✅ Cautious sea crucian carp, or weasel

Crucian carp is a type of fish that has an amazing ability to survive in a wide variety of conditions, including unfavorable ones, when other species may die. His adaptability is amazing! In winter, it can bury itself in silt and survive even when small bodies of water are completely frozen.
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Sea crucian carp (Laskir)

Sea crucian carp, which is also called weasel, belongs to the family of spars, a distinctive feature is the structure of the teeth (the front ones are incisors, the lateral ones are “molars”, the palate is without teeth).
The body of the fish is flattened and elongated, and the color of the scales is light yellow. There is a golden tint on the back of the fish, and a black spot in front of the caudal fin. Thanks to these characteristics, the fish is quite easy to distinguish from other marine fish. The maximum age of sea bream is 7 years. The greatest length is 45 cm. The maximum weight is 2 kg.

Habitat of the sea crucian Most often, the sea crucian can be found in the waters of the Black Sea, as well as in the Sea of Azov, where it swims. This fish also lives in other seas, but its numbers there are small. The fish chooses places in a reservoir with warm water, where it preys on mollusks and small crustaceans. The weasel walks in small flocks and feeds near rocks and stones that are overgrown with algae.

Sea crucian carp is a very cautious fish and can be frightened not only by noise on the shore, but also by the silhouette of a person. Therefore, you need to fish carefully, and the catch becomes even more desirable.

The best places to catch sea crucian carp This small fish, which loves warm water, is caught in the warm season. Crucian carp does not approach the shore and it is best to catch it at a depth of a couple of meters, where there are stones and rocks overgrown with algae. At night, sea crucian carp descends to a depth of 3-5, and it becomes more difficult to catch. On beaches, anglers often catch crucian carp at night directly from the piers, when nightlife subsides and the fish feel safe. It is difficult to find sea crucian carp near the beaches during the daytime, as the fish are cautious. During the day, it is best to look for places where there are no people and the engines of boats and boats do not make noise. But in the evening, when the noise subsides, the crucian carp begins to bite and you need to be prepared for numerous bites. The weasel bites best with the appearance of considerable waves and after a storm.

How and what is better to catch weasel For catching sea crucian, bottom gear is most often used. But a considerable part of fishermen catch this fish using float rods. The choice of gear largely depends on the fishing location - on a gently sloping beach shore it is better to use bottom gear. And when fishing from a pier or on a steep bank, it is better to use a fishing rod. Sea crucian carp begin to actively feed towards the end of July, when the water has warmed up well. Large crucian carp are often caught in places where mountain rivers flow into the sea and the water is agitated. For trophy fish, the best bait is hermit crab. For medium-sized crucian carp, the following is used as bait:

− mussel meat, − shrimp, − sandworms, − nereis, − pieces of fresh fish

Crucian carp is also a crucian carp in the sea

Laskir, or sea crucian (D. annularis (L.)) is a coastal fish that lives in the Black Sea. Most often it is found off the coast of the Crimea and the Caucasus, in the Kerch Strait and adjacent parts of the Sea of Azov. It lives in small schools near rocks and boulders , covered with algae at depths of 8–10 m. Such places are usually rich in small crustaceans and mollusks. Loves sandy bald spots located among aquatic vegetation. In the cold season, goes to the sea. As a rule, it stays at the bottom, sometimes rising to the warm upper layers. Its dimensions do not exceed 32 cm. The most commonly caught fish have an average size of 14–15 cm. In terms of body shape, laskir is very similar to silver crucian carp, but differs from it in color. Its body, like crucian carp, is high and highly compressed on the sides, having a light yellow color with a silver tint; the back, shimmering with gold, is darker. At the base of the pectoral fin on each side and above the caudal peduncle there are dark spots. The dorsal fin of the weasel is long and stretches almost the entire length of the body from head to tail . The teeth are wide, chisel-shaped, protruding forward, 8 pieces each. on each jaw there are incisors. And on the side there are lateral, rubbing ones, very similar to insert ones.

Some of us who go to the Black Sea successfully combine a beach holiday with sea fishing. One of the worthy objects of fishing is sea crucian carp. And although this fish is small in size, it is very tasty, especially when grilled. Like freshwater crucian carp, weasel is very cautious and timid, especially large ones. They catch it from the bottom with a light bottom, less often using a float rod, both from the shore and from a boat.

