There are a lot of carp fishing fans. Therefore, the relevant question is where to fish - on a paid pond or “wild” reservoirs. Here, commercial fishing still comes first, since in ordinary ponds and lakes of the Leningrad region there is very little carp, and catching ordinary and mirror carp in a stocked reservoir, on clean banks equipped with special bridges, with normal entrances, is much more pleasant and comfortable . Moreover, you can be sure of the presence of fish in the reservoir and a good catch.
It is important to note that paid fishing is not as simple as many amateurs think. On the same pond, someone can sit with nothing, while someone catches carp one after another. There are a lot of nuances here - the right bait, maximum silence, high-rigidity rods and correctly selected bait. Carp are strong fish, bite confidently, offer powerful resistance and are practically impossible to pull out of the water without using a landing net.
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Fishing for carp on paid reservoirs of simple and mirror
Carp fishing starts in the spring. Carp fishing attracts with the strong impressions of fighting with cunning and powerful fish. In technical and tactical terms, such fishing can make a difference; it all depends on whether the fish leads a natural life, eats what it finds, or is regularly fed heavily. In the paid ponds of Lepsaria, frequent feeding of fish is not practiced; here, conditions for its habitat as close as possible to “wild” ones have been created, which eliminates “empty” fisherman’s trips. The depth of the ponds is up to 4 m, the bottom topography is flat, but still there are holes in any body of water, so it is advisable to identify them with a marker, as well as determine the structure of the bottom where you are located for fishing.
Carp are released into paid ponds periodically; it is better to wait a few days, since the first days after stocking they are under stress, so they will practically not be caught.
Where to sit? Observe where the fish show themselves - that’s where we sit. There are special bridges and benches along the shore. If the weather is good, the carp will show themselves on the surface by jumping out of the water entirely. Especially on hot summer days.
An important factor in successful carp fishing is the harmony between bait and bait. Here you need the right and aromatic composition for the first abundant feeding of fish at the fishing point. The stocking density of carp in paid areas is always higher than that of other fish. Here the question of proper bait arises. After the carp approaches and starts biting, noisy feeding is no longer worth doing; you need to maintain its activity without frightening it and keep the fish in the feeding place.
When a carp approaches a feeding area, you will immediately notice it by the characteristic bubbles that will rise from the bottom.
Carp fishing in summer
Summer is considered the best season for carp fishing. But even at this time there is a period when catching fish becomes problematic. A pause in feeding occurs during the mating season, when the carp forgets about feeding for 2 weeks. In some pay zones, where individuals of different ages and species live, spawning occurs over a period of 1-1.5 months.
With the onset of warm weather, the fish move away from the shore, hiding from the sun's rays in the deep areas of the pond. Only at night and early in the morning can you catch a decent trophy close to the shore. To throw bait to the carp's summer camps, you need to arm yourself with a match fishing rod or donka.
In summer, food digestion in the fish’s body occurs much faster. Carp actively moves around the reservoir in search of new food items. To attract and keep fish in the chosen place, a large amount of bait is required. Some experienced carp anglers take up to 30-40 kg of various food for fishing in order to have good fishing for 1 day.
In summer, the range of baits in a fisherman’s arsenal should be the richest. The basis consists of such vegetable baits as steamed grains of wheat, corn, peas, as well as store-bought boilies, granules, air corn, etc. In some ponds that were rented recently, the fish got used to the food that the locals prepared for them fishermen. These include various types of dough, bread crumb, flour, etc.
Boilies for carp
What do carp bite on on pay sites?
— Corn is a classic carp bait. Carp love the smell and taste of sweet corn. Float or feeder fishing with corn is different in that it also involves baiting with this same corn, without using any other mixtures. The best option here is Bonduelle sweet corn. It has a particularly pleasant aroma, which strongly attracts carp and stays on the hook for a long time.
— Worms (earth and dung) are the best bait of all time. Carps always dig in the mud and they especially prefer worms. It is important here that the crawler on the hook has the opportunity to move, thereby attracting fish. The greatest success in active fishing can be achieved by combining a short and thick worm on the hook, or half a crawler and several grains of corn.
— Steamed peas have been used for carp for quite a long time. Here you only need freshly prepared, which has a pleasant smell; if the peas are soft and plastic, then the carp will not resist the delicacy. Fishing with peas excludes small fish from biting. Preparing bait and bait does not require much time. This attachment can be used at any time of the year.
- Boyles. Many carp anglers prefer to catch large trophy specimens with this bait. Such a bait can have a round or cylindrical shape and different smells that attract carp. There are floating and sinking boilies. Many fishermen prefer to prepare such bait themselves from bread dough and aromatic ingredients. Ready-made ones can be bought at any fishing store. Also on par with boilies - some fishermen use puffed corn and catch carp with caramel popcorn.
— Potatoes are the simplest and most inexpensive way to catch carp, and at the same time effective. The main caveat is to use only fresh root vegetables. It needs to be boiled whole in the peel, then cut into large cubes (1-3cm). To enhance the aroma of the bait, you can fry the cubes until crisp in oil. The hook must be completely hidden in the potato cube.
Feeder equipment for carp fishing
“Method” - the feeder of the method equipment is, first of all, a carp feeder, not a feeder, but is often used by fishermen as the best means for targeted luring of carp
You can use literally any feeder rig to catch carp, but we will give advice to choose between the following two rigs:
- Paternoster is the best option for muddy bottoms, it is not a self-hatching equipment, you will feel any touch of the carp, it is very easy to manufacture.
- The method is carp equipment, which will require a special method feeder from you, while the hair equipment can be made directly from the leash material (which, by the way, is quite suitable for soft braid with a diameter of 0.1-0.15).
