Perhaps there is no more secretive inhabitant of rivers than burbot. What to catch this fish, not everyone knows. And this is quite understandable. After all, he is caught mostly at night, and even in inclement weather. In the summer it is inactive, but in winter it should also be looked for. So it turns out that everyone heard about burbot, but caught him a few.
What is better to catch burbot?
If you go into the study of literature, you can find out that burbot is an exceptional scavenger. And if you listen to the stories of experienced fishermen, they all claim that this species is predatory. So where is the truth? Of course, it is worth listening to those who caught burbot, and more than once. Among all lures, this fish selects animal bait. Best of all, of course, zhivets. But unlike the vast majority of predatory fish, burbot prefers not a quick fish, but a sluggish and inactive. This is especially noticeable in the summer, when he leads a passive lifestyle and practically does not go hunting. As zhivtsov use, in addition to traditional rafters, minnows and tops, even ruffs. Such bizarre features burbot. What can you catch this fish for? At the dead bait. But immediately it must be stipulated that the rotten smell does not attract him. On the contrary, burbot will bypass the bait, which will exude stink. He likes only fresh meat. On some water bodies, especially in summer, when the water is warm, burbot will prefer, rather, a dead bait. She will not run away, and her problems are less.
Bait bait - a bunch of worms
Of course, it's hard to find a better environment than burbot. Why catch it when there is no zhivtsov? You can try your luck with red worms. This is the best alternative. But burbot is tempted only by a large swarming bundle of these invertebrates. It even happens that he will bypass both the live and the dead live bait, but will not be able to resist the thick worms. Such whims are common in burbot. For the angler this is very beneficial, because it's much easier to get worms. They are sold at any fishing store. And they stand very symbolically, and for the bait, you'll have to hunt yourself. In addition, worms are stored for a long time, which is also very convenient.
The original bait for burbot - freshly frozen capelin
In winter, fishermen can also try their luck and catch on the hook such a trophy as burbot. Why catch it at this time? You can use bait. But there is one very original and unexpected bait. This is a freshly frozen capelin. Strangely enough, it sounds, but burbles regularly it takes. In addition, using capelin is incredibly convenient. It does not even need to be defrosted. She reaches the state in water herself. The capelin is not put on the hook. It is neatly threaded on the line itself. The hook is left to hang free. When baiting a bait, burbot almost always takes it. The capelin is one of the best baits in the winter. It completely replaces the live bait. Armed with such a bait, it remains only to find the parking lot of the trophy we need. It is not difficult to find them. For example, where to catch burbot in the suburbs? The answer is simple: at the reservoirs, more often it is kept by the dams and near the buckwheels. In other places it is necessary to look for it there, near fallen trees, in flooded channels.