Baltic Sea

Content

• 1 General information
• 2 Reservoirs of the region
• 3 Fishing in the Kaliningrad region
• 4 Free fishing spots in the Kaliningrad region 4.1 Neman River
• 4.2 Tava Lakes
• 4.3 River Deima
• 4.4 Red River

general information

Kaliningrad is a city located on the Baltic. Its location contributes to the development of sea fishing. The coastal waters of the Baltic Sea are rich in cod and flounder. Fishermen catch cod, the weight of which ranges from 2 to 10 kg. This type of vacation can be spent on a ship, baking freshly caught fish in the coals of a barbecue. Sea fishing gives a person an unusual dose of adrenaline. If desired, you can rent a ship, as well as the necessary gear.

Fishing in the Kaliningrad region is a real cult. The main fish is pike. The lakes of the region are rich in this predator. The record is considered to be a specimen weighing just over 18 kg. In addition to pike, there is a lot of bream, pike perch, crucian carp, asp, and trout. Fishing does not stop during the winter season. They catch burbot, roach, and river perch. In the Kaliningrad region, as in other regions where fish spawn, there are restrictions on catching. During this period, only the biggest fans of this hobby fish, since fishing can only be done from the shore. You can't count on good catches here.

Sea fishing

for cod, in contrast to alternative river and lake fishing for freshwater fish, it is highly effective both in terms of the mass of fish caught and the number of specimens caught.
The usual weight of cod is from 2 to 5 kg, large specimens weigh from 8-10 kg to 18-20 kg. In non-stormy weather, cod always bites and fishermen do not return from sea fishing
without fish.
sea fishing
in the Baltic Sea for cod either from Baltiysk or from Pionersky on a tuna boat, trawl boat, or seiner, depending on the size of the group, the availability of a free vessel and the financial capabilities of the clients.

The ship goes out to sea for sea fishing

to the places of intended fishing, either to points marked on the navigator, or to dumps, holes and canyons, well known to the captain of the vessel and lies in free drift.
When choosing a fishing spot, the fishing experience of the captain is of great importance for successful sea fishing
, who must know the depths and nature of the Baltic soil like the back of his hand, be able to drift taking into account the wind and current so that the hull of the vessel drifts along a drop or canyon , where the cod food supply accumulates and the fish feed.
And of course, the echo sounder readings themselves, preferably not with black and white screens, but in color, allowing you
to distinguish herring from cod sea fishing

Upon arriving at the fishing site, fishermen are given fishing rods for sea fishing.

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A fishing rod for sea fishing
consists of the following: a strong sea spinning rod with large rings 2.1 m - 2.4 m long, a fishing line with a diameter of 0.7 m, a pilker weighing 250-400 g... and various baits.
The length of the spinning rod for sea fishing
from the side of a vessel is not significant, but the weight of the pilker is worth paying attention to.
Depending on the depth of the sea and the drift speed, the weight of the pilker should be selected so that it does not carry along the ground as the vessel drifts. In calm weather, when sea fishing
for cod up to 30 m, use a 250 g jig, over 30 m - 300 g. In light waves up to 30 m - 300 gr., deeper than 30 m - 350 gr. In case of decent sea swell and fresh wind, it is better to take a 400 g pilker. The color of the pilker is silver (silver, nickel, stainless steel). Pilkers of 300-350 g are popular in the Pioneer base. made of reinforcement, painted silver. The baits used in sea fishing for cod are squid of various colors, shrimp, twister, mounted on a single, double or better treble hook, but you should not overdo it, especially with a strong drift, since a large number of baits increases the sail of the tackle and blows away the pilker.

Sea fishing

for fish such as cod, it is performed as follows.
You lower a pilker from the side of a boat (or other vessel) lying in a free drift. The jig on the line is fished until it falls to the very bottom. The impact of the jig on the ground is almost always felt, and the line immediately weakens. Then, with a sharp swing of the fishing rod, you need to let the pilker fly up to a distance of 20-30 cm from the ground and again lower the pilker to the ground, striking the bottom surface with the pilker. Then again and again the same thing. Thus, you need to hit the bottom with a jig, thus attracting cod. At the same time, when sea fishing for cod, you need to control the length of the fishing line by reeling it in or releasing it with a multiplier, that is, the resulting slack in the fishing line must be constantly adjusted. When the sea is significantly rough and there is a strong wind, the vessel quickly drifts, the pilker is carried far from the side of the vessel and there is a greater likelihood of snags and breakage of the tackle, which is of course undesirable. Therefore, when sea fishing
in such weather, the pilker must be thrown almost under the side of the vessel, namely, the pilker is brought to the side and then released in a vertical position.
If you use a braided fishing line, the sensitivity of the tackle improves, but there is a high probability of being left without a tackle, since the braided line is much more difficult to untangle if a “beard” occurs - tangling of the fishing line. Therefore, “braid” is usually used by experienced fishermen. At great depths and significant drift due to strong winds in sea fishing , a heavier jig is placed on the fishing rod, for us it is 300-400 grams; it is imperative that the jig reaches the bottom, since cod is a bottom-dwelling fish.
A small weight jig, for example 200 grams, which is sold in large quantities on the market, may not reach the bottom at a depth of 30-40 meters, and will be washed away along with the fishing line along the wave. Now a little about the vessels that are worth going sea fishing on and which are not. On Avito, many people offer to go to sea on a rubber boat for money, happily showing off the fish they caught in photographs. trying to lure an uninformed client. You can’t go out to sea at all with these kamikaze elastic bands, not to mention the service itself - sea fishing . Our Baltic can be very treacherous. A squally wind blows up instantly, a large wave rises, on which a rubber flat-bottomed boat can easily capsize with fishermen on board, or it can be overwhelmed by a wave. It is always possible to reach the shore quickly even with an outboard motor. The engine may not start; outboard motors are unreliable. A person who invites you on such a fishing trip risks not only his own life, but also that of his passengers. When sea fishing on such boats, even minimal comfort can be forgotten. It is unrealistic for a woman to relieve herself, but a man, even “slightly”, needs to kneel, otherwise you will fall overboard. And if you really need to, then everything is like during the war on torpedo boats, only in your pants, or in modern times, in diapers.

