Catching bream in November on a feeder
As the weather gets colder, all fish' metabolism slows down and they feed at certain times and with extreme caution. This month it is difficult to find bream in the previous parking areas. In November, bream gather near wintering pits, at great depths, where you need to look for it, although it is not a fact that it will bite, since the bite at this time is not stable. At great depths, the water temperature does not drop to critical levels, and the fish can easily overwinter.
Bream is no exception, and catching it in November, and especially large specimens, requires not only patience, but also knowledge of the basic habits of this fish. Therefore, in order not to be left with a dry zero and an empty cage, you should know the basics of catching bream on a feeder in November:
- places where bream is found in November,
- a nozzle for catching it,
- preparing bait that will attract fish,
- and of course, the installation of gear thanks to which you will not miss a single bite, not only of trophy fish, but also of cautious bream.
Fishing for carp on a feeder in the last weeks of November
Contrary to popular belief, in November not only predators are active, but also some species of peaceful fish, including carp. The bite of this fish will stop only then, the water in the reservoir will only begin to become covered with ice, but taking into account weather forecasters, even this is still far away, since the first weeks of winter promise to be quite warm. In this article we will tell you where to look for carp in late autumn, as well as what and what to catch. Now let's talk about everything in order.
Where to look for bream in November
It's no secret that when it gets colder, fish slide into the pits. With the beginning of autumn, bream begins to group in schools. Basically, bream is grouped from relatively equal individuals. Such flocks move and feed together. Regarding the issue of finding large individuals of bream in such schools, it is worth saying that their number is limited.
So where to look for such jambs? In November, bream sticks to deep holes, but not just holes, but areas containing a pronounced change in relief. The preferred bottom for catching bream is clay cliffs, slopes with access to muddy areas, where bream actually feed. It is worth noting that bream does not visit sandy shallows and flat areas when it gets colder.
Feeder for catching bream in November
Rod for catching bream in November on the feeder
Successful fishing for bream in November with a feeder is more likely to be possible on a river than on a stagnant pond or lake. To fish on the river, you need to decide on the fishing point and, accordingly, the casting range. The tackle depends on this.
On a medium and large river, a rod 3.3-4.3 meters long with a dough of 40 to 150 grams, depending on the current, is suitable. So, with a casting distance of 50 meters, the optimal rod will be with a length of 3.3 meters and a cast of 40-80 g. Based on the type of tuning, I advise you to use fast. After all, the upper krivertil will win back every fish bite, even a cautious one. Medium and soft action also allows you to catch fish successfully, but the number of successfully caught fish will differ, due to the possibility of timely and high-quality hooking of bream.
Reel for catching bream on a feeder in November
The reel must match the rod, this is reflected in its balance. The wide spool allows for further casting. Naturally, we use an inertia-free coil. When fishing for large bream, you should use a baitrunner reel. We fix the fishing point on the reel with a clip and constantly try to send the feeder with bait to one point; in November this is especially important.
November feeder equipment
With the approach of winter and cold weather, the fish becomes very careful; leashes for catching bream on a feeder in November should be used thin, long and preferably transparent, neutral colors for the water. Naturally, the leader material is monofilament. The length of the leash is at least half a meter. A hook with a medium length shank for attaching a bunch of maggots, worms or bloodworms, as well as their combinations.
Installation of equipment for catching bream in November on a feeder is the Gardner paternoster read here (used by 95% of feeder anglers).
Bream
In early September, bream can be caught at the border with vegetation, where the bottom is muddy. Bream at the beginning of September still takes vegetable bait. But already in October, bream begins to move to winter places, to wintering pits. Movement routes change depending on autumn weather conditions, so they are very difficult to determine. Since summer is almost over, massive starting complementary feeding is not needed. In the fall, the far and near points are fed. For points, take different baits, for example, millet with maggots and peas with chopped worms. To give the complementary foods a dark color, mix clay or soil from a pond. In November, bream almost never approaches the coastline. It lives at medium and deep depths. It is better to catch it on a rocky and clay bottom. On the sandy in November, bream will be caught worse. The bait for bream in November is bloodworms or maggots. In complementary feeding in the fall, smaller fractions are used. For example, millet and ground crackers are used as the base component. Roasted seeds or cake, bloodworms and a flavoring agent, for example, vanillin, are added to this base for flavor. Also an obligatory component is clay or earth.
