Fishing for crucian carp in June with a float rod and donka: gear, choice of time and place

Float rod - equipment for crucian carp in June

To catch crucian carp in June, two types of float rods are used:

flywheel;
match

A special feature of the fly fishing rod is its limited bait casting range (7-12 meters), but it allows you to acutely feel all the equipment. In simple terms, this is a childhood fishing rod, when the main fishing line is attached to the tip of the rod. But today’s version has gone far ahead: they install a shock absorber that dampens the jerks of large crucian carp. So, the tackle consists of:

strong rod 4-7 meters long;
rubber shock absorber (not required, but highly recommended). Allows the use of thinner leashes;
main line up to 0.3 (depending on the site and expected trophies);
leash - from 0.12 to 0.2 (again, depending on point 2); The length of the leash is determined on the spot, but you can start with -30 cm.
hook: when fishing with animal bait (maggots, bloodworms) size 16-12, worm - 14-10; vegetable tips 16-12.
float - lake, reservoir rates - 1.5-3.5 grams, river 2-4.5 (wind, current).

A match float rod is a tackle for catching crucian carp in various types of reservoirs that does not require forced landing of fish, as well as from a boat.

After all, if you fish in dense water lilies, reeds or snags, you should not let the fish roam. Excellent for fishing in relatively clean areas and allows the angler to fish large areas of water thanks to the installed reel. There are rigs with a sliding float for long-distance casting, more details here. It is better to use more delicate equipment, because even in June crucian carp bite much better with thin leashes (proven fact).

Read also: How to equip a float rod for crucian carp

A match float rod for crucian carp in June can be considered the same as a fly rod, but with a smaller line diameter. The reel is selected depending on the rod, but it is not massive.

Lure

With bait everything is quite simple. Standard products are boiled millet, pea porridge and steamed oats. The main task of bait is to attract fish, but in no case to feed it.
All ingredients should be as low in calories , so with peas . It is used to attract large fish , which only respond to nourishing food. Corn flour and whole corn kernels are used similarly .

The bait should be prepared in such a way that it creates a cloud of turbidity , which easily spreads around and covers as much distance as possible . However, the balls themselves must successfully reach the bottom and be washed away by water there, since crucian carp is usually caught at the bottom.

For greater attractiveness, you can add chopped worms, bloodworms and maggots to complementary foods. Livestock will significantly increase the nutritional value of complementary foods, which means large crucian carp will also respond to it. The main thing is not to overdo it . It would also be a good idea to have something aromatic but of natural origin. sunflower oil and makha are good options for crucian carp .

Lure should be fed the day before , that is, if fishing is planned in the morning, then the bait should be thrown into the right place in the evening. The procedure is repeated in the morning. If the fish comes out to feed, the bite will begin within 15 minutes . As soon as the complementary feeding ends, the bite weakens, and you need to give the fish a new portion . You should give up complementary foods in small portions of 3-5 balls . This is enough for at least 40-60 minutes of active fishing.

Universal recipe! Cook the millet porridge until a crust forms on the bottom. The porridge should be slightly dry . Add a few tablespoons of breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly. This forms the basis of the bait. Then you can add additional ingredients depending on your wishes. This could be pea porridge, a little pearl barley porridge, corn kernels or chopped worms. Its versatility lies in the fact that this bait can be used both for standard hooking of fish when fishing with a float rod, and for feeders on a feeder .

Bait for crucian carp: comparison and recipes.

Bait for crucian carp in June

When going fishing in June, you shouldn’t forget about bait. Bread, millet porridge, and bran are successfully used for this purpose. The bait needs to be thrown to the float from time to time. Crucian carp can “boast” of an excellent sense of smell, so it is better to prepare aromatic baits, even using kerosene or oils.

Selecting an effective bait mixture is not difficult if you take into account the behavior of crucian carp in a particular reservoir.

