Breeding, use and storage of mormysh on fishing

Both beginners and experienced anglers are familiar with such types of baits used to catch fish, such as
worms ,
maggots ,
bloodworms . For some lovers of winter fishing, such animal bait as mormysh is something new and unusual. Therefore, not all fishermen know how to properly use amphipods on fishing, to catch and catch, cook, and also to put gammarus on a hook while fishing. Mormysh is an excellent lure that is mainly used by float anglers and mainly in winter. In addition, it can be actively used as a
groundbaitor as an additional additive that can be used in the preparation of certain types of bait.
Rachok – amphipod [/ caption]

What a mormysh looks like – a photo and description of an amphipod crustacean

What is a mormysh, what is it like? Mormysh, or as it is also called gammarus, is a small crustacean – amphipod, which lives mainly in fresh water. Most often, this crustacean is found in the vastness of Siberia, in rivers with a weak current, lakes, and also small ponds.

However, Gammarus can also be found in the European part of the Russian Federation. It lives mainly at the bottom of water bodies. The remains of plants, as well as animals that fall under water, serve as food for it. In appearance, the mormysh is somewhat reminiscent of a small-sized shrimp (a photo of the mormysh can be found below). It is a natural food of natural origin for most subspecies of freshwater underwater inhabitants. It is suitable for fishing both peaceful and certain types of predatory fish. Anglers use a jig in the form of a bait, as well as an attachment that is placed on the hook.

Types of amphipods

Mormysh, or as it is also called – gammarus, is found in mainly fresh water bodies. However, there are species of this crustacean that can live even in brackish water. In domestic reservoirs, the following types of mormysh are most often found:

1. Gammarus Lacustris . As a rule, this type of crustacean is found in deep lakes and reservoirs. In addition, it can be found in small rivers with small currents. Prefers algae as food, as well as detritus. It is found in large quantities in small lakes, ponds, in which there is no fish. The size of the body of this crustacean can vary within 1-3 cm.
2. Gammarus roeseli . It is a European subspecies of Gammarus. Inhabits freshwater bodies of water. It feeds mainly on food of plant origin. As a rule, it is very active at night.
3. Gammarus pulex . The habitat of this species of Gammarus is coastal strips near rivers, as well as flowing lakes. In addition, it can be found in brackish water bodies. The average body size of this representative of Gammarus reaches 1 cm. It is distinguished by a nocturnal lifestyle. It is an omnivorous crustacean that, in search of prey, is able to crawl to the coastline of the reservoir.

There are a large number of different species of gammarus (amphipods) that live in domestic rivers, ponds, lakes, and even in reservoirs with salt, sea water. As a rule, mormysh is distinguished by a light yellow or brownish green color. However, you can often find amphipods, which have a transitional color. In domestic reservoirs, you can often find gammarus, painted in a brown, red color. In addition, there are subspecies of this crustacean that have absolutely no color (colorless).

Reference! Most of the different subspecies of Gammarus are found on Lake Baikal (about 250 species). In addition, this lake is inhabited by species of amphipods, which are called endemic (they live only in one separate place and are not found anywhere else).

Fishing application

In fishing, amphipods can be used both as a bait, bait, and bait. Mormysh is mainly used during winter fishing and is practically not used for catching fish in open water. This is due to the fact that in the summer season, it is much more difficult to get an amphip than in winter. As bait, gammarus can be used both boiled and raw (frozen or live). Dried mormysh, as a rule, is actively used in the form of bait to attract the attention of fish to the place of fishing or in a crushed state, as an additional ingredient when creating a variety of baits.

