Fishing for crucian carp from a boat can be especially successful with the onset of summer, when large crucian carp approach the shore less and less often. Of all the variety of boats, the rubber version is considered the best.
Of course, there are boats made of wood, iron, and plastic - but they are all quite noisy, especially from the bottom. And since water has excellent sound conductivity, one can only guess what the roar will be like from, say, a jar with bait placed on the bottom - the impact will be comparable to hitting a piece of concrete with a sledgehammer. Naturally, in such a situation, the fish will try by all means to leave the fishing spot or bypass it by the tenth route.
The boat chosen is a double one. This condition should be met not at all because our hero is insidious and dangerous, which is difficult to cope with alone. No! The reason is purely pragmatic: for any angler, the second place in the boat is always filled with a variety of fishing accessories.
Pros and cons of fishing for crucian carp from a boat
The boat significantly expands the fisherman's capabilities. The main advantages of fishing from a boat:
- you can swim to the depths where large fish are found;
- any areas are accessible , including those that are impossible to get to along the shore due to its swampiness, dense bushes and other reasons;
- convenience of feeding : since the angler is located directly at the fishing point, you can easily throw bait into it with balls or in a feeder;
- Convenience of fishing : long casting is not required, the equipment is placed literally “at your feet”, so it is easy to both cast and reel in trophies, the likelihood of a hooked fish coming off is minimal.
But boat fishing also has a drawback . It is uncomfortable to stay on a boat for a long time . This problem is especially acute when using small rubber boats , in which you cannot even stand up. A few hours spent in such a craft can be a real test. If a spacious rubber boat with a hard bottom, metal or wood is used, this drawback is less pronounced.
If there is excitement on the pond, the boat will rock . This also makes fishing uncomfortable. In addition, constant rocking makes it difficult to track bites using the nod, rod tip or bell, which are used as a signaling device.
What time of year is best to fish from a boat?
You can catch crucian carp from a boat throughout the open water season . But in the spring, watercraft are rarely used. At this time, crucian carp rushes to shallow water warmed by the sun, so fishing from the shore .
In addition, spawning bans . Their rules are set separately for each region. During a certain period, access to the reservoir by boat may be completely prohibited; another option is a ban on the use of a motor.
In summer, crucian carp bite both in the coastal zone and at depth. At the same time, large specimens stay far from the shore. Catching them from boats brings excellent results. In addition, many reservoirs are heavily overgrown with grass. As a result, fishing from the shore often becomes inconvenient or impossible . Using a watercraft, it is very comfortable to catch crucian carp in windows among the grass or on the borders of thickets.
In autumn, crucian carp moves away from the shore into the depths. You can catch it in such conditions either with a feeder or a float rod with long casting, or from a boat.
Proper rigging of a float rod
The float rod is universal; it can be used for fishing in different bodies of water for many types of fish. It happens that one fisherman gets a good catch, while another is content with, at best, small fish. It's all about what equipment the fisherman chooses to catch crucian carp on a float. If you collect a thick fishing line and a huge hook, then of course there will be no sense in such fishing, so the main thing is to choose all the components correctly. Let's take a closer look at them.
Hook selection
The success of fishing directly depends on the hook you install. If we talk about catching crucian carp, then you need to know a few subtleties that can help you make your choice:
- The eye of the hook should be a straight ring.
- The forend is standard, with a sting bent inward, so that the crucian carp will not feel it when biting.
- Preferably black. Crucian carp more often falls on such hooks.
- The hook must be well sharpened.
- You also need to remember about the bait, it also affects the choice of hook. For example, for massive bait and catching large specimens of crucian carp, a large hook is needed.
Depending on the size of the crucian carp found in your pond and the hook you purchase, if the fish is small, then number five (by Russian standards) is taken; if large, then number seven is suitable.
Coil selection
Inertial and inertialess reels are suitable for a float fishing rod.
Inertia coils
- The drum is the simplest reel, suitable for fishing in weak currents. It is light in weight and designed for catching small or medium fish. It can be equipped with a fly fishing rod.
