Carp should be fished with a strong rod that can withstand the strong jerks of the fish. Of great importance is the mass of the traps, as well as the thickness and quality of the line. The braided line provides the proper sensitivity when fishing.
Fishing for carp - this strong and careful fish, is associated with certain characteristics. The main thing in preparing for fishing is to purchase a special tackle - a feeder. And a novice angler needs to have some knowledge of fishing.
Feeder equipment
The feeder is equipped with a monofilament line with a thickness of 0.25 mm, reliable and durable hooks with a "barb" and a feeder. As for the hooks, the presence of a "beard" in them increases the risk of injury to the carp, so it is better to do without an escort. The feeder rod must meet the necessary strength requirements, otherwise it can break from the strong jerks of the big fish. The length of the feeder is selected depending on the fishing conditions. If you do not plan to fish from a long distance, you can safely choose a rod with a length of 3.5 m. In the case of a long casting of the feeder, you should take care of a longer rod.
When choosing a feeder test, the weight of the traps is taken into account. If you plan to use small traps weighing up to 60 grams, then the feeder dough mass should not exceed 80 grams. A test feeder weighing 120 grams can handle a heavier trap. The spiral feeder is now standard and more popular. It provides a quick washout of food, the smell of which will spread in a few moments in the water and attract more fish.
A spinning reel is required for feeder fishing. It will allow you not only to better control the casting of the baited feeder, but also to fish out the carp more easily. The spool of the reel must contain at least 200 m of braided line. A reel with a baitruner will allow you to instantly deflect the line at the moment when the caught carp begins to actively resist. The braided line will provide the proper fishing sensitivity and durability. If the latter is carried out with a heavy feeder, it makes sense to install a shock leader.
Fishing features
The habitat of carp is deep backwaters, places with uneven bottom and many depressions. Having thrown a trap into such a place with the help of a more powerful feeder, you can start fishing itself. In order not to be mistaken with the casting distance, you can make a mark on the line with a marker, which will greatly simplify subsequent casts. You can use sweet corn, worms, or pearl barley as bait. Carp have a very strong bite, so even a moment's confusion can lead to the loss of the catch and the tool itself. You need to pull the fish ashore slowly, without jerking, using the friction brake. Carp that has turned up at the coast must be carefully pulled out with a landing net.
