Fishing for rotan in summer: June, July, August

Spinning on rotan

Ultralight and lightweight spinning rods are suitable for catching rotan. Build fast or super fast. Test for the weight of the baits used.

Select a convenient reel. Inertial and non-inertial models are suitable. For targeted fishing of rotan, you can use a fishing line that can withstand a breaking load of 1-2 kg. Although active rotan in summer pays little attention to the bulkiness of the equipment. Therefore, it is better to play it safe and equip a spinning rod for rotan, taking into account the possible by-catch of larger fish.

It is important to take care to reduce the likelihood of snags, because wiring will have to be done in areas with bottom accumulations. You can use a Tyrolean stick or a Carolina rig.

Spinning lures for rotan:

Lures for jig fishing: twisters, vibrotails and foam fish;
Rotating spoons with a petal length of up to 4 cm;
Silicone baits that imitate the behavior of small fish or other aquatic inhabitants;
Wobblers up to 5 cm long.

Tackle and equipment

The good thing about rotan fishing is that the choice of gear is extremely simple. You can get by with a jig kit. If you are going to fish in the summer, then the equipment on the jig is exclusively blind.

Catching bream with an elastic band

The length of the rod is chosen to be medium. Usually, to successfully catch this fish, one takes a telescopic fishing rod, about five meters long. Longer poles will only hinder you.

The choice of fishing line is based on its compatibility with the conditions. You will have to fish in overgrown areas. This means that the load will be clearly higher than normal. Therefore, we focus on the thickness of the thread from 0.1 mm. Braided wire is rarely taken. It actually breaks down faster, rubbing against obstacles. Even a relatively large jig does not bother the rotan. He simply attacks without thinking, believing in his own strength. Keep in mind that the jig must have a hook with a long shank, or you will hardly be able to reach it. Therefore, if you don’t want to pick around dead fish with an extractor, it’s better to think about such little things in advance.

The basis of summer tackle is almost always a jig. But if you want to try other options, or are already trying successfully, getting good results, this is also not excluded.

Nodding and float fishing rod for rotan

When fishing vertically, a nodding rod on rotan is used. If fishing conditions allow, you can use a winter fishing rod with a nod. To make longer casts and increase the fishing sector, a fishing rod with a side nod is used.

To assemble the fishing rod you will need any rod of suitable length. The main thing is that it is light enough. The best option is a telescopic rod 2.7 m long. A side nod is attached to the tip of the rod using a connector. The rigidity of the nod, together with the springy properties of the tip, ensures play with the bait. Lures are jigs with bait attached or oscillating spoons. You can tie hairs to the spoon or also add bait.

Rotan activity in autumn

Before the onset of severe cold weather, the firebrand, like many other types of fish, fattens up. Therefore, autumn is considered one of the best seasons for catching trophy fish. If a small fish feeds on insect larvae, bottom crustaceans and worms, then a large sleeper can be caught on a verkhovka fry or its imitation.

Thanks to the variety of rotan in its diet, a fisherman can use different fishing methods, combine baits, and try to gather a flock using bait. And if in September the “firebrand” can be dispersed throughout the entire water area of the reservoir, then in October the fish are localized in certain areas. You can successfully catch rotan in November using winter fishing rods and bait. It is possible to catch the Far Eastern representative of the ichthyofauna in winter, if the water area does not freeze through.

This is interesting! Rotan has unique vitality. Even when the pond is completely frozen, the fish survive, gathering into a large ball of many individuals. The outside of this formation is covered with mucus, thanks to which a positive temperature is maintained inside.

Weather conditions are not decisive when fishing. The bite depends on the degree of hunger or satiety of the fish.

Bait for rotan

Whether bait for rotan is needed or not, every angler has a personal opinion. In the summer, a rich food supply is created. Therefore, the intensity of the rotan’s bite may vary. To attract a predator to the fishing area, it is still better to use bait. Its use will definitely not be superfluous. Dry blood attracts and retains fish well in the fishing area. But it should be noted that this product has one drawback: the high price.

Fishing sites

The homeland of this amazing small fish is the Far East. It was from the Amur basin that it was brought to the European part of the country. Ratan quickly acclimatized to new bodies of water and began to actively reproduce in those where there were no predatory fish.

Attention! The size of the firebrand depends on the richness of the food supply and the presence of a predator in the reservoir. Small fish live in small ponds, but trophy fish should be looked for in large bodies of water with running water.

