Crucian

The best way to catch crucian carp is the lift method. All you really need is a light float, an anchor weight and a small wide gape hook, baited with a few maggots, a single sweetcorn, casters, hempseed, or a soft pellet. You will find crucian in small, shallow venues with a lot of vegetation.

This fish has developed advanced survival skills, as it, for example, manages to survive for several minutes on land, increases its body depth to reduce risk of predation, and is able to survive even the coldest and hardest of winters with ease.