Where to look for large crucian carp?
Large crucian carp is an inhabitant of reservoirs where the predator lives. It could be a river, a pond, a reservoir, even a small forest lake.
The neighbors of large crucian carp in such reservoirs are other large white fish - bream, carp, tench, large roach. But the main thing is that the reservoir is inhabited by a large predator (pike, pike perch, perch).
In reservoirs where only small fish like bleak, gudgeon or sleeper live next to crucian carp, you may never catch a large crucian carp. There, the crucian carp degenerates too quickly into a dwarf form.
Crucian carp is a cautious fish. It moves around the reservoir in small flocks, most often in pairs.
In winter, in most reservoirs it goes into torpor and hibernates, buried in a thick layer of silt or in a hibernation pit. Some large individuals do not go to sleep not only in artificially heated reservoirs, but also in some rivers and reservoirs.
Large crucian carp are caught on winter equipment even in extreme cold, although bites are sporadic.
With spring thaws, large crucian carp approach places where relatively warm water can be found. It can stand in shallow water, at the mouths of small rivers and streams.
When reservoirs are free of ice cover, crucian carp can be found at a depth of up to 1 meter in places where trees do not obscure the water surface.
In deep reservoirs, crucian carp, regardless of size, moves for some time only in the upper layers of water.
When the water temperature exceeds 10 degrees, large crucian carp will begin to prepare for spawning and can bite almost throughout the entire body of water, appearing both in the depths and in the shallows.
Fishing for crucian carp during the spawning period:
Most importantly, fishing for crucian carp should take place near coastal vegetation.
True, he will not peck either during spawning or a week after it. After spawning, large crucian carp begins to lead a summer lifestyle, secretive and extremely cautious.
Lures
Baits of plant origin are used in summer. In early spring and autumn, it is believed that crucian carp prefer other baits. However, this statement has many exceptions.
For example, in heated reservoirs and in reservoirs included in the cooling system of various large industrial enterprises, crucian carp have a positive attitude towards bait of plant origin all year round. In early spring it becomes so unpredictable and finicky that bait of plant origin must be taken with you on every trip.
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Some of the best plant baits include:
Baits of animal origin include:
Artificial baits include:
- Boyles . Borrowing from carp fishing. They differ from the original only in size and not in such a variety of tastes. Good for catching large crucian carp and small carp.
- Edible silicone . Came to crucian fishing using a spinning rod. Works well in spring and autumn in small currents. Naturally, you need to keep an eye on the sizes. Imitations of worms and bloodworms are used.
- Technoplankton (Hydroplankton) . Borrowed from silver carp fishing enthusiasts. Strictly speaking, this is more of a bait pressed into briquettes than a bait. It can only be used in extreme heat, when the fish switches its attention to the zooplankton living in the reservoir.
Specific baits that work in catching crucian carp, but not on every body of water, include:
- Protein dough , which is used during the cold period of the open water season.
- Mastyrka , which can be used in the summer;
Any convenient tackle suitable for a pond is suitable for catching large crucian carp. You just need to know in advance at what distance and in what place the chances of meeting a trophy are especially high and choose the appropriate fishing method.
For the basis, you need to define the terms. Crucian carp in most reservoirs is considered large as soon as its weight exceeds 600 grams. One-kilogram specimens are already considered trophies, and crucian carp weighing over 3 kg cannot be found in every body of water.
Where to look for large crucian carp
Large crucian carp is an inhabitant of reservoirs in which the predator lives. It could be a river, a pond, a reservoir, even a small forest lake. Neighbors of large crucian carp in such reservoirs are other large white fish - bream, carp, tench, large roach, but the main thing is that a large predator (pike, pike perch, perch) lives in the reservoir.
In reservoirs where only small fish like bleak, gudgeon or sleeper live next to crucian carp, large crucian carp may never be caught. There, the crucian carp degenerates too quickly into a dwarf form.
Large crucian carp is a cautious fish. It moves around the reservoir in small flocks, most often in pairs. In winter, in most reservoirs it goes into torpor and hibernates, buried in a thick layer of silt or in a hibernation pit. Some large individuals do not go to sleep not only in artificially heated reservoirs, but also in some rivers and reservoirs.
Large crucian carp are caught on winter equipment even in extreme cold, although bites are sporadic.
With the spring thaws, large crucian carp approach points where relatively warm water can be found. It can stand in shallow water, at the mouths of small rivers and streams.
When reservoirs are free of ice cover, crucian carp can be found at a depth of up to 1 meter in places where trees do not obscure the water surface. In bottomless reservoirs, crucian carp, regardless of size, moves for some time only in the upper layers of water.
When the water temperature exceeds 10 degrees, large crucian carp will begin to prepare for spawning and can bite almost throughout the entire body of water, appearing both in the depths and in the shallows.
During the spawning stage, crucian carp can be found near coastal vegetation. True, he will not peck either during spawning or a week after it. After spawning, large crucian carp begin to lead a summer lifestyle, secretive and extremely cautious.
In summer, large crucian carp try to avoid appearing in shallow water unnecessarily. It stands in the reeds, in deep (about 2 meters) holes. But “worth” does not mean “bites.” There he simply rests. It may pay attention to the bait, or it may ignore it. During those hours when it is not resting, the crucian carp slowly moves around the reservoir in search of food.
