Fishing from the boat zander, perch and pike at the Rybinsk reservoir
The Rybinsk reservoir is home to a very wide species composition of fish, both peaceful and predatory. For lovers of fishing peaceful fish of particular interest may be bream, sinets and very large "sea" roach. For hunters of predators the main target trophies are traditionally pike, zander and large perch. There are in the reservoir and other predatory fish (catfish, burbot, Chub , etc.), but it is trophy pike and zander famous Fish. And about the huge flocks of local large perch ( 700 grams - 1 kg+) and say nothing. Every spinner wants to find a flock and take your soul when the fish bite with each cast...
For high-quality fishing in the vastness of the Rybinsk reservoir, ideally, you need a fishing boat longer than 5 meters (the wave at Sea is not a joke) with a reliable running motor, equipped with a fish-searching complex with a Chartplotter. You can, of course, do a simple vertical sonar and compact Navigator. Without this, it is simply dangerous to go out to the main part of the reservoir, since fishing is often at a great distance from the coastline, when the shore is simply not visible.
But not all those wishing to catch Pike and Sudakov Rybinsk Reservoir have own equipped boat. No problem! It is always possible to use the services of fishing guides from numerous fishing bases built in the most top places on the shores of the pond. Their contacts can be easily found in Internet search engines.
Tackle. The spinning rod is desirable universal, as during fishing different types of baits are used, from Jeeps to Topooters. The optimal test for the lure weight is up to 28-35 grams. There are practically no currents on Rysinka, so we will not need heavy weights. The length of the rod is not principled, only you would be comfortable to manipulate it in the boat. Coil 3000-4000 on the ruler Shimano, preferably power series. Cord #1, 0-1, 5. A leash of a steel string length of 35-40 cm-from the pike teeth.
Even if you catch zander or perch, pike bite can happen at any time. As an alternative, you can use fluorocarbon shock-leader with a diameter of 0.6-0.8 mm. Fishing for wzander and perch such a shock-leader will not hurt, and will definitely help when fishing in snags, which in the reservoir a huge amount. And save your bait from being cut when you bite the pike....
If you manage to choose the time for a trip to the Rybinsk reservoir and find an experienced guide to accompany you, fishing on the Rybinsk Sea can become one of the best and most memorable adventures of the season. And what happens fishing in these parts, I suggest you watch the video from the team VolgaBaits (Vladimir Girbasov and Andrey Chulanov), which often catch predators Fish...