During this period, you need to know what kind of bait should be offered to the crucian carp so that it does not refuse it. Fishing can be effective if the bait for the crucian carp is served on a tray, so that it does not have to look for something similar in the water column. At the same time, one should never forget about the influence of weather conditions on the bite of crucian carp. Moreover, with the arrival of autumn, this factor is of particular importance. It’s not easy to catch an active crucian bite even in summer, if the weather is constantly changing and the atmospheric pressure is constantly jumping.
The article is aimed at introducing both beginners and experienced anglers to the intricacies of autumn crucian fishing. Subtleties should be understood as the technique of finding promising places, determining the time of fishing, reading the weather factor, choosing the appropriate bait and gear. Such information may be useful for any category of fishermen.
Where, when and how to catch crucian carp in the fall
Catching crucian carp in the fall comes down to deciding on the time and place of fishing. In this case, depending on the weather and time of year, you should decide on the nature of the bait and the possibility of bites.
In September, when warm weather set in, crucian carp continue to get their food in the coastal zone, actively responding to various baits. If this period is characterized by warm weather, then catching crucian carp during this period is no different from catching it in the summer, although a deterioration in the bite is noticeably felt.
With the onset of autumn cold, crucian carp begins to move away from the shore and occupy deep-water places, practically without leaving them. With the arrival of October, it is very difficult to interest crucian carp in any kind of bait, even if he smells it. Therefore, it makes no sense to count on productive fishing during this period.
With the onset of autumn, it makes no sense to look for crucian carp in flat areas of reservoirs. During this period, it is attracted to steeper banks. In this case, one should take into account such a factor as wind direction. Crucian carp prefers to be on the shores where the wind blows, as it washes food from the ground for the fish.
Despite the fact that the crucian carp has gone to the pits, you can still catch it if you find its camp. At the same time, it is better to throw the bait not into the pit itself, but at the exit from the pit. Moreover, if the bait falls at some distance from the crucian carp, then it will not react to it. If there are no bites within 15-20 minutes, then the tackle will have to be thrown to another point.
But when periods of warming begin in the fall, the crucian carp partially resumes its activity. Then the crucian carp begins to move into shallow water, where the water warms up much faster. In this case, the angler may have several productive days. It actively begins to peck before the onset of cold weather or on cloudy but relatively warm days.
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Equipment for catching crucian carp
In amateur and sport fishing for crucian carp from a boat and from the shore, various tackles are used:
- Fly fishing rods with “blind” equipment.
- Float rods for long casts with a sliding float.
- Feeders.
- Donkey.
But the most beloved remains a simple float rod, which can help in fishing any areas of the reservoir at a short distance from the shore and instantly responds even to a weak bite. Of course, if you configure it correctly.
There are no special requirements for gear. A 5-6 meter rod is optimal for fishing from the shore, even if you take into account that in the fall crucian carp gravitate to deeper places.
I don’t go too small with the fishing line; for the main line I use a durable and high-quality monofilament with a diameter of 0.18-0.2 from Salmo. On a leash - a size smaller.
Don't consider this an advertisement. I’ve just been using monofilament line from this manufacturer for a long time and have no desire to change. The line is quite thin and durable. It does not cause concern in crucian carp (and other fish). With its visually thin thread, it is capable of subduing and easily delivering to the shore well-fed, strong fish weighing 2 kilograms.
Hook, if you take the domestic size chart, 5 or 7 numbers. But I’ve been hooked on imported goods for a long time, so the number is 10-18 according to European numbering.
Fans of crucian carp fishing often recommend opting for hooks with a long shank. This is probably convenient for attaching an animal bait. However, from my own experience, I note that round hooks with a short shank are not only convenient for placing any bait and removing caught fish, but also somehow reduce the number of bites from small specimens.
I won’t say that a small crucian carp won’t dare to attack a large hook. It bites and swallows like a “full-fledged” crucian carp. But noticeably less often than larger individuals.
Installation of equipment
The main line is attached through a plastic connector with a loop connection. The fishing line is left so long that the entire installation with the leash is equal to the length of the rod or 5-10 centimeters longer. With this choice, large crucian carp are easier to bring to the shore, and small ones on a raised fishing rod fall directly into the fisherman’s hand.
