How to catch burbot in the fall: tackle and bait, live bait rigs

Catching burbot in autumn is considered to be the most successful, since it becomes especially active in autumn, when the water gets colder every day. You can catch a predator in the fall using a spinning rod, feeder,
bottom tackle or an ordinary float. To increase the chance of catching a good catch, you can use several tackles at once.

Where to look for burbot in autumn

According to experienced fishermen, the main task when fishing for burbot in autumn on the river is to find it. Of course, you can use the “random method” and one bottom tackle, but you will hardly get a decent result. The predator begins to actively peck as soon as it gets dark and continues until dawn. Therefore, before fishing, it is better to study the reservoir in advance, estimate promising points, and when it starts to get dark – throw bottom or feeder gear.
Zakidushka is the best and simplest tackle for catching burbot in autumn and early winter [/ caption] Finding places to fish for autumn burbot can take more than one day. It can usually be found in clear waters, on clean rivers with active currents. Also, the fish loves a rocky and muddy bottom. Areas with snags, places where small rivers and streams flow in or where an active current mixes with a calm one – these are all places where he can potentially live.
A place for fishing on burbot in late autumn [/ caption] On lakes where there is no current at all, a predator can be caught with a bottom tackle. Experienced anglers use multiple hooks and leave the rods on overnight. Burbot feeds on small fish, as soon as the season is close to frost, it begins to look for secluded places and moves deeper into the reservoir – here the desired predator will be located.
Parking burbot on the river, where it can be well caught in autumn [/ caption]

In September

September is the month when the water begins to cool down, and the burbot begins to take an active part in the processes of the reservoir. Many fishermen prefer to go out in autumn for this particular fish in September. At the very beginning of autumn, burbot still remains at a depth, but sometimes it can approach snags and the rocky relief of the reservoir. Steep banks and rifts are the places where it appears at night in September. The end of the first month, autumn is in the right, cold nights come – burbot approaches the shore, where the fisherman gets hooked. Prefers a hard bottom, at which time it ignores mules and places with no current. For daytime catching of a predator in September, the water has not yet cooled down enough, so night is the time for burbots. He actively feeds from the very sunset, this lasts about 2 hours. After a good dinner,the predator travels through the reservoir, it is already more difficult to interest him in food.

Catching burbot in October

In the middle of autumn, the water already has time to cool below 15 degrees, it is below this temperature that the burbot begins to be active. He does not like water with a temperature higher, therefore, catching this type of fish in summer is extremely rare. Together with the cold snap, October will be marked by a rainy season. Fishing with such conditions can cause certain difficulties, but who really feels good in this weather is burbot. Her favorite weather in October is rain and gusty winds. In October, he also prefers to hunt at night most of the time, looking for small fish, frogs, molluscs and other bait. But if October turned out to be cold, then from this month burbot passes into the stage of zhora, more and more often appears in coastal zones, and even fishing during the day can bring the desired result.
The rocky bottom of the reservoir and the place of confluence of rivers and streams is the most ideal area for catching burbot from the bank in mid-autumn.

In November

November is perhaps the best month to catch burbot in the fall. Many fishermen deliberately set off this month specifically for burbot, since during this period his activity is at a high level, and he is ready to grab almost everything that gets in his way. To successfully catch a predator this month, it is worth choosing a promising place in advance. If the temperature of the reservoir is already less than 6 degrees, then this is the very moment when the predator begins to move into the active stage of zhora. In November, the mustachioed and slippery handsome man lives in places where you can find enough profit. He is attracted by the parking of small fish at night. Beginning at dusk, November burbot can be found on streams and small rivers, where the current is relatively small, and on the lakes its favorite place is the coastal edges. It can be caught in pieces of fish, dead or live live bait,on a frog or crawling. It is possible to find his favorite place on a specific body of water only by the search method. The angler must use different gear until he finds a suitable spot. And when it is found, it can be used for more than one year, burbot rarely changes sites from year to year, unless the nature of the reservoir changes.
Burbot biting calendar – in autumn, the activity of the predator increases from September and lasts in October-November-December [/ caption]

What tackle, bait and bait are used for autumn burbot

One of the most popular tackle for the autumn harvest is the
donka . It is used both for catching burbot in the fall from the shore, and for winter fishing. During passive fishing, a girder is sometimes used. Almost any fish, worms, pieces of chicken, frog, crawling and even shrimp are suitable as bait. Ideally, live bait is used, which is found in the same reservoir as the predator. In general, burbot can also be caught on bait that is not intended for it, this very often happens during the period of active zhora.
When fishing for burbot in autumn, the best bait is live bait, or a dead fish [/ caption] Regarding spinning, the choice is very simple, just find a spoon or a silicone fish that looks like a potential predator’s prey.

Float tackle is used much less often, and only if burbot stands on the reservoir are close to the shore.

Bottom tackle

In order to catch burbot on the bottom tackle in the fall, you should use a powerful rod with a high-quality reel. There are no special criteria for coils, everyone chooses for themselves, based on personal experience and preferences. It can be either a
non-inertial , or an inertial reel The fishing line should not be too thin, but so that the predator could not break it. The best option would be a fishing line in the region of 0.35-0.5 mm, or a braid with a diameter of about 0.12-0.18 millimeters. Do not forget about the leash, this will protect the tackle from unexpected pike biting.
Donkey rigging when fishing for burbot [/ caption] A sinker should be tied to the end of the line, a leash and a hook a little higher. The length of the leash varies depending on the current and the topography of the reservoir. Length on average does not exceed 40-50 centimeters. You can cast over the shoulder or over the head, but only if a spinning reel is used. Next, you need to put the rod on the holders, hang a bite signaling device, it can be an ordinary bell or a specialized signaling device with lights. It remains to wait for a bite.
The combined burbot fishing tackle is a primitive, but effective tackle for catching a predator on the river [/ caption] During playing, the burbot is not able to provide decent resistance, so it stretches quite easily. Only his own weight can make you wonder if there is a snag on the other end of the line.

