost everyone can catch carp in winter.
The period before the ice melts is also considered excellent for catching carp. During this period, the fish goes to places near the gullies to enrich the body with oxygen, while simultaneously eating everything edible on its way.
Tooling
Gathering for carp, they build strong tackle, because even a small fish can provide decent resistance. Thin monofilaments and braided cords for rigging will not work, this representative of the aquatic fauna will easily cut off such equipment. Success will come to those who choose for themselves the components of excellent quality.
Rod
When choosing a form for this type of fishing, you should initially decide on the method of fishing. To catch carp use:
- karpoviki, it is better to take blanks of the plug type from 3,6 lb according to authentication, length from 2,8 m, preference is given to carbon products with cork handles;
- feeder rods with interchangeable quiver-tips, length from 3 m, test values from 100 g and more;
- match ones are suitable with average indicators, but it is better to use them to fish a given place from a watercraft;
- Bolognese from 4 m or more, while the test indicator must be at least 40 g.
It is better to choose all blanks from carbon, but the composite has proven itself very well.
Coils
When equipping the form, be sure to take into account its characteristics, because not every reel is suitable for the option chosen by the angler:
- for feeders and cyprinids, a reel with a baitrunner is an ideal option, high traction performance and a decent spool capacity will allow you to cast at different distances and accurately bring out the fish when serifing;
- lapdogs are usually equipped with inertia-free options, but the spool remains roomy and of a decent size from 3000 or more, traction indicators are chosen as the highest.
When choosing a reel, be sure to pay attention to the quality of the materials used, it is desirable that the gears are made of metal alloys, and the bearings are not only in the internal mechanism, but also in the line guide.
Fishing line
The basis for the formation of gear can be of two types, but even here there are secrets and features.
For fishing at relatively short distances, within 20 m, it is better to use a high-quality monofilament, while for the base it is better to choose options from specialized carp series, but the thickness is at least 0,35 mm with a breaking load of 30 kg or more.
For feeders and carp blanks, a braided line is more suitable for long-distance casts. The best option is considered 8-mile. It is preferable to take thicknesses from 0,18 mm, but at the same time pay attention to discontinuous indicators.
Hooks
Hooks are selected individually for each type of bait, the unifying factors are:
- quality wire;
- excellent sharpness;
- forging.
It is advisable to take products from a trusted manufacturer, then there will be much fewer gatherings.
Sinkers
Carp tackle is formed with and without sinkers, it all depends on the personal preference of the angler and the type of tackle being collected. Installation may include:
- from a carp sinker, usually options from 100 g in weight are used;
- for float gear, ordinary sliding options are used, they are selected individually for the float.
These two main types are the most commonly used.
Feeders
In most cases, a feeder is used to capture, while the feeding will take place pointwise. There are a huge number of types of this component of gear. The most popular are:
- watermelons;
- pears;
- stockings;
- squares or rectangles.
For feeding, open subspecies are used, while fishing is carried out using options with a closed bottom.
Bait
Carp fishing is based on the use of a large amount of bait, which usually includes many components.
The classic bait mix is usually prepared from:
- loose fish feed;
- nutritional components of plant or animal origin;
- attractants with a strong odor.
Different percentages of the components will affect the stickiness. For a muddy bottom, loose lure is needed, for a clay bottom, dense sticky balls.
What is the best to catch
There are a lot of nozzles for carp fishing, they are used depending on the reservoir, weather conditions, water heating.
There are a few general rules, the main of which is that plant options are applied in summer and in warm water, animals work best in early spring and cool autumn.
Herbal baits
Vegetable options work in the summer, they include a large number of options. Consider the most popular according to experienced carp anglers.
Peas
Both canned and steamed green peas are used.
Corn
Canned or simply boiled sweet corn for carp is a real delicacy in the summer. To catch large individuals, garlands with such bait are used.
Dough
A classic of the genre, dough in any form has been used to lure carp for many years. Hominy will help to catch carp, and not only for a novice angler, but also for an experienced carp angler. Dried and rolled into balls are used in summer and autumn, this type of bait is called homemade boilies, and they can be sinking, floating, dusting.
Pearl barley
Profit was used by our grandfathers, steamed barley will be an excellent option for catching a trophy, many types of bait are cooked on boiled groats and not only for carp.
Manka
Semolina on the howl with the addition of molasses, deposited from the syringe directly onto the hook, will attract the attention of many fish in the pond.
Garlic
Garlic as an aromatic additive is suitable for both baits and baits. The smell acts magnetically on almost all peaceful freshwater fish. The greatest efficiency is noted in the spring and summer months.
Potato
Catching carp in summer is almost impossible without potatoes. Young tubers are boiled so that the pulp is soft, but not crumbly. Cut into small cubes and put directly on a hook of a suitable size.
Oil cake
Sunflower oil production wastes are of no value to many, confectioners have found use for oil cake at home, but fishermen are not far behind them. It is on the cake that several types of bait are prepared, and they are often used as bait. pressed cake, more precisely, top, is a real delicacy for carp, it reacts to it from the end of summer to mid-autumn.
Other types of bait are also used, but they are less attractive to carp.
Animal baits
Nozzles of animal origin attract fish in the spring, when the water has not yet warmed up enough, and in the fall, with a gradual decrease in temperature.