Installation of equipment for catching crucian carp in the fall is no different from the classic type used in other seasons of the year.
The choice of float often coincides with the preferences of the angler. However, it is worth taking into account the fishing conditions. This is the basic principle of selection. For me, tall and thin floats with a load capacity of 3-4 grams are preferable. They are very sensitive and are able to transmit even light touches from fish. Having a bright spot on the top antenna are perfectly visible in any weather.
The leash is attached to the main line through a small carabiner or using the “loop-to-loop” method. The load is an olive or several pellets. The main task is to optimally load the float.
If a “garland” of pellets is used as weights, then I do not recommend hanging more than 3. In amateur fishing, a chain of weights for a beginner can be an additional complication when casting gear. It's better to practice on a smaller number and with more weight.
The classic setup of a fishing rod with a “dead” rig is typical for coastal fishing and fishing from a boat on a “short” basis. When it is necessary to make long casts, a feeder tackle or a sliding float is used. In such cases, the rods are selected more powerful.
For fishing with a heavy load or feeder, which often acts as a weight, I prefer to use a strong spinning rod.
They say that it is better to see once than to read or hear. In my opinion, the video above fully reveals the secret of equipping a float rod for long-distance casting with a sliding float.
Autumn bait for crucian carp
Crucian carp feels the onset of real cold weather. In order for him to survive them, he needs to eat well and quickly gain weight, or rather, stock up on nutrients. Therefore, his diet changes. He switches to high-calorie protein foods, which are sufficient in baits of animal origin.
With the arrival of autumn, crucian carp stops pecking at the usual summer baits. Therefore, to catch him you will have to switch to the following baits:
- on a worm;
- for maggots;
- on bloodworms.
If the angler has these three baits, then you can safely count on catching crucian carp. If there is only one of them, then the crucian carp may not be caught.
During this period, he begins to sort through baits, so with one bait you can make a mistake. Most likely, he will refuse all baits and the only option left is sandwiches, which consist of combinations of various baits. This technique allows you to activate the bite of crucian carp. In the case of using sandwiches, it is also possible that crucian carp may be interested in a combination that includes a vegetable bait. For example:
- corn plus worm;
- corn plus maggot;
- pearl barley plus bloodworms, etc.
And this despite the fact that crucian carp ignores any bait of plant origin in the fall. But in combination with animal baits they work. As for baits of plant origin, quite large crucian carp can bite on them, although a bite can be expected for a very long time.
In this regard, the conclusion suggests itself that in the fall it is very difficult for crucian carp to be interested in any of the baits and only a sandwich can somehow force the crucian carp to swallow the bait. Both regular and large crucian carp bite on sandwiches, which is important.
What to catch crucian carp with in the fall: the right bait
The taste preferences of crucian carp also change significantly in the fall. If in the summer he preferred all kinds of baits of plant origin, now they will not attract him. Biting on plant bait in the fall is rather an exception.
Autumn crucian carp needs protein to build up fat mass, which will allow it to more easily endure a hungry winter. And now he can only find protein in animal baits. Therefore, for catching crucian carp in the fall, choose:
- bloodworm;
- maggot;
- dung worm.
Since crucian carp is very capricious in the fall, it will be very good if you have all these 3 baits available when fishing. Then you can easily choose the one that will work best. Just keep in mind that a bait that works well today may not bring results at all tomorrow. Crucian carp is a heat-sensitive fish, so in the fall you will often have to experiment with the choice of bait.
Often the crucian carp refuses to bite on each of these baits and then the angler needs to do something. In such cases, the use of bait sandwiches often helps prevent bitelessness. They are very easy to make, you just need to bait several baits together on one hook. For example, put on a bloodworm and put a maggot on top of the sting, or bait a worm and put a few bloodworms on the tip of the hook. This way you can combine any bait with each other. This technique very often helps to activate the fish’s bite, even if it was completely sluggish and refused to bite on any of the baits offered separately.
Fishing with corn, peas, bread, semolina, dough and other vegetable baits is losing its relevance. Although sometimes crucian carp still show interest in such baits during autumn warmings, animal bait will always be a priority at this time of year. It is only useful to use plant baits as part of a sandwich with animal bait, then they can still work well.
