How and what to catch carp in autumn

Carp (wild carp) is distinguished by its caution, hardy character and unsurpassed strength. The fish itself is of impressive size and is easiest to catch in the summer. Not all fishermen know what to use to catch carp in the fall. Fishing at this time of year requires certain tricks, which only makes it more interesting.

Catching carp in October: nuances

Despite the carp's affinity for warm water, you can catch this large fish in the fall.
To successfully catch wild carp in October you will need suitable tackle, aromatic bait and tasty bait. Carp is one of the largest freshwater fish. Among fishing enthusiasts there are stories and legends about the power and cunning of this representative of the ichthyofauna. Having measured your strength with a wild carp once, you want to repeat these minutes of fierce struggle again and again. Some hobbyists stop fishing for other types of fish and focus their efforts on catching carp. Wild carp, like its cultivated relative, are among the heat-loving species. Both spawning and feeding of fish occur in the summer. But even in the fall, the carp continues to feed in order to stock up on the necessary nutrients for the whole winter. In October you can still purposefully hunt for the freshwater giant, and already in November bites are extremely rare. To successfully catch carp in October, there are a number of nuances that a fisherman should know. There are specific features in the equipment of the fishing rod, in the preparation of bait, in determining the location and in the selection of catchable baits.

Advantages and disadvantages of catching carp using corn

The corn bait, proven over the years, is considered one of the best baits for successfully catching large trophies.

• Among the advantages it should be noted:
• availability and variety of species - in a metropolis or small town, you can use canned, raw, fermented, boiled corn, homemade corn, branded and silicone baits from the assortment of fishing stores as bait;
• ease of use - the grains are easily placed on the hair and on the hook directly at the fishing spot;
• the effectiveness of the bait - carp and carp are attracted by the aroma of grains, so the catch is usually high;
• versatility - you can use it to catch fish of different sizes;
• effectiveness as a component of bait - corn settles to the bottom, attracting carp, it can be used scattered without other additives.

Among the shortcomings, the only negative can be identified - corn cannot be used all year round, since from the moment of cold weather until the onset of spring, the product will not attract carp, because the fish at this time feeds only on animal food, and at a water temperature of +8 ... + 10 ° C - it refuses food.

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Using corn as bait and feeding will delight even a novice fisherman with the intensity and quality of the bite. And if you know and apply all the secrets of its preparation with further improvement of the recipes, the results will delight and surprise experienced carp fishermen.

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Where to catch carp in October

The type and configuration of the fishing rod in October is influenced by the chosen fishing location. Individuals of impressive size are found in medium and large rivers, large lakes and reservoirs.

1. With the first cold mornings, many species of fish begin to migrate to deeper areas of the water area. Carp is no exception. The fish moves behind the food supply, which in October includes various animal objects. These can be crustaceans, mollusks, worms, insect larvae, juvenile fish, frogs, etc. The fisherman most often has to look for carp far from the shore.
2. The second unpleasant moment in October fishing will be the clearing of the water. The fish perfectly identifies a thick fishing line and is wary of an incorrectly set bait. A lover of carp hunting must solve a difficult dilemma. Firstly, catching large wild carp requires powerful equipment. And secondly, it is necessary to choose an inconspicuous fishing line, and also equip it with equipment that will not scare away the fish.

In October, the most promising places for fishing will be:

• channel edges;
• entrances and exits from large pits;
• boundaries of deep areas with shallows;
• stuck water areas.

Depending on the chosen place for fishing, it is necessary to complete the gear for catching carp.

Bottom equipment for carp

Experienced fishermen often choose bottom gear, since they have to catch carp from afar and from the bottom.

Feeder gear differs from bottom fishing rods in the presence of special tips that signal a bite. These tips are called “quivertips”.

The components of the feeder are:

1. A rod 3–4 meters long with a soft tip, which signals a bite. A certain number of guides must be attached to the rod.
2. The reel must be powerful and have two clutches.
3. It is recommended to choose a monolithic, strong fishing line with a diameter of up to 0.4 mm. Since the use of a feeder assumes that the feeder will be cast far, the recommended line length is up to 180 cm. The diameter of the leash line is up to 0.2 mm.
4. The feeder will additionally serve as a sinker, so it should be chosen weighing up to 120 grams. With its help, nothing will prevent successful fishing for carp at depth in any current.
5. Hooks for feeder equipment are short, strong fore-ends with notches. When they are pryed, there should be a little spring, and the strong tip of the hook should be notched.

