Fishing for carp in August: what is better to fish for and what fishing rod to take?

Carp

A rather unassuming fish - a relative of the wild carp. She is more viable and fertile. Three-year-old females are ready to breed and are capable of laying about a million eggs.

This “pig” can live up to 30 years and gain weight of about 50 kilograms.

Biting calendar:

January: lethargy is noted, there is practically no biting.
February: carp are not biting.
March: little oxygen, passivity noted.
April: by the second half it wakes up and begins to bite.
May: close to the shore, in well-warmed areas, it is tempted by prey.
June: In the first ten days of spawning, there is no bite. In the second, rest after spawning. There is no activity this month.
July: when hungry in June, it attacks food.
August: instinctively feeling the approach of autumn, he eats everything and is very active.
September: At the beginning of the month it moves deeper in flocks. In the second half, on the eve of winter, it feeds energetically.
October: carp are indifferent to what is happening.
November: lazily dozing in the depths.
December: There is no bite, it is at depth.

Carp fishing in August

It is not easy to catch this cunning fish in August, as it becomes very cautious and timid.

in August, carp mainly stay at depth, near coastal vegetation.
the fish cannot stand the heat, so the most fruitful time for catching is from late evening to early morning.
The behavior of carp at the end of summer is similar to the behavior of a pig: having found food, it will stand and feed until the food runs out.

Tip: on hot days it is better to fish early in the morning, and on cloudy days - all day.

Bait for carp

Once you have decided on the choice of place for fishing, you should feed it generously, using almost all the bait. I believe that for effective carp fishing in August there is no point in preparing a lot of bait at once. A kilogram mixed with three kilograms of soil is quite enough. This mixture is enough to feed two points at a distance of 4-5 m from each other. The location of these points can be either along the coast or at a certain distance from it. It all depends on the features of the bottom topography at the fishing spot.

Carp habitats

The main signs that carp exist in a pond are the presence of bubbles on the surface of the pond and jumping out of the water.

Carp jump out differently than any other fish: vertically up to 2 meters in the air, making a sound similar to croaking.

Of course, there is a favorite habitat for this beloved fish:

loves deep water with weak currents or standing water.
presence of underwater currents.
overgrown ponds that were former meadows.
pits flooded with snags.
reed places.
abundant thickets.
shade lover.
hills among a recessed area.

Tip: you can locate the drops from a boat or bridge, using a marker or spinning rod.

Why might carp not bite? What to do if the carp doesn't bite

It happens that in a reservoir in which carp are known to be found, no bites are observed . A decrease in the intensity of the carp’s bite or a complete absence of bites can occur for the following reasons:

The bait is buried in the mud or bottom vegetation, and the carp cannot find it. To avoid this, you should use less heavy loads of gear, as well as feeders with a flat bottom.
The carp cannot find the bait due to its weak smell. For this, it is recommended to use flavorings . Moreover, the opposite option is also possible - the fish may be scared away by the too strong smell of the bait.
Carp is scared away by noise on the shore . At the same time, the fish can hear vibration even from quiet steps along the shore. The place should be equipped so that everything you need is at hand, without the need to walk along the coastal area.
The carp “gets used” to certain attachments, and as a result they do not arouse his interest. An angler should always have several different baits in his assortment
When fishing at night, carp are scared away by the bright light of lanterns. If possible, you should highlight the fishing spot as little as possible unnecessarily, and use sound bite alarms.
The bait is beaten by smaller fish . In this case, it is better to change the bait that interests the “trifle”.

Finding a fishing spot in August

When choosing a place for fishing, you need to collect information from avid fishermen about the favorite places for carp.

You need to try to find traces of the presence of:

splashes.
bubbles.
circles.

It is necessary to decide on places on the reservoir that might interest fish:

reeds.
thickets.

Some amateur fishermen find places near the parking lot convenient. They are even in demand among people, but not among fish, since this cunning man is a lover of silence.

When choosing a place, you need to look around to see if the presence of nearby trees and bushes will be an obstacle. Will they interfere with casting the fishing rod?

It would be a good idea to look around and assess the situation. Of course, places with thickets and snags are loved by carp, but how convenient will it be to pull it out in a straight line?

Arrangement:

Tent. Before setting up a tent, you need to pay attention to such nuances as: wind direction, proximity to water, how well the lake is visible.
Lures. You need to arrange your gear and bait in such a way that they are at hand. This is especially true for hooks and other small substances.
It is better to place the rods conveniently: not too far and not too close, so as not to bump into them.
When inspecting the place, you need to figure out how convenient it will be to bring the fish into the cage.

