Grayling in autumn: places of its parking, habits and fishing

Grayling is a strong and beautiful fish that lives in cold mountain rivers. It is found in the northern regions of Russia, where fast mountain streams, lakes and small rivers flow. Autumn is one of the most attractive seasons for hunting the red-fin. Many fishermen are eagerly awaiting changes in nature, go to the gilded shores, getting ready for a difficult fishing. Excitement and pleasure will be complemented by the absence of midges and mosquitoes.

Where to look for grayling in autumn

Every week, and then every day, it will get colder. There are fewer and fewer insects flying over the surface, and more and more appetite. The living creatures of reservoirs strive to work up “fat” before winter. Grayling changes the habitual places and hunting methods.

September grayling

Feeling the approach of cold weather, autumn grayling becomes active in search of food. In early September, it can still be found in the surface warm layers. He continues to watch vigilantly for low-flying “targets”. Pretends to be splashes and circles on the water. The greatest activity occurs in the midday hours. Within a month, migration begins, forcing fishermen to look for underwater paths and “travel” along the coast in search of catching points.
What affects grayling biting in autumn [/ caption] In September grayling can be found:

• at the borders of the whirlpools;
• at the places where small rivers flow into the lake, ponds;
• on shallow rifts and whirlpools;
• under the overhanging bush.

A calm reach after turbulences, where water brings food and small animals, will be promising.
Grayling parking on the river in autumn [/ caption]

October time

Less and less often, grayling approaches the coastal zones, preferring to look for food in the middle and deep layers. It prefers to swim in calm waters or at the junction of a stormy stream with a quiet backwater. Catching points will be exits from the curbs and pits, since the grayling is not yet ready to finally move to winter camps. A boat and an echo sounder will help the fisherman. The food supply has decreased significantly and competition in obtaining food has increased. During this period, grayling is at its peak. Autumn zhor begins. Biting is possible all day long. How to catch grayling in October – video report from the shore of a reservoir in Siberia: https://youtu.be/uAWPt41ifcA

Catching grayling in November

Grayling no longer rises to the surface in November. It finds its refuge in the bottom layers. Saves energy in quiet, calm streams, without going out onto the rapids. Prefers lower reaches, flowing lakes. Concentrates on rocky areas and hard ground. With the appearance of the first sludge, he searches for open water. You can expect a bite only after scouting catchy places. The activity is manifested in the period from 11-14 hours. In fine, calm weather, fishing can last until dark.
Parking behind the fallen trees [/ caption]

Autumn lures and baits

With the beginning of autumn, grayling is not picky in the choice of food. Artificial baits and natural baits are used as additives in the diet. Earthworms from the soil of the reservoir will be preferable to other relatives. Vypolzkov washes away during floods and coastal waves. The fish tasted and smelled the food. Larvae, grasshoppers and maggots are a protein storehouse for fattening.
During this period, living creatures still fly over the water surface, which means that artificial flies are successfully used. The choice of color depends on the natural tones of the pond. In the arsenal, it is recommended to have from gray to dark, green and yellow-cream imitate caddis larvae. Observe the water surface. If circles are visible on the water, the grayling is chasing floating food. Fly fishing tackle is used.

Popular dry flies for catching grayling in autumn

Superpupa

It has increased buoyancy thanks to a special lubricant.

CdC-Dun

Hooks number 18-16, base – duck feathers.

Mayfly deer wing

Imitation of an adult mayfly

Caddis realistic wing

Adult caddis flies.

Red Tag

A station wagon with a bright point of attack. With the approach of cold weather, grayling in the fall goes to the depth. Yes, and the fingers are freezing, making it difficult to plant the animals on the hook. Wet flies, spinners and wobblers for catching grayling are becoming relevant.

Popular wet flies

Weighted, sinking bait that plays in the water column.

Caddis flies in a house with a head

The fly is carried out in the rapids or in the bottom layers.

Hare’s Ear

Knitted from hare wool. All-season bait.

Free living caddis flies

“Bomzhik”. He does not build a house, but prefers to raft.

Pheasant Tail With Head

“Pheasant tail”. Imitation of the larva of a mayfly butterfly, which is distributed throughout the world. Not found only in Hawaii and about. Saint Helena in the Atlantic Ocean.

Loop Wing Emerger

Mayfly model.

How to tie an artificial fly to a fishing line

Knots used:
Palomar , Clinch, Blood Knot, Rapalla. The option for mounting the tackle can be viewed in the video on the topic of a simple tackle for catching grayling: https://youtu.be/n_VBc2YxdBM In the photo there is a knot for tying a fly to a fishing line:

Spinners and wobblers for spinning grayling

There are spinning lures for grayling proven by real trips.