Feeder tackle

Today, almost every angler has heard of such a bottom variation of rods as a feeder. However, when fishing for burbot, the choice of the rod and the rest of the rig is important. To catch burbot in the fall on a feeder, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. A feeder rod of  sufficient length and stated load is suitable for fishing burbot . The feeder , the length of which is 3 or more meters with a test load of about 60 grams or more, is able to send bait and bait much further than a conventional bottom rod . This is important when fishing for burbot.
2. The reel should be selected as a spinning reel with a spool volume of at least 2500.
3. For burbot fishing, it is preferable to use thick fishing line or braid . Monofilament with a diameter of 0.3-0.4 mm will not affect the bite in any way and will give confidence to the fisherman. Braid with a diameter of 0.1-0.16 mm.
4. The burbot has rather poor eyesight, so you shouldn’t skimp on the leash . With a thick fishing line, you definitely shouldn’t worry about the safety of the tackle, so you can take a leash with a diameter of 0.2-0.3 millimeters.
5. It is better to use a square or triangular feeder . These are better kept at the bottom of the reservoir. Installation with a feeder [/ caption]
6. The main fishing time for burbot is at night. In this regard, it makes sense to use a backlight at the tip of the feeder or a full-fledged illuminated signaling device .

Installation of the feeder for fishing on the current [/ caption]

Fishing for burbot in the fall on the river on the current:

https://youtu.be/8gGB-0RTOj4

Float equipment

Float fishing for burbot is practically no different from fishing for ordinary fish, but there are some nuances:

• the fishing line should be much thicker and stronger;
• the hook and lead must be used of a much larger size;
• the bait is voluminous so that the little thing does not eat up the nozzle, the hook is matched;
• the rod must be able to support the weight of a large fish.

As bait, you can use ordinary dung worms, and it is better to plant them immediately in packs so that a bunch is formed. This type of bait is more likely to attract burbot. Alternatively, you can use chicken or fish fillets, and if the rod allows, then live bait.
You can put a bunch of worms on a large hook, so beloved by burbot [/ caption] To increase the likelihood of biting, you can tie several hooks at once, and if you plan to fish with live bait, you need to take care of a weighty sinker. Any components of animal origin can be used as bait. Some anglers use the entrails of chicken or fish, others hunt for worms and crawlers, then make a mixture that lures burbot with its smell. Fishing gurus use specialized flavors.
Burbot should not be hooked right away, since it does not swallow the bait, but sucks it in. When the float begins to show signs that there is something at the opposite end of the line, it is necessary to take a short pause and let the predator suck in the bait. This is very important when fishing with a float, otherwise the fish will simply leave. You need to hook it when the line is taut, and the float will lead.

Fishing with live bait in the fall

Fishing for burbot with live bait is not a difficult process, provided that the fisherman has at least basic knowledge of fishing. It is better to catch a predator with live bait in clean and cold waters. Live bait can be planted both through the lips and through the fin from above, directly above the back. Other options will be less effective, since the fish must move and lure the predator. You can cut the live bait into pieces, then instead of moving the burbot, the smell will lure. It is better to use a
ruff , gudgeon or
bleak as live bait . For greater efficiency, experienced anglers squeeze the bait a little so that it bleeds a little. The smell of blood lures burbot.

It is worth noting that this predator never chases prey, so bottom gear will become indispensable when fishing for burbot.

Catching burbot with live bait [/ caption]

The difference between fishing in early and late autumn

In September, the burbot is very lazy, especially if the autumn is warm. He can rarely leave his shelters, even at night, provided that the water is warm. But with the onset of late autumn and the first frost, the behavior of the predator changes in a good way for fishermen. Catching a burbot even during the day is nothing special. But at night, if the fisherman was able to find the very place where the burbot lives, then this is comparable to a gold mine. Catching burbot in early and late autumn – I saw a pond from the shore: https://youtu.be/kmMaGfTxO-Q

Tips and secrets of fishing for a mustachioed predator

Burbot has a fairly well-developed sense system and a fairly good sense of smell. He is able to pick up the most unremarkable vibrations in a body of water. Accordingly, in order to attract him, it is enough, for example, to use both spinning and bottom baits – heavy vibrators, silicone baits with a heavy load.
Burbot is also caught on spinning [/ caption] A common problem for fishermen is that burbot swallows the tackle too deeply, and it will take a lot of time to get enough of them. Therefore, it is recommended to arm yourself with additional hooks, leads and attachments. Burbot is caught from the very beginning of autumn until warming in spring. The lower the temperature outside the window, the greater the chance of catching a decent catch. The predator has very interesting habits. For example, he reacts positively to a fire that can be kindled on the shore. Anyone who knows the characteristics of this fish will never return home without a catch.

Catching burbot in the fall on the Chulym River – video from the shore:

https://youtu.be/W7sdGcBM59A Since burbot is not picky about food, you can approach the fishing process from a creative side. You can try using the most unusual baits, taking them with you in advance. However, do not forget that if there is no bite, there is no better bait than live bait.

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