Crucian carp

There are two types of carp: gold - round, with a high body, dwelling in pools of stagnant water and silver, with lower body and bright scales, occupying not only the lake but also the river. Golden crucian carp inhabit the rivers of the European part of Russia, except for the extreme West and the Kola Peninsula, and in Siberia - to the basin of Lena inclusive. Silver crucian carp inhabit water reservoirs of Siberia and the Far East, and it is found in some places in the European part. The weight of the adult animals of the Golden carp in average 500-700 g when the amount of body 20-28 cm, silver - 700-900 g.

aximum weight of 3-4 kg. They are very unpretentious to the content of oxygen in the water. Well to cold winter and hot summer. Especially tough Golden carp.
Spawning in the southern areas of the country usually takes place in may, and in the Northern - in June, depending on prevailing weather conditions, at a temperature above 15 degrees. During the spawning crucians gather in large flocks and spawn among the aquatic vegetation.

The best period of the bite. Crucian carp good for the prespawning period, when the water warms up to 14 degrees. And in General in the summer of peck unevenly, capricious, especially if the pond a lot of natural feed. Best buy in the morning, with the rising of the sun, and in the evening with a downturn heat of day.

Favorite bait. As bait used by worms, best red manure. You can use balls of dough, blood and black bread crumb, spiced with the hemp or aniseed oil.

Means of Amateur fishing. To catch carp enough telescopic rod with a thin line (0.2 mm) and leash (0.15 mm). Crucian carp quickly becomes accustomed to feeding, and you can use it to attract a great pack.

Habitats. Crucian carp less careful. Hold to the grass, digging in the mud. Large fish to the shores of suitable only with the onset of twilight. Habitats crucian constant, and, catching one, there is no doubt that the bait get a few more.