Every experienced fisherman knows that the final catch is largely dependent on weather conditions. This is especially true for catching crucian carp, which are extremely weather-dependent. And therefore, in order not to return empty-handed, you should first familiarize yourself with the expected precipitation, pressure, wind and air temperature - these are the parameters that will affect the bite.

Habitat for crucian carp

Crucian carp is an extremely unpretentious aquatic inhabitant, which can be found both in the reservoirs of Central and Eastern Europe and in Siberia. It can be both flowing lakes and full-flowing rivers, and shallow, swampy ponds. Due to its endurance, crucian carp easily tolerates a sharp decrease in the level of oxygen in water (to such indicators that no other fish species can withstand), and extremely low temperatures, because of which it simply freezes into ice, but survives until the thaw.

Despite its unpretentiousness to environmental conditions, medium-deep, marshy ponds with stagnant, moderately warm, water are a favorite habitat of this aquatic inhabitant.

It keeps closer to the bottom (depth of about 2 m), which has a silty and algae-covered surface. In such conditions, he is able not only to find food, but also to hide from predators. With the onset of spring, as the water warms up, the crucian begins to stay closer to the shore, and usually hides in holes in hot summer days.

Did you know? Crucian is famous for its unusual addictions in the field of various aromas. So, many experienced fishermen add anise, garlic, onions, valerian drops and even kerosene to the bait.

What kind of weather does crucian love?

Going fishing, you need to take into account that the nibble will depend on both weather conditions and the time of year. It is known that with the onset of the first cold snap, the activity of fish decreases significantly, and therefore, for example, from the second half of autumn, even in favorable weather, catching crucian carp will be quite problematic. Winter is a period of hibernation, which the crucian conducts, burying itself with other fish, in the bottom mud.

However, this rule has its own exceptions, which include:

• artificially heated reservoirs (for example, created for biological wastewater treatment or channels for the exit of water from a power plant). Due to the stable temperature, kept at the same level all year round, fishing for crucian carp is practically no different from summer;
• recently created reservoirshaving a hard bottom - the thickness of the silt layer does not allow carp to burrow and he is forced to seek food throughout the winter.

Rain and cloudy weather

In summer, precipitation does not have a particular effect on fish biting. For example, light rain can even improve the catch. This is due to a small concomitant cooling and an increase in the level of oxygen in the water. However, heavy rains can provoke a rise in water level, which crucian reacts extremely negatively, refusing to eat.Also, the optimal time for fishing is considered to be a short period before the start of a thunderstorm - at this time, crucian carp tries to eat as much as possible and hide from bad weather.

In spring and autumn, rain significantly worsens biting, and also makes it unstable. The main reason is a significant turbidity of the water, as a result of which the crucian ceases to feed.

With the onset of the winter period, the optimal weather for fishing is warm weather and the absence of wind. Heavy snowfalls worsen biting, and if we take into account the general low activity of the fish, the probability of catching crucian carp is almost zero.

Did you know? The largest crucian in history was caught by a resident of the Pskov region, Osyno village, the weight of the trophy was 5.5 kg.

Air temperature

This parameter also depends on the season selected for fishing:

1. In winter, with decreasing air and water temperatures, the activity of fish is practically absent. The same applies to artificial reservoirs. Even if the water has cooled several degrees, you can not wait for bites.
2. In spring with the onset of the first thaw, but even before the start of spawning, the bite of crucian carp is significantly enhanced and continues to grow further with increasing temperature. During this period, even a brief return of frost can cause a lack of catch. This behavior of the fish is also observed after spawning up to the beginning of the summer heat, with the advent of which the crucian begins to react sharply to temperature increases.
3. In summer, at + 25 ° C, he leaves his usual habitat in search of places with cool water. If the temperature changes too sharply, the nibble will be almost completely absent.
4. The optimal conditions for fishing in the fall is weather stabilitywhen several days the air temperature varies by no more than 5 °.

Pressure

Barometer indicators also play an important role in carp fishing. So, a sharp increase in pressure "compacts" the water, driving the fish from the bottom to the surface of the reservoir. An accompanying sign of high pressure is often calmness, and hence the almost complete absence of movement of the air mass with the waves. In such conditions, the fish slows down or stops completely, refusing food.

Important! It is known that in the mountains, depending on the height, the “normal” pressure may differ from 760 mm. Hg. Art., and therefore on the behavior of fish, which is found in reservoirs of mountainous areas, pressure surges practically do not affect.