— sea fishing in the Baltic

Reservoirs of the region

Fishing in the Kaliningrad region
The largest rivers in the Kaliningrad region are the Neman and Pregolya. About 40 species of fish live here, including silver carp, rudd, carp, bream, smelt, pike perch and many others.

In the old days, the rivers were extremely polluted by household waste, which affected the low population of aquatic fauna. Currently, the situation has changed for the better. In addition to large rivers, you can have good fishing off the banks of Rzhevka, Prokhladnaya, and Matrosovka.

There are about 4,000 lakes in the Kaliningrad region, their total area is about 3,000 hectares. These are mostly small floodplain reservoirs, only 38 of them can be considered large. Their area is more than 0.1 hectares. The lakes of the Kaliningrad region are mostly floodplain, but the largest lake, Vishtynetskoye, is of glacial origin. It is located on the border of Russia and Lithuania. This body of water is sometimes called “European Baikal” for its stunning beauty, depth and purity. The ichthyofauna of the lake includes 22 species of fish, including eel, burbot, whitefish, vendace, as well as commercial pike, roach, perch, bream and others. By the way, it is in this reservoir that you can catch a catfish that is not inferior in size to its brother from the Volga.

Sea fishing in Kaliningrad: prices and features

The standard duration of boat and equipment rental is from 8 hours. The price on the website is for 1 hour of boat rental. On the booking page you can change both the number of participants (up to 3 people) and the duration of the holiday. Gear rental is paid separately.

You can bring an adequate amount of drinks and food on board. You can also steer in calm conditions on the water and take photos.

Book sea fishing in Kaliningrad for the time you need and come for bright emotions, unforgettable impressions and a great catch.

Boat Raider 18. Departure from Baltiysk. Groups: fishing 3-4 people, walks up to 5 people. Cost from 10,000 rubles/day.

Technical data of the boat - Raider 18 Fisherman, built in 2013, length 5.5 m, width 2.1 m, permitted distance from the shore 12 nautical miles, permitted wave height 1.5 m, crew - 6 people, navigation, communications, compass, life-saving equipment.

Fishing and walks along the Kaliningrad Bay

We offer an excellent option for organizing fishing or boat trips along the Kaliningrad Bay and reservoirs of the region. Time from April to October.

Boat Raider 18. Departure from Baltiysk. Groups: fishing 3-4 people, walks up to 5 people. Cost from 10,000 rubles/day.

Pre-booking by phone +7 (921) 102-92-86 . You can also send an email (see Contacts).

According to numerous reviews from experienced fishermen, the PENN-320 multiplier is considered the most acceptable and reliable reel today.

For cod fishing, it is better to give preference to metal gear or a fiberglass rod.

Today, modern braided fishing lines, available in sizes from 0.25 to 0.4 mm, are in great demand. This is a tackle that is characterized by greater sensitivity to biting and hooking.

When choosing which tackle to prepare, you need to pay close attention to the reel. So, experts advise choosing the multiplier type. This ensures that the tackle will not rust or deteriorate due to salt water.

The importance of the reel in this process is difficult to overestimate, because at this moment it acts as a winch. It is the reel that will help you fish cod out of the water, so you cannot skimp on this gear; the reel must be reliable and durable.

Cod is a predatory and powerful fish; to drag it onto the boat after hooking it is necessary to prepare a hook in advance. It will help you easily hook the caught trophy. When choosing this tackle, you need to choose it with a long, comfortable handle so that it is convenient to grab the fish away from the edge of the craft.

Rod

The most important base of equipment for catching cod is a rod, which today can be selected to suit every taste, “wallet”, depending on the required strength characteristics.

It is advised to choose a fiberglass structure, carefully looking at strength and reliability. In order to have the opportunity to try your hand at chasing large fish on a pond, you should choose a much higher upper limit of gear - about 500-700 grams.

The rod should be large in weight, because catching cod from the bottom with a light rod is quite a difficult task.

fishing line

When choosing a fishing line for cod, you should opt for monofilament, 0.6-0.7 mm in size, or braided fishing line with breaking loads of up to 60 kg maximum. This decision is due to the fact that in the case of fishing at great depths, it responds more to different wiring and hooking.

Coil

Specialized fishing stores offer multiplier reels for sea fishing. Otherwise, after each fishing, the reel will need to be disassembled and lubricated; the tackle will quickly become unusable from salt water.

On small multipliers, as well as classic reels, after powerful sea fishing, the rollers will probably wear out under heavy load.

According to numerous reviews from experienced fishermen, the PENN-320 multiplier is considered the most acceptable and reliable reel today.

Hook

To take a caught predator onto a boat you will need such gear as a hook. Unlike a landing net, the hooks will not get tangled and it always fits ergonomically even on a small boat. With the help of a hook, the cod is easily hooked and also easily removed.