It is worth considering that the inhabitants of rivers and lakes close to large cities go best with store-bought bait. The main components of this delicacy are aromatic substances and baking powder.
If fishing is carried out in an area remote from civilization, then a good bite will be ensured by the use of bird feed as bait.

In the case when the desired prey is a trophy specimen of crucian carp, it is worth using a fishing rod designed for silver carp (“silver carp stick”). A stable bite of crucian carp can only be in those reservoirs where it is the main inhabitant. Otherwise, in order to attract the attention of the crucian carp, it is necessary to systematically feed the area chosen for fishing, without sparing the bait.

Do-it-yourself bait for crucian carp in June

Below is a list of the most effective bait mixtures that even a novice angler can easily prepare.

First option

When preparing, you can’t do without:

loaf (white bread);
black bread;
oatmeal – 250 g;
bran – 500 g;
vanilla – 5 g;
well-roasted sunflower seeds – 150 g;
dry orange peel – 1 piece;
coriander – 5g.

Cooking process

Grind the bread pulp thoroughly.
Mix all the ingredients.
Packaged in bags for easy transportation.
When you arrive fishing, moisten it with water and knead the mixture to the desired consistency.
We form small balls and feed the selected area.

Second option

Cooking porridge for crucian carp

We prepare in advance:

granulated sugar – 5 tbsp;
corn flour – 500 g;
pea flour – 250 g;
semolina – 250 gr.

Cooking process

First of all, bring 500 ml of water to a boil.
Add granulated sugar.
After dissolving the sugar, gradually add corn flour to the liquid.
Mix everything thoroughly and add pea flour.
During the cooking process (about 5 minutes), the porridge is constantly stirred to avoid burning.
After 4-5 minutes, semolina is added to the mixture. The resulting composition is carefully mixed and the container with bait is removed from the heat.
Let the porridge sit for 30 minutes.
The cooled components are ground until smooth.
We form small balls of porridge and feed a place that is promising for fishing. If desired, you can add anise or vanilla aromatics (no more than 5 drops).

Behavior of the fished object at the very beginning of summer

The habits of June crucian carp are determined mainly by two factors: spawning and weather conditions. In the central and southern regions of our country, it finishes spawning in the second half of May. This means that in June this fish will actively look for food and delight with confident bites. Experienced crucian fish go to reservoirs 1-1.5 weeks after spawning. Over these few days, the crucian carp fully recovers and returns to normal mode. It is important not to miss this moment, because the spawning fast will not last long.

If May turns out to be cold, the spawning period may shift in time and pass in early June. This option is not excluded. You need to understand that the timing of spawning depends on such determining factors as weather, water temperature, and the behavior of crucian carp in each individual body of water.

Current weather conditions can significantly affect crucian carp fishing in June. Usually in the middle latitudes of the Russian Federation there is real heat already in the first ten days of this month. If the air temperature remains high, it is better to go to the reservoir early in the morning (from 5.00) or in the afternoon, when the evening coolness replaces the daytime heat. If the weather suddenly deteriorates, and this sometimes happens, the activity of crucian carp will noticeably decrease. An experienced Karasyatnik recommends patiently waiting out the period of bad weather at home, since fishing in cold weather is unlikely to be successful.

Tactics for catching crucian carp in June

If you have a worm as a bait, then you need to wait patiently until the float lies on the water or moves to the side.

If the bait is a vegetable one, then you need to “not yawn” and at the slightest sign of a bite, when the float rises a little out of the water, make a hook.

Catching crucian carp in June is not difficult. You can breathe fresh air near the pond and return home with an excellent catch, having tasted delicious fish for dinner.

Having studied all the intricacies of summer float fishing for crucian carp and prepared a fragrant delicacy for it, you can count on a hefty catch that will undoubtedly delight you and your family.

