Carp is one of the most common types of freshwater fish. They live in rivers, lakes, small creeks. This is due to the high degree of adaptation to external conditions and survivability. Such qualities make this fish a truly universal trophy. Let's consider the basic rules for successful carp fishing - from the choice of fishing rod and bait to other parameters necessary for a guaranteed large volume of production.
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Equipment for carp fishing
If you plan to catch medium and small fish, it is recommended to use a solidly fixed fishing rod. For large specimens, it is recommended to use a special rubber shock absorber. Rig combinations depend on the weather - you need to prepare a few in advance on the reels.
Additionally, the following features of the fishing rod configuration are taken into account:
- Any rod material. It is important that the parameters of the rod correspond to the characteristics of the future catch: weight, resistance when pulling out.
- The optimal diameter of the fishing line is from 0.1 to 0.14 mm. For a leash - 0.09-0.1 mm.
- Hook size - 18-24. The fore-end is short, for quick fastening, you need to use models with a ring.
- The float is moderately bright. Carp is a shy fish, the slightest sign of danger can scare it away from the bait. Weight varies from 3 to 30 grams, depending on the mass of the fish.
- Bait: maggot, worm or bloodworm. Additionally, you can use natural flavors: garlic, honey or ginger. It is recommended to prepare several types of bait.
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Choice of place and time
Carp starts to catch well from May to the end of August. Time may vary depending on the climatic features of the region. The active phase of the fish is early morning and evening. In the early hours, after sleep, she begins to look for food. In the evening he does the same, but much more energetically. Night fishing for crucian carp is rare, but possible. It is recommended to do this with maximum natural light - with a full moon.
Description of the optimal conditions for catching crucian carp:
- Silty bottom. For fish, the best place to find food.
- Choose a place with the maximum amount of vegetation. Carp loves to spend time in it. It also serves as a shelter from other predatory fish.
- You need to throw a fishing rod not in the places described above, but as close as possible. Otherwise, there is a high probability that the hook will catch on foreign objects at the bottom.
- If fishing is planned for many days, you can prepare a place for fishing. To do this, it is necessary to clear the area from the shore at a distance of up to 5 meters from the reeds, remove large snags.
At the same time, you need to try to analyze the habits of the fish. They can differ significantly depending on the living conditions. So, in small dams, crucian carp walked more freely, in places with predatory fish - as carefully as possible.
About what atmospheric pressure is best for fishing, read here - the facts are useful.
Recommendations
After choosing a place and preparing it for fishing, you need to place the rods on the shore as conveniently as possible. First, the preliminary bait of the fish is done - next to the place of future fishing, a bait in the form of bread or porridge is thrown. The volume should be small so that the fish remain interested in other food.
Tips from seasoned anglers:
- If the water temperature is less than + 20 ° C, vegetable baits are used. At higher levels - animal origin.
- Do not add a lot of flavoring to complementary foods. Otherwise, the opposite effect will be achieved - the fish will move away from the source of potential danger.
- Hook depth. It should be located at the very bottom, not in the silt zone. This value is selected empirically. If a bite began, the place and depth were chosen correctly.
- First, the fish, as it were, tastes the bait. At this time, there is a slight twitching of the float. As soon as he starts to lead to the side, it is necessary to hook.
In the latter case, the option with vegetable bait is considered. If there is a worm on the hook, you need to wait until the float is completely immersed in water.
In the video you can see the secrets of fishermen who have long and successfully caught crucian carp in the spring and summer:
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