EASY DONKA

A fishing rod (spinning rod type) with a special sensitive tip, equipped with a well-adjusted reel and a supply of fishing line, to the end of which is attached a leash 15–20 cm long with a hook No. 4.5–5.5; a shot is placed next to the leash on the fishing line, limiting the movement of the sliding sinker (olive); Above the olive, another pellet is attached 10-15 cm, and another leash 7-8 cm is tied behind it. Pieces of fresh fish or shrimp, as well as a worm - Nereis or sandworm - are used as bait. Since the mouth of crucian carp is small, its bites are very different from those of other fish. He does not swallow the bait immediately, but spends some time chewing on it with his lips. As soon as the tackle reaches the bottom, you immediately need to give it tension. At first, the bite is transmitted as a slight twitching or tapping, but as soon as the line begins to stretch, you immediately need to hook. You have to feel the bite. Very often it happens like this - a second or two and everything is eaten. Due to the caution of weasel bites, experienced fishermen put half a peeled shrimp on the hook. But there are periods, especially at the end of April, when the weasel takes greedily, then the shrimp is not peeled from the shell, but only its head is torn off.

WITH FLYING FISHING ROD

With this gear, sea crucians are caught from piers and breakwaters in the evening or early in the morning, when they are not scared away by vacationers. Since the bites are cautious, only the most delicate equipment is suitable for it. The fishing rod should be light, preferably carbon fiber, 5–6 m long. The main line is 0.15 mm in diameter, the leash is 0.12 mm. Hook No. 4–5 with a long shank (domestic numbering). Since the bait is sometimes quickly eaten by greenfinches and guinea pigs, it is advisable to use two leashes. They can be tied through a swivel to the end of the main line (then the lead pellet is placed above the leads) or connected to it in a herringbone pattern above the end sinker. The distance for the leashes is set so that the nozzle is 10–20 cm above the bottom. When using a blind rig, it is better to tie the main line to the tip of the rod through a rubber shock absorber, since the fish on the hook behaves very quickly and often comes off when jerking. In the evening, when the sea is calm, floats with a minimum test (optimal - 1.5–2.5 g) are quite suitable for fishing. If there are small waves, then it is better to take a float with 4–6 g of dough and an appropriate weight. In this case, you should not completely load it (up to the antenna), since it will constantly dive in the water and the bite will be poorly noticeable.

SHRIMP FISHING

Since this is the favorite food of almost any sea fish, it is necessary to pay special attention to the extraction of bait. The most primitive way is to catch shrimp with a small fine-mesh net in shallow water near boulders covered with green algae. But a more effective method is the so-called “trawling”. To do this, a rim is made from thick wire and reinforcement in the shape of a segment 0.5 m high and 1 m wide; the edges of a bag made from a fishing net intended for catching sprat are attached to it. The length of the pocket is 1.5 m. It is better if another reinforcement is welded along the bottom of the trawl at a distance of 7 cm, then it will serve as a barrier for algae and the trawl will not become clogged. We tie meter-long ropes to the three points of the arc - the very top, then the left and right, at the bases, which are tied together at the ends and a long towing cord is attached to them. It is very effective to catch shrimp at night from a dark pier or a docked ship. To do this, you need to lower the hermetically sealed lantern on a rope into the water. Shrimp and other small animals will be attracted to the light, and here you only have time to collect them with a net attached to a long handle. My friend Mikhail Ivanovich told how, during his naval service at the construction of the Mirny port, he caught a whole basin of delicious Black Sea shrimp in just a few hours.

How, where, when, what and with what to catch sea crucian

5.1. Biting calendar: when the Saragus fish bite

As a rule, saragus spawns in January-March, after which it begins to actively feed and willingly takes bait. Sea bream are most active in late spring and early summer. The bite continues until autumn and dies down when the water temperature drops below 20-22. It can also be caught in winter: in places with warm currents it can be caught almost all year round.

5.2. In what weather does Saragus bite best?

It is worth going out to Saragusa when there is little wind. Optimal fishing conditions are a wave of 0.5-1 m. A strong headwind spoils all fishing and makes it impossible to cast light bait to the required distance. There are frequent cases of Saragus biting in the middle of summer in complete calm.

5.3. Where is the best place to catch saragusa?

Finding this fish is a little more difficult than it might seem at first glance. The best option is to take the advice of a local fisherman (it makes sense to look at his tackle and inquire about the bait). But it is possible to do without the help of the natives. It is enough just to remember that first of all you should explore the favorite places of the Saragus:

underwater rocks and rocks covered with marine vegetation at a distance of about ten meters from the coastline. You can find Saragusa here by the characteristic colored reflections above the stones (it’s difficult to do without polarized glasses here). For an effective bite, you need to deliver the bait as close to the stones as possible;
waters in the shadow of reefs; caverns in reefs. These are favorite sites for schools of sea bream. If possible, catch them first;
in the cold season - places near the confluence of warm waters. Here the fish actively feed even in winter.