Bait for crucian carp

The presence of bait, especially in our time, is 90% of success. If you don’t feed the fish, then you can forget about it, regardless of the nature of the bait. The presence of bait at the fishing point allows you to hold crucian carp for a long time, ensuring frequent bites. But to do this, you definitely need to find a promising place that is often visited by crucian carp in search of food. When feeding fish, you should remember the main rule, which says “that the fish must be interested, but not fed.” In other words, to attract crucian carp, you don’t need to get carried away with bait, otherwise it will get enough and go to rest in a secluded place.

For bait, both store-bought porridge and home-cooked porridge are suitable. Although purchased bait is expensive, it is effective and does not require much time to prepare. To bring it to condition, just add water and stir. Preparing bait at home also has its advantages. Firstly, it saves money and significantly. And secondly, it doesn’t take much effort to prepare it if you have the desire. Many fishermen practice this approach and each of them has their own catchy bait recipe.

Tackle

All summer long crucian carp can be caught with both float and bottom gear, for example:

Flying float rod. A classic of the genre, imprinted in our minds since childhood and depicted in many paintings by great masters. And the average person who is far from fishing imagines a fisherman using exactly this kind of equipment when catching crucian carp.
Bolognese fishing rod. Allows you to fish at some distance from the shore. Just like with a fly rod, you can also fish with a lapdog from a boat, which is important in some bodies of water.
Match float rod. Makes it possible to throw a float at a distance greater than its visibility with the naked eye. Helps when fishing on distant edges.
Plug. A new-fangled float rod that allows precise delivery of bait and equipment into a specific fishing area. If you fish with a pole on a village carp pond, it will cause a stir among local residents, which they have not seen since the appearance of the “Ilyich Light Bulb” or the first tractor in their native village.
A simple donka, aka a noob. All you need is: fishing line, hooks and weight - unwind and throw. But it works!
Donka with a shock absorber - rubber. There is a whole cohort of fans of this gear who do not recognize anything else. The peculiarity of the tackle is the multitude of hooks and their precise delivery to the same place.
A donka with an inertial reel is a cudgel, according to feederists. However, some bludgeoners can easily catch a couple of other “athletes”. A telescopic folding fishing rod or a Chinese crocodile-type spinning rod acts as a club.
Feeder is an advanced English bottom fishing rod. This is the undoubted leader among this type of gear. Point casting of crumbly bait and the sensitivity of the blank bring the feeder to first place in bottom fishing.

How to properly equip a float rod for crucian carp fishing?

Float selection and shipment

When choosing a float, you need to take into account the fishing conditions:

For fishing from a floating device on a reservoir with calm water, it is recommended to use a light float option.
In splashdown conditions, it is better to use an elegant float model with a weight of up to two grams. Such a device will not scare away aquatic inhabitants.
In windy weather, it will be important to use a float with a low antenna.
If fishing is carried out from the shore, then it is advisable to use a sliding type of float, the weight of which is determined by the distance to the fishing point. In most cases, it is quite enough to take floats with a weight of up to 5 g.

Length of leash on float rod

The leash, as one of the most important components of the tackle, ensures the visibility of the hook with the bait. If a plug-type or swing-type fishing tool is used, the leash need not be used when the cross-section of the main line is 0.16 mm .

The optimal thickness of the equipment for crucian carp is no more than 0.12 mm, the material is fluorocarbon. The standard length is 25 cm.

Sinkers on float rig

When fishing for crucian carp on a float rod, where the equipment is carried out without a self-loading float, it is necessary to complete the set with either one or several sinkers . The form can be in the form of an olive or a pellet, which is characterized by a high degree of reliability. As an option, you can use a combined method of these two types.

When using a sports float, it is recommended to place the pellets along the line in several places, which will increase the efficiency of the tackle.

When choosing a sinker, focus on specific fishing conditions. If the bite occurs on the rise, then it is better to place the pellet close to the hook. There are rig options where sinkers are not used.

Thickness of line for catching crucian carp

The fishing thread must have high shock-absorbing characteristics and have no memory. In addition, it should be as durable as possible and from a trusted manufacturer.

The recommended thickness of the line is 0.15–0.18 mm. If you use a match type of fishing rod, it is better to equip it with sinking line fiber.