Donka for carp

Bottom fishing rods are gear for fishing without rods. With their help, bait can be given to fish directly at the bottom of the reservoir. Most often, donkey casting is done from a boat. Its components are:

1. Line up to 50 meters long. Experienced fishermen choose monofilament that matches the color of the river or lake bottom.
2. For leashes with a length of 25 to 40 cm, a fishing line with a diameter of 0.3–0.4 mm is selected.
3. A powerful coil is desirable, although its choice does not play a special role.
4. The weight of the sinker depends on the strength of the current. For a strong current, its weight should be from 80 to 100 grams, and for a weak current, 40–80 grams.
5. It is better to use a carp hook size No. 2.

To catch carp, persistent baits are used. It can be unsteamed cake or worm.

Makushatnik

In this bottom fishing rod, instead of a feeder with bait, a metal plate is used, to which leashes with hooks are attached. Components:

• sinker weighing up to 100 grams;
• durable monolithic fishing line with a diameter of 0.4 mm;
• sharp and large hooks size No. 8;
• a metal plate approximately the size of a matchbox that acts as a feeder.

Makukha (a piece of aromatic cake) is attached to the plate. Hooks are stuck into the cake, which are masked with bread crumbs or covered with clay. This design is highly sensitive to even minor bites.

How to make tackle for carp?

Having all the necessary equipment available, you can make gear for catching carp with your own hands.

Donka-zakidushka

Donkey assembly process:

1. First of all, leashes are prepared, the number of which depends on the desire of the fisherman. In most cases, they are made no more than five pieces, 10 centimeters each. The hooks are attached to the fishing line using a figure eight knot.
2. A weight is attached to the main line, and then leashes are attached in increments of 15 centimeters. The distance from the load to the first leash should be 40–45 cm.
3. At a distance of 10 cm, the main line is cut from the last leash.

This type of casting rig is used for catching carp from the shore. They attach it to a peg stuck deep into the ground. To determine whether a fish is biting or not, bells and bells are used.

Donka with a feeder

The advantage of this design for catching fish is the possibility of baiting it, which increases the chances of catching prey. Its distinctive feature is the presence of a spinning rod with a reel, which must be inertia-free. The rod is selected in sizes from 2 to 2.5 meters, it must be strong.

The feeder is an important part and can be purchased at a fishing store or made with your own hands. When choosing a material for its manufacture, the type of reservoir is taken into account

In lakes, round feeders made of wire or plastic are used. In fast-flowing rivers, choose a triangular or rectangular feeder, but it must be heavy.

Fishing gear in October

To catch autumn carp, fishermen use two types of gear. When fishing from a boat, a float rod or donka is suitable, but for coastal hunting there is no alternative - only a float.

• powerful carp rod 2.7-3.3 m long;
• inertial reel or “meat grinder”;
• monofilament with a diameter of 0.22-0.30 mm;
• float;
• sinker;
• hook.

When equipped, you can do without a leash. This will significantly strengthen the entire tackle, and if there is a dead hook, you can use some additional device (unhook). The size of the hook should be comparable to the size of the bait. Most often, anglers use hooks No. 6-8 to catch carp. It is best to consider the equipment of the donkey using the example of the feeder configuration.

1. For long casts, you need to purchase a rod 3.6-3.9 m long with a test weight of 60 g (for standing reservoirs) and up to 120 g (for river fishing). When assembling, it is important to securely insert each elbow into the mounting socket and accurately align the guide rings in one line.
2. The reel plays a special role when fishing for large fish. It should be a reliable “meat grinder” with a 3000-3500 spool, equipped with a friction brake and a baitrunner system. When assembling the fishing rod, it is necessary to clearly adjust the operation of the clutch on the verge of the breaking force of the fishing line.
3. It is better to entrust the role of the main fishing line to a monofilament thread with a diameter of 0.28-0.30 mm. It is superior to wicker due to its high elongation, and is also not afraid of shell rock, in which wild carp like to feed.
4. The length of the leash ranges from 50 to 100 cm. It is made from a fishing line of 0.22-0.25 mm and a hook No. 6-8.
5. A fisherman's kit should contain reels of different volumes and weights. For standing reservoirs, models of any shape can be used. When fishing in the current, rectangular or flat weights with the possibility of placing bait on them are preferable. In addition to the feeders, you need to have removable weights with you, which will be needed when catching cautious fish.

