How to Catch Roach in Summer?
In summer, it is necessary to take into account the factor of the spring spawning period, after which it actively feeds. Large specimens of fish of this species usually gather in small schools, and biting activity begins at dawn with very careful bites.
Most often, the roach takes 10-15 cm (sometimes up to half a meter) from the bottom, since it feeds at this depth. When fishing from the shore, it is better to use a light rod, 4 to 6 meters long.
The fishing line is selected with a diameter of 0.10 to 0.15 mm, with a thin leash. The optimal hook sizes are No. 13 (hereinafter according to the international classification) for worms and No. 17 for bloodworms.
The most effective way to catch roach on lakes at this time is to fish with a float rod.
Fishing with a jig with a side nod has also proven successful. Thanks to the conical shape of the nod, we have the opportunity to select jigs of different weights, which has a beneficial effect on its smooth, even play. At the same time, by changing the length of the nod, we change the quality of the bait's performance.
We will give preference to bloodworms as bait (the more active the bite, the greater the amount of bait should be).
The so-called “sandwich” consisting of bloodworms and maggots has proven itself well as a bait.
Maggot can also be used separately. Goose or cuttlefish can be used as bait in summer. After heavy rains, the roach actively takes on an ordinary dung worm or a piece of earthworm.
When using bait, it should be taken into account that roaches are more active in the bait, the basis of which consists of live bait.
Catching Roach in Summer with Oleg Kvitsinia (Video)
Groundbait and flavors
Many fishermen who do not have free time prefer to purchase bait for roach in fishing stores, but if you don’t mind free time to prepare for fishing, it is better to prepare the composition yourself, since such a solution will not be as expensive as buying a ready-made product , and you can completely control the entire process.
The main rule of preparation is to use crushed ingredients.
When purchasing a ready-made bait mixture, you need to make sure that the ingredients are light in color and the fractions are small in size, since it is important that when they get into the water they form a cloudy cloud, which will certainly arouse interest among the abodes of the aquatic world and, thus, the fisherman can count on a rich result.
The composition of a universal homemade bait for roaches should include the following ingredients:
- Millet.
- Yachka.
- Pea flour.
- Semolina.
To attract the attention of large aquatic inhabitants, you can add:
- Sweet corn.
- Green pea.
- Barley.
- Maggot.
- Chopped worms.
For effectiveness, it is recommended to mix the prepared bait with clay and form balls from the resulting mixture, which will then need to be precisely thrown into one place. To achieve the best results, you need to add flavorings to the groundbait mass.
So, roach is a fish that can be called a real sweet tooth. So, as a flavoring agent for roach you can use:
- Vanilla.
- Coriander.
- Anise.
- Chocolate.
- Almond.
- Caramel.
Hemp in the form of a flavoring will also provide an effective result.
How to Catch Roach in Autumn?
In autumn, fishing with a fly rod is considered the most successful. On lakes and stagnant reservoirs, roaches, due to their relatively sedentary lifestyle, should be looked for in their camp sites in the summer. Only, unlike summer equipment, our tackle and bait will undergo minor changes.
The gear when fishing for roach in the fall is sensitive, which will allow us to successfully outwit cautious fish. You will need a rod made of the lightest material, 1-3 meters longer than what we use in the summer. The so-called “bleak” fishing rod is best suited.
The fishing line should be chosen with a small diameter of up to 0.15 mm, a float with a carrying capacity of up to 0.6 g, with an appropriate sinker and hooks No. 20–22. Mostly in the fall they use bait such as bloodworms, maggots and caddis flies.
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3 ways to improve your fish bite!
Over 15 years of active fishing, I have found many ways to improve the bite, and here are the most effective:
1. Bite activator . This pheromone additive attracts fish most strongly in cold and warm water. The Fish Hungry bite activator has proven itself to be excellent - Read more…
2. Tackle with increased sensitivity . You should first familiarize yourself with the features of using a particular type.
3. Pheromone baits . They attract the attention of fish, stimulate hunger and cause a schooling reflex, which allows you to collect a lot of fish in one place.
You can get the rest of the secrets of successful fishing for free by reading my other materials on the site.
Larger specimens happily bite on pearl barley, corn and bread. The caddisfly also acts as an ideal bait during this period.
Catching Roach in Late Autumn with a Float (Video)
Finding a fishing spot in late autumn
On cold autumn days, many species of white fish that live in rivers and lakes stop biting. The exception is the roach, which delights with its bite until the freeze-up.
In late autumn, the roach is puzzled by the search for deep river holes - places for the upcoming wintering, which can be identified in the summer. Experienced fishermen on large rivers have no problems finding such places. At the same time, it will be useful for beginners to know that not every hole is of interest to roach. In late autumn, roach sticks to areas with a quiet current and a depth of one meter. By the way, in summer roach can be caught well even at a depth of 0.5 meters.
According to experienced fishermen, you need to start with holes located immediately behind the rifts. No less promising are holes that have sand spits or shallows. Solid catches are possible in bays with flooded snags and trees hanging over the water surface. Often a large number of roaches are observed at the places where the rivers that feed it flow into the main channel.
How to Catch Roach in Winter?
During the winter period of fasting, roaches become less cautious. You can catch roach with great success at the end of February and on the last ice, as at this time they gather in schools and become more active.
When fishing for roach in winter, an ordinary winter fishing rod with a nod is used. It is preferable to opt for a fishing rod with blind equipment, which is more sensitive. This will make it much more convenient to hook and fish out small roaches from the hole.
Sometimes you can use a float rod. It is better to take a fishing line with a diameter no thicker than 0.08 mm. It is preferable to choose small jigs, from 2.0 to 3.0 mm, with a hook No. 20-22.
Roaches bite on various types of jigs, however, depending on the reservoir, with varying success. I recommend fishing with such types of jigs as “ devil ” and “ goat ”.
In winter, roach ceases to be picky. It is preferable to attach bloodworms or maggots to the jig as bait. You can successfully try to plant artificial bloodworms, of which there are plenty in stores.
When fishing with bait, you should gently lower it to the bottom and wait a couple of minutes, then raise it again, and do this until the fish bites.
Catching Roach in Winter at Depths of 4 - 7 Meters (Video)
Nozzle
For catching roach in the fall, the most effective baits of animal origin are small dung worms, bloodworms, maggots, amphipods, shell meat, etc. Another good bait for autumn roach is pupated maggot larvae. Place them on the hook one or two at a time. When catching autumn roach with a float rod, you should take into account an important factor - this fish is best attracted by moving bait. Therefore, in order to get the best result, the fisherman needs to make smooth twitches, pulls, lifts of the leash with the nozzle, etc. with the fishing rod.
Catching Roach in Spring: Features
The main difference in the behavior of roach in spring from other seasons is spawning. Immediately after the ice drift, fishermen begin fishing for roach in open water, which intensifies every day, starting from the deepest places in the reservoir. During this period, you can fish on a feeder with the most sensitive equipment.
The real feeding of the roach begins when the water warms up to about 6-8 degrees. At the same time, it actively moves through the thickets in search of food.
At this time, it is also necessary to take into account the subtleties of feeding. Complementary feeding, contrary to general misconceptions, has a positive effect on the intensity of the bite in the spring, but its effect can be significantly lower.
In the spring, a correctly chosen fishing area, usually not far from the shore in a sun-warmed area, can bring a good catch. In spring, tackle with a float is the most popular.
The best bait at the beginning of the flood for roaches, especially large ones, is a dung or red Californian worm.