5.4 Useful tips

Regardless of the fishing location:

make sure that your shadow does not fall on the surface of the water: Saragus is very careful;
when fishing from reefs, stay at a sufficient distance from its edge, because saragus often reaches the very edge;
your most reliable assistant in finding fish is polarized glasses;
move the bait so that, following from the depths, it passes at the edge of the stones/rocks/reef;
don't be afraid to experiment. Try new lures. This will help you achieve success even when other anglers are left without a single bite.

5.5. How Saragus bites

Typically, a bite is felt as an instant stop of the bait in the case of spinning tackle and a sharp jerk of the float in the case of adepts of float fishing. Zaragusas live in packs, so when one specimen is caught, hopes of catching a second and third one in the same place are well founded. When the bite stops, you should move to the next stone or walk a little along the reef. And yes, be prepared for frequent disappearances that are inevitable when fishing for saragus.

5.6. What gear to use for fishing

Saragus hunters are traditionally divided into supporters of spinning equipment and lovers of float/fly fishing rods.

Spinning For catching sea bream, ultralight is usually used. The optimal rod length is 2.1-2.6 m. Test: lower limit 1-1.5 g, upper limit 8-10. Basically you will have to use wobblers weighing 2-5 g and sometimes a light jig. Monofilament fishing line is preferable - a braided cord hides the smoothness of the bait.

Read the article on braided fishing line and you will learn about what braided line is, get acquainted with its characteristics and advantages, learn the features of its use in fishing, care rules and learn how to knit the most popular and reliable knots - here

Interesting article about the experience of catching saragus at sunset https://spinningist.com/forum/2-5331-1

Float tackle For fishing near coastal rocks and reefs, a fly rod from 5 m to 9 m is suitable. The fishing line is monofilament. The thinner the better. The only requirement is strength. Don’t even consider fishing lines that can’t withstand a break of two or three kilograms. The size of the hook varies depending on the bait, but there is an opinion that a small hook entails a greater number of escapes and empty hooks. For long-distance fishing, a mandatory element of equipment is a sbirulino-type float (in our country it is known as a “bombard”). Without it, making a satisfactory cast is problematic.

Read an article about how to choose a fishing hook, where to start searching for your “lucky” hook, what main points you should pay attention to and which hooks are best to use in specific fishing conditions - here

And if you are interested in such an accessory as a fishing float, then feel free to click on this section

An example of rigging a float rod for shore fishing at a depth of up to 20 m: a heavy float attached at a distance of 1.5 - 2 m from the tee (number 14).

But local fishermen in Greece use specific gear to catch this fish - bombarda. A feeder, match or lap rod is suitable as a tackle. What is the tackle? These are several dozen shiny hooks attached to small leashes and wound into a ball, which is covered with the crumb of white bread. This device is thrown into the water.

You can also familiarize yourself with the experience of catching Saragus in the Aegean Sea (Greece), described in detail by an amateur fisherman on the website https://maxfisher79.livejournal.com/11650.html

An example of rigging a Bologna rod (length 7 m) for catching saragus not far from the shore:

float - 1-2 g;
main line - 0.17-0.20 mm;
fluorocarbon leash with a length of 40 to 50 cm and a diameter of 0.12-0.14;
hook number 10-12.

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5.7. Nozzles for catching saragus

Artificial baits for spinning rods Spinners prefer to use wobblers that imitate small fish from the diet of the fished object when making fast, jerky retrieves. For example, Aile DR Duel 50 mm in bronze or golden colors. According to reviews from spinning forums, the Rigge 35 wobbler shows very good results when catching weasel. But the price of this bait ranges from $15 to $25, so taking into account the peculiarities of catching saragus in stones and the high chance of a hook, you can get by with budget analogues. Natural animal and plant baits.

small fish from the weasel food chain, such as fresh sardines;
sea worm; (you can also use dung beetle, but the bite is orders of magnitude worse; where to get dung beetle in Israel, read here)
shellfish;
small crustaceans (such as hermit crabs or crabs)
pilot
dendrobene worm - a tenacious dung worm, and therefore catchable

5.8 How to catch saragus correctly. Basic techniques

Catching saragus using the example of using a fly rod (no more than 6 m long). With this fishing method, a short cast is made. The main thing is that the fishing line is constantly in a taut position. Hook number 7-8 is used; larger sizes are also acceptable. The float is mounted high. The load is attached as desired. The hook is stuck around the pilot. The bait is thrown directly into the rocks at the bottom, to the place where the water foams from the waves. A good place for casting is also considered to be an area with current and waves - the favorite habitat of the Saragus.

