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The only representative of cod in fresh water is burbot. It comes across extremely rarely, but for a true fisherman it is a real trophy. Burbot fishing in October is just beginning, until this period he humbly rested.
Who is burbot
Burbot is not known to every angler, many, due to inexperience and ignorance, often confuse it with catfish, but these are completely different representatives of the ichthyofauna of our reservoirs. Catching burbot in the summer is a waste of time, its season begins as soon as the water cools down.
Distinctive features of the behavior of burbot are:
- low activity in spring and summer, when air and water temperatures are high;
- after the temperature drops, the burbot will not immediately go out to feed, he will wait for inclement weather with wind and rain;
- The fish has a certain route for finding food, it never turns off from it.
It should be understood that the representative of cod is a predator, its capture from the shore is carried out on baits of animal origin. Plant baits are not to his liking.
Burbot habitats are located in the north, the further north the reservoir, the larger the individual will be able to catch.
Where to look
That fishing has become successful, you first need to study the habits of the trophy and its habitat. Burbot will not live along the entire channel, he will choose for himself a favorite place with the following characteristics:
- successful capture of burbot will occur on a clean, rocky or sandy bottom, he does not like silt and dregs;
- a favorite place is a snag, if the bottom is heavily cluttered, then you can find more than one individual there;
- the confluence of streams and rivers also fell in love with the representative of the cod, he is happy to settle in such places.
Catching burbot in October on the Oka and other water bodies is primarily a search. Anglers with experience recommend finding burbot trails to begin with, fish only go in search of food along a certain route and never change it. You can determine where the burbot will peck by the presence of whirlpools, these places are also attractive to him.
The biting calendar depends largely on weather conditions, the faster the temperature drops, the sooner the time will come to catch the cod brother. At the first temperature drops, the biting of burbot will be weak, basically it will be necessary to look for it in the shallows, gradually the fish will move to greater depths following the potential food from fry and mollusks.
Fishing methods
Catching burbot on the Volga will be different from catching on smaller reservoirs. However, for any reservoir you need high-quality equipment.
There are several ways to catch burbot in autumn on a large or medium river, each of which involves the use of animal bait. Most often, a representative of cod fish:
- on the ground;
- on a feeder.
You can try spinning or float tackle, however, given the active night life and some features of swallowing bait, it will be difficult to catch in such ways.
Donka can be assembled with or without a rod. An excellent option for a snack came to us from our grandfathers, all the tackle was collected on a round reel, which is called a self-dump. It is installed on the shore after casting and fixed with a stick. In this state, the snack is all night, in the morning the fisherman checks what he has caught on the hook.
We collect tackle for catching burbot in the fall
The best method of catching a cod representative in fresh water is feeder or bottom tackle. They will be formed in approximately the same way, and the tackle will allow more active burbot fishing on the Irtysh and other rivers.
Tackle for catching burbot almost always has the following composition:
- a sinker is attached to the end of the base;
- about a meter before the load, a leash with a hook is knitted.
This is how blind equipment is assembled, but experienced anglers recommend making tackle with a sliding load. To do this, the base of the tackle is threaded through the sinker, and a stopper is placed in front of it and after it. Next, they knit a leash with a hook, this method will help to detect well not only burbot, but also other representatives of the animal world of the selected reservoir.
Rod
It is more reliable and more familiar for everyone to catch burbot in the fall on a donk using a rod. Most often, carp or feeder blanks are used for bottom fishing. The rod is chosen strong, it will be necessary when playing the trophy after the serif.
The most suitable length is 2,4-2,7 m, it is not recommended to use longer blanks, casting gear will be problematic.
Coil
It is advisable not to save, and equip the form with a non-inertia version with a baitrunner. This type of reel will allow you to easily bring out not only burbot, but also large catfish, while maintaining tackle.
Fishing line
Catching burbot in late autumn is carried out on coarse gear, for him this is not a hindrance. Thick monks are used as a base, 0,4-0,6 mm is ideal. If the choice fell on the cord, then its optimal thickness is 0,3-0,34, there is no need to install a rope.
As a leash, it is recommended to use thinner options, a monk is enough for about 3 mm thick, and a cord of 0,20.
When choosing a cord as the basis for collecting any fishing tackle, pay attention to its shape. It is better to give preference to round options, they will not give loops when casting, and if one is formed, it will be easier to unravel.
Sinkers
It should be understood that catching burbot on the Volga will require one weight of sinkers, and catching burbot on the Kama is completely different. It is based on the chosen reservoir and the depths at which fishing is planned and the load is chosen. The general recommendations are the following:
- for a deaf snap, a load with a swivel is chosen, but for a sliding one this will not work;
- the weight of the sinker should not be less than 40 g, but set the weight limit for the rod used.
An important criterion will be that the cargo lies perfectly on the bottom and is not carried away by the current. On rivers, sliding versions of a flat shape are more used, sometimes with lugs.
