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Having participated in trophy fishing trips in the Turukhansky District Taiga Nature Reserve, anglers and hunters from all over the world learn many important and useful things. They encounter new fishing methods, such as trolling, fly fishing, and others, while immersed in the wilds of the picturesque taiga. It's worth noting that these fishing methods have their own secrets and techniques. Many people mistakenly think that rafting means jumping into a boat, casting a rod or fishing pole, and plowing down the river until a greedy predator snatches the bait. This is far from the case. Indeed, when rafting down a mountain river, there are numerous techniques, characteristics, and rules that must be known in order to enjoy the catch.
The benefits of rafting fishing
Rafting along Siberian rivers such as the Kochumdek, Tutonchana, Sukhaya Tunguska, Yenisei, and many others offers many advantages. It offers opportunities to fish in a variety of locations, often inaccessible from the shore. It also allows you to stop at any desired nook, anchor, and cast your line. In the cold, glass-clear mountain waters of the Putorana region, you can spot large predators, even in the deep. Simply toss them some bait, which they often find attractive. This method typically offers a chance of catching pike or perch, but not so for more prestigious fish like taimen or lenok. These fish tend to swim to greater depths. To land such a trophy fish, a floating craft comes in handy. Therefore, during the rafting trip, additional opportunities arise to enjoy a rich catch, as well as to see more beautiful and unforgettable places of the world-famous nature reserve.
How and what bait to use to catch big fish while rafting
To ensure our guests thoroughly enjoy their visit to the Putorana Plateau, we offer a variety of river and lake tours, featuring an abundance of trophy fish. A variety of baits and fishing techniques are used. Rafting through picturesque areas allows for fishing over a large area and a variety of methods. Troll for char, fly-fish, or spin-rod for large whitefish, brown trout, lenok, or taimen. Use a variety of baits and lures, depending on the characteristics of the chosen body of water. The arsenal of lures varies widely, with spinners, spinners, and wobblers being used in some areas, while others offer a chance to try fishing with mice for larger specimens.
Unforgettable moments and a rich catch
To summarize, every possible option and method is available to achieve the goal of catching a noble, trophy predator while on the Putorana Plateau. Many informative articles have been written about these methods on the website about a real man's vacation. Descriptions of suggested routes, recipes for Siberian delicacies, fishing techniques, bait, and much more are also available, highlighting what awaits you during a visit to this unique Siberian nature reserve. After returning from their trip, many tourists share their photos taken during the rafting trip, showing the trophy predators they caught and the unique nature of the taiga. Sometimes, they even feature wild animals, such as bears or wolves, which can sometimes be captured from a boat. Most importantly, what you can expect from a fishing trip is a wealth of positive emotions, a sea of drive, excitement, and a wealth of unique, unforgettable experiences.
