Homemade jigs for crucian carp in summer
The shapes of my best homemade jigs with crowns for active fishing for crucian carp in spring and summer are shown in the photo.
These are relatively light tin and rather heavy lead baits with multi-colored monochromatic crowns that have gliding properties. A set of homemade jigs is used for catching crucian carp and other fish in the summer at depths of up to 1.5-2 meters.
In order for you to quickly understand this complex vinaigrette of homemade baits, you should immediately clarify what equipment and what jigs I use when catching crucian carp during summer fishing. I'll start with the easiest homemade jigs.
The standard line diameter in the rigs of my float rods for catching palm-sized crucian carp in summer is 0.16-0.18 mm. For this reason, there are only two options for using a light jig when fishing on a pond, the second of which is disclosed below in the text.
According to the first option, I use light-weight jigs for a smooth play of a volumetric bait in front of the nose of the crucian carp in algae or in open areas of the pond.
As a nozzle I use several grains of pearl barley, crushed bread crumb, semolina, and dough.
And even a mash that completely stuck to the hook and half the body of the homemade jig (right down to the hole).
Of course, we can’t talk about any purposeful play of the jig here. The volumetric attachment is controlled by manipulating the rod during periods of good crucian carp bite, which happens in the summer at certain hours of the day.
In order to better control the relatively light bait, depending on the mass of the crucian carp that most often bites in the pond, it is better to reduce the thickness of the fishing line to a diameter of 0.13-0.15 mm.
Line length from side nod to jig
I choose the length of the line from the side nod to the jig, first of all, based on the convenience of catching crucian carp in the pond.
But personally, it’s more convenient for me if the side nod while controlling the jig is on a fishing rod located horizontally above the pond, and not lifted up under the clouds.
With this position of the side nod in relation to the jig, not only are the eyes less tired, but also the rod with a side nod is less affected by gusts of side wind transmitted along the line to the jig.
But the fact is that a similar principle of choosing the length of the fishing line between the side nod and the jig is optimal for fishing from a boat, but does not work when fishing for crucian carp from the shore in the shallows, where with a rod length of 5 meters you can find crucian carp at a depth of only one meter , or even less.
Here you have to make a compromise decision and set the length of the fishing line between the side nod and the jig in such a way that it is possible to reach a crucian carp caught on a telescopic rod without dropping the fishing line from the reel.
Or use plug-in rod designs when fishing, where the length of the line between the side nod and the jig can be selected regardless of the distance from the shore where the crucian carp is caught.
Types of nozzle jigs
In terms of its design, this type of bait is practically no different from classic jigs - a weight with a hook soldered into it. But still there are some differences. For example, the shape of mothless insects usually resembles some kind of insects and bugs. The location of the jig is in most cases vertical or at a slight angle. The most common and catchy reelless jigs are:
- Ant
- Devil
- Uralka
- Nymph
- Goat
In addition to those listed above, there are many other species, but most often these are the ones that can be found in the arsenal of fishermen.
Jigs of the “Ant” type
A well-proven bait for catching perch. As a rule, it is equipped with additional colored beads or cambrics to increase the interest of the fish.
Based on the name of the jig, it becomes clear what insect it imitates. A smooth rise with slight vibrations and swaying is suitable as a game.
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Devil
Lately, catching perch in winter using the devil has become popular. This type of jig is suitable for almost any wiring and game. In addition to perch, other fish also bite the devil - roach, chub, ide.
The shape of the bait resembles a dragonfly larva and has 3 hooks. For wiring, lifting a jig with a blunt jig with fast and small vibrations works well.
Catching perch with devil in winter (video):
Uralka
The shape of the bait resembles an ordinary droplet with a slight deviation of the upper part from the vertical axis. Shows its effectiveness with classic wiring with smooth rocking and oscillations. Works well during periods of low perch activity. It can also be additionally equipped with beads.
Nymph
The performance of this type of jig is selected by putting on additional cambrics. Their number changes the location of the bait in the water and, accordingly, the game. You need to play as a nymph with high-frequency vibrations with ups and downs.
In appearance and shape it is very similar to the “Uralka”. The game of the “goat” is smoother and slower, so this jig works well during the already established winter, when the perch becomes less active and it is difficult to swing it to bite. It is also equipped with different cambrics and beads to increase the effect.
To catch roach, small reelless reels are used , less often - medium-sized ones. Standard weight – 0.1-0.3 g.
Rigging a fishing rod with a jig for crucian carp in summer
The equipment of a fishing rod for fishing with a jig in the summer is a sensitive side nod with an adjustable spring + high-quality soft fishing line for vertical fishing for crucian carp.
