Reeds, cattails and any other aquatic vegetation are the favorite habitat of crucian carp. It happily eats young shoots of plants, small crustaceans and larvae that live directly in the root part and upper layers of silt .
This fish not only feeds here, but also hides from predators and also spawns. It is among the aquatic thickets that crucian carp spend most of their lives. This means that in such places the probability of catching the desired trophy is highest .
Time to catch crucian carp in the reeds
Without knowing the reservoir, we can say with complete confidence that near thickets of reeds, cattails or water lilies it will not be difficult to find schools of crucian carp . Large individuals living alone are often found there. In terms of the time of year, crucian carp are happy to visit such places from mid-spring to the last warm days of autumn . Only with the onset of the first frosts do carp fish go deeper into wintering pits .
Regarding the time of day, everything is even simpler. The closer to the summer heat , the time of active biting shifts closer to sunrise and sunset, making the lunchtime bite practically zero. But in early spring and late autumn , in the absence of serious frosts, the time of active search for food for crucian carp begins only from the moment when the water begins to warm up in the sun’s rays. The depth at such moments can be minimal . You will certainly notice this by the characteristic movement of the shoots peeking out of the water.
Fishing for crucian carp in the reeds: place, time, bait, baits
The crucian bite begins in April and gradually intensifies towards the end of spring. The most promising place for fishing is reed thickets.
The necessary gear is a float rod, which can be purchased in a specialized online store using the link. A large selection of Bolognese, fly and match rods from famous world brands such as Briscola, Favorite, FOX, Kosadaka, Salmo, Shimano and others.
Well, now let’s return directly to catching crucian carp.
Crucian carp is characterized by a certain sedentary behavior, and therefore you can safely try to catch it in the same places where there was a good catch last year. Crucian carp most often lives in areas of a reservoir with an abundance of vegetation and a muddy bottom, so with the onset of warmer weather, it is worth looking for crucian carp there, on already warmed shallows or directly near reed thickets.
Finding a location and preparing it
A catching place can be either a small window in dense vegetation, or simply a strip along the border of clear water and the beginning of reeds or cattails. The fish feels more confident just in the windows , due to the lack of open water space. The depth can vary from 15-20 centimeters to one and a half to two meters .
If you haven’t found such places on the pond, then you can completely clear a small window of a couple of square meters yourself.
When fishing from a boat, you don't need anything other than gear and cleared space. But for shore casting, it will be necessary to clear a kind of “clearing” so that the tackle does not cling to vegetation.
Important! Although crucian carp is a shy fish, after you have set up your fishing spot, you can safely feed it and start fishing. The waiting time will not be that long. Only in extremely unfavorable cases may the cleaned area need to rest for a couple of days.
Gear for fishing in the reeds
Many fishermen consider float rods to be the most popular, and quite justified, type of equipment for catching crucian carp. This is the best gear to catch crucian carp in reed vegetation.
In this case, the fishing rod should not be too long, the maximum length of the rod is five meters. But it is better to choose fishing rods of three or four meters, they will be the most convenient for such fishing. The fishing rod itself should be light.
It is better to choose a fishing line with diametric parameters of 0.16 millimeters; this is the most ideal option for this fishing. In this case, it is better to select the fishing line to match the color of the water in the reservoir itself.
When choosing floats for this method of catching crucian carp, it is better to give preference to floats that have a medium antenna, a thinner body, and low weight parameters.
In this version of catching crucian carp, only one hook is used; you should choose it for the prey that you want to catch and that is found in this reservoir. In addition, you should not overload the float fishing rod with heavy weights. Small weights, for example, a lead pellet, will do.
They catch crucian carp in the reeds on a pond and using a side nod, but this method is more suitable for catching crucian carp in the spring in the reeds from a boat. At the same time, the rod itself is equipped with a jig.
Tackle
To catch crucian carp in the grass, Bolognese, telescopic and fly rods . The telescopic fishing rod is compact and easy to transport. And this is its main advantage. Still, ideally, when fishing for crucian carp, it is better to take fly rods with minimal weight. Determine the length yourself. The dependence is simple and obvious: the farther from the shore the casting point, the longer the rod .
When assembled, a fishing rod for crucian carp for fishing among vegetation is simple and light. It is better to avoid reels and guides in favor of tying the line to the rod tip. The float should be selected as sensitive as possible with light weight, and one pellet is enough for loading. The neater and simpler the tackle , the higher the chance of catching a trophy crucian carp. After all, you need an instant reaction . Otherwise, the fish will go into the reeds and this will lead to breakage of the gear.
