Catching crucian carp in March from ice and in open water – how and what to catch

In March, the winter weather leaves and the spring warmth begins to arrive. Fishing conditions for crucian carp may vary depending on the climate and weather. Those anglers who count on active and successful fishing for crucian carp in March should master a variety of fishing techniques, both from ice and in open water.

When crucian carp bites in March and other behavioral features

At the very beginning of spring, the activity of crucian carp is very low. In some reservoirs, he likes to bury himself in silt in winter. During March, crucians gather in flocks and start looking for food. It is not enough at this time. In March, this fish gradually switches to an active lifestyle. Large specimens of crucian carp swim alone in early spring. When the fisherman makes
bait, the chances of luring a trophy specimen are higher than in summer, due to the lack of food in the reservoirs. At this time, the fisherman has to repeatedly change the place of fishing in pursuit of a good catch. To fish successfully, you need to know its favorite places. Their choice depends on the air temperature. If it does not exceed 5 degrees Celsius, then the crucian prefers depths over 2 meters, at which it feels comfortable. On warmer days, fish tend to appear more often in coastal areas. These places are attractive due to the large amount of food, oxygen, and the fact that the water is well warmed up by the sun.
The March crucian carp is fastidious and can only be caught on warm days [/ caption] In small reservoirs with stagnant water, coastal areas with dense vegetation are attractive for crucian carp. In this case, it is desirable that the depth does not exceed a meter. On large stagnant bodies of water, coastal places no deeper than one and a half meters are suitable for them. If the winter was long, and the ice practically does not melt, the crucian carp will most likely swim where there is any movement of water. At the same time, the fisherman should pay attention to the mouths of streams, places with springs, the area next to the dam. It is desirable that the depth here exceeds 2 meters. In winter, the fish feels oxygen starvation, and in such places it receives more oxygen.

On the current in the rivers during this period, you should not look for carp. It is not comfortable for a weakened fish to swim with strong movement. However, on the river, crucian carp can be found in bays, in ditches and near congestions, provided that the depth does not exceed one and a half meters.

Crucian carp biting calendar – with warming in March-April, the first phase of activity of bellies begins [/ caption]

Tackle, bait, bait and methods of catching the March crucian carp

Tackle is used depending on where the fish is caught. If this happens in deep places, using a
feeder as well as using a
Bolognese rod will do . For feeder fishing in early spring, the use of a feeder is optional. This is due to the fact that at this time it is difficult for the crucian carp to find enough food and they are happy even when there is not much of it. When fishing with a Bolognese rod, the tackle is thrown far from the shore. Most likely to catch prey at a depth, at the bottom. In warm and sunny times, crucian carp swims closer to the shore. In this case, you can use a
float rod.… A good solution would be fishing in the reeds with a jig. In this case, both winter and summer jigs can be used. When choosing them, it makes sense to try different colors. On different bodies of water, successful options may differ.
When choosing tackle, it is important to remember that thick line can scare fish away. Therefore, it must be chosen thinner and more inconspicuous. In most cases, monofilament diameters of 0.12-0.16 are suitable. Fishing is carried out close to the bottom – therefore, the use of a paddle is necessary so that the hook lies on the ground. The use of bait depends on the weather. During March, it is changeable. On cold days, animal bait is taken. At this time, crucians are looking for worms, digging in the bottom silt. In warm weather, it bites well on vegetable baits.

Fishing for crucian carp in March – different conditions, different gear, different approach

There are various types of tackle for catching crucian carp in early spring. Next, we will talk about the features of the various options.

Ice fishing

In March, before the ice melted, you can catch crucian carp with a winter nod or float rod. Such fishing will be much more effective in comparison with the one that took place in the wilderness. When fishing in March, you need to take into account that crucian carp is much more active at this time.
Fishing for crucian carp from ice in March is much more successful than in February [/ caption] Coarse fishing gear is not recommended. Crucian carp can bite very carefully. In order not to miss a bite, you need to use a more sensitive rig. You can use a jig. This fish responds well to the game. A stationary bait is less attractive to her. Slow lowering and light tapping work well. The game should be more active than fishing in the winter. It will be effective to use several options for gear:

1. Using a 0.1mm line will help you get started fishing and do your initial scouting.
2. The use of a monofilament line 0.14-0.16 and a jig weighing 1 g is suitable for active biting.
3. The thickness of 0.2 mm will be appropriate for catching large specimens.

