What you can catch in the spring - Fishing! Fishing on the Black Sea from the shore Catch trophy fish or all of them

Amateur fishermen often ask questions about how to fish during the spawning ban period, what gear and fishing methods are not prohibited.

We selectively quote explanations given by representatives of the Moscow Department of the Federal Fisheries Agency.

Question: Is it possible during the spring ban (from April 1 to June 10) to fish with a spinning rod, feeder, fly fishing, and also use a bombard (sbirulino) or a summer jig with one hook?

Float rod and feeder

The Fishing Rules do not define a float or bottom fishing rod.

It should be noted that fishing with bottom or float gear using natural baits implies "passive" method of fishing. In this case, the nozzle is in a calm state or drifts downstream.

The feeder is a bottom fishing rod and fishing with it is not prohibited. The use of a spinning rod for fishing with bottom or float tackle using natural bait (“passive” method) is also not prohibited.

Spinning and others

Spinning, based on encyclopedic definitions (gear for fishing with artificial and natural baits), is "active" fishing method, which consists of throwing bait and attracting fish with its play as a result of retrieving, pulling and other methods.

Fly fishing without a float, with artificial and natural baits, as well as with a spinning rod, is an “active” method of fishing.

Fishing with a summer jig, as well as with a bombarda (sbirulino), involves attracting fish to play with bait and also refers to “active” fishing methods.

Based on this, fishing with spinning rods, fly fishing, bombards and summer jigs in the reservoirs of the Moscow region is completely prohibited during the spawning period of fish from April 1 to June 10.

In addition to all this, it is prohibited to have any gear on board a ship or other watercraft, fishing for which is currently prohibited (clause 16.3 of the Fishing Rules).

Despite the appeals of fishermen to the Federal Fisheries Agency with a request to classify the permitted methods and types of sport and recreational fishing, such a classification has not yet been made.

The agency only makes promises to create a unified Directory of “permitted fishing gear.”

The terms used to denote permitted fishing methods are not sufficiently defined and give rise to different interpretations. Therefore, in the event of controversial situations, it is more likely that the fisherman has the opportunity to appeal the decision to impose a fine.

This article contains all the useful information for both experienced fishermen and novice amateurs. Contains useful tips on feeding, time and place for successful fishing.

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January

What to fish for in January. Fishing with a jig will be the most productive in January. Or on a piece of a smaller fish planted on a hook. The heavier the bait, the more unshakable the float will be. Due to this, the fish completely swallows the hook and is easier to hook. It would be useful to take large spoons or lures with you when fishing.
How the fish bite in January. January is not an easy month for fishing. After severe frosts, when the thaw sets in, there is a great chance of catching good fish. The rest of the time, the bite is not active.
What fish to catch in January. It's the best time to catch burbot. Its spawning season occurs in January, so the chances of catching a large catch increase significantly. Steady temperatures make it possible to catch roach and bream. It is not uncommon to be hooked by pike perch. Also during this period, mainly during the day, you can catch pike or perch.
When is the best time for fishing in January? The first days of the month are ideal for catching burbot. In general, for fishing in January you need to give preference to either early morning or late night. At the same time, choosing cloudy, quiet days.
Where is the best fishing in January?. When choosing a body of water, you can stop at reservoirs, where there is active fishing for pike perch at a depth of 4-7 meters. Particular attention should be paid to rivers with changing water levels.

February

What to fish for in February. For larger fish, a spinner is suitable. But the float fishing rod is in great demand and popularity. Not large pieces of fresh fish or small tails are placed on it. In some cases, you can take a worm or meat if you go for trout.
How the fish bite in February. In the first half of the month you should not count on a big bite. The fish “wakes up” only closer to the 20th. Although compared to January, the chances are much greater. And by the end of the month, one might say, fishing is underway “with live bait.”
What fish to catch in February. February is the most favorable month for the ruff. They almost certainly get hooked. The bite of roach and silver bream, large perch, pike and pike perch also improves.
When is the best time to fish in February? On rivers and lakes in the first half of the month you can catch pike with a vertical lure. In almost all ice-free rivers, starting from the second half of February, the bite of almost all types of fish increases. By the end of the month, perch can be easily caught in snags.
Where is the best fishing in February?. The best bite is in February on non-freezing reservoirs. Mostly fish that wintered in the lowlands come out to the shallows, closer and closer to the river fairway.

