What types of fish can you catch?
In winter you can catch:
- zander;
- trout;
- pike;
- perch;
- roach;
- bream;
- burbot;
- white bream;
- loach;
- grayling;
- whitefish;
- vendace;
- rudd;
- ruff and others.
She hides in deep places of reservoirs. But what is the best way to fish in winter? The main thing is to choose the right fishing rod.
Fishing rod
A fishing rod for winter fishing should have a reel to store a supply of fishing line and help the fisherman pull out prey from the depths. They are divided into several types: for float fishing, for spinners and jigs.
There are also winter fishing rods without a reel, but they have disadvantages:
- there is nowhere to put the fishing line, so you have to wrap it around the handle of a fishing rod or on a whip;
- it is difficult to adjust the length of the fishing line;
- it is impossible to lower the line.
After snow or water gets in, the fishing line freezes and is very difficult to reel in.
The advantages of such a fishing rod: a simple design that anyone, even a child, can make. It is light, cheap and comfortable to hold in your hand. This type of fishing rod is used by people who fish with baitless baits, or by professionals who fish with lures. For baitless fishing, a fishing rod made of durable foam is well suited. It is light and comfortable to hold in your hand. 5-7 meters of fishing line are wound on such a fishing rod. For float equipment they use exactly the same one, although it is much more massive and larger.
Nowadays, most anglers use winter fishing rods and reels. They can be with or without handles; the role of the handle is performed by the reel body. The reel comes with or without a housing. Fishing rods have their advantages and disadvantages. There are also fishing rods with small and large reels. The large one allows you to quickly change the water depth. It is very convenient to use the key brake, which fixes the fishing line and allows it to be installed at any depth.
The large reel not only allows you to quickly adjust the depth, but also prevents the line from twisting. If you install a smaller drum, the line will twist. A fishing rod with a reel in the body is chosen for fishing with a thin line, as a rule, this is fishing with a jig. Choose a reel so that the line does not freeze. The body of such a fishing rod is made of foam or plastic; it will not be strong and reliable, so it breaks quickly. Some fishermen alter the hull or modify it. Fishing rods with an open reel are used for fishing with a spoon or balancer; in this case, a relatively thick fishing line is used. Such a fishing line will not freeze and cause inconvenience.
Fishing
Immediately after hooking, they begin to land the fish. The fishing rod is lifted with the right hand, then three fingers of the left hand are taken by the fishing line near the water and pulled up, and the fishing rod is thrown away with the right hand. Then they grab the fishing line with it and pull it up, etc. until the fish is on the ice. Fishing cannot be stopped even for a second - if the fishing line is loosened, the fish may fall off the jig.
In severe frost, when changing the place of fishing, you should not chill your hands in order to reel in the fishing line: you need to wind it around your hand along with the mitten.
The fishing rod is usually thrown forward, along the entire length of the extended fishing line. This is done so that she does not get confused. When the fishing rod is needed again, they don’t go after it - they just pull it towards themselves. For fishing at great depths, there is a fishing technique, using which you can put the fish on the ice without taking off your mittens, which is very important in severe frost.
The fishing rod and scoop must be placed on the ice carefully so as not to tangle the line. Just as carefully, it must then be lowered into the hole. When fishing is carried out at shallow depths, the fishing rod is usually thrown to the right leg, and the fishing line does not get tangled.
But what if the fish is large and the fishing line is thin? Having felt that it is stretched to the limit, you need to gradually give it up, and at the first opportunity, pull it towards you. And so on until the fish gets tired. Fish jerks are especially dangerous for the fishing line - they cannot always be neutralized. Pressure is another matter - usually it is weak at first, then gradually intensifies, and measures can be taken in a timely manner.
When a large fish enters the hole, you need to be very careful and take your time. Under no circumstances should you pull it out on a fishing line - it will break . It is necessary to lower the hook into the hole and pull out the fish with its help. They should be injected from the bottom up, under the lower jaw. In this case, there is no need to pierce the scales. If there is no hook, you will have to resort to using your fingers to grab the fish under the gills.
If it becomes clear that the hooked fish is so large that it will not enter the hole, you need to let go of the line a little and thereby allow the fish to move away from the hole. At the same time, one of the fishermen should call for help. Usually there are a lot of people willing, but you need to be careful that they don’t break the line when they cut the edges of the hole.
Mormyshka
A jig is an artificial bait for fish, a small weight in which a hook with a hole for a fishing line is mounted; they come in different sizes and different shapes. They are made from different types of metals and alloys. For fishing in the cold season, a jig without live bait is sometimes used, and in warm times, live bait is put on it. You can catch different fish with a jig. Experienced fishermen say that a successful catch depends on its size and shape and whether it is properly attached to the line.
Bait
It is also important what color the bait is, because each fish bites on different shades. There are no specific recommendations regarding which jigs to choose. The correct choice of bait comes with experience, when a person tries several options and makes sure what the fish bites or doesn’t bite.
Mormyshka happens:
- large or heavy;
- average;
- small or light.
Although there are both summer and winter jigs, they are most often used during winter fishing. True, there are no special differences between the baits. The deeper the angler casts the fishing rod, the more the jig is needed. Accordingly, at shallow depths you need a small bait.
Spoon
A spoon is an artificial bait for predatory fish. This bait is a metal plate that is equipped with one or more hooks. Spoons can be wide or narrow in shape, heavy or light in weight. There are also rotating and oscillating ones. You need to choose a spoon that will have an angle of 45-60 degrees, due to this an echo is created in the water, which attracts fish even from a long distance. They come in silver, copper and gold, but other colors can be used. A good spinner should rotate with half a turn of the reel, and if this action does not occur, it is better to change it. Lures come with soldered hooks, with free-playing hooks, and with pendants.
