Catching carp in the fall: where to look and what to catch

The carp is a large freshwater fish, the weight of which can reach 20 kg, the length is about 1 meter. It is worth noting that it comes from the so-called carp family. Simply put, this underwater inhabitant is a colleague of such a popular fish among anglers as
carp . Therefore, the methods, methods, and also the secrets of catching carp and carp are similar.
Carp is also related to carp and is similar to carp [/ caption]

But! At the same time, these fish have different habitats, partly habits and favorite baits.

Carp is a thermophilic fish, so it is much easier to catch it in the summer season. However, experienced anglers know that it can be caught practically until the moment when freeze-up forms on the surface of the reservoir. It should be noted that it is not easy to catch a fish such as a carp in the fall, because for this you need to know all the habits of this representative of the carp family, and also take into account the nuances of its autumn fishing.

Autumn carp habits

With the arrival of autumn and a decrease in the ambient temperature, the fish begins to eat hard and fatten up, thereby preparing for wintering. In the fall, carp begins to strenuously search for food, because throughout the winter they lead an almost immobile lifestyle, which means you need to prepare the necessary supply of fat. It is worth noting that in order to successfully catch a carp or, as it is also called, a wild carp, especially in the autumn season, the fisherman must show all his skills, as well as skills and knowledge about the habits of this fish. With the arrival of autumn days, the carp begins to migrate to its wintering place. Therefore, in order to get a worthy trophy during the autumn fishing, it is advisable to know the route along which it migrates. To do this, you need to find a carp trail or ask other anglers about the places of its accumulation. To find the places where this fish accumulates,you can try to catch it near those parts of the reservoir where it usually hibernates.

In autumn, when fishing for carp, it is worth looking in those places where it usually hibernates – near the wintering pits.

The main feature of the carp in the autumn season is that when the water temperature drops, it is practically inactive. In addition, in cold water, this fish practically ceases to feed. For this reason, in order to successfully catch a carp in the fall, you must adhere to the following rules:

• choose the bait correctly, taking into account the taste preferences of the fish;
• do not use a lot of groundbait;
• select the most optimal time for fishing (carp can come to the place of fishing 1-2 hours after the starting, first bait);
• use a sensitive rig (in the autumn period of the year, this fish behaves not only sluggishly, but also cautiously, so it is important not to miss the most successful moment to hook it).

Autumn fishing for carp, in contrast to catching this fish
in spring , is notable for its slowness. Indeed, due to its low activity, especially in too cold water, bites are extremely rare. Therefore, in this case, when there are no bites, it is often not recommended to reload the used equipment.

On a note! With the arrival of autumn, when the weather is still warm outside, the carp is very active. During this time of the year (early September), he is on the move and rarely stays in the same place.

Where to look for carp in autumn – where do wild carp live, depending on the weather and the month?

With the arrival of autumn, the carp’s habits begin to change gradually as the temperature indicators of water in reservoirs decrease. It should be noted that in this case, there is also a change in his taste preferences. To put it simply, baits that worked great in September may be useless for catching carp in October. It is worth noting that with a decrease in water temperature, the metabolism in the fish’s body begins to gradually slow down. However, even in cold water, despite its passive behavior, wild carp still will not completely refuse to eat and search for food. Therefore, for successful, productive fishing, in different autumn months, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances of his behavior, taste preferences, as well as habitats in the reservoir.
Where to look for an autumn carp on the river – a pit at the turn is a promising place [/ caption]

Catching carp in September

The most promising, as well as effective, is fishing for carp in September. Indeed, in comparison with other autumn months, it is in September that the fish is most active, feeds heavily and often moves. With the arrival of the first September days, when the water in the reservoirs has not yet cooled down, this representative of the cyprinid family can be found in shallow water. With the arrival of dusk, it can be found near the coastal strip of the reservoir. For a successful selection of a place for catching carp in September, it is recommended to pay special attention to the presence of various dumps or cliffs near the coastal strip. In addition, those areas in the reservoir where there are depth differences, the presence of fallen and sunken trees, or a variety of snags are an excellent place to catch large fish in early autumn. Usually,in September, it is in such areas of the reservoir that carp is most often found.
When fishing for autumn carp in the current, it is worth fishing for eyebrows and pits [/ caption] In addition, in September it is often found near river bays, near thickets of reeds or bushes.

