Match fishing for crucian carp in open water

Catching crucian carp with a match fishing rod requires specialized gear and certain equipment elements. However, for those fishermen who have mastered this fishing technique, new horizons open up that are inaccessible to those who fish with a float rod. Catching crucian carp for a match is relevant in the following cases:

• the fish is cautious before spawning;
• The crucian carp stands at a great distance from the shore.

And trophy specimens become more intelligent with age, so they go beyond the limits of the fly float cast at a distance of 30 meters or more.

Correct installation of a match fishing rod

Since we are talking about long distances, only long match rods (the length of which starts from 4 meters) will provide a successful result. Pay attention to the test (10–20 g). With such a length, of course, it will be a folding or telescopic rod. Which option is best, you ask? Perhaps consisting of 3 parts. And best of all - made of carbon fiber.

It is convenient to transport and install immediately upon arrival at the site. And another important point concerns the material - carbon fiber. The fact is that it allows the fisherman, when catching crucian carp on a match fishing rod, to sensitively catch the slightest shocks and jerks under water when the fish is “interested” in the bait. And this significantly helps to control the situation.

If you want to successfully fish for crucian carp, take care of an inertia-free reel (from 0.14 to 0.18 mm - a fishing line of this thickness is ideal). Use a small spool. Such that long-distance casting can be easily accomplished.

Now regarding the floats. A win-win option for long distances is floats with heavy (at least 8 g) weight. The MULTICOLOR model is recommended. The fisherman sees such a float well from afar, and sees equally well both on the “sink” and on the “rise”. A flexible antenna that does not break and has good sensitivity; perfectly conveys bites, so the fisherman is always aware of the slightest “body movements” of the crucian carp. Also make sure there are washers with which the load capacity of the float can be easily adjusted. This nuance makes installation more convenient and easier.

Match fishing montage

Since we are talking about long distances, keep in mind that catching crucian carp with a match fishing rod involves sliding installation. How it's done. Firstly, the fraction of weights from below serves to ensure that the float rests against it. Secondly, there is a locking unit (well, or a silicone stopper) on top. The role of the sinker will be perfectly performed by the olive without slipping. Cambrics fix it, and to the desired condition you can load it with ordinary shot.

Experience shows that sinkers positioned in this way give the rig maximum sensitivity and make the rod responsive to the slightest movements underwater. In addition, the equipment is protected from tangling (and this is an extremely important point, because fishing takes place on long casts). The tool is natural and convenient to use. Always brings good results when fishing for crucian carp (which is famous for its caution).

It is impossible not to say a few important words about the swivel - one of the required elements to ensure high-quality casting (specifically over long distances using match fishing rods). Without it, it would be impossible to reel in the rig without twisting the line.

What about the leash? What hooks are appropriate to use for crucian carp? We recommend Owner 56537 (line 0.12 mm thick is the best option). By the way, the mentioned Owner 56537 hook is valuable because it has special notches on the upper part of the forearm. So there is no way for a hooked worm to slide off the hook.

Match equipment for catching crucian carp in the summer

There is an opinion that sometimes in the summer crucian carp washes closer to the coastal edge. However, on wide reservoirs, fly gear is not able to reach its habitat areas. The fact is that at a distance of up to two to three tens of meters, algae grows rapidly, and the fly rod simply cannot reach them.

There are two options here: either put on a fishing suit and go into the water, or sit comfortably on the shore with a match fishing rod. It is difficult to visually determine the location of crucian carp at this time of year, but knowing the rules by which an experienced fisherman identifies promising places will not leave you without a catch.

Having prepared a match according to the recommendations in our article “Match fishing: from fishing rod rigging to casting technique,” ​​we fish the entire coastal zone in search of fish, because in the summer there are no longer the same schools that were observed in the spring, crucian carp simply spread throughout the entire water area in search of food. It is again possible to lure fish to the fishing spot using bait.

We repeat that unfamiliar flavorings will play a negative role in attracting crucian carp, so in the recipe you should be content with the classics:

Unlike carp fishing, where large fractions are used, here they require smaller ones. Through experience, fishermen have long learned to create various compositions of bait for catching crucian carp, and finding them on the Internet is not difficult.

Match rigging for crucian carp fishing involves a blind mount of the float, since fishing is often carried out at relatively shallow depths. At this time, crucian carp feeds in the lower layers of the water, but the upper layers are saturated with small fish, which immediately rush to the bait.

In order to cut off all the little things, the equipment is mounted so that the tuning weights are located closer to the hook, then the nozzle will sink into the water faster, without giving the roach or bleak time to react to it. Another method for cutting off unnecessary fish is to throw dry bait away from the fishing spot. Carried away by the current or wind, it will carry the fish along with it.

Bait for crucian carp when fishing with a match rod

Immediately after you have prepared your tackle, start mixing the bait. We recommend that you opt for industrial bait (one that is designed for carp and crucian carp in reservoirs). Just add some universal bait to it. Good advice on flavoring - it should be minimal; in terms of color - light colors are preferred. Compliance with these conditions will allow you not to scare off the crucian carp, whose caution is legendary!

