Catching carp on a float rod in the pond and on the river
Carp is the most common fish in lakes and reservoirs. Even shallow ponds, in which other fish cannot live due to the low oxygen content, abound with crucian carp. This fish is caught in several basic ways.
But the most common and well-known type of fishing is the float rod.
Buying tackle in a store / DIY
A novice angler can buy a ready-made fishing rod with a loaded float and hook in the store. Or you can buy a rod separately from all other gear and assemble everything at home. There are no drawbacks to any of the above methods of obtaining gear.
Optimal models of telescopic float rods: Shimano ALIVIO CX TE 5-400, Salmo TAIFUN TELEROD 5.00, MIKADO FISH HUNTER SUPER FLOAT 500.
In the photo: Shimano ALIVIO CX TE telescopic rod
In the photo: telescopic rod with throughput rings Salmo Taifun Telerod 5.00
In the photo: fiberglass telescopic rod Mikado Fish Hunter Super Float 500
But let's focus on one very important point. Any purchased or self-assembled tackle must be configured. Carp is a very picky fish, so read this guide carefully.
And the second piece of advice. Keep up with the trends in float fishing. A large number of specific and very interesting rigs, as well as crucian baits, appear in stores and on the Internet. Much is sanctified on our site.
Where to catch crucian on a float, search for fish parking
All stagnant water bodies where crucian live can be conditionally divided into two categories:
- Small lakes and ponds in which crucian carp is the owner, and there are no other fish in them. These reservoirs are characterized by shallow depth, muddy bottom, swampy shores. Here, crucian carp are perfectly caught on various baits, but large specimens are rarely caught.
- The second category of reservoirs, in addition to crucian carp, is rich in other types of fish, including predatory ones. These lakes and reservoirs have an average depth of about 3 meters and the water is oxygenated. In such reservoirs, crucian does not feel like a master and is distinguished by a capricious bite. But, having felt the crucian path, you can catch a large fish on a certain bait.
Baits and nozzles
Various animal and vegetable baits are used to catch carp with a float rod.
Among animal baits, the best are:
- dung worms;
- bloodworm;
- maggot
If the worm can be used everywhere, then the bloodworm and maggot are used mainly in those reservoirs where there are no other fish, and the little thing will not eat the bait over and over again.
Purposefully hunting for large crucian helps a combination of pieces of crawling, strung on a hook in the form of a shish kebab. Small fish can not eat such a large bait.
Among vegetable baits, dough is held in high esteem by crucian carp. It can be made from:
- wheat;
- pea;
- corn;
- manna flour.
There are many different recipes for making dough with the addition of various flavors. Here every angler can show his imagination and culinary skills.
Steamed barley is an effective plant bait. It is used not only as bait, but also as bait. Each throw of the equipment is accompanied by throwing a pinch of barley at the point of catching.
Do not forget about such traditional products for catching crucian carp as pasta and pancakes.
Preparing the right bait (store or homemade)
Store-bought groundbait is a quick option, as preparing homemade groundbait requires many ingredients and time to prepare. But you can not completely abandon homemade ingredients. Something will definitely help us in creating the perfect mixture.
Fine-grained bait for crucian carp in ponds where crucian is the owner. Best results with baits Sensas, Trapper and Dunaev.
In order to successfully catch crucian carp, you need to feed the fish, and even better, bait a few days before fishing. But most often, anglers cannot visit the reservoir for grafting for 2-3 days at the same time. Therefore, it is important to master the feeding technique.
The feeding rule depends on whether the carp in the pond is the owner or not?
If crucian carp is the owner in the reservoir, then small dusty feed fractions can be used as part of the composition. In such cases, many store-bought baits and homemade mixtures are suitable.
And when other fish (including small ones) live in addition to crucian carp, it is better to feed with whole grains of barley, corn or peas. A mixture of whole oatmeal breadcrumbs and molehill earth works well in such cases. In order not to attract flocks of small things, the bait ball should only break up when it hits the bottom.
Equipping a float fishing rod for crucian carp
Two types of float gear are used to catch crucian carp:
- flywheel;
- match.
Catching carp on a fly pole at a distance of 10-15 meters allows you to accurately control the process of fishing. This tackle is familiar to many since childhood, when a fishing line with pre-prepared equipment was tied to the tip of the rod. Now it is possible to additionally install a modern rubber shock absorber, which dampens jerks of large fish and protects the leash from breaking. It is very important that the length of the entire rig is equal to the length of the rod. Fly tackle is mainly used for fishing from a boat or in a limited area.
match rod equipped with a reel, which allows you to make long casts of the bait, as well as to use thinner fishing lines. It is suitable for clean areas of water bodies, where there is no vegetation, and forced hauling of fish is not required.
Correct and sensitive float load
When fishing with a float rod, it is important to load the float correctly. This means that the weight of the sinker should leave only the working part of the float antenna above the water. It is usually painted in bright colors.
Many modern floats have two numbers indicating the weight of the float itself and the weight of the sinker required to reach the float's working position.
In addition, many models have a collapsible keel with a set of washers. By removing the washer, you can reduce the weight of the float by about 1 gram. This weight, in the form of a sinker, is added to the line and the rig reaches the bottom faster. In this way, the angler can change the speed of lowering the bait to the bottom.
Catchable technique of float fishing
Depending on the type of float gear chosen, it is necessary to use certain fishing tactics.
For fly fishing hardly suitable for baiting large balls. After all, fishing is carried out at a short distance, here it is better to cast bait in small portions. And in the process of catching, you need to throw a little food in order to keep crucian carp at the point of catching.
The tactics of catching with match tackle looks more complicated. First you need to determine a promising place for long-distance casting. A marker rod will come to the rescue, with which you can find the difference in depth.
5-6 bait balls are thrown here. Then the match tackle is thrown and the length of the fishing line is measured to the point of catching. The fishing line is stopped by a reel clip or a piece of fishing line is painted with a marker. After that, the marker rod is reeled in and fishing is carried out with a “match”.
Since crucian carp is shy, the next portion of bait can be thrown only when the biting stops.
Catching carp with a float rod is an interesting and spectacular activity. When the float antenna goes to the side or dives into the water, no angler will remain indifferent to the fishing process. And no other modern tackle will bring so much pleasure from fishing.
