Catching carp with a float rod is one of the most popular and effective ways to catch this fish. Fishing with a fishing rod begins in the spring, as soon as the water brightens and warms up above +10 ° C after the ice shell melts. Fishing ends in the fall when the water temperature drops to +10 °C. Mostly small carp take here.
It is best to catch carp using float tackle in the summer (July-August). The first bite begins at dawn. At this moment, large carp also bite. Small carp continue to bite until lunchtime.
The second bite is weaker, inconsistent and begins in the evening. A small fish takes the bait. But the most interesting thing is that the carp bite begins in all nearby reservoirs and rivers at the same time.
Catching carp with a float rod: rod equipment, bait and bait
It's no secret that currently the most popular tackle is the float.
Although over the past few years, interest in such gear as feeder rods has increased among fishermen. This indicates the fascination of this fishing method. But if you are planning to go fishing for carp, you should carefully choose your gear. It must be borne in mind that this is a rather strong predator. You will have to fight even with a small specimen when playing. There are a huge number of carp spinning rods today. When choosing a fishing rod, pay attention to its “power”. Since this fish is quite strong, a weak rod simply cannot cope with such an opponent. As a rule, serious telescopes are used. Equipped with a spinning reel and strong rings. In addition to power, you should also pay attention to the softness of the rod. Thanks to this quality, you will be able to absorb blows or jerks of the carp when fishing.
The reel must have friction brakes, and the gear ratio must not be higher than 5:1. In this case, the location of the clutch (front or rear) does not matter; you should select it primarily based on convenience or habit. It is better to choose a volumetric reel spool. This choice will make itself felt when you come across a large or very “live”, mobile carp. It’s difficult to concentrate on fishing when all your thoughts are about whether there’s enough line on the spool.
The fishing line must also be specific. Carp is very careful; it is not for nothing that many fishermen call it a fox. Therefore, you should choose the optimal type - it should be as thin as possible, and at the same time have high strength. If you take a thick fishing line, it will simply scare away the predator. The most suitable diameter is 0.28...0.3 millimeters. In this case, it is advisable to purchase it from a reputable manufacturer to be sure of the quality. This rule applies to all gear.
It is worth saying that braid is not suitable. This is due to the fact that it simply does not have sufficient stretchability. And this quality is valued when using float gear. The hook should be sharp, have a small shank, strong and thick enough. Having a small fore-end, it easily hides in the bait. If it is thin (made of thin wire), it will simply cut the fish’s lip. The most optimal hook number for carp is from 5 to 7.
Fishing rod for carp and its characteristics
Almost any telescopic rod purchased in a store will do. The main requirement for it is high strength, sufficient to fight heavy fish. A fishing rod that is too weak or “snotty” will not allow you to control the fish and successfully bring it into the landing net.
However, one should be guided by strength when choosing a suitable model. The rod should have the minimum possible weight so that it is convenient to fish while holding it in your hands, and also absorb shocks well, minimizing the likelihood of it coming off the hook and preventing line breakage.
From a boat or in windows of aquatic vegetation, it is necessary to use models with a length of 4 to 6 meters. In too cramped conditions, it makes sense to take a rod with a height of 3 to 3.5 meters.
It makes sense to pay attention to the mid-price category of fishing rods, which includes many European and Japanese brands; there are also good, proven Chinese companies that have earned the trust of domestic carp anglers.
Depending on the fishing conditions, the rod can be equipped with a reel. It is better to use an inertia-free model with a size of about 3000–4000. Of the main properties, you need to pay attention to the following:
- line-intensive spool;
- reliable clutch;
- power, with reduction below 5.0:1.
Increased demands are placed on fishing line. It should be durable, absorb shock well, and be minimally noticeable to carp. The diameter and breaking load are selected according to the potential size of the prey inhabiting a particular body of water.
Float rod equipment for carp
When choosing, you should proceed from the natural timidity and caution of this fish. Therefore, the use of large and bright floats is contraindicated. The priority is weight from 1-3 grams, calm colors. The shape is controversial, but there are parameters on which anglers agree, these are: the lower part should be as short as possible (short keel), teardrop shape (slightly round and elongated body), thin antenna.