Fishing process

Fishing begins with preparation. If the rod and equipment are ready, then it’s time to prepare the bait and feed for the fishing spot. Key points when fishing for carp in low current water:

1. Smooth reduction in the volume of feeders from large to small. The amount of feed is proportional to the size of the feeder.
2. Short feeder.
3. It is preferable to use feeder rods that can absorb the sharp jerk of the fish when hooked.
4. Using reels with running bait.

Carp on a strong current. Main:

1. Continuous, with a maintained, stable interval, the process of feeding in the same quantity.
2. The right choice of equipment: from paternoster to hinges.
3. The use of free-standing rod stands prevents fishing lines from getting tangled and makes it easier to retrieve fish.
4. Installation of a spinning-type reel with a friction brake and a baitrunner.

Groundbait and bait

The choice of bait mixture, as well as catchable bait, depends on several factors. First of all, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of local fish. On some reservoirs, carp feed on corn, peas and potatoes even in October. The fish were accustomed to this food by local anglers, so wild carp may not react to store-bought mixtures. In the southern regions, sunflower cake or shell meat is used as bait and bait. In this regard, carp can even completely ignore boilies. Some fishermen prepare fashionable boilies themselves. It’s enough just to make balls for bait and bait according to the following recipe.

1. Semolina (corn) grits are combined in equal proportions with bird food after preliminary grinding in a coffee grinder. This mixture should make up from a third to a half of the total weight of the bait.
2. 45% soy flour, 5% fish and bone meal, 5 teaspoons of garlic, cumin, cinnamon, 10 ml of sunflower oil and 10 chicken eggs are added to the dry composition.
3. After obtaining a homogeneous dough, you can add any food coloring to it. Next, balls of different sizes are made.
4. Future boilies are lowered into boiling water, and after surfacing they are removed and dried for several days.

In addition to boilies, in October you can catch carp using a bunch of worms, shell meat, cake, steamed peas and pearl barley, canned corn, and boiled potatoes.

Guide to catching carp on a feeder

Carp is a heat-loving fish, so you need to catch it in the warm season - from mid-summer to mid-autumn. The best time of day to catch them is early morning and night. You can try your luck in the daytime, but the number of bites will be several times less.

Therefore, you need to find a place not far from the fish habitat and lure the carp out using a feeder. A good place is the edge upstream. The depth of such places can be from 3 to 8 meters. The edges are the place where the carp goes to find food. It is advisable that the edge be located in a quiet place far from the shore.

Bait

Suitable bait for carp:

1. Boyle (This is a ball of food. It must have a strong, but not pungent odor that will attract carp. Fruit, garlic or honey are suitable as bait);
2. Maggot;
3. Worm;
4. Shell meat;
5. Cereals;
6. Canned corn;
7. Whole peas;
8. Pearl barley;
9. Boiled potatoes;
10. White bread;
11. Dough;
12. Processed cheese.

Feeder fishing technique on the current

In case of strong current it is necessary:

1. Constantly feed the fish without reducing the amount of bait;
2. Choose the right tackle;
3. For each design, make stands so that the fishing lines of the fishing rods do not get tangled;
4. Install a friction brake on the reel.

Tips for proper fishing

If a feeder is used, consider some factors:

1. Fishing spot;
2. Feeder class - it depends on the size of the fish you catch;
3. Choice of bait;
4. Automatic hooker (when fishing with several gears).

The most common habitats of carp:

• Soil with clay or silt;
• A shore where there is a lot of algae;
• Depth, where there are holes and snags;
• Shallow waters where small individuals congregate.

Fishing tactics

In October, the fisherman must follow the rules of camouflage. This applies not only to fishing from a boat, where you should not make noise or make sudden movements. The presence of an angler on the shore should also be invisible to the fish.