The most famous and attractive for carp are:
- worm;
- maggot;
- bloodworm;
- toothless meat and zebra mussel.
The last option is great for catching mirror carp in the spring along small lakes.
May beetle larva
This type of animal bait is not known to everyone; anglers with experience on it often get real trophies. Catch naturally according to the season, from the middle to the end of spring, picking up a hook of the appropriate size.
It is best to combine animal baits with vegetable baits. So maggot with sweet corn and barley with dung worm work perfectly in a pair.
One of the most important subtleties is the presence of identical bait particles in the bait.
Spoon
Lure fishing is carried out mainly in winter and only from ice. The gear has the following components:
- spinning up to one and a half meters long;
- spinning reel with spool up to size 2000;
- fishing line or cord for winter fishing.
Spinners choose vertical or so-called fights, to attract the attention of a passive carp at this time, it will turn out tossing up and sharply lowering the bait, in addition, you can hang a single or triple hook with beads on the fishing line.
Fishing methods
The capture is carried out by various methods, while different gear is used. It is impossible to single out one of the most catchy, since each is used under certain conditions.
Donkey
Rubber donks are considered one of the most catchy, they do not need to be recast after each fight, thereby practically not scaring away the fish in the pond. Mount it from a fishing line and a piece of rubber shock absorber.
Installation consists of:
- warps, cord or fishing line;
- leashes with hooks, there can be up to 6 pieces;
- a piece of shock absorber;
- a reel, on which, after fishing, tackle is collected and attached to the shore during fishing;
- bite signaling device, usually a bell.
Feeding is carried out periodically from a slingshot or delivered by boat. It is this method that will allow at night to capture a large area of the reservoir for fishing.
Floating rod
The float will become indispensable when fishing from the shore near the reeds. For successful fishing, initially a couple of days before the intended fishing, you need to feed the place.
This method is considered one of the most difficult, since there will not be very much space for the withdrawal of fish.
Feeder
Real gourmets catch on the feeder or carp blanks, sometimes you can wait for bites for more than one day, but you need to feed them regularly. both boilies and animal variants are used as bait, while the tackle is formed quite rough. As a trophy, usually there is a carp weighing 3 kg or more; not everyone can compete with such a giant.
You can sit in an ambush for carp with a feeder for several days, but the equipment is also chosen accordingly. Additionally, in addition to the tackle itself for fishing on the feeder, you will need:
- rod-under, stand for three or more blanks;
- electronic bite alarms with or without swingers;
- decent amount of food.
All this will be the key to a successful capture, but few people succeed in getting a trophy without a landing net.
Spinning
It is used only in winter for flashing carp from the ice. They use light, carbon blanks, on which reels with a spool up to 2000 in size are installed. As a basis, it is better to take a cord with anti-freeze impregnation, you can not put a leash at all. In winter, the carp is not active, so it will be much easier to bring it out, but it is better to keep the hook always near the hole.
Fishing technique
Fishing for carp from the shore and from a boat is different, although many methods are used both there and there. Next, we will analyze each of the options in more detail.
From the shore
Basically, anglers catch carp from the coastline, for this they use almost all the fishing methods that are described above. Feeding is carried out with the help of rods with a feeder, they are brought in by a boat or thrown with a slingshot.
After feeding, they cast gear and wait for a bite. Periodically feeding the place is repeated. Suitable for fishing from the coastline:
- feeder;
- donka;
- float gear.
From the boat
The presence of a boat will favorably affect the effectiveness of fishing, including carp fishing. From the boat you can make more accurate casts, swim up to the selected and pre-fed place and catch it there.
Fishing from a boat involves the use of shorter blanks, weights and feeders can be taken easier.
The advantages of fishing from a boat are:
- fishing of a larger water area;
- the ability to change the place of fishing;
- use of lighter tackle;
- easier trophy removal.
However, when catching a large carp, there will be no one to help a lone fisherman on a boat.
Newbie Secrets
Buying everything you need, collecting gear and going to the pond for fish is not enough. For successful carp fishing, you need to know many subtleties and secrets that more experienced fishermen often share with beginners.
Depth selection
According to experienced fishermen, it is useless to catch carp at a depth. The giant will peck at relative shallows, at depth and in pits, he will most likely hide from potential danger, heat or cold. It is best to catch carp in a pond in places with a depth of up to three meters.
Catching a big carp
it is impossible to miss the bite of a trophy fish, a decent-sized carp strikes boldly and strongly. With a successful hook, all that remains is to bring out the catch, and this is almost always the problem.
Beginners should know that it is not worth pulling and winding the base onto the reel sharply, otherwise the fish will not escape. You need to kill the carp, loosen the clutch and give the trophy a little freedom. Gradually, it is necessary to exhaust the emerging slack in the fishing line, bringing the fish to the shore, but not allowing it to go into the grass or coastal vegetation.
Often carp of a decent size are washed for several hours, so for breeding it is worth being patient and preparing a landing net in advance.
Carp fishing is a fascinating type of fishing, often you have to wait tens of hours for a bite. But a spotted and bred trophy will smooth out all the moments, bring a lot of pleasure and unforgettable feelings for a long time.