We reveal the secrets of catching carp with a spinning rod: all the details

Is it possible to catch carp with a spinning rod?

Previously, carp were caught exclusively using bottom gear with feeders and boilies (by the way, they are still used for catching, for example, crucian carp. Read about how to fish with bottom gear with feeders here, read about boilies here). And this is understandable: carp is not a predator, the fish is peaceful. But, as it turned out, she still bites well on artificial baits.

Until recently, fishing for carp with a spinning rod was considered a fruitless or, at least, exotic activity. Nowadays such hunting is increasingly gaining popularity. However, the activity is not for the impatient.

Vegetable baits

In summer, it is advisable to catch carp using vegetable baits or artificial baits with flavors - boilies. In warm weather, anglers most often choose young corn as bait, fresh, boiled or canned. But carp can also be attracted by several grains of wheat, young peas, pearl barley and oatmeal on a hook. Hard grains need to be boiled or steamed - this way they acquire the softness necessary for planting.

Corn

The most popular bait for carp is corn. It is suitable for catching both large and small specimens. The choice of equipment when using corn is predetermining; you can use hair, method, float, Bolognese and others. How to properly plant young corn on carp is a controversial issue; there are several methods.

When using hair rigs to catch large carp, it is advisable to use several corns as bait. In this case, even if a small fish eats 1-2 seeds, the large carp will get the bulk of the bait.

Peas

On some reservoirs, fishermen noticed that large carp bite better on peas. As in the case of corn and boilies, it is better to place it on a hair rig in the amount of 2-4 pieces. In fishing stores you can find both corn and peas with various flavors. But in order to save money, you can prepare pea seeds yourself or buy canned peas; fresh, young peas are also suitable for carp. Its use as bait is similar to that of corn.

Pearl barley

All carp fish species like pearl barley

Pearl barley porridge is usually used when fishing for crucian carp, but if you add flavorings to it during cooking, you can also attract carp with this bait. According to the observations of fishermen, carp readily take pearl barley if it is used together with maggot, corn, peas or boilies.

Potato

The potato cube is an effective bait for catching carp in all fishing games - this is true

Potato cubes or lump potatoes for carp are used by many professional fishermen. This root vegetable is suitable in any form: raw, fried, boiled, with or without flavorings. At the same time, as is the case with other baits, when catching carp with potatoes, it is also advisable to use a hair rig - this way you can cut off small fish, such as crucian carp and roach, which are also often tempted by potatoes. Natural baits are a great way to go carp fishing without buying expensive boilies - but not always effective when trying to catch trophy carp.

Semolina and dough

In conditions where there are no small fish in the reservoir, or they feed only near the surface, it makes sense to catch carp using semolina and dough, the main thing is to prepare them correctly. If there is a lot of small stuff in the pond, then the semolina will not have time to attract cyprinids and will quickly be eaten before it reaches the bottom. Semolina and dough are very effective when catching crucian carp, especially with a “crucian carp killer” tackle with a spring feeder.

Choosing a fishing time

In autumn, the fish begins to eat: it feels the approach of cold weather . This is a favorable time for carp hunting : they are interested in any prey, and it is difficult to get enough of them, because there is no stomach. Actively searching for food, carp dine mainly on plant foods, but they can also swallow beetles, worms and fish, including their relatives (such a peaceful fish!).

In summer, carp bite well in the early morning and before sunset. The same can be said about the first days of September. But as winter approaches, the water cools down, and the bite is more often observed at noon, as well as in the early evening hours.

Carp biting on a float

Float tackle is the most common type of fishing. Moreover, you can catch any fish with a fishing rod with a float, including carp.

By the nature of the bite, you can determine that it is a carp that is biting, if in addition to it, there are other fish in the reservoir. If you carefully monitor the float, you can easily distinguish between small and large carp bites. Large carp are considered an experimental specimen, therefore, biting them can be cautious. He will not swallow the bait until he is sure that it does not pose any danger to him. Once he is convinced of this, he can swallow the bait. At the same time, the float may suddenly appear under water or, just as unexpectedly, lay out on the water. It all depends on the depth at which the bait was. If it was at the very bottom, then the float will lay out on the water, and if at a certain distance from the bottom, then the float may go under water.

But this does not mean at all that this is a classic carp bite. Depending on the conditions, the carp may not study the bait, but take it straight away. Most likely this is due to the activity of the fish. There are times when carp actively bite immediately after casting, without first examining the bait. And there are times when he studies it or, as they say, begins to sort through bait.

When a carp is hooked, the illusion of a hook is created. Although, the possibility of a snag always exists. If you do not react to this in time, especially if a large specimen is bitten, then fishing may not be effective. The outcome can be disastrous, since the gear may break or the rod may break.

As for carp weighing no more than 1 kg, its bites are always sharp and powerful, without preliminary preparation. In any case, the float will either sink to the bottom or float on the surface of the water. This is due to the fact that young carp do not have the same experience as their adult relatives. Therefore, most often, young individuals are hooked.

