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- In early spring, reservoirs usually release water to ensure spring farming, causing a rapid drop in water levels. Once the water release ends and the water level stabilizes, it becomes the best time to catch big grass carp and large carp. In spring, fish naturally increase their food intake, and after the water recedes, there is little food left along the shore, making the fish extremely hungry. At this time, using Tiemabian grass to catch big grass carp is more effective than any bait, guaranteeing remarkable results. For carp fishing, explosive fishing with homemade corn paste is the best choice.
- In fishing, attraction is key—a larger baiting area attracts fish more effectively. Once fish gather, reducing the number of rods may be necessary, as handling just two rods could become overwhelming.
In early spring, reservoirs usually release water to ensure spring farming, causing a rapid drop in water levels. Once the water release ends and the water level stabilizes, it becomes the best time to catch big grass carp and large carp. In spring, fish naturally increase their food intake, and after the water recedes, there is little food left along the shore, making the fish extremely hungry. At this time, using Tiemabian grass to catch big grass carp is more effective than any bait, guaranteeing remarkable results. For carp fishing, explosive fishing with homemade corn paste is the best choice.
However, once the water level rises and the grass along the shore is submerged, it becomes difficult to catch grass carp and carp using any method. In natural reservoirs, wild fishing for carp, grass carp, and bream should be avoided during rising water levels. These fish are omnivorous, and when the water rises, they feed on submerged grass, making them less hungry and difficult to lure into a feeding area.
Winter and spring are the best seasons for catching crucian carp. The choice of bait depends on the presence of small nuisance fish in the reservoir. If there are too many small fish, homemade corn paste mixed with 918 wild battle bait is commonly used with a hand rod, effectively catching both crucian and common carp. If small fish are not overly abundant, red earthworms are the best bait. The method involves creating a large feeding area at different distances—near, middle, and far—and frequently replenishing the bait. A far feeding area should be about 20 meters away, using multiple 7.2-meter hand rods with reels. This method ensures results comparable to using bloodworms.
In fishing, attraction is key—a larger baiting area attracts fish more effectively. Once fish gather, reducing the number of rods may be necessary, as handling just two rods could become overwhelming.
The most effective bait is still natural bait, as fish in large local reservoirs have their own feeding habits. Overly refined bait might actually deter them. In reservoirs without fish cages, corn paste, sweet potatoes, red worms, fresh corn kernels, and Tiemabian grass are the best baits, outperforming commercial bait and artificial feed. These natural baits are not only economical and easy to prepare but also convenient to carry. If using Tiemabian grass, you don’t need to bring any other bait, saving effort while achieving excellent results. Additionally, it is environmentally friendly.
During the transition between spring and summer, as well as summer and autumn, crucian carp can be caught year-round.