One of the criteria that helps an angler understand how to properly catch large rotans is the nature of the reservoir. It is useless to drive the spoon through the toad grass, where small things live. Here you can only hope for a catch if you use float rods.

Fishing for rotan in the fall looks most promising in such reservoirs as:

large lakes;
dams and bridges on small rivers;
backwaters and oxbow lakes of large rivers that are flooded during floods.

The essential conditions in these reservoirs must be:

the presence of running water or underwater springs;
water depth more than 2 m;
presence of predatory fish;
rich vegetation.

Until the “firebrand” senses the approach of winter, it should be caught at a depth of up to 2 m. With the onset of night frosts, the fish moves to deep holes.

Photo 1. On an autumn pond.

Fishing for rotan in June

In each summer month, the behavior of rotan changes as the ambient temperature increases (decreases). Fishing for rotan in June is the most promising. But the period of active biting depends on the time of completion of fish spawning. It is long lasting and can last until the middle of the month.

After completion of spawning, the predator “sick” for 10-14 days. Females return to their habitats, and males during this period remain in the spawning grounds until the fry appear, which often become the prey of their “caring parent.” The rotan begins its post-spawning zhor.

During times of high activity, the predator can be found throughout the entire reservoir, with the exception of areas with fast currents. It bites on various artificial baits and lures. In the coastal zone, summer girders can be used. If the characteristics of the reservoir allow, then elastic tackle is successfully used.

Peculiarities of rotan behavior

Rotan continues to spread from year to year, and its unpretentiousness to the habitat contributes to reproduction in conditions unsuitable for other fish. It follows that first of all, you need to make sure that rotan is present in a particular body of water.

The larger the lake or pond, the greater the likelihood of catching a trophy specimen. With a sufficient amount of food and small peaceful fish, which are potential prey for predators, rotan fish can gain weight of more than 0.5 kg with a height of over 35 cm. If there is no pike in the reservoir, then rotan, eating eggs and juveniles of peaceful fish, reduces their population.

Fishing for rotan in July

After rotan regains strength after spawning, it becomes more difficult to catch. The predator continues to actively feed, but in the middle of summer you have to look for it. After returning from spawning grounds, large individuals stop “rushing” around the reservoir. They wait for prey in bottom shelters: behind snags, fallen trees, etc.

If the place is chosen well, then fishing for rotan in July will be effective. Signs of the possible presence of a predator:

Islands of reeds in the coastal strip at a distance of 4-6 m;
Boundary of emergent vegetation with open water;
"Windows" in emergent vegetation or algae;
Presence of bottom obstacles;
Shaded areas of the coastline;
Abundant thickets of reeds or reeds.

Rotan biting in July is possible during daylight hours. Relative activity is higher in the morning and before sunset.

Various lures and baits are available. But, catching trophy specimens with live bait is preferable.

Catching large rotan: useful recommendations and personal observations

If previously the trophy of many novice fishermen was minnow and perch, today, I think, it will be the ubiquitous sleeper. We can safely say that rotan has now populated almost all of our lakes, and it is settling in there thoroughly. As you know, sleeper is a predator, and such that as soon as it gets into a body of water, within a few years the populations of other fish species begin to decline sharply. Rotan will not miss the opportunity to eat the eggs of other fish, fry, and can even attack its relatives. Among other things, this fish can safely be classified as a hardy species that survives where fish of other species are simply not able to live and reproduce. Surely you yourself have witnessed how a rotan caught for several hours suddenly comes to life in a basin of water, not to mention the fact that many fishermen claim that a rotan frozen into ice and taken out of it comes to life. Many fishermen have the opinion that rotan is a trash fish that should not be paid attention to.

I used to think so too, and, to some extent, it is so. But, if you manage to get to a normal place and catch a dozen or two rotans weighing 300 grams or more, you begin to feel differently about this fish. By the way, it should be noted that catching a large rotan is not difficult: in open water it stays mainly near coastal areas (they catch it with perch float tackle, with a spinner), and in winter, catching it on the first ice is a most exciting activity. We are not talking about jigs here; for rotan, this is too delicate tackle. A regular vertical spoon or a balancer with a planted piece of meat (you can even rotan) is much more suitable. At one time, I was somewhat frightened by the appearance of rotan: blackish (with shades interspersed with yellowish spots, which are especially pronounced on the sides, the belly is lighter), a huge head, everything is somehow awkward. But that was all until I forced myself to try fried rotan. It seemed to me that it is in no way inferior in taste to the same perch, for example.