Some anglers use a technique for catching saragus in the surf with a bottom rod, which is called surfcasting. The peculiarity of such fishing is that it is carried out only from the shore and using a special rod for this purpose, the equipment of which is written in detail at https://www.podsekai.tv/forum/9/35

Some representatives of sea hunters prefer this method of fishing - liggering, used when fishing from rocky places:

nylon fishing line (0.20 mm);
leash (0.16 mm) and 1 m long;
hook number 12-14 (types of hooks for sea fishing).

The feeder with maggots sinks to the bottom and the waiting time begins for them to leave it and Saragus to feast on them. The goal of this method is to attract Saragus. You can read more about lidjering at sea at https://www.katera-lodki.ru/lidjering

Appearance

Sea crucian carp has a characteristic appearance. It has an oblong body, somewhat pressed on the sides. The body color is yellowish, lighter on the abdomen, with a silvery tint. The color of the back is somewhat darker and has golden tints. A distinctive feature of the weasel is a dark spot near the caudal fin.

You can recognize this fish not only by its tail fin, but also by its characteristic teeth. They are located in the mouth in several rows. The first row consists of very wide incisors, and chewing teeth grow behind them.

The size of this sea fish is not too large. The largest individuals are almost never longer than 30 cm. The weight of such fish is also small - no more than 1 kilogram. However, sometimes you can find Black Sea “giants” weighing up to one and a half kilograms.

To protect itself from predators, the weasel has excellent weapons. In the area of the anal fin there are several sharp rays. It’s not for nothing that Black Sea fishermen call this variety of crucian carp ruffy fish. When removing a caught fish from a hook, do not forget about this feature, since pricks of the caudal fin can be very painful.

General information about Saragus fish

Saragus or sea crucian carp (less commonly, sea bream) is a name for a whole group of closely related species of fish of the Sparidae family (toothfish, garfish and other representatives). However, they are so similar that a non-specialist is not always able to distinguish them.

Characteristic features of the appearance of Saragus: an oval-shaped body flattened on the sides, a convex head, elongated chisel-like teeth, inclined forward and arranged in several rows. On a long dorsal fin with 25-27 rays, 14-15 of which are spiny.

Color: the body is silver-gray with 9 alternating dark and light stripes, the back is dark brownish or dark gray, the caudal fin is yellow, the ventral fins are gray-black.

In the Mediterranean Sea there are three species of fish - united under the common name saragus:

White sarg (striped crucian carp), diplodus sargus (lat.), white sea breath (en.), iplodus sargus (lat.) white sea breath (en.) – is endowed with a high and laterally flat body, reminiscent of an ordinary freshwater crucian carp. There is a long fin on the back. The body is covered with large scales. Characterized by pointed, thick lips. The color is silver with transverse thin dark stripes located from the back to the belly. It can reach a body length of up to 33 cm, the average length is from 15 to 20 cm with a weight of up to 250 g.

Diplodus cervinus (lat.), zebra sea breath (en.) or crucian carp, toothy crucian carp, toothy gar - differs from the first type of gar - the presence of transverse wide dark stripes. It feeds exclusively on bivalves, worms, and sea urchins. The average body length is 55 cm.

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Diplodus vulgaris (lat.), common two-banded sea breath or beaked whale in Russian , has characteristic two wide dark stripes at the head and tail. They reach a maximum length of up to 45 cm and a weight of up to 1.5 kg.

Do you want to learn about the life and methods of catching other inhabitants of the Mediterranean Sea? Then this is the place for you

Lifestyle and habits

Most often, the weasel lives in the warm waters of the Black and Azov Seas; it can rarely be found in the Mediterranean basin.
Usually the fish swims close to the shores and prefers to hide in rocky areas with a hard bottom. During a prolonged calm, large schools of this fish can be found at a considerable distance from the coast in the open sea. However, this is rather an exception, since crucian carp usually leads a sedentary lifestyle and does not even react to changes in ambient temperature.

The weasel also searches for food in its habitats, not moving away from the rocky shores. If the population of this type of marine fish is significant, it can eat everything around it, leaving only a rocky bottom. The weasel's diet includes:

Caviar of various types of fish, including your own.
Diatoms.
Hydroids and sponges.
Small crustaceans.

