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This salmon species is considered one of the most active, swift, and agile. This predatory fish has several names, including rainbow trout, trout, and Kamchatka salmon. Trout fishing is of particular interest to experienced anglers across the country. It puts up a vigorous fight right up until the last moment, when it's brought ashore.
Fish characteristics
The name rainbow trout comes from the crimson stripe running down its sides. However, when compared to a rainbow, the fish bear no resemblance whatsoever, and the iridescent reflections in the sun don't exactly resemble a natural wonder. Incidentally, these aren't all the distinctive features of this salmonid.
- The body of rainbow trout is covered with dark scales that fit tightly to the body.
- The predator's mouth contains a large number of extremely sharp teeth, which are arranged in two rows.
- Small head with small eyes.
- On the back of individuals there are two fins, one of which is adipose.
- The male rainbow trout is always larger than the female.
It's worth noting that marine trout can change their color. This depends on the body of water they inhabit, as well as the bottom cover. Comparing rainbow trout by habitat yields the following results:
- Sea creatures are large in size, sometimes weighing up to 8-9 kg.
- River fish usually do not grow more than half a meter and weigh less than 2 kg.
The fish lives in small schools, is considered very shy and likes great depth.
How to catch rainbow trout?
To catch a large trophy, anglers need to know its dietary preferences. Rainbow trout feed on various mollusks, bloodworms, flies, shrimp, and larvae. Larger specimens eat fry, frogs, and chicks. It's also worth noting that trout are capable of preying on their own kind, i.e., their smaller relatives. Therefore, you can catch this predatory rainbow trout using a variety of lures.
Experienced anglers often use fly fishing when targeting this fish. Other fishing gear includes feeder rods, bottom fishing rods baited with worms or insects, or spinning rods rigged with spoons, flies, and other lures designed for spinning. It's best to equip the rod with spinners, as they effectively attract predators, provoking them to attack.
Rainbow trout fishing begins in spring and continues through fall. In the fall, the predator leaves to spawn, after which it can be caught in winter by ice fishing. However, it's important to remember that this species is listed as endangered. Therefore, in some bodies of water, rainbow trout fishing may be illegal.
Conclusion
We've described the characteristics of this predatory fish, a relative of salmon. When visiting the Putorana Plateau trophy fishing tours, you have the opportunity to catch various species of noble fish.
Some of them, such as the taimen, are protected by the state, and to prevent this valuable species from becoming extinct, the catch-and-release policy is applied. However, many other salmonids, such as whitefish, lenok, and char, can delight guests and grace the holiday table right on a rafting trip along the many Siberian routes.
