For the majority of fishermen fishing carp is a responsible task, because such a trophy is rightfully considered a personal victory, deserving of pride. The fish belongs to the family of cyprinids and can grow to very large sizes. It is the large golden carp that is valued most. Catching carp and carp requires the fisherman to know the appropriate location, where the fish is found, its habits, as well as the methods by which it can be caught.
Where can I catch fish?
It is important to choose the right place where you will fish. Fishing on the river most often occurs along the Volga, as well as on the territory of Astrakhan rivers and lakes. Common carp is a freshwater fish that is not particularly fastidious to the quality of water in a pond. The most important for her is precisely the temperature of the reservoir and its flow. Minor pollution is perceived by her as a little discomfort, but no more.
If you go fishing for carp and carp, it will be interesting to know that the number of fish is gradually increasing as you move south. With regard to the local landscape, it will be useful to pay attention to coastal areas that are full of vegetation. Sazan prefers to eat near flooded trees, snags, he loves plant foods, such as water lilies or reeds.
Fishing for carp is excellent in flooded pits with a clay bottom - the fish feels quite comfortable in them, but it often avoids silty and sandy places. The best nibble will be in places with a not very strong current, and the depth of the reservoir does not exceed 4 - 6 meters.
Good places for catching carp on the river can be identified by carp circles. When exploring the proposed places for future fishing, pay attention to the characteristic splashes, as if someone is throwing an oar on the water, which is why the circles diverge on the surface, accurately indicating the habitat of fish in this area.
What are the habits of fish?
If you do not know the habits of this fish, it will be very difficult for you to catch carp.
- What eats and what are his habits? Carp is not very fastidious in food. Fry eat plankton, adults more often choose plant foods, crustaceans, mollusks or worms.
- When is the time of Jora? Pre-spawning fish zhor begins in May, and its duration depends on temperature. The most optimal conditions are the water temperature from + 18 ° C, at which the activity of the fish increases significantly.
- What bait to use? Do not neglect bait before you start fishing for carp from a boat or from the shore. Feeding is important during the pre-spawning zhor, when the fish constantly feel hungry. As a bait, you can use different products: porridge, undercooked potatoes, bran. Fishing for carp is also very successful. As bait, select earthworms, pieces of dough, crayfish meat, larvae of May beetles.
Gear selection
Now you need to move on to the selection of suitable gear for catching carp. Experienced fishermen can choose what they are most used to, but it will be useful for beginners to find out a few nuances.
- Reel tackle must be invisible and durable. Do not save on it. It must certainly be strong, ready to withstand the first strong jerks.
- Take a strong fishing line, brown or yellow. A thickness of 0.35 - 0.45 mm is able to withstand fish weighing from 3 to 5 kg. If you want to compete for a larger trophy, you should choose a fishing line with a thickness of 0.5-0.6 mm.
- Powerful and tough rod. If you are fishing on the shore, then you should pick up a rigid rod equipped with a high-quality spring mechanism.
- Take 2 or 3 pellets No. 3 as a sinker. It is used in calm weather, so that during bite there will be no tangible resistance. Another small pellet can be fixed on a light float on a fishing line at a distance of 1.5 meters from the main sinker.
- Hook need at least number 8. Always watch for the sharpness of the hooks. Grind them if necessary.
Different ways of fishing
If you have already picked up all the gear for catching carp, you can proceed to the process itself. Fishing can be done in different ways:
- For boilies. This is a very popular type of bait, which is used to catch different types of large fish, not just carp. Due to its size (20 millimeters) and resistance to soaking, the bait will help weed out small fish and will patiently wait for a bigger catch. You can pre-soak the boil in a special mixture to add an aroma that is attractive to the fish. During fishing, the tightly fixed sinker is most often chosen. The finished boilie is fixed using plastic stoppers so that it does not begin to slip.
- Catching carp on the donka. In this case, a special “forelock” is used. At the same time, the hooks must be thrust into the pressed makucha (cake obtained from sunflowers) so that nothing sharp sticks out of it. The bait should be located above the load. As soon as she begins to soak, the carp will begin to suck her. At the same time, garbage will be thrown out through the gills, while hooks will also pass through the gills - thanks to this, the fish detects itself. And this is how carp is caught on top of makukha.
- On the feeder. This method is used if you are seriously aiming to catch very large fish. Catching the carp in the feeder reduces the chances that the carp is simply “cutting” the line. This method is also interesting in that the fish will hook on their own when they swallow a heavy feeder. Such gears are sometimes specially additionally weighted using an auxiliary lead sinker.
- With fishing rods. With this option of fishing, it is necessary to take into account that the depth of the reservoir should be more than 4 meters. Most often, this method is used from a boat so that the sinker and float can slide freely. Equipment in this case is perfectly attached to the main fishing line. A swivel is installed at its end, thanks to which it will be possible to avoid possible twisting.
Fishing for corn
Corn is not the only simple and popular type of attachment that is used for fishing. This option is great for spring carp fishing. In addition, you can also use peas, earthworms, barley, maggots or bloodworms.
