What to catch white carp: in summer, spring, autumn. Review of the best gear.

White amur can grow in length to 1,2m, while reaching a weight of about 30kg. This fish is widespread in East Asia and in the Amur River basin, from which it got its name.

The basis of the diet of grass carp is the vegetation of reservoirs. The fry of this fish can feed on bloodworms or other invertebrates, but as they grow, they quickly switch to eating plant foods. Due to their herbivory, grass carp began to be launched into water bodies overgrown with algae to clean up such water bodies. The second name of this fish is grass carp. It not only cleans ponds of unnecessary vegetation, but also has delicious meat. Moreover, grass carp is growing rapidly, which makes it possible for its industrial breeding. Based on this, grass carp is a valuable species of fish intended for industrial cultivation.

Features of catching white carp

Initially, this fish was very difficult to catch because of its nutritional base, which was aquatic vegetation, but over time, grass carp began to eat other types of food offered to it and it began to be caught on baits traditional for anglers. Active biting of grass carp can be observed in the morning and evening hours, but sometimes, for some reason, it shows its activity in broad daylight. The grass carp is frightened by unnecessary noises on the shore, so one should prepare quite seriously for his capture. In the presence of food in the reservoir, this fish is unlikely to pay attention to the nozzles of anglers.

Some anglers resort to some tricks to lure grass carp:

1. Throw the bait in the immediate vicinity of the thickets.
2. Produce self-cleaning part of the reservoir, making a kind of window.
3. Fishing is carried out at night, when there is a minimum of noise, near the reservoir.
4. They are engaged in baiting grass carp for several days before fishing.

The best moments of catching grass carp are warm, cloudless days without wind.

Choice of tackle and equipment

For catching such a powerful fish, ordinary and familiar tackle is not suitable, as they cannot withstand the resistance of grass carp.

The main gear for catching grass carp are:

Plug

This is a long rod, reaching a length of about 13 meters, able to withstand the effort when playing large specimens. The most important advantage of such a fishing rod is its strength. The tackle used imitates a free-falling bait in the water column, which works very well to attract grass carp. The basis of the plug fishing rod is: rubber, length from 1,4 to 2,1 m, fishing line, diameter from 0,14 to 0,22 mm and hook No. 10 attached to the fishing line.

match rod

A fishing rod is selected at least 4m in length. It is also possible to use shorter forms: it all depends on the fishing conditions, the main thing is that it be durable. As a rule, for catching grass carp, standard carp rods are chosen, equipped with powerful reels for catching large specimens. The fishing line is selected with a thickness of about 0,4 mm, and a hard cord is used as a leash.

Feeder

Feeder tackle is used for catching grass carp in the spring, when there is still no green vegetation at the bottom of the reservoir. The length of the feeder can be within 4 meters and it is equipped with a reel of size 3500. A monofilament fishing line with a diameter of 0,3 mm is installed on the feeder, as well as braided leashes, the length of which is chosen experimentally. When catching this fish, it is very important that the bait is raised above the bottom level up to 20 cm.

Best bait

Initially, grass carp was caught on:

• cabbage leaf;
• pieces of green cucumber;
• dandelion leaves and stems;
• green pods of peas or beans;
• various algae.

Such baits are promising in our time, but the fish have got used to new reservoirs, and do not mind tasting baits such as:

• worm;
• bloodworms;
• creep out;
• maid.

At the same time, grass carp does not refuse peas, corn, wheat, etc. Given his versatile predilection for various types of food, it is sometimes very difficult to find an effective bait or bait. Therefore, when going fishing, it is better to take several types of baits with you and calculate the preference of grass carp, sending them one by one to the pond.

Some anglers use tiger nuts to catch grass carp. Such a bait has a peculiar aroma that quickly spreads in the water and lures fish.

To prepare nuts, you need:

1. Boil them in water for 1 hour.
2. After the end of cooking. Nuts insist in the dishes, wrapping it with cloth.
3. After cooling, an attractant is added to the mass to enhance the aroma.
4. Ready-to-eat nuts are dried in the sun.

Animal baits work well in stocked waters, but traditional plant baits are best used in waters where there are few fish.

Complementary feeding technique

Most of all, grass carp loves corn, so it should be present in all types of bait.

For the preparation of bait mixtures, the same components are used as for most cyprinids:

• peas;
• Hercules;
• corn grains;
• sunflower cake.

For the most part, grass carp is attracted by the strong aroma of corn, which even the most cautious fish cannot resist. The grass carp eats a lot, so a sufficient amount of bait is required. As a rule, when catching this fish, they do not spare bait and pour up to 2 kg of corn into one place. You should not immediately feed the place, but try to catch fish without bait first and only after a negative result, feed the place.

If there is a desire to catch a large fish, then it is better to throw the tackle a little further than the fed area, where larger specimens are circling. As a rule, biting is always better at the fishing point, but smaller individuals eat up.

Habitat and fishing

Starting from a depth of 1m and ending with a depth of 4m, one can hope for a successful bite of grass carp. Based on the fact that it is bred artificially, it can be found in irrigation canals, reservoirs near thermal power plants, as well as in ponds that require constant cleaning from aquatic vegetation. It can also be found in heavily overgrown lakes and ponds where there is sufficient food for it. This fish feels safe near fallen trees, snags and other objects in the water.

Seasonal bite of grass carp

From late spring to mid-autumn, you can safely hunt for this fish.

In the spring

During this period, grass carp are caught at moments of slow growth of aquatic vegetation, at a water temperature of +12 to +16C.

Lettom

With the onset of real heat, the bite of grass carp is activated, but it is not so easy to catch it, since there is enough natural food in the reservoirs. In summer, it is very difficult to find the right bait for grass carp to start an active bite.

In the autumn

This is the best period for hunting grass carp, as the fish feel the coming of winter and begin to stock up on nutrients. During this period, he pecks at almost all the nozzles offered to him. It is caught until the water cools down to +10C. In the autumn period, the growth of aquatic vegetation stops and it lacks natural food.

in winter

In winter, grass carp stops eating altogether, being in deep holes.

Tips and Tricks

When biting a large specimen do not make sudden movements on the shore, because the grass carp is rather shy and its reaction can be unexpectedly powerful, as a result of which the gear may break.

When using bottom gear, such as a feeder, you need to think about how to raise the bait with the hook above the level of the bottom vegetation. As a rule, foam balls are used for this.

When using float gear, you need to play along with the rod to additionally attract fish.

When fishing with baits such as reeds or cabbage leaves, you should be quite careful. A sluggish twitching of the tackle indicates that the fish is calmly eating the nozzle and an immediate hook is required.

When playing large specimens should not fuss, but to try to weaken the fish, thereby reducing its resistance. To do this, it is advisable to use a friction brake, loosening it from time to time, allowing grass carp to calm down somewhat and, at the same time, keep it under control.