How to feed and what to catch carp in a crucian pond

What to use to catch crucian carp in winter

In winter, crucian carp significantly reduce their feeding activity, and one can only hope to catch this kind of trophy in reservoirs with oxygen-saturated water and in ponds that receive warm wastewater from industrial enterprises.

Important! The best bait for crucian carp in winter is a bloodworm broom.

On ice-covered ponds, a combination of bloodworms and maggots, as well as bloodworms and burdock worms, will work. The use of pieces of dung worm for catching is not ignored. The best results are obtained by fishing during prolonged thaws, when crucian carp begin to show at least some feeding activity.

Dough recipe

To prepare the correct dough for crucian carp, you will need a little wheat flour, which is then brewed with boiling water. When the composition becomes sticky, add semolina and cookies (if you want).

To make the dough elastic, lower it into boiling water for a minute or two (it is important to maintain the proportions). The ratio of flour to water should be 1:5. Add sunflower oil (preferably unrefined) and garlic to the dough.

Store-bought bait

Bait manufacturers are trying to select the optimal compositions of feed mixtures that are most attractive to fish.

1. Gf Crucian carp is one of the most popular. It has a balanced composition and the ability to choose by color and particle size.
2. Traper Sekret is a good solution for summer fishing, has a persistent aroma and provides reliable complementary feeding even in minimal quantities.
3. ka is a domestic version, with a different range of ingredients and flavors.
4. FishBait is a neutral bait option that works well in spring and autumn.
5. Marcel Van Den Eynde Feeder is one of the best options for feeder fishing; it often helps out during periods of low fish activity.

All-season bait

MINENKO “Tackle, hello!” carp/crucian carp

All baits from the “Tackle, hello!” series are thoroughly tested by professionals and amateurs on the YouTube channel of the same name. Therefore, there is no doubt about the effectiveness of the mixture. Medium-fraction burgundy groundbait is suitable for catching trophy specimens.

The aromatic composition includes vanilla, corn and cheese - ingredients that can intoxicate any fish from the carp family.

All feed in the series undergo heat treatment, which increases the shelf life of the product.

Weight: 800 gr.

MINENKO bait Tackle hello carp/crucian carp 136 ₽

Groundbait MINENKO Tackle hello carp/crucian carp

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MINENKO Cool water crucian carp

Despite the fact that the bait is suitable for fishing at any time of the year, its effectiveness increases significantly when the mixture gets into water up to +16°C. Its composition is designed taking into account the nutritional needs of fish at this time. Therefore, the recipe includes components of animal origin: bloodworms, jigsaw, daphnia, etc. This combination will easily attract crucian carp and at the same time will not allow it to get enough and leave.

The bait is colored brown.

Weight: 1000 gr.

MINENKO groundbait Crucian cool water 160 ₽

MINENKO bait Crucian carp cool water

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Autumn bait for crucian carp

In September, the fish behave the same way as in summer, so the bait does not change. In October, crucian carp begin to prepare for hibernation and switch to bait of animal origin.

Protein-rich larvae are considered the best autumn bait for crucian carp. They can only compete with the crawler, the red worm and the underleaf.

When cold weather sets in, the fish almost stop biting. She can only be tempted by a bloodworm or a piece of a worm. And so on until the coldest weather.

Crucian carp and its preferences

Fish respond favorably to baits and lures, which fishermen have conventionally divided into two large groups.

The best baits for crucian carp of animal origin

Depending on weather conditions and the fishing season, crucian carp may be inclined to an animal or plant diet. It’s difficult to guess, so when fishing for crucian carp you should take bait of different origins.

Among animal baits he prefers:

• earthworm;
• earthworm;
• crawling out;
• dung worm;
• bark beetle;
• maggot;
• May beetle;
• dragonfly larvae.

Bait can be given to crucian carp either individually or in the form of a sandwich. However, sometimes a capricious fish can ignore live bait, feeding on insects floating on the surface of the reservoir.