The thickness of the line depends on the expected weight of your trophies, but, as a rule, the cross-section should not exceed 0.2 millimeters in diameter for the main line and 0.15 millimeters for the leader. The rule is clear: the thinner the better . Use a landing net if you are not sure of successfully landing fish. The length of the leash depends on the fishing depth. If we take averages, they should be within 10-20 centimeters. A longer leash will give the crucian carp freedom and it will be much easier to get tangled in underwater vegetation. The choice of hook directly depends on the size of the crucian carp in the pond.
Attention! Choose a fishing line that matches the color of the water and bottom soil. Crucian carp is careful and attentive.
What gear is best to use for catching crucian carp in the reeds?
Sometimes you have to catch crucian carp in reeds, where this fish swims in search of food. Naturally, for effective fishing in such difficult conditions, special gear will be required.
Schools of crucian carp are grouped in places with aquatic vegetation (accumulations of hornwort, reed thickets, reeds, marsh grass) in spring, early summer and in hot weather. Why do they attract fish so much?
- there are many aquatic insects there;
- comfortable water temperature;
- you can find places for the deposition of eggs;
- there are bottom silt deposits;
It is worth saying that even though there are a lot of crucian carp in the reeds, it will not be easy to catch there. Most likely, you will need special equipment, since getting to the cool place will be quite difficult. In addition, the slightest mistake when casting will lead to the equipment getting snagged. To avoid this, the gear must be well balanced and adapted to the fishing conditions.
Nozzles
Contrary to popular belief that crucian carp is omnivorous, it is better to call it a gourmet . If only for the reason that there are baits that only this fish likes . In general, the larger arsenal of baits you take on a fishing trip, the greater the chances of success. The most popular animal baits for crucian carp are:
- worms (dung and earthworms);
- bloodworm (mosquito larva);
- maggot (fly larva).
The caddisfly and other inhabitants of the reservoir are less in demand.
As for vegetable attachments , there are much more variations here, starting with dough and bread, ending with all kinds of cereals. For plant baits, flavorings , both natural and artificial, often give a good effect. The most popular among crucian carp are:
- vanilla;
- anise;
- cinnamon;
- vegetable oil;
- garlic.
Important! It is important to use the amount of flavoring carefully, without exceeding the permissible limit. Otherwise, you will only scare away the fish.
Catching crucian carp from a boat in the reeds
Fishermen who know first-hand a lot about catching crucian carp characterize this fish from the carp family as unpredictable and sometimes very capricious. However, fishing for crucian carp from a boat
or from the shore in most cases produces excellent results.
It is especially good to catch crucian carp from a boat in the reeds. Why do catching this fish from a boat in the reeds give the best results? It's simple. Crucian carp loves to eat young shoots of reeds; they are a kind of delicacy for him. Experienced fishermen know that fishing for crucian carp in the reeds
will always give the desired results and be interesting. In addition to shoots, a huge variety of small animals find refuge in the reeds, for which crucian carp is a great hunter. An observant angler will always be able to find paths in the reeds along which crucian carp move.
But there are certain difficulties in such fishing. Hooks often get caught in the reeds, which leads to equipment breaks. However, it is quite possible to fish in such rather difficult places by minimizing snags and breaks of hooks and equipment. We will learn further how to do this as safely as possible.
Catching crucian carp from a boat is much more effective than from the shore. After all, using a boat, a fisherman can get to any place he likes, without worrying whether the equipment will reach the right place when casting or not. Such fishing allows the angler to perfectly camouflage himself in the reeds and fish from a minimum distance.
Fishing for crucian carp in the reeds
makes it possible to get real trophies; it is much more difficult to get large crucian carp from the shore, because large crucian carp very rarely come close to the shore, but there are a lot of large crucian carp in the reeds, and there they are less careful than in open water.
Preparing the fishing site in the reeds
While fishing for crucian carp from a boat in the reeds
, you should cast in such a way that the float and part of the equipment with the nozzle are located not next to the reeds, but in the reeds themselves. To throw the tackle into such a place, and reduce the risk of snagging and subsequent breakage of the tackle to a minimum, you should cast into the windows located among the reed thickets. If such windows do not exist, then the fisherman himself can create them. To do this, in the selected area it will be necessary to remove plants to the length and width desired by the fisherman.