Bait for crucian carp
Bait for crucian carp in the fall may not affect the effectiveness of fishing, but it also makes no sense to refuse it. In any case, you should count on the fact that the crucian carp will still be interested in it. Crucian carp is an unpredictable fish, so you should try any options. Bait in the fall should have a special consistency, consisting mainly of small fractions that are easily sprayed in the water, creating a voluminous food cloud in the water. Such an approach to using bait in the fall will always pay off. In addition, the amount of bait may be minimal. One kilogram of bait will be enough for a whole day of fishing.
You can prepare the bait yourself or buy it ready-made, in dry form. To make it ready for use, it is enough to add a certain amount of water from the reservoir. But in this form, bait will not be effective in the fall. Animal components, such as worms, maggots or bloodworms, should be added to it. That is, exactly those components that are supposed to be used to catch fish. To keep the bait to a minimum, it should also be mixed with soil.
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Bait for carp in October
In October, bait will play a very important role in carp fishing. At this time, more than ever, it is important to lure the fish to the fishing spot, keep it there and create an appetite by selecting the right components for bait.
Of course, it would be ideal to bring the carp to the fishing point. To do this, the fishing area must be fed every day for a week before fishing. Then he will get used to the fact that there is always something to eat in this area and will visit this area every day. If you feed a place all the time, then fish will always be caught there.
You can fertilize with various cereals, mixed feed, millet, peas, corn, etc. But in the fall, the bait must include animal components, preferably worms. Also, one of the components of the bait must be a bait that you will use while fishing, so that the carp gets used to it and takes it without fear when it is used directly as bait.
Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to bring carp to the fishing spot, since there is always little time for fishing, and the reservoirs in which there are fish are usually located far from the city. Not everyone has the opportunity to feed the fishing spot every day for a week. Therefore, many anglers need to quickly and effectively lure fish to the fishing point directly on the day of fishing, because fishing usually lasts only a day.
To attract carp to the desired location in October, you need to use high-calorie bait with a good aroma. In the fall, it is not enough to feed exclusively with porridge. It is necessary to add chopped worms, maggots or bloodworms to the bait, and it would also be very good to add flavorings to the bait to enhance the effect.
Flavorings will enhance the effect of bait, which, as is known, loses its effectiveness in cold water. Deepening the ingredients of the bait will also have a positive effect on the subsequent bite. Again, the bait must contain ingredients that will also be used as hook bait.
It is optimal to use about 8-10 kg of bait during the day for catching carp. This amount is enough to keep the fish at the fishing point for a whole day and, at the same time, not to overfeed the fish. The first feeding is generous, then, throughout the fishing, add it as needed, a few balls the size of a tennis ball.
Tackle for catching crucian carp in autumn
You can catch crucian carp in the fall using both a regular float rod and bottom tackle (feeder). Moreover, with the arrival of autumn, it should be thinner, since the water becomes more transparent, which is very important. Crucian carp may notice a thick fishing line and refuse to bite, moving away from the dangerous place.
In order for the crucian carp to still risk trying the bait offered to it, it is advisable to use a very thin fishing line: the thinner, the better. If the fishing gear is a regular fishing rod, then the most suitable line will be a fishing line with a thickness of 0.1 to 0.15 mm. When fishing with bottom tackle (on a feeder), you can increase the thickness to 0.18 mm. As a rule, mostly small specimens are caught on the hook and such a thin fishing line is enough. But if large crucian carp is caught in a reservoir, then the thickness of the fishing line should be selected taking into account this factor.
The tackle should not only be invisible to crucian carp, but also quite sensitive. The sensitivity of the tackle is determined by the weight and shape of the float. In autumn, it is advisable to use floats such as a quill pen or pencil. They are considered the most sensitive. This is due to the fact that crucian carp takes the bait quite carefully in the fall and not every float is able to record these careful bites. In addition, other types of floats, due to the peculiarities of their shape, can simply scare away the fish.
As for the selection of the hook, its size should correspond to the size of the fish, as well as the nature of the bait used. If you use very thin tackle, with a fishing line of 0.1-0.15 mm, then a hook No. 15-10 on the international scale is sufficient. If larger crucian carp are caught (from 500 g or more), then the hook size can be increased. In any case, the hook should fit freely in the fish's mouth.