Don't forget about the fishing conditions. When casting long distances, you simply need a heavier float; for a short distance, a light one will do the job. In shallow water, carp are extremely suspicious and cautious, taking the bait very carefully. As soon as he feels resistance, he will immediately spit out the tackle. To summarize: in shallow water, use a float weighing up to 2 grams; when fishing at depth, it is better to take 3-4 grams.
It’s better not to skimp on hooks. It’s up to everyone which company to buy, but the important components are: sharpness, size 6-12, self-cutting design. It should not have a wide hook width (the distance between the forearm and the tip). If the material used in production is not of sufficient quality, and the carp is large, this can lead to unbending and, as a consequence, to the escape of the fish.
Correct loading will increase the chances of catching a trophy. This will determine how well you can observe the bite, and how strongly the float will react to gusts of wind.
We equip a float rod for carp fishing
Catching carp with a float rod is an interesting, but difficult activity. After all, if you decide to fish for small fish, then there is no need for tricks - it can be caught well with the same tackle and bait as crucian carp, often even mixed with it. It’s a different matter if you want to catch an adult, trophy specimen. Here it is better to seriously prepare, but even this does not guarantee a good catch, because adult carp are a capricious fish and almost always cautious. Compliance with certain rules increases the chances of a good catch, and we will try to help you with this. So, what do you need to successfully catch carp with a float rod? Let us consider the aspects of this issue in more detail.
Where and when do you catch carp on a float rod?
You can fish all summer and part of autumn. Carp loves heated, warm water, so if spring and early summer were cold, it’s worth waiting. The fisherman is forced to catch carp with a float either by the heavily silted bottom of the reservoir (in this case, the feeder, bottom tackle falls into deep silt), or by the interest in this particular method of fishing, because according to many amateur fishermen, catching carp with a fishing rod is a more exciting process than for bottom gear.
Usually large fish stay at depth during the day and only after sunset come closer to the shore. This is taken into account when choosing gear and feeding.
About equipping a float rod for carp
To properly assemble a fishing rod for carp fishing, the rod is selected depending on the fishing location and casting distance. For coastal fishing, a regular fly rod is suitable; for longer casting, a match or plug rod is preferable.
To catch carp over 2-3 kilograms, experienced fishermen advise using match rods, durable, with an elastic top and mandatory guide rings.
The rings are needed so that the load of large fish is distributed evenly on the rod. When fishing from the shore, the length of the fishing rod should be no more than 7 meters, otherwise it will be inconvenient to land the fish. To catch carp in the summer from a boat, a rod 5 meters long is sufficient.
Reel and line
It is better to use a small, inertia-free reel with a sensitive friction brake, because equipment with a friction brake will reduce the pressure on the line when fishing.
Because of its visibility, it is impossible to use a thick fishing line to catch this cautious fish. The same applies to braid, so it is better to use high-quality, well-stretching fishing lines or monofilament with a diameter of no more than 0.35. A little trick when fishing for carp - in addition to the main line, use a leash made of low-visibility fluorocarbon fishing line, this increases the chances of a bite.
Float, sinkers and hooks
The float tackle for carp is standard - a regular float with a carrying capacity of 3-5 grams, dim, with an informative, long antenna. You can try the option of equipping it with a sliding float, in this case the fish does not feel resistance, which has a positive effect on the bite. Which floats are best for carp fishing for you personally should be decided based on your own observations and experience.
Equipment
A properly equipped float fishing rod for carp has the following equipment elements.
Coil
It has a capacious, large-diameter spool and a baitrunner system that allows you to disable the friction brake. A reel for carp fishing must have a high gear ratio to ensure fast reeling and landing of fish.
It is necessary to level out these indicators and find a middle ground, because increasing the gear ratio will certainly lead to a decrease in the power of the reel, which is so important when extracting trophy specimens. Typically, spinning reels are used that have a gear ratio of 4.2:1-5.3:1. These are their main differences from feeder or spinning reels.
fishing line
Both regular monofilament fishing line and braided cord can be used. The choice depends on the specific fishing conditions: monofilament has better stretch, allowing it to absorb the jerks of large fish, and braided line is preferable when fishing in snags, where efficiency in fishing is needed. The diameter of the main monofilament line should be from 0.22 to 0.30 mm.