Smith ar-spinner

Silver and gold spinners are used to catch grayling in Siberia on transparent Baikal.

Spinner BlueFox

The second number is the most common. Initially, it was developed as a pike, but later it caught grayling in the autumn on small rivers.

TABURO TROUT 35S

Wobbler Z-deepens up to 40-50 cm, suitable for fast and shallow mountain streams.

Smith 1C-minnow

Swimming miniature “kid” for catching active grayling in October.

Aglia Long №2 The famous Mepsovka model has proven itself well on Siberian rivers. Fishing for grayling in autumn is an exciting activity. You can fish with various tackles, based on the conditions and characteristics of the reservoir.

What tackle can you use to catch grayling in the fall

Many of them are available for both experienced anglers and beginners.

Grayling on a float rod

It is used on small rivers with weak currents and on banks overgrown with vegetation, on minor rifts. The length may vary. It is convenient to fish with sticks up to 4 meters from a boat and on narrow mountain rivers.
Bologna rods from 6 – 7 meters are justified in a fairly wide and open space. The letterhead material must be flexible and durable. Autumn grayling is active and will not give up without a fight. The float is used with a special hole for pouring water just before fishing. This allows you to achieve the required weight of the tackle. Often, the float is removed and caught in the wiring using flies or natural bait (grasshopper, etc.). The line is chosen with a diameter of 0.15-0.25 mm. Fluorocarbon is recommended
… The leash is 10% thinner than the main cord. It is better to take an inertial coil. Provides smooth descent and the ability to control the line tension with your thumb. Crochet hooks are numbered 6-9. The sliding weight will not reduce the sensitivity of the installation and (approximately 15-20 gram weight) are fixed 20-30 cm from the hook.
Float grayling rig [/ caption] The option for setting up the float tackle and shipping the floats is suggested in the video: https://youtu.be/zDHvcjs2N7A You can see the equipment of a fishing rod for catching grayling without passing rings here: https://youtu.be/5KKa1V5LaA8 Fishing tactics for grayling on a float rod in autumn differs from summer. You should not look for a “sailboat” in the depths, because there he only spends the night and rests. It feeds in the surface layers, it can come to the shore. This is typical for early and mid autumn. The water is transparent, so it is more convenient to stay upstream of the promising place where the bait can be delivered by rafting. The bite is fast and swift, the float goes sharply to the side to the depth.

The grayling’s lip is thin and an amplitude jerk will tear it. Therefore, you need to hook it with a wrist movement in the opposite direction from the displacement of the float.

Pull out slowly, without lifting to the surface and meet with a landing net. Instead of a hook or fly, you can use a jig. The method is relevant in late autumn, when fishing for grayling from the depths.
The jig works in autumn [/ caption] As a rule, no special rods are used. When fishing in the current, the jig is thrown into the stream and allowed to sink to the bottom. With a slight jerk, you need to raise the weight and lead it in the water column, performing narrow pulls of the rod to the sides, complementing the game. In stagnant water, lightly tap the form with your finger during posting. Small shivers will brighten the animation. The equipment of a float rod without passing rings is suggested here: https://youtu.be/5KKa1V5LaA8 What to catch grayling in late late autumn – a large grayling on a float rod: https://youtu.be/pKQj-MePrA4

Fly fishing

The method requires some skill, so it can be difficult for beginners. It is used in September-October, during the grayling period. Special rod 3-7 class, 2.7 – 3 m long. A distinctive feature is the structure of the handle and the location of the reel. The line is selected depending on the type of front sight and the class of the rod. Floating lines are used with dry baits. A sinking line or a floating line, but with a submerged underbrush, works with wet models. The temperature indicators of the water should be taken into account. Dry nozzles are used at values ​​of at least plus 10-12 degrees. When living creatures are still flying over the surface, sooner or later they fall into the stream. With the onset of cold weather, deep wet specimens are recommended. Installation of fly fishing tackle is represented by the diagram:
The undergrowth is selected in a conical shape. The wide part is attached to the cord, and the front sight is fixed at the narrowing. A special feeder coil is used, differing in class. For small rivers, category 3-4 is common. The bait is thrown into the stream. Fly fishing for large grayling in autumn – video report from a small river: https://youtu.be/lnVBOjWJZzM “Wet” is carried out in two ways:

• downstream rafting – a reference point for imitation of carried feed;
• pulling up against or across the rapids.