Video “Example of a bite”

12-catching CARP on a float. Fishing. Kirpili River, July. Nozzle - corn. Long casting rods

How and which spinning rod to choose?

Spinning rod for carp fishing should be light , but it is better not to take ultralight: fishing with ultralight tackle is extreme, but ineffective, because the carp is strong and rather large. We choose a fishing rod that is powerful enough and resistant to sudden loads (Norstream tackle: Provokator, Norstream Stage, ULTIMA, Micromania, Ultrasence, Stage, Areal, etc.).

For carp fishing, a spinning rod with a medium action is recommended. You won’t be able to cast the bait very far with such a rod, but the fish rarely leave it.

Carp anglers also praise the heavy Crocodile spinning rod with a length of 2.4 meters and a weight of 250 grams. There are Crocodile rods with other lengths, for example, 2.7 meters.

If the temperature outside is sub-zero, which often happens in the fall, ice forms on the spinning rings. To prevent this from happening, you need to stock up on special lubricant.

Telescopic spinning rod

A telescopic spinning rod is compact - this is perhaps its only advantage over a plug-in spinning rod.

There are no composite telescopic rods yet that are suitable for ultralight lures. Therefore, for carp hunting it is better to purchase a carbon fiber spinning rod . It is more expensive, but more sensitive and durable.

Telespinning rods Mini Spin Tele (Daiwa), EXAGE BX STC MINI (Shimano), Fantom, CATANA CX are universal and suitable for carp fishing.

Correct rigging

The fishing line plays an important role . It seems to be good to make fluorocarbon (fluorocarbon). But this is not the most durable option, in addition, the fly is hard, scares the carp, and it spits out the bait. Opinions are divided on the best line for carp fishing. Someone claims that carp are perfectly caught using 0.13 mm braid: it is invisible, durable and does not scare the fish. Other fishermen note the insufficient ability of the braided cord to stretch (the jerks of the fish are not dampened, the lip is often damaged) and advise equipping the spinning rod with monofilament.
a reel with a rear clutch, a spinning one. Imported Shimano and Daiwa (TS-COOOT, 2500 XiA) are especially popular among fishermen for carp fishing. Shimano has reels specifically designed for carp fishing. They have a wide spool that allows you to make long casts even with a thick line and 2 controlled brakes. If the line gets too tight and is about to break, the reel automatically unwinds a couple of turns.
If you decide to use a leash , try the Multi-Strand. It consists of fibers invisible in water. You can also use Technipeche, Star Baits or Kryston leashes. Good leashes made by Partridge.

Hooks should be checked for sharpness after a bite: carp fishing quickly dulls hooks.

Spinning rod for carp fishing

To catch large carp or carp, you will need rods up to three meters long and with a test weight of up to 250 g. The heavier the spinning rod, the better, since a particularly active game of the bait will not be required, because the carp rushes exclusively at slowly swimming prey, which does not look threatening . Although, you can catch carp using ultralight.

In addition to the rod, spinning tackle for catching autumn carp should consist of:

reliable fishing line;
spinning reel;
hook;
cargo-Cheburashka;
artificial bait.

It is better not to use a metal leash when specifically fishing for carp. Its presence can scare away fish, although the capture of respectable specimens while hunting for pike, pike perch and other predators refutes this opinion. Be that as it may, carp is not able to bite through ordinary fishing line.

It is better to use monofilament as the main line. Although it is thicker than braid and less reliable, it is capable of stretching during hooking and jerking of large fish, and this is an important fact, since carp has a weak lip that can not withstand it and tear at the most inopportune moment.

The reel should be powerful, with a capacious spool on which you can wind a large supply of fishing line. A rear clutch is a must. Without it, it will be difficult to cope with the pressure of a strong fish. It’s even better if the reel is equipped with a baitrunner that automatically releases the line when the carp bites.

The Cheburashka load should not be large. In cases where you need to cast bait over a long distance, it can be replaced with a jig head. In autumn, Carp prefers to peck on fairly large artificial baits, up to seven centimeters long and bright red in color. They should imitate a large worm, insect larva, crayfish, shrimp or fish fry.

You can catch carp or carp not only with silicone baits, but also with a wobbler or spinner. To prove that carp can be caught using spinning rods even in very cold water, you can watch the following video:

Bait

Carp bait should not only look attractive, but also smell delicious for the carp. This fish reacts strongly to odors. A worm or twister, although rubber, should smell attractive and edible.

Let us note once again that carp are not predators. Attacking large objects is unusual for him. He prefers small prey : small twisters, silicone worms. In order to cast such baits, a jig is needed. sinker should also , otherwise the fish will be afraid of it.

In the fall, you can try 6-7 cm red twisters. For example, Bleeding Shrimp (wounded shrimp).

Small spinners also work. Worth trying size 0 MEPPS or AGLIA.