• Feeding should begin about an hour before the start of the bite. To do this, make 5-10 casts of a large filled feeder, and in the case of fishing from a boat, throw up to 10 bait balls the size of an apple. After this, you can prepare your workplace and collect gear. You should immediately place a large landing net with a long handle nearby. Particular attention should be paid to setting the friction brake of the reel. After hooking, the carp makes sharp jerks over a distance of up to 50 m. In this regard, the reel must properly release the line without jamming. However, the brake does not need to be loosened too much. In this case, the fish will practically not get tired, and it will not be possible to bring it to the shore even after several attempts.
• After the cast is made and the tackle is conveniently located on the stand, it is important not to forget to turn on the baitrunner. The system will release the friction brake, allowing the angler to separate from his gear. When a bite occurs, the line will begin to come off the reel, and the fishing rod will not swim away after the giant prey.
• The carp bite is usually powerful and confident, and the fish is hooked. You just need to take the rod in your hand and turn off the baitrunner. When fishing for carp, experienced fishermen advise keeping the tip of the fishing rod closer to the surface of the water. You should not raise carp to the upper layers ahead of time. When the fish gets tired of fighting and approaches the shore or boat, you can drag it to the surface and immediately try to get it into the landing net.

Catching carp in October is full of surprises. Wild carp may not show signs of feeding for a long time, and then frequent bites follow. Sometimes he feeds throughout the day. However, if the tackle is correctly assembled and an appetizing bait is attached, then the fish will definitely bite. And these minutes of fighting with wild carp will remain in your memory for the rest of your life.

Video lessons on how to catch carp:

Makushatnik

Makushatnik - a cube of makushka or cake. There are several types of cake on sale with the addition of vanilla, honey, peas and many other flavorings.

The following equipment is used for catching carp:

1. A triangular or dovetail sinker weighing up to 80 g in weak currents and more than 100 g in strong currents;
2. A cube of top with recesses for hooks and a hole in the middle, pressed tightly against the sinker during casting;
3. Bead for stopper and latch-clip. To make it, you need to take a loop from the fishing line, tie a couple of hooks to it, then tighten it around the bait cube;
4. Fishing line up to 0.5 mm thick, up to half a meter long with hooks made of high-quality steel No. 2-4;
5. The leashes are 5-7 cm long; if they are longer, the tackle can get tangled and prevent the fish from trying the bait, and there is a greater chance of the hook falling out of the top;

To protect your fingers from cuts on the fishing line when retrieving and pulling out prey, it is better to use special carp finger guards.

The equipment installation is as follows:

1. About half a meter of fishing line is threaded through the hole in the weight.
2. A loop is made at one end to secure the cambric.
3. A stop bead is located 10 cm from the other end as a limiter for the bait when biting.
4. Hooks are attached to the clasp.
5. A knot is passed through the fastener to tighten the fishing line.
6. The clasp is hidden in the crown.

The fishing technique is very simple:

Throwing tackle from a boat. The top gradually opens, particles come off from it, attracting fish. The fish finds the tackle, tries it, plays with it, sucking in and spitting out pieces. After sucking in the hook and getting hooked on it, the carp makes a jerk, trying to free itself, then it’s time to hook it and pull it out. A special landing net, which is placed under the fish, helps with this. You can't do this alone, you need help.

For ease of fishing, you need to have several sets of hooks on hand to attach the rig to the rod while the catch is being removed from the hook. To replace the abandoned one, a new cube is placed on the leash freed from fish.

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Features of October fishing for carp

Thanks to fishing in the autumn, the fish become noticeably more active, but with the gradual arrival of cold weather, the metabolism of calm fish slows down and even at this time predatory fish become the main part of the catch. October is the last period of time when fishing for wild carp can be carried out: while its activity is noted.

fishing for carp in October

Autumn bait for carp

Autumn carp fishing has features associated with changes in the taste preferences of the fish. When cold weather sets in, carp prefers food of animal origin.

To increase fishing efficiency you can add to the mixture:

1. Bait for carp in the autumn includes bloodworms and mollusks.
2. Carp are attracted by the smell of chopped worms or shrimp.
3. The fish actively reacts to the presence of worms and maggots in the food.