It is recommended to choose the shape of the jig and the color empirically. Catching crucian carp from ice in March – video from a pond: https://youtu.be/DP0woWUi9DM

Fishing for crucian carp in early spring with a float rod in open water

When
using this method of fishing, you can use a jig. It should be borne in mind that its effectiveness depends on the chosen color. The most successful option is usually chosen empirically. Therefore, when going fishing, it makes sense to take jigs of various colors with you. Crucian carp bites well on
bloodworms . It needs to be planted in a bundle. The most effective will be using a fishing line with a diameter of 0.12 mm. It is often possible to get a good catch where there are thickets of reeds near the shore. It is better to fish from the shore, as standing in the water can scare the crucian carp, and it is easy to freeze the legs in March.
Side nod fishing is a classic way of catching spring carp among vegetation [/ caption] To prepare your rig, you don’t need to use any particularly complicated techniques. Suitable, for example, the following equipment for float tackle:

1. The length of the rod should be no more than 5 meters.
2. It is better to take the diameter of the fishing line 0.12-0.16, but another one that is thinner than 2 mm will do.
3. The leash thickness should not be more than 0.1 mm.
4. The float is selected so that it is suitable for fish weighing up to 2 kg. Match rod for float fishing [/ caption]

The best time to fish is in the morning, before noon. Fishing for crucian carp in March – early April on a float rod in open water – video report from the shore of the reservoir: https://youtu.be/Rw8ZUuztvWY

Open water feeder fishing

Fast and super fast action feeder rods are used for fishing. The preferred length is 3.0-3.6 meters. Those that have a test of 20-40 grams are suitable. When choosing a spinning reel, you need to proceed from the following features:

1. The size should be 1500-2000 Shimano.
2. Rear location of the friction brake is preferred.
3. The material for the reel is a light alloy or carbon fiber.
4. It is necessary that the number of bearings is at least four.

The reel must match the rod. It is selected so that the tackle is balanced. The line should be 0.18-0.22 mm thick. For a leash, a monofilament of 0.14-0.16 mm is used.
Feeder equipment for catching crucian carp – mounting options [/ caption]

Fishing in March for crucian carp on the donka in open water

In March, when fishing with
bottom gear, fishing with pickers or feeders is often used as the basis of the rig. With sufficient dexterity, the use of these gear is very effective. Fishing begins with the initial feeding. To do this, spend up to one tenth of the bait mixture. Each time the tackle is re-cast, it is necessary to make additional feeding. If the biting is weak, casts are made at intervals of 20-40 minutes. When biting is active, their frequency can be increased. A catchy tackle can be made in this way:

1. A fishing rod with a reel and a fishing line is equipped.
2. Several loops are made on the fishing line, including at the very end.
3. A sinker with a feeder is attached to the latter.
4. Leashes with hooks are attached to the rest. They should be of such length that they do not get messed up.

When fishing on a donk in the spring, it is important to do a little preliminary groundbait.

Spring fishing in March

To
catch crucian carp on a spring, you must first prepare complementary foods. When self-made, pea, corn or wheat porridge is used for this
. The recipe uses additives: makuha, chopped dill or garlic, and others. Before casting, the bait in the spring is diluted with water where the fishing will take place. The most convenient time to use this method of fishing in early spring is in the morning or evening hours. It is necessary to choose the density of the bait so that it does not fall apart as a result of hitting the water. If the water is not yet warm enough, maggots , dung worms or
bloodworms can be used as bait.
… In warm weather, vegetable nozzles are used: corn kernels or steamed peas. Before casting, the bait is put on the hooks. Then they are placed in a spring with food so that they do not clash when casting. When the feed is washed out, the hooks will be released and will wait for the bite. Castings are made to the same place several times. When fishing with a spring, hooking occurs under the influence of the weight of the feeder and the participation of the fisherman in this step is not required. It is recommended to use very sharp hooks for fishing. The
spring is a symbiosis of the feeder and the donkey [/ caption]

Fishing on the side nod, jig

When it gets warmer, crucian carp is more and more often found in thickets of vegetation near the coast. Here you can use a fishing rod and a side nod. When fishing in reeds, the fish is less fearful. Therefore, here you can use not only thin, but also coarser equipment. Fishermen who prefer this method believe that this is the most effective way to catch crucian carp in March. I can start fishing on a side nod with a jig, right after the ice starts to melt. In this case, bait is not used. They are looking for fish, actively checking new places. Sometimes it makes sense to return to already checked places. When fishing, it is important to play correctly with a jig. Even large specimens are attracted to her movements. In spring, the fish is mostly slightly immobile. Therefore, it is easier to check several places, rather than trying to attract her to one fishing spot.It is recommended to look for places with sparse vegetation. In this case, the risk of making a hold is reduced.

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