It is enough to deliver dry models to a catchy place, it is not required to adhere to the full imitation. Hungry grayling is not picky about the choice of prey. Simple Casting Technique:

1. Swing the rod so that the cord would stretch and break away from the water.
2. With a vigorous movement “remove” the line from the surface.
3. When swinging, wait until the cord is fully straightened and is behind your back.
4. Stop and move the line forward, pulling the line. Stop throwing when the angle between the water and the stick is 40-45 degrees. The last message is a light but biting brush movement.

Thus, you can throw at a distance of 20 meters or more.
How to cast [/ caption] You can watch the training option on the video:
 https://youtu.be/Xko-2TLpWLY with pauses. Fishing, like a float rod, is performed smoothly and persistently. The installation of the equipment contains the following main stages:

• wind the backing onto a reel;
• connect the cord to the backing;
• wind the main line on a reel and tie a loop to connect the underbrush;
• attach the undergrowth to the cord;
• tie the front sight to the underbrush.

You can get acquainted with the sequence of equipping the fly fishing tackle in the video master class: https://youtu.be/qxaoELemqSs

Bottom fishing rod – catching grayling on a noodle

Among fishermen it is called “balda”. Telescopic or compound spinning rod with rigid blank 3-4 meters long. Larger diameters are recommended. Inertial reel or “meat grinder” in size from 2500 with wound monofilament fishing line (150 – 200 m) with a thickness of 0.2 – 0.5 mm. A sliding float and a weight of 30 – 90 grams are put on the main cord. The lower position of the weight is limited by a bead stopper. A monofilament leash with a length of 1.0 – 1.5 meters is fixed to the cord through a loop or
swivel . Hook number 6-8 is tied.
Bottom tackle for catching grayling [/ caption] The option of setting the bottom fishing rod (Angarsk) is offered on the video: https://youtu.be/ayYuywQxjyo

Fishing technique

Throw the bait at the required distance. The float and rigging are carried away by the current. The sinker, moving along the ground, touches rocky areas and makes a sound. Raises a cloud of turbidity. All this attracts fish. If necessary, release the line or pull the line towards you. When biting, the float abruptly goes to the side or lies on the water, drowns. Further, it is important not to lose the catch. Autumn baits can be:
worms ,
maggots ,
bloodworms ,
caddis flies .

Feeder tackle

A feeder is mounted from the bottom tackle
. A feeder is knitted into the cut of the fishing line. Common patterns are:
Gardner’s loop , symmetrical and
asymmetrical loops .
Gardner’s loop [/ caption] The feeder is clogged with bait. You can choose bread crumbs as a basis. Animal components are recommended as “spices” in autumn: chopped worms, crustaceans, bloodworms, mollusks. Live bait is often used.

Spinning fishing for grayling

Light and ultralight spinning rods are attractive for catching grayling in the fall
. Possible equipment:

• fast or medium-fast action blank , 2.0 – 2.5 m long. Test: 10 – 15 grams;
• spinning reel size 1500 – 2000;
• monofilament line 0.2 mm or braid 0.12 mm;
• fluorocarbon leash with tensile load 10-15% lower than the main line.

With the grayling going to the depth at the end of autumn, the parameters of the rig can be increased. When fishing on the current, the “demolition” technique is popular. Throw the bait across the stream and let the spinning and oscillating lure sink to the bottom. Raise the spinner with a short stroke of the rod and wait for free planning. The movements are repeated, while the bait is carried downstream. Do the same manipulations when winding the cord. The duration of the fall of the lure after the dash should increase with a decrease in the grayling activity. At the end of autumn, a smooth, uniform wiring is used in the bottom layers. Fishing for autumn grayling in Siberia for spinning is proposed – video report: https://youtu.be/etUlfmBjYkE

Tips and Secrets

Experienced anglers share:

• the lower the water temperature, the more calm the grayling prefers in autumn;
• when fishing on rapids, in a stormy stream, you should stand with your back to the current. The swirls after the feet convey fine litter and pebbles to the grayling, attracting fish. If the biting has stopped, you can stomp on the spot;
• for training the final stage of fly-fishing – the wrist send, it is recommended to remember the movement with a brush when driving in a nail with a hammer;
• to assess the transparency of the water, go into the water (in a suit, boots) knee-deep. Clearly visible feet indicate the purity of the stream, the reservoir. This should be taken into account when choosing the color of the artificial bait. Grayling has excellent eyesight, and the unnatural background will scare the fish away.

Fishing for grayling in small rivers in autumn: https://youtu.be/rqPBSZsiP5E The autumn period for catching grayling is fleeting. The river “sailboat” must be “tracked down”, to understand its tactics and habits. This is a test of the angler’s readiness to apply various fishing methods and all the wealth of the arsenal. Persistent and persistent will not be left without worthy trophies.

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