Choosing a fishing spot

To do this, it is enough to spend some time observing the water. While traveling to a feeding area, carp in August

often lifts its mouth out of the water.
This circumstance perfectly indicates to the fisherman the route of movement from the parking lot. At the parking lots themselves, the fish like to frolic; they jump out of the water and fall flat back. About twenty meters from this place you should start fishing. But even with an accurate determination of the route to the feeding place, this will not be entirely enough for fishing. It is almost impossible to catch at least one specimen without the help of complementary foods. Using bait, you can keep a school of carp in one place for a while. It is interesting that after catching one fish, the school again comes to this place about twenty minutes later. When feeding, carp take bait preferably from the bottom of the reservoir. Therefore, when fishing for carp in August,
the most convenient tackle is a bottom fishing rod.
Corn and green peas are suitable as bait. Before spawning, carp like a bunch of worms, and after that, plant-based bait is great. To feed carp in August,
they use cake and steamed wheat grains. Carp bite especially actively from evening twilight to dawn. The cut must be done sharply. After hooking, keep the line under constant tension to prevent the carp from suddenly throwing itself. Given the strength of the fish, it is necessary to catch it using a landing net.

Baits and lures

One of the positive aspects for the fisherman in the carp’s biography is its voracious appetite. This “piglet” actively feeds in August, and with the same success gains weight.

Both store-bought bait and homemade porridge are suitable for fishing.

The bait may contain:

peas
pearl barley
corn
green pea
maggot
potato
sunflower cake
dough
boilies
granules
worm
maggot.

Tip 1: You can make so-called “sandwiches”. For example, halves of different boilies, corn plus maggots, worms with pearl barley.

Tip 2: If there is a populated area nearby, you can ask the local residents what the “culinary preferences” of the carp living in the area are.

What baits and baits are needed?

Throughout August, carp have a good appetite, so bait mixtures must consist of large elements. Immediately before casting bait (i.e. already on the shore / at the fishing site), be sure to add a small proportion of the bait itself that you plan to fish with. The density of, for example, molded balls can be selected experimentally, the main thing is that they crumble upon contact with the surface of the water.

Tip No. 1: if this is your first time on a pond, then it is better to have a standard arsenal of attachments with you (which have never let you down in the past).

Tip No. 2: if you can’t seduce the fish with any of the baits, then try making “mixes”, for example, by adding corn to the boilies.

Tip No. 3: any bait must contain elements of large fractions (peas, corn, etc.) in order for the school of fish to stay in place as long as possible.

What baits are best in August?

In August it is better to try different types of bait. A true trophy hunter has different species available.

They are divided into three types:

vegetable (peas, corn, pearl barley).
animals (worm, dragonfly, maggot).
special (boilies).

Boilies are very popular among fishermen. These are balls made from a mixture of different types of grain with the addition of flavorings. Their main advantage is their maximum proximity to the hook, which makes it invisible.

How to prepare bait yourself?

Potato. To prepare this classic bait, you need to take water from the reservoir where fishing will take place and cook unpeeled, washed potatoes until half cooked. Then decant and send it into the water again - from this place. Then it is cut into cubes. Large specimens bite on it.
Pearl barley. It can be used either alone or with a worm or maggot. Barley is brewed in a thermos, and if millet is used, then after swelling it needs to be boiled. Until the grains soften.
Bread. Use bread balls.
Cottage cheese. Make a dough from cottage cheese and honey, in a ratio of 2 to 1. Boil, adding flour, until it becomes sticky.

Bottom gear

Fishing with bottom gear is carried out in early summer and at the end of August, when cool days begin again.

Fishing for carp with a classic feeder

To catch carp on a feeder you need:

Fast-medium action rod, weight from 60 grams.
Line from 0.26 mm to 0.32 mm .
Know the structure of the bottom. Recognized by an echo sounder, a marker rod, or by probing the sinker.
Proper supply of bait to the fishing spot.
Correct selection of main line and leash:

Rigid equipment . Braided cord for leash.
Combined leash . Basic monofilament, braided hair.
Soft . Fluorocarbon leader, monofilament main line.

Feeder equipment used for carp:

Method. Open feeders with a load of 30 grams. Uniform distribution of bait along the bottom. Easy casts, low chance of hooking.

Paternoster . For carp, options with sliding equipment are used to adjust the position of the boilie relative to the bottom, and with an anti-twist tube to protect connections and reduce the likelihood of overlaps and snags. Most often used in weak currents.

Leaders are made of fluorocarbon with a thickness of 0.2-0.24mm. The main line is braided 0.22-0.28 , sometimes 0.32 mm . Hooks are taken according to the classics, from 4 to 8 and 9 sizes. The combination is a hair rig with corn, or less commonly, boilies.