Plant based baits

In some reservoirs, crucian carp prefer such baits even more than animal baits. Of the plant baits this fish likes the most:

1. Porridge (semolina, oatmeal, hominy).
2. Dough based on semolina, corn, rye or wheat flour with the addition of flavors and various flavoring additives.
3. Chatterbox.
4. Dough based on dry mixes.
5. Protein dough.
6. Boiled or steamed legumes and grains (lupine, peas, corn, barley, millet, wheat, pearl barley).
7. Canned corn and peas.
8. Boilies for crucian carp.

Dill, anise, honey, valerian, and garlic can be used as odorous baits. However, they should be added to baits with great care so as not to scare away suspicious fish.

How to make bait for carp at home

Each fisherman has his own treasured feeding recipes. They differ in composition and working qualities, but the basic rules for preparing bait remain the same:

• The basis of any bait is cereal ingredients or cereals. Carp also loves peas, corn, and oats.
• Fine components should be used in mixtures. They create dust in the water and do not allow the fish to get enough.
• Carp loves aromatic food, so the use of flavorings and attractants is mandatory.
• You should add components similar to the bait used in the feed.

All ingredients must be fresh. They are prepared in the evening and mixed in the morning at the pond.

Recipe for the feeder

The simplest recipe:

1. Soak peas and pearl barley in a 2:1 ratio in water for several hours. Then boil them over medium heat.
2. Cook millet and corn porridge in a 1:1 ratio in another pan.
3. We pre-soak a kilogram of wheat for 12 hours, and then also cook it in a separate bowl.
4. Mix all the cooked cereals in one container.

Arriving at the pond, add flavorings and breadcrumbs. You can use pellets or a store-bought mixture.

Complementary foods for different seasons

Depending on the time of year, the composition of carp bait changes. The preferences of fish are influenced by weather, water temperature, and food supply. These factors must be taken into account when preparing for your upcoming fishing trip. Experienced carp fishermen use different food recipes.

For spring

The task of spring bait comes down to awakening the appetite of passive fish, forcing it to approach the feeding point and take the bait. A mixture of available ingredients works well:

1. In a 1:1 ratio, pour peas, corn porridge, wheat and millet into a saucepan with boiling water.
2. Cook until done, stirring constantly.
3. At the end of cooking, add 150–200 grams of sugar to the resulting porridge, cover with a lid and leave to cool.
4. At the pond, add some aromatic black bread and garlic to the mixture.
5. We use cake or semolina as a leavening agent.

Recommended reading: Tackle for carp with makukha

Since in spring carp needs an increased amount of protein, we add bloodworms or finely chopped worms to the bait.

For summer

In summer, the “big guy” often goes out into shallow water, stays in the upper horizon, and prefers sweet smells. For carp fishing in the summer, a mixture recipe that has worked well, which even a novice angler can implement:

1. Mix egg powder, soy flour and milk powder in a ratio of 1:2:3.
2. Add breadcrumbs to the mixture.
3. We use sugar and honey and a little cinnamon as flavorings and sweeteners.

We finally prepare the bait on the shore.

For autumn

In autumn, the requirements for carp bait are similar to those in spring. Carp needs an increased amount of protein, is often passive, feeds on exits, stays at medium and great depths, and moves little. A good recipe that experienced anglers like:

1. Pour boiling water over the pearl barley and let it brew for about two hours.
2. Mix bran, raisins, chopped peanuts, honey and also pour boiling water for half an hour.
3. At the pond, add a pinch of bloodworms or chopped worms to the complementary food.

It is advisable to add a little soil to the mixture. We take water directly from the reservoir.

For winter

Bait for catching carp in winter should not be greasy. It is based on animal components and soil. The simplest way to prepare the mixture:

1. Mix the soil with bloodworms and chopped worms.
2. Add breadcrumbs or milk powder.
3. It is useful to add hemp, flax or poppy seeds.

