Crucian carp is an omnivorous, unpretentious and the most common fish in the middle zone of the Russian Federation and the CIS countries. It feeds on the bottom, chooses mostly calm water, while it is found both in small ponds and in large reservoirs. It can grow up to 5 kg. It is for large specimens that the feeder equipment for catching crucian carp is designed.
Feeder assembly
In order for fishing on a feeder to be effective and not to spoil your nerves, you need to choose the right rod and assemble the tackle, this is especially true for beginners who want to catch crucian carp with feeder rig for the first time. When fishing, feeders are used, the mass of which must match the characteristics of fishing line, reels and fishing rods. It is the rod that you need to choose first.
Rod
It is most effective to catch crucian carp with a feeder in stagnant water, on ponds and lakes, when very long casts are not needed. That is, the fishing rod must meet the following requirements:
- Fishing rod class Medium or Light with a test in the region of 70-100 grams . Pay attention, the mass of the feeder with the feed stuffed into it should not be more than the maximum limit of the dough, and preferably less than 25 percent.
- The length of the rod is usually chosen in the range of 2.7-3.3 meters , two and three section rods are used. The basic set should contain several (usually up to 3) tops.
As for the cost, beginners should take a closer look at inexpensive models. Later, when certain requirements for the rod appear, then you can choose a branded rod.
Coil
Feeder fishing requires a reel. The most common are inertialess grinders. Primary requirements:
- Friction brake . It is recommended to choose reels with a front brake.
- You don’t need a lot of bearings , 4-5 pieces are enough. This will allow the reel to run smoothly and run for a long time.
- The spool size is 2000-3000 according to the Shimano classification. The steel spool is pulled out while winding the cord. A plastic spool is suitable for normal fishing line.
Line VS braid
Feeder mounting for catching crucian carp can be made from both fishing line and braided cord. As a rule, the choice is determined by the casting distance.
- If fishing for crucian carp is carried out at a short distance and in a stagnant body of water (casting up to 70 meters), it is more convenient to fish with a line with a cross section of 0.2-0.28 mm.
- If fishing for crucian carp occurs at a long distance and / or on a current (casting more than 70 meters), then braid is used. Usually, when fishing for crucian carp, the diameter of the cord is quite enough in the range of 0.12-0.14 mm.
If you need to install a heavy feeder, then in this case the shock leader is knitted. This is a piece of thick fishing line, its length is two lengths of the rod. It fits in the main line, and at the end there is a feeder and directly prepared tackle.
Leashes
Installation of feeder tackle on a crucian carp requires a leash, which consists of a piece of monofilament fishing line 20-100 cm in size and a hook. Attention: The breaking force at the leash must be less, in contrast to the main mono line. In this case, during the cliff, it will be possible to save the tackle with the feeder, and the fisherman will only need to tie a spare leash. As a rule, in the process of knitting leashes, a fishing line with a cross section of 0.12-0.16 mm is selected. If the reservoir is clean, experts advise using fluorocarbon. The hook is selected for the size of the possible prey, as well as taking into account the bait used. If hooks # 6-8 are suitable for catching
corn and worms, then
thin hooks # 12-18 should be chosen for maggot.
The fisherman must have leashes of various lengths in stock. If the fish actively feeds, immediately swallowing the bait, it is best to use small leashes (20-50 cm). If there are a lot of empty bites, it is recommended to use long leashes (60-100 cm).
Trough
A fisherman must have a large assortment of feeders, which differ in weight, shape, volume and material of manufacture:
- For starter feeding, it is recommended to equip the rod with a volumetric feeder. In some cases, fishermen use a more durable rod for casting bait weighing more than 120 grams for this.
- When fishing, the slaughtered feed must be accurately dosed . Small feeders make it possible to keep the crucians in one place without oversaturation.
- Catching crucian carp on a feeder with a feeder on the muddy bottom forces the fisherman to replace metal products with light plastic ones . When they get into the silt, they do not go deep into it, forming a bait spot.