Application of a mormysh in the form of bait

Fishermen living in the northern latitudes of the country rarely use amphipods as bait. This is due to the fact that the structure of the body of this crustacean is very fragile and difficult to put on a hook. Most often it is used as a bait to lure underwater inhabitants to the place of fishing. To deliver the mormysh to the bottom of the reservoir, as a rule, special feeders are used. In this case, the feeder must be hung from the fishing rod, the bait must be placed in it and thrown into the reservoir. Some fishermen, going on winter fishing, simply throw live crustaceans with their hands directly into the water to feed the fish. However, in this case, you need to take into account one nuance. Live gammarus, thrown into the water, do not always begin to sink to the bottom of the reservoir. They can float to the surface of the reservoir and linger near the surface of the ice edge. To solve this problem,Siberian fishermen use a very interesting method of feeding fish, implying the use of such a bait as gammarus. They put a live mormysh in their hand, and with the palm of their other hand they slap it a little, thereby slightly stunning it. Due to this, living, but slightly stunned crustaceans thrown into the water immediately sink to the bottom of the reservoir. width = “650”]width = “650”]
Small mormys are used as groundbait [/ caption] It is worth noting that some fishermen use boiled mormysh as bait. It has a special aroma and a brighter color, which attracts the attention of fish much more intensely. In addition, in rare cases, dry gammarus can be used as bait. It can be used crushed or whole, or added to a variety of baits. However, when using amphipods as bait, care must be taken. After all, excessive use of this crustacean as bait can scare away fish.

The use of crustaceans as a nozzle

In the form of a jig, as a rule, it is used alive. It does not need to be placed on the hook deeply. At the same time, he is put on the tackle from the side of the tail. Thanks to this method of planting, the amphipod remains alive for a long time, retains its activity, thereby attracting the attention of the fish.

On a note! Some anglers use steamed crustaceans as a bait. They have a stable, bright aroma, as well as a bright color that provokes fish to bite.

Mormysh is a very catchy bait. It is popular among anglers, especially when fishing for perch,
roach , rudd, grayling. In addition, bream often bites on such a nozzle
. Mormysh is mainly used during winter fishing. However, as a bait or even a nozzle, it can be used in the summer.
Sometimes a mormysh will not help to provoke a fish to grip, especially if it is not active – underwater shooting of a perch that does not react to a falling gammarus: https://youtu.be/IdfNt8EYQd4

How to hook a jig on a hook

When using an amphipod as a nozzle, it is recommended to use jigs with a small body with a slightly curved hook. It is desirable that the length of the hook corresponds to the length of the body of the mormis. However, many anglers, to put on such a nozzle, quite successfully use ordinary jigs, with a long hook shank and a narrow pry. It should be noted that regardless of the type of hook selected, there are several different ways to properly bait the morphine.

Longitudinal way

It is the most common, frequently used method of attaching live bait to a hook such as a jig. To put such a bait on a hook, you need to gently take the Gammarus with two fingers, and then insert the sharp part of the hook right under the shell. In this case, the sting of the hook should pass exactly under the surface of the shell and not look out.
Longitudinal way of attaching the amphipod [/ caption]

Important! When putting on a hook, gammarus must be carefully handled so that it does not get damaged. It should be remembered that the shell of this crustacean is fragile. A live mormysh does not sit on the hook behind the head, as it quickly dies because of this.

Transverse way

The bokoplava can also be hooked on the hook in a transverse way. With this method of attaching to the tackle, the bait remains alive and active for a very long time. To put gammarus on a hook in a transverse way, you need to take it gently with two fingers and pierce it through the body. The puncture site should be as close to the head or to the side of the abdomen as possible.

On a note! The side puncture can be used to hook several Gammarus on the hook. For example, when fishing for such a large fish as bream, 2-3 amphipods are taken and, with the help of a side puncture, they are sequentially mounted on the sting of the hook.

Combined method of insertion with maggots – fishing sandwich

Some fishermen, while fishing for large fish, actively use the so-called “sandwiches” in the form of bait, which are made from gammarus and maggot. There are two ways to make such a nozzle. The first method involves putting the crustacean on the hook in a transverse way, when its sting is closed with maggot, which is put on with a stocking. The second method involves
putting the maggot on the sting of the hook by its middle. In this case, the jig is put on along the hook itself.