Look at the video of how to catch bream using a feeder:
November bait for bream
Bait for bream when fishing on a feeder in November is quite simple in composition, but very effective.
We make bait for bream at home from the following ingredients:
- Base - 1/3 breadcrumbs;
- 1/3 - dry millet;
- 1/6 - oatmeal porridge.
- 1/6 - ground cake, slightly fried;
- Add food bloodworms in large quantities;
- It wouldn't hurt to add vanillin.
The most important condition for successful autumn fishing in November is the use of bait consisting of elements of animal origin. In September, you could get by with homemade mixtures, adding bloodworms, maggots or chopped worms to them, but closer to November, the bait should contain bloodworm extract.
To feed the fishing area, we determine the length and direction of the cast, and fix the point on the clip. We make a series of ten casts with bait and only after that we start fishing. After casting with bait, we wait for a bite for no more than 7-10 minutes (sometimes more due to the passivity of the bream), after which we change the bait, fill the feeder and continue fishing.
What to use to catch bream in November
The main bait for bream in November when fishing on a feeder will naturally be baits of animal origin. But it is worth noting the shift in emphasis of taste preferences of bream in cold water to bloodworms. Of course, this is not an axiom and it’s worth trying to catch with maggots, worms, and, of course, with a combination of them. In the absence of a bream bite, you need to try other baits: pasta, boilies, peas, pearl barley, millet.
It is practiced to use various attractants with which the bait is treated before casting. So in November autumn you can try smells: dill, shrimp, vanilla, anise, molasses.
The effectiveness of bait: how to attract bream in November
As you know, in winter the use of bait is not as effective as in summer. What factors is this related to? First of all, due to the low temperature of the water, the molecules that transmit the smell over a distance take a long time to spread over a large area. Groundbait usually has a pronounced aromatic and taste components, and it immediately becomes less effective as soon as the water temperature drops to 4-5 degrees. This is exactly the temperature that is established in most reservoirs by November.
In the cold season, much more attention should be paid to other sensory organs of the fish - the lateral line, touch, vision. Both in winter and late autumn, it is much easier to lure bream not with bait, but with the help of vibrations and the play of a jig. This is confirmed by the fact that bream are caught both with a devil and a jig, and there are also bites with a balancer. If bait is used, it should have a large amount of live components. Moreover, it is alive - the worms and bloodworms in the bait should move under water and create vibrations that attract fish to the fishing spot. In this case, frozen bloodworms and canned maggots will not be as good as live ones.
However, the effectiveness of bait in winter cannot be completely denied. Of course, it will not give the same result as in the summer, and will not collect all the fish from the area. But if the fish has approached, keeping it in place, even when one or another fish from the school is caught, it will help. After all, just like in the summer, bream looks for good food items where they can find food and feed themselves in cold water. Therefore, if there is bait at the bottom, it can provide a bite if a flock of bream approaches.
How to choose bait for bream
Spring bait
To fish in reservoirs with a current, it is necessary to add viscosity ; for this, clay from the reservoir and pea flour are used. Fraction : small, but always with the addition of large pieces of live maggots and food bloodworms. Color : light Smell : coriander is the best option Additives to attract large fish: instant corn, crushed peas, scalded maggot
Summer baits
In the summer heat, many complain about a complete lack of bite , but this is not always true. Properly selected bait can attract the attention of bream even in the heat. June: worm, maggot, corn, peas, pasta. July: steamed barley, maggot worms in the form of sandwiches. August: bread, pasta, corn, maggot worm. Temporary decreases in temperature indicators will entail a return of bream to animal types of bait ; vegetable bait should be offered in hot weather.
Autumn lures
In the autumn, bream continue to be actively caught on the feeder; groundbait and bait, as before, should work in tandem in such gear. As the temperature drops, bream will again want “meat” baits. September: earthworm and dung worm, maggot, hominy, bread, steamed cereals. October: bloodworms, worms, less often maggots. November: maggots and bloodworms, plant-based baits will not work. It is important to understand that the bait used in crushed form must be added to the bait.
Winter lures
In winter, bait for bream is very important; it is more difficult for passive fish to attract attention . Therefore, the selection of bait should be approached very carefully. December: sandwiches made from pieces of worms, bloodworms and maggots, less often boiled peas are used. January: bloodworm, worm. February: worm, bloodworm, semolina, peas. You can experiment and try using the dough as bait; at the end of February, bream can respond well to this species.
