פֿעיִקייטן פון קאַטשינג סאָם אויף די דאָנק: די ברירה פון לעקעכל, מאַכנ זיך, ראַדז

One of the most successful methods of catching is recognized as catching catfish on the bottom. This type of gear has been used for a very long time, and the probability of catching a trophy specimen is many times higher than that of other gear.

די סאַטאַלטיז פון פישערייַ דורך צייַט

The behavior of catfish largely depends on the temperature indicators of the environment and not only. Weather conditions have a tangible impact on its activity; before going fishing, they first study the behavior of this aquatic inhabitant, depending on the time of year.

 זומער

High temperature indicators of water and air have a negative impact on activity, the river giant prefers more coolness. However, in the summer, it is possible to catch catfish in the evening dawn and at night. at this time, the predator goes hunting and actively scours in search of food throughout the water area, which increases the fisherman’s chances of success.

האַרבסט

The autumn coolness activates many aquatic inhabitants, the catfish also becomes more voracious and does not particularly go over. The predator actively responds to any proposed sweets, while the time of day does not play any role for it. It is located, as a rule, near the pits and already there it gains such a supply of fat, which is necessary in winter.

ווינטער

Winter cold forces the predator to fall into anabiosis, posti catfish is always at the bottom of a pre-selected hole and practically does not feed. A bite on the lure of this giant from the ice is considered a great success, and low activity will allow you to bring out even a large specimen without problems.

פרילינג

Until mid-April, the catfish remains inactive in the middle lane. With an increase in the temperature regime of the air, the water gradually begins to warm up, which means that the inhabitants of the water depths slowly begin to eat. Catfish are not yet able to chase after food, but they will respond perfectly to the proposed goodies.

At any time of the year, when it rains and strong winds, the catfish will not come out to feed, under such weather conditions it will definitely not work to catch it.

Habitats and the best options for capturing

Catfish is considered a benthic predator; for habitat, he chooses specific places on rivers and closed reservoirs. The features of the settlement are as follows:

• small individuals up to 4 kg usually live and hunt in small flocks, the best home for them is the vegetation near the pits;
• larger predators are more scrupulous about choosing a home, for this they look for snags, flooded stumps, pits with a reverse flow, places behind bridge supports;
• giants from 20 kg or more live alone, you can find them in deep pits with a clay bottom near cliffs, depressions, areas between pits and thickets near the coastline.

In accordance with these features of the location, fishing places are also chosen; an echo sounder is used to detect parking lots, which is used to preview the bottom. A fishing rod with a marker sinker will also be needed, with its help the bottom is tapped, the location of holes and depressions in the selected water area is established.

Selection of components and installation of the donkey

Most anglers assemble tackle to catch catfish on their own, stocking up on all the necessary components beforehand.

רוט

Preference is given to high-quality plugs; Crocodile or Volzhanka are considered the best. The length is selected depending on the place of fishing, 2,7-3,3 m is considered to be the most convenient. Test indicators vary, it is better to choose from options from 100 g to 250 g, they can be caught both on large rivers and on medium lakes.

שפּול

It is preferable to put a “meat grinder” with a capacious spool and a baitrunner, usually these are 5000-6000 options. Multiplier products have proven themselves well. The main indicator is good traction.

פישערייַ שורה

Both a monofilament line and a braided line are used as the basis. When choosing, they are guided by discontinuous indicators, they must be at least 60 kg. For a monk, this is a thickness of 0,5-0,7 mm, for a cord 0,4-0,6 mm.

האָאָקס

They use single, double and triple options, the selection is carried out, starting from the bait used. To catch large individuals, options No. 3/0, 4/0, 5/0 according to the international classification for a single option are chosen. A tee and a double will suit No. 1,2,3. For catching medium catfish, products are taken in a smaller size.

When choosing hooks, preference should be given to trusted manufacturers with excellent quality goods. all products must be sharp and well spotted prey.

זינקערס

Depending on the type of installation, two types of weights can be used. Their weight depends on the fishing conditions: the stronger the current, the harder the option is selected.

When fishing with live bait, one sinker is used to hold the tackle at the bottom, and the second for the fish itself. In this case, the weight of the fish plays an important role: the larger the individual, the heavier the weight will be needed.

אַנדערוואָטער לאָזנ שווימען

Recently, bottom equipment for catfish has received another component, this is a float. Its feature is that it is completely under water. Some make it on their own from various materials at hand, others simply buy it in a fishing tackle store.

The underwater float has a positive effect on the results of fishing, it provides:

• greater activity of the live bait, the float simply does not allow it to cling to the bottom;
• leeches and creeps seem to be more active with a float, especially in current;
• models with noise capsules additionally attract attention, the fish react even at decent distances;
• the product will minimize the number of overlaps and entanglement of the tackle.

Separately, a heavy sinker is chosen for the float, most often it is a heavy stone.

Additionally, leashes are used for installation, their length can vary from 25 cm to one and a half meters. They make them on their own, while using a fishing line of 0,45-0,5 mm, it should be thinner than the base. Braid is not suitable for this, it will quickly rub against the sharp teeth of a predator and shells at the bottom.

