This fish owes its name to a large and big-faced head. Among fishing enthusiasts, it is generally accepted that this underwater inhabitant is not always easy to catch.
general information
It is difficult to call a chub a predatory fish in the full sense, such as a pike or asp. It is referred to as the so-called intermediate species, since it preys on fry only when necessary. Being omnivorous, it feeds on both animal and plant foods.
There is a chub in rivers with a fast-flowing stream of water, where there are many rapids and rifts. At the same time, the fish do not like a calm pond. The habitats of chubs on the territory of our country are medium and small rivers with constantly flowing water and a solid sandy or clay-rocky bottom.
Where to catch a chub?
Some fishermen advise starting the search for the most promising places for fishing with “tapping” the soil under water in order to study the terrain for the detection of edges and dumps. The main part of daylight hours the chub is in places where the depth is not more than three meters. Often it can be found in the immediate vicinity of large snags or blockages from sunken branches. Such sites are a shelter for both small fish and predators ready to feast on it. Over time, such driftwood overgrows abundantly with algae, which chubs eat with great pleasure.
In general, this fish has a special predilection for underwater green braids, so a fisherman who finds a place where they "stream" along the stream can be sure to look for prey somewhere nearby. Catching a chub in the autumn on the river can bring an indescribable pleasure to the fisherman. This representative of the underwater fauna is found everywhere in the European part of our country. With proper skill, the option to pull out a trophy weighing four kilograms is large enough.
Features of catching a chub in the fall
In the spring months, this fish is extremely active, and in the summer it can hardly be called passive. The chub lives at rifts with trees that descend to the surface of the water, at the junction of currents, as well as between quiet and fast water. In autumn, insects become smaller, so this fish goes to great depths. Here she remains active for some time. And if in summer or spring, prey approaches the shore for feeding, then chub fishing in the autumn should be more focused on remote areas, so anglers must always take into account the seasonal behavior of the fish when preparing.
The easiest way to catch a chub in late autumn in small rivers. In this case, with almost any tackle, you can throw the bait in the middle of the reservoir or even to the opposite shore. True, catching a chub in the fall with a fishing rod on small rivers will not please fishermen with worthy trophies. Most often, specimens weighing up to 500 g are found in such places. In autumn, in such large rivers as the Volga, Don, Oka, etc., it is quite difficult to find a maple, which is also called a chub.
Donkey fishing
Catching a chub in the fall suggests several options. Each of them will be successful with a competent approach. The most popular is catching a chub in the fall on the Donka. Traditional fishing rods are still widely used.
The easiest and most affordable tackle is a donka supply. It is a short rod, reel, monofilament (0.3-0.45 mm), a heavy sinker of a flat shape. Hooks should be large - No. 4-8. After casting, the line should be tied to a peg driven into the shore. A familiar bell may become a bite signaling device.
Equipment
Catching a chub in the fall with a more advanced tackle - a donkey with a reel - will bring a lot of pleasure and end with a good catch. In this case, you will need to take a rigid rod, an inertial or inertialess reel, the main fishing line 0.3-0.4 mm thick and a monofilament leash. During fishing, the rod should be installed on a stand, and the bite indicator should be fixed to the tip of the pole. If the bottom with the coil is equipped with a feeder, then the design will be as catchy as possible. Depending on the type of bait, you can choose a closed or open model: for example, for a mushy bait, you need an swing structure, and for maggots or bloodworms, closed modifications.
Secrets of fishing on the feeder
This is the most perfect bottom gear. Thanks to the flexibility and sensitivity of the tip of the rod, the angler can see any touch of prey on the bait. And having at hand several interchangeable tips in the configuration, he will be able to fish at different depths and at any current strength.
Catching a chub in the fall on a feeder requires certain knowledge. And first of all, they relate to the choice of fishing rod, which is carried out according to the following criteria. First you need to decide on the place of fishing. Catching a chub in autumn on small rivers requires the use of a short light rod with a test load of up to 40 g. With this tackle, the angler can easily cast accurately with a sinker or small feeder.
When fishing on medium rivers, a shaft up to 3.6 m long and a dough up to 80 g is more suitable. With such a feeder, it is easier to make long-distance casting of a moderate weight feeder. To catch a chub on a wide river, a fisherman will need a stick from 3.6 to 3.9 m with a maximum strength of 120 g.
Catching a chub in the fall on a spinning rod
This option is considered quite effective and catchy. In the autumn period, the diet of prey changes, which leads to a change in habitat. It is best to catch a chub in September for light spinning, which is up to three meters long and equipped with an inertia-free reel and a friction brake. The fisherman is dealing with a sufficiently strong and brisk fish, so even when fishing small prey, he will feel strong resistance. Catching a chub in the fall for spinning mainly involves the use of turntables and wobblers of small sizes. The basis, as a rule, is a monofilament fishing line or a thin cord. With the onset of October, the chub, hiding in the bottom depressions, often comes to places where tree branches and bushes hang over the water. The peak of activity at this time falls at noon.
Recommended bait for autumn chub fishing
Despite the fact that this fish belongs to a peaceful intermediate species, its large individuals in the autumn do not disdain animal feed. Frogs, fry, leeches, snails and even bivalves can become victims of the chub. In each particular reservoir, this fish has its own preferences. For example, in the southern regions, many people catch a chub in the fall on grape snails. In some rivers, it pecks well at lamprey larvae.
In order for fishing to be catchy, it is necessary to find out the features of the chub diet in a given area in order to prepare a “tasty” bait for it. At the same time, do not ignore plant tips. Steamed peas or canned corn are perfect for fishing for captured specimens. In some regions, the chub likes pearl barley, boiled wheat, or slices of bread.