— 12 life jackets — inflatable life raft PSN-10 — 3 life buoys with lines

Sea fishing and a sea trip on the boat "Storm" (10-12 seats) with departure from the port of Pionersky, a sea trip on the motor-sailing schooner "St. Paul" (10 seats) with departure from the port of Baltiysk, a trip along the Kaliningrad Bay on a boat " Pegasus" (10 places)

Tips for fisherman: Bombard equipment for sea fishing from the shore - Answers for beginners

So, you decided to go sea fishing, find out what it is and what sea fishing looks like in the Kaliningrad region. We go to sea from Pionerskoye and don’t return without fish. When sea fishing we catch cod, a predator fish that lives at depths of 30-50 meters. That is why you have to go out to sea at a considerable distance from the shore in order to reach such depths. What do we have for this?

The boat "Storm" is a reliable and strong sea vessel, currently intended for sea fishing in the Baltic Sea in the area of ​​Zelenogradsk, Svetlogorsk, Pionersk, Cape Taran. The boat has a fairly large cockpit in case of bad weather, a saloon on the upper deck under an awning, and a fairly spacious upper deck for active recreation and sea fishing. The boat has good seaworthiness, since the hull is made of steel and there is sufficient ballast.

Technical characteristics of the boat "Storm":

— Length — 16.00 m — Width — 4.00 m — Side height — 2.10 m — Displacement — 32 tons — Engine — 150 hp — Speed ​​— 7 knots — Cockpit, latrine, galley, awning, barbecue, storm ladder for swimming — Passenger capacity — 12 people — Crew: captain, cook-instructor

Navigation equipment:

— GPS navigator Furuno GP-31 — GPS navigator-chartplotter-echo sounder “Garmin” GPSMAP 521s — Radar station “Furuno” 1621 mark-2 — Fishfinder echo sounder “Furuno” GVS 620 — VHF radio station “Sailor”

Rescue equipment:

— 12 life jackets — inflatable life raft PSN-10 — 3 life buoys with lines

Organization of sea fishing:

Meals on board are free: freshly caught fish soup, cod fried in sunflower oil in the ship’s galley, tea, coffee.

Shish kebab is prepared additionally from customer meat. To do this, you need to take 2 packages of charcoal and lighter fluid.

Departure to sea from Pionersky, 20 min. to the first fishing point.

Fishing time: group gathering at 8.30 am at the gates of the Pionersky port, departure to sea at 9.00 am, return back at 17.00 pm.

Delivery to the place of departure and back is carried out independently. Vessels can also go out to sea for sea fishing at any designated time.

Bring with you a civil passport, warm clothes, food and drinks if desired

Address

Portovaya str., 1, fishing port - Pionersky fishing port

The largest reservoirs in the region are the Neman and Pregolya rivers. There is enough fish in them, there are about 40 species in total. But fishermen are most often pleased with the bites of carp, pike perch, rudd, silver carp and bream. But there are also frequent cases of catching other fish.

Fishing in the Kaliningrad region

Fishing in the reservoirs of the Kaliningrad region
Fishing in Kaliningrad Fishing in Kaliningrad and the region can be divided into two types: fishing in inland waters (rivers, lakes, canals) and fishing in the Baltic Sea. In the rivers and lakes of the Kaliningrad region, bream, catfish, silver bream, pike, perch, roach, saberfish, burbot, pike perch, and crucian carp live and thrive.

The most visited local reservoirs: the Neman, Matrosovka, Pregolya rivers. The most popular lake is Vyshnetetskoye, which is unique in terms of the number of truly trophy fish, in particular pike. Catching a pike weighing about 10 kg is not that uncommon.

This lake has ideally clean water. The reservoir is not polluted by waste. This is an ideal food base for pike. In addition to pike, the lake has a large population of bream and large roach. Bream and roach are of impressive size. But the majority of anglers are attracted to fishing in Kaliningrad on Lake Vyshnetetskoye by trophy pike.

Not only huge bream live in the Neman, but also quite large catfish. Fishing in the river is carried out using a variety of permitted methods. Lately, feeder fishing has become popular. The Neman is a fairly clean river, forming freshwater bays when it flows into the Baltic Sea, which are also rich in fish. Perhaps it is the river-sea ecosystem that influences the number of fish. Coastal bays have an excellent food supply due to the silt carried by the rivers. The Neman's relief is cut by sand spits, next to which schools of bream feed.

Fishing for some fish species is seasonal. For example, when saberfish is in season, the river banks are full of fishermen. And this is practically within the city limits of Kaliningrad. Small rivers of the Kaliningrad region are also excellent places for fishing. In addition to the traditional white fish, they are full of large crucian carp. These are the Rzhevka and Prokhladnaya rivers.

In spring, smelt enter the river mouths. And it comes in very dense shoals. During this period, a full house begins on the banks of the rivers. Fishermen stand shoulder to shoulder. In addition to smelt, other fish also enter rivers and streams from freshwater bays in the spring.

Sea fishing in Kaliningrad is also very interesting. The main trophy is cod. It is caught with traditional sea tackle far from the shore from a drifting boat. In addition, Atlantic salmon and garfish are also found.

Sea fishing is the only type of fishing that has a commercial basis. You can rent a boat, you can rent gear. But it is important that the boat captain knows where to sail and where the cod is. Recently, cod fishing using jigs has become popular. Perhaps this experience came from the Scandinavian countries. Although it must be said that the size of the cod is somewhat inferior to the size of the Norwegian cod.

It is interesting that despite the presence of large fish in inland waters, there are very few visiting anglers. Although, compared to central Russia and the Moscow region, there is a large amount of fish here.

Perhaps they are confused by the borders that need to be crossed to get to the Kaliningrad region. Or there are certain stereotypes that most fishermen have that get in the way of fishing: you need to go to the Volga or Akhtuba.

