What to catch crucian carp in October: professional advice
It is one of the most popular fish among fishing enthusiasts. Due to its ubiquitous distribution, this representative of the ichthyofauna is well studied. But for catching crucian carp in October, good advice from professionals will be useful.
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Many anglers love to hunt crucian carp in the open water season. This fish is found in almost all waters of our country, surviving in winter under a thick ice shell with a minimum oxygen concentration. Both beginners and professionals with passion hunt crucian carp. Someone is content with small individuals the size of a palm, while someone wants to get a trophy specimen weighing more than 1 kg.
However, in October, both those and other fishing enthusiasts are faced with the problem of barking. Observations of professionals will help to understand the reasons for the low activity of crucian carp.
Distinctive features of autumn fishing
Many anglers know that crucian carp prefers warm water. In such an environment, the fish actively feeds and makes itself felt, rising to the surface and forming circles. But with a cold snap, a decrease in activity occurs, the crucian painfully adapts to the changed living conditions. And if in many regions of Russia it is still warm enough, then in October night frosts are already noted, which leads to cooling of the water. Therefore, fishing success will largely depend on the vagaries of the weather.
After the first cold matinees, it begins to prepare for wintering. The fish are still intensively feeding, gaining the necessary supply of fat, but gradually shifting towards serious water areas. For this reason, it is most often possible to find crucian carp in October at a depth of 3-5 m, where the most comfortable environment for it is observed.
Experienced anglers note that during this period the fish is looking for food for itself in places of mass concentration and does not wander around the entire reservoir. So it is enough to locate the prey's habitat and the hunt can be great.
Choosing a place and time for fishing in October
By mid-autumn, crucian carp almost completely occupies deep sections of the reservoir or adjacent territories. If you manage to get to such points, then you should complete a convenient tackle for casting and playing fish. When concentration of crucian carp in waters remote from land, use a swimming device.
Such areas of the reservoir as:
The angler should pay special attention to the daily routine of the crucian carp in each specific place. I have come across an interesting picture. On one small lake, crucian carp biting was observed during the lunchtime from 11:00 to 14:00. The rest of the time we had to catch small roach, ruff or perch.
But at the same moment, on a neighboring reservoir (5 minutes away by car), a slightly smaller crucian carp took better from morning to lunch, and then 1 hour before complete darkness. When I figured out this feature, my catch doubled. Accordingly, the pleasure of fishing in the autumn has become more complete.
Autumn tackle
Some crucians call the month of farewell to the float rod. This is due to the fact that the usual tackle is less and less suitable for fishing from the shore. She can only fish successfully from a boat. However, fans of the float shouldn't despair. Today there are many variations of the classic model that allow you to fish offshore.
The match gear is the closest tackle to the traditional float gear. But only at first glance it will seem to novice anglers that this is an ordinary model. A careful examination reveals that:
- the match rod is lighter and longer-range;
- the spool is filled with line to the edges of the spool;
- the main line is used sinking and low-stretch;
- floats have foreign names (UFO, Dart, Tubertini, Waggler) and have a built-in loading;
- several weights are used for working weighting of the float.
The plug rod, despite its high cost, is increasingly found in the hands of not only athletes, but also amateurs. Thanks to the long rod (10-14 m), the tackle can reach the depressions and edges adjacent to the shore. And the special cushioning system allows you to use the thinnest lines of 0.08-0.12 mm and small hooks for fishing. This is extremely important for the clear October water.
In the fall, fans of bottom fishing rods are the winners. It is quite possible to fish with the help of such old proven tackle, such as:
- donka with a spring;
- pacifier;
- top rack.
Today the most popular modern donkey is the feeder. Thanks to the correctly assembled, it is possible to make jewelry in accuracy and ultra-long casts. The presence of a feeder allows you to feed a school of crucian carp with each throwing of the bait.
Overview of autumn baits and baits
Crucian carp is always an important and necessary business. But if in the summer and at the beginning of autumn you can safely offer fish different store formulations, home-made cereals and mixtures in unlimited quantities, then in October a strict dosage is required. With abundant feeding, there is a high risk of saturating the fish and missing the biting period. Experienced anglers have observed that the morning feeding option works best.
Specialized stores offer low-calorie feed mixes for crucian carp. They successfully attract fish in October. But they are also able to interest the crucian carp. An example is the following recipe. Small bloodworms are mixed with sand, moistened with water and formed into balls the size of a tennis ball. For feeding, it will be enough to send 6 pieces into the water.
On a fishing trip, you should take a few of the lures favorite by the crucian carp. Please note that in each body of water there may be some additional special addiction to the attachments.
Despite the well-established opinion that fishing for crucian carp in October is not very promising, it is necessary to try to refute this hypothesis. As strong arguments, the fisherman should have the right time, a thoroughly studied diet, well-equipped tackle and lovingly prepared bait.
With such a combination, to the envy of skeptics, you will return home with a full cage of solid crucians.
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