Make snap on Cupid. Catching grass carp, the best ways. Baits and nozzles for catching grass carp
This fish belongs to the carp family, which means that the same gear is suitable for catching it as for carp fishing. As a rule, these are powerful rods equipped with a powerful reel on which the required amount of fishing line of a certain thickness is wound. Very often, after bites of grass carp, fishermen have broken rods. Therefore, the equipment of gear should be approached responsibly. If bites of large individuals are expected, then it is better to use a “braid”, with a thickness of 0.3 mm and hooks of sizes 10-12. An ordinary bell can be used as a bite signaling device, although few people use it lately.
The spring is a kind of feeder designed for bottom equipment. As a rod, it is better to use modern,. They are convenient in that the bite is transmitted to the tip of the rod, which is the bite signaling device. It is better to bait foam balls on the hooks so that they do not get lost at the bottom, but are in the water column. Alternatively, this is a combination of a foam ball with some kind of bait. In this case, you need to make sure that the hooks with the bait are raised up from the bottom.
Other types are also suitable as feeders, such as the "method", "nipple" or ordinary cylindrical or square feeders.
Catching cupid on a float rod
The use of float gear is possible if the subtleties of catching this fish are taken into account. The main condition is that the bait is at a certain depth, which is controlled with the help of foam and a pellet, which is part of the equipment. The bait should be 5-20 cm above the bottom level, which is determined experimentally in the process of fishing.
With the advent of technoplankton, it has become much easier to catch grass carp. What types of baits were not used when catching it, given the fact that grass carp is a herbivorous fish. Technoplankton barrels can be used for any type of fishing: both bottom fishing and float fishing. Hooks, as in previous cases, are supplied with foam balls or a combination of foam with nozzles of various origins. Once in the water, technoplankton creates a cloud of nutrients that attract grass carp. Very often, fishermen leave their hooks naked, but disguised in a barrel of technoplankton. In the process of absorbing technoplankton, grass carp also sucks in hooks, which it is unlikely to get rid of.
They use boilie rigs, including hair rigs. Either floating boilies, or peas or corn are attached to the hair. If corn or peas are used, then there is a need to combine such baits with foam. In this case, it is necessary to observe the sequence of the location of the bait and the foam. Styrofoam is planted last, so that the hair with corn or peas seems to stick out of the ground.
Video "Tackle for catching cupid"
In the literature devoted to the techniques and methods of fishing, until recently, fishing for silver carp and grass carp was attributed to the sports section. This is explained by the fact that its reproduction under natural conditions in our latitudes is impossible, especially in water bodies where this fish was launched for reclamation purposes. The population of grass carp was not so large, moreover, it naturally decreased due to the hunting of predatory fish on it.
But in last years more of these fish. Nevertheless, grass carp are still much smaller in ponds compared to silver carp, and here's why.
When stocking reservoirs, they adhere to a certain ratio in the number of launched fish. So, taking into account the different growth rates, the optimal ratio of grass carp, white and bighead carp in ponds should be 1:3:2. The ratio is due to the fact that such conditions contribute to the fullest possible use of the food resources of pond farms. And the best (that is, maximum) use of food resources also contributes to better reclamation of water bodies.
Be that as it may, but the ratio of fry of these fish species in broodstock shows that in the sum of silver carps in a reservoir, on average, there are on average 5 times more than white carps.
Several conclusions follow from what has been said. Firstly, grass carp is a rarer and smaller fish. Secondly, active fishing for this fish began relatively recently, and therefore, anglers simply did not have time to develop effective and at the same time universal fishing methods and unambiguously catchy gear installations.
They catch grass carp on bottom gear (feeder), on a float rod, and also on spinning.
The float should probably be more effective during the summer months, when the bottom is already too thick, and so you need to raise the hook quite high - not just above the bottom surface, but also above the abundant bottom vegetation.
Bottom gear should work better in the spring, while the underwater flora has not yet grown, and the coastal water has not risen, that is, the bottom is relatively clean.
