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This healthy, tasty predator can be caught in the Yenisei River. Rumor has it that large burbot specimens in Taimyr sometimes reach 30 kg. Many anglers are interested in this predator, its characteristics, and habits.
History of burbot.
A type of cod, this fish is considered an excellent trophy. Even a small burbot is considered a success by anglers. This predator's meat is not only delicious but also nutritious. And its liver is considered a true treasure.
Furthermore, the durable skin of this inhabitant of Siberian lakes and rivers was previously used to make boots. It has gained widespread popularity, rivaling the durability of leather products made from many other amphibians.
Appearance and habitat.
Burbot is a freshwater fish. Although its closest relative, the cod, lives only in saltwater seas, this predator doesn't settle in any body of water it comes across. It prefers the cold waters of Siberia.
The predator's appearance is characterized by an elongated body with a small head, covered in small scales. Burbots are distinguished by the barbels located under the mouth and a pair of small barbels located near the nostrils.
The predator has two fins on its back, one large and one small. The spine is adorned with a dark brown stripe, similar in hue to olives. The belly can have a similar coloration. However, the head, sides, and tail can be completely different shades, ranging from white to black.
In the Yenisei River, burbot can reach several meters in size and weigh around 20 kg. Habitat plays a significant role in the growth of this valuable fish. Moreover, the farther north the trophy fish is caught, the smaller it is.
Where to catch burbot.
This predator can most often be caught in areas with large boulders or near the shore, where the bottom is strewn with snags, tree roots, and the like. It spends time there, resting before the upcoming hunt.
Rafting down the Yenisei River, you can experience the thrill of fighting and then proudly reeling in this predator. A tenacious, strong burbot, it can put up a long and valiant fight. If luck is on the angler's side, the fish soup or other prepared delicacies will be nutritious and healthy.
Burbot emerge to search for food at night. At this time, the river water becomes colder, making the predator more active. They feed on a variety of prey, from small fish, crayfish, and frogs to snails, insects, and mammals.
What types of bait does this predator attack?
A member of the cod family, burbot are not particularly picky when it comes to food. They can be caught with a variety of baits. Burbot typically takes worms, but they especially prefer meat, liver, offal, and sometimes even pieces of unsalted bacon.
You can land a decent-sized trophy at any time of year. But burbot bites most often in the fall and winter. Using artificial lures to catch burbot is rare, as this predator has excellent vision, smell, and hearing.
Burbot can be caught using acoustic lures, which resemble insects or live bait. Anglers also use jigs, but they need to be large. Often, anglers resort to trickery, attaching a piece of meat or bacon to the hook of the lure. Even spoiled or rotting food is used. The strong smell attracts predators of this species. In these cases, the burbot, sensing it from afar, attacks the bait.