March

What to fish for in March. The beginning of spring is characterized by fishing with spinning rods. Tackle for this season must be chosen of better quality and stronger than for winter. Since the fish are more energetic after winter, and the water is cloudy and clogged. Lure fishing in March is not relevant; it would be more successful to take worms or bloodworms. Bark beetle larvae are also very popular.
How the fish bite in March. Already in early March, the fish become more active; they can bite almost all daylight hours. It is worth choosing warm, sunny weather; during this period you can even do without feeding.
What fish to catch in March. Pike spawning begins in March. Therefore, catching it is not difficult, and the same can be said about perch. It actively feeds near the shore (10-15m). Perch and roach are very active, forming schools.
When is the best time for fishing in March? March is a great time for fishing. Especially if you go out in the morning and sit until noon. But even if weather conditions worsen, burbot fishing remains relevant.
Where is the best fishing in March? Reservoirs and large lakes are ideal for fishing in March. This is explained by the fact that schools of roach or perches stand on coastal cracks and do not move until the riverbed is cleared of ice. It has also been noticed that there is often an excellent bite at the border between light and muddy water.

April

What to fish for in April. In April, as a rule, the water is still cloudy, so you should choose more flavored complementary foods. This makes it easier for the fish to find the bait. Both worms and larvae are perfect. This month you can fish with almost any fishing rod. But preference should be given to a light rod, since frequent transfers can quickly tire your hands.
How the fish bite in April. Fish activity decreases in April. She no longer looks for food, but simply picks up what she comes across. That’s why it’s so important to lure her and, most importantly, not to scare her off.
What fish to catch in April. There is an opportunity to catch fish such as silver bream and ruffe. In some reservoirs there are chub and carp. Fishing for burbot, pike and perch remains relevant. Fishing for crucian carp is also very popular during this period.
When is the best time for fishing in April? The best time for fishing is the beginning of April. The ice has just melted, the fish are active, and there is an opportunity to fish with the wire. The current is usually weak and the water is quite clear. This is the perfect time to go for a great catch. True, this period lasts only a few days.
Where is the best fishing in April? Rivers and small lakes are an excellent place for fishing in April. As a rule, there is still ice there, but you can already fish in open water. It is important to remember that during this period the use of almost all devices and gear for fishing is prohibited. The exception is the float rod.

May

What to fish for in May. An excellent bait would be a metal spoon or. You can also use small dead fish. During this period, fishing becomes the most interesting, since you can fish both from the shore and from a boat. Using a spinning rod and float bait tackle.
How the fish bite in May. For some fish, May means the end of spawning, for others - the beginning. In any case, the fish begin to actively feed, easily picking up almost everything that smells and shines.
. The ideal moment for catching pike, since with the flowering of dandelions, the so-called “pike zhor” begins. Also during this period, large specimens of pike perch and pike perch are often found. Bream, along with roach, begin to actively bite in mid-May. Towards the end of May there is fishing for carp and.
When is the best time for fishing in May? May is one of the best months for fishing. The water warms up and the vegetation begins to grow wild. All this actively affects the bite. You can fish from morning to night, since most of the fish have either finished spawning or are just starting.
Where is the best fishing in May? Large rivers or large lakes are ideal for fishing from a boat. And to catch tench from the shore, you will need small bodies of water. In narrow channels or small bays you can find pike.

June

What to fish for in June. A regular float rod is perfect for fishing. An excellent bait would be bread crumb, millet or wheat grains. Slowly rotating spoons are also suitable; in the case of catching catfish, you can use bird giblets.
How the fish bite in June. As the air temperature increases, the fish in the water become lethargic. By the end of June, the pike bite deteriorates significantly. In general, all larger fish prefer to stay on the bottom.
What fish to catch in June. In June, pike perch and bersh are doing great. Catfish and carp are also caught well. When the water has completely warmed up, tench and rudd come out to spawn. Fishing for ide and catfish is extremely popular among fishermen this month.
When is the best time for fishing in June? An important point to note is that the mayfly (mayfly moth) begins breeding just in the second half of June. Insects actively fly over the water, allowing non-predatory fish to eat to their heart's content. Therefore, these days there is no point in catching her.
Where is the best fishing in June? During this period it is better to fish in warm places. Most fish stay close to the grass, and large specimens settle in cluttered areas and thickets. And when it gets hot, fish rush into flooded stream beds and underwater holes.

