All about how to catch rotan in winter - places, gear and features
Catching rotan in the winter season is attractive not only to novice fishermen, but also to those who have been participating in sports competitions for many years. Although this type of fish is unjustifiably called weedy, its fishing deserves special attention.
This is definitely an exciting event. Here, bites can go one after another, and in just a couple of hours you will get a five-kilogram catch.
And maybe even more. This is a great opportunity for sports fishermen to try out their special tackle, which is distinguished by a special design and the use of a thin monofilament thread with a diameter of 0.04 mm.
Rotan refers to predators that feed on plankton and small mollusks in the early period of development, and when they grow up a little, they switch to caviar and other young, including their own kind. It happens that in small reservoirs, rotans almost completely destroy the fish fauna.
This type of fish can reach sizes up to 25 cm, which is extremely rare. You can hunt rotan all year round. But winter fishing, according to experienced fishermen, is unsurpassed and unique in its own way.
It is impossible not to mention the gastronomic value of this type of fish: its dense white meat and the almost complete absence of bones make it possible to cook delicious dishes, for example, fish soup, meatballs and pies.
Features of behavior in different seasons
Rotan is not at all whimsical in terms of habitat, while other inhabitants of the reservoir worry him. So, if pike and other predatory fish species are around, rotan is unlikely to appear on their territory. Whereas a small number of predators will ensure the presence of a large population of rotans.
Catching rotan in the summer
With the approach of summer, when the water temperature rises to high levels, you can safely go hunting for rotan. Attracting a predator is not very difficult. But even from the first time you won’t see a bite. Still, you will have to play with bait, and it is best to cast it in close proximity to the fish.
Catching rotan in winter
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The behavior of rotan in winter is very variable.
After the appearance of the first ice, the predator most often does not change its former habitat and is located in the coastal zone at a depth of 1 meter. While with the onset of cold weather, its vegetation completely dies off, the fish goes further into the depths of the reservoir. In this case, rotan should be looked for at a depth of about one and a half meters. And at the same time, it does not matter at all whether it is a uniform surface of the bottom of a reservoir or a pit.
A deaf winter predator is distinguished by passivity and caution. But this is also true for other types of fish in this season. Everything is aggravated by the fact that rotans are used to living in places abundantly overgrown with vegetation, and in winter it almost completely dies off. This negatively affects the oxygen regime of water and the behavior of the striped firebrand.
The habitat of rotan, like other types of fish, depends entirely on the season when you are going to hunt for a striped predator. This is what will be discussed further.
in winter
Hunting for rotan in the winter season is not the easiest thing to do. It is best to probe its usual habitat before going fishing.
This predator prefers the area where it will be possible to hide and arrange a real ambush:
- in the coastal zone, these are thickets of reeds and shrubs;
- seaweed bushes;
- areas of the reservoir where trees, branches or various snags are felled;
- the place of delimitation of the bare bottom and vegetation;
- terrain of depth differences, in the middle of shallow water and pits;
- places where underwater springs hit.
Summer
In summer, rotan should be looked for in the windows of aquatic vegetation, along the edge of thickets of reeds and algae, near flooded shrubs. It is best to use a float fishing rod in this case, and both the fishing rod and the fishing line must have special strength in order to avoid breakage and breakage, respectively.
How to catch Rotan correctly?
Hunting for rotan can take place in several ways: using a float rod and spinning, including bottom and nod fishing rods. Although practice shows that trophy specimens are led to the vent.
Predator searches are best done at shallow depths. He will swallow the bait with particular greed and very deeply. If you are not lucky to catch a rotan right away - do not be sad. Cast the bait again and the bite will resume again.
For spinning
Hunting for rattan should be done on an ultralight ultralight spinning rod. In this case, it is worth giving preference to the same small baits. The spinning test is recommended up to 10 g, and its sensitivity should be at a high level. This is because the firebrand does not bite very sharply, and you can miss the bite.