All manufacturing details based on visual diagrams and video tutorials are presented in the links.
A couple of tips on gear and rigging:
- Take great responsibility for the strength of your gear and equipment. The hook must be made of high quality steel and sharp.
- The fishing line should not diverge at the nodes, more often use the connection of two fishing lines using the loop-to-loop method (loops are made at both ends, then one loop is threaded into the other and the end of the fishing line with the loop that was threaded into the first is inserted into its own loop, then the loops are tightened ).
- Always make sure that the clutch has the ability to start releasing the line when the fish jerks strongly. Most often, fishermen lose their gear as a result of a bite in the first seconds, when the fish swallows the bait, gets caught behind the feeder and quickly tries to escape. Your clutch should work and begin to release the line; in the future, you can tighten it a little so that the fish does not go too far (for example, into snags).
What gear should you use for carp fishing?
To catch carp, gear with special sensitivity is not required. Here you need rods of increased rigidity, which allow you to quickly tire out large and strong fish when fishing.
— The float rod is one of the most effective and exciting in carp fishing. The most preferable is a match and fly rod with a length of 4-5 m, with a spinning reel. The flywheel is suitable for catching small specimens (up to 1-1.5 kg). To catch large carp, choose “match”. The fishing line should be very strong and invisible, preferably monofilament or cord. The tackle must be equipped with a leash 25 - 80 cm long. The float is not bright in color, weighing from 2.5 to 4.5g. Hooks with a sharp sting and a short shank. The float rod is relevant in the summer, effective in May and September.
— Feeder tackle with a feeder is universal and convenient, allowing even an amateur to catch large carp. The advantages of this equipment are that it is much stronger and more reliable in the quality of carp breaks and escapes, and the bite is noticeable thanks to the sound alarm (bell). The set of equipment includes: a durable feeder rod 3-4 m long, an inertia-free reel (preferably with a baitrunner); braided cord (0.12-0.18mm), feeder (optimal weight 60-80g) hooks No. 8 and 9.
— Carp donka with boilies. In this way, carp are caught on paid sites mainly by sportsmen - carp anglers in an attempt to catch the largest trophy! And they succeed! The fishing system is almost similar to feeder fishing, only here preference is given to professional durable carp spinning rods, powerful reels with a 4000-6000 baitrunner and a strong, reliable braided cord. The bait used is a boilie on a 20-25 cm leash with a large hook and a weight weighing 50-70g, which allows you to cast the gear particularly far.
Feeder tackle for carp
Be sure to use feeder rods; no spinning rods will work here. We will work with feeders from 50 g of their own weight + bait, this is a very large load on the tackle.
1. Ideal feeder rod parameters:
- test: 60-120 g;
- length: 3.9 m;
- tuning: medium or fast;
2. A spinning reel with a size of 3000-4000 , which must hold 150-200 meters of 0.25 fishing line. This is due to the fact that if you are lucky enough to get a bite from a large carp, it will definitely try to go into the depths as far and quickly as possible, your fishing line should be enough for the distance that it can reel in as a result of the fishing line being released by the friction clutch.
The rear clutch is an ideal option; it is very easy to adjust while fishing.
A reel baitrunner is an optional feature, especially for beginner carp anglers, but can also be useful for carp fishing.
3. The fishing line must be monofilament with a diameter of 0.25-0.3 mm (depending on the size of the intended prey, by the way, a 0.3 mm monofilament line will support a carp weighing 10 kg, if fished correctly). The fact is that due to the fact that carp is a very violent fish, its jerks can greatly load your gear. In this case, stretchable monofilament will come to your rescue; it will dampen the lightning-fast jerks of large carp.
Videos and photos of catching trophy carp
For fans of carp fishing, we have created a page where we present videos and photos of the process of carp fishing on our ponds. Here you will see different techniques, tactics, and you will be able to evaluate how interesting this process is. You will learn many new interesting nuances and techniques that you can use in the future for your successful carp fishing.
How to catch carp on a feeder
It is possible to catch the coveted trophy only if you know the basic subtleties of the process. This concerns the search for promising fishing spots, proper feeding and fishing.
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Where to look for fish sites
Success in fishing will be ensured if you search for prey in deep water areas of the reservoir. You need to examine:
- exits from pits;
- deep channels among vegetation;
- area near reeds;
- water lily plantations;
- in the summer near the springs.
In the evening and morning hours, carp more often appear in shallow areas of the reservoir. There it feeds on all kinds of invertebrates.
But it’s not worth searching for carp on the main stream of rivers, places with a rocky bottom, or riffles. A bottom that is too muddy is also not suitable for hunting.
Tactics and fishing techniques
The process of catching carp on a feeder consists of the following stages:
- Select a promising area using an echo sounder or marker rod.
- Make a starter feed using an open feeder, from 10 casts. The main thing is that the food completely “comes out” of it. It is better to cast the rod from behind your head. If there is little bait at the bottom of the reservoir, the cloud will not be dense and you should not expect strong bites. At this stage, there is no need to spare the mixture.
- Fill the feeder, attach a boilie or other carp’s favorite delicacy to the hook and cast to a specific point in the reservoir. Place the feeder on the stand; the line tension should be barely noticeable. If the tip of the rod trembles, then there are small fish operating below. Large individuals can be noticed by the calm and infrequent movements of the tip.
- After the bite, make a confident hook, pointing the tool up and towards the shore. Next, engage the reel, releasing the line.
Otherwise, if there is serious resistance from the fish, you can lose your gear.
The complementary food must be changed every 5 minutes, otherwise the prey will not be kept at the fishing point.