July

What to fish for in July. To fish in July you need a spinning rod. The fish are most active in biting on maggots, bloodworms and dung worms. Small fish and steamed wheat are also suitable. Boilies are also popular, mainly in carp fishing. They have a round shape and a specific smell.
How the fish bite in July. Hot weather forces many fish to seek coolness in the lower layers of water. Because of this, the bite in July is not great.
What fish to catch in July. July is famous for the big bream bite. You can also catch roach without much difficulty; it is usually found in large quantities. and carp are caught almost all year round. Catching pike this month is more difficult, but quite possible.
When is the best time to fish in July? Fishing will bring great results on the cool days of the month. When it is cloudy and raining, the fish float closer to the surface. Or you need to choose an earlier time for fishing, for example, from 4:00 to 10:00.
Where is the best fishing in July? When it's hot, you need to choose deep-sea reservoirs. This will increase your chances of catching. But for crucian carp and crucian carp, in rainy weather, shallow open places, mainly with a muddy bottom, are suitable. Greater preference should be given to areas in the shade, under bridges or piles.

August

What to fish for in August. August is the best time for fishing with girders. You can choose anything from bait: spinners, poppers, worms and flies, small fish and spindles, bread crumbs and boiled peas.
How the fish bite in August. The fish begin to gradually perk up in August. Insects disappear. But this moment occurs mostly at the end of the month. Based on this, the bite in July and the first half of August is not significantly different.
What fish to catch in August. You can safely expect that this month you will be able to catch asp and pike perch, chub and ide. Silver carp, bream and silver bream on the fishing rod are also not uncommon. In a certain area you can catch carp, trout and bersh.
When is the best time for fishing in August? August allows you to “hunt” both predators and peaceful fish. Fishing is most fruitful at the end of August. It is also better to fish during the day, with the exception of burbot and catfish, they bite better at night.
Where is the best fishing in August? The best place to fish is in the rivers. Since in the second half of the month water blooms form in “stagnant waters”. This phenomenon causes discomfort to fish by limiting light and oxygen flow.

September

What to fish for in September. In September you need to stock up on worms, not large fry and bloodworms. An excellent bait for chub would be a gudgeon. As a rule, in September they fish with a spinning rod, but a float rod will also be relevant. If the river is not big, fishing with a jig can give you a good catch.
How the fish bite in September. The bite increases when cool weather gives way to warm days. In September this is not a rare occurrence, so it is better to go fishing during the so-called “Indian summer”.
What fish to catch in September. Under a layer of leaves, perches and breams like to stand in small flocks. The easiest way, perhaps, is to catch roach during this period. Towards the end of the month, the biting of carp and bream almost completely stops. However, in September there is a great chance of catching chub, pike and catfish.
When is the best time for fishing in September? Warm, fine days are ideal for fishing. With the exception of fishing for burbot, in this case it will be more effective to go out at the end of the month, in rainy, cloudy weather.
Where is the best fishing in September? In September the fish begin to move away from the shore, so it will be better to fish from a boat. Small lakes and ponds are ideal for pike fishing. In warm weather it is good to fish in shallow water, and during cold weather it is good to go deeper.

October

What to fish for in October. One of the most effective fishing methods in October is a feeder. You can fish with float rods near deep shores. During this period, complementary foods should be chosen with a less pronounced odor. Maggot in combination with food bloodworms and bone meal are ideal.
How the fish bite in October. Fish activity decreases during this period. The water gradually becomes more transparent, and the fish behave more cautiously. The bite during this period is not stable.
What fish to catch in October. In the first half of the month you can still successfully catch silver bream and crucian carp. The second half of October is the time to catch predatory fish. During this period you can catch pike perch and asp, perch and bass. The pike also begins to actively peck.
When is the best time to fish in October? Fishing in October is characterized by later rises. The best bite starts at 9:00 and lasts until about sunset.
Where is the best fishing in October? It is more effective to fish further from the shore. Or near pools and dams. Fishing on the river will be more productive if you stick to the concave banks.

November

What to fish for in November. Both winter and summer gear are suitable for fishing in November. The fish are not bad for mugs and trolling. But the leadership remains with the spinning rod. Lures should be larger; rotating spoons can also be used. Using bright silicone fish will be effective.
How the fish bite in November. November is the peak time for catching predatory fish. In some species, the autumn feeding season begins, which can only be compared with the spawning period.
What fish to catch in November. It's time to hunt for pike. Catching perch will bring great results; they gather in schools and actively search for food. In November, it is not uncommon to catch pike perch and small roach. At greater depths you can still catch bream.
When is the best time to fish in November? It is better to start fishing after the sun has risen. Closer to 14:00 small fish gather closer and closer to the shore. You can catch roach throughout the day. But night fishing will not bring great results.
Where is the best fishing in November? In November it is already customary to fish on the first ice. Large rivers and large reservoirs are ideal. Large fish can be caught in the bays. Channels between reeds are suitable for pike fishing. In small rivers with low currents it is easy to get roaches.