Need to know! When catching a careful, neat fish, the sting at the hook should not be noticeable after placing the bait. For example, when fishing for fish such as perch, any positioning method available will do. However, to catch such cautious fish as bream, the hook must be properly masked
.

https://youtu.be/2XZDfT5fEH4

Artificial copy

The jig can be used not only in the form of a bait or bait. Also, this crustacean serves as a prototype for creating so-called artificial baits. In appearance, it looks like an amphipod, but it is made of artificial materials. Silicone jigs are mainly used in
milling and jigging. Perch, roach, rudd actively bite on such an artificial bait. Recently, baits made of edible rubber have become more and more popular, as they have a good level of catchability. Also, artificial jigs are made in the form of jigs:
Artificial jig [/ caption]

How to get amphipods

People living in the city, as a rule, buy gammarus in specialized stores (such a nozzle is usually called gammarus fish food). In addition, you can buy such a bait in online stores, make an online order. However, there are several different ways that allow quite successfully to independently get a crustacean in nearby water bodies. At the same time, it should be noted that the fish bite much more willingly on the mormysh, which is taken from the reservoir where fishing is planned.

Fishing of crustaceans using the “industrial” winter method

This method involves “scraping” gammarus directly from the bottom of the ice. For this, a special scraper is used, which is made of a box upholstered with a fine mesh. A brush is located on one side of the scraper, and a long handrail is attached to the other. To catch the crustacean, the scraper must be lowered into the hole, and then carried out, leaning it against the surface of the ice with a brush, under water. Thus, after each run, the crustaceans that previously sat on the underwater ice edge will fall into the scraper. https://youtu.be/InIT5R1DQhA

Using straw in flour

When harvesting gammarus, you can use a sheaf of straw with flour sprinkled on it. Such a sheaf should be placed at the bottom of the reservoir and periodically (once every 24 hours) checked for the presence of crustaceans. This method allows you to catch not only mormysh, but also
caddisfly , which is a very catchy bait, adored by almost all fish.

Using a trap

You can also use a special trap to catch the amphip. A fine net or a rare fabric, tulle is perfect for making it. Put a small piece of bread in a cloth or net and wrap it. Then you need to attach a small weight to the trap and place it on the bottom of the reservoir. After immersion in water, the crustaceans will begin to actively crawl into the bundle, from which they can be easily retrieved. How to get mormysh in winter – visual video: https://youtu.be/j29DT6aRqr4

Cooking methods

Mormysh is a catchy bait and an excellent bait. It can be used live, boiled, or dried. It is easy to use a crustacean alive. To do this, you must carefully put it on the hook. To boil gammarus, you need to take a saucepan, pour water into it and put it on fire. After the water boils, put the crustaceans in a saucepan on a sieve. After the mormysh acquires a bright orange color, it must be removed from the water. In addition, fishermen actively practice such a method of cooking gammarus as steaming. To do this, live crustaceans are placed in a saucepan and poured with boiling water for 2-5 minutes. Then they are taken out with a strainer and placed on a napkin. Drying is used if long-term storage of crustaceans is planned. In this case, it is recommended to dry them directly in the oven,at a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius. This is due to the fact that with simple drying, for example, on the street, the crustaceans will, of course, dry out, but they will quickly rot. While drying the crustaceans in the oven, the doors of the stove should be ajar, and the future bait should be mixed periodically.

How to store

It is not difficult to store Gammarus frozen or dry. However, many fishermen are interested in a completely natural question: how to keep such crustaceans alive? It is best to use a jar of water to store such a nozzle. It should be placed in a dark and cool place (cellar, refrigerator). You can put some gravel or pebbles on the bottom of the can. In addition, you can store a live morphine in the same way as bloodworms. To do this, it can be placed on well-moistened moss or wet grass. You can also use a box with a damp pad made of felt for storage.

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