Choosing a place for fishing on the Baltic Sea

Go! First, a little geography. And here, after a little analysis, we come to the conclusion that there is little choice in fishing in our country on the Baltic Sea. Yes, there are also Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia - whatever you want, but not everyone can afford to go fishing in the Schengen zone; I’m generally silent about Poland, Denmark and others. And we still have the Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions. About the first one - well, this very Gulf of Finland is very shallow. And this region... St. Petersburg is more likely for museums and romance, Krondshtat is a military city, and also the climate is crappy, well, would you agree? Therefore, I propose to dwell on the ancient Baltic land - East Prussia. It is also the Kaliningrad region. Fortunately, this land is a promised paradise for fishing.

What kind of fish can you catch in the bays?

First of all, how to get there? By plane from Moscow it takes 2 hours, by car – 15 hours via Belarus and Lithuania, by train even longer – there are plenty of options.

We got there. And now the main question is where to fish? The answer is obvious at first - the sea! We were going to the sea, weren't we? Let's consider. We have two bays - Curonian and Vistula. The Curonian Lagoon is freshwater and goes around the famous Curonian Spit with the sea. There you can catch plenty of pike perch, pike, perch, roach and other freshwater fish. What's the benefit? Besides the beauty of nature, sea air and the warm Baltic? Yes, the fact is that there are a lot of fish there, they bite strongly, and the impressions of fishing in a private pond or on a river somewhere in the Central Federal District cannot be compared! The Vistula Lagoon is also rich in fish, but in addition to freshwater species, there is also sabrefish (motivation for those who like dried sabrefish), eel (delicious - verified!), smelt, and river flounder.

What kind of fish can you catch in the sea itself?

Bays... And what's in the sea itself? What kind of fish will we enjoy fishing in the Baltic Sea? Here we have a much wider choice. There are Baltic cod, and salmon (by the way, they enter the Neman River in huge schools to spawn), and brown trout, and turbot, and the same flounder. What about without the famous Baltic herring? No way. Yes. Only besides the fact that there is also an abundance of it here, it can disappoint at first glance. “Small,” you say. Yes, no, this is how Baltic herring should be, it’s the well-known herring. It bites the bait in large quantities. And since we started talking about what to fish for, the question is perhaps the most important. For all. Fishing rod, spinning rod, spoon. Fish, as we found out, there is a huge choice, as well as fishing methods - each fish has its own. Boats are available for rent, on which you can go out into the open sea (+/- 5000 rubles/hour), this is valuable primarily for those who want to go after a big star... excuse me, a big fish: cod, salmon.

Let's summarize. The Baltic Sea is an extremely fishing place. And fishing in the Baltic Sea will give you a lot of pleasure. Here you can catch both familiar freshwater species and marine species that are unusual for the inhabitants of rivers and ponds. There is a warm sea in the summer, beautiful nature, amazing air of pine trees and sand dunes. If what I wrote for you has already inspired you to go there, then I am very glad. Very. Sincerely.

Free fishing spots in the Kaliningrad region

Neman River

This is the most popular body of water among fishermen; on the Neman you can catch huge bream and catfish. The river is so clean that the clear waters allow you to see the bottom at shallow depths; these places make fishermen come back here again and again.

The ecology in this area is not affected by external influences, the fish bite well. Rare species of fish are caught: barbel, pike perch and asp. The river freezes in the second half of December, but it opens up already in March, so fishing spots are good in any season. Pike can be caught well in thick grass and bushes. In summer, fishermen catch them with spoons.

Tava Lakes

Getting to the lakes is not so easy, if you look at the map, the Tava Lakes are the Mari Lakes, and they are called due to the Tava River flowing through the lakes. The route from Kaliningrad is not far - about 180 kilometers; access by car is only possible through one place.

The coastal areas are remote and steep; there is simply no place for fishing there. Fishermen must have a passport with them, as they will have to cross the border post. Only locals are allowed in; if you are traveling with guests, you need to apply for a pass in advance. The lakes are very famous among local fishermen; you can catch rudd and large crucian carp. Fishermen easily cover long distances, and the catch on the lakes is usually successful.

Deima River

This river is not represented by a separate reservoir, but by a whole system of water branches. They are 35 kilometers long. Anglers have access to fishing spots on either side of the shore. This river can be reached by buses and diesel trains. In spring, you can only get to the shore in rubber boots. If you catch bream. then it is recommended to use donks, but because of the steep bank, the hook can cling and break. The right bank is more convenient for this; fish are also caught well at the mouth of the river. On the Deima River you can catch burbot, pike and perch; the current is so calm that you can also catch other types of fish.

Red River

The place where the Red River flows is not crowded, so it is ideal for fishing. Since the seventies, the section of the river, which is located in the border zone of the Red Forest, has been considered a natural monument and it is not surprising that there are a huge number of trout and grayling here. These are the most important types of fish that distinguish the reservoir from others; you can catch other inhabitants here, which makes amateur fishing quite exciting. Usually tourists come here for several days, rafting down the river; more fish are caught there than from the shore. In spring there is no free space on the river; fishermen feed the fish in advance. It is strictly forbidden to use poaching gear on this reservoir, but you can take any of the popular ones. Fish are caught with a fishing rod, with a line, with spoons, and with a spinning rod. If you have a boat, you can leave with a good catch.

Tackle for fishing cod at sea

Spinning rod for sea fishing with dough up to 1 kg

The first thing you need is, of course, a spinning rod. I have two posted here. One with rollers like this.

The second spinning rod has regular rings.

And the spinning class is inline, that is, where the cord passes through the rod itself. Such spinning rods are generally very expensive, and it’s definitely not worth buying them for the first time. Although, in principle, they are convenient. I caught them with these, I like them, but this thing is not cheap. Therefore, if you want to start, take the simplest thing - with rings like these.

