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Rainbow trout: the mighty jewel of the salmon family

Rainbow Trout: The Mighty Crown Jewel of the Salmon Family. Rainbow trout, better known internationally as rainbow trout or Kamchatka salmon (Oncorhynchus mykiss), are one of the most adaptable and sought-after fish in the salmon family (Salmonidae). This fish combines exceptional strength, grace, and striking appearance, making it a favorite among sport fishermen, a target of large-scale aquaculture, and an important element of freshwater ecosystems.

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Rudd fish

Rudd: a striking representative of Russia's freshwater bodies

Rudd: the shining jewel of Russia's freshwater bodies. The rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) is one of the most spectacular and popular fish in the carp family, consistently delighting anglers with its beauty, liveliness, and ease of catch. Its bright red fins, golden sheen of scales, and orange eyes make this fish a true gem in any body of water where it inhabits. In central Russia, as well

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Taimen fishing in Tuva

Taimen Fishing in Tuva: A "River Tiger" in the Steppes of Southern Siberia

Taimen fishing in Tuva: the "river tiger" in the steppes of southern Siberia. The Republic of Tuva is one of the last regions of Russia where taimen fishing is still relatively stable and legal, without strict restrictions. Here, in the upper reaches of the Yenisei River—the Maly and Bolshoy Yenisei (Kaa-Khem and Biy-Khem), Khemchik, Biy-Khem, and their tributaries—taimen thrive in pristine mountain habitats.

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Bystryanka fish

Alburnoides bipunctatus: species description, range

The bipunctatus (Alburnoides bipunctatus) species description and range. The bipunctatus is one of the characteristic small fishes of freshwater rivers in Europe and western Russia. Despite its small size, this representative of the carp family plays an important role in the ecosystems of fast-flowing rivers: it acts as an indicator of clean water, serves as a food source for predators, and has many local forms. Anglers often consider it a common "small fish."

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white-eye fish

White-eye: the silver beauty of the lowland rivers – a complete portrait of the fish

White-eye: the silver beauty of lowland rivers—a complete portrait of the fish. The white-eye (Ballerus sapa, formerly known as Abramis sapa) is one of the most elegant and delicious fish in the carp family. It is easily recognized by its very tall, laterally compressed body and enormous, almost "alien" eyes, which occupy up to a third of the fish's head and have given it the common names "glazach" and "sopa."

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Amur chebachek

Amur chebachok: an inconspicuous but hardy inhabitant of Far Eastern waters

Amur Chebachok: an inconspicuous but hardy inhabitant of Far Eastern waters. The Amur Chebachok (Pseudorasbora parva) is one of those unassuming fish that seem to belong in the landscape: small, silvery, with a dark stripe along its side, it flitts in schools in backwaters and quiet rivers, not pretending to be a trophy. At only 8–10 cm long and weighing up to 15 grams, it's not

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alligator gar

Alligator Gar: America's Ancient River Dinosaur

Alligator Gar: An Ancient River Dinosaur of the Americas. The alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula), or simply alligator gar, is not just a fish, but a true relict predator, outliving the dinosaurs and reminiscent of the Mesozoic era. With a body length of up to 3 meters and a weight of over 130 kg, it looks like a cross between a crocodile and a pike: a long snout studded with rows of sharp teeth, armor-like scales,

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shark knot

Shark Knot: The world's strongest shock leader knot

The Shark Knot: the strongest shock leader knot in the world. When there's a fish on the other end of your braid that weighs more than you, ordinary knots become the weak link. In 2018–2019, American guides targeting trophy taimen in Mongolia and giant trevally in Australia grew tired of losing 50-pound monsters to the Albright and FG Knot.

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