Here we should mention the Zig Rig carp rig, which, although it is a bottom rig, allows you to fish in the water column, that is, raise the hook with a nozzle to any distance from the bottom. This type of rigging has been discussed in detail in the chapter on carp fishing.
To catch this fish, strong and reliable elements of carp gear are used, the features of which have already been described in previous chapters. Nevertheless, it is worth dwelling on the features of each of the existing methods of catching grass carp in more detail.
Bottom tackle on grass carp
The load is not used with this equipment. For casting, the weight of the feeder is quite enough - the spring into which the bait is hammered.
Despite the fact that earlier it was said about the expediency of using carp elements when mounting gear for catching grass carp, carp hooks may not be the best solution.
First, carp hooks, while strong, are heavy on their own. Therefore, in order to lift them above the surface of the bottom and silt with a nozzle, more than one foam ball may be required. A bulky construction of several corn grains and foam balls may not attract, but only frighten the already very cautious and timid representative of cyprinids.
You can get out of the situation by using a floating bait instead of a heavy and therefore sinking natural bait - for example, artificial floating corn, which looks and smells like natural, but does not require frequent replacement.
But if you are a fan of purely natural baits, then get ready to check the buoyancy of the rig before each cast, varying the number of corn (or peas, or corn with peas) on the hook and the number of foam balls. In addition, it is known that the nozzle when catching grass carp should hide the sting of the hook: in an attempt to try the bait, he can prick himself, spit out the hook, get scared and hide. And this is not at all included in the plans of the fisherman.
For this reason, it is better to use hooks made of thin hardened wire for boilie equipment for bottom mounting. They are lighter than regular cyprinids. In the case of using canned corn, two or three grains and two or three foam balls can be put on such a hook. It is clear that in the case of using an artificial floating nozzle (artificial grains), it will be possible to do without foam.
The described type of bottom mounting involves lifting the hook with a nozzle above the bottom surface, but not by much. But the Zig Rig equipment is more versatile in this regard.
The obvious advantage of mounting a Zig Rig for carp fishing is due to the habits of this fish, which, as you know, likes to be at different depths and in different layers of water.
You can adapt this type of rigging to catching grass carp by replacing the standard carp hook, which is rough for this fish, with a more elegant one made of thin hardened wire.
Float tackle for catching grass carp
In the summer months, the upper layers of water warm up better, while the bottom layers can be colder not only due to the depth, but also to the springs and springs that feed the reservoir. Amur is a heat-loving fish, therefore it keeps at medium depths and in the upper layers of the water, that is, where it is warmer.
This is probably why those who catch this fish in the summer months note that float tackle is more effective.
For float fishing grass carp use a match rod, plug rod and spinning rod. It is not advisable to catch cupid with a fly rod, because due to the lack of shock-absorbing elements (not counting the tip), breaks can occur.
The action of fly rods can withstand the playing of not too large fish, which sometimes come across during fishing not specifically for cupid, but for any other fish. But we are not talking about such cases.
For targeted fishing of these representatives of the carp family, when the calculation is to catch large specimens, only powerful rods are suitable, the same as those used in carp fishing. There is no fundamental difference in what type of rod you choose. The only selection criterion is the action of the rod. Jerks of even medium-sized carp are very powerful and confident, so good shock-absorbing properties of the rod, especially when using an inextensible line, are simply necessary.
In float fishing for grass carp, the most important thing is the presentation of a hook with a nozzle. Therefore, the creation of a truly promising montage should be taken seriously.
The expected performance of the tackle is always based on the knowledge of the character of the fish. The distinctive features of the nature of the white carp are, on the one hand, caution and shyness, and on the other hand, the readiness to absorb everything that grows at the depth of the reservoir and along the shore. Therefore, a hook with a nozzle should imitate as best as possible something edible that has fallen into the water and is slowly sinking, for example, a leaf of reed torn off by the wind.
Thus, it can be expected that most grass carp bites will occur on slowly falling bait.
