In autumn, burbot becomes more active. Lowering the water temperature makes it especially active in the autumn. Burbot is caught on donks and zakidushki in the bottom layers of water. In order to count on a big catch, you need to know where and how to catch this predator.
Autumn burbot habits
When the autumn months come, the temperature of the air and water gradually decreases. For many species of fish, this leads to a decrease in activity, they begin to go deeper, preferring to be near the bottom pits. Burbot at this time, on the contrary, becomes more active, his interest in the world around him grows and in the autumn months he searches for food practically throughout the entire reservoir. For this breed of fish, autumn is the time of zhora. Many fishermen consider this season to be the best time to fish for burbot. This fish, despite the activity, is difficult to catch due to the fact that its number is gradually decreasing. Spawning in this fish occurs during the deafness. Autumn is the time when the burbot must prepare for it. The time of greatest activity lasts from mid-October until the time when ice appears. The best results are obtained by catching this fish on the donk,since at this time she lives at the utmost depth.
Where to look for burbot in autumn
On each reservoir you can find places where burbots are almost constantly. There are paths that they use most often when moving. Therefore, if you managed to find a place where you have already managed to catch this fish, you can stick to it in the future. Even if there have been no bites for a while, it is wise to be patient and try again. Among his favorite places, fishermen include the following:
- Deep plots next to steep banks.
- Reaches extending to a considerable depth.
- Places in a body of water located near the confluence of streams or small rivers. Burbot can be caught both in the tributary and not far from it.
- It is worth paying attention to those areas where there is a rocky bottom.
- At night, he can be found in the shallows.
Biting calendar by months
When the water temperature reaches 12 degrees, the predator leaves summer shelters and starts active hunting. This time usually occurs in early September, although sometimes burbot begins active hunting in the last decade of August. Active fishing for this predator in central Russia begins in the second half of September. In the northern regions of the country, it shifts two or three weeks earlier. Activity is observed up to frost and freeze-up.
What types of donoks and zakidushek are used for autumn burbot
If fishing takes place on a small river, you can use
feeder gear . A rod up to 3 meters long is suitable. You need to choose the right test. It should correspond to the total weight of the expected catch and the weight of the tackle. If fishing for burbot takes place on a full-flowing river, you need to take a rod 3.6 or 3.9 meters long. A reel of size 2000 can be
used . It is important that the line winds around it easily and also slips easily under load.
but also the classic bottom tackle… In this case, a sinker is attached to the main line. A swivel is attached to the end on a
clasp . On the other hand, a tungsten leash with a hook is attached using another clasp. The
Catching burbot with a canopy on the donkey – video report:
https://youtu.be/kmMaGfTxO-Q
Baits and baits
In the autumn period, burbot is ready to peck at a variety of baits and baits, but some of them are especially attracted to him:
- Burbot loves worms . They should be harvested no earlier than 3-4 days before fishing. 3-5 pieces are strung on the hook. They are conveniently stored in a small bucket half filled with earth and sawdust.
- Dreisenu bivalve can be used as bait . They can be easily found on the banks of any body of water in central Russia. In autumn, they move to depth. Therefore, you should stock up on this bait in advance. If you collect them, and then place them in a small pen made of twigs, then the shellfish can be used at any convenient time.
- Burbot bites well on live bait . In this capacity, any small fish is suitable – roach, bleak, ruff or gudgeon. When fishing, it is better if it is lively and agile, but this is not a prerequisite. Some fishermen trim the belly of live bait to attract burbot. This predator, seeing the fry’s insides falling out, often rushes at it.
- Another bait is a frog . The burbot bites well. The fisherman may have questions related to its storage for autumn fishing. It is difficult to catch it at this time of year, but it can be done in advance. It is most convenient to keep the bait frozen.
When fishing, you can also use other baits. These can be leeches, small pieces of fresh chicken, beef or pork. Also for this purpose, you can use offal. When choosing a bait, one cannot say which one will be better in a particular case. Usually fishermen find it out empirically.
Lure
Burbot can be caught without using bait. The baits are usually fragrant enough to attract a predator with their sight or scent. However, bait increases the chances of a good catch. To attract fish, they usually use crumbled worms, minced meat prepared in advance, made from fish, meat or offal.
How to fish – technique, tactics, features
When a bite occurs, the fisherman feels that he is pulling something heavy. A beginner may be frightened, thinking that the hook has caught on a snag. In fact, the burbot can simply curl up into a ring, which makes it difficult to play it. When fishing for burbot, it is difficult to overestimate the importance of line sensitivity. Sometimes he can swallow the bait and settle down right there at the bottom to calmly digest it. In this case, an inexperienced fisherman can easily miss a bite. When fishing, it must be borne in mind that the predator is actively moving around the entire reservoir. Sometimes his movements are difficult to predict. A
In September
Warm days are common at this time. At this time, the burbot becomes capricious. For him, rainy weather with a piercing wind is better suited.
In October
This is the month when the weather changes, the warm autumn is replaced by rains, winds, cold. The largest catch will be in rainy and chilly weather. At this time, it will be useful to use bait, attracting a predator. How to catch burbot on zakidushki in the fall – features of equipping a donkey for catching a mustachioed predator in October, bait, feed: https://youtu.be/m7kXNtRAly8
In November
At this time, the predator will find places where small fish accumulate. It will be attracted by the edge of the bottom, the places where streams and rivers flow into the reservoir and the like. To find a predator, you need to cast at different distances. Where it was possible to find a predator, fishing should be continued.
Tips and Secrets
In order to start catching burbot, you need to find a place where it bites. The easiest way to do this is to fish out the entire body of water. However, this search method is tedious. Experienced fishermen recommend that you first pay attention to the underwater pits located under the steep coast. In the daytime, these places are the most promising for catching this fish. At night, burbot moves to a shallower depth and looks for prey at a depth of about 4 meters. One of his favorite places is the stretch, the depth of which gradually decreases. The burbot is able to deeply swallow the bait. It may turn out that it will be difficult to pull it out. The fisherman must make sure that it is easy to change the leash to a new one. Tungsten leash is preferred
… The teeth of a burbot are not as sharp as those of a pike, but they can rub the leash a little with their teeth.