It should be noted that it is useless to look for this fish on rivers with a fast channel current. As a rule, she prefers places with a slow or counter, weak current.

Carp
biting calendar – it can be seen that in autumn the activity is observed in September and gradually decreases in October, in November wild carp practically stops biting [/ caption]

You should know! In September, when the water is still warm enough in the reservoirs and the fish are more active, it is best to use baits of plant origin. In the second half of September, when the water temperature begins to drop, it is best to use the so-called sandwiches, which consist of a variety of baits.

Catching asp and carp in Astrakhan in September – video report for 2020: https://youtu.be/f4kuEAHJiKg

Searching and catching carp in October

In October, the carp is quite active. In sunny weather, this fish is often found in the middle layer of the water. In October, it is best to try to catch this fish in a small lake or quarry, as it will be much more difficult to find it in rivers with the flow. For successful catching of carp in October, in order to lure the fish to the place of fishing, it is recommended to use the so-called baits. To do this, you can use steamed cereals, which are crushed in cake. Such porridge should be put in cheesecloth and thrown to the place of future fishing for several days.

On a note! Any bottom rig can be used to catch carp in October
. It is recommended to use animal baits at this time of the year. However, plant baits should not be completely abandoned either.

Catching carp on cake in October, in Astrakhan – video report from the reservoir: https://youtu.be/_jm8i2xHHMc

Fishing in November

In November, when the first serious frosts appear, the fish begins to migrate to the pits, where they stay for the winter. At this time of the year carp nibble is unstable. With a sharp drop in water temperature, there may even be a lack of biting throughout the day. Therefore, in November, it is necessary to try to catch carp only at the places of its camps. For fishing in November, it is recommended to use a
feeder or use
float rods . Catching carp in late autumn in November on the Don – video report: https://youtu.be/1lFXleGD7Wg

What tackle, bait and bait are used for the autumn carp

The most optimal option for successfully catching carp in the fall is the
feeder . This rig is one of the varieties of bottom fishing rods. Thanks to the correctly selected and tuned rig, the feeder will allow the angler to react in time even to weak bites and make successful effective sweeps.
The braided line for the feeder provides full contact with the nozzle [/ caption] To catch carp in the fall in stagnant water or with weak currents, it is preferable to use rods that belong to the medium class, the test of which is no more than 80 grams. On bodies of water with strong currents, it is recommended to use more powerful forms with dough up to 120-140 grams. It is recommended to use braided line during the autumn carp fishing. In this case, it is best to use a cord with a diameter of about 0.15 mm. In addition, during the autumn fishing, it is recommended to use sliding equipment, small feeders (thimbles).
Inline mounting for the feeder differs by a feeder and, accordingly,
principle of action [/ caption]

Fishing on the donk

For successful catching of carp, you can use such tackle as a
donka . To do this, it is equipped with a special thin sinker, which is attached to the very end of the line. Then, over the load, hooks are mounted using leashes. To catch wild carp, the donk can be equipped with 4 hooks. A special briquette made of cake should be fixed directly under the sinker.
Fishing cake [/ caption] The
head can be cast with a bottom rod [/ caption ] At the corners of such a briquette, all hooks must be carefully placed. Fish,
during the resorption of the cake attached to the line, the cake will fall on the hooks and self-cut.

Using a feeder

When choosing equipment for catching autumn carp, it is necessary to take into account the fact that you will have to fish out a large and strong fish. It is for this reason that it is necessary to scrupulously select almost every element of the feeder equipment. To properly equip the feeder for catching large wild carp, you need:

1. Choose the right rod . It is best to use rods that are heavy or medium class, the length of which varies from 3.8 meters.
2. Use powerful, reliable coils . It is advisable to purchase coil models for the feeder that are equipped with a bayruner . In addition, when choosing a spool, you need to take into account the indicators of the spool capacity. Byterunner is indicated by an arrow [/ caption]
3. Use strong fishing line or cords with a lifting capacity of at least 10 kg.
4. Choose the right feeders . Large feeders can be used. The size of the feeder cells depends on the fraction of the selected bait. This is due to the fact that a properly selected feeder should ensure gradual spraying of the used bait in the reservoir. Feeder bait in a feeder type method [/ caption]
5. Use high quality, reliable hooks , the size of which is # 8-10.