What is important to pay attention to in this installation? Firstly, the leader should be long enough to allow the baited hook to sink slowly and naturally into the water column. Secondly, in order for the hook to sink as slowly as possible, it makes sense, if necessary, to lighten it by planting a foam ball, or use a floating artificial nozzle or a floating boilie. You can use the traditional crust of white bread - the hook will be completely hidden in it, and it will sink very naturally due to the slow soaking of the bread.
By the way, some anglers express doubts about the mandatory masking of the hook with a nozzle. And their arguments make you think about how important this really is.
Nevertheless, such a point of view exists. And if you take it into account, you can try to connect the installation using a carp hook with a hair rig and stick corn and foam balls and their combinations not on the hook itself, but on the hair. In addition, the use of a hair hook rig provides an opportunity to dream up with baits, especially since when angling carp on ordinary carp rigs, grass carp is sometimes spotted. You can try this yourself by equipping the hair of the hook with a small floating boilie, and test the assumptions in practice.
But back to the description of the basic installation for float fishing for cupid.
The next (third) feature of this mount is the divided load. The main sinker in this installation is a small olive weighing about 1 g. The shepherd not only allows you to quickly straighten the fishing line in the water, while simultaneously allowing the lightweight hook with the nozzle to slowly sink. It also plays another very important role.
When the fish takes the bait, thanks to the pellet, the shepherd does not immediately notice that she has caught the hook, and fearlessly swallows it deeper. Spitting out the hook, feeling its sharp sting, is much more difficult for her. Without a shed, immediately when swallowing the hook, she would feel the weight of the main sinker pulling the line, and, frightened, she tried to spit out the baited hook as quickly as possible.
Thus, the described installation of a float rod allows not only to simulate the free settling of food that accidentally ended up in the water, but also makes the fish not immediately feel that it has already become prey, and therefore more confidently hook.
By the way, sometimes cupid is hunted with float gear without any load at all. This achieves approximately the same effect as already described for assembly with divided weight.
It is possible to improve the proposed model by using not one, but several smaller pellets at once. This will even more disperse the load on the main line and make the notch even less noticeable for the fish.
You can also install such a pop-up nozzle on the hook, which will allow the hook not only to sink more slowly after the weights, but also at a certain moment “hang in a predatory position”, that is, with the sting down. The described montage can theoretically become even more effective, since in this case not only the aforementioned character traits of Cupid, but also the structure of his mouth will be taken into account.
In this installation option, the distance between the main weight-olive and the last pellet can be up to 40 cm, and from it to the hook - 20-30 cm (depending on the height of the bottom grass cover)1.
When starting installation, you should take into account the time of year when you will catch cupid. So, unlike the spring bottom gear, when all the hooks lie on the bottom, any summer gear should be made so that the hook with the nozzle floats 3-5 cm above the tops of the grass. This applies to both feeder equipment with a spring and float.
Catching grass carp on spinning
They catch grass carp and spinning. Any strong rod equipped with a solid reel will do.
Fishing line in this case, as with other fishing methods, they are chosen depending on the size of the potential prey, but in any case, it is strong enough. The tackle does not require a float or a sinker - they will only be a hindrance. As a bite signaling device, especially when fishing from a boat, it is convenient to use a signaling ring. This simple adaptation is very sensitive to everything that happens under water.
The signaling ring is tied to the first access ring from the "tulip" with a piece of fishing line 4-6 cm longer than the end of the spinning rod. When casting is performed, the ring is on the rod and does not interfere with casting. When it is done, you just need to slightly tilt the end of the rod and lightly shake it onto the fishing line. The ring will fix the tension of the fishing line. Thanks to him, even a weak bite, characteristic of a cautious cupid, becomes noticeable. When hooking, the ring will fly off on the rod, without interfering with playing the fish.
Signaling rings are produced for fishing in the dark, which is also very convenient when hunting this type of fish. They also have another quality that is quite important when fishing for carp - noiselessness.
Fishing with a stationary floating lure
A very interesting method of catching grass carp is fishing with a floating lure. Suggested by Bruno
Brennsteiner is a famous Spanish sports angler with 25 years of experience in carp fishing.
