How and what to catch roach in summer?
In summer, it is necessary to take into account the factor of the spring spawning period, after which it actively feeds. Large specimens of fish of this species usually gather in small schools, and biting activity begins at dawn, with very careful bites.
Most often, the roach takes 10-15 cm (sometimes up to half a meter) from the bottom, since it feeds at this depth. When fishing from the shore, it is better to use a light rod, 4 to 6 meters long.
The fishing line is selected with a diameter of 0.10 to 0.15 mm, with a thin leash. The optimal sizes of hooks are No. 13 (hereinafter according to the international classification) for a worm, and No. 17 for bloodworms.
The most effective way to catch roach on lakes at this time is to fish with a float rod.
Fishing with a jig with a side nod has also proven successful. Thanks to the conical shape of the nod, we have the opportunity to select jigs of different weights, which has a beneficial effect on its smooth and even play. At the same time, by changing the length of the nod, we change the quality of the bait's performance.
We will give preference to bloodworms as bait (the more active the bite, the greater the amount of bait should be).
The so-called “sandwich” consisting of bloodworms and maggots has proven itself well as a bait. Maggot can also be used separately.
Goose or cuttlefish can be used as bait in summer. After heavy rains, the roach actively takes on an ordinary dung worm or a piece of earthworm.
When using groundbait, it should be taken into account that roaches are more active in the bait, part of the base of which consists of live bait.
Catching roach in summer with Oleg Kvitsiniya (video)
Habitats of this individual
Catching roach in the fall is special in that you need to carefully look for it during this period. This task is not easy. Most of this fish is located at depth. Only isolated flocks sometimes find themselves near the shore. A place that will be sheltered from wind and surge is an ideal option in this case. In this regard, areas at turns, near whirlpools, as well as in those places where the river narrows or widens are suitable. The area near coastal thickets is no exception in this case. Catching roach on the river in autumn is complicated by the fact that it is generally difficult to understand whether there are fish in a given place or not. It is best to rely on your own experience of catching roach in warmer times. It is advisable to find a familiar place. In this case, it is necessary to make allowances for the fish moving deeper. In autumn it is 3-4 meters. After this, you can start feeding. This process will be outlined below.
How to catch roach in autumn?
In autumn, fishing with a fly rod is considered the most successful. On lakes and stagnant reservoirs, roaches, due to their relatively sedentary lifestyle, should be looked for in their camp sites in the summer.
Only, unlike summer equipment, our tackle and bait will undergo minor changes.
The gear when fishing for roach in the fall is sensitive, which allows us to successfully outwit cautious fish.
You will need a rod made of the lightest material, 1-3 meters longer than what we use in the summer. The so-called “bleak” fishing rod is best suited;
The fishing line should be chosen with a small diameter of up to 0.15 mm;
Float, with a lifting capacity of up to 0.6 g, with an appropriate sinker;
And hooks No. 20–22.
Mostly in the fall they use bait such as bloodworms, maggots and caddis flies.
Larger specimens happily bite on pearl barley, corn and bread. The caddisfly also acts as an ideal bait during this period.
Catching roach in late autumn with a float (video)
Finding a fishing spot in late autumn
On cold autumn days, many species of white fish that live in rivers and lakes stop biting. The exception is the roach, which delights with its bite until the freeze-up.
In late autumn, the roach is puzzled by the search for deep river holes - places for the upcoming wintering, which can be identified in the summer. Experienced fishermen on large rivers have no problems finding such places. At the same time, it will be useful for beginners to know that not every hole is of interest to roach. In late autumn, roach sticks to areas with a quiet current and a depth of one meter. By the way, in summer roach can be caught well even at a depth of 0.5 meters.
According to experienced fishermen, you need to start with holes located immediately behind the rifts. No less promising are holes that have sand spits or shallows. Solid catches are possible in bays with flooded snags and trees hanging over the water surface. Often a large number of roaches are observed at the places where the rivers that feed it flow into the main channel.
How to catch roach in winter?
During the winter period of fasting, roaches become less cautious. It can be caught with great success at the end of February and on the last ice, since at this time it gathers in schools and becomes more active.
When fishing for roach in winter, an ordinary winter fishing rod with a nod is used. It is preferable to opt for a fishing rod with blind equipment, which is more sensitive. This will make it much more convenient to hook and fish out small roaches from the hole.
Sometimes you can use a float rod. It is better to take a fishing line with a diameter no thicker than 0.08 mm. It is preferable to choose small jigs, from 2.0 to 3.0 mm, with a hook No. 20-22.
Roaches bite on various types of jigs, however, depending on the reservoir, with varying success. I recommend fishing with such types of jigs as “ devil ” and “ goat ”.
In winter, roach ceases to be picky. It is preferable to attach bloodworms or maggots to the jig as bait. You can successfully try to plant artificial bloodworms, which are quite sufficient in stores.
When fishing with a jig with bait, it should be smoothly lowered to the bottom and wait a couple of minutes, then raised again, and do this until the fish bites.
Catching roach in winter at depths of 4 - 7 meters (video)
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Catching roach in late autumn video
Judging by the forecast, Saturday was my last autumn day for float fishing. Despite the light rain, which started and then subsided, everything else was fine: a slight plus, almost complete absence of wind and a good bite. Probably, the fish, with its sixth sense, also sensed that winter was about to come.
As for the fishing, we can say that it was a success. The roach pecked well and responded well to the bait. Supplementary feeding with a series of three to five balls worked better; after supplementary feeding, the fish stood on the balls for a long time. Supplemental feeding during the day also significantly increased the size of suitable fish; some specimens were truly excellent for a river of this size.
Catching roach in spring: where to look for it and how to catch it?
The main difference in the behavior of roach in spring from other seasons is spawning. Immediately after the ice breaks up, fishermen successfully begin hunting for roach in open water. Which intensifies every day, starting from the deepest places of the reservoir. During this period, you can catch it on a feeder with the most sensitive equipment.
The real feeding of the roach begins when the water warms up to about 6-8°C. At the same time, it actively moves through the thickets in search of food.
At this time, it is also necessary to take into account the subtleties of feeding. Complementary feeding, contrary to general misconceptions, has a positive effect on the intensity of the bite in the spring, but its effect can be significantly lower.
In the spring, a properly chosen fishing area, usually close to the shore in a sun-warmed area, can bring a good catch. Tackle with a float is the most successful in the spring.
The best bait at the beginning of the flood for roaches, especially large ones, is a dung or red Californian worm.
Features of roach fishing in autumn
This period of time is characterized by redistribution of water layers. This is a reliable fact. This applies to areas with standing water. In this case, we can also note a cold snap, as a result of which many peaceful fish become less active in movement and feeding. In autumn, roaches prepare for winter and gather in large concentrations. At the same time, it moves to deeper places. It is practically impossible to find it in coastal waters. In this regard, catching roach in the fall is complicated for fishermen by the need to constantly move. This is required in order to “feel” for its accumulation. Another difficulty is the fact that the roach sees the sinkers well and is very sensitive to the fishing process. She's quite shy. In addition, her appetite also decreases due to the low water temperature. During this period, she eats less and becomes full faster. This, by the way, can disrupt the bait itself, since the roach quickly becomes saturated with it. After which she will not peck at all.
