Catching crucian carp with boilies: types of boilies and equipment features

Boilies can serve as an excellent alternative to classic baits when fishing for crucian carp. This universal bait, which has a specific color and smell, is quite capable of replacing a worm, bloodworms, dough or steamed cereals at any time of the year, and on any body of water. It is possible to use boilies as bait on any tackle.

Crucian carp, being a fish that is not particularly picky about food, responds well to small bright boilies both at the bottom and in the water column. The main thing is to choose the right size, type, color and smell.

Features of choice

Kinds

Boilies were first invented for catching carp ; this fish is even more careful. But then it turned out that it was very convenient to go fishing for crucian carp True, I had to get used to it.

In principle, this type of tackle consists of multi-colored balls with different compositions of bait, vegetable or mixed. For strength and stickiness, such balls are boiled or fried , therefore, translated from English, the name of the tackle comes from the word boil, which means to cook.

several types of boilies

• drowning ; on the hard bottom of the reservoir they are immediately located there, and the crucian carp immediately recognizes them;
• floating ; in muddy places, crucian carp, even actively looking for food, may not notice even a bright bait at the bottom; it will quickly bury itself in the mud under the influence of even a slight weight; but, floating a little higher, it will certainly attract fish;
• bait ; such balls are thrown in like regular complementary foods; it is only important that they do not differ in smell and color from working baits;
• crumbly ; In reservoirs, such bait is slowly washed away with the current, attracting fishing prey.

Color

Nowadays many boilies of various shades . But attract crucian carp :

• yellow ; Fish especially react to this color in stagnant water;
• green ; crucian carp readily grab such balls in the current;
• red ; For some reason, in most reservoirs this color is especially attractive for such fish.

Compound

Most boilies, both industrially manufactured and home-made, have a flour base with the addition of vegetable or protein additives. It should be taken into account that in winter crucian carp prefers protein baits , and in summer - vegetable baits , so when buying bait at a certain time of the year, pay attention to the composition.

Taste and smell

For crucian carp these components always matter . It is believed that this fish prefers the following aromas:

• pineapple;
• banana;
• strawberries;
• hemp;
• honey;
• garlic

As for the taste, if you prepare a sticky but tasteless fresh bait , you will not be pleased with .

Size

A very important component. Often in stores they sell boilies specifically for carp, and large ones at that - from 14 to 20 mm . Such tackle is not suitable for medium-sized crucian carp, not to mention small ones, it will not capture it. It just plucks a little and leaves. Therefore, large balls need to be trimmed to the required diameter - up to 6-8 mm , no more than 10.

How to make your own boilies

Fishermen say that in the winter, when it is quite difficult to find various goodies, you can buy balls in the store, but in the summer it would be a sin not to make them yourself. The main component is cake, to which will be added:

1. Sunflower oil.
2. Semolina.
3. Powdered milk.
4. Chicken eggs.
5. Flavoring (preferably strawberry).
6. Soy flour.
7. Food coloring.

Half of the mixture should consist of flour (it accounts for 35-40%), as well as cake (it can be about 60-65%). The other part comes from semolina (60%) and milk (40%). If the mixture is about half a kilogram, then you will need to take at least 10 eggs.

All dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed together. In a separate container, beat the eggs and add a few drops of flavoring. If you don’t find a suitable one, you can take regular strawberries, pureed. Next, the prepared dry mixture is poured into the eggs. The resulting dough must be kneaded well, and then add red dye to it. After this, you will need to roll the dough into small balls with a diameter of no more than 10 mm and grease them with oil. Next, boil the boilies for about 5 minutes. The finished treat is laid out on a cloth, where it dries and cools.

Advantages and disadvantages

Once, having tried this bait, many fishermen abandon traditional baits . And that's why:

• boilies for crucian carp are not touched by small roach or perch, this allows you to concentrate on a serious catch;
• Even the simplest gear with low sensitivity is suitable for fishing; the fish, sucking in the bait, then hooks itself;
• by varying the diameter and size of the tackle, you can target fish of any size;
• the tackle stays on the hair much stronger than conventional bread attachments, because it is boiled
• boilies are easy to cast.

There are few disadvantages , but they are:

• It is precisely because of boiling that some time after casting the boilie can form a characteristic crust, which begins to scare off sensitive crucian carp;
• if the object being fished in a particular body of water has never encountered such gear, he may not approach it;
• the large size of the balls does not attract sedentary fish during the cold season;
• It is recommended to store them in the refrigerator; but there they quickly absorb foreign odors;
• industrial boilies, especially foreign ones, are not cheap - around 500 rubles per kg.

Boilies: what are their advantages

Many fishermen prefer boilies because they are a universal bait. Regardless of the conditions, you can fish at any time.

As for the main advantages of deliciousness, they are as follows:

• The bait does not become limp for a long time (unlike semolina, porridge, etc.).
• You can choose one or another delicacy depending on your own preferences.
• When selecting a certain type of boilie, you can exclude the bite of small things that actively swim up to the same worm, for example.
• The nozzle can be stored for a long time.
• The bait attracts the desired fish.
• When bottom fishing, the delicacy does not silt up, but rises slightly, allowing all the fish to see it.