In this method of fishing, he proceeded from observations of fish. According to his observations, bread floating on the surface of the water attracted large fish. At first Bruno tried to catch them on floating bread with a free release of fishing line. However, when a light breeze began to blow, the bait quickly drifted out of the field of view of grass carp, so he decided to feed the bait stationary.
Bruno put a sinker weighing from 80 g with a large eye on the main line and stopped it with a plastic bead. At the lower end of the main line, he made a loop to which he attached a leash. Against the background of fish weighing up to 30 kg, the leash with a diameter of 0.22 mm looked like nothing more than a cobweb.
As bait, he preferred pieces of stale baguette, because dry bread has better buoyancy than fresh bread, and after a few minutes in the water it still gets completely wet. Cupid himself tastes both stale and fresh bread.
The size of the lure plays an important role. Pieces of bread should be at least the size of a matchbox so that the ubiquitous carp and bream do not outstrip the white carp.
He also paid attention to the choice of hook. Special attention, guided by the fact that when hooking, the hook should quickly come out of a piece of bread and stick into the lip of the fish. Therefore, he preferred thin zander hooks to heavy hooks made of thick wire.
He fastened a rather large piece of bread crust to the hook with the help of a nozzle needle so that the hook completely passed through the bread. When the crust is at the base of the shank of the hook, the sting should be immersed in the flesh of the bread. In this case, except for a piece of bread, the fish will not see anything.
Bruno also suggested using reels with a larger spool diameter. The fishing line lies on them in large rings, which come off the spool more easily when the bread begins to float. After casting, the rod can be placed on a single stand at an angle of approximately 45° to the surface of the water.
The line between the tip of the rod and the sinker must be taut. In early summer and autumn, when there is a lot of debris floating on the surface, it can be difficult to follow the bread bait from a long distance. Therefore, in order not to constantly look at the water, Bruno suggested hanging a signaling ring between the lower throughput rings.
He also noted: if, when biting, the signaling ring jumped up sharply, it means that an ordinary carp took the bait. If the ring moved up and down, then almost always the bait had grass carp. Because, unlike carp, he first chewed bread before swallowing the bait.
Bruno Brennsteiner used the above method in not too deep places, but, as he himself notes, this is not important. His method with the supply of a stationary floating bait is also suitable for deeper waters. It successfully catches quarry lakes up to 15 m deep with it.
He also notes that on unfavorable days, when white cupids only circle around bread or lightly pinch it, a little trick helps not to be left without a catch. Bread should not be served at the very surface, but somewhat lower. So that it is exactly at the height of the fish's mouth and it is easier to grab this nozzle by analogy with her usual herbal food.
Reasoning about lines
In order for the choice of fishing line to be truly conscious, it is enough to say that grass carp is caught in the places of its feeding, that is, near thickets of aquatic vegetation, not to mention the fact that this is generally a very strong fish, which, with an effective bite and subsequent fighting, resists for a long time and sharply.
Imagine that during the cast towards the reeds you accidentally caught on the grass. If your rig is made on a monofilament, even if it is strong, in order to free the equipment without loss, you may need to be directly next to the hook. That is, to get to it by swimming or by boat. But not everyone has a boat, and there may be no desire to go into the water at all. And to scare the fish with your invasion of its element is also not very correct.
When using braid, it will be enough just to make a jerk towards you - a braided cord of the same diameter as the monofilament is stronger, it will not break, but rather tear out a piece of grass, after which it will be possible to recast.
On the other hand, an argument in favor of using monofilaments can be their lesser visibility, which is important when catching shy fish. But here it's up to you. However, do not forget that fishing luck can often outweigh all arguments in favor of stealth gear.