Step-by-step knitting of equipment with a detailed indication of the elements is indicated in the links above.

Fishing for carp on a feeder . Casts are made from behind the back, the first 5-7 casts are made with bait (2-3 if fishing on a paid pond). Bait can also be delivered by rocket. Re-cast the gear every 15-30 minutes. To signal a bite , bells and electronic bite alarms are used.

Makushatnik

Tackle based on sunflower seed using 1-4 hooks and the same number of leashes, respectively. Makukha is pressed seeds and residual products from the processing of sunflower raw materials - a kind of briquette.

Homemade makushatnik. Option with a tube (cambric)

The number of leashes and hooks is not limited, but the use of such equipment may be prohibited in some conditions. An option for attaching the crown to a metal plate.

Makushatnik is easy to make with your own hands. The tackle is attached to the main line through swivels or quick releases. The crown itself is fixed on a metal plate measuring 3x4 centimeters. There are holes in the plate for the integration of leads. The crown is fixed with ropes (thick threads). The load starts from 30 grams, depending on the strength of the current.

The advantage of such gear:

Possibility of fishing with a regular inertial reel..
Easy to manufacture.
Versatility - can be used under any conditions.
Efficiency due to the number of hooks.

Video on catching carp on a makushatnik:

Fishing with mugs (summer girders)

Some may call it a tackle for the lazy, others may say that this is not really fishing, but the truth is that the fishing process is unusual and extremely effective.
What is it?

A circle vaguely reminiscent of a spinning top. In the center is a beacon or antenna with a bright ball; the length of the antenna should be 1.5-2 times the diameter of the circle. When bitten, the ball goes down, making it clear that the fish has been caught.

The tackle is attached to the bottom (back) side of the circle. Heavily loaded hair rig with silicone anti-twist tube. Weight from 90 grams.

The dimensions of the circle for carp are 10-15 cm . The thickness of the mug is 20-30 mm . The main line is from 0.3 mm to 0.45 mm thick , the leader is from 0.18 to 0.26 mm.

Material:

Styrofoam . Any type will do – polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, urea-formaldehyde, etc.
Plastic . Higher density, less sensitive tackle.
Foampropylene . The best option.

Pros:

No need for a rod.
There are no overlaps.
There is a minimum of sounds and movements, which is good when fishing for carp.
Places that are difficult to fish with a fishing rod become accessible.
Minimal participation of the fisherman.

Minuses:

Not sports gear.
Often prohibited on paid ponds.
Application is reasonable only from a boat.
If you make the tackle incorrectly, the carp can drag it all under water, turning the circle over.

How to make circles on carp, video:

Catching carp with mugs, video:

Hair rig

We have already discussed it in detail in other articles, but we will repeat it.
Without exaggeration, it is considered the main equipment for carp fishing. A distinctive feature of this type of gear is that the bait is attached not to the hook, but to the “hair”, which is located in close proximity to the hook. This allows you to more accurately hook the carp and not tear the delicate tissues of its oral cavity. Realizing that there is food in front of him, he sucks it inside, absorbing the hook after it. The following are used as bait:

Corn;
Boyles;
Peas;
Worms;
Mixed baits (corn / worm, etc.).

The length of the leash for hair rigs varies between 20-70 centimeters, depending on the fishing conditions. A 50 centimeter leash is used when fishing with a classic feeder, such as a paternoster, inline or asymmetrical loop. The thickness of the braided cord is 0.18-0.28, depending on the weight of the intended carp. Hooks for small carp No. 8, for medium carp No. 6, for large carp No. 4 and No. 2 for trophy carp (according to the international classification).

Gear device.

The hair ends in a loop into which a small stopper to secure the boilie or corn. Then there is a hook, on which there are 8-10 turns of fishing line, a silicone / rubber / plastic tube is threaded onto the hook to stabilize the hair. Next comes the loading (necessary if fishing with floating, pop-up boilies) then connecting with a quick release or a regular swivel.

More detailed video on knitting hair:

Carp bait

Bait plays a significant role in fishing, but it is not recommended to resort to dense bait, because the fish can get enough and not pay attention to the bait.

Catching large carp without bait is quite difficult, especially if it is the end of summer, when the fish, with its suspiciousness, misleads hunters for a worthy trophy. So, which bait should you choose?

Bait can be both homemade and professional.

Tip: If you have a populated area, it would be a good idea to ask the guards about the culinary preferences of the fish.

Homemade does not mean bad. Sometimes they work better than store bought ones. They can be either dry or cooked.

Recipe 1

We take in equal proportions:

millet.
peas.
wheat.
corn.
cake
semolina.
pearl barley.

