Most carp anglers look forward to the beginning of summer, when carp begin to actively feed. In summer, baits of both animal and plant origin are suitable for carp. But carp is a cautious fish, and not many fishermen detect carp bites in time, which makes it impossible to catch this powerful fish. The whole point is that many lovers of float fishing rods do not have perfect carp fishing skills and make the same mistakes, which consist in the fact that fishermen do not take the preparation of bait seriously, as well as setting up their gear. Many fishermen do not bother looking for promising places and cast their fishing rods in a convenient place where the carp may not be located. In such cases, it is better to listen to the advice of professionals rather than waste time fishing.
Where is the carp in the summer?
When the water is heated to a temperature of +20ºС, the carp moves to a depth where the temperature is much lower and where it feels comfortable. Therefore, in the summer, you need to be prepared for the fact that carp will have to be retrieved from the depths. The most important thing here is to find a parking spot for the carp, otherwise fishing will be futile. Firstly, it is necessary to study the bottom topography in any available way, including using an echo sounder. You need to find several promising points, start feeding them and then start fishing.
Almost all fishermen are aware that fish move along their own paths and the main task is to find such paths, then half the battle will be done.
For those who like to catch carp from the shore, there are not many chances to do this in the summer, since carp only come to the shallows at night or early in the morning. If there are no bites during these periods, then you should start casting long distances. To do this, it is better to purchase a feeder rod, feeders and other accessories.
Lures for carp in summer. Peas
An excellent bait that carp also loves, but for example here in the Urals it does not work. At least I've never caught it, although maybe it's just me. Another good thing about peas is that you can use them to make various mastyrkas and doughs, and they work well.
The simplest method of preparation is similar to pearl barley - it can be steamed in a thermos. Some fishermen add the following to the thermos along with peas:
- Cake;
- Soda.
Before cooking, peas need to be soaked for 10 hours, then cooked in the same water, stirring vigorously. Cook for about half an hour.
It is very important not to overcook the peas if we use them for bait. You also shouldn’t let it burn; fish won’t bite on burnt peas!
After cooking, you need to place the peas on a dry cloth so that the peas dry. You can do this: put some of the cooked peas on the nozzle, and put the rest on the mastyrka. To do this, you need to crush the peas until puree is formed, add flavorings, a little semolina and flour for viscosity. Next, make balls of the size you need.
To prevent the peas from falling apart on the hook, you can thread a thread through it and tie it, and then put the thread on the hook. as shown in the photo.
Summer fishing gear
To catch carp in the summer, fishermen have many options related to the choice of necessary gear. These can be ordinary float rods or bottom gear, including feeder ones.
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You can fish with both traditional bottom gear, which fishermen have been using for many years, and modern, more advanced ones.
- Great master carp anglers use modern, more practical feeder gear. The feeder is a more reliable rod, which allows you to emerge victorious in a fight with this strong fish, especially a trophy one. Most carp anglers use electronic bite alarms, as it is very important to identify bites in a timely manner. A large specimen of carp is capable of “seizing” the gear from an unlucky fisherman.
- As a result of the use of conventional bottom gear, there are also losses, but the cost of manufacturing such gear is much less. The most interesting gear for bottom fishing may be:
- Spring;
- Pacifier;
- Makushatnik.
All of the above gear includes a rod, fishing line, reel, feeder and leash with hooks. They differ only in the design of the feeder, which affects the preparation of the type of bait: a more crumbly one is suitable for a spring, a more doughy one for a nipple. As for the top bait, this tackle is somewhat different in the technique of feeding bait. Here you can do without a feeder, since the bait is supplied to the fish in the form of a pressed piece of cake attached to the tackle.
When using such gear, it is unlikely that you will be able to see the moment of the bite. In such gear, the fish are caught on their own due to the weight of the feeder.
Float rods
There are fishermen who use classic float rods and can watch a motionless float for hours. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that you will be able to catch carp with a traditional float rod, especially a trophy one, since it requires some modernization.
- The match fishing rod is widely popular due to its effectiveness and affordability. Such a fishing rod can be equipped with a modern, lightweight, and at the same time, durable rod, strong fishing line, reliable reel and a sharp, powerful hook. Unfortunately, this is not enough and the quality of the equipment settings greatly affects the fishing efficiency.
- When fishing at distances of 10-15 meters, you can use more modern gear called a plug . Its basis is made up of separate knees, with which you can adjust the casting distance. Unfortunately, using the plug is not very convenient. Moreover, it requires a special stand. These are additional funds that not every fisherman has. This type of tackle does not have a reel and as much fishing line is tied to it as needed. When catching large fish, you need to use a rubber shock absorber to dampen the jerks of the fish, which will prevent the line from breaking.