White carp is a herbivorous fish from the carp family, as well as the only representative of its kind. This breed is very much appreciated by many fishermen due to not only tasty, but also healthy meat, which includes a large number of various vitamins and beneficial nutrients. This fish can be caught different ways, all of them have their own specific features, features that will be discussed in detail in the proposed article.
rigging
You can catch grass carp on the most different gear, all of them in certain situations can show good efficiency and provide a decent catch. First of all, it is necessary to consider the features of this process, if the choice fell on the donkey, its equipment will look like this:
It is also very common to catch grass carp on float gear, the most effective are massive carp models. Bolognese or fly rods usually don't do well, so most anglers opt for match rods or poles.
General requirements to snap are given below:
- The maximum diameter of the working line is 0.25-0.3 mm, while it must be good quality and with a high elasticity index to withstand the resistance of strong prey.
- A leash is required, usually its diameter is 0.2-0.25 mm, depending on the thickness of the working line.
- Hooks are used from No. 8 to No. 12, the choice depends on the size of the intended prey, fishing conditions, as well as the diameter of the fishing line used.
- The rod can be virtually anything, models with a classic action are suitable, but you will need to abandon the ultra-light and light options.
- The rod model can be virtually any with a standard action, but you will need to abandon the ultra-light and light options. The selected tackle should have a sufficient level of sensitivity so that even the lightest bites can be felt.
Nozzles and bait
The white carp has a rather extensive diet, which allows anglers to choose a large number of different baits. It is recommended to have a whole set with you. various options, which will allow you to choose the required variety directly at the place of fishing, after the preferences of the prey living in a particular reservoir become known. Most often used as nozzles:
- Corn, while it can be both fresh and boiled, the only requirement is the absence of strong-smelling flavors that can scare away potential prey with their aroma.
- Young cucumbers can be used as an independent bait or as an additional component in the manufacture of mixtures that are used both as bait and complementary foods.
- Maggots or worms are also often good at attracting the attention of grass carp, although he prefers food of plant origin. Such baits are most often used during fishing in cool temperatures or periods when this breed begins to actively feed.
- The dough, but it is necessary to add any herbal ingredients to it, otherwise the fish may ignore such a bait.
- Succulent plants in fact always attract grass carp, as they form the basis of its diet in its natural habitat. Fresh stems of reeds or reeds, pea leaves, clover are best suited.
- Bait in the form of granules, which is purchased in fishing stores. It is recommended to abandon all universal options, as they usually show a low degree of effectiveness. More effective are specialized mixtures designed for catching representatives of the carp family.
How and what to feed?
The use of bait mixtures greatly increases the efficiency of fishing. Experienced anglers are advised to cook their own lure, which is able to create muddy pillars in the pond, which attracts prey even from the farthest distances. To do this, you can use the following recipe:
There is another recipe for complementary foods, which is very often used when catching grass carp on float rods. Its main advantages are the availability and low cost of all ingredients, as well as the simplicity of cooking technology, detailed instructions is given below:
- It is first necessary to boil millet, which is then mixed with several standard packs of store-bought bait mixture designed for carp or crucian carp.
- One loaf of black bread well soaked with water and a glass of steamed cake are added to the resulting mixture.
- A few bananas and a handful of corn are added, after which the mixture is thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
- The resulting thick mixture is necessary for modeling bait balls, the recommended size should be no larger than an ordinary orange.
The last recipe is designed to produce a mixture with a more viscous structure, making it ideal for springing when fishing on bottom tackle. A detailed algorithm of actions is given below:
When using any bait mixes, two basic rules must be followed: Do not use all the bait all at once, as it can be useful for feeding the place, which allows you to keep the already attracted fish in close proximity. Feeding the place should be carried out in a reasonable and moderate amount, since the main purpose of such manipulations is only to attract fish to the right place. Otherwise, there is a risk of overfeeding it, after which the prey will stop responding to the bait being thrown.
How to increase the catch of fish?
For 7 years of active passion for fishing, I have found dozens of ways to improve the bite. Here are the most effective ones:
- Biting activator. This pheromone additive lures fish the most in cold and warm water. .
- Raise gear sensitivity. Read the appropriate manuals for the particular type of tackle.
- Lures based pheromones.