Choosing hooks for catching crucian carp

When purchasing hooks, it is better to give preference to products with a ring-type eye. It is recommended to take the color black, and the numbers are 5,6,7.

To catch large specimens, choose models No. 5 and No. 7 according to the Russian classification. To repel small fish, place products with a shortened forearm. For quantitative catches, products with a standard forend are suitable.

To reduce the number of fish coming off the hook, use products with a sting curved inward. This approach will reduce empty bites and reduce the likelihood of getting off the hook.

Tricks and secrets of catching large specimens using a float rod

It is better to plan fishing in the early morning or evening.
There should be several varieties of bait in your arsenal in order to determine the most prey option during the fishing process.
It is necessary to choose bait taking into account the hunting season; for fishing in the warm season, use plant baits, and when it gets cold, use animal baits.
Flavorings must be present in the bait mixture and baits.
In unfamiliar reservoirs, it is better to use mixtures purchased in the store, but for familiar areas it is recommended to prepare them yourself, taking into account the taste preferences of the fish.
It is advisable to feed the fishing object every 10–30 minutes so that the flock does not leave the fishing point.
All equipment elements must be from a trusted manufacturer and be reliable.
Following the rules of camouflage will increase the chances of a good catch.

Fishing using float gear will be successful if the fishing point is sufficiently baited and the bait matches the time of year.

When and where is it better to catch crucian carp with a float rod?

For fishing to be effective, it is recommended to look for crucian carp:

In small lakes and ponds where there are no large differences in depth. They should have a muddy bottom and marshy coastal areas. You can catch the owner of such reservoirs using any bait; you should not expect large specimens here.
In lakes and reservoirs, where there is a large amount of oxygen and the average depth is within 3 m. In addition to the object of fishing, representatives of the predatory category of fish live in such reservoirs. The bite of crucian carp is characterized as capricious, and it is difficult to choose the right bait. Only by finding a crucian carp trail can you catch trophy specimens.

The bite of crucian carp relative to the month of the year can differ dramatically, as follows:

in January, catching fish is futile, since it is still in hibernation and sticks to the deep parts of the reservoir;
there is no catch in February;
in March there is a slight activation of fish, but the bites are very weak;
in April the degree of fish activity is still very low;
in mid-May, the prey is in constant search of a feeding table, bites are frequent;
a favorable period for fishing begins in June;
in July, bites are frequent and stable;
in August, fish activity decreases noticeably;
in September, catching is possible only in warm weather;
in October, the fished object goes to depth, bites are quite rare;
in November the fish sinks into the mud, the bite is completely absent;
There is no bite in December.

When water temperatures drop, fish move to shallow water. Low atmospheric pressure has a beneficial effect on crucian carp bites.

What is the best bait to use?

Crucian carp is an omnivorous fish, so it can be hunted with any bait. They mainly use bottom rods for crucian carp fishing, or use feeders. But the most common method of fishing for crucian carp is to catch this fish using a regular float rod. But if you go fishing for crucian carp in the fall in October, a float rod will not be as effective compared to other gear

Fish can be caught using any type of bait, both plant and animal. The dung worm is very popular with this fish. Most anglers prefer to fish with it. In addition to this bait, maggots are a favorite food for crucian carp. This bait is used by fishermen almost all year round.

Crucian carp are quite actively caught using bait such as bloodworms. Experienced fishermen specially collect this crucian carp delicacy, then dry it in huge quantities.

All kinds of porridges are used as top dressing - pea, oatmeal, pearl barley and others. To increase your catch, you can use a variety of flavorings, of which there have been plenty of them recently.

Methods for catching crucian carp using float tackle

Proper bait and feeding of fish

Among the catchable baits of plant origin are:

dough made from pea, wheat, corn, semolina;
steamed barley grains;
pasta;
black, white bread;
potato;
pancakes.