Float
It must be gliding, with a heavy body and a bright antenna, allowing you to make long casts. This method of equipment differs from blind installation in that it allows comfortable and successful fishing at any depth, even in adverse weather conditions.
Hook
In a fisherman’s arsenal there can be hooks of different shapes, types and colors, with different options for the location of the sting and eye. Hooks for carp equipment must be sharp and reliable, and most importantly, they must match the size of the bait as closely as possible. With a nozzle size of 10-12mm in diameter. hook No. 8, 14-16 mm is used. – hook No. 6.
Feeder
Separately, it is worth mentioning such an element of equipment as feeders. Regardless of whether the carp is caught on a float or on a feeder tackle, the use of feeders will be advisable in both the second and first cases.
A float rod with a feeder is an improved tackle. This type of rig is more likely to attract fish to the bait.
Feeders differ from each other in weight, shape, material and even color. If they are installed with a float, the feeder should be light, and the shape and material do not matter much.
If when fishing you use ultra-light rods with a dough of no more than 40 grams, feeders weighing 10-30 grams are used; when fishing with light forms with a dough of 50 grams, it is advisable to use feeders from 30 to 50 grams.
In addition to the listed elements, the float rod is equipped with lead weights of different diameters in the form of pellets, which should be attached away from the hook so as not to frighten the wary carp.
How to catch carp with a float rod
Do I need bait?
Experienced carp fishermen claim that complementary feeding is necessary. There would be two types of bait: frequent, small portions and fractions (for example, a little corn or pearl barley), or one-time heavy feeding with large balls of a viscous mixture. One of the features of catching carp with a float rod is that the bait includes pieces of a large fraction, necessarily the one we are fishing for (for example, corn), and it is advisable to feed it in several places at once. If, during noisy fishing, the fish leaves the feeding area, we move to the reserve one.
L best attachments
The baits to be used for fishing are selected depending on the time of year and the reservoir. In spring, carp bite on animal baits (for example, worms, bloodworms, maggots), while in summer they often prefer products of plant origin (usually peas, boiled potatoes or corn). Sometimes it’s good to try a “sandwich” bait for carp, when both corn kernels and a worm are put on the hook.
If there is no bite on the traditional food for this reservoir, the carp may become interested in exotic tastes and smells. Sometimes fish can be attracted to bait that smells like strawberries or bananas, so it is advisable to try different options, or even fish with several rods.
Fishing technique with a float rod
After casting, it can take up to an hour until the bite occurs. You need to be patient, because carp fishing using a tackle with a float requires perseverance and careful attention. The bite would be both sharp and energetic, and also barely noticeable - small twitches of the float and moving to the side, it happens that the fish puts it on its side.
To catch a trophy carp after hooking, it is important not to give the line slack, and by extinguishing jerks with the help of the rod and clutch, tire the fish. When fishing, try not to let it go into the reeds or snags and always have a landing net with a long handle ready. You should take a large carp into the landing net from the head.
Conclusion
We hope that our tips will help you in such a difficult but exciting activity as catching carp with a float rod. Remember that sometimes unconventional methods also bear fruit. Therefore, do not be afraid to experiment and try new things, because experienced fishermen claim that large carp are not only very careful fish, but also curious...
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Float selection. Floats are selected for carp fishing depending on weather conditions (wind, calm), the strength of the current, the nature of the bite, and the required casting distance. Let's consider each situation separately.
Situation one. Warm weather without wind or light ripples. There is no current. During this period, the carp stays near the shore in shallow places. If the water is clear and the fish in the pond are fed, you will need a light float with a load capacity of 0.8 g to 2 g (Fig. 26). The color of the float is modest. The antenna is hollow and long. The body of the float is drop-shaped, the keel is short, plastic. A small part of the antenna rises above the water (1-2 cm).
Since the bite can be either “on the rise” or “on the flood”, the load is 2 pellets. The lower pellet is clamped on the fishing line 10-15 cm from the hook, the upper pellet 30-40 cm. In the working position, the “under-grass” (lower pellet) lies on the bottom. The weight of the “under-shepherd” and the top load is approximately equal. The equipment for catching carp in still water is extremely sensitive; the float registers the slightest touch of the carp to the nozzle. In calm weather, when casting up to 10 meters, such equipment allows you to fish at greater depths (4-5 meters).
