Features of catching carp with reeds
The diet of grass carp depends on the age of the fish. If the young are even less picky and can even be caught on bloodworms, then their older ones represent the standard of a vegan way of life. And no amount of worms can tempt them. Only plants, only healthy food. In general, almost like some people. Features of reed fishing depend on the place where you are going to fish. The ideal site would be an area with reed thickets. The foraging zone for grass carp is in coastal waters, closer to the surface. He can easily reach those shoots that are bent over the water.
We recommend observing such a section of the reservoir to find out exactly where the fish most often end up. Then you will figure out much faster the radius that makes sense to fish. It’s worth taking into account that cupid almost never has self-hooks. That’s why you need to carefully monitor the bite so as not to miss the moment. Because very often even a reel with a baitrunner does not help.
Most often, a bite looks like two weak pulls of the line and one strong one. This is where you need to react in a timely manner. Otherwise, the bait and hook are spit out, and you watch as the cupid “goes off into the sunset,” leaving you with a chewed reed. It's all about Amur anatomy. His teeth are in his throat. Therefore, the fish swallows deeply, to the level of the teeth. The mouth does not close. If it finds something other than reeds, it immediately spits it out. In general, a very smart fish, not stupid. That’s why you need to do everything on time.
Note to the fisherman! If you are afraid of spending the whole day on the shore in vain, we advise you to start feeding the carp in the right place a day or two in advance. Of course, not with reeds. Corn is best used for complementary feeding. Moreover, you need to scatter it within a radius of about five meters, and not just where you are going to cast.
Equipment for reed fishing
The gear for catching grass carp must be for large specimens, durable and reliable, because the fish in question resists strongly. The main line should be chosen hard, with a diameter of at least 0.5 mm, the liner can be soft, of the same thickness. The hooks are powerful, with a medium shank; the size depends on the weight of the fish that lives in a particular body of water, for example, from No. 5 and above. The sinker should be sliding, weighing about 100–150 g. The reel should be reliable and can withstand heavy loads well.
Did you know? White amur
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quite a voracious fish: it can eat as much as it weighs. For this she was even nicknamed “little pig.”
How to prepare reeds
Reed bait is very effective and interesting. Just for it to bring you success in fishing, you need to know some rules.
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So, we need reeds about a meter high. More precisely, cut down to this level. Not just any shoot will do, but one that has a few fresh leaves at the end. Usually the cupid swims in the upper layers of the water, and if it sees that the reed has sunk into the water, or hangs low enough over its surface, the fish sharply pulls it down, biting off a decent-sized piece. So, now all that remains is to figure out how to prepare reeds for catching carp? Or more precisely, how to properly present the bait to the fish.
Where to begin? The first step is to hide the hook in the leaves so that it is not visible at all. Otherwise, Cupid will spit it out and all our efforts will be meaningless. Then a fishing line is wound around the reed stem in several turns. After this, it is important to make a tactically correct cast. What does it mean? It's simple. Your reed should fall into the water where it could theoretically do so on its own, and not in a random place on the pond. If the shoot stays afloat, it will interest the fish faster. And one more thing - do not use floats. Float tackle, like other foreign objects, can frighten off the cautious cupid.
Another method of attachment. Reed stalk
also use the core of the stem catch carp using reeds Reeds of absolutely any age are suitable here. One stem will be enough. Preparing for the nozzle is also quite simple. The length of the bait will depend on the size of the hook shank. By the way, do not rush to tie the fishing line onto the hook; it is easier to put such a nozzle on the other way around - not through the sting. There is no need to clean the core from the shell - it’s easier to do it, almost at the very end. The length of the cut pieces should be slightly less than the length of the shank of the hook, so that the eye or blade protrudes with a margin of 2-3 mm. Now you can carefully clean the cylinders. Remove only the top hard layer, so that the core is not bare. Next, pass it through the sting and tie on the fishing line.
about catching carp with such a bait is that the core has a particularly bright and specific taste. It holds perfectly on the hook if done correctly.
Fishing tactics
So, the ice has broken, gentlemen of the jury. That is, we threw our bait and all we can do is wait. But some of you noticed that almost nothing was mentioned here about gear. Although they are no less important than the correct presentation of the “main course”. Let's start with the main point - the size of the fish. If you don’t know, cupid can weigh up to thirty kilograms. And its size is also impressive.
An adult grass carp can grow up to a meter, and sometimes more. Therefore, you need to choose a fishing rod that is as powerful and durable as possible. But it shouldn’t be too heavy either, otherwise you’ll be so tired after half an hour of fishing that you won’t even have time to wait for a bite. Let's return to our process. Not everyone knows how to catch cupids using reeds. But there is nothing fundamentally complicated here. Look for thickets. A place where the reeds stand like a wall. Cupids usually gather there to feed. And then it’s a matter of technology. We need to feed the place. A mixture of corn and reed core can be used as bait.
