A weekend spent in nature brings a lot of pleasure. Especially if you go fishing. This type of vacation attracts many different people. One of the best options can rightly be considered fishing in the Vyatka. These territories are known for their catch far beyond the borders of the Kirov region. Therefore, many fishermen come from various parts of our country.
Experienced fishermen who are familiar with the local conditions are ready to share tips on how and where it is better to spend a day off on this wonderful river. Even a beginner will not be left without a catch. Before planning a weekend in nature, you should familiarize yourself with the reports and tips of experienced local fishermen.
Reservoir characteristic
For residents of Udmurtia and Tatarstan they know how wonderful real fishing is. Kirov in Vyatka also boasts impressive catches that were caught here.
This river is considered the largest tributary of the Kama. The length of the Vyatka is 1314 km. Moreover, the area of its basin occupies 129 thousand km². Together with Kama Vyatka it belongs to the Volga basin. The source of the river is located in the northern part of Udmurtia. The mouth of the river is in Tatarstan, where Vyatka flows into Kama.
Fishermen note sharp changes in the direction of the current, as well as twists and turns throughout the river. This is a flat pond. The main part of its shores has gentle slopes. The depth of the Vyatka rarely exceeds the level of 5 m. In some places, this figure reaches 10 m. Therefore, the river can be called shallow. But in some of its places ships still go.
Fishing conditions
The Vyatka River is famous for its rather rich ichthyofauna . Fishing here can be carried out using any authorized gear. It all depends on the skills and preferences of the catcher. The most common gear used in these conditions are spinning, fishing rod with a float, donka, feeder, boat, mugs, etc.
The ichthyofauna is somewhat different in the upper and lower reaches. But the entire river is assigned the highest category of fisheries. In the lower reaches, ide, pike, pikeperch, perch, sabrefish, and burbot become prey. Going up the river, you can fish roach, gudgeon, bleak, dace from the water.
A ruff is found throughout the pond. Less commonly, you can meet carp, sterlet. In the middle of the pond, a goby, crucian carp, and a bastard are caught. In some backwaters you can find loach, verkhovka, minnow. Cancer lovers can be advised to go downstream. There are a lot of these inhabitants of the reservoir.
One of the most enviable representatives of the water kingdom, which many fishermen hunt for, is sterlet. Her taste was appreciated in ancient times.
Prohibited Fish
Fishing in Vyatka is a fascinating activity. However, in recent decades there has been a significant decrease in the population of some fish species. Therefore, some representatives of the reservoir, scientists entered in the Red Book. Fishing for these fish species is prohibited by law.
Experienced local fishermen note that all the fish became more careful, catching it becomes more difficult. But this only encourages lovers of such a holiday. If a hook that is very rare in these parts of a bersh or podust comes to a hook, they should be released into the river. And this should be done carefully so as not to harm the fish. If you show irresponsibility and destroy these species, they will soon not be left in the vast Vyatka.
The law does not prohibit catching a sterlet at a set time. Moreover, both sport and amateur fishing are carried out on this representative of the reservoir. But it should be noted that sterlet is also listed in the Red Book. Therefore, before you go fishing, you must contact the Rosselkhoznadzor of the region. Here you can clarify information on the legality of fishing for sterlet in Vyatka.
Seasonality
Fishing on the Vyatka River occurs at any time of the year. A popular season, for obvious reasons, is summer. However, at this time, the weather is rather unpredictable. Many local fishermen argue that because of this, it is difficult to predict the behavior of fish in the summer. Quite often, it goes into deep holes, clogs under snags.
Fishing in the spring in Vyatka is made taking into account spawning. During this period, depending on the type of prey, fishing is prohibited by law. Therefore, you should consider this fact before planning your day off. The colder the water, the more animal feed (bloodworms, worms, etc.) will be required for fishing.
Quite a lot of winter fishing enthusiasts flock to the river. Over the river there are quite a few commercial complexes, adapted for year-round living of people. If you want to go fishing with comfort, you can book a room in one of these tourist complexes.
Spinning fishing
Spinning fishing is very popular in this pond. Due to the abundance of predatory fish, there is a place for a true lover of this gear to turn around. The pike, asp, perch, and also pike perch are fished out with a spinning rod. Sometimes an ide, a chub or even a catfish catches a hook.
Using trolling, it is possible to obtain abundant catches. Good depth allows visitors to use it for spinners. Local fishermen prefer fishing from the shore or by boat.
Fishing in the Vyatka in the summer allows you to use spinning from the shore from almost mid-June. At this time, the water level drops. This frees up many places for fishing from the shore. But really worthy trophies can be obtained precisely when using the boat. You can fish small and medium trophies for jig and sheer whitening.
Feeder fishing
Feeder fishing in Vyatka is carried out according to a certain technology. An inexperienced catcher can, with improper actions, be left with nothing. Therefore, several points should be taken into account.
Before fishing it is necessary to feed the fish. For this, 6-10 balls from a special mixture are thrown into the intended place of casting the feeders before fishing. During the first hour, fish are not fed. It does not matter if there is an active bite during this period or if it is.
At the second hour of fishing, you can begin to fertilize. To do this, put a small amount of the mixture into the feeder. This allows you to pay attention to careful fish bait.
It should be noted that during the first hour you should very carefully fish out of the water. If she gets off the hook, this will scare the rest of the flock that forms at the initial bait. Only when the fish grows bolder does an active bite go, you can relax. The gatherings will be dangerous for fishing.
Fishing tips
Fishing on a feeder in Vyatka can be very exciting. However, it is necessary to take into account a few tips from experienced fishermen. In order to minimize the hook gathering in the first hours of fishing, you must be careful. Cutting is performed with medium effort. The lip of the fish will not tear, but also reliably clings to the tackle. Next, the fish is actively removed from the bait zone.
After that, efforts are reduced. Calmly, without pressure, they fish the shore. It will tire the prey. It is better to use a long rod under such conditions. Going off in the first hour of fishing can frighten the flock, even if it happens near the shore.
Local fishermen add flaxseed to the bait. It has good taste for fish and divides the mixture into small particles. This has a positive effect on weak bite. This supplement is especially good in the summer.
Donkey fishing
Fishing in Vyatka is also carried out on bottom gear. They are used for fishing burbot, pike, carp and bream. Other fish species also fall on hooks of similar gear. Their list is quite extensive.
Experienced fishermen advise using the donk in a deeper place if the river is shallow. If the width of the river is large, then a narrower place is chosen for fishing. In the spring, donka is used on the shallows, and in autumn - at the depths.
Night fishing on the Donka brings a richer catch than during the day. Place should be chosen with a clean bottom. The flow does not matter much. The bait lies at the bottom, which less frightens cautious fish.
Zakidushka
Fishing in Vyatka is carried out with the help of such a donka as a zakidok. She doesn't need a fishing rod. The load (40-100 g) is tied to an elastic band (about 5 m). A fishing line with hooks is attached to it. Further, the cargo is thrown far into the river. The elastic will allow you to get the fishing line with hooks out of the water, without throwing the load into the water each time.
Hooks for throwing pick up from number 4 to number 7. In total, they can be from 3 to 5 pcs. The leash should be no more than 20 cm. This tackle brings abundant catches. Even trophy specimens quite often fall on her hooks.
Having familiarized with the main recommendations that experienced catchers give, fishing in the Vyatka can be a truly unforgettable vacation.