December

What to fish for in December. It is best to use large spoons and spinners. If you use winter float rods, then you need bait. A bloodworm or small jig is suitable for it. Bran is actively used in combination with cake.
How the fish bite in December. Fishing in December is not particularly productive, this is due to the winter torpor into which some species of fish fall. Activity depends largely on the reservoir and weather conditions.
What fish to catch in December. Crucian carp, catfish and tench are among those fish species that fall into torpor. Excellent fishing for pike, perch, etc. during this period. In shallow water you can catch ruffe, roach and rudd. In December, burbot bites on almost any bait.
When is the best time to fish in December? Fishing on the first ice can please you with an active bite. The fish usually stay in the same places near the bottom. In early December, especially on calm days, fishing is more productive.
Where is the best fishing in December? In small bodies of water, with a lot of vegetation, due to insufficient oxygen, a good bite lasts no more than a few days. The most productive fishing is in flowing lakes. Fishing in frozen shallow waters gives good results.

Based on this, we can conclude that with sufficient preparation, armed with knowledge about the place, time and nature of fish behavior, a good catch is guaranteed all year round. Good luck and successful fishing!

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Laws and regulations of government bodies regulate the rules and requirements for each method of fishing. Their observance is necessary to maintain ecological balance in reservoirs and preserve the volume of fish. Fishing rules were created for each type of fishing, most of them adapted to a specific fishing basin.

Code of Laws and Regulations

General standards are described in the new fishing law - 166-FZ. Specific fishing rules are specified in Article 43.1. It specifies types of fishing, standards and deadlines, restrictions and the maximum permissible volume of production, and fines. This recreational fishing law applies to both legal entities and individuals. Fishing activities are regulated by other acts.

In addition, regional documents apply:

No. 293. Reservoirs of the Azov-Black Sea basin.
No. 283. It regulates fishing on the territory of Lake Baikal.
No. 347. The document applies to water bodies of the East Siberian basin.
No. 385. This fisheries law regulates the volume of catch and what can be fished in the reservoirs of the Far Eastern farms.
No. 13. Determines the fishing ban and fishing permits for the Northern region of the Russian Federation;
No. 453. Regulates when non-commercial fishing can be carried out in the Volga-Caspian fishery facilities.
No. 393. The document determines from what date and what you can fish in ponds, rivers and lakes of the Western region.
No. 319. Establishes harvesting rules and the permitted volume of fish caught in a certain period in the West Siberian territory.

The Federal Fisheries Agency monitors compliance with fishing standards. On its website you can familiarize yourself with the current legal documents and study in detail the clauses of the new law on fishing.

Fishing places and types

Fishing rules divide water bodies into two types - public use and cultural fisheries. In the latter, you can catch sport fishing objects, but you must obtain a fishing license. Mining in them is carried out on a paid or free basis. Members of specialized societies may be issued vouchers, which entitles them to preferential conditions.

Currently, the following types of fishing exist:

Amateur. The main sign is that the production will not be used as an object of sale in the future. Each region determines what can be fished with and a ban on activities during the spawning period.
Sports. The goal is to catch fish of a certain species with maximum weight and size. To do this, they go to the sport fishing site, pre-issue a permit, a fishing ticket, and draw up regulations based on the current legislation.
Promyslovaya. The peculiarity is the commercial component. The fish goes on sale. The type of prey is determined - red, white or black. After the license is issued, a ban on fishing for other types of fish automatically applies. In this case, it is permitted to catch a permissible minimum amount of a type of fish not specified in the license.

These types of fisheries also differ in the periods of prohibition of activities, fishing rules and the gear used. They are described on the Rosrybolovstvo website, but it is recommended to check the details at the local branch of the organization.

Fishing times and prohibited gear

In most cases, fishing during spawning is prohibited. Each region sets certain dates, most often these are spring and winter. Special restrictions apply to spearfishing - the fishing ban lasts longer than traditional fishing methods.