Hooks
Catching burbot on the bottom involves the use of large single hooks for the most part. Do not be afraid of large sizes, even a small-sized fish has a large mouth, which allows you to swallow large baits along with the appropriate hook.
Fishing in the fall on the feeder is carried out on hooks 8-12 numbers according to the domestic classification.
Doubles are also used, but their use is not always justified.
Findings
An important point in the collection of tackle will be the use of quality little things to connect all the parts of the tackle. Swivels, clasps, clockwork rings are chosen only of excellent quality and from a trusted manufacturer. It is not worth saving on these little things, sometimes it is a high-quality swivel that will allow you to pull out a large specimen of burbot or catfish while fishing.
When choosing accessories, you should not dwell on small options, the burbot is not afraid of rough gear, with zhor it captures everything in its path without fear.
Baits
Burbot on the Yenisei and other rivers perfectly perceives the bait of animal origin, vegetable options will leave him indifferent. So that the Trophy specimen does not pass by, it is advisable to take several types of bait with you, so you will definitely be able to interest the cod brother.
The best bait for burbot in October according to experienced anglers is:
- live;
- a piece of fish;
- leeches;
- frogs;
- creeps;
- dung worms;
- insect larvae;
- small crustaceans;
- chicken liver.
It is excellent to catch burbot on shrimp, and gudgeon is considered a delicacy for him. In most cases, several donoks with different baits are placed, according to bites, and determine the preferences of the fish.
Live bait
This method will be successful for catching burbot on the Volga, but small reservoirs are also not far behind. Live bait belongs to the universal types of bait for burbot, it works always and everywhere if a freshwater cod brother lives in a reservoir.
It is best to use a fish caught in the same reservoir as bait, burbot will not pass by:
- minnows;
- ruff;
- perch.
These three options work exclusively, but sometimes burbot may prefer only one species and this depends on the reservoir itself.
Catching burbot on the liver
This type of bait also perfectly lures the cod brother, an important indicator will be the freshness of the product used. If it is slightly smelly, then burbot can bypass it, but then catfish will covet.
The ideal option would be to catch chicken liver, he definitely will not miss this delicacy.
The liver for fishing must be prepared, it is placed in a bag and a whole piece is taken with them for fishing. They are cut into strips immediately before baiting on the hook.
Worm fishing
It’s not bad to catch a worm in the autumn, while crawling out is preferable to a dung analogue for it. For fishing, not one, but several worms are used at once. No more than two creeps are planted to catch a medium-sized burbot, and a bunch of dung can contain five.
It is the bunching of the bait on the hook that will allow you to drive away a trifle from the hook, which also wants to feast on the proposed delicacies. Burbot will be able to swallow such a delicacy without problems, so you can safely put several worms on the hook at once.
Lure
To enhance the bite, bait is used for burbot in the fall. You won’t be able to find this type of food in the store; they usually cook it themselves. To do this, use boiled peas, sunflower cake, breadcrumbs as a base.
So that he is not afraid, chopped elements of the bait are added to the finished bait. It is worth considering in advance what fishing will be carried out on, if on the liver, then its pieces should be present in the feed.
Flavors and attractants cannot be added.
When to fish on the feeder in autumn?
Experienced fishermen know that burbot is a nocturnal predator, which is why it is better to catch it in the dark. In daylight, it is almost impossible to catch him, during this period he hides at the bottom of deep holes or in a snag and does not react at all to the offered baits.
Fishermen come to the reservoir in advance, so that without flashlights they can find the most promising places. In daylight, you can also mark landmarks for re-casting.
Autumn burbot prefers inclement weather, so in rain and wind you will definitely not be left without a catch, unless, of course, you dare to get out onto a pond. It is possible to fish in complete calm, with conditionally high thermometer readings, but you should not hope to catch burbot. This is precisely the main explanation for why there are so few hunters for the freshwater representative of cod.
Often, to lure on the shore, they make a fire and make a lot of noise.
Technique of fishing
You also need to be able to catch burbot in the fall for a snack, one rod or one donk will not be the key to successful fishing. In order to accurately find the burbot trail, one fisherman sets out at least 3 rods on the shore.
The ideal option would be 5 snacks, while casting the bait is carried out at different distances relative to the shore. This will allow you to catch a large area at once and find out where the path of the fish is laid in search of food.
If there was not a single bite during the night, then most likely the place for the capture was not chosen very well. Next time, you should be more careful in choosing a fishing site.
It is difficult to determine the bite of a burbot, it simply swallows the bait offered to it, detects it and waits for the fight. This is where the difficulties begin, if the fisherman felt that the catch is on the hook, it is necessary to take it out of the water quickly and sharply. Otherwise, he will curl up and grab the bottom with his body, which will greatly complicate the task.
Fishing in October on the donkey is exciting, the main thing is to choose the right bait, collect strong tackle and be responsible in choosing the place of capture.