Fishing in different seasons
Winter
In winter, catching the former cupid is actually never practiced, since this breed is characterized by increased thermophilicity. As soon as the temperature in the reservoir drops below + 10-13 ° C, the fish notices a sharp loss of appetite, due to which there are no bites at all.
Spring
The fishing season resumes in the spring, its start depends on the climatic conditions of the region where fishing is carried out. Most often, biting resumes no earlier than mid-April or early May. It is not required to additionally feed the grass carp, since after the winter it is quite active and has a good appetite, best bait any suitable fresh vegetation will appear at this time. It is recommended to choose shallow water as a place for fishing, as it warms up much faster.
Summer
Summer period is very good time for hunting grass carp, since already in the first days of June his activity increases, which has a positive effect on the bite. A significant improvement in conditions and temperature conditions in the habitat leads to the fact that the fish begins to experience zhor, so virtually all types of baits are effective, and additional feeding is not required. A stable bite will be observed until the water warms up to +25 ° C, since after that the grass carp starts spawning.
Autumn
Catching grass carp in autumn is much more difficult, so only experienced anglers go fishing at this time of the year. This is due to the impossibility of predicting the bite, since it is directly dependent on the amount of precipitation (for example, if you chose a lake), temperature changes and other weather features.
If at the beginning of autumn the weather is relatively warm and at the same time sunny, then the summer bite persists, however, with the predominance of cloudy and rainy days, the prey begins to behave more passively. This is due to the fact that the fish feels the approach of cold weather and begins to prepare for winter, but in most cases the probability of successful fishing remains until mid-October. After this, attempts can be stopped, since grass carp will try to stay close to the bottom surface and be in a sleepy state.
The basic principles and features of catching grass carp were discussed in detail in the article, summing up, we can give the following recommendations that may be useful to novice anglers:
White carp is acclimatized in many countries of the former Soviet Union, it was taken and distributed from the Amur River basin. People came up with the idea to use the taste preferences of this large fast-growing fish to clean ponds, canals and lakes from grass and phytoplankton.
In addition, the fish has fatty and tasty meat, which is important for pond breeding. These properties of grass carp became the main reasons for the mass distribution of fish.
They catch grass carp with float or bottom gear.
The use of a feeder gives the angler some advantages in hunting for trophy fish. Firstly, it is the possibility of long-range and accurate casting. Secondly, simultaneous feeding and catching fish. And, thirdly, it is excellent sensitivity.
tackle
Since grass carp reaches a mass of 20 kg, strong and reliable tackle is required to catch such trophy fish.
- Perfect fit feeder rod 3.6 m with test load 40-80 g.
- Size coils should be 3000-3500.
- As main line you can use braided or monofilament with a diameter of 0.25-0.3 mm.
- For the manufacture of leashes you will need a piece of fishing line 30-80 cm thick 0.2 mm.
- The main requirement for hook- sharpness and quality workmanship.
rigging
For fishing on feeder tackle, the following methods of mounting the feeder are used:
- loop system
For fishing in stagnant waters, they work equally well. As for the use of feeders, the angler should have not only classic “cages” in his arsenal different sizes, but constructions of the “method” type, from which bait is washed out for a long time. This often attracts grass carp to the feeder and then to the offered bait.
Baits and nozzles
Previously, grass carp was caught mainly on unusual plant baits:
- dandelion stems and leaves
- willow, corn, cabbage leaves
- bean and pea pods
- dough cooked on juice or decoction of greens
- silk thread (green)
However, when artificially grown, the fish also liked the classic (for anglers) baits:
- corn
- boilies
- worm
- bloodworm
- maggot
For 7 years of active passion for fishing, I have found dozens of ways to improve the bite. Here are the most effective ones:
- Biting activator. This pheromone additive lures fish the most in cold and warm water. Discussion of the Hungry Fish bite activator.
- Raise gear sensitivity. Read the appropriate manuals for the particular type of tackle.
- Lures based pheromones.