In addition, to make casting easier, you can create a convenient passage to the window, and doing this from a boat is much more convenient. And the part of the reeds that is under water will not be damaged. But in the place where the fisherman wants to create a window, the reeds should be pulled out by the roots. In this case, it is recommended to use a rake to avoid cutting your hands on the sharp leaves of the reeds. Or pull it out, after putting on rubberized gloves or mittens on your hands that will protect your hands from cuts.
And to create a passage, only that part of the reeds that is located above the surface of the water is cut off. Typically, pruning shears are used for these purposes. The cut reeds can be put into a watercraft and transported to the shore, and thus not pollute the reservoir. After all, rotting plants will only scare off potential prey with their smell.
But catching crucian carp from a boat in the reeds
, should not occur immediately after cleaning the fishing area. Fishing in this area should be postponed for a couple of days to allow the fish to get used to the change in landscape. However, many anglers claim that even if you start fishing immediately, after preparing a place in the reeds, you can often catch it quite well.
Equipment for fishing for crucian carp in the reeds
Usually fishing for crucian carp in the reeds from a boat
occurs with float tackle. A float rod makes it possible to catch crucian carp in difficult places and at different depths; it is problematic to catch crucian carp in snags or reed thickets with other gear. The rod for fishing in the reeds from a boat should not be too long; on average, rods 2-3 m long are used.
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After all, this fish is caught from a boat in rather limited conditions. There should be only one hook in the rig, otherwise the chances of getting caught and breaking the tackle will increase significantly. For fishing in reeds, hooks No. 4.5-6 with a sharp sting are used.
You can use any reel in the rig, but the float for catching crucian carp in the reeds from a boat should have a small mass and be thin, of medium length. A large float, falling to the surface of the water, can scare the fish with its splash. In view of the fact that it is quite difficult to fish out caught prey in reed thickets (there are frequent snags), the base of the tackle must be reliable. Therefore, for the base it is better to use a fishing line with a thickness of 0.20-0.25 mm, and the leads should have a thickness of 0.16 to 0.18 mm.
Catching crucian carp from a boat in the reeds
occurs on a variety of baits. Therefore, an angler must have several options for baits and attachments in his arsenal. Such baits are selected based on the preferences of the crucian carp in a given reservoir and the characteristics of the reservoir itself.
Bait for catching crucian carp
Reed thickets always abound with fish in some reservoirs. There you can catch rudd and roach along with crucian carp, which will make fishing even more interesting and exciting.
Happy fishing!
Lure
Bait plays a key role in fishing success. With its help, you not only attract the attention of underwater inhabitants, but also firmly keep them in the zone you need. ready-made dry mixtures on sale , which are recommended for a specific type of fish or can be universal. You can trust the professionals and not tempt fate. However, preparing bait exclusively from packaging will cost you a lot and in any case, the so-called “base” will be needed in the final bait . Its function will be perfectly fulfilled by sunflower cake (cake), or any porridge.
Many experienced crucian fishermen strongly recommend adding a little soil directly from the reservoir where you plan to fish to the final bait mixture. This way the finished mass itself will taste more familiar to the fish and will not be eaten so quickly.
Important! Feeding constantly and a lot does not make any sense. It is enough to provide high-quality bait only before starting fishing. And then, only periodically feed it so that the fish does not leave the place where you are fishing. Otherwise, the crucian carp will simply eat up, and your bait will cease to be of interest to him at all. It is better to choose a place for casting bait that is equidistant from vegetation, in an open area of water, but in close proximity to the reeds. This way the crucian carp will feel more confident and this will subsequently have a qualitative impact on the bites.
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Equipment for fishing in the reeds
Traditional equipment will not work either; in this case, the best option would be special equipment in the form of a sliding “central” float with a fishing line running inside. A hook or large jig is attached to the main line; to load the float, you can use a small sinker, which is placed at the top of the jig. This is exactly the kind of equipment that can be easily thrown even into thickets, because large fish feed most of all there. And no matter how deep or shallow it is, at dawn a bite is possible anywhere.
