Catching crucian carp in the spring on a float rod, where to catch and what

With the end of winter, almost all fishermen are looking forward to the start of the new fishing season. And it begins in early spring, as soon as the ice melts on the reservoirs. Float fishermen especially rejoice at the arrival of spring. Despite the emergence of new tackle and new principles of catching fish, float anglers remain committed to traditional, sporting approaches to fishing.

During the winter period, some of the nuances of catching crucian carp are already forgotten, especially in the spring. It is very important to determine its location, as well as with baits that will not leave this fish indifferent.

Spring fishing for crucian carp on a float has its own characteristics associated specifically with the onset of spring. After all, not everyone knows when you can start catching carp. Despite such a concept as “early spring”, the beginning of the crucian fishing period coincides with temperature conditions. The warmer the spring, the faster the water warms up, the closer the expected bite of this fish. Therefore, you need to be patient and wait for the right conditions, otherwise the fishing trip will not bring any results.

Catching carp in early spring on a float

Many argue that crucian carp can be caught in early spring, but this absolutely does not mean that immediately after the ice melts. We will have to wait until the water warms up to a temperature of + 6-10 ° C, and this, whatever one may say, is somewhere in the middle of April. At the same time, depending on the climatic features of the region, this period can shift in one direction or another. If we take the middle lane, then this is certainly the middle of April.

With the advent of spring, crucian carp begins to be caught in those reservoirs where the water warms up much faster. As a rule, these are not large and shallow reservoirs, as well as large reservoirs, but with significant shallow water areas where crucian carp can bask. In shallow waters, life begins much faster: all living creatures wake up, underwater vegetation begins to grow, which certainly attracts crucian carp.

This period is superimposed on the period of pre-spawning zhor, when the fish begins to replenish energy reserves in order to spawn. Before the onset of the spawning period, crucian carp shows maximum activity. Despite this, he prefers baits of animal origin, as an object of high-calorie food. This factor must be taken into account when going fishing.

Somewhere in late May, early June, the spawning process of crucian carp begins, when the water temperature reaches + 16 ° C. In this very important period, it is better to forget about biting crucian carp, especially a large one.

Where they catch crucian carp in the spring on a float rod

The most promising places are shallows, because here the water warms up much faster. In large lakes and on rivers, where the water has not yet warmed up by this moment, crucian carp become more active a little later. The optimal depth of fishing for crucian carp during this period lies at around 0,5 to 1,5 meters. As a rule, in such places, crucian carp accumulate in flocks and its bite can please any angler. It can be found on the border of clear water and thickets of reeds and reeds. This is where he will lay his eggs. Therefore, its accumulation in front of the thickets is regarded as preparation for spawning. Moreover, its forage base has almost come to life here.

As a rule, these can be various bugs, spiders, larvae and other underwater inhabitants. When fishing for crucian carp, silence should be observed. During this period, after the flood, the water is already quite transparent and crucian carp can easily see the silhouette of a person. In clear water, you can easily see a thick fishing line, so it is better to use thin gear with a fishing line with a diameter of no more than 0,2 mm. If you use a 0,15 mm fishing line, then this is the best option. This is quite enough for catching a medium-sized crucian. The fact is that large instances are activated somewhat later. It begins to be caught only after spawning, so this gear is quite enough. Although it is not at all excluded that you can catch a larger individual.

During this period, an oblong float is used to quickly notice the bite. During this period, the whole crucian is near the bottom, rummaging through the silt in search of something edible. Therefore, the bait should be laid on the bottom. Despite this, without bait, the result may not be so tangible. Therefore, for greater effectiveness, it is better to use bait. It can be very simple: the bloodworm is mixed with ordinary coastal land and thrown manually to the fishing point. To do this, it is enough to form balls with a diameter of an orange.

What to catch crucian carp in spring – bait

If you choose the right bait, then fishing will definitely take place. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the fact that after wintering, the fish needs food containing a lot of protein. Therefore, food of animal origin seems to be the most preferable. As a rule, during this period, anglers use classic lures for this period:

• dung worm;
• bloodworms;
• maid.

Despite this, during this period, crucian carp may be interested in other baits of plant origin, such as pearl barley, semolina, dough, etc. This suggests that when going fishing, it is better to play it safe and take several different types of bait with you.

Sometimes it is enough to have a dung worm. With the right choice of place and activity of the fish, a sufficient number of crucian carp can be caught on a dung worm.

When carp are caught in the spring

In the spring, there are periods of time when you can observe the best biting crucian. During this period, the crucian eats mainly in the morning and before sunset. In the daytime, when the water begins to warm up, he is busy sunbathing.

He prefers places where direct sunlight falls. At night, when the ambient temperature drops to zero and the water begins to cool, the crucian tries to go to the depths. After sunset, as a rule, biting stops, in contrast to the summer period, when after sunset crucian carp can be highly active, especially large ones.

Catching time

Fishing in the spring, especially after the flood of rivers, lakes and other water bodies, is greatly complicated due to poor access to water bodies. Therefore, spring fishing can turn into a certain kind of test. Unfortunately, not every angler is able to overpower himself, especially if there is no appropriate transport.

Otherwise, of course, spring fishing, in terms of the amount of adrenaline thrown into the blood, differs little from winter or summer fishing. To be correct, spring is a special period not only for nature, but also for humans. After a long winter, you really want to be in nature and watch the process of its revival. This is a unique and very pleasant period, regardless of the outcome of fishing.