To catch a large carp, one spinning or fishing rod will not be enough. You can choose a variety of gear for carp, in addition, you can even make them yourself. It is important to remember that a large catch depends not only on equipment, but also on the degree of preparation for the fishing process itself.
Feeder gear
Catching carp with feeders is not an easy process, and you should be prepared for difficulties in advance. True, the result will be more effective. However, for this you need, firstly, to think over the type of rod. Feeder gear for carp involves the use of fishing rods up to 3.9 m long with bait weight - dough - up to 90 grams. Secondly, carp should be caught on a feeder after spawning. There are several rules for this process:
- You need to find a place with a flat bottom without drops in depth - this is where the fish most likely nests.
- The process of catching carp on a feeder is long, so you should be patient. You need to constantly monitor the rod.
- Carp pecks confidently and strongly.
- Throw fishing line as far as possible.
What carp gear will you need?
If you decide to fish in this way, you will need first of all a long rod (up to 4 m). Coils must be with rear clutch (spool size 3000). Choose a fishing line with a thickness of 0.25-0.28 mm, and a hook - with a size of 8-6. Let's not forget about complementary foods: there should be a lot of it, since carp is one of the fish gourmets. The best top dressing is breadcrumbs, cookies, corn with small grains, roasted ground seeds or ground roasted peanuts. Carp loves a variety of fruit flavors. If you fish near the shore, then you need to feed a small portion of the day. The main thing is to feed a lot and well, carp loves it!
Carp feeder gears are a worthy alternative to expensive fishing rods. In addition, the fishing process itself will be more convenient and universal, and even an inexperienced fisherman can get carp.
Or a float?
Many people prefer to fish in the usual way - on a float, however, for each fish, in this case, a certain approach is required. A fishing rod is good for ponds and lakes, where the layer of silt is thick. At the same time, the carp fishing gear should be selected correctly:
- The best float systems are flywheel, match rod or plug. To catch individuals weighing up to 2 kg, you can use any of these fishing rods, the main thing is that the fishing line is correctly selected - it must be tear resistant in accordance with the size of the fish.
- If you plan to catch trophy carp, then choose a fishing rod with a reel. The rod should be long (4-6 m), the coil is inertialess.
- Carp is a finicky fish, so it is important to choose the right bait and bait. In the spring, you can stock up with bloodworms, worms or maggots, and in summer the best are baits of plant origin - corn or peas, barley or dough. The main thing is that there should be enough large particles in the bait.
What is makukha?
Among fishermen, such a fishing technique as a catnip on carp is common. The essence of this method is that fishing is carried out on the basis of a simple and affordable oilcake, which is also called makukha. Oilcake is both a bait and a nozzle for fishing at the same time. The main thing for a novice fisherman is to learn how to correctly mount it on a fishing rod. It’s quite possible to tie the broomstick on your own. To do this, you need to stock up:
- A sinker, which can be of very different shapes. If the fishing process is carried out on the course, then the dovetail or horseshoe types are best loaded. By the way, during the course, the sinker should weigh at least 100 g.
- A fastener that will secure the leashes. With their help, the cake will be held at the installation.
- Fishing line with a diameter of 0.4-0.6 mm - this thickness is ideal for fishing on carp.
- Crochet with a leash (there may be two).
Now we will figure out how to make tackle on carp. To do this, thread through the sinker line, make a double knot. We take the top and make a hole in it through which the fishing line will pass. We pass it through the hole, tie the hooks, shift it into a narrow slot and fasten it. Spade for carp fishing is ready! By the way, the hook can be positioned as you like: it can be stuck in the top of the head, or you can just leave it open.
Makushatnik: how it works
The peculiarity of the cake is a characteristic strong odor and high fat content. After the cake is mounted on a fishing rod, it is thrown into the water. Here, part of the cubes begins to decay and crumbles to the bottom. Strong aroma attracts carps, which begin to absorb small particles of oilcake, and with them hooks. This is how carp is caught on the cattle-head.
By the way, such a bait can be equipped with both a conventional fishing rod and a powerful spinning rod. Since carp is a fairly strong fish, it is better to play it safe and choose a more reliable model that will not break at the time of trophy prey. The ideal time for hunting carp with the help of cattle-bucket is May-June, because at this time the water warms up, and the fish actively changes its location in the water. And the fish at this moment prefers food to vegetable.
Where to catch
It is best to catch on the shovel in small ponds, where the bottom is clean and the current is not strong. In addition, too overgrown places should be avoided, since the cake can catch on plants or bushes and simply break off. You can catch carp on the cake at any time of the day, but it is best to bite in the afternoon.
How to choose a fishing rod
Carp tackle, as already mentioned, needs the right gear. Firstly, the rod should be such as to ensure casting distance, since very often carp hides far from the coast. Secondly, with the length you need to take into account such indicators as light weight, elasticity and strength of the rod. Thirdly, the fishing rod should be designed for a sinker up to 150 grams, which is especially important for fishing on large currents.
Many anglers know how to make carp gear with their own hands. For this, the simplest things are taken - a spring wire with a diameter of up to 6 mm, a wooden handle, wire rings. Reliable coils are selected for them, preferably with a brake system, for example, a byte runner. Its feature is in two modes of reel braking, which prevent the line from breaking and its tension.
Saving on reels is not worth it, because the more expensive the tooling elements, the more efficient and more reliable the fish will be hooked and caught on shore. With the help of special carp reels, for example, it is possible to ensure calm and confident fishing, when you can not worry that the fish will break loose and tear the fishing line.
Stands, signaling devices: why are we needed
If you are interested in high-quality carp fishing, gear for it should be selected only good and reliable. For example, many anglers cannot do without such an accessory as a stand. It is best to choose metal models that stand on four pillars and are stable. The stand consists of two metal racks that slide apart. A rod is placed on one, and electronic signaling devices are installed on the second - they warn of a bite.
If you fish on the donka, you will need to stock up on swingers and electronic sensors that will warn you about the bite, even if it goes far from the shore. A fishing line with a spinning roller is passed through the indicator, and when the roller begins to rotate, the sensor gives a signal. With the help of a swinger, the fishing line is pulled - in this element you can adjust the sensitivity so that regardless of wind or wave the signal is caught accurately and constantly.