Whatever they say, fishing in the autumn is no less interesting than fishing for predatory species with a spinning rod. This is the excitement in anticipation of bites, and the struggle when playing far from weak fish. The main thing here is to choose the right place, choose tackle, make a bait mixture, without making a mistake in the flavor and components and, of course, decide on the bait. Catching carp is not an easy matter. But the main thing is to feel a pleasant burden in the hands of your own, if not the most credible trophy.
Features of carp fishing in autumn
Any angler will say that fighting a wild relative of carp carp is not a simple matter. Firstly, this fish is not meek. Carp will break free with a force exceeding its weight. Secondly, there is always a risk that the fish literally cuts the line. The common carp has notches on the dorsal fin. So they are a real threat to gear. This weighty fish can “cut” even nylon fishing nets. So when fishing, the fisherman is required to show maximum skill. In general, fishing in the fall is very interesting and no less sporty than fishing on the same pike with a spinning rod. This species does not fall asleep, but is active in September; it is hooked in October and November, up to severe frosts.
What is carp caught in autumn
In the autumn period, carp is regularly caught on both plant and animal bait. True, closer to frost, catching it is much easier on the worm. You can also try your luck with bloodworms and maggots. But these two lures are inferior in catchability to the worm.
So, fishing in the fall is largely determined by what kind of bait the fisherman will use. Plant tips on this fish are diverse. Their choice is determined by the nature of the reservoir on which the fishing takes place. The most popular carp lure is bread. But plain white won't do. It is better to take a loaf of black and certainly flavored. In addition, the pulp of bread can be mixed with crushed garlic. Sazans also respond very well to tomato paste. Some fishermen go even further. They mix black bread with peas and season it with a few drops of kerosene. In addition, the main plant lures are corn, makukha, mamalyga and pearl barley.
Many successfully catch carp and diced potatoes. But mostly small-sized specimens go to it. Large carp can be seduced even by fry.
Bait on carp - semolina
Separately, it is worth mentioning such a universal bait as semolina. Fishing in the fall in many regions on water bodies without it is simply unthinkable. This type of use is not traditionally cooked talker, it is good for crucian carp. For carp, semolina is boiled “hard boiled”. The recipe for its preparation is very simple. Water is poured into a small metal container. Pour a little sugar into it to sweeten. They throw a small pinch of cinnamon and wait for the water to boil. After pouring semolina. Its volume should be equal to the amount of water. They constantly interfere and, adding a teaspoon of vegetable (preferably sunflower) oil, knead the resulting mass. Everything, the bait is ready! She is excellently hooked. And it doesn’t even fly on the course. There is a slightly modified recipe. Pour semolina into a very thin pea porridge. This mass also contributes to a large number of bites.
Flavors on carp
So, how to catch carp in the fall, and what bait to use, is understandable. But for this fish you also need to choose the right flavor. This species has a very developed sense of smell; it is primarily attracted to odors. Most anglers go on a well-trodden path and buy ready-made flavors in stores. They are most often sold in a liquid state and it remains only to dilute the right amount in water. The flavor is added to the bait, and used to improve bait. For example, the flesh of bread is mixed with it.
Some experienced anglers, when they do not bite the carp in the autumn, are particularly active, they change the situation in their favor with flavorings. Some pry them on hooks, others moisten boilies in them, and others odorize bait and bait. In general, who on what much. But, of course, all this alone works and provokes fish to bite.
How to use flavorings
As a rule, on the question of how to catch carp in the fall, anglers rarely use any instructions attached to the flavors. More often, they act on their own discretion and rely on their own experience. Every lover of hunting for wild carp has his own idea of the right smell. In this case, sometimes completely different flavors are used. More often it’s even a mixture with several odors.
There is no universal flavoring agent for carp, which will operate flawlessly in any body of water. For every river or lake, for every season there is a smell. Therefore, the number of bottles in the fishing departments with odorous liquid for carp is amazing. Moreover, they are far from always pleasant for a person.
Autumn bait for carp is not possible without flavoring. Correctly selected odor instantly increases the effectiveness of complementary foods at times. But they do not always work. On cold days, if the carp is already in the pits, no aromas will help. Most often, for the fall, each fisherman has several flavorings in store. They also use them in the spring. At the same time, it does not matter at all which manufacturer the purchased jars with flavoring. Garlic, dill and roasted nuts will emit the same smell everywhere. And these are exactly the flavors that carp prefers in autumn.
Carp Fishing Tackle
The best carp fishing in autumn is carried out on feeder gear. This is an opportunity to make a good lure, and throw the bait further in depth. In order to collect tackle, you need to purchase a powerful fishing rod with a length of 3.5 to 4 meters. It is better to choose a “stick” with a test of 90 - 120 g. A coil is preferable with a rear clutch. The size of the spool is 3000. The line is placed with a diameter of 0.28 mm. To reduce the risk of shooting when throwing a reel, a shock leader is used.
The hook is selected according to what size of the trophy the angler is counting. As a rule, number 6-8 is enough. The leash is short, up to 20 cm. Of course, much attention is paid to the choice of feeders. It is selected in accordance with the characteristics of the reservoir on which fishing is carried out. The stronger the current, the greater the weight. So in stock, the fisherman should have models from 30 to 70 grams. It is also important what castings will be made. If distant, then take feeders with front shipment. They fly much better.
If there are a lot of aquatic vegetation in the pond, then they take not metal, but silicone models. With the bait mixture, they have a tangible weight. But when the bait is washed away, they become weightless and float to the surface. At the same time, they are easily pulled ashore without hooks.
Autumn carp bait
There are many recipes for bait mixtures. Some are good for spring, others for summer. There is one recipe that is perfect for the fall season. Preparing a bait is very simple. Take the breadcrumbs, the same amount of ground cookies. Mix in a pan or bowl. Further, an equal amount of corn in small and large fractions will be required. This ingredient is needed in an amount equal to one fourth of the volume of crackers with cookies. Now add the fried ground sunflower seeds and peanuts. We take them as much as corn. And the last ingredients are bagasse and milk powder. They need half as much as corn grits. We mix everything well and leave for an hour. This bait is used when carp is fished in autumn on the Volga, Kama, Irtysh, Ob, Oka and other large rivers.
Choosing a place to catch carp
If fishing is carried out from the shore, then you need to look for areas where, within reach, there will be a channel or pit. Casting is necessary on her brow or on flat areas next to her. It is there that, as a rule, carp is fed. But it is better to bypass the corrupted places. These sites are good only if you can catch from a boat. The carp also prefers places where the bottom goes with sharp ledges. But it is difficult to catch from the shore in such places, since the hooks and the feeder cut deep into the ground, and it is very difficult to pull them out. Although it is here that carp is in autumn. Spearfishing is the best option for fishing in such places.