Having been born, young crucian carp remain asexual for a long time; division into male and female individuals occurs several years later, but some individuals remain hermaphrodites until the end of their lives.

At the age of one year, sea crucian carp are already capable of reproduction. To spawn, fish do not have to travel long distances, since areas with a rocky bottom are excellent for this. Fish breed at a close distance from the shore, the spawning depth is about 3-5 meters. At this time, the fish form pairs. They do not build nests, since the eggs are tightly attached to the hard rocky bottom.

The breeding process continues throughout the warm season. Female sea crucian carp are highly fertile. One female can lay up to 500 thousand eggs. The amount of caviar depends on the size of the fish - the longer the body of the fish, the higher its fertility. Sea crucian caviar has a characteristic red-orange color. In the clear waters of coastal areas, the eggs are easily visible, which is why they often become prey for predators.

As soon as the eggs have been laid, the pair of crucian carp immediately disintegrates. Laskiri never care for their offspring. After some time, fry emerge from the eggs. During the first months of life, they do not move anywhere from the place of their birth. Newborn fish eat algae. These babies grow very slowly, so they often become easy prey for larger predatory marine inhabitants.

Appearance and distribution

Unlike its river and lake counterparts, the individual has a number of teeth arranged in an interesting way: the molars grow on the sides, and the incisors grow in front. The body is compressed, high, oblong. The color is yellow, sometimes dark with a light belly and a black back with a golden tint. The pectoral fins are yellowish in color, the rest are transparent. At the base of the tail there is a dark spot - a characteristic feature of the ray-finned species. The fish is not large, the average weight is 100-200 g, the maximum is 1.5 kg with a length of 30-35 cm. The anal fin has two powerful rays, which cause a lot of trouble for predators and can injure the fisherman. Found in the waters of the Black, Azov and Mediterranean seas. Black Sea ray-finned crucian carp is more common.

Lifestyle

During the warm season, the fish prefers to bask in shallow water, and on a completely calm and hot day you can find schools of crucian carp in the open sea. Sparus lives at depths of up to three meters with a sandy bottom and underwater vegetation, and is also found on piers, large rocks and other shelters where there is a food supply. It feeds on mollusks, crustaceans and polychaete worms, which it finds at the bottom, near rocks, in grass and between pebbles. Sexual maturity occurs at the age of one year.

A structural feature of some individuals is the male and female glands, but hermaphrodites are rare, the bulk of the population consists of males and females.

Spawning occurs in mid-summer and ends by September. The weasel is a heat-loving fish and moves to deep places for the winter. Activity is observed during daylight hours, but the peak of the bite occurs in the evening, when the beaches are empty. During a storm, the fish gather in schools and fall into stupor, so going ashore with a fishing rod in the hope of a bite makes no sense.

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Where is the weasel caught?

The Black Sea laskir is distinguished by its great heat-loving nature. You can catch it only in the warm season, when the upper layers of sea water warm up well. The favorite habitats of crucian carp are underwater rocks, piers, and large underwater rocks. In such places there is a lot of food for fish - small crustaceans, mollusks, algae. In good weather conditions, you can catch this fish almost around the clock:

In the evening, the Black Sea crucian carp begins to behave more actively - at this time there are much fewer people on the beaches. At dusk, sea crucian carp can be caught well from the pier.
When night falls, the fish sinks to a depth of 5 meters. The weasel usually moves in schools. If the bite has started, there is every chance of getting a good catch in this place.
You can catch such crucian carp during the daytime. However, to get a good catch, you need to find quiet, secluded places where no one or anything can scare the fish. It will not be possible to meet a school of sea crucian carp in public recreation areas.
A good place in terms of catching the Black Sea weasel may be the sea area into which mountain rivers flow.
This fish is especially good to catch after a storm. At this time, the water becomes cloudy and there is a high probability of catching a large fish weighing more than 500 grams.
The active bite begins shortly before the storm begins - the fish perfectly senses weather changes and the bite at this time is excellent.

Bait and fishing methods

Crucian carp is an omnivorous predator, and the bait for catching it can be very diverse:

Mussels and shrimp can be caught right at the place where you plan to fish. The fish will take such bait willingly and without fear. To catch shrimp, you will need a net with small cells. A large number of this marine life is found between underwater rocks and near piers.
You can catch mussels near piers, as these mollusks are often attached to the underwater part of breakwaters and large rocks. The shell must be split and the meat removed from it.
A hermit crab can also be a good bait. It is especially good for catching large weasel, which likes such food.
It is quite possible to use a sandworm as bait.
Pieces of fresh fish have proven themselves to be quite good.