The whole benefit of a light homemade jig when equipped with a summer fishing rod like this is hooking a crucian carp when biting and attracting the fish to its individual by the surface of the entire bait glistening in the muddy water of the pond or only its small-volume rear part.
Considering that the jig with a nozzle floats above the place where crucian carp is caught, over a shallow area of the pond and then descends vertically to the selected fishing horizon, I personally am happy with everything about this “strange” equipment.
I fish in a completely different way, using the same equipment and homemade heavy tin-lead jigs of an elongated and flattened shape to catch crucian carp in spring and summer, which attract fish with active vibrations, which the crucian carp not so much sees as feels along the lateral line from afar.
Then, to catch crucian carp in a pond in spring and summer, it is better to equip a jig hook with a not very bulky attachment of animal origin - a piece of a worm. Or tuck the hook with a couple of medium-sized maggots. Bloodworms and other small living creatures found in the pond do not become boring for crucian carp either in spring or summer.
The best gear for catching crucian carp from the shore in the summer with a jig of any shape are lightweight telescopic and plug-in fishing rods with blind vertical rigs, on which it is possible to install a side nod with a sensitive clock spring as a bite alarm.
Perhaps, for some fishermen, a bamboo fishing rod with a combination of equipment will be suitable for catching crucian carp in the summer using a nod with a jig or a float with a hook.
Summer jig and methods of catching crucian carp with it
The first thing where it all starts is with the bait, which is thrown into the water. If you want, you can wait until the summer jig reaches the bottom. True, it is better for everything to happen smoothly, so it is advisable to slightly raise the rod and move it in different directions. Sometimes even at this stage the fish notices the artificial treat. As soon as the angler feels that the jig has reached the bottom, it is recommended to hide for a while. After this, the most interesting part begins - active play with bait.
Important! In summer, crucian carp react least of all to horizontal movements.
Therefore, it is best to tear the jig off the bottom a little so that it rises a little, and then send it back to its usual place. As for speed, it should be minimal. There is no need to jerk the rod back and forth, because such movements are unlikely to interest the fish. We should not forget about important stops to give time to the river inhabitants to look around and get used to something new.
Some fishermen work horizontally, convincing them that this way the jig for crucian carp will bear fruit in the summer. Of course, you can try to do this, no one forbids it. However, practice shows that horizontal movements give results in spring or autumn, but not in summer. In the hot season, the fish pays attention to vertical twitching, diagonal twitching, as well as slight vibrations of the nod.
There have been cases when crucian carp were attracted by what perch loves - sharp rises with a jig. Despite the fact that this is a mystery, if there is no bite, then you can still try this option.
You need to understand that large specimens, unlike small ones, react much faster to the game offered to them. In addition, it would not be superfluous to use attachments if something does not work out. This will definitely interest the crucian carp and make it sure to start pecking. This option is especially suitable on a river where there is a lot of silt at the bottom or the river is rich in vegetation.
Since we are talking about baits, it must be said that in the summer these can be plant baits or animals. As for artificial ones, this is already understandable; jigs are what they are used for.
And the real nozzles that will fit are:
- Maggot.
- Bloodworm.
- Pearl barley.
- Foam rubber.
- Styrofoam balls.
- A piece of a worm.
- Various insects.
Fishing for crucian carp with a jig in spring and summer
To catch crucian carp with a jig in the spring and summer, I bring with me a long telescope, a plug-in bamboo fishing rod and a fishing rubber band. Telescopic fishing rod for catching crucian carp on a side nod with a jig.
Considering that the abdominal cavity of crucian carp is filled with caviar before spawning, I use a light jig with a brush or single bloodworm attachment as the main spring bait.
I fish either with an active jig, constantly holding the fishing rod in my hand. Either to catch crucian carp in the spring I bring it in swamps or put a load of fishing gum on the boat.
Features of fishing using a float
Catching crucian carp with a jig with a float is the most popular type of catching trophy fish. As a rule, a spherical float is used as a basis, and a model such as a shot jig, which can have a diameter of about 5 mm, is used as bait. The line on the float rod is inserted from the bottom up into the float.
As for the fishing rod, it is advisable to have a model that is equipped with guide rings and a reel. The larger the fish that need to be caught, the stiffer the rod should be. The minimum rod length can be two meters. However, it all depends on the fishing location and the weight of the fish. The hook can be either 3 numbers or up to 6. Considering the diameter of the fishing line, it can be equal to 0.18 mm. Its color can match the color of the water where this fish is found. It is possible to use a nod (lateral), which is quite sensitive. The fishing itself takes place with a nozzle. Using vegetable jig attachments for jigs does not always end in success. So, with the arrival of summer, a fisherman can add bloodworms or maggots to the jig. This is due to the fact that this bait attracts fish with its movements.