However, there are exceptions - you can plan fishing without a catch limit in certain places. These include thermal power plant channels, lock chambers, in areas located at a distance of up to 500 m from the dams. A large amount of potential production accumulates in these places. You can fish there during the ban, but in some cases a fishing ticket is required.

For recreational fishing, gear restrictions apply:

Any form of net fishing is prohibited;
use of special traps, with the exception of crayfish traps;
fishing for rubber in those rivers and reservoirs where salmon are found;
you need to know how many hooks are allowed - up to 10 pcs. on the rails for 1 person;
bottom seines and trawls of all designs;
fishing devices using hooks;
scoops or lifts, whose dimensions exceed 1*1 m, and the cell pitch is more than 10 mm;
traps;
piercing objects - spears, harpoons.

Spearfishing is regulated separately. In some cases, it is prohibited to use a light source when fishing at night. A special fishing ticket is also required. He is prescribed for hunting in a specific body of water. The requirements for underwater hunting are stricter than for classic fishing.

Illegal fishing methods

There is a general ban on certain fishing methods. The defining feature is a violation of the local ecological system, a large one-time volume of production. In addition to the fact that you cannot fish in the spring and during the spawning period, you cannot use the described methods.

These include the following:

the use of hooks and lights for spearfishing;
jamming using explosives, electrical devices;
trolling on a boat with a sail or motor with more than two baits;
organization of dams;
fish using girders (circles) if the number of hooks exceeds 10 pcs. per fisherman;
catching fish using the method of lowering a reservoir;
installation of structures such as huts on ice;
Fishing from a boat is not allowed during spawning;
There is a ban on fishing using firearms or pneumatic weapons.

To fish from a boat, you must register your craft. You also need to issue a fishing ticket for fishing using special methods, in particular spearfishing.

Catch rates

The law regulates the maximum permissible mass of prey. For members of the Society of Hunters and Fishers it is 5 kg, for all others - 3 kg. This is the daily norm, but if your stay on the reservoir takes more than 24 hours, it is allowed to exceed the norm twice. A list of prohibited species has been compiled for each fishery.

Additionally, the following characteristics are taken into account:

the minimum permissible size is regulated for each type of fish;
weight.

If these parameters are less than acceptable, the prey should be released into its habitat with minimal damage. Most often, these standards are indicated in the fishing permit or in the permit for spearfishing. As an example, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the data in the table, which shows the permitted fish species.

To measure the length of crustaceans, take the distance from the eyes to the end of the tail plates. This applies to crayfish; amateur crab fishing in Russia is prohibited.

Amounts of fines

In addition to the fact that there is a ban on fishing during a certain period and on specific types of potential catch, penalties may be applied in case of violation. Compliance with the rules is monitored by government inspectors who can audit the volume of fish and analyze the legality of using certain gear or fishing methods.

For failure to comply with the above rules, one of the penalties may be applied:

Fines, the size of which varies from 2000 to 5000 thousand rubles. Additionally, the boat, gear, and catch may be confiscated. This is a fine for catching fish with nets or other prohibited means. The basis for these actions is Article 8.37, part 2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
Criminal liability arises if the state or private organization suffered material damage in excess of 100 thousand rubles. In this case, an automatic ban on fishing occurs, fines of up to 1 million rubles, as well as imprisonment of up to 5 years are possible. Grounds: Article 256 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Fishery inspectors are given the authority to ban fishing in a specific place, check documents, equipment and catch. They can deliver violators to law enforcement officials and issue reports on the spot.

The catch and the rules described above should be taken as seriously as possible. Otherwise, not only the pleasure of fishing will be lost, but also the catch and gear.

What kind of fish are caught with a spinning rod? Chapter from Viktor Andreev’s book “Techniques and tactics in spinning”: optimal tackle, catchable baits, effective retrieves, technique and tactics of the spinning rod - what kind of fish can be caught and what kind can be caught with a spinning rod.

What kind of fish are caught with a spinning rod?

Theoretically, you can catch any fish with a spinning rod. The most common predators fishermen encounter are: pike, perch, pike perch, bersh, asp, catfish, trout, salmon, and brown trout. Semi-predatory chub, ide and grayling are also often caught, and you can also catch even relatively peaceful fish: sabrefish, rudd, roach, bream, bleak. If only we had this fish in our pond...

It is clear that each fish needs its own gear and bait, and there are fewer and fewer fish in reservoirs - so in reality, spinning anglers usually catch only 1-3 “close” species of fish: pike and perch, pike perch and bersh, ide and chub.. And this is still good - but sometimes they don’t catch anything... It’s not for nothing that they say that going fishing and going fishing are not the same thing...