Don't completely give up herbal ingredients. If the carp does not bite well on animal food, you can add the following components to the bait:

1. To catch fish, use canned corn.
2. Carp's favorite delicacy is peas, which must first be soaked in water and boiled for 2 hours.
3. You can attract fish using potatoes, which need to be boiled until half cooked. To enhance the smell, add sunflower oil to the food.
4. Carp bite in the fall and are caught on pasta and bread.

Nuances of carp behavior

A feature of wild carp, in contrast to domesticated carp bred in reserves, is its love of space. Therefore, they are found in large numbers in large rivers. When the air and water temperatures begin to drop rapidly, this fish spends a long time in wintering pits, where fishing is prohibited. The greatest activity of carp is observed in the morning, noon and near evening.

features of carp behavior

This fish prefers wide sections of rivers, various types of depressions, as well as any current, except a fast one. It rarely approaches the coastline; its main food is various bottom insects, shells and small crustaceans. Finding and catching this fish, especially at the height of the autumn season, is quite difficult.

Bait preparation

Attracting carp to the fishing site is a long process, so a lot of bait will be required. It is often necessary to start feeding fish before the main fishing several days in advance, at least overnight. It is worth giving preference to coarse-grained feed: corn or peas; boiled potatoes and mixed feed can also be used. In cold water conditions, the plant base is supplemented with animal food: bloodworms, worms or maggots. You can choose boiled potatoes and a worm as bait for the hook.

bait for October carp

Catching carp in autumn

Catching carp in autumn. Carp is a wild relative of the carp, which differs from its domesticated older brother in greater caution, cunning and incredible strength. It lives not in calm, closed reservoirs, but in fast-flowing rivers with difficult conditions. It has to constantly fight with the current, with other species for food, with large predators, so it is much more insidious, stronger and more resilient than carp.

✔ Table of contents

• 1. Features of autumn fishing
• 2. Where to look for carp in the fall
• 3. Tackle for catching carp 3.1 Fishing rod kit
• 3.2 Donkey equipment

Attracting a carp, tempting it with a tasty bait and hooking it is not even half the battle. Everything is decided during fishing. If the angler does not have enough experience or his tackle is too delicate, then the chances of pulling this “mountain of muscles” out of the water are negligible. At best, he will end up with a torn hook, and at worst, he will lose an expensive fishing rod.

Fishing technique

Autumn fishing consists of several stages, each of which is very important and requires maximum concentration and responsibility. Even seemingly insignificant mistakes in this process can leave you without positive results.

Did you know? The Far Eastern carp, which became the champion of the most prestigious Japanese koi shows for five years in a row, was sold for 17 million yen. It is considered the most expensive fish in the world.

Experienced fishermen identify the following main stages of catching carp:

1. Starter bait . To do this, 10 to 15 large feeders are installed, the contents of which create a thick, muddy trail on the water. Its smell and taste attract fish.
2. Arrangement of fishing rods . At this stage, in addition to the feeders attached to the gear, bait is attached to the hooks. It should be large enough and more attractive than the bait. When the equipment is placed on the bottom, the rod must be placed on a stand. It is also necessary to include a baitrunner or a friction brake on the reel so that the tackle does not float into the river along with the carp if it starts to pull the line very strongly and sharply, and you do not have time to stop it.
3. Expectation . When fishing on a feeder, you can determine the moment of biting by the tip of the rod. But classic gear is not so sensitive, so when working with them it is advisable to install a bell or an electronic tweeter so as not to miss the moment when you need to hook the fish.
4. Hooking and landing . At this moment, the carp can begin to move in any direction, try to hide or swim with the flow of the river. Fishing must be done very carefully. The line is twisted slowly and carefully so that there are no sudden jerks and it does not break.

In autumn you can catch trophy carp. It is very large, so sometimes you have to use a fairly large net or ask someone to get into the water and get the fish while you pull it by the line.

Fishing for carp in the fall can be even more productive and interesting than in the summer, if you know the main places where fish gather in September and October, as well as the distinctive features of fishing at this time. And, of course, you need to choose the right tackle. And since by autumn the carp gains weight and becomes even stronger, when fishing, it would not hurt you to have a partner who can help you pull out a large and very active fish at the right time.