The only drawback of such fishing is that you have to arrange the place and cut out the reeds. Even an ordinary garden pruner, knife, or sickle is suitable for this, but very sharp. Thickets need to be cut to a length of up to 7 meters, a width of up to 2 meters and very low, if possible below the water's edge. At the same time, this must be done very carefully, without creating excessive noise. It is very interesting to catch crucian carp, the bite begins with a light dance of the float, at this moment you need to hold the fishing rod in your hand, and as soon as the float rises and leads you to immediately make a lightning-fast hook! And then a positive result is completely guaranteed. In the thickets there are especially large crucian carp, which will make your heart flutter with success, and the difficulty of catching will double the positive impressions.
Fishing from a boat
Fishing from a boat in the reeds, in general terms, differs little from similar coastal fishing. But significant differences concern the gear . You don't need a long rod. You can generally be content with a short sideboard. Lately, vertical fishing with a jig , with the so-called side nod, has been gaining popularity. For fishing in reeds, it is relevant for the reason that in case of a snag you can quickly and easily replace the jig. It takes some time to master the technique. Especially if you are not too keen on ice fishing.
Float tackle for catching crucian carp in the reeds
For fishing in the reeds for crucian carp from a boat, use a fly-float or Bolognese rod up to 5 meters long . There is no point in using higher models, since the floating device allows you to swim close to the fishing zone. In addition, a long rod is less effective when fighting fish, and it is also inconvenient to fish by hand.
If the target is a small carp the size of your palm, then an ordinary swing equipped with a connector is enough. It is convenient to store leashes on reels, changing the section of the fishing line, the carrying capacity of the float and the size of the hook if necessary. For catching up to 500 grams, a lap dog equipped with an inertial reel is best suited. A plastic reel weighs almost nothing, but allows you to evenly distribute the load throughout the rod blank. A soft monofilament with a cross-section of up to 0.25 millimeters is used as the main fishing line. Leading material is used with a thinner diameter - up to 0.18 millimeters.
Catching crucian carp in the reeds with a float rod requires forced fishing, so many anglers increase the diameter of the fishing line. There are fewer bites, but it’s easier to keep the fish in the window.
To rig a float rod for crucian carp you will need:
1. Leading material . Recently, the fashion for fluorocarbon has reached unknown proportions. Transparent fishing line gained popularity in spinning fishing, after which endless attempts began to use flurry in float fishing. Fluorocarbon is a hard line, so it worsens the quality of the bite, preventing the crucian carp from swallowing the bait with the flow of water. A soft monofilament should be used as a leash. Winter fishing line has good characteristics, which is better suited for the role of a leash.
2. Float . In calm weather, the most effective signaling devices are considered to be “stick” and “goose feather”. Vertical floats perfectly convey every touch of the bait by the fish, working out the weight of the equipment. On a windy day, floats with a round body are used. They are more stable on the wave and do not collapse during strong gusts of air masses.
3. Sinker . To ensure that the crucian carp does not feel resistance when lifting the bait, anglers use the main and additional weights. The main sinker is a sliding olive, stopped at the bottom by small pellets. It is necessary to distribute the pellets along the entire length of the leader, thus making the equipment more balanced.
4. Hook . For catching crucian carp, small models of the fifth or sixth number are used. Products made from thin wire cut through fish well and do not damage the worm or maggot. Do not be afraid of thin hooks, as they increase the number of bites and successful hooks.
Carbon rods are preferable in the hands of a fisherman to their Chinese fiberglass counterparts. Graphite is a lightweight material with exemplary flexibility and hardness. To catch large crucian carp, the fishing rod is equipped with a miniature inertia-free reel. The drag is less useful in thickets of cattails and reeds, but it increases the chances of catching fish, especially when fishing from a boat.
Some useful tips
Finally, it would not be superfluous to clarify the important nuances of catching crucian carp in the reeds. The best casting location will always be a point in close proximity to vegetation , literally under the reeds.
The higher the air temperature, the more actively the crucian carp reacts to baits of plant origin .
Try not to make unnecessary noise or make sudden movements. Crucian carp is very shy .
Combine and change baits if the presence of fish is obvious, but it does not want to peck at the baits you offer.
Features of catching crucian carp in the reeds from a boat
It is easier to fish in reed thickets with a boat. On it you can get into such wilds that you cannot go from the shore.
Fishing for crucian carp in the reeds from a boat provides a number of advantages:
- It is easier to find a catchable place;
- No need for long rods;
- A landing net for catching large fish is at hand;
- You can fish not only with a float, but also with a fishing rod with a side nod and a jig; in the summer such fishing is successful,
- When snagged, it is easier to release the tackle.
During the spawning season, fishing from a boat is generally prohibited.