After mixing the bait, begin to slowly add water to it, then mix the mixture to the desired consistency. How long to add water? A reasonable question. Periodically try to form a lump with one hand and immediately crumble it. As soon as this becomes difficult to do, stop adding water. Avoid overwatering (there is no need for excess water). And keep in mind: for the mixture to absorb all the moisture, it takes approximately 12–15 minutes.

Place of depth measurement, choice of distance

While the bait is “coming to mind”, in the meantime, you are looking for a suitable place where catching crucian carp with a match fishing rod will, in your opinion, be most effective. Once you have identified a suitable fishing spot, you need to measure its depth. To do this, do the following. First, temporarily move all weights down. Secondly, set the depth (by eye, approximately). The position of the float on the surface will change every now and then, as these changes increase the set depth or, accordingly, decrease it.

Now it’s time to look at the other side of the reservoir and speculatively select a landmark there. And feel free to make the first cast. After measuring the depth at your fishing point, be sure to record this depth. A stopper knot will help you with this (don't forget to leave long ends, as they should fit easily into the rings) or a silicone stopper.

Float Multicolor

A reel will help determine the fishing distance. More precisely, the number of its revolutions from the place you chose for fishing. Let's do the math: 70–80 centimeters of fishing line is unwound in 1 revolution. Knowing this figure, it is not difficult to calculate the distance to the fishing point arithmetically. Would you like to cast bait to the same spot all the time? Well, then it would be logical to fix the fishing line on the reel spool.

While you were solving the issue of measuring the depth, your bait was brewing; add maggots there, and even better - with caster. And start sculpting lumps. The obstinate behavior of a living maggot is very advantageous: it breaks the lump when it hits the water. Crucian carp is attracted to such a mess. If you plan to feed through the bowl of a special slingshot, make smaller lumps (maximum the size of a tennis ball, but no more than that).

Abandoned. We sunk the fishing line (at about a 45-degree angle). You begin to feed the place. In these circumstances, the float acts as a marker. With a well-chosen slingshot, the feeding radius will be 1–2 meters (ideal at a distance of 25–30 meters).

Installation of equipment

In most cases, crucian carp fishing is done from the bottom at shallow depths. Based on this, preference should be given to blind installation. With load distribution, the issue is somewhat more complicated. In the spring, active crucian carp can stay both at the bottom and in the middle water horizons. It is also important that during this period, annoying small things of other cyprinids are rarely adjacent to crucian carp.

Accordingly, the load must be distributed in such a way that the nozzle slowly sinks from half-water to the bottom. When fishing at a depth of 1 meter, the main load is located 20-30 centimeters below the float attachment point. At depths of less than a meter, it is advisable to use floats ⅔ loaded. This will allow you to use a little extra weight on the line.

The situation is different in summer. In the areas of interest to us, crucian carp feed in the bottom layer. Often there is bleak in the upper layers of water above it, and small rudd in stagnant bodies of water. Even if at the beginning of fishing this little thing did not make itself felt, after the first balls of bait fall, the surface of the water literally boils from the feeding little things.

In order to purposefully catch crucian carp and not be distracted by catching small things, the nozzle must reach the bottom with maximum speed. To do this, the entire load is shifted to the lower part of the equipment. Of course, unloaded floats are preferable if fishing conditions allow it.

In windy weather, you can pull small things away from the fishing point using under-moistened bait. To do this, small balls of bait are thrown two to three meters away from the fishing point, taking into account the wind. Under-moistened bait will create a trail in the upper layer of water, which, under the influence of wind currents, will move away from the fishing point, carrying annoying small things along with it.

During the fishing process, when feeding the point, the process of luring small things away from the fishing point is repeated if necessary.

Nozzles for catching crucian carp

Where to begin? Don’t further philosophize, as they say, the bicycle has long been invented – namely, the red worm. The notches on the shank of the hook, which we discussed above, will prevent the worm from slipping, plus you can secure the bait with maggots. On average, the first bite with such bait and proper casting occurs in about 10–15 minutes.

In general, what is characteristic of crucian carp fishing is the special caution of this fish, its capriciousness when it comes to bait. Over time, skill comes, the fisherman's skill increases. Once you learn to recognize the “requirements” of local fish and accurately select the type of bait, your bites will acquire an enviable frequency. Good luck fishing, colleagues!

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Match fishing for crucian carp in pre-spawning time

Fishing success increases significantly during the pre-spawning period. At this time, it is not uncommon to catch large specimens, which in normal times are quite finicky and do not come close to the hook. In spring, the water is quite clear, and it is not difficult to spot feeding fish.

At the beginning of the spring, sunlight can affect the migration of fish across the water area. First of all, you should pay attention to shallow areas where the water warms up faster. This leads to the rapid development of aquatic vegetation and food supply.