How to catch predatory fish with a set line?

Taking trophy fishing trips allows you to learn the intricacies and nuances of catching specific fish species. A trip to the Putorana Plateau allows you to explore the picturesque taiga and catch noble red fish (taimen, lenok, brown trout, etc.). Learn how to prepare a variety of delicacies on the shore, such as sugudai, malosol, salmon shashlik, and much more.

But before you can cook anything with fish, you first need to catch it. There are countless ways to catch fish on fishing routes. And today, we'll tell you how to use a set line to land trophy predators.

Advantages and disadvantages of set lines:

This fishing tackle has many advantages. They are as follows:

· Silent casting of bait to a specific location allows you to avoid scaring away predators that have gathered in some hole in the reservoir.

· Placement of baits can be carried out exactly where they will be absolutely necessary for a trophy catch.

· When fishing with a set line, the angler can independently play the bait, thereby attracting more fish.

· The design of the fishing tackle is so simple that even a novice fisherman can make it.

You can fish with set lines at any time of year, even in winter. It's worth noting that experienced fishermen often prefer them for ice fishing.

The disadvantage of the set line is that when the fish are spawning, fishing with this gear is prohibited by law.

How to catch predators using a set line?

This tackle is ideal for catching a variety of predatory fish. In winter, most predators tend to become more active. These bloodthirsty fish often move around underwater in search of food.

Sometimes, a single line can land several predatory fish at once, so anglers cherish the use of a set line, especially when fishing in cold weather. Let's take a closer look at how to hunt them.

Pike hunting

For hunting "river alligators," for example, when visiting tours along the Yenisei, the following fishing tackle is included in the set line equipment:

· There can be 7 or 8 hooks, many anglers prefer to install items numbered “10”.

· It's best to use live bait, but if you don't have any, you can use spinners. Keep in mind that the larger the bait, the larger the catch.

Worms are also excellent predator attractants, especially in cold winter weather. However, they are generally only attacked by striped bass.

To catch pike, experienced anglers use a variety of methods to attract them. Electronic bite activators, which can attract a huge number of predators to the fishing spot, can also be used. Pheromone-based lures are also used.

Fishing for pike perch

This species is most often caught in the fall. At this time, the predator tries to gain fat before the frost and often attacks various baits. Fishermen set special bottom nets to catch zander.

At this time of year, it's easier to spot predatory fish in narrower waterways. During summer, most striped predators inhabit shallow waters, where they hunt for small fish.

Zander fishing is best done in the evening or at night. During these hours, the predator is more active and hungry. Any peaceful fish can be used as bait. However, it's important to remember that larger specimens can tear out the stakes of a set line. When setting up this type of fishing tackle, consider the current in the water.

The equipment for a longline when fishing for pike perch includes:

· Hooks with a number "13". These are considered reliable and capable of withstanding the struggle of a large specimen when landing.

For a more substantial catch, experienced fishermen take echo sounders with them on their fishing trips to locate large schools of predatory fish. This makes their job much easier, as zander are known to frequent various depressions and holes in the reservoir.

· As with pike, you can use various auxiliary devices. For example, bite activators or pheromone-based lures.