How to Fish for White Silver Carp? Practical Angling Tips Shared
Fishing is the joy of many people, and angling for white silver carp is a very unique skill; it differs from other fishing methods. So how do you fish for white silver carp? Please see below for details.
1. Preparation of bait
White silver carp likes sour flavors, while bighead carp likes stinky flavors, so the bait can be appropriately mixed to have a slightly sour and stinky taste. The strength of the sour and stinky flavor is affected by air temperature and water temperature. When the temperature is lower in the morning and evening or at night, the bait's flavor can be made slightly stronger. When fishing at noon, the sour and stinky flavor can be made lighter. In addition, when fishing in summer, be careful to place the bait in a cool, ventilated place to prevent the bait from further fermenting and turning sour.
2. Fishing time
White silver carp also has a certain temperature-seeking nature, and is most active when the water temperature reaches 22°C to 32°C. When the water temperature is 30°C, other fish have long since hidden at the bottom or in cool places to escape the heat, while white silver carp are frantically feeding in the middle and upper layers of waters rich in food. Therefore, summer afternoons are the best time to fish for white silver carp. If the weather is muggy or before a thunderstorm, white silver carp will often float to the surface and take oxygen directly from the air. When there is severe oxygen deprivation, silver carp may become comatose or even die. At this time, it is not suitable to fish for white silver carp.
3. Fishing location
White silver carp is a large fish, and it will not appear in places where the water area is too narrow, so choose reservoirs, small and medium-sized lakes, and other broad waters for fishing. Moreover, fish are timid by nature. If there are too many buildings, roads, or pedestrians, white silver carp will rarely be present. It is best to choose remote areas far from human habitation.
4. Choosing the fish layer
When fishing for white silver carp, you also need to find the fish layer. The fish layer is the water depth at which white silver carp look for food. This fish layer requires some experience, and beginners often fail to catch white silver carp because they cannot find the correct fish layer. The fish layer for white silver carp must be judged by air temperature. The higher the air temperature, the shallower the fish layer. If the water is too deep, you can appropriately try a shallower place; conversely, you can also sink a little deeper.
5. Fishing method
The fishing methods for white silver carp are generally bottom fishing and angling, and you should consider according to the actual situation. During the active period of white silver carp, if the float shows a continuously jumping up-and-down drift pattern, it proves that the fish is eating but has not yet been hooked. If the float moves up and down and then begins to sink rapidly, it indicates that the white silver carp has swallowed the hook into its belly, and lifting the rod at this time will surely catch a fish.
Fishing is a technical job, and white silver carp is still a relatively difficult fish to catch. To catch white silver carp, both experience and luck are indispensable.