- A wire reel is more complex; in its mechanism, the spool rotates on bearings. It is good to use in the current: the bait is thrown, the line is unwound by the current, and the fisherman slowly reels it back.
Spinning reels
You can fish long distances from the shoreline or by boat. In this case, the fishing line is thrown off the stationary spool. It is convenient to equip match fishing rods with a spinning reel.
When fishing for crucian carp with a float, we recommend using a spinning reel.
Float selection
Floats for crucian carp
Let's consider three important parameters that determine the choice of float for fishing for crucian carp:
Color
The color scheme does not affect the progress of fishing in any way. For your convenience, you can choose the color that will allow the float to be more noticeable. Most often it is red.
Size
Small floats, the mass of which does not exceed five grams, work well in calm water with low current and shallow depth. It is preferable to catch crucian carp close to the coastal zone, no more than ten meters. Just such floats are ideal for a fly fishing rod. Otherwise, when fishing takes place far from the shore, at great depths with strong currents and gusts of wind, large floats are chosen.
Sensitivity
To catch crucian carp you need a very sensitive float, this factor depends on its tip. It should be as thin as possible. The elongated shape and low load capacity also have a positive effect on the sensitivity of the float.
Let's present the rating of the best store floats according to our version:
All floats shown below are Balsax products. They have the most sensitive floats when fishing for crucian carp.
- 1 place. Maggio – with one attachment point, can be used in sliding rigs. It has a retracted shape and a thin top.
- 2nd place. Perla is teardrop-shaped with a keel and an elongated antenna. Good for use in calm water.
- 3rd place. Siena – long keel, suitable for medium flow waters. The top is a little thick.
You can make a float yourself, and it’s no worse than those sold in stores. True, only professional fishermen can do this correctly. The advantages of many homemade products are that they are easy to perfectly adjust to all the parameters of your fishing rod and set the desired size and properties of the float yourself. It is made from polystyrene foam, wine corks, and straws.
Goose feather float
The goose feather fishing float is somewhat popular due to its great sensitivity, and it is also free. Making it is not at all difficult.
- You need to find a fresh feather;
- Pluck it, that is, remove all the plumage;
- Dry;
- Use a bright marker (red, orange) to color the upper part of the future float;
- Wrap 1 layer of black tape around the upper, bright part of the float, or paint it with a black marker (this will be our guideline limiter);
- Place a bead on the glue below into which the fishing line will be threaded;
- To prevent the marker from being erased when fishing for crucian carp, you should wrap the float with one layer of tape.
Instead of tape, you can use a thin layer of glue or varnish. The main thing is not to overdo it. In order for the feather to stay afloat and not sink, it must have as much hollow space as possible. For this you need a feather from a large goose.
Loading the float
For a normal shipment, 2-3 medium weight lead pellets are enough. But if you want to make the float as sensitive as possible, you should load it using 3-5 lead pellets or 2-3 heavier weights, as experts advise. This will allow the float to almost completely disappear under a layer of water, leaving only a small part of it on the surface. When biting there will be a very noticeable nod of the top of the float, you will feel it immediately.
You can decide for yourself how many pellets you need to load the float, as it will depend on the type of float you have. This is not at all difficult, taking into account the fact that on many modern floats its weight is written, and how much the load on a given float should weigh. The equipment below can be safely called a donka.
Line selection
When fishing for crucian carp with a float, it is best to use a monofilament fishing line of small diameter. Its choice directly depends on the size of the crucian carp being caught. In this case, there are several options:
- Crucian carp up to one hundred grams - select a fishing line of 0.1 mm, a leash in this case of 0.07 mm.
- Crucian carp from two hundred grams - the diameter of the fishing line is 0.12 mm, and the leader is 0.09 mm.
- Crucian carp is about a kilogram - a line of 0.14 mm, if there is a strong current, it is better to take 0.16 mm, a leash of 0.1 mm.
If the mass of crucian carp in a given reservoir is not known to you, then it is better to play it safe and prepare several fishing lines with different diameters. A high-quality fishing line must have the following qualities: be elastic, memoryless, hardly noticeable, durable, uniform.
Among the many manufacturers, fishermen most often prefer the following companies: Maver, Colmic, Milo, Mikado.