The carp does not respond to the bait - which means you need to change its color and size . It didn’t help - we also changed the wiring style.

Edible silicone (lizards, worms, octopuses, octopuses, crustaceans) is the most suitable attachment for targeted carp fishing with a spinning rod. The carp's bite on vibrating tails or twisters made of simple silicone, or on oscillating spinners, can be called accidental.

Let's name the most catchy baits : Reins Platoon, Hog Impacts, Live lmаsts, Rockvibe Shads, HellGies

Lure

Carp do not race for prey throughout the pond. He chooses a certain area and feeds there. Bait will help the carp choose an area of the reservoir that is convenient for the fisherman.

As bait you can take the following mixture: porridge, millet or pearl barley, corn (canned), “minced” worms and attractants. You can feed the fish from a boat or throw the bait to the desired place using a slingshot. You need a lot of complementary foods - 10 - 15 kg.

Starter feeding

To catch carp with a spinning rod, as with any other fishing method, you need to feed the area. After all, how else can you collect the fish and make it stay at a certain point. Carp do not chase fry and crustaceans throughout the pond.

Starting feeding of the place is an important component. A mixture of millet or pearl barley porridge, canned or boiled corn, chopped worms is used; if desired, all this is generously seasoned with attractants. The bait can be delivered to the place in a boat or thrown from a slingshot. You will need a lot of complementary foods, about 10 kilograms of ready-made mixture.

Casting accuracy is very important for carp fishing. After all, you need to get to a fed place. Therefore, if you do not immediately hit the right place, it is better to repeat the cast.

Conditions for a successful bite

Carp bite well in or near thickets of low bottom algae. The most active bite is in the heat . On stormy days, the fish sink to the bottom.

When daytime temperatures become lower , carp swim into shallow water only on warm days. At noon, it is more effective to look for them in the shallows where the bottom is muddy. In the morning and evening - at the bottom: there the water cools down slowly.

In the first half of autumn, carp in a reservoir are often on the surf side: the water is saturated with oxygen, when the wind blows, the wind also brings food here. Towards the end of October, the fish leave the surf part of the reservoir to where there are fewer rotting leaves.

When the first frosts occur , carp move closer to holes and dumps or hide in snags.

Pressure surges are not conducive to carp fishing: they lead to a sudden change in weather and the appearance of scale wind.

Some features

Carp can be caught well on a carbon fiber spinning rod with a medium action.
Autumn is the most suitable season for fishing for carp with a spinning rod.
The bait is attractive in smell for carp and small in size.
The reel is inertia-free with 1 or 2 friction brakes.
Carp are caught on fluorocarbon , braided line and monofilament.
The spinning rod for fishing from the shore should be longer than the rod for fishing from a boat.

Fishing techniques and methods: fishing, retrieving, biting, hooking

The bait must be applied slowly . We lower it to the bottom and smoothly drag it, as if it were worms or crustaceans swarming at the bottom.

We noted above that fishing for carp with a spinning rod is an activity for the patient . This is due to the fact that holding a passive bait, dragging it along the bottom and periodically stopping it, is quite tedious. Carp do not like to catch up with their prey. He takes what is motionless or slightly moving. Most bites (90%) are observed precisely during the period when the bait is motionless. Why carry out baiting then? To attract the attention of fish to it. This is how she understands that there is a living object at the bottom that can be eaten, and carp do not feed on carrion.

The bite is usually felt as a soft touch followed by a strong tug.

As soon as you have made the hook, release the line and let the carp go a short distance. The line weakens - reel in the reel.

Differences between fishing from the shore and from a boat

In length, if fishing from a boat, the spinning rod should be from 2.1 to 2.4 meters, if fishing from the shore - from 2.7 to 3.5 meters.
Many fishermen consider fishing from the shore more sporty, but fishing from a boat can be mobile.
more than one spinning rod into the boat . The view from the middle of the reservoir is 360 degrees, the fish can be found on the side opposite to the cast already made.
Carp are caught from the shore day and night, from a boat - in the morning and afternoon.

Spinning and equipment

Based on the fact that carp is not a small fish, you need to choose a more powerful rod that can withstand the weight of a large fish. Your spinning rod must be resistant to sudden loads. A length of 2.1-2.4 meters will be optimal when casting from the shore. It is usually equipped with inertia-free reels with a rear clutch.

If you fish in the fall, at sub-zero temperatures, ice crystals may freeze on the rings of your spinning rod. To prevent such freezing, use special lubricants.

Braided cords, although they have a large margin of strength, do not stretch well and do not dampen the jerks of the fish. In addition, there is a high probability of slippage if the lip is damaged if you use a braided line. It makes sense to equip a spinning rod with monofilament fishing line, although at the same time braided line is more reliable. We must always look for a balance, which is more profitable.

After any bite, you should check the sharpness of the hooks; they quickly become dull when fishing for carp.

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