Perhaps there is no more secretive inhabitant of the rivers than burbot. On what to catch this fish, not everyone knows. And this is understandable. After all, it is caught mainly at night, and even in inclement weather. In summer, it is inactive, and in winter it is also necessary to look for it. And so it turns out that everyone heard about burbot, but only a few caught it.
What is better to catch burbot?
If you delve 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, then they all say as one 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 the lures, this fish chooses animal bait. Best of all, of course, bait. But unlike the vast majority of predatory
fish, burbot prefers not frisky fish, but sluggish and inactive. This is especially noticeable in the summer, when he leads a passive lifestyle and practically does not go hunting. In addition to the traditional roaches, minnows and treetops, they also use ruffs as bait fish. These are the oddities that burbot has. What else can you fish for this fish? On a dead bait. But immediately you need to stipulate that the rotten smell does not attract him. On the contrary, burbot will bypass the bait, which will exude stink. He enjoys exclusively fresh meat. In some bodies of water, especially in the summer, when the water is warm, burbot will rather dead bait. She will not run away, and there are fewer problems with her.
The lure of the bait - a bunch of worms
Of course, it’s hard to find more fuss than burbot. What to catch him when there is no live bait? You can try your luck with red worms. This is the best alternative. But burbot will be tempted only by a large swarming bunch of these invertebrates. It even happens that he will bypass both the living and the dead bait, but he will not be able to resist the thick worms. Burbot have such whims often. This is very beneficial for the angler because getting worms is a lot easier. They are sold at any fishing store. And they stand very symbolically, but they will have to hunt for the bait fish too. In addition, the worms are stored for a long time, which is also very convenient.
Original bait for burbot - fresh-frozen capelin
In winter, fishermen can also try their luck and hook a trophy such as burbot. What to catch him at this time? You can use live bait. But there is one very original and unexpected bait. This is a freshly frozen capelin. Oddly enough this sounds, but the burbot properly takes it. In addition, using capelin is incredibly convenient. It does not even need to be thawed. She herself reaches the desired state in water. Capelin is not worn on a hook. She neatly strung on the fishing line itself. The hook is left hanging free. When swallowing bait, burbot almost always takes it. Capelin is one of the best baits in the winter. It completely replaces live bait. Armed with such a bait, it remains only to find parking places for the trophy we need. Finding them is easy. For example, where to catch burbot in the suburbs? The answer is simple: on reservoirs, more often it is kept near dams and near snags. In other places, you need to look for it there, near fallen trees, in flooded channels.