Since this fish is small in size, it does not require particularly strong gear to catch. The thickness of the fishing line for crucian carp is usually taken no more than 0.15−0.2 mm.

It is best to choose hooks No. 5−7 (according to domestic standards) and with an extended shank. The float should be chosen as light as possible.

The gear must be positioned in such a way that the bait does not lie on the very bottom, but is in the water 20 cm from the bottom surface.

To ensure a good catch, you can prepare the biting area in advance by feeding the fish with crushed mussels several times a day. Sometimes this can take up to 5 days, but the rich catch will more than repay the time spent. Gradually, small flocks begin to swim up to the feeding area, and in the evening, larger individuals will also approach. When fishing, you should be quiet, do not make sudden movements or make noise.

Sea crucian meat is widely used in cooking . You can prepare it in a variety of ways - from dried and sun-dried, to borscht and cutlets. This product is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals. Like many sea fish, luster occupies one of the leading places in terms of protein content and ratio.

Spinning fishing

Unlike its freshwater counterparts, the weasel reacts well to spinning baits. The leading position in terms of effectiveness is occupied by microjig. A fishing rod for fishing in salt water is used with a fast action. The “solid” type tip provides high-frequency wiring in completely calm conditions. The blows of the crucian carp are sharp, so you should loosen the clutch so as not to break the bait. Multipliers are used as reels, since they were created primarily for fishing at sea.

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Cord or fishing line?

As in bottom fishing, it is better to choose a fishing line, because the thread quickly becomes unusable in a salty environment. The monofilament diameter is used in the range from 0.14 to 0.2 mm. Black sea crucian carp bites both active types of bait and passive ones. One of the successful developments of rubber manufacturers is the Multi Mossya model. Its similarity to the weasel's main food forces the predator to greedily attack the bait. Since you sometimes have to fish in rocks, there should be a supply of silicone bait in the box. It is better to release the caught fish back, or you can prepare a delicious fish soup from it.

Sea crucian carp - weasel

The laskir is a small fish, belongs to the spar family, up to 30 centimeters long. Average weight - 1000 grams, in rare cases - 1500 grams. Life expectancy is 5-7 years. This type of fish is widely consumed as food; the meat is enriched with useful microelements.

In summer and autumn, schools of sea crucian carp are found near the shore. Individuals swim at a depth of no more than three meters, in areas overgrown with algae. Favorite habitat is rocky terrain or sandy, rocky bottom.

Puberty occurs at one year of age. An individual’s body can contain both male and female glands; usually only one reaches sexual maturity, but there are exceptions. Individuals that are hermaphrodites are often found in the sea. In this case, by the time of puberty, the male glands are well developed in the individual. With the onset of puberty, the female gland begins to develop, behavior changes noticeably, and becomes inherent in the behavior of the female.

Sea crucian carp - what it looks like, habitat

The appearance of the weasel is a long body, slightly compressed from the sides. Representatives have a rich yellow color, gradually becoming lighter in the belly area. The back of the fish is dark, brown with a golden sheen. A distinctive feature of the sea crucian is a black spot in the area of the caudal fin. The teeth are arranged in two rows, the first row is filled with large incisors, the second with chewing teeth. On the rear fin of the fish there is a sharp radiate fin; it is a means of protecting the crucian carp from predators.

Basically, the weasel leads a sedentary lifestyle, is a heat-loving fish species, lives in the Black Sea, and is less often seen in the waters of the Azov and Mediterranean seas. It does not swim far from the shore, except in some cases when the sea is rough and schools of sea crucian carp can be found in deeper waters.

Distribution and habitats of sea bream

Saragus is often found in the warm seas of the Atlantic, washing the European and African continents: the Mediterranean, Black and Azov, Aegean... Leads a sedentary, gregarious lifestyle. Occupies coastal areas, mainly on a rocky bottom, near rocks and reefs. Also loves places near hydraulic structures and inflows of water (especially warm ones).

Reproduction of sea crucian carp

In the summer, Black Sea crucian carp begins to spawn. Crucian carp lay their eggs in the water column, on the rocky bottom, where they mature. Females can produce up to five hundred thousand eggs during the spawning period. Caviar has a rich red color and often becomes an excellent delicacy for predators.

