Features of catching noble fish species

As the saying goes: no pain, no gain. Regarding the predators of the Putorana Plateau, it's essential to understand the aquatic fauna. The fact is that the local aristocratic predators, especially the larger ones, are quite cunning, intelligent, and timid. Here's how to catch a large trophy in its element.

Where does the trophy predator live?

Many large, adult predatory fish seek favorable conditions in the summer. This primarily concerns cool, clean water. In our case, trophy fish are most often caught in river pits or thickets of aquatic plants. Predators venture into shallower areas in search of food. To land a substantial specimen, you need to know its secrets and characteristics.

• Lenok can behave differently at different times of the day in summer. In the morning and evening, they tend to be closer to the surface of the water, while during the day, they prefer to stay closer to the river bottom. This unique species bites on various types of lures: wobblers, spoons, and, for larger lenok, Prefers rodents and artificial mice. Fishing methods can include a combination of spinning and fly fishing.

• The taimen is considered one of the noblest representatives of the Putorana River's waters. Landing this large predator is not easy; it fights to the bitter end until it escapes its natural habitat. It can also be caught using mice, spinners, and wobblers. Currently, the species is listed in the Red Book, so fishing for taimen is limited. However, to catch a large specimen, it is important to understand its behavior. Taimen feed on various insects, rodents such as squirrels, mice, and small fish. Its habitat is considered to be the moderate currents and lower reaches of rivers. During spawning and in the upper reaches, the fish tend to abstain from feeding. Taimen are unpretentious in terms of water location, living comfortably in both shallow and deep waters. Their habitat is characterized by the presence of rocks and fast currents, primarily in mountain rivers.

• Grayling is also a significant species in the Putorana Plateau waters. This species can be caught using both the fishing tackle described above and a standard float rod. Lures for Siberian grayling include insects, boats, and sbirulino. In cold weather, they also enjoy jigs. This salmonid species' habitat is generally limited to clear water. Shallow water is not a problem for them, as long as there are plenty of pebbles and a fast, cold current. Grayling most often inhabits the cold lakes and rivers of the reserve.

• Whitefish Whitefish are excellent at biting maggots, especially in the fall. However, they also enjoy eating fish fry. This predator is omnivorous, so it can be caught using a variety of lures and fishing gear. However, bottom fishing is the most common method, but catching a large whitefish requires extraordinary patience and some effort. The retrieve should be done slowly, with short breaks, making the bait appear more lively and natural.

The taiga waters of the Putorana Plateau harbor a wide variety of predatory fish, but those described above are considered the most common. These fish reach large sizes, and catching any of these specimens is considered particularly fortunate.