Mikado. Made: Germany Milo. Manufacturer: Japan
Colmic. Manufacturer: Japan
Slipknot
When fishing with a match fishing rod, the tackle is cast far from the shore, and the fisherman must adjust the casting range and accuracy. This is what a sliding float is used for. Its main advantage is that the float is installed on the equipment in a movable position. The fisherman himself decides in what range he will move, limiting the movement with a stopper.
Sliding knot diagram:
Some people use special devices (beads made of silicone or rubber) as a stopper, but the sliding knot is especially popular. It is quite simple to manufacture; the materials can be different - silicone, fishing line, thread. Unfortunately, the fishing line knot is hard to see and can move. Therefore, it is most practical to knit from a backing cord or regular woolen thread.
However, if the angler is a beginner, such a knot can be purchased at the store. It is sold on a tube, you just need to remove it and fix it on your fishing line.
Professionals can make a stopper right at the fishing spot from improvised materials. In this case, you should follow a couple of simple rules:
- The size of the knot depends on the diameter of the rings on the mast fishing rod; it should not get stuck when casting.
- The ends may stick out a little, so don't cut them off completely. If the knot is loose, it can be easily tightened.
Using tackle with two hooks
Professional fishermen are increasingly resorting to the method of using two hooks on one tackle. It helps you figure out which bait will work and increases the chances of a successful bite.
For a float fishing rod, there are four options for mounting paired hooks:
One leash is higher than the other:
- In a short time you can determine which bait is more in demand.
- Less chance of tangling the tackle when hooking.
Leashes at one level:
- Two hooks are placed in the bait at once.
- Very often the leashes are intertwined with each other.
The leads come after the sinker:
A fairly common tuning method, it is popular among fishermen.
- Provides high sensitivity.
- The large distance between the leashes prevents them from getting tangled.
- This design is not convenient to use in places with a lot of bite.
The leads go to the sinker:
- Ensures accurate casting even over long distances.
- Leashes can get tangled.
I would like to note that the use of two hooks makes the tackle weaker and the bite less noticeable. Therefore, the fisherman should be as careful and attentive as possible.
Crucian carp killer tackle
We couldn’t help but mention the “crucian carp killer” tackle, as it is very popular, even despite its unsportsmanlike nature. It is also used when fishing for crucian carp on a float. This tackle is a self-cutting (this is its trick) structure, consisting of: 1-3 spring feeders, 2-3 hooks, a swivel with a clasp, a sinker and stop beads.
Since the “crucian carp killer” tackle deserves special attention, we separately analyzed it extensively in another article, and described how to make it with your own hands. This tackle is very catchy, but we remind you that this tackle is not sporting. There is a similar gear for carp fishing, it is called “Carp Killer”. But about it in another article.
Mormyshka
Fishermen also often use a jig when catching crucian carp with a float. A jig is a hook surrounded by a shot, the outer part of which is covered with a shiny spray, which, in turn, attracts crucian carp.
It is worth using a jig for crucian carp weighing up to 5 grams. In reservoirs where small and medium-sized crucian carp are found, the weight of the jig should not exceed 1-3 grams. In terms of color, you should give preference to either black or bright orange and gold colors.
Types of jigs:
- Disk;
- Pellet;
- Drop;
- Ant;
- Oatmeal.
There is no universal answer to what type of jig to catch. But in your stock it is necessary to have as many types of jigs as possible, so that in the absence of a bite you can easily change to another.
Watch the process of equipping a float rod for crucian carp online:
Which boat should I use?
For fishing you can use :
- wooden boat;
- inflatable;
- metal.
The larger the boat, the more comfortable it is to fish from it. The most reliable are medium and large-sized metal boats. Such a watercraft, equipped with a motor , makes it possible to quickly move around a body of water, catching any interesting points. Fishing from a metal boat is convenient; wind and waves pose no threat to it. But not everyone can afford a spacious metal boat with a good engine.
Wooden boats are practically no longer made today, but some still have such watercraft, mainly those left over from ancient times.
