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Many fishermen, and especially beginners, do not know that they start catching this fish in the month of September, although its zhor begins in October-November. Burbot prefers cold water, so in the summer it is at a depth. It is believed that it is best to catch it when the first frosts appear at night. This big fan of ruffs spawns in December-February, when other fish lose their activity.
In order to catch this interesting fish, you just need to prepare the required tackle.
Tackle for catching burbot in autumn
To catch burbot, fishermen use two types of gear: a long fishing rod or a line. Most likely, they are used based on the activity of a given fish when it rises from a depth closer to the surface. When she spends a lot of time closer to the bottom, then you can use the “donk”, and when she is closer to the upper layers, you can put a line. Some “specialists” believe that the “donk” and the line are similar, but this is not so, they are completely different gear designed for certain fishing conditions. The bottom rod can have 1-2 hooks, no more, and the line can have 10-20 or more hooks, depending on the length. The line, as a rule, is installed on stretch marks and blocks the riverbed over the entire width. In stagnant water, on a pond or lake, its length can be different.
The subtleties of burbot fishing on the bottom tackle in the fall
Bottom tackle is very easy to make with your own hands, and it is the main one when catching burbot in the fall. “Donok”, as a rule, is thrown several times, which makes it possible to cover, when fishing, a large area. At the same time, you can find a warm place so as not to freeze near the water. If housing is nearby, then you can go home and go to bed calmly, and in the morning come and check the fishing rods. The main thing is to fix them well so that the fish cannot drag them away.
Benefits of bottom fishing
Bottom tackle is very popular among anglers because of its versatility and simplicity. On the “donka” you can catch almost all types of fish living in the river, you just need to use the right bait for this. Moreover, “donks” can be used all year round: in winter, summer, spring and autumn. Bottom gear has a number of advantages over other types of gear:
- A bottom fishing rod is usually not held in hands.
- It can be used in any wind and in any current.
- A bell attached to the rod will notify you of a bite in time.
- For its manufacture, you can use any fishing accessories.
Features of tackle for burbot
A bottom rod for burbot has no features that would radically distinguish it from a bottom rod for other fish, since the specifics of fishing are identical. The main feature is the use of a thicker fishing line (0,4-0,7 mm), but less long than when catching other fish.
The fact is that there is no need to throw far. As a rule, bottom tackle has a length of no more than 10-15 meters. A sinker and a pair of leashes are attached to the main fishing line, 30-35 cm long from a fishing line with a diameter of 0,2-0,4 mm. All tackle is mounted on a reel of any shape, from any available material: wood, plywood or plastic.
Transfer to burbot
Bottom tackle is somewhat different from bottom tackle by the presence of a large number of hooks. The presence of so many hooks makes this tackle less attractive, although many fishermen use it to catch not only burbot, but also other fish. Setting the line takes a lot of time, but the presence of a large number of hooks makes it very catchy. The problem of setting the line is also in the fact that you have to catch it at night, when visibility is limited.
For its manufacture will be needed:
- Main line or line. Many fishermen use a cord to make a line. It is more reliable, especially on the course.
- Sinker 100-250g.
- Fishing line for leashes with a diameter of 0,2-0,4 mm.
You can argue a lot about the technique of catching on line, but it requires a special approach, since a large number of hooks on tackle creates certain problems. As bait when catching burbot, you can use both live bait and other baits of animal origin.
Burbot is a predatory fish and quite voracious
Any animal food will go as bait: leeches, worms, frogs, chicken giblets or pieces of dead fish.
In order to make bottom gear with your own hands, you must have:
- Fishing line with a diameter of 0,4-0,7 millimeters.
- Oblong sinker (50-250g) depending on the current.
- Leashes made of fishing line 0,2-0,4mm.
- Hooks 7-10 numbers.
- Carousel
The thickness of the fishing line is chosen depending on the size of the burbot that lives in this river.