Read: Catching rotan in winter

As for the tackle for rotan, we have already noted - most often, this is a float tackle, a vertical spoon (both in summer and winter), and a side nod. The favorite bait is a worm; rotan often grabs an empty hook, especially if you give it a game. In the summer, my friends and I catch rotan near the shore, fishing the edge of aquatic vegetation and windows. If there is rotan, he will certainly take it. True, there are days when for some reason you only come across small rotan, which sometimes manages to swallow the hook so much that it’s easier to cut it off (don’t forget to find a hook at home so you don’t accidentally eat it) and not waste time while fishing on the process of releasing it. By the way, many circle fishermen use rotan as live bait, arguing that rotan on a hook can remain active for a very long period of time. Well, pike eat it quite well. I myself have not tested rotan as live bait, so I cannot confirm or refute what was said above. By the way, rotan is a very good way to practice your reaction. Everything is clear here, you should miss the bite, you will have to tinker with removing the hook, which in a short period of time can go almost “to the tail” of the rotan. As for biting rotan, everything is not so simple here either. Sometimes he takes sharply and actively, it is impossible to miss a bite. But it also happens differently: the float will tremble slightly a couple of times and that’s it... no more changes. And after some time, trying to recast, it suddenly turns out that the rotan is already on the hook. I will say on my own behalf - this is a guaranteed reason to change the leash (or you will have to gut the fish in order to free the tackle).

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And finally, I would like to note that catching rotan is an exciting activity. This fish almost always bites, and often you come across truly amazing specimens that will delight any gourmet. In my practice, I both fried this fish and dried it - it turns out very tasty.

Good luck with your fishing.

PS An important point in favor of rotan: catching it does not require any special gear or skill, the main thing is the presence of, at a minimum, a float rod (in the open water season), worms, and, well, attentiveness, speed of reaction... Fishing with rotan helps take a break from everyday life, as you fully concentrate on the process...

Fishing for rotan in August

At the beginning of the month, rotan behaves the same as in the middle of summer. But more and more often the sun is hidden behind the clouds, and the temperature begins to gradually drop. And although the predator is little dependent on weather conditions, catching rotan in August still requires adjustments. This is due to the fact that weather conditions affect small fish, which are potential prey for firebrands. Therefore, to the promising signs of the presence of rotan, one should add places where schools of small fish are concentrated.

Before the onset of autumn, there is still enough food in the reservoirs for the predator. The use of complementary foods will only improve the fishing result. It is better to feed several promising places in advance, and if there is no bite for a long time, fish them.

It should be noted that targeted fishing for rotan in the summer can pursue several goals: to catch fish for tasty and healthy dishes, to catch live bait or for sporting interest. In any case, you won’t be bored fishing.

How to catch rotan

Our fishermen have successfully adapted the most common methods of fishing with float and spinning rods to catch firebrands. Recently, the method of catching rotans using a fishing rod with a nod has become no less popular. If float and nodding tackle mostly allow you to hunt for a medium-sized rotan, then spinning fishing with spinners and edible silicone is used purely for catching large rotan. Next, in continuation of our article, we will consider these effective fishing methods in an individual analysis with some nuances in their equipment.

On a float rod

For float rigs, lightweight fly rods and Bolognese rods with a length of 4 to 6 meters are used. The lightness of the gear is needed for dynamic fishing, which becomes a direct consequence of the angler discovering a place for feeding fish. The short length of the rod is explained by the factors of the predator’s habitat near the coastlines and weak response to extraneous noises, which, most likely, can even additionally attract fish to the fishing site. They put a 0.2 mm monofilament line on the fishing rod, without worrying too much about the fineness of the installation. Floats are used of sticker or spindle-shaped type weighing from 1 to 3 grams. Loading one lead pellet of the required mass effectively complements the installation. Fishing is carried out using a leash of 0.15-0.18 mm, 15–20 cm long.

Important! The hook, regardless of the bait, must be used with an extended shank. The fish swallows the bait heavily, which makes it much more difficult to remove a short hook from its mouth, even with the presence of an extractor.

Fishing for rotan using a spinning rod

Catching rotan with a spinning rod requires more delicate equipment than float tackle. Ultralight spinning rod is the most accurate option for hunting for firebrands. A short rod of 1.5-2.0 meters allows you to make accurate casts at short distances. A 0.2 mm nylon fishing line is used as a cord. The equipment contains a sufficiently inertia-free coil with high gear ratio parameters. Fine adjustment of the clutch is not so important, due to the large size of fish initially not planned for catches.

