Carp fishing remains one of the most favorite hobbies of fishermen. This fish will always be very popular among them. In order for fishing to bring a good catch, you need to know when the zhor begins at the crucian. It is important to determine the most favorable period for fishing.
When the zhor of a crucian begins and ends
At different times of the year, the smallest representative of cyprinids begins to eat based on various factors. For example, the temperature of air and water will certainly affect the appetite of the fish. The beginning and period of the zhor also depend on the fluctuations of the barometer, precipitation, direction and strength of the wind.
Spring and fall
Fishing for cyprinids at the very beginning of spring in the same region (region), but in different water basins, can begin with a time difference of about a week. Fishermen noticed that carp biting begins primarily in ponds, where they are the only representatives of fish. If other water inhabitants, such as bream, roach or perch, live in the reservoir, then this fish will start to bite a little later. This must be taken into account when choosing a water basin for catching a representative of cyprinids in spring.
Did you know? The earliest activities related to the breeding of crucian carp were recorded before the Eastern Han Dynasty, China (25–189 CE), according to archaeological research, and before the Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE), based on written records.
If the ice came down in March, then it's time to catch crucians. However, you need to carefully approach the choice of a fishing place. Since the weather is still colder this month, the fish will prefer to eat in the warmest upper layers of the reservoir - in shallow water at a water temperature of + 8 ... + 10 ° С. It will not be possible to find crucian carp at a depth of more than 1 m. It is necessary to observe the direction of the wind. Well, if he blows from the south in one direction, then fish can be caught there.
March fishing is characterized by fishing. It makes sense to use mormyshka as a nozzle in the first spring month. Her choice is the same as in winter. The behavior of the crucian is impossible to predict, so it is advisable to have both light and dark nozzles in your arsenal. Which of them the fish will react to will only be determined during fishing.
In early spring, there is not enough food in water bodies, therefore, to catch crucian carp in March, it can be used as a bait for flies or worms. If the bait of animal origin is not to the taste of cyprinids, then it is worth trying to feed with corn, black bread, steamed barley, semolina or barley. April fishing is different from March fishing, as fishing is already possible at a depth. As food, lures of both animal origin and vegetable are suitable. It is necessary to experiment, and then it will be possible to catch a large individual if the water warms up to +12 ... + 13 ° С.
May fishing is characterized by active zhor in crucian carp. There is no doubt that May fishing for cyprinids will be more successful than in the first two spring months. Fishermen recommend using a donka and a feeder with a vegetable bait (for catching large specimens) as tackle. Shortly before spawning, crucian is especially eager to take bait of animal origin.
From the foregoing it follows:
- the best bite of fish in spring will be with sunrise and in the evening before sunset in cloudy, warm weather;
- in May, when the temperature of air and water rises (about + 8 ° С), fishing will be as successful as possible;
- the main season for catching a representative of cyprinids can be safely opened in late April or early May;
- the most successful catch should be expected before spawning of fish.
Important! At night, when the air temperature drops to zero, and the water begins to cool, the crucian tries to go to a depth. After sunset, as a rule, biting stops, unlike summer fishing.
In spring there are time intervals when you can observe the best bites of crucian carp. During this period, their appetite flares up, mainly in the morning and before sunset. In the afternoon, when the reservoir begins to warm up, the fish is inactive. From the point of view of seasonality, crucian carp is caught at the same time as carp, therefore, usually from early spring to late autumn you can expect good bites, the main thing is that the water is relatively warm.
In the first autumn month, while maintaining warm weather, crucians continue to live like in the summer. They are not far from the coast, where the water is comfortable for them - +10 ... + 16 ° С. Also in the coastal zone, this fish easily finds plant foods and animal organisms. In September, the carp representative takes any baits.
To lure a flock of heavy crucian carp to the place of fishing, you can use aromatic (with vegetable oil, strawberry, garlic, honey, anise) bait.
With the onset of autumn cold weather and cooling of water below + 10 ° С, the fish departs from the coast and stands in some kind of depression or burrows in silt. Crucian becomes inactive. Even within a 10 m hook reach, the fish will not respond to the bait.
Go fishing in the fall:
- Closer to dinner - from 10-14 hours (the best time).
- In warm cloudy weather, biting will be up to 15 hours, and in calm, quiet, without changing the direction of the wind - bites are possible until 17 hours.
- During the "Indian summer".
Before and after spawning
Crucian carp begins to spawn when the water warms up from + 14 ° С to + 18 ° С, and becomes active at +12 ... + 14 ° С. The beginning and duration of spawning will depend on what the temperature of the body of water, weather conditions and what are the features of the pond or lake. In warm regions, spawning of this representative of cyprinids can begin from the end of April, and in cold regions up to mid-June. This period, important for any fish, can be proportional or phased. In the pre-spawning period, there are pronounced peaks of good fishing, when there comes a greedy zhor or complete lack of fish. This is completely predetermined by a combination of weather indicators and finicky of crucian carp at this time.
Important! It is possible to catch an excellent trophy, which will exceed 1 kg, in the pre-spawning period.
The first trifle spawns, and later - medium and large specimens. This period lasts for 2 weeks if the weather is stable and warm. Silver crucian tosses eggs during heating of water at about + 15 ° С. For the golden representative of cyprinids, a warmer temperature for spawning is needed - about +20 ... + 22 ° С. May return of frosts or sudden cooling can interrupt this process.
Fishing during the spawning season of crucian carp is quite difficult, but you can still count on a successful outcome. You need to know the behavior of cyprinids when they have mating games. In this case, you will not have to use poaching devices. However, it is better to simply contemplate nature during this period. In May – June, fishing should go to large bodies of water, where there are other types of fish.
Did you know? In July 1999, Brent Olgers from Macon, Georgia, set a world record for the longest fishing period. Using the Zebco 33 Classic reel, the fisherman threw it 6501 times a day, an average of 270 castings per hour.
Small specimens in such water basins begin mating games much earlier than large individuals. At this time, crucian carp can be found in the recesses of the reservoir, somewhere 5-8 m from the coast. For bait, it is better to use caddis flies, bloodworms, maggots. Pearl barley porridge and aromatic dough can serve as a good bait. During spawning fishing should go at 8 in the morning or at 15 o’clock.
Karasu needs energy to recover from spawning. At this time (after a week), the post-spawning zhor begins. To attract fish, you can try changing the bait of animal origin to a vegetable menu. Weather and water features will have an important effect on the bite. If the pond or lake is rich in food, then for the first time crucian carp can provide itself with food, therefore, the choice of bait should be treated selectively. It is recommended to try to catch brown bread, cake and Hercules.
Is it possible to catch crucian during zhor
Fishermen say that when the “fish goes”, you can catch the largest trophies, and the “trifle” itself will jump out of the reservoir. During the spring zhora, crucian carp does not show such caution as in the summer. It is also known that, as soon as the dogrose blooms, the fish pecks perfectly, the most important thing is that a savory snack is prepared for it.
Video: zhor karasy
Catching crucian carp in spring and autumn can be both a pleasant pastime, and a real test. It is important to choose the right time and place for fishing, take into account the features of the reservoir. You should prepare baits with an attractive smell, choose the right gear for fishing.