Lure
The main quality of bait for grass carp is considered to be a large amount of the mixture. The daily norm of dry bait mass can reach up to 7 kg.
As for the composition of the mixture, store-bought baits are suitable for catching carp on a feeder. A good effect is the addition of one package of leavening ingredients such as “Bomb” to the dry mix.
When falling into the water, the floating components loosen the lump and create a vertical column of turbidity at the point of catching. This attracts grass carp from nearby water beds.
In the moistened mixture, you can add hemp seeds and a little bit of the nozzle that will be used for fishing.
Paternoster Gardner is the best feeder equipment for fishing on a silty bottom.Differences, advantages and disadvantages of both types of bottom gear.
In the guide for choosing spinning rods.
The dependence of biting on the time of year
White carp is a heat-loving fish. Biting begins only after the water warms up to 13-15°C. At this time, the first greens appear in the reservoirs, which feed the fish. As the water warms up, the bite of grass carp improves. The fish actively feeds until the autumn cold, when the water cools down to 10°C.
Fishing in the spring
The beginning of the spring biting of grass carp is observed in the second half of April or early May. At this time, it is better to fish for fresh greens, bloodworms and worms.
Tackle should be thrown onto warmed shallows, and abundant feeding at this time is not required. The fish is not yet very strong, it is not able to provide decent resistance when playing.
Summer fishing
The best time for is summer. Starting from the first half of June, there is a steady bite, which can turn into zhor in July. Fishing should be done on such plant baits as:
- corn
- slices of fresh cucumber
- berries and fruit fragments
- filamentous algae
The bite steadily improves until the spawning period, which occurs at a water temperature of 25°C.
Catching in autumn
White carp is able to feed all autumn in favorable weather. But the bite is stable only in warm cloudy weather. Prolonged cold snaps and prolonged bad weather harm fishing, because the fish stop feeding. When the water temperature drops after the first night frosts, grass carp stops pecking, preparing for wintering.
Catching grass carp on a feeder is an interesting and exciting process. Fish often swim near the surface, creating breakers and whirlpools near the bait itself. And when the tip of the feeder shudders, the angler needs to be ready for a fight with large and strong prey.
It is that it actively eats various aquatic vegetation. This quality of it leads to the fact that the reservoir where it lives is gradually cleared of various algae. In our latitudes, it is not found in natural conditions.
In order to be able to catch it, grass carp is bred artificially. He eats quite a lot of food. In practice, during the day he eats an amount of food that is equal to his own weight.
Biting calendar by fishing seasons
It is well caught from early May to mid-September. The weather he prefers is clear and windless. They are caught mainly during daylight hours. However, night fishing may be successful.
If you prefer to catch this particular fish, then the probability that you will catch it in an ordinary reservoir by accident is almost zero. You need to look for it where it is bred artificially. There is also a small chance of catching it in places where it is not currently bred, but was in the past.
The most successful will be early spring, a time when the grass has not yet begun to grow. Do not forget that this fish prefers warm water. The chances of catching will greatly increase when the water is warmer. The conditional limit can be considered a temperature of 15 ° C.
If the water is colder, there is practically no chance to catch grass carp. At a temperature that is less than 10°C of heat, this fish simply falls into a stupor and practically stops moving. At this time, trying to catch her is completely useless. What does such a fish do in winter? She huddles in flocks and, covered with a thick layer of mucus secreted by them, freezes in immobility, waiting for the cold season.
Tackle for catching grass carp
For this kind fishing can be effective various ways fishing. Let's talk about some of them.
match rod
This tackle allows the fisherman to feel more confident. It gives a good opportunity to make a long-range and fairly accurate cast. If there is a baitrunner on the reel, then it is able to provide significant assistance in playing this large and strong fish.
It can be at different depths, so a running float is suitable for it. effective fishing. With this method of fishing, experienced fishermen do not recommend using braid. The reason for this is its rigidity and good visibility in the water.
Such a fishing rod is characterized by both its rigidity and long length. It is not thrown, but simply kept over a certain place. Groundbait is done using a special cup, which is delivered to the place with the help of a rod.