Situation two. Warm weather with wind. In this case, the carp stays near the windward shore at depths of up to 2-2.5 meters. Now we need a lifting float from 2 to 7 g (Fig. 27). The loading is no fundamentally different, but the weight of the “under-shepherd” must be such that it can keep the float from drifting. The body of the float is drop-shaped. The keel is long and metal. The antenna is hollow, light, thin (sails less in the wind). A larger part of it rises above the water (5-7 cm). Due to the long keel and thin antenna, the float is stable in the wind, so it clearly conveys all the nuances of a careful bite. This equipment allows you to fish not only shallow water, but also deep areas remote from the shore. Situation three. Warm weather with very strong winds and high waves. In this case, the carp often concentrates in the surf zone. Most often, such situations arise in large lakes, reservoirs, and desalinated sea bays. In such conditions, we will need other floats: the body of the float is made of dense foam or wood, shortened and teardrop-shaped. The center of gravity is shifted upward. The antenna is hollow and short, bright in color. The keel is long, metal, giving the float high stability. The load capacity of the float is 3-8 g, depending on the wind force.
The load is fundamentally different. Since on a steep wave the bite “on the rise” is not visible, the role of the “back-up” does not matter. Of course, you can put a very heavy weight that will hold the float in place, but when the carp takes the bait, it will immediately feel significant resistance. Therefore, it is better to place a sliding weight-olive weighing 3-8 g that matches the float. What will be the fishing tactics in this case? We make a long cast. The wave, picking up the float, carries it to the shore to the required depth. Now the weight and the nozzle are being dragged along the bottom. But there are some subtleties here: the leash must be longer (up to 0.5 m) and the hook tip must be very carefully masked (Fig. 28). Usually the bite on the wave is pronounced - the float dives sharply. Now is the time to hook! One day, while fishing from the windward shore in the Gulf of Finland, the following incident happened to me... The summer day was drawing to a close. The waves, illuminated by the low crimson sun, rolled onto the shore and crashed against the boulders with foamy splashes, and then, already pacified, licked the pebbles. And then I noticed that some midges were circling in clouds over the wind-blown algae. Soon small fish began to jump out of the water and grabbed insects with acrobatic dexterity. Suddenly something silvery and flat, similar to bream, splashed heavily. The depth where the fish were actively fattening was ridiculous - 0.5 m, or even less. Without hesitation, I cast a seven-gram float with an olive sliding weight. There were bites, but very cautious ones. I check the bait, it is dented, sucked, but that’s all... The fish were clearly scared away by the heavy load! It is known that a boat can be held with light anchors if the ropes are lengthened. Based on this, I did the following: put a light float, a depth of 2 meters and a small two-gram olive. A sharp bite immediately followed. I hooked and pulled out a heavy bream, then a second, a third. But what I didn’t expect at all was that the midge would attract small carp. Within an hour I managed to pull out a dozen carp.
As darkness fell, the midge suddenly disappeared, and the fish went with it. Now, when I remember this incident, an amazing picture that I saw on the TV screen immediately comes to mind: huge killer whales, weighing several tons, were thrown ashore and grabbed baby seals, and then somehow clumsily slid sideways back into the water! Although the scale is, of course, not the same, certain associations arise. All the methods mentioned above are used when fishing from the shore. If you have a boat, the task becomes much easier. It is enough to anchor securely and you can already cast the bait into the wind. In this case, the float is needed to be light, stable on the wave and with minimal load. Here I want to give some useful tips. If you are fishing at shallow depths and the float is non-slip, you can replace it very quickly. The main thing is that the diameter of the antenna and keel of all floats is the same. Now it is enough to simply move the cambrics (Fig. 29).
During the day, the illumination on the reservoir constantly changes, which requires a change in the color of the antenna. The problem is easy to solve even with one float (Fig. 30). A bamboo pin is placed on glue in the hollow tube of part of the antenna. Now the antenna tip can be replaced with a tip of the same diameter, but of a different color. Of course, the fit should be tight.