And then, if you really enjoy this fishing and like it, move on to something more interesting. In my opinion, the same rollers are needed for ocean fishing. In our conditions he. Well I do not know. There are amateurs who catch fish with these, but I don’t see much point in them. Just this plan (with rings) is enough.

Recommended spinning test, I would recommend up to 1 kg. There is no need to make it smaller, there is no need for something so thin, here it is needed for large baits. For example, this bait weighs 900 grams, and it is perfect for those fishing conditions. This so-called punda.

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A jig is also used, from about 500 grams to kg, depending on the fishing conditions.

On average, they fish somewhere from 50 to 100 meters. Sometimes it’s smaller, sometimes it’s deeper, but on average these baits are very heavy. You can see for yourself that the fittings here are so powerful, the hooks are healthy, there’s no need to shred them. The fish will not appreciate this. Everything is big here.

Sea fishing reel with counter

A little about coils . These coils are equipped with counters. This was done for a reason, i.e. as you can see here is the counter.

This is necessary to understand at what depth your bait is located. You naturally navigate by echo sounder, i.e. you find a school of fish and try to fish over it. The fish is not always at the bottom, and you have to look for it in the water level, so the meter will help you here.

I wouldn’t advise you to take the cheapest reels, or at least before you buy, I recommend taking them apart and seeing what’s inside. If there are a lot of plastic parts inside, then it won’t work – it will fall apart instantly. You shouldn’t take too expensive ones either, especially if you are eating for the first time, at least to understand whether you like this fishing or not, but I repeat once again, you shouldn’t take the cheapest ones.

Naturally, the more metal parts in the reel, the more reliable it is, but also more expensive.

Cord 0.37-04 mm

For fishing cod in the Barents Sea, I usually take a line of 0.37-0.4 mm.

Here I have 0.4 mm, it holds 40 kg, this is quite enough. If you take thicker ones (0.5-0.6 cords are sold), of course the reliability increases, but the windage also increases , which is not always good, especially when fishing at great depths.

You yourself can imagine that with an increase in the thickness of the cord during the current, the bait will be released at such a serious angle that 100 meters can grow there to 150 meters, freely. Therefore, 40 kg breaking load, in my opinion, is more than sufficient .

Lures for sea cod fishing

And a little more about the baits themselves . Lures used range from 500 to 1000 grams . It happens a little more if the depths are very deep. But so 700-800 grams. This is not particularly important; it does not greatly affect the fish bite.

In my opinion, color also doesn’t have much of an impact. Here, for example, is a fluorescent one with a light accumulator.

I think the light accumulator plays a certain role, because it will be visible at depth. But I don’t know how visible it will be there at the same 100 meters, but they prefer to catch it with a light accumulator. Although the same punds, they are usually not painted - a purely metal rod, turned with a good hook - that's all.

Punda metal for cod

A fluorocarbon leash is placed between the pund and the cord . I used to knit on my own, i.e. I bought a thick line of 0.8 or 1 mm, even, and tied on these rigs, they are popularly called peppers. They come in different colors, but the one in the photo is red.

The rig is knitted - 3 meters long, or not three, but smaller - 2 meters. And a maximum of three pieces are tied, it’s not worth it anymore, because with a good bite, and there’s a good bite there very often, if you find yourself in good weather, you can hang on all the hooks at once on a cod, and the cod there can also be very decent. Therefore, no more than three.

I used to knit marine tackle myself, but now I’ve switched to store-bought ones. In general, everything there is done the same way as I would have connected it myself, only everything is already equipped and there is no need to mess around. Everything is the same – here it’s white and red.

In general, in fact, in terms of colors, the most common are white, red, yellow, and sometimes luminous. For example, here it is very luminous.

In my opinion, there is not much difference here, because it is dark, but the fish, in fact, at least distinguishes something, sometimes it bites better on some colors, sometimes on others - this is noticeable.

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Here, in brief, I told you everything that I would advise a beginner to catch cod in the Barents Sea. I hope you found my information useful.

Personally, I look forward to trips to the sea, and our team will definitely shoot a video from the fishing spot. I don’t know what will happen there, but we hope that we will get good weather and not only catch fish, but also shoot an interesting video.

You can bring an adequate amount of drinks and food on board. You can also steer in calm conditions on the water and take photos.

Paid fishing spots in the Kaliningrad region

Pond "Razino"

The Razino pond, which is located in the village, is home to a lot of rudd, burbot and crucian carp. Visitors can stay at the hotel and stay on the lake from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can take with you two fish whose weight does not exceed 3 kilograms. For fishing, you can take two fishing rods; for each additional fishing rod you will have to pay a rental fee. From the city to the village the road will take 40-50 minutes.

Lake Karpovskoye

This lake is located in the Oktyabrsky district, the fishing zone is located within the city and local residents flock to the green zone not only for fishing, but also to relax. The lake is located in the Karpovskoye fishery, where various types of fish are developed in accordance with the interests of fishermen.

The lake is home to pike, carp, crucian carp and other fish species. Thousands of fry are released into Karpovskoye every year. The fishery also offers ornamental fish that are released into artificial reservoirs, such as sturgeon and sterlet. Japanese carp and others. Very interesting competitions are held here for children and for children from orphanages. Fishermen and vacationers do not interfere with each other: the zone for fishing and recreation is demarcated.

Base "Visit"

Fishing will definitely please you and leave a lot of emotions and impressions. The most popular fish in this place are flounder and cod. For fishing, you can rent gear or rent a house. Fishing on the coastal Baltic shores is sure to be great. Anyone can take baits and lures that are used in these waters. Fishing at the base is practiced not only during the day, but also at night. The base is located on the beautiful territory of the Curonian Spit. You can relax and go fishing with the whole family - this is the best corner of our planet, the places are varied and interesting, and fishing among this splendor is a pleasure.