Summer baits and groundbait
Many carp experts recommend going fishing with several types of bait, given the fact that carp are unpredictable. The following baits should be available:
- worms;
- bloodworm;
- boiled pearl barley;
- maggot;
- canned corn.
Currently, more and more preference is given to the use of boilies in catching carp, especially since in fishing stores you can find boilies for every taste. But this does not mean that fishing will not take place without them, especially in those reservoirs where carp are accustomed to ordinary porridge, cake or peas. In such cases, boilies may be useless because he will simply ignore them.
Catching carp in the summer, especially without bait, is a great success or an accident. When the water is warm, carp can accept both store-bought bait and homemade bait, but it is very important to know how to properly serve it to the carp.
Each portion of food sent into the water must have a special ingredient - flavoring. Having identified a promising location, they make an initial cast of bait, which is more than half of what is available. Subsequently, bait is added depending on the activity of the fish.
The following odorous ingredients can be added to working baits:
- anise;
- honey;
- halva;
- cocoa;
- garlic;
- cinnamon;
- vanilla;
- dry seasonings such as dill, parsley, etc.
But this does not mean at all that by adding one of the above-described flavors to the bait, you can count on catching carp. Unfortunately, it is difficult to guess the scent and if someone does it, then they are lucky. Carp can be attracted to one scent today, and tomorrow to another, and if fishing is carried out on an unknown body of water, then this problem is felt very noticeably. If boilies are used, they can be treated with dips, that is, special attractants.
The best and most effective option is to create an artificial “table” for the carp, to which it will come to feed, but this can take a lot of time and one weekend is not enough for this.
Choosing a time and place for carp fishing in summer
Most summer days are characterized by high temperatures and bright sunshine. Not all people like this weather, and even in the absence of wind. What can we say about fish, which experience extremely unpleasant sensations in extreme heat. They are connected with the fact that the oxygen content in water decreases - a vital element for everyone living on the planet. It’s especially bad for carp, for which poor aeration of the aquatic environment can be completely destructive.
This is mainly why it can be difficult to catch a croup in the summer. After all, fish go deeper due to lack of oxygen caused by hot weather. Here, carp are attracted to colder water, because, as is known from physics courses, it contains more oxygen.
However, not all carp escape the heat at great depths. Some individuals, on the contrary, swim near the surface of the water, almost trying to swallow air. Moreover, those that others are in no hurry to be interested in any bait.
When the weather is hot in summer, it is best to catch carp early in the morning
What should a fisherman do in this case? There are several options:
- try to fish in the morning and afternoon, when the sun is not shining brightly and the water is a little cooler;
- fish at dusk or at night (fortunately, there are now various fishing accessories that allow you to fish in the dark);
- choose cloudy days for fishing with a slight drop in temperature, rain or weak wind (the wind creates waves and ripples that saturate the water with oxygen);
- approach the fishing site carefully, giving preference to deep-water and well-aerated areas, as well as areas of the reservoir where there is shade (from bridges, coastal vegetation and trees).
Fishing technique
For fishing to be successful, you need to throw bait into the water a few days before. Only then can you hope to catch a carp.
When going fishing for carp, it is very important to know that various factors can affect the effectiveness of such a “hunt”. This can happen when a fisherman underestimates the carp's capabilities and overestimates his own. The inability to choose the right place, poor equipment, incorrect feeding methods and improperly prepared bait can nullify all the efforts of the fisherman, both in combination and separately.
If the angler takes his preparatory work seriously, he will certainly see this powerful fish bite and feel its power for himself, landing it ashore. It would not be amiss to say that you should definitely have a special landing net with you and do not try to pick up the carp with your hands, as this will lead to the loss of the fish. When fishing for a large carp, you should not pick up a fishing line and try to pull it out in this way. This may result in cuts and other injuries.
Fishing for carp is the most exciting, leaving in the memory for a long time those moments of joy and pride for catching a trophy carp. Although the same words can be said about other types of fishing, for other types of fish, although not so strong. In other words, any fishing is good, but only in sport form.
Lures for carp in summer. Potato
One of carp's favorite dishes. Moreover, if you want to catch a large specimen, then you should fish specifically for potatoes. It cuts off all small fish; in addition to carp, grass carp or silver carp may bite on it. This has both a plus and a minus. The plus is that if there is a bite, then most likely there is a trophy there. The downside is that you can wait a very long time for a bite.
Preparing potatoes for fishing is not difficult, the only important thing is:
- Choose the right potato tuber;
- Cook until desired.
The tuber must be strong and in no case rotten. It is better to take not young potatoes that have accumulated starch.
Next, put the water on the fire, bring it to a boil and only then add the root vegetable. You need to cook over low heat, constantly checking the readiness by piercing the potatoes, for example with a toothpick, it should go in with little resistance. Next, cut into cubes of the desired size.
Some fishermen additionally fry a little in sunflower oil to add flavor and strength to the bait. But you don't have to do this.
