crucian carp killer - how to make tackle with your own hands, fishing technique (video)

Crucian carp killer tackle – one of the most popular non-sports feeder equipment. Thanks to 3 hooks with mounted foam, the fish are self-hooking, which is not the most sporting aspect of the equipment.

In this article you will learn how to properly assemble your own tackle, prepare bait and catch crucian carp from early spring to late autumn.

Tackle structure

“Crucian carp killer” tackle can be bought in stores. It is divided into:

Silent option . Three feeder springs-feeders connected with fishing line up to 0.5 mm. Leashes with hooks are attached to springs. You can also attach additional weight there. The length of the leash should not exceed 7 centimeters.
Sliding option . The feeder is secured with a bead, and a small leash with two hooks is knitted nearby. As a rule, several more leaders can be placed above the feeder next to the stop beads. This type of gear is considered more sensitive than the first, since the biting signal is immediately transmitted to the rod. We will also discuss the manufacture of the sliding version in this article.

Voiceless variants of “crucian carp killer”

Sliding rig for crucian carp killer

What is the crucian carp killer tackle: design and principle of operation

In most cases, fishermen who practice fishing exclusively with donk prefer to use gear called “crucian carp killer” from their numerous arsenal.

The thing is that when using it, the fish have practically no chance. A simple but very effective design allows you to hook not only crucian carp, but also replenish your catch in the cage with carp.

Tackle design

This tackle does not belong to sports options, since fish will constantly bite on such a simple design .
IMPORTANT! With this type of gear, you can use the thinnest rod in your arsenal, since when biting, minimal forces are transferred to the tip of the rod.

Fishermen use the sliding version as the main design, since this way they can better feel the bite and manage to hook the crucian carp in time. These are several small spring-type feeders that are attached to a fishing line in a sequential direction.

A small leash with a hook extends from each of them (there can be several such leashes to increase efficiency), and at the very bottom, a lead weight is installed at the very bottom to weigh down the tackle when casting.

Operating principle of the gear

The basic principle of operation is as follows:

The feeder is filled with special bait or porridge prepared independently, so the ever-hungry fish swims closer to enjoy the treat.
Having tried the bait, the fish will be glad to see a worm or other bait on the hook, since crucian carp is a predator.
After the fish swallows the bait, it will be very difficult for it to drag all the gear along with it, so it won’t take long to pull its prey out of the water.

Today you can buy such tackle in almost every fishing store, so there will be no problems with this.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages include the following:

The tackle consists of 4 hooks that are located near the bait, thereby allowing you to try different types of bait and increasing the chances of catching crucian carp.
Different types of feeders can immediately feed the biting point and attract crucian carp.
The tackle allows you to fish both in deep reservoirs and in bad weather, thanks to the heavy load.
With this bait you can catch larger fish (for example, carp and carp).
The structure of the tackle is not difficult, and it is made with your own hands. And, taking into account your preferences, you can even invent tackle for different fishing methods.
Allows you to make fewer casts of the fishing rod.

Among the disadvantages of this gear are:

Poor bite sensitivity, so fishing may seem boring;
Difficulty in casting due to several feeders, which weigh down the tackle;
There are problems with replacing weights.

All of the above disadvantages cause an unsporting bite, and it is important for a good fisherman to see the fish “sitting” on the hook so that it can be caught without problems.

Making a “crucian carp killer” with your own hands

For successful fishing, you can change the design of the gear or make it yourself. Since the variety of crucian carp killer is not very different from the original, changing it does not take long. The classic tackle “crucian carp killer”, also known as “from Mikhalych”, is extremely simple to make. This is exactly what we will do.

The fishing line is chosen with a thickness of up to 0.4 mm, the sinker should be lead weighing 100 grams , as well as small hooks and several feeders. If you have sinkers, leashes and feeders, follow the following instructions:

You need to tie a weight to the tip of the fishing line.
Place a bead over the weight.
Thread a fishing line through the feeder.
The second bead must be placed so that the feeder has an outlet of several centimeters.
Place the lower stopper on the other feeder.
Do similar options for all the feeders that are available in the fishing tackle.
Tie the leashes into loops and tighten them just above each feeder.
Instead of a leash, you can use an elastic band.

Do not use beads that are too bright or of unnatural colors; they will only scare away the crucian carp. Do not make the leashes on which the hooks are attached too long. The maximum length is 6-8 centimeters, no more. Do not use double or treble hooks.

Selection of hooks

Hooks are used to catch fish and attach bait to them. The best option when using the “Crucian Carp Killer” is hooks size No. 4-6 . It will be difficult to attach, for example, bloodworms to a large hook size. Hooks with an extended shank are also used.

The hook consists of:

Forend;
Podeva;
Abalone;
Sting with a beard.

To choose the right hook, you need to know what kind of fish to hunt. But since we are talking about crucian carp, foreign companies such as:

Partridge of Redditch (English company) Owner (Japanese company) Mustad (Norwegian company);

How to choose a sinker

Depending on the location of the catch and the casting distance, you can select the necessary sinker. For shallow reservoirs, choose a sinker weighing 10 grams. If an angler goes fishing on a boat and is going to make long casts, then in this case a massive sinker weighing from 80 to 100 grams is suitable.

Feeders

One of the main roles in fishing for crucian carp is played by the feeder. A self-respecting fisherman always has several feeders of different shapes, because you can never say exactly what the fishing conditions will be.

The shape of the feeder is chosen depending on the depth of the reservoir. If the water is stagnant, then the shape of the feeder is not so important, but where there is a current, a rectangular or triangular feeder will do.
The amount of bait should correspond to the size of the feeder. If the angler does not want the fish to immediately become satisfied with food from the feeder while fishing, then smaller structures should be used. After all, when the crucian carp eats all the food, it will not want to play with the bait, and the crucian carp will swim away in search of new food.
Weight depends on casting and river flow. 50 grams of food gets soaked in water and increases its weight.

What kind of bait can be put in the feeder?

breadcrumbs;
boiled peas;
pearl barley or semolina;
bread crumb;
dung worms or maggots;
It is best to add the strong smells of garlic, anise or mint to the food.

Line selection

An important choice in equipment equipment is fishing line. Equally important are the conditions of the fishing spot. Experienced fishermen prefer the following types of fishing line:

Braided fishing line guarantees its quality. The thread does not stretch, and the feeder tackle becomes more sensitive.
The advantage of monofilament fishing line is its safe use in reservoirs with a rocky bottom. But the previous analogue will most likely cling to both stones and snags. Example of braided line Modern monofilament line (structure)

The second version of the fishing line does not allow the caught crucian carp to escape and suppresses all its resistance. With the help of such a fishing line it will not be difficult to catch a large specimen.

Leash

The leader connects the hook and line. No fishing for crucian carp is complete without a leash. By the way, you can make up to 5 of them.

Universal leashes, as a rule, perform the following functions:

Make the tackle invisible to the fish;
They preserve the float and sinkers when the hooks of a large specimen of fish are “empty”;
They help the bait behave easier in the pond.

The design of the leash itself largely depends on the fishing. If the leash is long or short, the fish may not bite. The thickness of the line also affects the design of the leash.

A leash with a monofilament line is suitable for a float rod. In this case, the hook and bait will remind the fish of its food. When a large fish bites, the line will soften the jerk. But there is also a drawback of this fishing line: it quickly breaks down. But braided fishing line is better suited for a leash on a bottom fishing rod. Fishing will seem reliable, and the fishing line will be strong. The disadvantage is that the fish easily sees the braided line and can simply swim past without being tempted by the bait.

Therefore, what fishing line to make the leashes from will depend on the fisherman. Long or short leashes suit some people.

The length of the leash can be selected according to the following indicators:

up to 30 centimeters for a float rod;
from 40 to 80 centimeters for classic donka;
up to 6 cm at the crown.

Using a short leash, the crucian carp will easily feel the resistance of the tackle and swim away, but with a long leash, the bite may not be noticed at all.

Watch the video of fishing with the “crucian carp killer” tackle:

How to make tackle with your own hands

To make a crucian carp killer in a home workshop, you will need components purchased in the store (swivel, hook, leader material, fishing line), as well as springs that you can make yourself.

Dummy springs are also sold in stores, but when making them yourself, the fisherman chooses the sizes he needs, varies the number of turns in the feeder, as well as its diameter.

How to make springs for a crucian carp killer

To make your own pacifier spring you will need:

copper or welding wire of the required diameter;
pliers;
hollow metal tube 10 cm long;
hacksaw for metal.

The tube is selected with the diameter that the future spring should have (10–12 mm). A notch is made in the tube with a hacksaw 2 cm deep.

Spring manufacturing procedure:

cut a piece of wire 20 cm long;
using pliers, make a loop with a diameter of 0.5 cm at one end;
loop the wire inside into the slot of the tube;
wind 10 turns of wire around the tube;
cut off the excess wire, leaving a straight piece of 5 cm;
use pliers to make a loop at this end;
bend the ends with the loops so that they are located opposite each other.

The spring for the crucian carp killer is ready, and to reduce or increase its diameter, the appropriate tube is selected.

Sizes of springs used

The issue of choosing the diameter of the tube, and therefore the size of the feeder, as well as the distance between the turns deserves special attention. As practice has shown, large springs are inconvenient, since when casting, the tackle with a light load gets tangled and, when it gets into the water, does not straighten out, especially when fishing in a standing position.

It seems to novice fishermen that the larger the size of the spiral, and accordingly the more bait that can fit into it, the higher the likelihood of attracting fish. But, in addition to the issue of attraction, it is necessary to solve the problem of the correct position of the crucian carp killer equipment in the water and convenience when casting, so it is not recommended to make and install large springs.

The optimal spring diameter is 10–12 mm, length 25–30 mm.

Installation of gear with three such spirals will provide:

convenience when casting;
correct position of the equipment in the water;
attractive to fish.

When fishing in a current, the load is chosen to be heavier, and because of this, all the equipment turns out to be more cumbersome, and you also need to take into account the weight of the bait in the springs.

In this case:

reducing the number of pacifiers from three to two;
We accurately select the weight of the cargo for the existing conditions;
We find a place to fish where the current is less intense.

When fishing on a river with a strong current, the installation of a crucian killer shows good results, but it must be balanced so that, on the one hand, the flow of water does not carry away the equipment, and on the other hand, it is convenient to cast it.

Base materials

The question of choosing the material on which the tackle will be knitted also plays a big role both in terms of reliability and performance of the assigned functions. First of all, you need to decide whether the springs will be fixed or slide along the main line.

A braided fishing line is suitable for making a blind rig, but after it gets wet in water it becomes more tangled and before casting it is necessary to control the position of the springs and leads. The sliding equipment is knitted on a monofilament line with a diameter of 0.3-0.35 mm, or fluorocarbon 0.35-0.40.

Fluorocarbon is even preferable, because this material is more invisible and stiffer than monofilament and will not curl after several fishing trips.

When tightly tightening knots on fluorocarbon and monofilament, it is necessary to wet them so as not to burn the line.

Leashes and hooks

Leashes for crucian carp killers are knitted only from braided or soft leash material. After sinking to the bottom, the leaders must float freely next to the dummies, and the hooks are raised above the bottom by floating attachments, so monofilament line or fluorocarbon are definitely not suitable.

Hook numbers 8–12 according to the European classification, nickel or Teflon coating. During fishing, the hooks experience serious stress; they cling to stones and aquatic vegetation. As a result, before each cast, you need to make sure that the hooks are sharp, because the performance of the entire equipment depends on this.

If at least one hook becomes dull, it should be replaced or sharpened.

It is difficult to predict in advance which hook the fish will bite on, top, bottom, or middle, so they all must be fully prepared. It is advisable to have equipment with bright, red or golden hooks in stock; it sometimes helps out when there is no bite, although it is mainly bream and roach that are caught.

Expert opinion

Vladimir Poltoranin

Fisherman - expert

The length of the leash is no more than 3–5 cm, because the hooks should be next to the spring into which the bait is hammered.

Solid installation

A blind installation is knitted from several pieces of braid with pre-tied springs and leads, for this you need:

to a 10 cm piece of braid, on one side, attach a fastener for the load, on the other, a spiral pacifier;
tie a 10 cm piece of braiding with a pre-attached spring to the first spring;
tie a 10 cm long piece of braiding with a pacifier to the second spiral;
tie a piece of braiding 10 with a loop to connect to the base to the last pacifier;
Tie leashes with hooks directly to the springs.

Attaching hooks to spiral dummies to some extent prevents them from getting tangled, and considering that crucian carp killers generally get tangled more often on braided lines, this becomes a determining factor. A blind rig is effective for active biting, but for catching cautious fish, choose a sliding crucian killer.

Sliding installation

The advantages of a sliding mount are that the springs move freely along the line, limited only by beads or stoppers, and wary fish do not feel resistance when eating bait. This type of gear is used both when fishing on lakes and rivers, and its catchability commands respect.

Even those who prefer not to use multi-hook rigs use the crucian carp killer on their fishing trips and achieve results.

When tying a sliding rig, float stops or beads are used to limit the movement of the spring along the line, especially since bright, multi-colored details act as an additional factor attracting fish.

To knit a sliding installation you will need:

a piece of fluorocarbon fishing line 50 cm;
three pacifier springs;
weight on the clasp;
three leashes with hooks;
swivels;
float stops or mounting beads.

The leashes are attached to swivels or directly to the main line, whichever is convenient for you.

Manufacturing process of the crucian carp killer sliding mount:

tie a fastener to one end of the fluor to secure the load;
tie a swivel 2 cm above the load;
tie a bead above the swivel;
put a dummy spring on the fishing line;
At a distance of 10 cm from the load, tie two beads and a swivel between them;
put on the spring;
another 10 cm higher, tie another swivel between two beads;
put on a pacifier;
another 10 cm higher, also two beads and a swivel between them;
make a loop at the end to connect to the base;
Attach leashes with hooks to the swivels.

Instead of beads, you can put large float stoppers on the fishing line and stretch them to each of the swivels. This rig is used repeatedly and retains its physical characteristics on many fishing trips.

If necessary, replacing the leash with a hook will not be difficult, and the equipment will retain its functionality.

Despite the fact that ready-made installations of crucian carp killers are sold in stores, making it yourself allows you to choose exactly the materials and characteristics that will ensure the best result.

Homemade rigs can also differ in the length of the base, the size of the hooks and the length of the leaders, and even the number of springs, but we offer the option that really catches fish.

Expert opinion

Vladimir Poltoranin

Fisherman - expert

The length of the equipment should not exceed 40 centimeters, otherwise it will get confused when casting and create a lot of inconvenience. The same applies to the size of the springs, because pacifiers that are too heavy and also filled with bait are very inconvenient and get tangled both when casting and when playing fish.

Improvement options

To make the equipment more sensitive and catch as many fish as possible, you need to follow the step-by-step instructions:

Take a nylon thread about 50 centimeters long.
Tie the swivel to the thread.
Tie a bead at a distance of 8-10 centimeters.
Thread the smaller swivel and put on a new bead.
Repeat inserting the bead and swivel several times.
Attach a more powerful swivel to the other end.
Tie leashes of different lengths through the loop into the swivel.
Tie hooks between the beads.

After preparation, you can hide the tackle in a container and get ready to go fishing.

Other variations of the “crucian carp killer”

Other gear for catching crucian carp can be used:

"Nipple" based on a spring feeder.
A stopper from a regular plastic bottle or canister.

These tackles are equipped with hooks and filled with rich porridge made from pearl barley, semolina or oatmeal. The hooks themselves must be hidden in the mess.

You can install other types of “crucian carp killers” yourself, using your imagination and desire to make things. It is only important to be patient. For those who do not show any particular desire to build their own tackle, you can always go to the Hunting and Fishing store and pick up what you need there.