Tactics for catching crucian carp with boilies

Preparing gear

It requires a certain amount of care . It is necessary to tie the hook tightly ; a simple loop is not suitable here. You also need to securely attach a hair leash to the hook ; it is advisable to pass it through the loop twice and wrap it around the fore-end at least 7-8 times. Previously, such a leash was made from human hair, but now thin transparent fishing lines are suitable. To make the attachment even more secure, the attachment point can be reinforced with waterproof glue or a small silicone tube.
Important! The hook tip should be very sharp.
The leash (usually 0.2 mm in diameter ) is attached to the ball either using a thin through hole or by means of a strap.

Fishing with a float rod

It is believed that a 5 m long rod . The float should weigh more than 7-8 g , and, preferably, it should be sliding. It is better to keep the fishing rod in your hands , because the bite can be sharp and sudden;

Catching crucian carp with a float rod. Float bite calendar

Donka

Ideal for areas with fast currents and deep water.

Before starting fishing, it is better to feed the place . You can use the same balls, but exactly the same ones: the difference in feeding and bait will ruin your fishing.

For casting, it is recommended to use a spinning rod with a good reel .

Catching crucian carp with a donka rod (summer, spring, autumn). Calendar

Feeder

This tackle goes well with boilies. The length of the rod should be 3 m , the diameter of the fishing line should be 0.25 mm . In this case, an inertialess coil is used.

Catching crucian carp on a feeder. Rating of rods and reels. Selecting a location

Spring

This fishing method is also very suitable with floating boilies . In this case, sinkers weighing 0.5 g .

Hair accessories for boilies

Balls can be placed on a hook, although it is best to do this on a hair rig, when the element is attached to a fishing line located near the hook.

The manipulation does not take much time. A loop is made at one end of the thread - the most common knot. The other end of the fishing line will need to be inserted into the hook. It is advisable that the length of the leash should not be more than 1.5 cm. The hook of the fishing line that was threaded through the eye will need to be wrapped around the hook seven times, and then threaded through the same eye again. After this, the knot is tightened and secured with waterproof glue or silicone. Next, the bait is fixed on the loop. Considering that you will need to make a hole in the boilie, you will need to take a hand drill or awl somewhere. Next, a thin hook is threaded through the hole, which clings to the leash. The latter, in turn, is pulled through an artificial bait. A stopper made of silicone is inserted into the resulting loop.

Types of store-bought boilies

the most popular and catchable :

Mainline

A well-known brand with a large selection of tackle of various diameters and weights. From the series of mini boilies for crucian carp there are many suitable small sizes. A special pride of the developers is the abundance of aromas that attract the inhabitants of reservoirs.

FunFishing

French tackle, which also has an abundance of odors , including various fish, shellfish and larvae. It is especially catchy in the autumn , when crucian carp is preparing for winter.

CC More

The oldest English company that has always specialized in bottom fishing . When boilies appeared, naturally, they were not left without attention. The company produces many options for connecting a hook and a ball using adhesives, all kinds of tubes and elastic bands.

Subtleties of boilie preparation

The manufacturing procedure is approximately the same. But despite this, there are many cooking options due to the varying components used. Dyes are added to increase attractiveness. The color most suitable for each body of water can only be determined experimentally after some time.

To achieve maximum efficiency, you need to choose the right flavors. You must not forget about the use of nutritional supplements. Their use stimulates the appetite and makes the fish eat better.

DIY boilies for crucian carp

Unfortunately, these same attachments are not sold in all cities And many people can’t afford their price However, domestic fishermen quickly found their own recipes for preparing bait. The simplest one looks like this:

• take half a kilo of fresh bread and processed cheese;
• all this is mixed until it becomes a stiff dough;
• balls of the required size are made from the dough;
• the resulting raw material is fried in sunflower oil for 2 minutes;
• the finished product is filled with oil and stored in the refrigerator.

There is also an original milk recipe:

• mix a fresh chicken egg with corn flour and semolina;
• in another container, mix fish oil and milk powder;
• let the mixtures brew and mix until dough forms;
• make lumps;
• add flavorings to the dough;
• put them in boiling water;
• after they float, boil them for another 2 minutes; this will make them buoyant for fishing over muddy bottoms;
• then put in the oven until a crust forms.

the dough for balls , add flavorings and color them. In the spring it is good to add bloodworm particles, in the summer strawberries are especially available, and in the fall - earthworm.

As for coloring , it’s enough to use Easter food coloring.

Homemade boilie recipes

There are a huge number of boilie recipes, since they can contain a variety of components that can be combined.

But fans of crucian fishing know that the favorite baits for crucian carp are specially cooked semolina porridge and ordinary black bread. You can also make boilies based on these products.

Bread boilies recipe:

1. Add finely chopped processed cheese to the bread crumb.
2. Mix the resulting mixture thoroughly and knead.
3. Add aromas and flavorings to the mixture.
4. Roll the resulting mass into sausages, cut into small pieces, and make balls about 1 cm in diameter.
5. Pour unrefined sunflower oil into a heated frying pan.
6. Place the balls in a frying pan and fry them while stirring. Frying time – 2 minutes.
7. Place the fried balls on paper so that the oil drains and is absorbed.
8. Leave until completely dry.