The plug rod allows you to make spot bait in a strictly defined place and makes it possible to play by lifting the hook up and releasing it. The only disadvantage of this gear is its high cost.
Bottom tackle
The use of such gear will be especially effective when fishing far from the coast. This is especially effective during the summer months, when the heat drives the grass carp into deeper layers of water.
Feeder
Feeder fishing is quite effective for catching grass carp. Installation can be done in one of the following ways:
Key characteristics of tackle design
When catching grass carp, you need to take into account that this is not only an active and voracious fish, but also quite heavy. Therefore, the tackle to capture it must be powerful enough.
- fishing line. Here you can use both braid and monofilament. In this case, you need to understand that the line will be not only hard, but also too noticeable for the fish. The monofilament due to its elasticity is able to somewhat weaken the jerks of this large and strong fish when playing it. The thickness of the fishing line or cord is recommended to take no less than 0.6 millimeters.
- Leash. The leash must also be strong enough. Its minimum thickness will be 0.2 mm, but 0.4 mm or more is best.
- Hook. When biting, it is quite difficult to determine the moment when cupid needs to be hooked. Before swallowing the hook, he usually touches the bait with his lips several times, which looks like soft jerks. Therefore, it is very important that the hook is sharp enough and does not allow the fish to break loose. Hook size should be 7 or 8.
- rod. If you use a rod that is too long with little test, then this big fish can break easily. It is best to use a not very long rod 3.6 m long with a test of at least 40 grams.
- Coil. The reel must also provide the strength of the tackle and reliability in the process of fishing. For this one, the size of which is 3000 is suitable.
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- Biting activator. This pheromone additive lures fish the most in cold and warm water. Discussion of the Hungry Fish bite activator.
- Raise gear sensitivity. Read the appropriate manuals for the particular type of tackle.
- Lures based pheromones.
Bait white carp
In order to attract prey, you do not need to spare bait. However, it must be taken into account that not every bait in this case will go into action. In its natural habitat, grass carp eats only plant foods.
You need to know that experienced fishermen, in addition to a one-time preliminary feeding, make small complementary foods throughout the fishing itself. Also, do not forget about the excellent appetite of this fish. You will need a lot of bait. If there is too little natural food in the reservoir where it is bred, then this procedure significantly increases the chances of a good catch.
In addition, you need to remember that he eats plant foods, which means that you need to look for him where there is a lot of it.
For bait you can use purchased mixtures that are designed specifically for this species or for carp. In the process of their use, a cloud of white turbidity is formed, which is able to attract such fish. It is important to keep Cupid for a long time in one place. Therefore, the feeding procedure itself should be quite plentiful. It is important to note that overfeeding this fish will not work. She is too greedy for that.
Baits and Lures
To attract it, you can use a variety of baits not only of plant origin.
- Animal origin. Despite the fact that it is a peaceful fish, some baits of animal origin work well for it. In particular, it is about moth, or worms.
- vegetable origin. Most herbal baits will work for her.
It is important to choose ones that will hold well on the hook.
These include various filamentous algae,or cucumber slices.
Subtleties of fishing: technique and tactics
First you need to feed the fish for several days. The fishing itself can take place in appearance rather sluggishly.
The fact is that the cupid swallows the bait gradually, making several successive attempts. Therefore, it is important to determine the right moment when to hook it.
When fighting, you need to take the cupid away from the vegetation, where he strives to hide. You shouldn't drag him out. It is better to do this with the help of a landing net.
- It is necessary to catch fish in the first place where there is a lot of vegetation. It is in these places that you are more likely to meet grass carp.
- You can't complain about food. It takes a lot to attract this fish. Sometimes total weight dry bait reaches seven kilograms.
- For bait, you can also use a kind of "sandwich", for example, maggot, bloodworm and algae.
- Cupid is perfectly caught at any time of the day. You can go fishing both during the day and at night.
- During the hot summer months, the fish avoid swimming near the surface and prefer to stay in the depths.
