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Most anglers who love fishing often don't pay much attention to small fish. Unless, of course, their goal is to hunt predators like grayling, pike perch, pike, and many others. Therefore, they adhere to the "catch and release" fishing rule.
Next time, you might catch this specimen when it's mature and has gained a decent amount of weight. However, the specimen discussed in this publication, the turkey, isn't intimidated by this. It doesn't grow to large sizes, but it often becomes an attractive bait for predators.
That's why fishermen don't often release bleak after catching them. This is especially true for those on trophy fishing trips along the Yenisei River, where large river alligators (pike) are found. They happily release them back into the water, but only on a leash and with hooks attached.
The main features of this fish
Bleak (bleak) is a small fish related to the large carp family of ide, tench, and crucian carp. Or carp. However, nature has shortchanged it in height and weight. This fish looks like this:
- The body is elongated and has a distinctive coloration. It is dark, bluish, and has a silvery sheen, while the back has a greenish tint. The rest of the specimen is quite light.
- The ventral fins are transparent and light, but the tail and dorsal fins have a slight darkening.
- The bleak's head and mouth are slightly slanted upward. This allows the fish to find food on the surface of the water.
- Bleak can reach 15 cm in length and weigh up to 70 grams. Therefore, they are often used to make sprats and other delicious delicacies.
- Another advantage is that the scales come off the fish easily, which is why many housewives love to cook with bleak.
It's worth noting that the fish got its name from its scales, which cling to the hands when cleaning them. They create a shiny, iridescent glove-like effect. The French previously used them to make "Essence d'Orient" (Eastern Essence), which aided in pearl processing.
How can you catch a lot of bleak?
These species are most often caught with lightweight rods. Fishing tackle should also be as thin and delicate as possible. Bleak can be caught with small, miniature hooks and weights, and bite alarms should be lightweight to avoid disturbing the fish when they bite.
Other fishing tackle may include the following:
- Spinning;
- Fly fishing;
- Donka;
- Feeder or rods with a side nod.
Natural baits are used: bloodworms, maggots, dough, worms, and more. During winter fishing, bleak are caught with regular winter fishing rods with floats or nods.
Conclusion
This small fish can be used to catch large predators, making fishing more exciting, engaging, and rewarding. It's attacked by virtually all species of bloodthirsty fish, from perch and asp to lenok, whitefish, grayling, and taimen. Moreover, all predators eagerly take live bait.
Bleak is an excellent, ideal choice for catching a substantial, predatory trophy. Another advantage is that the country's waters are abundant with this fish, making it safe to use as bait without worrying about its species decline. Furthermore, this species has no commercial value.
On the Putorana Plateau, you can catch a trophy taimen, take a souvenir photo with it, and then release it back into the wild to help maintain the population of this noble fish. The numerous photos and videos taken during the rafting trip will serve as a constant reminder of the trophy fishing trip, an experience that will last a lifetime.