During spawning, laskiri divide into pairs, lay eggs, and fertilize them. After deposition, the pair breaks up, ceasing to monitor future offspring. The fry emerge from the eggs, and for six months the young live at the birth site, feeding on soft algae. The fish grow slowly, so they are often eaten by large predatory fish.

What gear is needed for sea crucian carp

Sea crucian carp are caught using tasty bait, which can serve as:

sandworm;
mussels;
shrimps;
Nereis;
fish meat;
crayfish.

These baits are the most successful, it will be easy to catch sea crucian fish with them, the fish will bite without fear, especially if the bait is fresh.

For bait, fishermen most often use freshly caught shrimp. The crucian carp bites on them most actively. It is not difficult to catch a shrimp; for this you can use a net with small cells. Use it in shallow water near boulders overgrown with green algae; here you can catch a lot of shrimp.

A more effective way to catch shrimp is trawling. You can make a device for catching bait yourself. You will need to bend a rim of thick wire (width 1 m, height 0.5 m). A mesh bag no more than one and a half meters long is attached to the rim. Along the edges of the rim arc (to the top point and two side points), you need to tie ropes (length 1 m), tie their edges together and tie a cable to them. The best time to catch shrimp is at night. To catch, you will need to lower a flashlight into the water, the shrimp will be drawn to the light and it will be easy to catch them using a trawl.

Tackle can be used bottom and float, the choice will depend on the fishing location. If the area chosen for fishing is steep, it is better to choose float devices, and on flat banks it will be more convenient to use bottom gear.

Fishing does not require strong gear, since the fish are not large. The thickness of the fishing line should not exceed 0.2 mm. The hook for fishing is suitable No. 5-7, it is desirable that it be long. You need to throw the tackle 20 cm from the bottom, this is the best depth for fishing.

Tackle and equipment

Sea crucian fishing is carried out both with a float rod and with a spinning rod with bottom tackle. The fly rod will suit all parameters. Since fishing is active, light weight and the absence of a reel will make the task of fishing easier. The maximum thickness of the fishing line does not exceed 0.25 mm. Shipment is made using lead pellets. The equipment can be either sliding or blind; for this purpose, floats with a ring at the base are used, and, if necessary, a stopper. Locals practice tandem hooks, hanging one lower and the other higher.

Fish are rarely caught from the bottom; more often the tackle hangs in the water column. For bottom fishing, both plug-in and telescopic rods with a cast weight of up to 50 g are suitable. The spinning rod is equipped with a spinning reel of 2000-3000 units in size. When sea fishing, it is more advisable to use fishing line rather than cord, since the surf clogs the braided thread with grass. Installation of the tackle is simple, it consists of a sinker, both sliding and blind, and several leashes. The casting distance depends on the fishing conditions - where the sand spit runs far from the shore, it makes sense to use longer spinning rods.

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Bait selection

Clams, shrimp, Nereis worms and sandworms are considered effective baits. You can catch the bait on the spot, so it will remain fresh and attract fish. If you prepare in advance, you need to think about the storage method. The lower compartments of the refrigerator are suitable for this purpose. In addition, pieces of fish cut on the shore are also used. The laskir is partial to animal baits, so there are many variations of baits.

You can catch the bait with a small net with a fine mesh. It’s worth walking along the shore with it, and a wonderful bait in the form of a live shrimp will appear. If you don’t have a net, you can collect mussels, the main thing is to keep them in the water. One is enough for two or three bites.

Features of catching sea crucian carp

The best time for fishing for weasel is in the evening, when there are practically no people on the shore. In addition to the evening time, the heat is good for fishing (if you move away from people at noon, an active bite will be ensured).

There are a few tips to follow when fishing::

The fish is shy and loves silence, so you should not make unnecessary movements or make loud sounds. Crucian carp have excellent eyesight, so it is better to fish in a sitting position.
During calm periods, you don’t have to bother yourself with fishing, since the crucian carp swims away at this time and is at depth, far from the coastal part.
Large schools of fish can be found in areas where mountain rivers flow.
After a storm you can catch a lot of fish.
You should prepare for the process in advance by feeding the area. The day before the planned fishing, you can feed the fishing spot with your favorite crucian carp delicacies. It is recommended to do this throughout the day, throwing tasty pieces into the water at the fishing point. The fish will remember the place and be sure to visit it in the near future.
It is recommended to tighten the fishing line at the moment when the crucian carp has brought it to the bottom.