Nevertheless, it is the practice of fishing with such a bait that has recently received more and more changes: there are innovations expanding the arsenal of professional anglers, and the range of lures is expanding.
Which way to choose?
There are several ways to catch carp in the course with corn:
- on a fishing rod;
- on the feeder;
- carp gear.
Despite the fact that corn is almost unanimously called the best head, the choice of fishing method for everyone is in doubt. For example, many professionals are more fond of using donks, since with long-distance casting of the bait, the carp will be more careless.
However, a float fishing rod is an excellent option, because a large feeding carp can come very close to the shore.
The feeder is considered more catchy and sensitive in comparison with simple donks. Experienced fishermen like to use carp fishing gear equipped with a strong fishing rod with a powerful carp reel. It can easily withstand significant loads during the survival process. Thus, you will not miss the fish in the snags, your fishing line will not rub on the edge or stones. You will certainly need powerful rods, regardless of their class.
Which corn to use?
Steamed corn. This is a very popular and old way of cooking corn. The main advantage of the method is that the corn is cooked without any problems to the desired state (this applies to hardness and color). You can add flavorings if you wish. For bait, select only the largest grains.
It is best to steal grain corn, which can be obtained from the cobs or bought in the market in an already prepared condition. A large number of cooking recipes are known, but they all advise to soak the grains without fail for three days. Of course, there are faster methods that do not affect the quality of the nozzle.
Bait can be prepared directly near the pond before starting to catch carp. The required volume of corn is placed in metal (but not aluminum) or enameled dishes, pour water, put on medium heat and wait for the water to boil. Boil it for one and a half hours. Add a flavoring agent with a suitable flavor to the container and mix everything thoroughly. An ideal condition for grains would be the moment when they can be easily crushed by pressing a nail. From corn and soil can be prepared balls for bait. They need to be dried a little and thrown into the water, they dissolve in about 30 minutes. Undigested corn will be absorbed by sazan confidently, without fear of anything. Large grains hold well on the hook itself.
Another quick way to prepare corn is to steam it in a thermos for a day. Grains are simply poured with boiling water. Remember that the thermos flask must be glass in order to retain heat well inside.
Sweet corn. This method is used for catching carp in the winter and involves the use of ordinary canned corn, which can be purchased at almost any store. It is attractive for its dense large grains - they are perfectly held on the hook. The only drawback of this method is the high final cost of corn. Of course, if you are engaged in serious fishing.
Sour fermented corn. Fermentation of corn is a process of grain fermentation, as a result of which lactic acid is formed, which dissolves the outer cover of grains. Enzymes that attract fish are released.
The easiest corn recipe
Cereal corn should be poured with water and let it brew for 2 days. Then you need to drain the water and cook the corn for an hour on low heat, periodically adding flavors.
This process can be compared with the decomposition of sugar under the influence of yeast, when brewing is insisted. An interesting fact: fish pecks very quickly and without a doubt on soured corn with a smell that is clearly unattractive to humans.
Artificial look of corn. The method is considered quite popular and successful. For him, they take artificial corn with the addition of aromatic liquids, which attract fish to bait. The bait can be used several times. If you explain it as simply as possible: you create a strong chemical signal for the fish to provoke it to bite - this is the main advantage of this option. True, it is absolutely not suitable for small fish. The cost of such corn is twice the cost of canned, but the economy due to reusable use, the ability not to fly off hooks or equipment make it attractive to fishermen.
How can catch be improved?
The most effective methods to organize a successful bite:
- Use a special supplement based on dry blood of fish.
- Increase gear sensitivity.
- To make a bait, taking pheromones as a basis.
How is corn hooked?
With a large number of different equipment for fishing, there are only 2 fundamental methods of packing corn.
- Classical. Grains are mounted immediately on the hook. You can use from three to ten grains. You can string them randomly so that the nozzle as a result looks natural. In grain, “eyes” are most often pierced. Most experts claim that it is not necessary to hide the sting by the hook, but you can always close it with a bloodworm, maggot, or worm.
- The hair extension, which takes its roots from the British Isles, is very popular. The key idea is that the nozzle is located outside the hook tip, on the “hair”, several centimeters behind the hook. To create a snap you need special knowledge, skills and additional tools: mounting needle, cambric and more. All this can easily be found in specialized stores. A simple manufacturing method is to secure the hair with a loop in the center of the hook hook. It will be much better if an experienced fisherman shows you how to do the right equipment.
It remains only to collect your equipment and go look for a suitable place for fishing. Believe me, the efforts made are worth it. Of course, for the first time it is better to enlist the help and support of a person who has experience in catching carp. So you can quickly navigate, choose the right terrain, as well as prepare the necessary gear for a successful and effective fishing.
Moreover, if you are lucky and peck a truly large individual, the help of a partner will definitely be useful to you. After all, not a single large catch can do without a memorable photo of a happy and proud fisherman with his prey. Yes, and try freshly prepared fish is much nicer in a great company.