Where to catch carp in October using a float rod
In the fall, carp rarely stay in those places where they were actively caught in the summer. Cold weather and a decrease in water temperature make adjustments to its behavior, which the fisherman must take into account when searching for a promising place.
It will not always be possible to successfully catch carp in October with a float rod, since now it will not always be near the shore. And if October turns out to be frosty, then it will be very difficult to catch it even with a donk.
Fishing for carp with a float rod will have a good chance of success on fine autumn days when the autumn weather is warm. On such days, it can come closer to the shore and even be caught in those places where it pecked in the summer. At night and during the day, fish can approach thickets of coastal vegetation - reeds and reeds, and go to shallow depths.
In warm October, carp prefers to stand at depths from 2 to 5 meters. Therefore, to catch it in October with a float rod, you can choose both areas near reed thickets, and areas with a sharp drop to depth, deep-sea creeks, dams and others, where the depth begins not far from the shore.
When direct sunlight hits any shallow areas of the reservoir for several hours, carp can go to these points, enjoying the last warm rays of the sun. On such days, you can try to catch it at the “top” of the reservoir, that is, where the depth is shallower - on the opposite bank from the dam, for example.
Also, good places to catch carp in October using a float rod will be:
- snags;
- stumps sticking out of the water or hidden under water;
- flooded bushes and trees;
- areas of the reservoir with a large layer of silt;
- thickets of reeds;
pits with a depth of 2-5 meters and exits from them.
On cold October days, you should look for carp further from shallow water. If it is a carp pond, then you should try to fish from a dam; if it is a large reservoir or lake, then it is optimal to go out on a boat and look for deep holes that are suitable for the fish to winter; this is where it gathers during the autumn cold. If there is no boat, look for areas where the depth begins immediately offshore.
If it is a small pond, then look for fish at the deepest point of the reservoir; if the reservoir is large, fish at cold temperatures in October stay at depths of more than 4 meters. If there is no more warming, then the carp will never reach shallower water areas, remaining in their favorite pits for the winter. You can use this knowledge on winter fishing and catch carp in winter, at least on the first and last ice.
Where to fish
Autumn crucian fishing is divided into two radically different periods. The first period is much shorter than the second and it lasts depending on the stability of weather conditions in September, by inertia flowing for ten days into autumn with summer weather, and sometimes arriving for a week in the second or third ten days of the month in the form of Indian summer.
Important! In warm weather, the bite of crucian carp in September will continue on the shallows in the coastal zone, where the fish lived and fed in the summer.
On rivers and lakes in quiet backwaters, you can continue to catch crucian carp in windows of vegetation and near the walls of reeds and cattail thickets. The depths of promising points rarely exceed levels of 1.5-2 meters, and the bottom bases are covered with a shallow layer of silt. With the onset of cold weather, leading to a sharp cooling of the water, crucian carp leave their summer habitats and begin to gather in the deepest parts of the reservoir, occupying holes and underwater ditches. The bottom of the pits does not have to be covered with silt. Fish in cold water exhibit low feeding activity and only during warming periods can they migrate for a short time to nearby muddy areas in search of food.
Important! You can catch crucian carp in late autumn in places where they accumulate, by finding a dump in a hole where more active individuals go, which become the prey of a fisherman who is persistent in his search.
Regardless of the size of the reservoir and its depth, fish are searched for in the autumn in its deepest waters.
Fishing for crucian carp in September
Peculiarities of crucian carp fishing in September
At the end of August and beginning of September, sudden natural changes occur in the life of reservoirs caused by a decrease in solar activity. The consequences of these changes are:
- reduction in temperature parameters of water and air;
- increasing water transparency;
- reduction in the active life of fish;
- preference by fish for more high-calorie food than in summer, since autumn is the period when fish accumulate reserves for the winter.
The weather and time of day have a great influence on the bite of crucian carp in September:
- the best for fishing is clear, sunny weather - in bad weather the bite stops;
- if the nights are still warm, the periods of active biting remain early morning and evening, as in summer;
- after the arrival of cool nights, the bite begins after the water warms up in the morning, from 11-12 o’clock or later. At the first signs of sunset and evening air cooling (16-17 hours) the biting stops.