Base "At the Sailor's"

Anyone can go fishing at the Sailor's base; these are not only fishing spots, but also tourist spots. If you didn’t have time to buy bait for your fishing trip, there’s nothing to worry about; it will be provided to you along with fishing gear if you need it. If you don't want to fish from the shore, you can rent a boat. After fishing, you can engage in any entertainment, including spending time with your family. If your trips with fishing rods have become ineffective, then take advantage of an excellent alternative and go to the base, where you can not only enjoy fishing, but also take fish with you in limited quantities. Everything is provided for fishing; fry are constantly added to the reservoir, so fishing will be interesting only to new, but also to avid fishermen.

Features of fishing in the Kaliningrad region

In all reservoirs, feeder fishing is the most popular, making it easier to control the bite. The tip of the rod, selected in accordance with the fishing conditions, is used as a signaling device, and instead of a sinker, a special feeder is used. Fishing “on a feeder” makes it possible to deliver bait to a considerable distance from the coastline, where there is a chance to catch the most timid “aquatic organisms”. The fisherman does not move around the reservoir in pursuit of fish, but contemplates the picturesque surroundings, periodically sending the feeder towards the fishing point.

For incorrigible “floaters” there is also a way out - to go to Rzhevka, a small river with a weak current, where, nevertheless, they with great pleasure catch marketable fish on almost every trip.

There are also several rules that a fisherman should not violate at any time of the year:

• Fishing can only be done with a fishing rod; it is strictly forbidden to place nets, seines, tops and other convenient devices;
• Explosives, guns and electric shocks must not be used;
• It is prohibited to create an obstacle for individuals going to spawn;
• Do not use chemicals that poison water;
• One fisherman does not have the right to accept catch if the total weight exceeds five kilograms;
• You cannot engage in illegal sales of valuable fish;
• There is a special "fish" police. Fishermen who violate the ban may be subject to an administrative fine. In rare cases, equipment is confiscated.

Summer fishing

June is the time of year when the banks of rivers, lakes and other bodies of water become deserted. This month marks the spawning period. Fishing for any species is prohibited. The best month for fishing is July. After spawning there is a lot of prey here. Most tourists come to this place to catch catfish. For bait, you can use a wobbler or quok. If the purpose of the fisherman’s stay is pike, then it is recommended to fish early in the morning or late in the evening in rivers such as the Neman, Rzhevka or Matrosovka. In any body of water during this period you can catch roach. August is the coldest month than July. During this period, various types of fish are also present in reservoirs, but in smaller quantities.

Winter fishing

Winter fishing is quite scarce. During this period, crowds of fishermen are rarely seen here. There are only a few fans of this male fun. The fact is that in winter the climate in the Kaliningrad region is quite changeable, and out of three months only one can be suitable for fishing. A popular species during this period is the smelt, which is gigantic in size in winter. You can catch it within the Curonian Spit.

Spring fishing

Spring fishing is famous for its meager feeding; all the fish rise upstream. It is most likely that fishermen will catch crucian carp; during this period they seem to “throw themselves” at the fishing rod. On the Curonian Lagoon and in the Deima River you can catch roach or bream.

Sea fishing

Sea fishing in the Kaliningrad region is possible due to the Baltic Sea, where salmon, cod and garfish are found in abundance. Kaliningrad salmon, of course, is much smaller in size than Norwegian, but the taste of the fish is no worse than its Scandinavian counterpart.

Visiting fishing tourists, as a rule, use the paid services of experienced instructors who are fluent in information about fishing spots and the structure of the underwater terrain. This pleasure is not cheap, and plus you will need to rent a boat/motor boat/yacht/sailer.

Local fishermen, as a rule, have their own watercraft and know the “fishing” places well, so they do not resort to the services of instructors. Often it is local residents who act as experienced guides.

Winter fishing in the Baltic

Almost simultaneously with the first frosts, ice fishing enthusiasts begin to actively gather on reservoirs. They say that the first ice is a particularly good time for fishing...

I want to immediately warn you that neither I nor my fishing partners are fans of winter cold and drilling holes. That’s why, when ice blocks water bodies in our latitudes, we prefer to move to where we can continue fishing in open water. Moreover, winter is considered the most successful time for trophy fishing.

BALTIC SEA

Total area:

415,000 km²

Coast length:

8 thousand km
The weakest sea in the world
- an average of 7 ppm

The Baltic Sea extends deep into the land of Europe, washing the shores of Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Finland

It all started with a seemingly unremarkable trip to one of the lakes in the Leningrad region, which, for a number of reasons, was nevertheless etched in my memory. On the one hand, we were going to the lake just three days before the New Year, there was even an idea to take New Year’s caps with us, but there was no time left to look for them. At the same time, the trip became a test of the capabilities of my new Volvo XC90. Moreover, the 150 km long Pskov highway, along which we had to travel, was very suitable for such testing. There are high-speed sections and places with reverse traffic, constant repairs and disgusting road surfaces. And finally, the access to the lake itself is not very good. I won't go into details about this trip. In general, everything went in an extremely normal and comfortable manner. But the fishing itself was remembered for an unexpected prize in the form of an eight-kilogram pike (until that moment, the lake record was considered a “toothy” pike weighing just under 3 kg). Moreover, she was not the only one caught that day. At the same time, when we dipped our baits into a lake in the south of the Leningrad region, in the north of this region the thermometer failed to rise above -8°C, which is why the lakes were rapidly covered with ice. This means that the summer fishing season here will come to an end very soon. In general, unexpectedly successful fishing and the news of the approaching cold weather prompted us to think seriously about our immediate plans. And since we had a Swedish car, the idea arose of itself to go to the west of Sweden, where the Baltic salmon trolling season begins at this time. The route, in general, has been studied for a long time, which means agreeing on the nuances is a matter of technology.