The most popular are inflatable rubber flotation devices. Their advantages are low price and ease of transportation. Such a boat can be easily transported from pond to pond, storing it at home or in the garage.
But in terms of convenience, rubber boats are inferior to both metal and wooden ones. When choosing such a watercraft, you need to pay attention to the size and number of compartments. The larger the dimensions , the more comfortable it will be to fish from and the more people can fit in it. The presence of several compartments is the key to safe fishing. If one of them gets damaged, causing air to escape, the boat will not sink thanks to the remaining compartments.
Where to look for crucian carp?
You can fish from a boat both near the shore and in the depths. First of all, you should pay attention to such areas as:
- thickets of grass, points on the border of these thickets and windows among the vegetation;
- snags;
- edges and pits.
An echo sounder will help you find crucian carp in a pond . Such devices are not too expensive, but they can provide invaluable assistance. Using an echo sounder, you can quickly find promising points with sharp changes in depth, where the likelihood of getting a good catch is maximum. A GPS navigator will also be very useful - in the memory of this device you can record the coordinates of all interesting places where crucian carp feed and are well caught. It is enough to purchase an echo sounder with a built-in navigator so that you can always count on successful fishing.
Fishing with a fly rod
Such a fishing rod for crucian carp allows you to easily fish the coastal zone, easily cast very accurately into windows among the vegetation, and catch among the grass. You can very freely play along with the bait under the float - sometimes this brings stunning results. The length of the fly rod for crucian carp is at least 4, but not more than 6 meters, it all depends on the reservoir and specific conditions. The rod test is not too important, but it is advisable to take a rod that is not too stiff.
The fishing line used is from 0.1 to 0.15 mm; it makes sense to use a thicker one when the hook often clings to sedge, reeds, and cattails. The leash is not always placed. Firstly, the thickness of the fishing line itself is already quite small, and secondly, when it gets caught, you can almost always release the hook, and if it is blind, then when it breaks, almost always only the hook itself comes off. Those who like to use this component of gear usually choose the minimum thickness, about 0.08 mm. The mass of crucian carp is usually no more than a kilogram; with proper skill, you can pull out even such a fish. Again, for large crucian carp it is better not to use a leash at all.
The float is selected according to the fishing conditions: the lightest possible. The most universal for crucian carp will be the reverse droplet. Usually they choose one that is tightly attached at two points, which makes it possible to play along with the nozzle. The product, which is attached at one point, is caught only among very strong grass.
If, when pulling out, grass or a branch gets between the antenna and the fishing line, the tackle will often get stuck, and it is very easy to lose both the fish and the float in this case. A float attached at one point is attached at one point will not behave this way. The sliding option for crucian carp with such a fishing rod is used in the only case - when they are thrown into a tiny window among the reeds, water lilies, where the fish were fed. So, if it is closer to the sinker, everything will fall exactly on target.
Taking into account that the fishing will be carried out in a weak current or in still water, you need to load the float as much as possible - without a reserve of buoyancy, right under the antenna. Most often, the crucian carp rises, so you can use a bream float with a “bulb” on the antenna, but this is not a very universal option. Fishing in “strong” places forces you to make a concentrated load at one point, which will be less tangled and push the tackle through the blades of grass.
The graze is not always used, as it can simply get stuck in silt or get stuck in bottom vegetation, creating additional resistance when biting and hooking.
Usually they use the simplest installation of a float-sinker-hook; it is simple, quick to equip, without swivels and leashes. An equipment option - a sinker lying on the bottom and a diverting leash above it is used when the bottom is overgrown. But this is no longer float fishing, but rather bottom fishing, in which a float alarm is used.
The hook for fishing is a “carp” type with a small “claw” at the tip of the sting. Its size should be at least 5 mm wide from the tip to the fore-end; the mouth of the crucian carp is quite fleshy and a small hook will not hook it. The type of hook usually corresponds to the type of bait - for a worm with a long shank, for bread, dough, grains, semolina, bloodworms - with a short shank.
Sometimes a small jig is used instead of a hook. At the same time, the load on the float will also change, as will the type of bite. This is usually done by playing along with the tackle a little, lightly tugging with the rod and knocking the jig on the bottom.
