Cuprins
Burbot belongs to the cod family and is an exclusively freshwater fish. The body is thin and long. A mustache is located on the chin. The color depends on many factors: the body of water, the age of the individual, the illumination of the water, etc. It is of commercial value and has a number of useful properties (vitamins, useful salts, etc.). In this article, we will analyze the main features, and also learn how to catch burbot.
Obiceiuri și habitate
Burbot breeds in winter, leaving in flocks on sandy-pebble and rocky ground. The active spawning period begins in severe frosts (mainly January). Prefers to go hunting at night. Differs in gluttony.
The least favorite time of the year is summer. During this period, he falls into a state of stupor and is the least active. With the beginning of autumn, the predator comes to life and begins to “roam” around the reservoir in search of food. Stays close to the bottom.
Over time, it begins to approach the shallows for prey. Burbot shows the greatest activity in the pre-spawning period (December), when the first ice rises. This is the period of the so-called zhora.
Burbot is a more predictable predator than many other species. If the fisherman manages to find a feeding place, then fishing for burbot in this area can bring good results and more than once.
The predominant habitats are rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Distributed throughout Russia. By the way, burbot is the only freshwater fish from its family.. Oka is a favorite place for burbot hunters.
The predator loves cool clear water. Mostly come across small individuals up to 1 kg. In the middle part of the country you can meet up to 6 kg, but in the northern part there are real fish up to 20 kg and up to 1 m long.
Where to look for places to catch burbot
The success of fishing directly depends on the right place. Consider the features of the habits of a predator. This will make the catch quite successful.
The main habitat is the bottom layers of water among the stones, under the snag, sunken logs, bridges, gently sloping banks, shallow water, blockages, etc.
The best way to identify burbot trails is by bottom tackle. If you have several of these gear, you can easily catch quite impressive territories.
It is also possible to determine the intended habitat of a predator by exclusion. Burbot categorically refers to muddy places with stagnant water and excessive vegetation.
At the same time, the predator does not try to live in sections of rivers with a strong current. Dirty and muddy water is also not to his liking. Knowing these nuances, it is already possible to draw a definite conclusion where it is advisable to place gear.
Metode de prindere a bobotei
Basically, burbot is hunted from the shore. Fishing from a boat brings less prey. The predator prefers to spend most of its time in the bottom areas. To understand how to catch burbot, consider the basic methods.
The following methods are suitable for fishing it out:
- Donka. The tackle is a short rod with a reel and throughput rings. The sinker should be flat for easy sliding on the water layers. It is desirable to install a long leash. If several gears are used, then it is better to install bells so as not to miss a bite.
- “Stukalka”. The main feature of this tackle is a heavy metal lure. With its help, strikes are made on the bottom and this lures the predator. The main sense of burbot is touch. The vibrations created arouse the interest of the fish.
- Zherlitsy. Bottom tackle, where live bait is used as bait. The flag is used as an indicator. When biting, it rises and it means you need to run to the tackle.
- Feeder. Another catchy bottom tackle. It is a short rod with a reel. A good option for hunting in the autumn.
You can also fish from a boat, but as mentioned above, this is an inefficient way. To fish out at least some kind of prey, you must definitely feed the place. Now let’s study what burbot is caught on.
Features of the choice of bait and bait for burbot
Live fish are considered the main nozzle for catching burbot, but sometimes he does not refuse a piece of dead fish. To find out what the burbot pecks at, you should examine the reservoir where fishing is planned. The average size of the live bait is 7 – 15 cm.
It should be noted that the burbot’s eyesight is rather weak and this complicates fishing. Burbot, on the other hand, has a good sense of smell and this factor should be taken into service.
momeală de vară
In summer, the predator prefers to feed on small frogs, worms (must be planted in bunches), dead fish, canned larvae, creeps. But all this may not work if the summer is too hot. The predator can go into a passive phase.
momeală de iarnă
In winter, the predator begins to greedily absorb everything that comes in his way. Burbot hunting at this time is the most attractive. Live bait in this period fits better than ever. The colder the winter, the more active the burbot. As a rule, this is January and February. As a live bait, any fish falling under its food base can be used.
Fishing for burbot in the off-season
In the spring, the frogs and fish that the fanged one feeds on will be the best option. In April, the ice begins to melt and the aquatic fauna comes to life, namely the extraction of burbot. The predator in search of food begins to go to shallow water. This is where you can meet him.
In autumn, dung worms and creeps show themselves better. After the summer heat, the predator begins to become active, and already in October fishing brings a lot of pleasure. But the best period will be the end of November, when the first frosts begin.
This is not an exhaustive list. Everything will depend on the water area itself. In some, these baits will work, while in others they will not bring the desired result. Here you already have to explore the reservoir and experiment.
momeli naturale
A predator may not attack an unfamiliar fish. Therefore, it is important to know what fish eat.
Feed base:
- Fry;
- broaște;
- Aquatic insect larvae;
- caviar of other fish;
- viermi de bălegar;
- Creeps out;
- Sandblasters;
- Gobies;
- Biban;
- Ershi;
- Perlovitsy.
Often burbot takes well on pieces of fish. If a sharp smell comes from them, then this will only increase interest. For these purposes, the remains of crucian carp are most often used. Such a bait is able to attract quite a large fish.
The burbot has a rather large mouth. Even small individuals are able to swallow a 7 cm prey. Therefore, he does not sHow long interest in small bait.
If you put one worm on the hook, the burbot will not even twitch in his direction. It is advisable to fix at least 7 pieces (bundle).
Requirements for lures for burbot
If live bait is used, then it must be fresh and keep the game for a long time. Color has no determining factor. More attention should be paid to the smell and sound (for artificial baits).