Cautious sea crucian carp, or weasel

The Black Sea is home to the coastal fish laskir, or sea crucian. It belongs to the order Perciformes, the family Sparidae and is a hermaphrodite. The body is oval in shape, usually up to 15 centimeters long, covered with silvery scales, laterally compressed, the head is quite large. It has a continuous dorsal fin along its entire length.

The mouth is slightly elongated, each jaw has eight incisors and blunt chewing teeth that can grind even the hardest mollusks (I remember very well how a bluefish bit off my friend’s nail while fishing, so it’s also better for these fish not to have a dentist’s examination). There is a large dark spot in front of the caudal fin. Due to its small size and number, it has no commercial significance, although during the season in coastal towns markets sell both fresh and dried weasel.

This species of fish mainly stays together in small schools, close to rocks and boulders covered with algae, at depths of 8 to 10 meters, but in the warm season it can stand at a depth of 3-5 meters. Sea crucian carp is a very heat-loving fish, and it is caught mainly in the warm season. Therefore, the weasel caught at the end of November was very surprising! And I came across him in Balaklava, a little further from Vasili Beach. Although, of course, in November there are no tourists swimming, and there is no one to scare this fish.

By noon, when the water is already well warmed up, the weasel goes hunting. Selects places where rocks, piers and stones are overgrown with algae. This, if I may say so, jungle is rich in small crustaceans (about them in the next article), mollusks (also an interesting topic!) and sea worms.

Sea crucian fish live in small schools, but due to timidity they do not approach the shore. During the day, it is better to move away from the beaches and, most importantly, from annoying fellow fishermen snooping nearby in an effort to see what they are lifting on your boat.

But on warm evenings, when beach life dies down and vacationers begin to sedately stroll along the embankments, the fish are no longer afraid of anything. This is where you need to take a fishing rod and go to the pier for sea crucian carp! It is better to fish from the pier with a float, and from a boat - with donka and tyrants.

The ideal bait for bait is grass crustacean (we call it tendril. Oh, and delicious!) and mussel meat. For variety, you can use squid cut into small pieces (at the same time catch perch). Despite the sharp teeth, the weasel takes the bait very carefully. Therefore, when baiting pieces of barbel or squid, you must try to hide the sting of the hook. The bites are not very confident, and you need to be careful to hook in time. When hooked, the weasel behaves lively: it beats and trembles, trying to free itself and escape!

Returning home with the catch, I think in advance about what I will cook. Laskir is very tasty baked and fried. The meat is white, dense and not at all fatty (only 4%). It is very easy to separate it from the bones. It contains many amino acids and nutrients. There are a lot of ways to prepare laskir: you can fry it on the grill, bake it in a frying pan or in the oven, it will also be delicious. You can cook fish soup from sea crucian carp. You can also cook it in a double boiler.

And dried laskir and cold beer! When you sit in the shade and see off a boring hot day. In a word – delicious!

Description of sea crucian fish (Laskir, Diplodus sargus)

Order - Perciformes
Family - steam
Maximum length - 40 cm
Fishing location: rocky and sandy bottom, shallows in the open sea, algae thickets
Fishing methods: bottom, surfcasting, lagging

Sea crucian carp ( Laskir , Diplodus sargus) has a tall, oval-shaped body, laterally compressed, with a fairly large head and a very shortened snout; the mouth is slightly elongated, each jaw has eight incisors and blunt chewing teeth that can grind even the hardest molluscs.

The weasel has a single dorsal fin with 11-12 spines and 13-15 soft rays, equal in height along its entire length, reaching to a narrow caudal peduncle. The anal fin is of medium length, strongly developed sickle-shaped pectoral fins, the caudal fin is strongly pitted, with pointed blades.

The body of the sea crucian is covered with large scales, silver-gray, with dark transverse stripes on the sides. The pectoral fins are gray, unpaired ones turn black, and the abdominal fins are very brightly colored. There is a large dark spot on the caudal peduncle.

Reproduction and size of sea crucian carp

Sea crucian spawning occurs in summer and early autumn; the female lays floating (pelagic) eggs, the size of the eggs is 1 mm. Very often laskiri weigh more than 1 kg, reaching 40 cm in length.

Lifestyle and nutrition of sea crucian

Sea crucian is a schooling fish that can live both on rocky and sandy bottoms, on shallows (banks) in the open sea and among algae thickets, at a depth of up to 50 m. Its sites are often located near rocky ridges and semi-submerged rocks, where inhabited by mollusks and crustaceans - his favorite delicacy.

Sea crucian carp also feeds on sea worms, algae and small fish, since it is not very picky when choosing food, this is used when catching it.