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To successfully catch trophy fish in the Siberian nature reserve, some anglers use various floating craft and equipment. For fly fishing Rafts are used. In the past, many people made rafts by hand to create comfortable fishing conditions. Now, stores offer a variety of raft models.
Advantages of floating craft
Rafts made on the shore from plastic bottles or wood have gained widespread popularity. Consequently, manufacturers have begun producing more convenient, compact watercraft.
What are the advantages of a raft?
1. Silent movement across the reservoir.
2. Allows you to swim into hard-to-reach places.
3. A raft is practically indispensable when fishing on lakes Agata, Epekli, etc., or on the numerous rivers of the Putorana Plateau, which do not have a strong current.
4. Factory-made products are compact, durable and reliable.
5. Models with large dimensions allow several fishermen to move safely on the deck.
6. The comfortable deck can accommodate tables and chairs, which will make rafting fishing more unique.
7. The raft can be equipped with a motor or propelled by oars.
8. Easy repair of punctures.
9. While moving along the river, you can fish with a spinning rod, fly fishing, or rod.
What rafts are used for fly fishing?
Various models of inflatable rafts often replace larger inflatable boats. Many anglers use small watercraft for fly fishing.
- They can be shaped like a comfortable chair and vary in size. To ensure silent movement through the water, special fins are included. This allows you to catch large grayling, taimen, and brown trout. In clear water, noise alerts these noble predators. And as we know, many fish species are very shy, so they tend to stay away from noisy areas.
- Other models, shaped like buns or "Us," offer excellent maneuverability and increased safety for challenging fly fishing.
- Pontoon rafts allow several fishing enthusiasts to stay afloat, silently covering long distances across water.
- The largest watercraft are catamaran rafts. They can accommodate more than five people when visiting the reserve's lakes. Sometimes, fishermen even pitch tents on these large craft. However, the downside is that these models are large and heavy.
Correct operation of the watercraft
If you follow safety precautions, your inflatable raft will last a long time.
What are the operating requirements?
1. Don't overinflate the air tanks, especially during hot, humid seasons. It's a good thing such weather conditions are rare on the Putorana Peninsula.
2. The rafts don't tolerate frost well. Therefore, using the raft in winter can lead to its failure. The rubber will crack, and the floating craft will soon become unusable.
3. Try to avoid areas with protruding snags and sharp rocks. Even high-quality, dense rubber may not withstand a collision with them.
4. After fishing, the raft must be washed, dried, and then packed in a ventilated bag.
5. Store your watercraft at a moderate temperature, in a dry place. This will ensure your raft will remain in perfect condition for many years to come. And the fishing for the reserve's predators will become more abundant and rewarding.