The operation of replacing the non-slip weight is also very simple. It’s not difficult to make such a load yourself. To do this, take a piece of wire and insert the “olive” into the hole, then use a hammer to slightly flatten it, thereby firmly fixing the wire. Now you pull the cambrics, which were previously placed on the scaffolding, onto the pieces of wire. This little trick will allow you to change the weight in a matter of seconds. It will be enough just to pull off the cambrics and take another, pre-prepared “olive” (Fig. 31).
So far I have talked about what floats are needed in the absence of current. But carp are also often found in slow-flowing, lowland rivers. In warm weather, it stays on the border of reeds and clean water or occupies pits near the shore. In cold weather, the picture changes: the carp moves into holes in the fairway and most often stands “at the entrance” (Fig. 32). Which float to choose for fishing in weak currents? The body of such an elongated float is made of balsa or foam. The antenna is made of a hollow tube 3-5 cm long. The keel is long, and there are two pieces of cambric on it. There is a passage ring at the top of the float.
Sometimes it may be missing. How to properly load a float? It is best to load it with pellets, the weight of which decreases evenly downward (Fig. 33). When properly loaded, only the antenna protrudes from the water. And when moving, the nozzle slightly catches the bottom.
The float can be instantly replaced if the main line is not passed through the ring at the top of the float, but is fixed with a piece of cambric with an internal diameter equal to the outer diameter of the antenna (Fig. 34). To replace it, just remove the cambrics from the keel and the casing from the antenna.
Carp are rarely found in strong currents, but more often in the spring, when they enter small rivers in search of food and convenient places for spawning. Here he adheres to the suvodi or stands close to the reeds (Fig. 35). To carry out the correct wiring, you will need a lifting float with an attachment point only at the bottom (Fig. 36). The body of the float is drop-shaped. The antenna is short -3-5 cm. The keel is made of metal up to 15 cm long.
First put 2-3 pieces of cambric on the fishing line, corresponding to the diameter of the keel. Now the float is easy to attach. To do this, you need to fix it with pieces of cambric, putting them on the keel. The float is loaded with one heavy sliding “olive” weighing 5-10 g. In strong currents, loading with pellets is not suitable, since the float will quickly be carried away by the current and washed ashore. With proper wiring, the olive weight should seem to “walk” along the bottom, and behind the nozzle. This is achieved in a simple way: when the load falls to the bottom, I, slightly pulling the line, hold the float. Due to the force of the current, the load and nozzle are lifted off the bottom and moved down the stream. Then, by lowering the rod and loosening the line, I force the weight back to the bottom. And so time after time. In fact, all the manipulations are the same as when fishing with a running bottom, but using a float. In order for the underwater part of the line to have less sail during the current, it should be as small in diameter as possible. In fact, the problem of “sail” arises exclusively in deep places, when the part of the line from the float to the nozzle is more than 2.5-3 m. At depths of up to 1-1.5 m, the line, although it has a sail, does not significantly affect the correct wiring and cutting efficiency. When fishing at depths greater than 3 m, it is better to put the float rod aside and use bottom gear instead. Situations often arise when carp stay in small places, but at a considerable distance from the shore. Let me give you the following example. Last summer I came to Big Cancer Lake, which is located in the central part of the Karelian Isthmus. Despite its size (area 12.1 sq. km), it is very shallow. Almost everywhere the depth does not exceed one meter, and in drought it is even less. The lake is very picturesque. On the water you can see a continuous carpet of flowers of white lily, yellow egg capsule, pink and white arrowhead, and along the banks there are thickets of four-meter reeds. And what kind of birds are there! Ducks, waders, migratory geese, and cranes nest along the banks. The lake is connected by a fast channel to the largest water artery - the Vuoksa River. From here, bream, pike, ide, roach, and silver bream enter the Big Cancer Lake to spawn.