The first choice is subjective: what kind of fish can you Catch with spinning?

The first question that arises even when getting ready for fishing is who, exactly, are we going to catch? The answer to this is largely related to our character and fishing habits. As they say, there is no arguing about tastes, so the following options are possible here:

Fishing for pleasure or for food?

In fact, the question is not posed entirely correctly, because the first does not at all exclude the second, and vice versa. However, for most spinning anglers, fishing is primarily relaxation and pleasure. Almost all fishermen from large cities who have to go fishing fall into this part - willingly or unwillingly. Indeed, now in 99% of such cases, the caught fish (if any) does not even justify the cost of gear and gasoline, not to mention boats, vouchers and overnight accommodations. But you can always have fun, because every rare fishing trip is a holiday!

It is clear that the measure of pleasure is primarily the number of bites and fish caught, and only then the weight of the catch. Therefore, many prefer to catch heels of perches better than one pike, even if it is twice as heavy. And to realize the passion for sports, you can use the lightest gear. Then a 100-gram “sailor” will bend the rod into an arc, and you will have to fish it out for several minutes. And it turns out that catching bleak on a spinning rod is no less exciting. Pike - anyone can catch it! And here you have to get smart! It’s no wonder that there are more and more fans of “ultralight”.

By the way, if there is no cat at home, then the “prey” is released back without regret.

If a spinner has a river at his side and goes fishing at least every day, then the philosophy is different. I want not only to relax, but also to have some fish on the table! And here one pike already “outweighs” the heels of the perches in the minds of the heels - and there is something to brag about, and the wife has less work to do. Although there are a lot of romantics here too - they went out to the pond, threw a spoon, talked with the same fishermen... Is it normal, Grigory? Great, Konstantin!

Should you catch a specific fish or all of them?

It’s easiest for those fishermen who, for example, go only for pike. Moreover, no less than a kilogram. By the way, quite often you see spinners who have one spinner for all occasions - and it doesn’t seem to be retied until it breaks. It is from them that you usually hear phrases like: “They only bite here on yellow spoon bait!” Despite all their apparent simplicity, these fishermen are very mobile, they know exactly what they want and do not worry about choosing the optimal bait. Agree, this is better than carrying around a bunch of gear and not knowing what to grab onto.

The other extreme is to catch everything that can be caught. However, this requires a lot of different gear and bait, as well as enough time for constant re-equipment. And usually there is not enough time. And it’s very inconvenient to carry two rods and a box of bait with you when fishing from the shore. But on stationary fishing - next to a camp or car - it is quite possible to catch “everything”. For example, if small change starts to “beat”, running to the tent and taking an “ultralight” is not a problem. The same can be said about fishing from a boat, where 2-3 equipped spinning rods will always fit.

Between two extremes there is always a “golden mean”. Therefore, most often, some kind of compromise-universal option is used, which allows you to catch at least 3-4 of the most interesting species of fish with one tackle. And even if such gear is not ideal for a particular type of predator, it is optimal for interesting multifaceted fishing and is mobile.

By the way, for relative versatility, just an additional spool is enough. Wrap a thinner monofilament thread there and you can quickly switch from pike to perch. After all, even a relatively hard spinning rod will cast a small bait, but on a thin line. And by weakening the friction brake, we will protect the weak lips of the “striped” from breaking when hooking and retrieving. Another example is that an additional spool with thin “braid” will allow you to quickly switch from medium-weight heads to the lightest jigs for small (such as perch) or “unexpected” (such as ide and chub) predators.

Should I catch trophy fish or all of them?

A special group of spinning anglers are fans of trophy fishing. As a rule, they do not recognize prey smaller than a kilogram, and the “norm” is usually considered to be 2-3 kg, although they often catch “crocodiles” weighing 5-10 kg. However, such fishing requires not only special gear (and, as a rule, a boat), but also a special tactical approach. And most importantly - patience!

So, choose for yourself what suits you best.

The second choice is objective: what kind of fish can you CATCH with a spinning rod.

The second choice is no longer associated with the fisherman, but with the biting activity of predators. Although here the decision is not at all clear and depends to a large extent on our temperament.

The classic question “what to do?” stands before every spinning angler on every fishing trip.

Look for active fish or tease out passive ones? Or wait steadfastly for the “exit”? Or maybe switch to other types of predators?