The most popular baits of animal origin include:

muckworm;
bloodworm;
maggot;
sandwiches made from bloodworms and maggots, worms and maggots, etc.

To attract large fish, use combined bait options; small fish are not able to eat such bait.

The bait is prepared either independently, which is more profitable both financially and in terms of production, or it is purchased at specialized points in ready-made form. The advantage of store-bought mixtures is their balance and the saving of time for its preparation: simply combine it with water from a specific reservoir - and the attractive mass is ready.

It is good to feed fish a few days before the planned fishing. If this is not possible, then you must adhere to the following feeding technique:

If crucian carp is the owner of a particular reservoir, then the bait mixture should be made from small fractions. The resulting cloudy cloud will be able to attract prey from all corners of the water area.
If the reservoir is inhabited by roach, bleak, and silver bream, then the best option would be to use mixtures of whole grains of corn, pearl barley, and peas. Here it is recommended to use molehill soil combined with breadcrumbs. The disintegration of bait balls should occur exclusively at the bottom of the reservoir.

How to hook and land crucian carp?

It is better to hook the fish sharply and firmly, so that the hook is of high quality and the prey cannot get off the hook. As soon as the hook has been made, it is necessary to begin the process of landing the fish ashore.

In order to prevent the fishing object from swallowing air and to nullify possible strong resistance, fishing should be carried out continuously. In the event of a serious confrontation, you need to let go and then tighten the line. The fight can drag on if the opponent in the water turns out to be of trophy size.

Recommendations regarding catching crucian carp from a boat:

The approach to the fishing point must be made from the clean side of the bottom, while observing the rules of camouflage (do not make noise, do not hit the water too hard, etc.).
When fishing using an inflatable craft, try to avoid snags.
In hot weather, the air in the boat cylinders must be released a little.
The bow of the vessel should be positioned against the wind.

Fishing for crucian carp in summer: what does it bite on and how to catch it with a fishing rod?

In fishing magazines and newspapers, you can most often read articles about what is best for catching bream, carp and grass carp.

But they rarely talk about the gastronomic preferences of fish like crucian carp.

But crucian carp, despite its ubiquity and abundance, is one of the most finicky fish, which is quite difficult to catch.

In this article, I decided to talk in detail about what crucian carp bites on and how you can lure it to the right place.

When is it caught?

The fish in question can be caught with a fishing rod or donk at any time of the year, however, fishing for crucian carp is most successful in the summer.

In latitudes with a warm climate, crucian carp begins to actively feed by the end of May, or even in the middle of the last spring month.

In the middle zone, the crucian bite begins in June, and in colder regions, this fish begins to actively feed only in early July.

It is believed that fish can be caught in the zhor "nashara" because they are hungry and indiscriminately rush to any bait and bait. This is a misconception, especially when it comes to catching crucian carp with a float rod or feeder.

This is difficult fishing that requires constant experimentation. A bait that works so well today may be completely useless on your next fishing trip. What are the days...

Crucian carp bites variably even during the day: in the morning the fish only took on plant baits, and in the evening the crucian carp does not dare to bite if the bait does not move.

And this is the reality of fishing in June, July and August - the months of the highest activity.

The main thing is to attract

To make catching crucian carp productive in the summer, you need to use bait. Typical sites for crucian carp are heavily overgrown and snagged areas of reservoirs.

Fishing in the cramps and grass with a feeder and a float rod is simply unrealistic: the equipment will constantly cling to something, and you will have to break it off.

There is little pleasure in such fishing. Crucian carp is caught in clean areas, in the immediate vicinity of its stopping place.

And in order to lure the fish to a place where you can then catch it, you need bait.

Bait for catching crucian carp can be either purchased or homemade. The advantage of ready-made baits is that you don’t need to waste time making them.

Preparing the mixture yourself requires some time, but you can save a lot. Another strong argument in favor of homemade mixtures is the ability to choose the ingredients and proportions yourself.

Although store-bought baits are universal, and for the most part work well. But to increase their effectiveness, they often have to add additional ingredients.