"Nipple" for crucian carp and crucian carp

One of the most sensational methods of catching crucian carp with tackle in recent years has become the spring “nipple”. The nipple is a modernized variation of the “Crucian Killer”.

In order to make a “pacifier” for crucian carp, you will need the following material:

Hooks;
Wire;
Cord made of nylon fabric;
Carbine.

To make it, you must perform the following steps:

Place a stopper on the tip of the fishing line;
Mount the spring feeder;
Place another stopper, leaving a free space of 5 centimeters;
Tie the swivel and carabiner;
Then tie one leash to the carabiner and two to the top of the feeder.

In order to catch crucian carp on a “nipple” you will need:

A rod 2-2.5 meters long with a cast of up to 50 centimeters;
Coil without inertia;
Long cord;
Leashes made of braided fishing line 20 centimeters;
Hooks series No. 4-6;
Spring "nipple";
Bell.

Before throwing the “pacifier” into the pond, all the hooks will need to be hidden in the porridge. The principle of operation of the “nipple” is similar to the classic “crucian carp killer”.

Cork

Another tackle that fishermen use when catching crucian carp is called a “cork” . To build such a tackle, you need to perform the following steps:

Take a cork from a plastic bottle or canister;
Make several holes in the cork where small leads are inserted;
Attach hooks to leashes;
Tie a fishing line to the cork.

The cork will serve as bait for the crucian carp, and when it begins to absorb food, it can be hooked.

Device

Despite the scary name, the crucian carp killer looks quite ordinary. In its classic form, it is a spring feeder attached to a fishing line. Very short leashes with hooks are attached to the feeder. It is best to make them from a thin cord, thread or very, very soft thin fishing line so that they can flutter freely in the water column.

The hooks are equipped with pieces of granulated foam; there is no need to use too large ones; they should be chosen correctly so that the hook can just float. Usually the ball is placed immediately behind the ear; you can secure it with glue.

Polystyrene foam is not bait! It's just a way to keep the hooks afloat.

It is very important that the length of the leashes be short - no more than 7-8 cm. If you are catching pure crucian carp, then about 5 cm will be optimal; if there is a chance of catching more carp, then a little more. The size of the hooks is selected large enough so that small crucian carp simply cannot swallow it. Type - carp, with a very long bend, short forearm and “claw”. It is best to install hooks number 8-10 according to the European classification, or at least number 8 according to the Soviet classification, that is, from the hook to the fore-end, at least 8 mm.

The number of leashes on such gear is from two to four. It is not recommended to bet more.

Then comes the main line, which is attached to the rod. The thickness is not important, the length of the rod, and the design of the reel are not important either. If desired, you can throw the tackle by hand, like a throw. However, a rod with a reel still simplifies fishing and hooking; it is recommended to install at least the most inexpensive onboard fishing rod with inertia.

There may or may not be a bite alarm. Usually it is a swinger or a bell, a bell, a feeder tip, and at shallow depths you can even install a float. Rarely is such tackle used with a feeder rod, but the quivertip will also show a bite. If necessary, you can do without a signaling device altogether. There are no strict restrictions; installation may consist of other components.

Bait and baits

To make fishing successful, experienced fishermen advise using viscous bait. You can add scalded rolled oats or semolina to it so that all the food does not spread across the surface of the water, but flakes off in pieces.

When using crucian carp killer gear, you can experiment with baits and baits. For this we collect:

worms;
dough;
cereal;
maggots;
corn;
semolina;
bread.

Any thick porridge or hominy is most suitable.

Pieces of foam plastic are suitable as attachments. The crucian carp will not be able to swallow such a bait, but it will easily fall on the hook. Boilies attached to hooks are also used.

Store

Many fishermen opt for commercial bait for crucian carp. It has some advantages compared to homemade:

The composition of the feed is more balanced and suitable for crucian carp;
Store-bought bait is moistened;
A store-bought mixture will save anyone’s precious time.
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Homemade

To attract fish, you should make sure that the bait is of high quality, has a smell, and is liked by the fish. To prepare such bait, the following components must be observed:

Semolina;
Millet;
Peas;
Oatmeal or rolled oats.

