Crucian carp is a capricious, choosy and legible fish in food. He has his own preferences that fishermen need to consider. You can catch crucian carp on nozzles of animal and vegetable origin. Among the first, he prefers such nozzles as bloodworms, maggots and worms (earthen, dung or cinnamon). Often fishing for this fish is carried out on water insects (dragonfly, leech, etc.) and gives good results.
So, we will consider how to catch crucian for live bait. A mobile whitish maggot maggot is pierced across, closer to the head. In this case, its active movements will quickly attract the attention of the fish, while the point of the hook does not have to be covered. Before fishing, keep the maggot in the right conditions so that pupation does not occur. Know that silver crucian carp is especially good at it , and crucian carp loves to feast on crucian carp. For the attachment of this bait, it is better to use hooks No. 2.5-3.5. How to catch crucian carp on bloodworm? To do this, you need to know how to correctly place the nozzle on the hooks. One large bloodworm or several of its small larvae is best suited.
How to catch crucian for combined bait? Large fish of this breed often prefer assorted maggots and several bloodworm larvae. In this case, the bites become much more confident. Another option is a worm and maggot. Place two or more worms on the hook, piercing them across and closing with one or more maggots. The latter protects the worm so that it does not fly off the fishing rod during its casting. Such bait does not make an impression on small fish and it does not touch it, but for a large individual it is a tidbit.
How to catch crucian carp to be sure of a large catch? To do this, you need to know that this fish prefers pure maggot, and its quality will largely determine the successful outcome of fishing. Maggot bred on fish is the worst (especially if it was also the pond where you intend to catch), so we do not recommend using it. Each fisherman can independently grow it, combining feed and choosing the most suitable. At the same time, do not forget that this fish has a well-developed sense of smell and it feels the bait at a great distance. Laurel drops for crucian carp are very attractive, they can be flavored with bait. Another essential oil will do.
To determine where and when to catch crucian carp, it is necessary to know its habits and habitats. It will be successful fishing in the pre-spawning period, when the water has already been warmed up to 14 ° C. In the summer, this fish is especially capricious and pecks unevenly, since there is a lot of natural food in the ponds, and it is not particularly eager for the proposed bait. Get up early (before sunrise), these hours are the best nibble.
When to catch crucian for those who like to sleep? Toward evening, after the decline in the heat of the day. This is a very cautious fish, and near the shore it appears only at dusk. She tries to stay near the grass and can delve into the silt. Know that its habitats are permanent, therefore complementary foods are recommended. If you manage to catch one, then you can rest assured that a few more individuals will fall on your hook.
Spring is the best time to catch this inhabitant of the ponds. How to catch crucian in spring to get a good catch? Here are some suggestions:
- he feeds on coastal shallows, where the depth does not exceed 1 m;
- you need to fish from April to early May;
- at first, small, and later larger specimens usually wake up;
- chains of bubbles signal the presence of this fish in a pond.
You already know how to catch crucian carp in the spring, and now recall what gear you need for this: long plug rods up to 6 m with floats, lightweight equipment, a durable fishing line of 0.14-0.16 mm and a hook number 10. Good fishing and tasty fish soup!