Balance
The balancer is a small artificial fish with single fish hooks soldered into its head and tail. There is also a hole on the balancer through which the bait is tied to the fishing line. They can be of different colors, depending on what the person will be catching. The bait is supplemented with something bright to attract predatory fish.
When choosing a fishing rod for winter fishing, you need to pay attention to how it will lie in your hand, whether it is neatly assembled and secure. In addition to placing a supply of fishing line on the fishing rod, it facilitates playing with a jig or spinner, and helps to make a timely hook.
Any novice fisherman does not need to buy a large number of tackles and fishing rods at once. Any time spent on the ice implies some kind of result, so each person must first decide for himself what he expects as a result. A beginner will need to buy a fishing rod, a nod and a jig. The first thing you need to decide is how the fishing will take place: in one place or the person will move around. For fast mobile fishing, there are small fishing rods called “balalaikas”.
There are also fishing rods with “legs” so that you can put it on the ice and wait for a bite. For a beginner, the most important and basic bait is a jig. They come in different sizes and different shapes, each person chooses the type, size and color for himself.
Secrets of winter fishing
Secrets of winter fishing Winter fishing is a rather extreme way of relaxation.
The fisherman sits in the cold for a long time, and not everyone can stand it. And only experience allows you to almost accurately identify fishing spots. Usually winter fishing begins with drilling holes and feeding. This is followed by alternate fishing - the holes with the best bite are selected. Experienced fishermen easily determine places for drilling holes and select suitable gear. Finding a place for winter fishing is not easy for a novice fisherman. It is necessary to know the habits of fish and the structure of the reservoir. Luck alone is not enough, so let's figure out where it is better to find places where prey accumulates.
First you need to decide what kind of fish you expect to catch. Pike like to attack from reed thickets, pike perch - from behind large stones and snags. Therefore, before going out on the ice, it is worth studying the features of winter fishing, as well as learning as much as possible about the life and hunting of predatory and carnivorous fish.
It is necessary to have information about different types of fishing gear for ice fishing. This will help the novice fisherman gain invaluable knowledge and experience. You also need to take care of clothing, accessories and safety items.
Nod
Those who do not know what they can fish with in winter should use the following item to see the bite. The nod is a bite signal.
There are these types:
- combined, in which metal is combined with plastic, the plastic plays the role of a shock absorber, used for catching bream, bream, roach;
- metal, made of spring steel, light wire;
- plastic, which is made from plastic.
For winter fishing, if the pond is frozen, you must take a drill with you to make holes in the ice.
It is also worth knowing how to fish in winter with a seine. There are no special tricks, just like at any other time of the year. But the State Duma prohibits this method, so in order not to get a fine, you should not use a seine.
Home, home - it's time to go home
In the morning, nothing kept me on the lake, and the song of the Gaza Strip “It’s time to go home” was stuck and spinning in my head. I caught a fish, survived an anxious night, gained some impressions, in a word, I exceeded my fishing plan. And I realized one thing: you always need to install the tent on all the fastenings - just in case. Well, choose a cube adjusted for the local winter.
I was also asked to talk about the disadvantages of the tent. Despite the fact that I was pleased with the results of field tests of the new wind-resistant and insulated tent, it has some disadvantages:
- the door does not lock when open;
- the entry hole narrows greatly at the bottom and top, which makes entry/exit difficult;
- The seams are crooked in places and the ends of the threads are sticking out;
- standing is warmer than sitting while fishing - due to the high ceiling, you can feel the temperature difference between the bottom of the tent and the top.
In general, the tent is not a big one, costing the price of a good horse, but a budget working donkey. It took me about 5 minutes to disassemble the cube after I had put all my things in the backpack and attached the mats and the folding bed. There was nowhere to rush, and the load in the form of catch and luggage did not allow me to walk quickly, so I waddled slowly to the house - there was no one to take me back in the car. I left the equipment at the dacha so that I could do more fishing during the winter. I had only one way out this winter - then it didn’t work out, and the winter ended. I arrived at the stop lightly with my catch and in a good mood - winter fishing on the lake was a success and there was still a whole Sunday ahead.
How to fish in winter?
Fishing in the cold season has not only its own characteristics, but also advantages compared to summer fishing. During winter fishing, a person is closer to his goal, that is, to the fish; they are separated only by a layer of ice. As for health, staying in the frosty air improves health and is not harmful to humans. Therefore, winter fishing is not only an exciting activity, but also beneficial for the body.
In winter, the fish feed on what is available and do not go overboard. When fishing, you must follow safety precautions. You need to dress warmly; it is advisable that the clothes are water-repellent and wind-resistant. Limbs also need to be protected from frost: wear felt boots and warm gloves. You need to choose things that do not interfere with normal movement. Experienced fishermen advise taking several types of fishing rods with you when fishing. When moving on ice, you need to be sure that it is durable. You definitely need to check the ice ahead of you with an ice pick so as not to fall under the water.
Winter tent, creating conditions for comfortable fishing
Before you start choosing a tent for winter fishing, you should answer the following questions:
- With what intensity and under what conditions will the tent be used?
- Size (how many people will be inside the tent at the same time).
- Design.
- The quality and type of materials used in production.
- Resistance of structural elements to frost and wind loads.
- Installation method.
- Price.
If a tent is purchased for fishing in any weather conditions, then the following two-seater options can be noted: “Specialist”, “Nelma-3”, “Nadezhda”, “Nelma-2”, “Peak-Umbrella 2”. Note that many of the listed models are perfect for night winter fishing.
Among many anglers, the Maverick Ice 2, 3, 4, 5 tents, as well as the Holiday Fishing Hot Cube3, are very popular. Of course, the cost of these models is quite high, but in return, the angler receives maximum protection from wind, snow, rain and frost.