Here the fly rod again appears in all its glory - you can cast it very accurately, measuring the depth, using a jig to find a small hole or other characteristic point on the bottom.
For fishing, it is better to have two fly rods with you, which differ slightly in length, and for each - a set of equipment with already loaded floats on the reels, no less than two or three in number.
It is unknown what the bite will be like, whether there will be wind, or whether you will have to use a thicker or thinner line. You can also take out both fishing rods at once and fish with two at once, using different attachments and placing them on stands. There is no point in using more than three fishing rods.
How to position the boat?
It is best to equip the boat with two anchors . One of them should be located at the bow, the other at the stern. By lowering both anchors into the water, you can securely fix the boat . As a result, it will not be dragged from side to side, it will be convenient to catch, and it will be possible to throw the gear to the same baited point over and over again.
On a river, a boat can be positioned either downstream or across it . In the first case, you can do this:
- cast bow anchor;
- swim 10-20 m in the direction of the water flow;
- cast the stern anchor so that it is located several meters downstream of the boat.
When positioned across the current , it is also better not to place anchors directly under the bow and stern. The watercraft will be most stable if both of them are 10-15 meters from the boat.
Tackle for catching crucian carp from a boat
The best tackle for catching crucian carp from a boat is an onboard fishing rod . It consists of a fishing rod up to 1.5 m long and a reel. You shouldn't use short fishing rods - in this case, use them. If the rod is of sufficient length, after casting the rig, you can simply place it in the boat and wait for bites.
It is better to use several gears at the same time , in which case the chances of a good catch increase.
There are different options for equipping such gear. A guard is usually used as a bite alarm . At the end of the fishing line you can place a jig or jig and a hook attached below it on a separate leash . The attachment must be put on both the hook and the jig.
When fishing in windy weather , when the waves are constantly rocking the boat, it is not very convenient to track bites using the guard. In this case, the best option may be a float tackle with sliding equipment , created on the basis of the same onboard fishing rod.
On the main line you need to place:
- a stopper that can be moved up and down and easily fits through the guide rings;
- sliding float;
- one or more weights;
- leash with hook.
Good results can be achieved by catching crucian carp from a boat using a jig with a game . For such fishing, you can use ordinary winter gear, but this is not entirely convenient. As a rule, they do not exceed 30 cm in length, which means that when fishing with them you will have to stretch your hand overboard. You can make your own convenient fishing rod for catching crucian carp with a jig from a boat by attaching a handle to a fiberglass or graphite whip of suitable length.
Rod selection criteria
Previously, everyone fished with fly rods with a rigid attachment of the equipment at the tip of the rod, but today long-range Bolognese tackle has become popular, allowing it to reach promising points remote from the shore.
The first one also has its advantages, especially since it has now been significantly improved, but still the lapdog is preferable. This is still the same telescopic fishing rod that is familiar to most fishermen, only equipped with guide rings (one for each knee) and a reel for collecting the required supply of fishing line. In specialized fishing stores you can see many different variations of Bolognese fishing rods, differing in cost and performance characteristics. It is important to choose from them the one that is best suited for catching crucian carp with float tackle. What should you pay attention to before giving money to the seller?
Length
Some beginning crucian fishermen make the mistake of following the unspoken rule: the longer, the better. For example, catching undersized crucian carp in a small pond with a heavy 6-meter stick will be at least inconvenient. These can be pulled out of the water with a shorter tackle, for example 3 meters long, and with one hand. To choose the right fishing rod, you need to take into account the conditions on the reservoir and the size of the object being fished.
A 5-meter float fishing rod is considered universal. You can take a meter and a half longer if you plan to fish in a large reservoir and catch large specimens.
Trophy fishing does not require frequent casting, so it makes sense to use a more powerful tool.
Groundbaits and baits
As for baits and attachments for catching crucian carp from a boat, there are no special tricks here.
For complementary feeding, it is better to use multi-component mixtures . In fishing stores you can buy ready-made baits for catching crucian carp. Another option is to make them yourself. The main components of homemade mixtures are usually used :
- boiled or steamed cereals;
- breadcrumbs;
- ground roasted sunflower seeds or cake.
an animal component to purchased and homemade bait for crucian carp - bloodworms, maggots, chopped worms, dry daphnia (food for aquarium fish), chopped shrimp.
