Bleak, this small but very careful fish, can be found in almost all Russian reservoirs. But, despite its modest size, because this underwater inhabitant rarely grows more than a hundred grams, fishing for it is considered, according to professionals, one of the most highly sporting, and therefore interesting. This is explained, first of all, by the fact that this fish is very shy and cautious.
general information
Usually it is necessary to hunt for it in the upper layers of water. She is very sensitive to the slightest movements, and therefore should be carried out very "quiet" and thoughtful fishing.
Fishing in the spring has its own characteristics, although you can fish this fish in any season. However, for several years, many believed that it was impossible to catch this prey in the winter. It was believed that only when the dense flocks of this hungry fish after a long winter numbness enter the mouths of small rivers or deep-water bays, does a very short catch of spring bleak from ice begin. However, today, knowing some of the subtleties and armed with the right gear, you can fish it all year round.
Springtime
Those who like catching bleak in the early spring should not go to the pond in the early morning. The fact is that this small fish begins to swim to the shore only after the water warms up a little. As a rule, fishing in the spring takes place only from nine or ten in the morning. Do not rely on the nibble of this prey if the pond has not warmed up to at least twelve degrees. Fishing in this season is successful right after spawning, when even with the help of a regular net, a lot of fish can be pulled out in the coastal zone. But even before spawning - in late March or early April - on sunny days, bleak comes to the closest distance to the angler.
Catchy places
The best areas for fishing for bleak in spring are not wide shallow water. Spring catching takes place in such places on a pond where trees or other vegetation will not prevent the water from warming up.
In addition, experienced anglers pay attention to the fact that the wind blows to the shore. So he brings warm water right under his feet to the fisherman, and with it comes a lot of prey.
Tackle
For fishing in the spring, a fishing rod is best suited. Since this fish is small in size, the gear for it must be selected as sensitive and light as possible. The fishing rod should have the easiest test to make it convenient to carry out instant sweeps, as well as a soft top, so as not to accidentally tear off the extraction of the upper lip. The spring fishing tackle should have a five-meter rod, although if there are deep places in the pond located very close to the shore, you can choose shorter options.
The mass of equipment should be selected as little as possible. In this case, the main thing is that it dissonant with the length of the rod. Fishing in the spring takes place with a sinker of 0.5 or 1 gram in calm weather, and up to two if there is a strong lateral impulse.
At the same time, the float should be surrounded as much as possible so that only a small antenna can be seen from the water, and also that it will immediately sink even with the slightest bite. It is better to take a spindle-shaped form.
The reason for this choice is that fishing in the spring takes place mostly near the shore.
Fishing line and hook
Many fishermen use 0.1 mm diameter fishing line for spring fishing. If you take a less thick version, then the likelihood that it will often be confused will be large. And if you take a larger fishing line, then it will not allow you to put light equipment on the rod. When biting is weak, experienced anglers put a short leash. Moreover, its thickness should be less than the diameter of the main fishing line. These characteristics are necessary for the angler to see the bite instantly.
In the matter of choosing a hook, many dwell on hooks of a straight bend and with an extended forearm. They are considered optimal for spring fishing for bleak. If, for example, you put hooks with a sting concave inward, then in this case it will take more time to remove the fish from the hook. And since fishing in the spring is fast-paced, such options will not work.
Nozzle
Maggot is deservedly considered the most popular bait for this fish. His bleak is very fond of, and it’s convenient to catch him.
For each larva, it will be possible to get about a dozen bites. However, when choosing a maggot, it is necessary to take not too small. Often bleak is more attracted to red or yellow color.
When choosing a bait, one should also take into account the fact that it should not only be light, but also contain those elements that “stir up” the water.
If the angler is going to buy it in a store, then you need to take a special type designed for hooking or catching any medium-sized fish found in the upper water layers. Of course, slices of bread, and even a handful of sand, will work well as a bait.
A good recipe for cooking bait is as follows: semolina should be mixed with bran in a proportion of one to three, add a little crushed crumb of bread and pour a glass of milk to get turbidity. With such a bait will be great catching bleak in the spring.
On a fishing rod
Today, for fishing this fish from March to May at different depths, a fishing rod with a “blind” equipment remains a priority option.
Today, there are already perfect fishing rods of ultrafast or fast action with a length of up to five meters, made of composite materials. An end shock absorber is required. The line should be chosen no thicker than a diameter of 0.1 mm, and the leash - up to ten centimeters long. Immediately after the last, successively increasing pellets are placed. They are needed to balance the tackle throughout the fishing line. Shotguns should glide along it perfectly. Catching spring sticks on a fishing rod, passing at a minimum depth, involves a very small distance between them and the float, which is surrounded so that only the tip is visible from the water. Even with the slightest bite, he, hiding under the water, becomes a signal for instant hooking. The float must be fixed in two places.
At the same time, the total mass of the entire rig depends both on the casting distance and the depth of fishing, and on the speed of the current and wind. In a completely calm, low-flowing pond, fishing at the very surface, when bleak can easily be lured to the shore with bread or sand, it is proposed to use the shortest fishing rod, preferably with a cork stick.
After casting, it is important that the line between the float and the tip of the rod is in constant tension. Only in this case it will be possible to do a quick cut. It’s worth waiting for a bite no longer than fifteen seconds. And if he is not there, you need to pull the float a little bit slowly to the side in order to provoke prey. If bleeding was not tempted in this case, then you just need to transfer the nozzle to another place.
Spinning
The spring attitude of this little fish has long been turned into a favorite pastime of those who, after a long winter, were waiting for the moment when they could “charge” their gear and go on a weekend to the pond. Catching bleak, actively going straight into the hands, for many has become a real sports vacation. They fish her not only on a fishing rod, but also on a spinning rod. When choosing it, it is better to dwell on an ultralight fishing rod equipped with a thin fishing line and a thin reel.
For long casting, medium or fast action spinning rods are convenient. As bait, you can use small wobblers or mini-baits. Sometimes anglers take fly fishing models with bait that are flavored.