All ingredients, except semolina and millet, are poured into boiling water, stir constantly, cover with a lid and leave until completely cooled.

Add clay soaked in water, plus millet and semolina.

Recipe 2

Oatmeal cookies, pre-ground - 1 kilogram.
“Baked milk” cookies, crushed – half a kilogram.
Peanuts, pre-roasted and ground.
Small wheat crackers – 1 kilogram.
Corn grits – 1.5 kilograms.
Corn flour – 1 kilogram.
Mixture of cereals (oats, millet, corn), pre-chopped – 1 kilogram.
Flavors: anise, garlic, strawberry, vanilla.

Gear selection

When it comes to fishing tackle for carp from the shore, I prefer plug rods for several reasons. In particular, fishing is carried out exactly above the bait site, the equipment is very light, and if you use a plug with a special carp kit, you can relatively easily pull out a carp weighing several kilograms.

I would like to note that sometimes fishermen use high-power fly rods to catch carp. And here glass-plastic rods mounted on a stand are perfect. Many fishermen use wire rods 4-6 m long with a reel and guides. And here it should be noted the low quality of these fishing rods, which practically do not provide the opportunity to accurately cast the equipment into the right place. Ultimately, many return to bottom fishing with heavy equipment.

Ultimately, it is better to catch carp in August with fly or plug rods on old carp breeding farms, and it may not be entirely effective, but it is very interesting. It must be said that, in turn, carp fishing here with float equipment is very laborious and sporty, and not everyone can do it. Most people still prefer to fish with a bottom rod and reel, using a float as a signaling device. They simply lower the bait with the bait to the bottom, and sometimes the sinker, and then wait for the carp to bite. Most often, this option does not work, and the bait is thrown at a longer distance.

Source: ProRybu.ru

Promising methods of carp fishing

The carp fishing technique directly depends on the selected method.

If the fisherman has prepared a feeder or match fishing rod, then the initial feeding is carried out immediately. For this purpose, a feeder is installed on the feeder in order to transport the largest piece of yummy food to the fishing site as quickly as possible.

A feeder is a method of catching fish with this gear. The exclusivity of this method of hunting lies in the use of special rods with a flexible tip to display the bite.

Tip 1: In order to choose the feeder as correctly as possible, you need to assume on what specific reservoirs and in what weather you will be engaged in such a pleasant pastime as fishing most often, as well as what type of feeder will be used.

You can hook the nozzle onto either a hook or a hair. The "hair" is the small piece of line that runs through the bait.

The carp bite is very confident, but before swallowing the bait, the carp sucks it for a long time, and then, when it tastes it, takes it whole.

Tip 2: Retrieving fish should be done very carefully, because fairly large specimens are capable of breaking the fishing line or breaking the end of the rod; when pulling the carp ashore, you must definitely use a cage or hook.

Catching carp with a float rod in summer

A less popular method for catching carp, but more effective for fishing on the surface, is a float rod.

The fishing line for the float tackle is taken with a thickness of 0.22 mm to 0.30 mm , monofilament.
Hooks according to international classification No. 4, 6, 8 .
Pointed floats 10-14 grams .
Sinkers of several pellets to load the float. One large shot is attached directly under the float. Loading occurs based on the weight of the float and should not be difficult.

You can make a bottom float with a sliding leash . To do this, you need to fix two sinkers at a distance of 15-20 cm from each other. This rig allows you to use Pop-Up corn with neutral buoyancy.

Fishing on the side nod

Used largely for boat fishing, but can also be used for shore fishing with carp fishing rods 5m or longer in length. Line 0.2 mm to 0.28 mm . Hooks on jigs from No. 4-8.
The side nod is used in conjunction with summer jigs. In this way, in the summer they catch not only carp and carp, but also crucian carp.

The advantages of such equipment:

In a noticeable bite of small individuals and in the ability to pull out large ones.
In the absence of numerous gear with a greater possibility of hooks and overlaps.

The rod for such gear is taken from 4 to 8 meters . Equipment options :

Rods with rings and any reel (for working at different depths).
Light reel on the 1st-3rd leg of the rod. This will allow you to fold the knees while fishing for carp.

A bright ball or marker is placed at the end of the nod to monitor the bite.

Variations of attaching a side nod.

Angled wire with the letter “G”.
Ready-made purchased options with the ability to mount on the tip of a fishing rod.

Playing with a summer jig . If you are fishing from the shore and the rod is long, you don’t need much play - the rod itself will swing from vibrations. With a short rod, the game is played in a slow, angular figure eight (picture on the right).

The frequency of movements is 2-3 seconds. Practice your jig play outside of the water.

Video on catching carp with a side nod in the summer: