Catching burbot in October is very productive and very interesting. During this period, the water is already cooling enough, the nights become long and cold. The weather is cloudy and windy, which may be better for the angler standing at dusk on the shore. After all, these are the most favorable conditions for catching burbots, and you can be sure that no one will return home without a catch.
Favorite Burbot Time
Fishing for burbot in October begins as soon as the sun hides behind the horizon and dusk sets in. This fish is far from shy. On the contrary, it happens that he comes to the noise and light of bonfires, which are specially burned to attract his attention. But in the daytime it is almost impossible to catch him. He hides in a shelter, under snags, in pits.
The most interesting thing is that love burbot bad weather. It has long been noted that the worse the weather, the greater the chances of catching it. Rain, wet snow or a dank wind will not bite. He hunts at the bottom, waiting for confused small fish, picking up snails and sometimes waste. Nalima is considered a nurse of reservoirs, and he deserves this title.
How to catch burbot in the fall
In October fishing for burbot is carried out on bottom gear. Many fishermen place about 10, or even more donks, on the shore and go to sleep. And in the morning they return and evaluate their catch. As a rule, almost no gatherings are observed, because the fish deeply swallows the bait. But this method is inefficient, because one tackle will bring only one trophy. But if the burbot were caught in time and made another cast, the catch would undoubtedly increase. Yes, and the fish delivered ashore on time ensures that it does not go into shelter and does not wind fishing line on driftwood.
But still, most anglers prefer to participate in the fishing process. They sit on the beach, basking in a bonfire, and await the frisky ringing of bells marking a bite. Burbot fishing is a harsh romance. And only the most persistent achieve good success.
Burbot gear
So, in October fishing for burbot is carried out on bottom tackle. This is the most productive method. Donka may be the easiest without a fishing rod with fishing line wound on a reel. But such a tackle is not very convenient when fighting. It is better to use a donkey with a fishing rod. It can be a short spinning, it will also fit with a broken tip. Every fisherman has a broken rod and certainly not one. A strong multiplier or inertialess reel with a good spool capacity is mounted on it, on which a normal fishing line with a diameter of 0.3 - 0.35 mm is wound. At the end, a sinker is knitted (weighing at least 100 g). Hook set one. It may be a small double. In general, the hook is selected in accordance with the bait used, well, and based on the weight of the expected trophy.
Where can I find burbot in the fall
In October fishing for burbot on the Oka, Kama, and Irtysh is hampered by the fact that one has to look for the sites of this fish. It is especially difficult if the reservoir is unknown. So, burbot is a fish of special territorial preferences. It will stay on the site near cliffs and reaches with great depths. It is often found in areas where small tributaries and streams flow into the rivers. Burbot here will be either in the inflowing river itself or in shallow water at the confluence. You also need to pay attention to the nature of the bottom. Burbot prefers rocky ground. At night, he rushes to the shallows and rifts. Large individuals should be sought at a depth, small ones adhere to areas with a weak course.
Autumn bait for burbot fishing
It does not matter where the burbot is caught in October - on the Kama, Volga or Angara. This fish has the same habits and preferences. As a bait for burbot, several worms are usually used, which are put on a hook in a bunch. Not a single predator will pass by such a bait. You can also use small fish. A roach or a small scavenger will fit perfectly. By the way, burbot also will not refuse a small carp with a half-palm. Well, if all the available fish is too large, then you can cut it into pieces. Such a bait “works” a little worse than worms, but nevertheless the predator goes well for it.
In October, burbot fishing on the Volga and other large rivers into pieces of chicken liver is very good. For the whole night, half a kilogram of this offal is quite enough. A whole piece is put on the hook. He must hold on tight and not slip. Grabbing the bait greedily, the predator swallows it. The hook is deep in the stomach. Therefore, you need to prepare spare hooks and leashes in advance.
Catching a burbot in October for a “whack”
Burbot feeds in conditions of extremely limited visibility. Therefore, he does not rely on his vision. He has other senses involved. Burbot during the hunt relies on the sense of smell, touch and, of course, hearing. The tackle used by fishers should be irritating to him and arouse interest. This is easily used by residents of Transbaikalia, who regularly catch burbot on a “catch” from a boat.
“Stukalka” is a spoon-bait, they are not for sale, so the fishermen make them manually. The tactics of catching this lure is simple. A fisherman from a boat slowly plunges it to the bottom, then raises it by 20 cm and lowers it again so that it hits the ground. "Stukalku" make metal. In addition, an iron ring is mounted on it, which rings when struck. "Squealer" is used most often on a rocky bottom, if the soil is covered with a layer of silt, then such a tackle becomes useless. Catching a burbot in October for a "catch" is a very time-consuming process, this method is more suitable for the winter period.