Using the ingredients at hand, you can build a good bait for crucian carp, while saving money.

Recipe No. 1. You will need 1 kilogram of crushed wheat or barley, 200 grams of semolina and corn flour, as well as salted cake. Stir everything, adding water, then put in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours. You can make balls from the finished solid mixture.
Recipe No. 2. Half a kilo of breadcrumbs and roasted seeds, 5 tablespoons of sugar and 30 vanilla crystals. The cooking process is the same.

To increase the bite, you should add the following flavorings to the bait, without which the crucian carp will bypass any food:

Orange juice;
Anise;
Cocoa;
Grated dill seeds.

But it is also worth remembering that even though crucian carp is an omnivorous fish, it chooses its own preferences, which cereals to eat and which mixtures to choose. The weather plays an important role, so any fisherman will never be able to guess how the crucian carp will behave on a given day.

Homemade spring for tackle

Many fishermen prefer to make many of their own devices. It will be interesting for them to consider the question of how to make a simple spring for a crucian carp killer. This type of feeder is the easiest to manufacture and the least expensive in terms of materials. To work you will need:

flexible wire;
unnecessary transparent ballpoint pen body;
knitting needle or rod of the same diameter.
pliers;
wire cutters

First you need to prepare the body of the ballpoint pen. It should be round and tube shaped. The back cap is twisted, and the thin threaded part is cut off. Along the handle, from the cut end, a notch is made with a depth of about 5 mm. Its width depends on the diameter of the wire.

The wire is wound onto the knitting needle. The turns are overlapped to form a tube 5 cm long. After this, the knitting needle is removed. The resulting tube is inserted inside a ballpoint pen. The long end of the wire enters the sawn socket, and the turns begin along the surface of the handle. They are made with some steps so that bait can be pushed into them. As soon as they reach the edge of the inner tube, the winding stops. The handle is pulled out and a finished spring is obtained. Both ends are cut through.

Advice! If you use a larger diameter tube instead of a handle, you will be able to make a large feeder for crucian carp killer gear with your own hands, which will attract larger fish.

Photo 2. The tackle is so popular that it is produced by some companies.

Fishing technique

After the tackle and bait are ready, you can start fishing. But first of all, you should learn about fishing techniques.

Check the bottom of the reservoir. To do this, you need to throw a weight without hooks and find out if there are any possible holes or irregularities.
Hang the tackle on the rod and fill the springs with bait.
Throw a little fertilizer into the water.
Throw the “crucian carp killer” tackle into the pond. When casting, you should move the rod back a little, then you need to move the rod a little so that the tackle smoothly sinks to the surface of the reservoir.
Place the rod on the supports and let the sinker touch the bottom. Then set up a bite alarm.
The cast should be repeated every 20 minutes.

Thanks to this fishing technique, not a single fisherman has ever complained about the lack of a bite. Therefore, you should safely use it, so as not to embarrass yourself later in front of your colleagues, who may also have gone fishing.

How to throw?

Before you start fishing, you need to choose a fishing spot.
Then fill the feeder with the bait that crucian carp like so much and throw it into the water using a slingshot. You need to take into account that the “crucian carp killer” tackle will be heavy, so you should cast smoothly. When the tackle touches the bottom, you need to:

Pull up the fishing line;
Fix the rod;
Build bite alarms.

If the fish does not bite for some time, you should cast again. Supposedly, you need to cast the tackle every 20 minutes. It is best to change baits periodically to attract more fish.

Features of use

During each fishing period, fishing professionals advise using their own food. Fish have their own feeding habits at any time of the year. And the bait, which is made independently, can work regardless of bad or good weather.

In spring, soil should be added to the bait. It must be obtained from the reservoir where the fishing spot is planned. The dried and sifted soil should be mixed with bloodworms and the whole thing wrapped in gauze, dividing the fish food into balls. You can also mix millet with chopped worms.