As a signaling device, you can use small bells or special bells, which are sold in fishing shops, to determine bites. They should be attached directly to the line itself or to the top of the rod.

Using a float rod

When choosing a float rod, you need to pay attention to the total length of the rod. The tackle used should allow the angler to freely carry out long-distance casts from the coastline or a watercraft (boat). To equip the float equipment, you can use
fly or
Bolognese rods. In addition, in this case, you can also use the
higher power match rods . For long-distance casts, the tackle is recommended to be equipped with sliding type floats.
Combined float rod with stern [/ caption] For a float rod, you can select reels with a small line capacity. For these purposes, models with a spool diameter equal to 2000-2500 Shimano are perfect. To catch carp with a float rod, it is recommended to use a colorless unpainted fishing line with a diameter of 0.25-0.28 mm. You can use boiled peas or
corn as bait
.
Corn on the hair [/ caption]

It’s important to know! It is not recommended to equip float rods that are used when fishing for wild carp with braided line. This is due to the fact that they have a low level of extensibility, which is a significant disadvantage in the case of catching large fish at short distances.

Using a different rig

In addition to the standard equipment, fish such as carp can be successfully caught with a
rubber band . It is worth noting that most anglers know about this classic rig and are often used to catch underwater creatures. However, in this case, in order to catch wild carp, when preparing such fishing equipment as an elastic band, it is recommended to adhere to certain rules. First of all, it is not recommended to install more than three hooks on it. The lengths of the leashes used should vary around 20-30 cm. [Caption id = “attachment_4756” align = “aligncenter” width = “960”]
Mounting the rubber band [/ caption] Often the rubber band is used by anglers to catch fish directly from the boat. Indeed, in this case, the rig can be more accurately thrown into a pre-fed place, and then, in order to bring it into working condition, simply sail the boat to the desired distance. It is worth noting that you can catch a carp with the help of circles. In this case, it is necessary to adhere to the same rules and nuances of fishing, as when catching fishing in a circle.

What carp loves in autumn – how to feed wild carp?

To catch carp, you can use already prepared special bait mixtures that are sold in fishing shops. However, most experienced anglers prefer to prepare such baits on their own
using classic, time-tested recipes . To make a catchy groundbait for carp you need to take:

1. Steamed wheat (the mass is about 30% of the total bait).
2. Ready mix for catching fish from the carp family (30% of the total bait).
3. Boiled hemp seeds (30%).
4. Well-cooked corn (5%).
5. Fishing glue or other sticky substance with flowability (2%).
6. Fragrance (no more than 2 drops).
7. Salt and sugar.

Bait balls [/ caption] Bait should be kneaded directly on the reservoir where fishing is planned. To do this, you need to take the dishes and pour wheat into it, and then add sugar and salt. Instead of sugar, you can use honey (1-2 tablespoons). Then you need to add hemp and a ready-made mixture bought in a store to the container. After that, the resulting substance must be thoroughly mixed. While mixing, corn should be gradually added to the groundbait. Next, for mixing from the reservoir, you need to take water and add it to the container. At the final stage, fishing glue and flavoring are added to the bait. Before use, after mixing, the groundbait should settle for 15 minutes.

Tips and Secrets

In the fall, when catching carp, you should use expectant fishing tactics. The interval between casts should be about 10 minutes. In addition, for successful catching of fish, it is recommended to constantly alternate and change the baits used. It is worth noting that after casting, the hook, with the attachment installed on it, should sink to the bottom of the reservoir. This is due to the fact that this fish from the carp family rarely attacks baits that are hanging, located at a level of half water.

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