Among the permanent inhabitants you can find crucian carp, nguka, roach, and perch. I had no idea about the existence of carp. After walking along the shore of the lake for about a kilometer, I unexpectedly met two fishermen. Their presence might not have been noticed - the reeds were so thick around. After talking with the fishermen, I found out that carp had recently appeared in the lake. Apparently, numerous birds carried its eggs. To confirm his words, one of the fishermen reached into his backpack and showed me an excellent specimen - weighing 3 kg. Finally finding a convenient site, I made a halt. There were no bites at all near the shore, but at a decent distance the leaves of the egg capsule were moving temptingly... It was impossible to reach the fish with ordinary float tackle. And then I used a small but heavy self-loading float (Fig. 37). I tied a thin leash to the ring of the short keel. The bait was a grain of canned sweet corn combined with three maggots. Having made a long cast, I rolled up two heavy balls of bait and sniper-threw them, hitting them right at the antenna. The scattering circles had barely time to go out when the float jumped and suddenly disappeared. Instantly picking up the rod, I made a short hook! The fish were bursting into egg pods. “Well, no, just not there!” — I thought and tightened the clutch, relying on the strength of the leash. Another powerful pull, but this time on clean water. I released the brake a little... Yes, it turned out to be a carp! Dazzlingly beautiful, he lay on the dewy grass sparkling in the sun. The poor fellow moved his gills heavily and convulsively stretched out his yellowish lips. The thought immediately arose: “Shouldn’t we let him go back?” But I restrained the sudden impulse and stuffed it into my backpack - “out of sight, out of mind!” Since carp is a very cautious fish, when fishing in shallow places in clear water, the color of the float should be modest (brown, green, black). Why didn't I use a regular float? The fact is that to cast 40-50 meters I would have to put a heavy load and, accordingly, a large float. But at a depth of a meter, and even in calm water, this is unacceptable, since all the equipment becomes rough. In addition to fishing with a float rod, there are other methods, but we will look at them when we talk about the behavior of carp in the summer.
Catching carp with a float rod
Catching carp with a float rod is sometimes more effective than fishing with a feeder. This is due to the fact that large carp often come close to the shore to feed.
It is much easier and more interesting to throw a light float rig by throwing in a small amount of bait. What kind of bait are we talking about, and read more about the intricacies of carp equipment below.
The easiest way to catch carp is with a fly rod (the equipment is delivered to the fishing spot with a light swing of the rod, and fishing occurs at a distance of a maximum of 1.5-2 rod lengths).
a fishing rod with rings and the possibility of equipping it with a lightweight spinning reel. The length of the rod is 4-6 meters (depending on the casting distance).
The reel is a lightweight spinning reel. It is imperative to have a sensitive friction brake; it is precisely because of this that we need such a coil. Carp is a very strong fish and when using thin equipment, even the smallest carp will easily break the fishing line at the first tug (the brake will smooth out any twitching and the tackle will remain unharmed).
Line – monofilament or braided line with a breaking load of 4 kg. If you are going to hunt for carp weighing more than 4 kg, then you can choose a thicker fishing line, but in fact, with proper adjustment of the clutch, even with such a fishing line you can pull out a carp weighing 8 kg.
Carp fishing line
We would like to present you an article about an important element of equipment for a car, when choosing which you need to know a lot and apply your knowledge. Probably the most valuable element of the tackle is considered to be a fishing line for carp fishing.
After all, it bears a considerable share of the load when casting and landing fish.
After analyzing many pages of their fishing forums, we were able to identify the main questions about fishing line, here they are:
- What fishing line should you buy for carp fishing?
- What diameter of fishing line is best to choose?
- How often should the fishing line be replaced?
In the article below we will try to provide comprehensive answers to anglers’ questions regarding fishing line.
How is carp fishing line classified?
The main classification of fishing line is made according to the materials from which it is made. There are the following types of materials from which carp fishing line is made:
Nylon - this material was invented by scientists from American laboratories in the 30-40s of the 20th century. It is one of the first materials obtained specifically for the manufacture of lines intended exclusively for fishing. Nylon - today is not in great demand among fishermen (it quickly breaks down under exposure to the sun and under heavy loads). According to historical sources, the Germans invented nylon in 1952-1953. Polyethylene - used for the production of braided types of fishing line, which are very popular among fishermen due to their low elongation and strength despite their small diameter. The materials used for production are different, but they differ only in the method and material for impregnation. Fluorocarbon - in 1971, the Chinese presented their creation to the world in the form of fluorocarbon. This material was intended for oil companies. The material is very resistant to chemical and physical stress. A fishing line made from such material will not change its properties in the temperature range from -40 to +150 degrees Celsius. This type of fishing line is difficult to “kill”; it is not affected in any way by exposure to the sun and physical activity.