As a summer bait, and depending on the appetite of the crucian carp during this period, it will be to use a plant-based feed composition with the addition of flavorings. The simplest ingredients are:

Roasted sunflower seeds;
Breadcrumbs;
Powdered milk;
Cereals;
Semolina;
Sugar;
Cocoa;
Vanilla.

They are used to prepare ordinary mastyrka, which is similar to dough.

In the fall, crucian carp will need protein products in their food, namely:

Bloodworm;
Food for aquarium fish;
Dried daphnia.

You can make as many baits as you like, and it is always advisable to add strong smells to them to attract crucian carp.

Fishing at different times of the year

Given the activity of crucian carp, they can be caught in the morning and evening hours of the day. Everything will depend on their desire to eat. Weather is also an important factor when fishing for crucian carp.

After the ice melts , crucian carp will become active for only a couple of weeks. In summer, a good bite is observed either at dawn or at sunset. If the weather is clear and warm, bites can be expected during the daytime. Those who are used to participating in night fishing on a boat and with a bottom fishing rod will be able to catch large crucian carp.

Spring

Fishing for crucian carp in spring is divided before and after spawning. It is strictly forbidden to use bait during this period. After spawning, bait will be needed in large quantities so that the fish stands in place. Fishermen throw balls in the form of mixed food from bloodworms, worms and maggots into the water to attract more crucian carp. If the bait is flavored with pungent odors, you can wait for crucian carp on the prepared hook.

In March and April, water temperatures are still low, and crucian carp will be inactive during these months of the year. But in mid-May, after spawning, when the water warms up to 15 degrees Celsius, the fish become more active and the bite will take its course.

Summer

From June to August , crucian carp prefers plant foods, so thick porridges with flavors are perfect as bait for crucian carp. In order not to overfeed the fish, you should first use half of all the prepared food, and then throw balls for crucian carp into the pond every 20 minutes.

During the summer months, crucian carp are overly active, thanks to digestion in warm water. The diet for crucian carp is suitable for:

bread crumb;
millet, oatmeal, oatmeal, semolina and other types of porridges;
dough with added pungent odors that attract crucian carp.

Autumn

When the water temperature drops, crucian carp switches to animal food. Even in September, the water remains quite warm, so the fish will be active at any time of the day. And with the onset of October and November, complementary feeding should be done in small quantities due to the low activity of the fish.

Nuances of fishing depending on the time of year

Each season of the year - spring, summer, autumn - is characterized by its own characteristics of bottom fishing with the “crucian carp killer” tackle.

Spring

In spring, it is recommended to use small-fraction complementary foods . To do this, you can grind the porridge in a coffee grinder. Vegetable baits with the addition of chopped bloodworms also perform well at this time .

Many fishermen do not advise getting carried away when fishing for crucian carp in the spring by adding flavoring additives .

Also at this time of year it is recommended a little sifted soil to the complementary food . In this case, it is best to use one collected on the shore of the reservoir in which you plan to fish for crucian carp.

At the very beginning of the spring period, crucian carp will be relatively inactive . The best bite can be expected from mid-spring . After the water warms up, the active bite of crucian carp will last only a few weeks , after which the spawning period will begin and the bite will stop .

Secrets of fishing for crucian carp in spring
Fishing for crucian carp in May

Summer

In summer, it is better to add flavorings - honey, vanilla. During this period, crucian carp prefers plant baits . The desired ingredients in complementary foods at this time are fried sunflower seeds, breadcrumbs, semolina, oatmeal, and milk powder.

In the summer, crucian carp go well with additional bait , but you need to be careful not to get carried away and not to overfeed the fish. The best bite is observed at sunset and sunrise . And only on warm (but not hot) calm , quiet days can you expect a crucian bite throughout the day .

Fishing for crucian carp in June

Autumn

In autumn crucian carp are more attracted to animal bait , so it is better to add chopped bloodworms, aquarium animal food, and dried daphnia to complementary food.

When the water temperature drops from mid-October crucian carp becomes less active , so there is no point in using a large amount of additional food . However, crucian carp can bite at this time throughout the day .

When does crucian carp bite?