Peculiarities of grayling behavior
If in the summer it is not very difficult to detect this predator, then with the arrival of autumn it is more difficult to find the location. At this time, grayling accumulates fat for wintering and constantly moves in the water column. A decrease in air and water temperatures contributes to a decrease in the food supply, as a result of which grayling becomes hungry.
Grayling actively bites until the first ice. During the period of zhora, the fish begins to lose caution and becomes aggressive, and the fisherman should take advantage of this.
Unlike in the summer, when flies and other insects enter the water, grayling is in the upper layers of the water, but in the fall it goes to the depths, where it searches for bottom living creatures and fry that have strayed from the school.
Where to look for grayling in autumn
At this time, it moves in a calm current, quite often parking on rifts, in places with multidirectional currents and exits from deep holes.
It is worth noting that flocks of small specimens of up to a dozen can gather on the rifts, and if you happen to get to such a place, the catch will be unforgettable.
Large grayling are found mainly at the exit from the rifts, in snags and thickets. From this place it is most convenient to observe small things and quickly rush at the victim from an ambush.
What to use to catch grayling in autumn
When choosing gear, first of all you need to pay attention to the bait. Flies that can be dry or wet work best. A dry fly is best suited in summer, because it has positive buoyancy, while a wet fly is perfect for autumn - when wet, it sinks into the middle layers of water.
Also popular when fishing for grayling are wobblers, spinners or small spoons. Many people use vibrating tails and silicone baits when hunting this predator. The use of natural baits is also not excluded; they can be used as:
- bloodworm
- maggot
- worms
- grasshoppers
- flies
Tactics and gear when fishing for grayling in autumn
When catching a predator, it is best to use large insects so that the bait is more visible to the fish. Autumn methods of fishing for grayling vary in the choice of gear. At this time, grayling fattens and becomes less vigilant. Increased aggressiveness at this time provokes fish to peck at any bait.
Fly fishing
A wet fly is carried through the water column using a cord and a rod. At the end of the cord there is a special tail designed for deepening. Dry flies can also be used, but in calm weather in early autumn. After casting to the desired place, light twitches of the bait are made, which alternate with short pulls.
For dynamic fishing, a light 2.5 m rod is well suited. For long casts, select a spinning reel, a cord depending on the bait - either positive buoyancy or hovering in the middle layers of water. Grayling is caught with fly fishing on rivers with fast currents.
Waders fishing
This term comes from Europe and refers to a waterproof suit. This bib overalls makes it possible to go into the water for long casts. It is used in the following cases:
- During active transitions between fishing spots, when you need to frequently move from shore to water and back.
- When fishing in confined spaces, while constantly being in the water.
- When fishing on the shore with a spinning rod, with periodic entries into the water.
This equipment is most in demand among fly fishers and spinning fishermen. With its help, you can more thoroughly fish a catchable place. The bait can be cast at any angle at the desired point, which more strongly stimulates grayling to bite. You can make more accurate casts along coastal vegetation, in snags or tree branches.
Spinning rod for grayling fishing
They mainly use ultralight tackle, this makes it possible to use light baits. For posting, you can use small wobblers or spinners.
It is worth noting that the shiny, silver petals of spinners give the best bite in cloudy weather. And dark baits with red dots go well in the sun.
Autumn fishing for grayling using cranks (small wobblers) takes place with slow retrieves, with sweeping, low-frequency movements.
Silicone baits are delivered in mid-water and need to be played with constantly. Casts are made to places where the speed of the current changes or where there are turbulences in the water flow. A 0.2 mm nylon thread is used as equipment.
Catching grayling with a fishing rod in autumn
It is used to catch grayling in places where streams flow into lakes or river mouths. Bolognese fishing rods up to 7 meters in length are used for fishing. For long casts, spinning reels and fishing line with a diameter of 0.15-0.18 millimeters are used.
Using a bulk float allows you to adjust the fishing depth depending on the fishing location. A small worm is used as bait, which is placed on a hook and delivered to a possible fish site.
Bale for grayling
This is a fairly old fishing method. The tackle includes a rocker arm, on the central part of which a sinker weighing 50 grams is attached. Leashes with flies are attached to the shoulders of the rocker. The equipment is cast with a spinning rod from a boat or shore and cast downstream, thus ending up at promising fishing spots. When there is a bite, all that remains is to hook and get your trophy.
Balda
It will require a weight and a piece of fishing line. Several leashes with hooks are installed at a short distance from the load. Bites are controlled using a float, which is mounted on the fishing line after casting the bait. Bites may be far from where you originally cast and can be tracked by the movement of the float. After hooking, the predator carefully pulls itself towards the shore, the main thing is not to catch the remaining hooks on obstacles.
Ways to catch grayling in October
Float tackle for catching grayling in the fall is an absolutely reasonable choice, as it is one of the most elementary, but at the same time effective fishing options. In this case, it is rational to use the appropriate varieties of bait: a worm, a larva, a fly and, of course, a grasshopper. A float rod can be used both from the shore and from a boat. But there is only one aspect when catching a carnivore from the shore: it is necessary to take into account the required depth near land, otherwise you may be left without a catch.
Fly fishing is a fascinating, but at the same time rather difficult type of fishing that requires a specific skill. Fly fishing is performed on an open large body of water. It would be perfect to use a simple class rod in combination with a soft and thin cord.
