What gear is best for fishing in strong currents?

When rafting through the Putorana River, it's important to know which fishing gear will yield the most trophies and be most effective. Cold waters are the most common. The fast-flowing rivers of the reserve have strong currents, so spinning rods or English-style float rods are best.

Baiting and attracting fish to the fishing spot.

Don't forget about other, equally important aspects of fishing, such as baiting and lure presentation. These factors are especially important when fishing with a float rod from a boat, raft, or similar source.

The clear waters of this protected area allow predators to see at great distances. Therefore, a little sand or clay can be added to the bait to create a slight cloudiness. It's worth noting that in strong currents, it's not recommended to use bait sparingly.

Which fishing rod should I take?

If you're fishing with a rod, we've described the most suitable products above. However, the rig should be running, meaning it should be equipped with guides. This will allow for longer casts.

"Leader" feeder rods are ideal. Their versatility allows for a variety of retrieves. And their power will ensure you don't miss even the largest predators, such as taimen, salmon trout, and char.

· In length, the rod can be about 3.5 meters.

· Reels, most often used are wiring, inertial, for example, such as the English BROWNING or the Russian "Nelma"

Fishing enthusiasts select all other fishing gear themselves. This means they can equip their fishing rod with floats or other bite indicators in whatever way is most convenient.

Hooks and sinkers should be appropriate for the depth and type of fish you're targeting. They should also match other fishing tackle you have, including floats and lines.

Other types of gear designed for currents.

Based on popularity, spinning rods are considered the most popular and effective. A wide variety of predatory fish species will definitely enjoy spoons or spinners.

Excellent catches can be achieved with a variety of lures fitted to spinning rods, ranging from flies or mice to more expensive wobblers. These lures have been used to land huge taimen weighing up to 39-40 kg.

Fly rods are another effective fishing tackle. They also allow for effective hunting of predatory fish on the Putorana Plateau. Fly rods can also be rigged with various lures, such as mice, flies, and so on.

All of the fishing gear listed above can be used alternately during a rafting trip, depending on the conditions and the existing landscape of the water. Afterward, enjoy delicious Siberian delicacies: salmon shashlik, or prepare the popular malosol or sugudai.