Negatively affects the bite and a sharp drop in pressure, at which the crucian simply does not have time to rebuild and may even lose coordination in movements. The optimal condition for good catch is considered to be a gradual decrease in atmospheric pressure. This is due to preparatory seizure before the concomitant deterioration of the weather, as well as attempts to compensate for the difference in pressure in the swimming bladder and the conditions outside.

The optimal pressure is considered stable for several days.

Wind effect

The strength and direction of the wind have a tremendous impact on the behavior of underwater inhabitants. So, nibble worsens significantly if the wind speed is equal to or greater than 20 m / s. This is primarily due to the behavior of the bait, which moves too intensively and unnaturally at the bottom, thereby not attracting, but only scaring away crucian carp.

The complete absence of wind leads to a decrease in the level of oxygen in the water, which causes the fish to sink to the very bottom. But the east and north winds, especially during the summer heat, have a negative effect on the bite. If the selected body of water is located in a hollow or surrounded by a forest, then the direction and strength of the wind will not have a significant effect on the behavior of the fish.Favorable for fishing is a light southerly wind, the gusts of which do not exceed 6-10 m / s, and the ripples created by it on the surface not only saturate the water with oxygen, but also acts as a good disguise of the coast and gear.

What else affects the crucian bite

In addition to the main factors, the time of day has a great influence on fish biting:

• in spring The most suitable time for catching crucian carp is in the first half of the day, but not in the early morning, because the water in these hours is still too cold;
• in summer the activity of these water inhabitants is observed during the first few hours after dawn, as well as at night;
• with the onset of autumn and lowering the temperature of fish bites can be found only in the daytime;
• in winter It is permissible to catch crucians both day and night (while the best bite can be seen from 12 to 3 am).

Important! It is noted that the largest, trophy specimens come across to fishermen precisely at night.

Also, a correctly selected bait affects the bite, which is a prerequisite for a good catch. You can cook it yourself at home, and carry out gradually at the place of the intended fishing in small parts with regular subsequent feeding.

The optimal bait recipe for crucian carp includes:

• 1 kg of cornmeal;
• 400 g soaked bread;
• 100 g of boiled wheat or oatmeal grains;
• 5 g of germinated wheat and flour (wheat);
• 100 g of the main bait.

As bait, you can choose insect larvae, earthworms, maggots or small slugs. Crucian carp also pecks well on dough, corn or bread. When hunting large individuals, experienced anglers often use boiled small potatoes. An important aspect is the right equipment. It should be light and inconspicuous.

Natural factors, such as:

1. Bloom - formed by the propagation of blue-green algae. Despite the fact that they belong to bioplankton, which acts as food for many aquatic organisms, their presence on the surface significantly reduces the level of oxygen in the water.
2. Drought - lowering the water level and its strong heating provokes the fish to search for deeper places, and also significantly reduces its activity.
3. Flat bottom - A flat plane is the most inappropriate habitat for crucians who are looking for surface drops and the presence of silt.

Important! When choosing a fishing day, many fishermen also often focus on the lunar calendar.

Features of carp fishing in different weather conditions

Based on the foregoing, any adverse weather conditions, whether it is a sharp cooling in the summer, prolonged rains or strong winds, require a special approach to catching crucian carp. For example, during extreme heat or cold, the activity of the fish is greatly reduced, and therefore bait should be carried out in small parts, not overfeeding.

The first step is to check the food activity: for this, from the evening at a distance of about 2 m from the coast to the bottom (about 1 m deep), lay a bait (it is good if it has a color different from the bottom). In this case, it is best to do this in several, three or four places: in the thicket, on a flat bottom, in areas with sparse grass, and others. Thus, you can determine the most suitable place for fishing.

With a strong wind, the optimal place for fishing is the lee shore, to which the main forage base, which is so attractive for fish, nails with the current. The main thing is that the wind force is not so strong as to create large waves, the sound of breaking them on the shore will only scare away the careful carp.

In rainy weather, with small temperature differences, the nibble can significantly improve, especially near the coast. However, in the event of a thunderstorm and heavy rain, it is recommended to wait out inclement weather in a safe place (for example, a tent or a car), since fishing rods conduct electricity well - a lightning strike, especially in water, can be deadly for the angler.

Due to its wide distribution in various reservoirs, many crucian hunters go fishing at different times of the year. However, in order to increase the chances of a good bite and a decent catch, it is recommended that you first take into account the weather forecast indicating the wind speed and pressure, as well as carefully prepare the tackle, bait and bait.