Marina Simrishamn. Even during severe storms, boats remain safe

Arriving home, I performed the already well-known operations. I ordered ferry tickets for the required dates, contacted a couple of familiar guides and agreed on a visit. You could take your own boat and equipment, but there was no particular need for this; besides, transporting a boat over long distances not only carries certain risks, but also significantly increases the travel budget. The holidays flew by in the traditional bustle. During this time, most of the lakes and rivers were tightly closed with ice, and ice fishing enthusiasts in crowds of thousands poured out onto the fragile ice in search of fishing luck.

LONG WAY TO THE SEA

Unlike day trips around the region, long trips do not need to take a boat, a motor and some gear. It would seem that trunk volume should no longer be of particular importance, but in fact this is not the case. Fishing at sea is unpredictable. For example, a strong wind may blow and you will have to sit on the shore for a long time. But there is always an alternative to go to a river or to the shore of some sheltered bay. Consequently, in addition to the traditional equipment and several sets of clothing, three more sets of gear are added. As a result, the quite capacious trunk is filled to capacity. The 200 km journey from St. Petersburg to the border town of Torfyanovka passed quickly. The ferry to the Swedish capital Stockholm departs from the terminal in Helsinki at 17:10 local time. We left at 12:20. At this time there are not many cars on the highway, and we covered the distance to the intermediate point in less than two hours. In this part of the world you can still afford to slightly exceed the speed limit. Moreover, the car is capable of doing this. Shortly before the border there is a traditional stop. First, you need to get car insurance—a “green card.” Secondly, refuel “to full” and take a couple of cans with you. According to the rules, you can only import 10 liters of fuel, but we took two 20 liters each. This is a certain risk, but you will not be deprived of your visa and will definitely not be turned back. In extreme cases, you will have to leave the canisters at the border. In general, the story of fuel for travelers in Europe is a sore subject. The cost of gasoline here is about 1 euro per liter. Maybe for Europeans with their high salaries and short distances this is acceptable, but for us 67 rubles per liter is clearly too much. We're lucky: the engine that powers the XC90 D4 runs on heavy fuel and consumes only 6.5–7 l/100 km on the highway. And taking into account the load and three adult passengers (including the driver), the consumption was something like 7.2 l/100 km. This allows you to save a lot.

Thanks to this pike, we got ready for a long journey.

Russian border guards showed no interest in our company. The employee, without any emotions or unnecessary questions, stamped the passports, and the customs service representative gave us only a cursory inspection of the cabin and trunk and made sure that all crew members had border crossing stamps.

We ignored duty-free in the cross-border area because we had the opportunity to make purchases in the duty-free zone directly on the ferry. On the Finnish part of the border, as always, there is calm and serenity. Every time I cross the border, I ask myself the same question: how do they manage to do everything so relaxed and without any rush, but at the same time there are almost never queues at the Finnish border? Routine questions about the place and purpose of the visit, the number of passengers in the car and items prohibited for import - and a blond guy in glasses puts stamps indicating the fact of crossing the border. The inspection was a little more attentive, but without any quibbles. Perhaps the episode with that same fuel deserves special attention. An employee of the Finnish customs terminal Vaalimaa first asked where we were going, having received a completely honest answer - fishing, he asked a couple more clarifying questions. It seems out of simple curiosity. Looking into the trunk, among the pile of things, gear and equipment for filming, he, of course, noticed two cans. It was stupid to claim that they were empty or that they only contained 10 liters allowed for import. Therefore, I honestly said that there was fuel there, but did not specify its volume. The employee was satisfied with the answer and wished us a safe journey. It's worth clarifying something here. No matter how simple they may seem at first glance, every employee at the Finnish border undergoes serious training and understands perfectly well when they are being lied to. At the same time, many Finns themselves go to Russia to refuel their cars, and therefore there is nothing special in the fact that we took a small supply of fuel on our trip to Scandinavia. The most important thing here is to tell the truth. I note that this approach does not apply to cigarettes and alcohol, but our entire team belonged to the category of non-smokers.

The boat that took us to the fishing grounds had Volvo Penta diesel engines.

And there is still 200 km ahead to the terminal in Helsinki. And here it is best to use the cruise control functions - set the permitted speed and move along the highway in the right direction. The main thing is to follow the signs “Settled area” and the requirements to reduce speed. The fines here are many times higher, and sanctions for a large number of violations can be much more stringent. Another couple of hours and we were there... And then an unpleasant surprise awaited us. I completely forgot about the time difference and, when calculating the time to my destination, did not take into account the “minus hour”. As a result, instead of an hour, we had fifteen minutes left at the entrance to the terminal. Fortunately, there were no traffic jams, and we safely completed the registration procedure, and after 20 minutes we were already sitting in the cabin of the Gabriella ferry of the famous Viking Line company. I must say that I am not a big fan of these ferry crossings and can hardly stand the 14 hours during which the ferry travels the distance between the two Scandinavian capitals. Of course, this same journey can be covered by plane in just an hour and a half, but we still had quite a long way to go from the capital of Sweden, and a car makes it possible to travel comfortably, having all the necessary things at our disposal. You have to sacrifice time.