In the summer, when catching this fish, anglers use a sharp hook. In reservoirs with muddy water, it is important to use a light yellow fishing line. When catching large fish, you need to remember that they almost always take the bait from the bottom. If fishing takes place in quite grassy places, then the nozzle should be lowered as close to the bottom as possible, but preferably not on it, about 3-4 cm from it.
You can also look for crucian carp in snags. However, directly using a float rod is not always the right solution, as the hook can get caught on a snag and accidentally break. That is why the correct option seems to be to use a fishing rod with a jig and a nod.
The color of the hook should preferably be light. The actual length of the leash can vary around 7 cm. Regarding the issue of the type of float, it should not be small, but moderately sensitive. The tackle itself is shipped in one pellet.
Thus, fishing for crucian carp with a jig will end in success if the angler complies with certain rules during the entire fishing period.
Engine for catching crucian carp in spring and summer
The picture shows the end part of a vertical rig for catching crucian carp in spring and summer, consisting of a side nod, a low-volume jig sliding along the carrying line and an end bait.
This is a so-called locomotive with a short train, where the movement along the line of a light jig from below is limited by a small bead.
At the bottom of the rig, as a heavy trailer to the “locomotive,” I tie a lead jig, where I use a piece of subleaf or dung worm as bait.
As you can see, the use of light, low-volume jigs can be more than promising when fishing for crucian carp in the spring and when the bite is sluggish in the summer.
As a result: I can use thin fishing line on the tackle and bring the bait on a vertical rig, stretched by the weight of two baits under the nose of the crucian carp to the place chosen for fishing in spring or summer, even with noticeable gusts of wind.
The method of catching crucian carp on a train in the summer is the most basic and generally accepted method.
The lower jig without slack on the supporting line is dropped to the bottom of the pond, raising a cloud of turbidity, which attracts the attention of the crucian carp, which immediately switches to a low-volume bait sliding along a stretched line, which must also rotate slowly in a horizontal plane.
And everything would be very good with this method of active fishing in spring and summer, if not for the ubiquitous algae growing in the pond. And just in places where crucian carp actively feed and catch.
For this reason, I try to catch crucian carp using a locomotive in a place cleared of algae, or when fishing in an unfamiliar area of the pond, I tie only one heavy homemade jig at the end of the rig and rely on the strength of the fishing line when the bait catches on the algae.
Dull jig for crucian carp in summer
Another option for equipping a fishing rod with bait for catching crucian carp in spring and summer is to use a dull one-color solder jig.
The homemade bait was invented and made by hand many years ago precisely in order to be invisible against the background of the muddy bottom of the pond and not terrify the crucian carp with its colors.
To be honest, I don’t understand fishermen who fall for the parrot-colored trash that litters store shelves. Perhaps the lures look good on the neck as beads, but we are not Papuans.
In my opinion, the best ones for catching crucian carp in windows in the summer among algae are jigs of a flattened shape, capable of not only making smooth, jerkless oscillations in the vertical plane, but also gliding with a dive along the horizon.
Color of jig for catching crucian carp in summer
It is better to bring the color of jigs for catching crucian carp as close as possible to the shades of the environment.
For fishing in the summer, it is better to tie a green bait to the side nod in the algae of the pond, and yellow bait on sandy soils.
For active catching of crucian carp from the silted bottom of the pond in the summer, we use a gray or brown jig.
In the late evening, at night and early in the morning, crucian carp react better than others to gliding white tin-lead baits with a matte polished surface.
For active fishing for crucian carp in the summer with a side nod in cloudy weather, it is better to use homemade jigs with soldered polished white crowns. Common homemade jigs for catching crucian carp in summer are shown below.
Summer fishing for crucian carp with a jig
Active summer fishing for crucian carp in the shallows will require the use of one long fishing rod with a side nod spring action with a sensitive spring capable of controlling a light tin jig and clearly responding to the most careful bite of crucian carp.
And passive fishing for crucian carp with a jig at a decent depth at the end of summer from a boat will be more rational with short side rods with clock springs of “straight” nods of a more rigid action. The best ones here are fast-sinking lead jigs.
Posting a summer jig for crucian carp
The most promising is active fishing for crucian carp in the shallows with one long fishing rod with a side nod and constant vertical, horizontal and diagonal jig movements.
For these purposes, on my fishing trips in the summer, I use homemade flattened jigs made from light tin-lead solders. For example, the baits are shown in the picture.
