Crucian fishing floats: how to choose or do it yourself?

In some aesthetic fishermen, crucian carp is considered to be almost a weedy fish, unworthy of the attention of a professional. But many of the lovers are still not averse to catch this unpretentious fish. Moreover, under the condition of biting, fishing turns into a complete pleasure: crucian carp with a palm and larger, as a rule, feeds in schools, and therefore they are caught one by one, without stopping. In an hour or two you can drag a whole bucket onto a simple float rod!

What float is needed for catching crucian carp?

Since many fishermen catch crucian carp just on the usual sliding or sectional fishing rod, this question is probably asked by every second one when going fishing. And not by chance. Floats for fishing crucian carp are selected, taking into account some nuances. Among them - the skills and method of fishing, the size of the specimens of the estimated catch, depth and weather conditions, the nature of the reservoir.

Running water

So, for running water with a rather weak current, it is necessary to take floats for catching crucian carp with thin antennas. This is necessary in order to become noticeable even a small bite. Catching crucian carp on the course is quite difficult: it is better to choose backwater creeks where crucian carp can feed.

In calm water

And best of all, fishing on a pond or forest lake, on quiet water. Crucian carp is such a fish that lives almost everywhere where there is appropriate food. Here, crucian fishing floats must be taken with bulges at the top of the antennas. And catching is more convenient and more effective from the bottom, then all the bites will be noticed on time. They are visible as follows due to the fact that the bait is laid to the bottom, and crucian carp goes up with them, therefore, the float will also be laid out.

Perfect Gear Myths

Of course, the ideal gear just does not exist in nature. However, there is a certain averaged option, which can be suitable in most cases for different conditions. Most likely, it will be a float with a rather thin body - the main part. Antenna - medium length. The top tip is slightly enlarged. Such a float will allow for long-range casting, and will not get lost among the ripples, and is effective in crosswinds. Sometimes it makes sense to use a sliding method of fastening.

Crucian fishing floats : how to equip tackle?

First of all, it is necessary to properly ship the float so that it is very sensitive and allows you to perform distant castings. At home, this procedure can be carried out by collecting water in a large bucket or in a bath. Then you need to fix the float on the fishing line and with the help of flexible plates or balls to balance the tackle so that it does not completely sink into the water, but also does not fall to the side. Roughly speaking, it is necessary to unload the float so that it is half sticking out of the water, this will be the most correct position (we add or reduce weight with the help of a sinker).

Once the process is completed, you can adjust the hook about 50 centimeters from the sinker (weighing about 2.5-3 grams). This will allow the hooked bait to quickly sink to the bottom without being pulled by a small fish. At the same time, some fishermen also hang an additional sinker weighing 0.2-0.4 grams near the hook (in 10 centimeters). This allows the float to subsequently signal perfectly when biting. And crucian carp, taking the bait, usually rises up and does not notice the additional weight, which allows them to make hooks and fish out in time. And remember that the best floats for catching crucian carp are well-calibrated and adjusted gear. Success and subtlety can depend on this.

Homemade

Some fishermen, in order not to buy exorbitantly at the store, prefer homemade floats for catching crucian carp. This tackle is even more to the liking of professionals, since it has the greatest efficiency and is made, as a rule, for a specific fishing place, for a specific fishing rod, and often by the fisherman himself. So you can always take into account your own whims and wishes, so that the tackle is as appropriate as possible for a particular case. You can make such a float from a piece of polystyrene and improvised means, it costs a penny, and the mass of pleasure with further use. So, we begin production.

Master Class

1. We saw a piece of dense polystyrene foam (for example, from an old life jacket) into small rectangles: we make blanks for the body of the floats. The easiest way to make them at once is several. The sizes are from 3 to 5 centimeters in height, and the diameter is up to one and a half (as you like, but you should not make them too small anyway).
2. We buy thin bamboo skewers for barbecue. They cost a penny for a whole set.
3. We select a drill of the appropriate diameter (so that the skewer fits tightly into the polystyrene rather than dangling there) and drill pieces of polystyrene in the center with a drill.
4. With a clerical knife, we give the workpieces rounded shapes. More accurate turning is done using sandpaper manually or using the same drill.
5. We fix the skewer in the body of the float by dropping one drop of instant glue and sliding it so that it peeks out from two sides of the workpiece (on the one hand - twice as much).
6. We make the primer for tackle from PVA and baby powder with a water emulsion. This gruel covers the entire body of the float.
7. We paint in bright colors with water-repellent paint. The same procedures must be performed with the antenna itself.
8. We give it to dry completely - and can be used, pre-shipped in a bath with water at home. This is one of the possible manufacturing options. But you can choose another one or come up with your own, showing a fishing savvy.