The procedure itself is as follows: the nozzle is placed on the surface of the water area, on the current, in this case an imitation of an insect that has fallen on the water is performed, and the fisherman’s task is to carry out a controlled rafting. The advantage of this fishing method is that the wiring can be felt quite clearly with your fingers, which reduces the number of idle bites.
Weather and time for grayling fishing
In the fall, you can hunt this predator for 24 hours, but it has been noticed that in the evening the activity of grayling begins to decline, it stops hunting and stays near its camp sites.
It is worth noting that fishing in the early morning is less fruitful than at lunchtime, when the water warms up as much as possible.
Also, the bite is not the same in relation to the weather; with sudden changes in pressure, the bite weakens. Grayling also does not like bad weather, in the form of rain and wind; at this time the surface of the water darkens, which makes it difficult to control the movement of prey.
The best weather for fishing is a slight breeze in sunny weather. At the first cold weather, the water becomes clear, and this stimulates the predator to hunt.
Grayling bite: depending on season and weather
The climate in the places where graylings live can be safely called harsh.
And it is not surprising - after all, the distribution area of these fish is concentrated in the northern part of the temperate zone, and in some places it is even located beyond the Arctic Circle - in the Arctic. It is clear that under such circumstances, the activity of grayling directly depends on many factors. In this article, I intend to talk in detail about how the “appetite” of fish changes throughout all four seasons, and how the weather affects it.
Grayling fishing tactics
To successfully catch grayling, you need to constantly move and look for promising places. If there is no bite for a long time, there is no point in staying in one place for a long time. If you managed to catch at least one fish, then you need to fish all nearby areas because salmon are schooling. Also, if there is no result for a long time, it makes sense to replace the bait. It is also worth paying attention to the following points:
- You should not go fishing early in the morning, at this time grayling are inactive
- The best bite begins in the afternoon; at this time the predator can be caught even on a bare hook wrapped in gray thread.
- When fishing in the fall, you need to carefully examine the reservoir and determine parking areas.
- When biting, make a timely hook
- The grayling, clinging to the bait, strongly resists, making jerks in different directions. You need to fish it out smoothly, otherwise it might get off the hook.
Autumn fishing for grayling has its advantages: there is no scorching sun and mosquitoes. The predator is active at this time and bites much better.
Peculiarities of grayling fishing by month
With the onset of autumn, grayling moves to the lower or middle layers of water. For fishing, a spinning rod with a spinner or a float rod is best suited for fishing. They try to keep the bait at half-water or closer to the bottom. It is best to tie an edge of feathers or threads to the hook; they stabilize the work of the spinner and stimulate the bite.
September
At this time, the predator hunts in the upper layers of water and feeds on insects. They are caught in early autumn with a dry fly; it is most effective in dry weather. It’s good to fish this month using a spinning rod with a spinner or a float rod.
The parking place is determined by splashes and circles on the water. When casting into this place and using the bait correctly, you can attract a predator and catch a trophy.
October
In mid-autumn, grayling moves around the reservoir while looking for food; this period is characterized by the autumn feast. In October, grayling moves to depth and can be found on reaches and riffles with a slow current. The best bite starts from lunch until the evening, when the water is more or less warmed up. It is best to equip the fishing rod with two leashes, with an orange fly on the top hook and a worm on the bottom hook.
You can also find out the preferences of a predator by its behavior; if there are circles on the water, then it is better to fish with a fly. If there are no splashes, then accordingly the worm.
November
At the end of autumn, grayling bites on a worm, bark beetle or fry. For successful fishing, use a medium-length rod with a spinning reel. The fishing line should be 0.25 mm in diameter with a 0.15 mm leash, hooks No. 5-7. When fishing, you need to monitor the operation of the reel; the line should not fall off and should always be taut. If you miss this moment, you may lose the bite; with a sudden movement, the grayling will simply fall off the hook.
Catching grayling with a Tyrolean stick
The Tyrolean stick, also known as the jumper, or ballerina, is a hollow tube with a sinker on one end and a winding ring on the other. The tube is made of an inconspicuous material, since grayling has excellent eyesight and, in case of danger, immediately flees. Its main task is to keep artificial flies directly near the bottom, preventing them from floating up and ensuring play in the current.
Making the equipment is quite simple: a piece of fishing line with a diameter of 0.3 mm is attached on one side to the sinker, and at a distance of 40 cm the first outlet for the leash with the fly is attached. After another 40 cm, the second branch (you can install up to four, but optimally two). We measure out the next 40 cm and knit a loop that will connect to the main fishing line - the tackle is ready.
Catching grayling in autumn with a float rod
A float rod is the simplest tackle used to catch grayling. It is usually used in sections of rivers with small currents. The length of the rod is chosen based on the fishing location. If you go in in a suit, then 3-4 meters will be enough; if you equip it with a reel and the right tackle, you can significantly increase the casting distance.
It is important to take into account the rigidity of the rod, the caught grayling will strongly resist, and if the rod is rigid and poorly shock-absorbing, then you will give the grayling a chance to escape.
The fishing line should be used 0.18-0.2 mm no thinner. Even in a small river you can catch a trophy, and if it bites, you will have to pass a good test of strength.
It is best to use a thin float, ideally a feather of a natural color. As mentioned above, grayling is quite cautious and a bright barrel-shaped object at the top can scare it.