In this case, you will get dense, hard boilies for hair fishing.

If you don’t want to mess with complex equipment, then you can fill the prepared boilies with sunflower oil, then they will be soft enough to be placed directly on the hook.

Milk nozzle:

1. Mix 1 egg, a little salt and fish oil in a bowl.
2. In another bowl, make a mixture of milk powder (2 tablespoons) and flour.
3. Combine the contents of two bowls and, stirring, add semolina. There should be enough of it to make a thick dough.
4. Knead the dough and divide into several pieces.
5. Mix each of them with its own flavoring.
6. Form balls and pierce them with a needle.
7. Cook as described above.
8. Dry on a baking sheet in the oven.

Useful tips

• completely unfamiliar to its finned inhabitant , and at first he will probably be afraid to even approach it; advanced fishermen recommend simply feeding future prey for several days without disturbing it with anything else; after a while she will stop being distrustful of the balls, and your catch will be successful;
• before fishing, try to find out what size crucian carp is found in the reservoir; if it turns out to be too small, fishing this way will only disappoint;
• crucian carp is a shy fish; When fishing, it is especially important to maintain silence ;
• the balls can also be placed on the hook , at the same time, its sting should peek out a little; the catch, of course, will be less;
• in summer, in some rivers, a mixture of cake, soybean flour and milk ;
• and don’t forget about the fishing line : in transparent reservoirs it should be transparent, on lakes it should match the color of the water; the inhabitants of a reservoir of this type immediately notice color inconsistencies and leave;
• the most productive fishing is after spawning, in June-July ;
• The best bite is from dawn to 10 am .

It remains to add that true fishermen will certainly like . You just need to follow simple recommendations and don’t be afraid to experiment with the composition of the nozzle.

Morphology and appearance

The body is tall, laterally compressed, short. Covered with golden scales . Long dorsal fin. The mouth has no antennae. There is no pigmentation on the peritoneum. Has single row pharyngeal teeth. The last unbranched rays of the dorsal and anal fin have spines along the posterior edge, studded with small serrations.

The size of the fish is average, lives up to 12 years, growing to a length of up to 50 centimeters and a weight of 5 kilograms (upper Volga). Fishing practice usually gives a size of 9–25 cm and a weight of about 600 grams. There are low-bodied and high-bodied forms, which depends on the state of the food supply of reservoirs.

Types of famous baits for successful crucian carp fishing

To catch crucian carp, experienced fishermen use various baits, and almost everyone has their own cooking secret. The most popular are:

• The bread crumb, pressed into pieces, attaches well to the hook. Crucian carp does not always take a ball crushed in the hand, and when it gets into the water it becomes slimy in consistency. And by hooking, you can completely lose the fish.
• Barley is soaked in water for 10–12 hours per day. The swollen grains are placed in the oven and cooked over low heat. Soft pearl barley should not burst.
• Semolina is cooked to a thick, homogeneous mass. Place 2-3 crushed cookies into the cooled porridge, cut into squares and roll in attractants.
• Corn is very popular in southern latitudes, in reservoirs of rich feeding of fish.
• Processed cheese is used together with rye bread in a ratio of 1 part cheese to 2 parts bread. You can add honey or garlic juice to the mixture.
• Canned peas are planted after rolling in attractants before stringing a worm or maggot.
• Canned corn, like peas, is used in reservoirs with good bait.
• Steamed pulp. It is placed on the hook, covering the sting. The cake sprinkled with vanilla sugar is rolled in attractants.

Often, crucian carp are very selective in their choice of food. For example, in the morning it bites well on a worm, but in the evening you can’t catch it because it switched to pearl barley. This behavior is caused by a difference in oxygen content in the water. When its concentration increases, the fish are more interested in animal food, and when it decreases, on the contrary, in plant bait.
Important: It is advisable for a fisherman to have at least 4 baits with him to increase the chance of catching a fish.

Ingredients used

The basis of such self-made boilies will be a special dry base mixture , the recipes for which are given below. Also, to make bait you will need the following products and additives:

• Fresh eggs.
• Flavors.
• Food colorings.
• Protein supplements.

With experience comes an understanding of what kind of boilies should be made for a particular body of water. The fisherman should use trial and error to find out all the taste preferences of the fish in the lake or river, and then he will be able to choose exactly the bait that will be effective and allow him to get the coveted trophy.

Necessary equipment and tools

Preparing boilies for carp and bream at home is not difficult. For this work it will be necessary to use the simplest tools that every housewife will have at hand. So, for this work you will need:

• Enameled pan.
• Container for kneading dough.
• Board for rolling out boilies.
• Spoon.
• Sieve.
• Electric, gas or wood stove.
• Microwave for preparing floating boilies.

We also recommend using the following devices:

• The presence of a dough mixer and chopper in a food processor will significantly simplify kneading dough.
• A pneumatic gun with replaceable tips makes it easy to squeeze sausages out of dough onto a board for cutting them.
• A table for rolling out boilies with small indentations will allow you to maintain a uniform diameter of the prepared bait.