Most often, spinning catch rotan on a plumb line. After you have found a small window between the thickets of algae and other vegetation of the reservoir, it is worth throwing the bait there and waiting for a bite.
Most often, small wobblers and jigheads, Wacky silicone worms, and drop shots are used as bait.
On the bait
When hunting firebrand, you can use a float rod with a sharp hook. The mouth of the predator is bony, the lips are very strong, therefore, the use of sharp hooks based on the thinnest wire is simply a necessary condition for good fishing.
Even the very name of the fish testifies to the seriousness of its mouth. The novel is very gluttonous and greedy. It will swallow the bait deep enough, and the hook with a long shank will only make it easier for you to fish.
Rotan has always been distinguished by its gluttony. Therefore, it will be conducted on almost any bait, including artificial ones. At the same time, the predator takes it in a very interesting way, not swallowing, but torturing the prey.
in winter
In winter, the firebrand gives its preference to streets that are stable on the ice surface with gatehouses that differ in brightness and dimensions. Hooks should be large. It is rational at this time to use two hooks, which are located at different heights.
Moreover, you can hunt rattan with several rods at the same time. Moreover, one of them will certainly be distinguished by lightness, the presence of a thin monofilament thread, one hook or a medium-sized spinner.
In the winter season, it is best to give preference to two types of baits: "rubber" and wobblers. Moreover, the first should be slowly flowing, small, without extra limbs. Standard twisters and vibrotails in this case will be an ideal option. Among the fishermen there is talk that the predator likes the brown and black color of the bait during the daytime, and white and yellow - at night. Slower retrieval will help you catch more.
Among wobblers, lazily floating, slowly sinking and “zero” ones are suitable. In other words, almost all suspenders.
Summer
With the advent of the summer period of the year, it is best to give preference to a standard fly rod. Moreover, in this case, it is recommended to choose a monofilament thread, which is particularly durable. Since it is necessary to exclude the appearance of hooks on the grass.
And taking into account the fact that rotan is very shy, it can be embarrassed by a thick, noticeable fishing line. As a bait for catching a trophy specimen, it is recommended to use a worm, and especially a large one. Leaving a small tail hanging from the hook is not worth it. Most fishermen advise to put on the bait with rings.
In the early morning, you can try to hunt firebrand with bait from thinly sliced pieces of fresh chicken skin. They keep well on the water and are very far visible to the predator. It is recommended to throw a delicacy closer to the vegetation. After waiting a bit, play the bait - the fish attacks the active bait almost instantly, and misses are extremely rare. Remember, when hunting for a trophy specimen, "a big piece and a big fish." These words are as true as ever.
- The firebrand reacts very actively to moving, oscillating and twitching baits. Therefore, after casting them, it is worth gently tugging with the tip of the rod, causing the float to vibrate. Such a game will surely force the predator to peck.
- To achieve greater efficiency in the process of winter fishing for rotan, it is recommended to cut 10-15 holes immediately. Their location should be staggered, starting from the coastal zone, and moving towards the middle of the reservoir. It is worth cutting holes at a distance of 2-3 meters around the circumference. If you don’t see a bite after 5 minutes, it’s worth relocating to another place, and so on in a circle.
- Raising the bait from the surface of the bottom of the reservoir by more than 50 cm is not worth it. Since rotan tries to stick to the lower layers of water.
- Any food of animal origin can be an excellent bait for catching rotan, including offal. Moreover, such a bait should be changed often enough so that the aroma is persistent. After all, for a predator it plays a special role.
- At the moment when the predator is hooked, the float instantly twitches down. It is this time that is ideal for reliable cutting firebrands.
- It is best to catch a predator from the ice surface in winter using a mormyshka using bait of animal origin, for example, unsalted bacon or chicken skin. This is the only way to guarantee the effectiveness of fishing.
- Experienced fishermen advise you to always have a hook used to pick up trophy specimens with you. Remember, the main task of any fisherman is to find the location of a flock of rotans. Only this will allow you to enjoy a successful hunt for a predator and actively relax!
All about how to catch rotan in winter - places, gear and features