Large crucian carp easily overcome the current, but do not love it. On rivers, there is a greater chance of meeting this fish in bays and oxbow lakes, as well as in areas of the reservoir heavily overgrown with reeds at the border of open water and flora.
Fishing place
In early spring, large crucian carp can be caught on a weak current at the mouths of rivers flowing into a large body of water or in the straits between two bodies of water. The bait should be placed as close as possible to the border of aquatic vegetation and open water.
From late May to mid-September, large crucian carp can be caught in the following places:
snag; a hole 1 to 2 meters deep with or without a weak, circular current; line of open water and aquatic vegetation;
If all three factors coincide, then this point will be ideal for catching large crucian carp in a body of water with a current.
On bodies of calm water in the summer, when catching large crucian carp, you will have to show miracles of patience and attentiveness. In most reservoirs in summer, this fish stays away from the shore and appears near coastal vegetation only in the early morning and late evening. But this is not an axiom.
In deep, weakly warmed reservoirs, large crucian carp can go to the shore in the middle of the day. And in some shallow reservoirs of calm water, crucian carp begin to feed only after sunset and approach the shore only at dusk.
In autumn, large crucian carp go deeper, to points where the water still retains heat. You can catch it at this time near wintering pits during daylight hours.
Each body of water has its own behavioral characteristics of large crucian carp. In early spring, large crucian carp can bite only in the middle of the day in all reservoirs.
Bait for large crucian carp
Unfortunately, there are no universal bait recipes suitable for catching large crucian carp. You can only modify the standard bait for catching crucian carp and adapt it to the fishing conditions.
The bait will consist of the following ingredients:
- The basis. The easiest way is to buy ready-made bait in the store;
- Filler. You can use porridge, for example, millet or corn (mamalyga);
- Baking powder. You can use molehill, soil from the shore of a reservoir, crushed crackers, sunflower cake, etc.
- Flavoring. To catch large crucian carp, it is better to use sunflower oil, anise, garlic - fragrances of natural origin.
Small fish are always the first to flock to bait. Large crucian carp, unfortunately, catches it quite slowly. And it is always one of the last to take the place of bait.
Therefore, you need to add large ingredients to the bait: pieces of worms, corn or wheat seeds.
Bait for large crucian carp
Any crucian carp is first and foremost an inhabitant of the reservoir. The diet of this fish depends on what crucian carp can find in the reservoir.
In most reservoirs, large crucian carp are conservative. The main baits for catching this fish in early spring are bloodworms, maggots, small worms, and shitik;
Before spawning, in the diet of large crucian carp, protein dough, mastyrka, and small boilies are added to baits of animal origin. After spawning, large crucian carp become a gourmet. The nozzle needs to be selected. But even after bending it, you cannot be sure that the fish will bite on it the next day.
In the summer, it is recommended to use bait of plant origin to catch large crucian carp: pearl barley, wheat, canned corn, small boilies. But, if there is no bite, it’s worth trying baits of animal origin.
The red worm is considered a universal bait for crucian carp, suitable in all seasons. You can put a worm on a hook and add pearl barley to it. Sometimes it helps.
What gear should I use?
Any convenient tackle suitable for a pond is suitable for catching large crucian carp. You just need to know in advance at what distance and in what place the chances of meeting a trophy are especially high and choose the appropriate fishing method.
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Sometimes crucian carp can only be caught with a match fishing rod, for example in large reservoirs, where tables, edges, and submerged riverbeds are located far from the shore. And sometimes, for example, in abandoned quarries, large crucian carp can be obtained from flooded pits only with a feeder.
There is no single recipe for choosing gear. You just need to strengthen the main line in all rigs, put a stronger leash and choose the right hook for the bait.
Techniques and tactics for catching large crucian carp
It is important to properly prepare the place on the shore. Large crucian carp clearly sees and hears everything that happens on the shore. The area on the shore needs to be cleared of debris that can produce sounds. The area in the water adjacent to the shore also needs to be cleared. It is advisable to equip a seating area and install stands for fishing rods. Despite all the signs, you need to roll out the fish tank and prepare the landing net in advance.
If you catch crucian carp in the morning, you can feed the point in the evening. Bait must be prepared (mixed) at least 3 kg. Half of the bait must be used during the initial feeding. Distribute the remaining portion throughout the fishing period, tossing bait balls at regular intervals or after biting and landing the fish.
The hook should be short. There is no point in forcing the fight. It’s easier to loosen the clutch and move the crucian carp around the water area without allowing the fish to find shelter.
You need to take a large crucian carp in a landing net.
The big one is capricious, so there are dozens of methods and gear for catching this fish. And if the angler wants to succeed, he must gradually master the tricks of each of them.
The key to success in catching large crucian carp is in the flourishing preliminary preparation of the angler, in his ability to predict the actions of the fish and in the general absence of dogmatism.
It's actually quite simple.
Have a good time.
I am sure that every fisherman has encountered such a problem as a trifle
(to be honest, I wouldn’t even call this a problem) and they don’t know what to do.
Some try to drive away fines using ultrasound. Those who try to do this think that these sounds drive away small things, and big fish do not pay attention to it