To be honest, I myself still do not have a clear answer to all these questions. Too much may depend on specific conditions. There are a ton of options, but it’s still impossible to evaluate them correctly. After all, if you catch one, there’s simply nothing to compare it with, and even in a group, everyone has their own level and their own preferences. And age matters too.

I remember that in my younger years, the gear was “minimal”, and I didn’t know many catching places - therefore, the catch was mainly gained “with my feet”. Remember the saying: “For a passionate fisherman, ten miles is not a detour”? I wanted to see everything quickly, check every river and lake. Slowly, bodies of water were recognized and experience accumulated. Lately (perhaps this is due to age) I have become more inclined to “persuading” fish with new baits and sophisticated fishing techniques. Naturally, on 100% verified “points”.

After all, the fact that the bite is better “around that corner” is not at all a fact. If there are reeds and sedge everywhere, the fish should take about the same. But if there is a hole or a roll around the corner, run there!

That is, if our reservoir does not have clearly defined catching “points” (both visible and invisible), then the fish are distributed here relatively evenly. This means that its accumulation can be found only in “hidden” places - on edges, “tables” or in snags - which are detected either with the help of an echo sounder, or by continuous “combing”, or by chance. What if you get lucky?

On the other hand, the activity of predators in the water area can vary greatly. This is especially true for those that feed mainly on large prey. For example, a seasoned pike can swallow fish up to a third (and some sources believe up to half) of its own weight. It will take 1-2 days to digest such a hearty lunch. And, as you know, “crocodiles” stay alone, and they don’t like competitors near them. Therefore, sometimes even in interesting areas there may not be a bite for the whole day. This means that there is no point in staying here for a long time - you need to look for active and hungry fish in other places. Paradoxical as it may seem, when the bite is bad, it is often high-speed fishing that helps out, allowing you to check the largest possible water area for an active predator.

If predators feed on small fish, then their activity is much higher. After all, in order to get enough, a hunter needs to catch more than one “little one,” and they will be digested several times faster. Therefore, unlike pike, catching perch and pike perch is in some ways easier. In addition, collective predators are fundamentally more greedy, because in a flock the law “whoever has time, eats” is constantly in force. This means that a wide search for fish is especially important here for the spinning angler.

By the way, determining how long ago a predator ate a meal is not so difficult - you just need to gut it and see what’s in the stomach. If 2-3 caught specimens turn out to be “empty”, then there is a high probability that other fish are also hungry. After all, both solitary and schooling predators often feed with a certain cyclicity: depending on time, weather or the presence of accumulations of forage fish. Therefore, the empty stomach of prey (which in pike can be determined even by touch) is already a reason for some optimism.

However, there are periods when, due to some abnormal weather phenomena, the fish bite throughout the entire water area sharply worsens. For example, total lack of biting is often observed during sudden pressure surges, magnetic storms or other unfavorable conditions. In these cases, it hardly makes sense to move around the water area a lot - even if the predators are hungry, they are still not active due to their painful state. Here it is better to stop at a known catching place and try to “torture” the fish with smaller baits, and even with the slowest and, moreover, uneven retrieve.

The same can be recommended when predators are clearly “capricious.” That is, the fish seems to follow the bait, and sometimes even tries to grab it - in any case, some pokes and delays are felt. Probably, in this case, you shouldn’t look for something else, somewhere far away, whether it will bite or not - but it’s better to try to “torture” what’s nearby. But here you already have to get creative with both baits and wiring. True, when you know for sure that there is fish, that it is somewhere nearby, fishing becomes much more fun.

Fortunately, every cloud has a silver lining. After all, a fish cannot die of hunger; it still has to eat. Therefore, short-term, and even total lack of biting, when favorable conditions occur, will certainly be replaced by a good bite - and perhaps even “eat.” Just don't miss this moment!

By the way, unfavorable conditions for fish and bad weather, in our understanding, are not at all the same thing. Often it’s the other way around - unexpected zhor is observed, for example, in strong winds, and even with rain. And even in late autumn or winter - seemingly at a minimum water temperature - sometimes you get such a bite - you will never forget!

Well, for those who don’t want to wait for weather by the sea, there is a backup option. It is no secret that different predators hunting in the same area and even at the same time live “out of phase” with their competitors. That is, if the pike is passive, that means the perch is active, and vice versa. Or another example, when a peculiar order of the evening “out” for the riffle is observed - first the asp, then the chub and, finally, the pike perch. Our decision in both cases is logical - to switch to catching another, now more active predator.