דער בעסטער לוקסוס

Everyone knows that catfish is a predator, so animal species of bait are used to catch it. Depending on the season and weather conditions, its gastronomic preferences vary.

Universal are:

• creeps, dung worms, leeches, barley meat for individuals up to 5-7 kg;
• bear, crayfish meat, frogs, bird offal, chicken liver, locust will attract more individuals;
• large catfish are lured with fresh blood or black pudding, fried sparrows, large live bait (up to 500 g), pieces of fish, mice and other rodents.

It is better to leave the liver and lumpy fish in the sun for 3-5 hours beforehand, the smell of a slightly rotten product will surely lure the catfish. Sparrows are caught and, without plucking, they are allowed to burn on an open fire, this is a real delicacy for catfish weighing 20 kg or more.

וואָס צו כאַפּן

Let’s take a closer look at the most popular bait options when catching catfish on the donk.

Cancers

Usually, crayfish are stocked up in advance, but it is better to catch fresh ones before starting fishing in the same reservoir. Medium-sized individuals are used, only large catfish are suitable for large ones.

זשאַבע

One of the favorite treats for a predator, a small bait is used to catch medium-sized barbels, and larger frogs will attract the attention of a river dweller of the appropriate size.

Usually they put the frog by the legs, using two leashes and two hooks.

וואָרמס

It is preferable to use creeps, but ordinary dung will work too. As a rule, this bait is planted in a large bunch. Attracts catfish up to 5 kg.

זיוויעק

No less successful bait, however, large catfish will react to it. They use fish previously caught in the same water area, or stock up from home with crucian carp 300-500 g.

טאַקקלע

Fishing is carried out with bottom gear, which is formed only from high-quality and proven components.

For worms, single hooks with serifs are used, depending on the intended production, options No. 6-No. 7 / 0 are used according to the international classification.

Crayfish are baited on doubles or single hooks, options with a long forearm and serifs are used.

For frogs, doubles are used.

Live bait is equipped with tees or doubles, occasionally with a single hook.

ווידערקאָל סאָנדער

To simplify the search for fish these days, you can use many modern gadgets; among fishermen, it is the echo sounder that is most often used. There are many varieties of it, and the specialization is not narrow: they are used both from the coastline and from a boat, there are separate models for winter fishing.

It usually consists of two major parts:

• transmitter-emitter;
• monitor.

There are models with one, two or more beams, it is preferable to choose from a larger number. With the help of an echo sounder, you can find the parking lots of fish, as well as study the topography of the bottom of the selected reservoir in more detail.

To search for catfish, the echo sounder must be specially reconfigured, more details about this can be found in the attached instructions for the product.

Features of fishing on the donk

Arriving at the reservoir, before baiting and casting donks, it is necessary to study the relief and determine the most promising points for fishing. It is worth doing this both on unfamiliar reservoirs and on acquaintances. During the season, the current can bring a lot of things and often change the bottom topography dramatically.

Next comes the fishing itself.

פון די ברעג

Most often, donkeys for catfish are set up on the shore, casting is done depending on the terrain, the main thing is that the hook with the bait lies near the pit, the catfish will definitely smell the yummy and come out to feast on it. The bite of a mustachioed predator is peculiar, it grabs the bait and presses the tackle to the bottom or pulls it to the side. The main thing here is not to miss, to spot and start to starve the river giant in time.

פון די שיפל

In a sense, fishing from a boat is more successful, you can throw a tackle in the right place, swim even to the most inaccessible areas. But for catching catfish, catching from a boat is not always safe. Often, after a bite, a predator can drag tackle along with a fisherman, which is why it is important not to miss the first jerks.

The catfish has good hearing, any unnatural or loud sound will frighten it away, the fish will swim to look for a quieter place to eat and rest.

נאַכט פישערייַ

The catfish has the greatest activity at night, respectively, and they catch it at this time of the day. Everything happens in the same way as during the day, but there are some nuances:

• the use of flashlights and phone lighting is used in extreme cases, so as not to frighten away a potential catch;
• in the complete absence of a bite, they change the bait or begin to twitch it a little;
• catfish have excellent hearing, so they use a quok to attract it, they can work both from a boat and near the coastline.

Experienced anglers say that it is night fishing that often brings trophy specimens.

עצות פֿאַר ביגינערז

It should be understood that fishing with donkey catfish will not bring the proper trophy only with theoretical knowledge. To catch a real giant, you need to know and be able to apply the subtleties and secrets:

• bait will help to set the success of fishing, it is delivered by boat to a pre-selected place, you can also bring a leash with a hook and bait;
• with a prolonged absence of bites, the bait should be changed;
• on the shore or in a boat, you must behave as quietly as possible, do not make sharp sounds;
• before fishing, especially in a new place, it is worth exploring the situation, going there a couple of days earlier and finding out what and how;
• you must have at least three types of baits with you;
• if, after hooking, the catfish lies on the bottom and does not move, then it will be possible to raise it by simply tapping on the water or on the bottom of the boat.

Catching catfish on the bottom in open water is not always successful, however, knowing the subtleties and secrets, even a beginner can get a trophy.