In the morning we moored in the capital of the Kingdom of Sweden. Traditional breathalyzer testing of drivers, and we are already on the main street of Stockholm. For a moment it seemed that the car, having inhaled the air of its homeland, somehow perked up, probably wanting to take a short excursion to memorable places, but there was no time for that. We had to cover a distance of 620 km along one of the roads leading south, towards the town of Simrishamn, the end point of our route. The road network in Sweden is no worse developed than in neighboring Finland, and in general the traffic is quite comfortable, but certain speed limits must be observed. However, after an hour you get used to this pace of driving (the convenient cruise control helped again). A full tank was enough for about 630 km, not counting the 200 that we drove through Finland. I would like to say a special thank you to the staff Swedish navigator, who guided us around his native land quickly and accurately, allowing us to avoid additional errors, because the maps downloaded to smartphones refused to work correctly. We reached the place in the late evening, but without gas stations and with a reserve of fuel. And only at the entrance to Osby the canisters were used. We arrived at the parking lot of the Bengtssons Loge fishing hotel right in the middle of some local party...

The route passes through the Åland archipelago, which has 6,500 islands and is famous for its good fishing

TWO WORDS ABOUT SIMRISHAMN

Among fishermen, this very small ancient town with a population of some six thousand people is quite popular (in Russia a little less, but in Europe, especially in the Baltic countries, extremely). There are several reasons for this. The first is that the powerful shelf of the Baltic Sea is located next to it. One could say “slump”, but its scale is measured not in tens, but rather in hundreds of meters. Naturally, this circumstance has a beneficial effect on the local ichthyofauna. In particular, it is here that salmon feed from most rivers flowing into the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland, as evidenced by the numerous returns of special tags that scientists place in different places. On the other hand, Simrishamn is actually the only place in this part of the Baltic where there is a convenient closed bay in which you can hide from bad weather. Thanks to this circumstance, the city is known to most yachtsmen. Simrishamn itself does not represent any special historical value, although if you delve into its centuries-old history, you can certainly find some interesting facts. Today it is a completely calm resort town with a characteristic flavor, many restaurants and hotels, traditional architecture and cobbled streets. In winter, you can meet not only local residents here, but also numerous fishermen who come to try their luck in catching Baltic salmon.

THE WEATHER CAN BE TREACIOUS

On the very first day we had to quickly change plans. While we were covering the distance from St. Petersburg to Simrishamn, a small cyclone that was driving waves in northern Norway became noticeably stronger. Deciding that he was already strong enough to travel, he moved exactly to these places. In order not to waste the day, we went towards the town of Ystad, where, in the company of a new acquaintance, Patrick, we tried to find sea trout. Several large bays made it possible to do this, sheltered from high waves. Patrick is a fan of this type of fishing; he knows all the entrances and places convenient for fishing very well. Tellingly, he also drives a Volvo, albeit on a well-worn XC70, which he calls nothing less than a “Swedish tractor.” The weather greatly disturbed the surrounding waters, and all our efforts were unsuccessful. But this area, called Skåne, is considered one of the best places in the Baltic for trout fishing. Well, fishing is fishing.

BIG TROLLING

The next day still allowed us to go to sea. To that very shelf from the Simrishamn marina is about 80 km along the open sea. It’s symbolic, but the boat that rushed us to the fishing grounds, breaking two-meter waves, also had Volvo Penta diesel engines (230 hp twin). Having reached the fishing spot, we began to quickly unravel the gear. There were two or three more crews within sight. The strong monotonous rocking made itself felt, and my colleagues quickly began to lose the will to win. A wave of one to one and a half meters has a serious impact on a person. For an unprepared body, being in such a situation is a serious test. Fortunately, I had already fished in such conditions, and when the treasured crack of the clutch sounded, signaling a fish at the other end of the line, I was the first to grab the rod. Here it is - the first salmon. Powerful jerks, stretches, throws to the side. It is not very large, but its 5-6 kg cannot be compared with any pike, even a larger one. We managed to find a fish feeding area. Several times there were so-called “double strikes”, that is, double bites. And one day four fish were hooked at once. True, two of them got off while we were dealing with the first ones, but the fact itself clearly indicated that we had not come this long way in vain. Fish weighing more than 10 kg (and in our catch there were a couple of 12 each) simply resist furiously, only with the first jerk reeling in up to 100 m of fishing line. Fortunately, its supply is sufficient and allows you to fearlessly release the trophy at such a distance. The total time of fishing lasts more than an hour, and then the feeling is like after the gym. What can we say about emotions?! We were in the Baltic for two days and could only fish until 14-15 hours. Then the wind increased from 7-8 to 12-13 m/s, and this was already dangerous. However, even during this period we managed to take more than 20 fish in the boat, of which we took only two - the rest were released back.

It is known that traveling by car always allows you to go beyond the direction and general plan. Turn to the side, deviate, speed up or, on the contrary, slow down. But, alas, in our situation we were completely dependent on the ferry schedule and, according to the tickets we purchased, another ship named Amorella was waiting for us in the Stockholm terminal no later than 6:30 in the morning. Therefore, after fishing, having had a good lunch, we set off on the way back. Unfortunately, to get to the ferry, we were a little short of fuel and, before reaching the capital of Sweden, we had to fill up 20 liters at 1.44 euros per liter. They were enough to get to the border and fill the tank on our territory at a more reasonable price. According to current rules, the import of fish, like many other products, into the territory of the Russian Federation is prohibited. And they keep an eye on this, especially if they see fishermen traveling. Therefore, we cooked the two salmon we took with us in Sweden, right on the shore, and ate them there in the company of local friends. Thus ended our first “winter fishing” of the year, and in a few weeks we will again begin to collect gear for a trip for new trophies...  

Dmitry Matveev, photo by the Author

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