Picker rod, as an option for feeder equipment
The rigging and installation of the picker when fishing for crucian carp does not differ much from the feeder. In this case, the length of the handle is shorter, since long casts are not meant, and when fishing at short distances, it only interferes. The rod length is 2.1-2.7 meters, and the maximum test is up to 50 grams. Spinning reels with a spool size of 1500-2000 are usually chosen for the picker. The total mass of picker equipment is usually no more than 50 grams. Heavy feeders can also be used, but accuracy suffers greatly, and the fishing rod itself may not withstand this and break. The feeder is selected for a specific reservoir. Catching crucian carp with a feeder in stagnant water involves the use of cylinder-shaped feeders, and it is advisable to install rectangular models for the current. If the depth is shallow and the bottom is muddy,it is best to choose a lightweight feeder up to 15 grams without additional lead plates.
Installation of a feeder tackle with a feeder for crucian carp – options with a photo
If you plan to collect and install feeder equipment with your own hands, then you need to master several options for various installations. After some practice, assembling them will take no more than 2-3 minutes. The choice of installation will depend on the characteristics of the reservoir:
- For muddy bottoms, it is recommended to use a Gardner rig . This is a loop on the main line to which the feeder is attached.
- A symmetrical loop is best for biting in a stagnant body of water, while an asymmetric loop is usually used in a stream.
- Not all beginners know how to knit the installation correctly, so they successfully use the anti-twist tube , which is sold in the markets and is characterized by ease of use. The main line goes through the curved tube, and the feeder is attached to a swivel on the outside.
How to make a do-it-yourself feeder rig for crucian carp – expert video: https://youtu.be/p16DBTwia6o
Fishing place
Installation of a feeder tackle with a feeder makes it possible to catch crucian carp in almost every pond. There is only one condition when choosing a place – it is a clean area that allows you to fish without flails, but at the same time there should be a fish stand here. Crucian carps are thermophilic, so it is recommended to choose bodies of water without a current. When searching for a “fishing spot”, you need to pay attention to the boundaries of vegetation with clean water, approaches to pits, different bottom drops. A
Fishing according to the season
The feeder on the lake for crucian carp works effectively at any time of the year, taking into account open water. Only the parking lots differ.
Spring
Fishing for crucian carp in the spring in May on a feeder is the most effective, since the reservoir is already sufficiently warmed up. In this case, the fish is most often found in shallow water. As a rule, spring fishing for crucian carp with a feeder takes place near the coast at a depth of up to 2 meters. A worm, bloodworm ,
maggot work best as bait
.
Attention: Fishing for crucian carp in the spring takes place with the help of small feeder feeders, so as not to quickly saturate the fish. To make them heavier, you can strengthen the rig with a weight.
Summer fishing
When the reservoir is fully warmed up, the fish prefers to feed at depth. In the summer, fishermen use large, heavy feeders that allow them to be thrown far away. Catching crucian carp in the pond in the summer is as efficient as possible for the worm and maggot, sometimes it makes sense to add corn or pearl barley to this tandem
.
Fishing in the fall
Fishing in autumn is divided into several stages. In September, the fish are still quite active and are gaining fat for wintering. At this time, bait of animal and plant origin are used. The onset of frost has a negative effect on bites. Crucian carp goes to the maximum depth; a small amount of a low-calorie mixture is required for bait. A small but heavy feeder is selected. A worm or bloodworm is used as bait. Fishing for crucian carp on feeder tackle – secrets and fishing tactics, video from an expert: https://youtu.be/67nz5hh5lBc
Lure
The efficiency of fishing with a feeder depends greatly on the bait used
, which is bought in the store or made by hand. Professionals distinguish as the main criteria for a quality feed composition:
- adhesives – no more than 7%;
- all components must be crushed;
- top dressing must be properly moistened.
It is recommended for beginners to purchase ready-made groundbait. It is required to moisten it on the shore before casting fishing rods. First add some water from the pond. After mixing, the composition needs to be infused for about half an hour. Next, test balls are molded, which will disintegrate when they sink to the bottom. You can experiment near the coast.
Used baits
You should always have worms with you as bait. In addition to the attractive aroma for crucian carp, they are characterized by increased activity on the hook. In spring and autumn, fish are often interested in bloodworms. Maggot works from March to September.
Recommendation: If the crucian does not want to peck on the baits offered by the fisherman, it makes sense to try the sandwich. The most popular combinations are maggot + worm, maggot + bloodworm, dough + corn.