For those who like to fish from a boat, passive fishing for crucian carp at the end of summer using several short onboard fishing rods equipped with homemade lead jigs with polished crowns can be the most effective.
Here we also cannot do without a nod made from a clock spring, but with a more rigid structure. The most effective in terms of the frequency of crucian bites may be to move a heavy jig along the side of the boat.
Active fishing for crucian carp with a jig in summer
A light fishing rod with an active jig, controlled by a properly configured side nod of the spring action, can guarantee a heavier catch than a passive summer float rig.
Offhand, I can highlight two of the advantages, why I personally am more attracted to a fishing rod with a jig and a side nod.
Firstly: such equipment with a long fishing rod is better than others for guiding the bait along the bottom of a pond chosen for summer fishing, simulating the movement of some small living creature, and thereby attracting the attention of crucian carp to the bait on a tin jig.
Secondly: with an active jig it is easier to check the presence of crucian carp at different horizons of the reservoir. In summer, fish do not necessarily feed only from the bottom of the pond. The crucian carp grabs food that develops on the stems of algae.
Choosing a jig for crucian carp
You should understand which jigs for crucian carp are used in the summer. Crucian carp bite quite well on narrow elongated jigs, while the length itself can reach a centimeter (including the hook itself). When you search on the virtual network: jig for crucian carp photo, a detailed display of the models that the fish bites opens. A catchable jig for crucian carp is distinguished by its shape and color. Despite its size, this model is capable of creating water vibrations, to which fish certainly react. So, the result of the catch depends on the correct choice of color of the jig. For crucian carp, a dark-colored model, including black, is suitable. With a jig, it is quite risky to catch crucian carp among the grass, as there is a possibility of damage to the equipment.
The jig can also be in the form of a drop, which can have a loop. Thanks to polishing, this fishing attribute shines in the sun. This factor has a positive effect on catching fish. The smallest jigs are presented in the shape of a ball.
Thus, if you know the peculiarities of jig fishing, the angler can always return home with a good catch.
Planning jig for catching crucian carp
The bite of crucian carp in a pond will be better with jigs that have gliding properties. The large surface area of the flattened jig bodies allows the baits to oscillate smoothly without jerking.
The bite of crucian carp on a pond will be better if you constantly “play” with a jig, making retrieves not only at different vertical levels of crucian carp fishing, but also in the horizontal plane.
Thanks to the relatively light weight of homemade tin jigs and their wide shape, the baits on the hooks of the baits do not fall into the silt when catching crucian carp from the bottom of the pond.
The bite of crucian carp on a jig will be better in the so-called pockets, if you decide to clear the sector of algae to catch crucian carp. But the jig can be protected from frequent snagging if you simply remove algae from a small area of the pond.
Lead jig for catching crucian carp in summer
My heavy lead homemade jigs (see photo) are more suitable for passive fishing for crucian carp not in summer, but in autumn, when fish move from cooled shallow waters to the depths of ponds.
Considering that the illumination of the bottom in summer is many times better than in winter, and there are no small living creatures in reservoirs that unmask themselves in bright colors, it is advisable to also paint homemade lead jigs in dark colors.
The form of passive lead bait can be any, but I prefer to catch crucian carp during summer fishing in the riverbed and near the dam of a pond with homemade lead “urals” oscillating in a small arc.
Here we are talking about passive fishing for crucian carp from a boat using several onboard fishing rods equipped with straight nods at once, when crucian carp can be searched for with a lead homemade heavy jig with a live bait at different horizons of the pond bed among flooded snags or rubble in the area of the dam, which usually differs quite a bit depth.
For passive fishing for large crucian carp at depth in the hot summer with long plastic and bamboo plug rods or gear with sliding float rigs, tendems made from small homemade lead jigs are more suitable.
Or a lead jig is placed below, the weight of which is capable of pulling the line of the tackle vertically. I tie a hook on a short leash 15-20 centimeters higher.
So which jig should you choose?
In the summer, crucian carp feeds on dark-colored insects, so you need to choose the right jig color; as a rule, it is close to black, brown, gray. Please note: Crucian carp may get scared of a white-colored jig and not bite on it in the summer. Length and width also matter (no more than 4mm in width and 5mm in length). And according to the shape, choose an oblong shape. There are different types of jigs: pellet, ant, droplet, aspen.
Read: How to catch crucian carp on the lake
Necessary:
- Hook size – 14, 16;
- Flexible nod made of lavsan;
- Fishing line – braided (0.1 – 0.12 mm);
- Light rod.
Which bait to choose? Just jigs will do, without anything. But you can also use bait (moth, maggots, pearl barley), balls, foam rubber.