Important! Fishing for silicone is carried out using the drop-shot technique or jig. Postings are carried out at low speeds with second pauses, making a short step.

The rotating spoon is dragged along the bottom.

The bite of rotan is not distinguished by impudence, it is rather with a soft blow, which, with rough installation and still little experience in spinning fishing, can be easily missed, mistaking it for the bait to bypass an underwater obstacle. Fishing is calm, without forcing, on an ordinary winding of the cord using a reel.

On the fishing rod with a nod

For the nodding method, fly rods up to nine meters long are used. The 20 cm long nods are made of lavsan, giving the tip of the alarm a distinct orange color. The fishing line is stored on a reel attached directly to the quiver tip of the tackle. As in float fishing, monofilament is taken in a thickness of 0.2 mm. The installation includes jigs with a catchy red color and a hook with an extended shank.

Important! To increase fishing efficiency, a worm, maggot or bloodworm is placed on the jig hook.

They fish jigs with sharp throws, catching the water horizon from the very bottom to a level of forty centimeters. The most promising places are considered to be windows in thickets and paths near the walls of coastal cattails or reeds.

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Rotan with live bait. Catching rotan with live bait video. Rotan for live bait crucian carp video.

Catching rotan with a float rod and live bait video. The rotan predator eats everything in its path, from small caviar of crucian carp, galyan and other fish to fry and other fish, including itself, so catching a predator with live bait is quite simple and does not require any special frills.

Live bait crucian carp for catching ratan with live bait. The mouth of a rotan can fit almost anything into itself, in this regard, the choice of live bait is not critical, any small fish that can move will attract its attention, be it a crucian carp, a hookah or a small rotan. The rotan's mouth is quite bony and the choice of tee should be based not only on size but also on its sharpness, which can catch it on its own if the fishing rod is left unattended for some time. How to place live bait on a hook is not much different; the classic attachment of live bait under the dorsal fin (behind the hump) will give sufficient freedom to the live bait, although with active biting it is unlikely to need it.

Photo of a live bait bait under the dorsal fin (behind the hump). The methods of catching rotan with live bait when the bite is not active are no different from regular fishing, this is a search for a predator, sometimes you can use the wind and more frequent casts with a fishing rod to float the live bait several meters away from you. This method of catching rotan is used in deeper places (ditches) where there is enough space, which can be seen in the video. When rotan starts to bite in the spring, just like other fish, when the water warms up, but the depth of the reservoir can play a role and summer fishing is more promising. Rotan in the swamp, due to its vitality and abundance, “we don’t kill” and fishing with a fishing rod almost at any time of the year, be it spring, summer, autumn, brings quite a lot of pleasant minutes, especially during the period without biting other fish, capricious from changes in weather, rain or increased pressure . Watch the video of catching rotan with live bait.

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Bait or what rotan bites on

When a novice fisherman is looking for an answer to the question of what rotan bites, it is necessary to remember that this fish is a clearly defined predator. Therefore, only animal baits should be used to catch rotans. It is better to leave plant baits for crucian carp or roach. What can you use to catch rotan in the fall?

First of all, you should start from the food base of the reservoir. You can catch rotan in September using insects such as flies, gadflies and grasshoppers.
Closer to winter, there is a good bite for worms, maggots and bloodworms. The “firebrand” does not disdain such rare baits as chicken skin, pieces of meat, lard or fresh fish.
Snails, leeches and juvenile fish can tempt fish to bite in the fall.

Photo 3. Verkhovka attracts the predatory sleeper.

Secrets of luring rotan

Many fishermen do not consider it necessary to lure rotan. In this case, you will hardly have to count on active biting. To collect a flock of firebrands at a fishing point, there are several techniques.

In the fall, it is enough to pull out the algae by the roots, making a window suitable for fishing to attract curious rotans. Not only are they not afraid of noise, but on the contrary, they approach such areas of the reservoir. Therefore, you can simply arm yourself with a long stick, periodically moving the bottom in the fishing area with it.
You can also attract a flock of firebrands using bait. Only it should contain a lot of protein particles. This could be bloodworms or maggots, chopped worms. An interesting option for bait for rotan is finely chopped meat or beef liver, which can be lowered to the fishing point using a feeder.