Natural baits for catching crucian carp from a boat can be used :
- bloodworm;
- maggot;
- worm;
- dough;
- talker;
- boiled or steamed grains (peas, pearl barley, barley);
- pasta;
- canned corn;
- boilies.
Reference! When fishing with a jig, you can use it without animal or plant bait. But adding a tasty bait to the hook will increase the chances of success.
Bait for crucian carp: comparison and recipes.
The best float tackle for crucian carp
Based on the foregoing, we can draw the following conclusion: the best tackle for crucian carp fishing will be a set consisting of:
light 5-mm Bolognese rod;- small-sized and lightweight spinning reel;
- monofilament 0.18 or 0.2 mm;
- a leash of slightly smaller diameter;
- long float;
- a weight that submerges the float by 2/3;
- a sharp hook, selected according to the size of the bait and fish.
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Fishing technique
Upon arrival at the site, you need to throw the bait into the water with balls or using a feeder. After this, you can unwind and adjust the gear while the fish approaches. When fishing with an onboard fishing rod with a nod or a float, it is enough to throw the equipment into the water, install the equipment, resting it on the side of the boat, and wait for bites.
Important! If several tackles are used at the same time, after a successful hooking you need to immediately reel in the remaining fishing rods. In this case, their equipment will not interfere with fishing.
A trophy that sits on a hook can either be pumped out using a fishing rod or pulled out by holding the fishing line with your hands . The first method can be used if you use a fishing rod with a length of 1 meter. Another option is to pull out the fish by reeling in the line with a reel. It is suitable if the trophy size is small .
A small crucian carp raised to the surface can be pulled into a boat by lifting it on a fishing line. there is a trophy specimen on the hook , it must be taken by hand or with a landing net. When climbing towards the boat, the crucian carp may try to escape by hiding under its bottom. In this case, you need to quickly lower the tip of the rod or the hand that holds the fishing line.
, violent resistance when fishing is not typical for crucian carp, so lifting it from the water into the boat is usually not difficult. The exception is trophy-sized specimens, which usually require some tinkering. But due to the fact that long casts are not required when fishing from a boat, and the length of the fishing line that needs to be reeled out is minimal, even retrieving them is usually quite easy .
What kind of gear and equipment should there be?
It is very important that the rod for catching crucian carp in places with vegetation is long enough if you are going to fish from the shore, and if you are going to fish from a boat, then it is compact and convenient. The most commonly used are telescopic, Bolognese and fly rods, the length of which is chosen taking into account the distance required to cast the fishing rod. Moreover, its tip should be very strong to make it more convenient to land fish.
Experienced fishermen take several fishing rods at once. The most optimal set is considered to be two 6-meter rods for casting over long distances and one 4-meter rod for short distances.
Important! Sometimes well-fed areas need to be allowed to “rest” for a couple of days for the bites to resume.
The diameter of the fishing line should be at least 0.18 mm, or even better - 0.25 mm, to be sure that it will not break when caught on aquatic plants. For a leash, you can take fishing line from 0.14 mm. It is desirable that the equipment does not differ from the main colors of the bottom and plants in the water, and does not arouse suspicion among the fish.
The float is chosen weighing 2 g or 2.5 g if the weather is windy. The main requirement for it is high sensitivity, which is associated with variable activity and the strength of bites. As for the size of the hook, it is selected depending on the size of the fish that is found in a given reservoir. When fishing from a boat, it is advisable to replace the hook with a jig, purchased at a fishing store or made independently.
Here you can get acquainted with the description, characteristics and fishing of silver crucian carp.
A float rod is often chosen when you need to fish from the shore. If it is possible to use a boat, it is better to use bottom gear. The second option usually involves using a feeder rod with a conical-shaped feeder that does not cling to plants when casting. This tackle is quite compact, its rod length is no more than 2.5 m. It is equipped with a spinning reel for maximum maneuverability when fishing.