But if the predator is still “defending” itself, fishing tactics should be based on the fact that we ourselves should actively look for fish, and not vice versa. Considering that “settlement” places are usually holes or snags with a quiet current, you should consistently and leisurely fish all potentially suitable places.

A special case is catching an “emerging” predator. Each body of water has “temporary” fishing spots to which predators go periodically throughout the day - for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And sometimes - only for dinner. Since the fish clearly comes out to have a snack, it is very active at this time. It happens that you find an interesting place on the echo sounder, throw it and throw it - it makes no sound. Move away a little, someone else stands on your “point” and begins to drag one fish after another. You come back and you get bite after bite. This is the “way out”!

It is clear that for the “coming out” predator it is no longer the bait itself that is important, the main thing is to cast it in time. Therefore, it is useful to spend the whole day on duty yourself or with friends - and gradually create a “schedule” for biting. Often such a schedule is maintained with an accuracy of half an hour for quite a long time - until significant changes in the level or condition of the water occur. In the meantime, we are very lucky - we can fish “by the hour.” Imagine, someone kept throwing and throwing all day - and nothing! And we came or sailed in the evening for an hour or two - and got caught! Beauty!

Several forgotten ways to lure and catch fish that our grandfathers used. Lures, attachments and lures that were once used for fishing are fishing tricks.

A very interesting and effective bait (bait) is made from calcined sand.

To do this, sand was heated very strongly on a large baking sheet, then sunflower oil (natural, homemade) was added to it, and various natural flavors were added to the sand. They take parsley, mint, dill, hemp, oregano, anise, and so on and so forth.

Sand works for several days.

You can use a button to catch bream, silver carp, carp, and carp. A piece of bread crust or cake was tied as bait, and a round or oval button was tied a little higher on another fishing line or thread.

The trick is that the fish, having swallowed the bait, will swallow the button along with it. Since the button is inedible, the fish will spit it out through the gills rather than through the mouth.

Having emerged through the operculum, the button will hold the prey firmly enough in this simple trick. And now all that remains is to pull it ashore and cook the fish soup.

Porous clay bricks were boiled in a large pot in the courtyard of the house, and various aromatic herbs were added to the water (as with mint, hemp, anise, parsley, oregano, and so on).

As soon as the water boiled away, the herb was added again, water was added and again boiled for a long time, until the brick acquired a persistent smell of aromatic herbs. Then they delivered a hot brick and dipped it in sunflower oil. We used freshly squeezed homemade oil, where there is a smell of seeds.

Upon arrival at the fishing site, this so-called bait was thrown into the water where they were going to fish. The fish gathered near the deliciously smelling, herb-soaked brick, and the fishing rod was cast closer to the place where the brick lay.

Underwater wreath for fishing

In reservoirs where the bottom is pebbly or sandy and without reeds, mud and algae, in the spring, before spawning, pine wreaths are lowered to the bottom. They are made with a diameter of 2-3 meters from pine spruce branches, tied with ropes and a weight is tied so that the wreaths lie at the bottom.

When the fish come to spawn, they will spawn in these “nests” and naturally live here all summer, because their offspring are here and they need to be taken care of. And where there are ordinary fish, there are predators. So you need to catch them in this water area.

Forgotten baits of antiquity

Our grandfathers had equally effective baits, but of course no one knows about them anymore.

Here are a few:

Tail of a small crayfish– carp bites well at the end of summer.

Fresh squid and shrimp cut into strips– pike perch bite very well on them, even when there is not a single bite in the summer heat.

Ground raw into minced meat, fresh chicken or duck or turkey liver, frozen squid juice– a very attractive delicacy for pike perch and its relatives.

Entrails from freshly caught pike and thrown as bait - a huge chance to catch this predatory fish, since pikes do not recognize the smell of whose offal the water brings them.

Catching crayfish with a ring

But you can deceive crayfish even easier:

You need to attach a fishing line (strong thread or thin rope) to the end of the fishing rod, it can be an ordinary branch, rod or small stick, and to it a small ring of wire with a diameter of 5-7 centimeters. For a 99 percent result, attach a piece of raw lard to the ring, which has been left in the sun for several days to create a scent.

This device must be cast from a low but steep bank, preferably where there are snags or tree roots. You can attach something like a float for convenience. When the crayfish grabs the ring, you must pull slowly, without jerking, so as not to scare this underwater animal. Place the caught crayfish in a basket with fresh grass and.