It is also worth noting that it is invisible in the water due to the refractive index of light, which is very useful when catching wary fish such as carp.
Buying fishing line for carp fishing
The fishing line for carp should not wear out quickly, should be invisible against the background of the bottom and sink fairly quickly
Paying attention to the materials from which the fishing line is made, we can identify a clear leader in this segment - this is fluorocarbon fishing line. This material is 100% suitable for carp fishing.
Many people may notice the huge selection of fishing lines on the shelves of fishing stores. During a visit to the store, avid fishermen immediately have a lot of thoughts in their heads: What is better to buy? How much money to spend? Isn't it too expensive? And this list can be continued indefinitely
There is no need to resort to panic and you need to pull yourself together! Don't pay attention to other gear, rods and reels, concentrate on buying fishing line. Today you have one goal, one purchase - carp fishing line
First you need to identify one or more reliable brands that produce fishing line
Moreover, it doesn’t matter whether the fishing line is expensive or cheap, the main thing is that it can withstand heavy loads. If you can afford to buy expensive fishing line, then choosing a manufacturer will not be difficult; as a rule, they are all good
The main thing is to buy them in specialized stores, but not on the market. When buying fishing line on the market, they may sell you something that is not what you need. I recommend choosing from cheap fishing lines. She excels at fishing. It does not wear out like other inexpensive options and is quite reliable.
What diameter of fishing line is needed for carp fishing?
After reading the above recommendations, choosing a fishing line manufacturer that suits your budget will not be difficult. The next, no less important step is to decide on the diameter of the fishing line.
The fishing line for carp should be as strong as possible with a minimum diameter. Thanks to its small diameter, the fishing line allows you to cast the tackle over long distances and minimizes its detection by fish; these are the key stages when catching carp on a bottom. Read more in the article: Donka for carp. A high-quality fishing line allows you to pull out a carp that weighs much more than the stated breaking value. The Carp Expert mentioned above, with a breaking load of 7 kg, allows you to pull out a carp of 10 kg! Based on this, use a fishing line with a diameter of more than 0.3 mm. it won't be entirely correct.
Baits and baits
Carp have a number of priority baits. They differ depending on the time of year in which fishing takes place. In spring and summer, carp feed more on plant baits, although a hungry carp will not refuse animal bait. But in the fall, the natural food of carp is exclusively animal organisms.
In summer and spring, carp are caught on:
- sweet corn
- Polka dots
- A piece of bread (fluffed, not balled)
- Dough
- Perlovka
The presence of various fruit and sweet flavors is welcome, but in very small quantities. In hot weather it is better to avoid them altogether.
In autumn, carp are less active and are better caught on:
- Worm (both live and chopped)
- Maggot (several pieces placed through the head on the hook)
- Large bloodworm
- Larvae of various insects
Proper loading of the float is the simplest and most accurate way to achieve high sensitivity of the float equipment.
Don't know how to tie a hook to the main line or leash? Then read our article and watch the video about the strongest hook knots.
Fishing for crucian carp with a float rod is a similar guide to catching another carp species of fish.
Choosing a fishing spot
Sometimes it is difficult to predict where the carp is staying.
- Stranded by reeds or reeds
- Or came close to a steep bank
- Possibly holding on the edge near the shore
On different ponds and reservoirs, carp have different food sources, so it is necessary to experiment with finding a fishing spot. You can start by fishing near the shore, where the depth at a distance of 7-8 meters does not reach deeper than 1.5 meters. In such places, carp can come close to the shore and at the same time not be so frightened by the presence of an angler.
Finding a fishing spot
The most promising places for catching carp will be flooded snags, thickets of reeds or cattails growing on a muddy bottom, edges, and, of course, a section of the coast where there are no competing fishermen who are able to scare away the carp that come up for your bait.
It is advisable to fish not with one fishing rod, but with two, the rigs with baits of which are located several meters from each other. True, in this case you will have to feed two points at once.
