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Muksun is a member of the whitefish genus, a large family of red salmon. It is related to the omul, which inhabits Lake Baikal. A helicopter flight into the wilds of the Putorana Plateau Nature Reserve offers the chance to catch a magnificent trophy of this unique and valuable fish.
Taste and great benefits when eating predator.
The taste of this predator, found in many Siberian rivers, is considered unique. Its meat is recommended for athletes due to its many beneficial qualities and properties. The presence of arachidonic acid increases strength and power in athletes.
Moreover, its dietary, flavorful meat can be safely consumed by those suffering from liver and kidney disease. Carnivore meat is considered a particularly fatty food, but its fat is healthy and easily digestible.
An interesting fact and advantage of the fish is that about 100 years ago, when sturgeons and sterlets Sold in bags, muksun was offered strictly individually.
Therefore, this fish is often considered a unique, valuable, and beneficial species. Many entrepreneurs and hobbyists today breed it. However, trophies caught during rafting trips and on fishing tours outnumber captive-bred specimens by all standards. Muksun can grow up to 1 meter in length, and often weigh over 10 kg.
What does muksun look like?
The fish's appearance immediately reveals its noble origins. The muksun's body, like that of a sterlet, is somewhat spindle-shaped. It is elongated and laterally flattened. The color of the fish changes from top to bottom.
The back is often dark, even black, the sides are silvery, and the belly is white. Adults have a prominent hump on their backs, confirming their whitefish ancestry. The predator's head and tail are raised, with the lower jaw protruding forward. Powerful gills, studded with rakers, allow the fish to achieve the healthy, pure qualities of its meat by efficiently filtering large volumes of food.
Where and how to catch muksun during rafting fishing tours.
Catch a fine specimen of this species in many Siberian rivers and lakes. Trophy catches are found in the Yenisei, Ob, and Lena rivers. This fish prefers clean, fresh water and is considered picky about its habitat. There are several ways to catch a trophy specimen: spinning, fly fishing, bottom fishing, and rod fishing.
Spinning
You can catch muksun with a spinning rod, preferably using small spinners. Sbirulinos (bombardas) are excellent for this purpose. Sinking or dry flies can also help catch this predator. The only recommendation for landing fish on a large river like the Yenisei is to make long casts.
Fly fishing
Fly fishing for muksun also requires special considerations. This predator is very shy and cautious. Therefore, you'll need a long fly line or the use of floating craft, rafts, or boats. Dry flies, wet flies, and nymphs can be used as bait. When fishing Siberian lakes, casting parallel to the shore is recommended; this greatly increases your chances of catching a decent specimen.