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The cast is carried out beyond this zone, and then the tackle is simply smoothly pulled up using a reel. Large cupid always keeps to itself, not joining the flock. He walks along the very edge. So, if your goal is a larger fish, cast just beyond the edge of the place where the bait was scattered.
Note to the fisherman! Place the nozzle on the surface of the water. Cupid will pick up reeds from it with great success. He will pull the shoot into his mouth and pull it down. You can also use a float rod for this purpose. The equipment can be either blind or sliding. Cupid is good for catching in bad weather and at night. Night is generally a favorable time. The main thing is not to create unnecessary noise.
The easiest way to attach reeds. Leaves
In order for catching carp with reeds to be as effective as possible, you need to understand that the “tastier the bait,” the more interesting it is for the fish. That is why we choose the upper leaves of the non-old reed stem. They are younger, juicier, and therefore tastier.
After you have picked the reed leaves, by the way, you don’t need a lot of them, they are quite large. You can choose just a couple of pieces for the test. It is necessary to cut them into strips - length (2 cm) and width (1 cm). For one serving, only a dozen of these pieces are enough. To further tempt the cupid, it is advisable to make shallow cuts on each piece, so as to let out a little juice, but not to destroy the integrity of the reed. In principle, the preparation is complete, all that is now needed is to bait all five reed blanks onto the hook, through the center.
Where and when to catch carp with reeds
If you find a reservoir rich in fish, in which carp live, and there are reeds in the coastal zone, you can consider half the work already done.
You can start in the morning, especially if the place has already been baited in advance. Then, in fact, almost nothing is required of you. All you need to do is present the bait and hook in time so as not to miss the fish. That, in fact, is the whole simple science of fishing with reeds.
Among all the fish that live in our country, carp is one of the most interesting and unusual. And catching him can be very difficult. If you value the process itself and its excitement, then you should definitely try your hand at this type of fishing. You may have to spend two to three days exploring the place, feeding the fish, and so on. But the result will please you.
Features of landing grass carp
From the moment the grass carp bites to the time it is placed in the landing net, there is still a lot of work to be done and you will need patience.
The hook must be powerful and sweeping so that the hook fits well into the rough mouth of the fish, thereby reducing the likelihood of it coming off when fishing. Often the cupid goes almost all the way to the shore without resisting, and sometimes even swims towards it. At such moments, it may seem that there is a trifle on the hook or that the fish has completely left the hook. But in such cases, on the contrary, you should be in full readiness for a big fish to jerk. Usually the cupid begins to make strong jerks right near the shore, when the fisherman thinks that the fish is already in his hands. If the clutch is not weakened, then the cupid will easily tear the tackle and you won’t see any fish. At the same time, the friction must be adjusted so that it is difficult for the fish to resist and it gets tired faster when trying to jerk to the side.
To ensure that the hooked carp ends up in your cage, first reel it out well and when you are sure that the fish is tired, you can try to catch it with a landing net. But even a tired cupid can make a last desperate leap, which will become fatal for you. Be careful as long as the grass carp is in or near the water.
Who is this White Cupid
Dear readers of the Fishing Blog, I am glad to welcome you to the page about White Amur. Let's talk today about where it lives, what to fish for, how to choose gear for catching Amur.
And before we start catching this handsome guy, let's get to know him better. White Cupid from the Karpov family. He began his triumphal march from the Amur River, East Asia and China. Where its taste properties were noticed, as well as good weight gain, well, in the sense of growing quickly.
This handsome guy reaches a weight of up to 40-45 kg. In the 60s of the last century, the Amur was acclimatized to European weather and food conditions, and since then this herbivorous fish has become much more numerous. Cupid feeds exclusively on grass, which is why its second name is Water Cow. It is also convenient to breed it together with carp since the food supply does not compete at all. The grasshopper lives exclusively in fresh water and loves flowing reservoirs, but it can also be found in closed lakes or canals. It is released into closed reservoirs to combat lush aquatic vegetation, because cupid eats two to three times its own weight in grass per day.
It's not so easy to catch grass carp
A strong blow to the line. The tackle bends into an arc and the clutch begins to pick up the line with a crash. When you first try to hit the resistance, it feels like you’re pulling a log. This is luck. Minutes of struggle seem like an eternity, but only an experienced fisherman can withstand such resistance. Well, the opponent began to give up a little and ends up on the shore. Your arms are tired, your heart is pounding at a frantic pace, your legs are trembling pleasantly. So who made us so worried? Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to present to your attention the public favorite, the storm of rivers and lakes, White Amur.
From this article you will learn:
- Who is this White Cupid
- When should you catch cupid?
- The right choice of baits and baits
- Tips for feeding
- Secrets of catching White Cupid using reeds video