Groundbait fraction

Crucian carp is a small fish that gets full very quickly. Therefore, very often anglers go overboard with the amount of bait and overfeed the fish.

A well-fed crucian carp does not react at all to treats, no matter how tasty and attractive the bait on the hook is.

Fishing goes down the drain, fishing becomes boring and uninteresting.

Therefore, purchased bait and homemade mixtures should not contain coarse, high-calorie components.

The fine fraction will allow you to keep the crucian carp in the right place for a long time. Unfortunately, many ready-made baits designed specifically for catching crucian carp do not meet the criteria.

The solution is to use bait for silver bream and roach. Mixtures intended for attaching these fish have a finer fraction.

Smell

The complementary food must be aromatic, otherwise the crucian carp simply will not find it. Over the years, anglers have discovered that crucian carp like smells:

anise,
hemp,
vanilla,
cocoa,
garlic,
honey

Natural ingredients or their artificial extracts can be used as flavoring agents. In my opinion, it is better to use natural flavors. And if you really want to experience modern fishing “chemistry” in practice, I advise you to spend money on an attractant.

Attractants, or bite activators, are special substances that contain components that awaken appetite and aggression in fish on an instinctive level. The most powerful of them are pheromones.

At the moment, not all attractants contain pheromones. Therefore, when choosing, you need to be very careful. If we talk about any specific products, I advise you to pay attention to the FishHungry attractant.

It contains pheromones, and they really work. This is noticeable during periods of low fish activity.

Bait containing FishHungry attracts fish much faster.

It has also been noticed that the bites are becoming more greedy.

This has a positive effect on their implementation. FishHungry bait is sold in portioned bags. One sachet is enough for 1-2 kg of dry mixture, i.e. for one batch.

The attractant can be added when the bait is being prepared, or just before fishing. Try fishing with FishHungry – you won’t be disappointed!

Additional components

In most cases, the basic composition of the bait is enough to lure crucian carp. But sometimes standard bait doesn't work.

Nozzles

When fishing for crucian carp using a float rod and feeder, bait is just as important as good groundbait. As already written above, the hero of this article is very picky, and his taste preferences can change many times over the course of a month, a week, or even a day.

It is possible to determine in advance what crucian carp will bite best only if you have extensive experience in fishing in a particular body of water. If you go fishing to a new place, you need to take several types of baits with you.

The more varied your bait, the better! The best animal baits are:

>bloodworm
muckworm,
small crawls,
kazara
leech,
maggot.

Of the plant baits that have proven themselves well:

pearl barley;
semolina chatter;
pea dough;
bread crumb;
corn.

IMPORTANT! When fishing with a float rod and feeder, sometimes you can achieve good results by using combined sandwich baits, hooking bait of plant and animal origin at the same time.

The hero of our article bites very well on this bait!

Nozzles from under the feet

Very often, fishermen find themselves in situations where crucian carp do not bite on any baits they brought with them.

This is especially typical for heavily pressed reservoirs, where amateur and sport fishing with a float rod is constantly taking place.

In this case, you can use a trick.

Using a long stick or a pre-prepared cat, take a bunch of algae to the shore, find some larvae there, and use them as bait.

This might work. Perhaps the crucian carp is too cunning and does not catch worms, pearl barley and corn. But he definitely won’t give up his usual food, and fishing will take place.

What else should you pay attention to?

It's not just what you put on the hook that matters, but how you put it on the hook. The bait should completely hide the sting, and, if possible, all other “metal”. The crucian carp bites impressively.

He spends a very long time trying the object that interests him, checking its edibility.

If the fish feels metal, the bait will immediately be spit out of its mouth.

Therefore, put on the attachments very carefully.

OK it's all over Now. He shared everything you need to know about baits and groundbait, and even revealed some fishing secrets. I hope that my advice will be very useful to you, and your fishing will reach a new level, and you will begin to catch more and more often. No tail, no scales!

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