In the cold season, you should not get carried away with attractants, so as not to scare the fish away from the fishing zone.

What bait does crucian carp bite on in the fall?

With the cooling of the water starting at the end of August, the favorite summer bait of the plant type fades into the background, transferring the advantages to animal baits. Now the dung worm is revealing its full potential. By pressing down the tail of the worm, anglers achieve solid catches with a continuous bite throughout the daylight hours. The crucian fishermen use bloodworms and maggots.

Important! The worse and colder the weather becomes, the smaller the size of baits used in installations.

So the worm is torn into pieces, and in some cases even one bloodworm is used as a bait.

Summer bait

MINENKO Good catch crucian carp

This finely ground dry beige bait from MINENKO is an excellent option for feeder and float fishing lovers.

To produce the mixture, raw material extrusion technology was used. Bait that has undergone this treatment dissolves well in water and is stored for a long time. You can read more about extrusion technology and its advantages here.

The bait has a rich smell of garlic, coriander and pepper. The crucian carp will definitely not pass by such an aroma cocktail.

Weight: 700 gr.

Bait MINENKO Good catch crucian carp 0.7 kg 107 ₽

Groundbait MINENKO Good catch crucian carp 0.7kg

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MINENKO Super mix crucian carp

Light-colored bait with the addition of red particles that can attract any fish from the carp family. The mixture has a multi-component aroma with a pronounced smell of anise and spicy coriander, which does not fade over time.

The bait is easily mixed in just one or two moistenings, and you can prepare it by hand, without using a drill with a whisk and a sieve. It turns out like perfect semolina porridge - without lumps.

Weight: 1000 gr.

Bait MINENKO Super mix crucian carp 1 kg 160 ₽

Bait MINENKO Super mix crucian carp 1 kg

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MINENKO Feeder crucian carp

Feeder series bait is most effective during feeder fishing. The recipe, proven over the years, includes ingredients of animal origin, crackers, bran and much more.

The medium grind mixture is brown in color, so it is ideal for almost any type of bottom.

Weight: 1000 gr.

Bait MINENKO Feeder crucian carp 1kg 195 ₽

Bait MINENKO Feeder crucian carp 1kg

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MINENKO Pro sport crucian carp

Dry bait of the Pro Sport series is designed for catching trophy crucian carp. The large feed fraction and the persistent smell of anise will make the fish linger for a long time at the fishing point. The light color of the bait darkens a little when in contact with water and does not create the effect of “white spots”.

The mixture will be an ideal addition to match, Bolognese and feeder fishing.

Weight: 1000 gr.

Bait MINENKO Pro sport crucian carp 231 ₽

Bait MINENKO Pro sport crucian carp

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Used gear and carp equipment, nozzles

Now, as for the gear. Regular carp rods are used, 3.6-3.9 meters long, with a main line of 0.35-0.4mm. You can use 0.2mm braid as leashes. Carp hooks according to international classification 2-3 with a short shank. Fishing takes place in a closed reservoir in which there is no current, which means that a sinker of 30-40 grams is enough.

Since we have a limited number of hooks, you can use such a trick as a diverting rocker with 20-30cm leashes attached to them. The outlet rocker arms must be secured between the beads and have free movement.

Solid groundbait particles are used as bait, that is, corn, cut boilies, pearl barley, etc. The bait must be large so that only carp can swallow it.

How far should you throw bait?

It is worth taking into account the depth of the reservoir, if 10 meters from the shore the depth is 1.5-2 meters and the bottom is clean you can safely cast. Since most people fish for carp with bottom gear, for two hooks with a radius of 10 meters, spreading bait is quite enough. All types of bait are thrown into the same places.

That is, we need a kind of sultana at the bottom. Why only for 2 bottom gears? Given the nature of the fish, you should not use more hooks. Since when fishing, nearby gear can become entangled with each other when the hooked carp begins to “fool”.