The Kama River, the largest tributary of the Volga River, is famous for its powerful current, complex bottom relief and, of course, the richest reserves of white fish. It is here, on deep pits and dumps, the use of the method of fishing for a ring from a boat demonstrates its maximum effectiveness. Fishing techniqueOriginating in the lower reaches of the Volga, Kama perfectly fits the realities of Kama, allowing you to extract large bream, guster and silt even during periods of unstable peck. However, unlike the calm areas of the Volga, Kama dictates its harsh conditions, requiring the angler not only skill, but also careful preparation of equipment.
The idea is that the boat anchors just above the feeding ground, and the feeder-net sinks to the bottom, creating a feeding plume that carries down the stream, and the fish that comes to the smell, falls into the zone of sight of the hooks. Fishing on the Kama ring It requires precise calculation, because the force of the water flow here can be significant, especially in spring floods or after the water is discharged from hydroelectric power stations. Mistakes in the choice of anchorage or weight of the cargo can negate all efforts, carrying the boat from the feeding point.
It's important to understand that success on this river depends on the ability to read the bottom and feel the behavior of the tackle in the hands. The depths on the Kama are often greater than 10-15 meters, and the bottom can be cut with old men and eyebrows. tooling And the best bait is the keys to accessing trophy catches, and then we'll go through the nuances of this fascinating process.
Choosing a promising place and preparing a boat
Finding a place is the foundation of successful fishing. On Kama, bream and other white fish prefer to stay on the border of calm water and the main stream, often taking positions behind underwater elevations or on gentle exits from pits. echoer And it's an indispensable tool, not only to measure the depth, but also to see fish clusters or characteristic eyebrows, and to look for areas with depths of 4 to 12 meters, where the bottom has a solid structure or shell.
When you arrive at the point, you need to properly anchor. The boat should stand with its nose against the current, and the aft anchors (or one aft and bow for stretching) must securely hold the boat in a strictly defined position. Shifting the boat even a meter to the side can bring the hooks out of the aft plume. For the Kama depths and currents, it is recommended to use anchors weighing at least 10-12 kg or specialized cargo-catThey are better placed on the rocky ground.
⚠️ Attention: When fishing on the strong Kama current, it is strictly forbidden to tie the anchor tile directly to the side of the PVC boat without using a rope. A sharp jerk in the wind or current can turn the craft over. Always use a circuit with a separate anchor line.
Once the boat is installed, you should evaluate the direction of the jet, visually, you can do this by buoys or just throwing a chip, the feeder plume should be placed directly under the boat or with a slight shift if the fishing is carried out on several fishing rods, if the current is too strong and the feeder begins to drag along the bottom, you need to increase the weight of the cargo or change the place to a calmer one.
The design of the feeder and the composition of the bait
The feeding bed in the ring fishing method is the heart of the whole system. For Kama conditions, where the flow is often rapid, mesh feeders of 5 to 10 liters are optimally suited. The metal mesh should be small enough to wash the feed gradually, creating a stable murky trail that attracts fish from long distances. Plastic buckets with holes here are less effective because of the complexity of controlling washing on a high jet.
The composition of the bait should be heavy and viscous, light fractions, such as crackers or makuha, will be carried away instantly without delaying the fish.
- 🌾 Boiled millet or barley - as a basic filler that creates volume and heaviness.
- 🪱 Cutting worm, worm or moth - the animal component is mandatory to attract bream.
- 🟤 Clay or soil from the bottom of the reservoir - to weight the mixture and slow down washing.
- 🧂 Salt – added to enhance the diffusion of odor in water.
It's important not to overdo it with flavors. On Kama, water is often cold, and sharp smells can scare off careful fish. It's better to use natural flavors like garlic, anise or molasses. The feeding mixture should be stuffed tightly so that the lower layers are washed out more slowly than the upper ones. This ensures the long-term operation of the dot.
To enhance the effect on the strong course of the Kama, add a bag of milk powder or baby food to the feeder - they create a long-playing mud, which perfectly attracts bream.
Installation of equipment: ring and fishing rods
The key element of the gear is the ring itself, and it can be made of lead, tin or brass. For catching on Kama, where there is a high probability of hooking on a shell or driftwood, the best is to use it. jack-ring It's a slot with a spring-loaded ball or wire, and this design allows you to pull the ring off the main feeder line when you're hooked and release the gear without breaking the hooks.
The ring is usually 40-60 mm in diameter and weighs so that it does not bear the current, but it easily slides along the main fishing line of the feeder. The ring is equipped with a short leash (10-15 cm) and a fastener for fastening the main fishing line of the fishing rod. The angled gear itself is a short (1-1.5 meters) hard whip with a powerful coil or motcher.
The line is used monophilic with a diameter of 0.3-0.4 mm, which allows you to catch large fish in the current. The leads are placed thinner than the main line, with a diameter of 0.18-0.25 mm, with a length of 0.5 to 1.5 meters. The length of the leash depends on the activity of the fish: if the stick is flaccid, the leash is lengthened, if the fish greedily grabs the nozzle - shortened for better bite transmission.
The secret to mounting the ring
Make a hole for the fishing line of the feeder a little less than the diameter of the fishing line itself and slightly melt the edges. This will prevent the fishing line from rubbing against the metal ring during prolonged fishing.
Fishing techniques and tactics on the course
The fishing process begins with the feeder lowering to the bottom strictly from the side of the boat. The main line of the feeder should be stretched into the string. Then a ring with a tied fishing rod is put on the fishing line, and the whole system smoothly descends to the touch of the bottom with a load-ring, at which point the fishing line is selected so that between the ring and the nod of the fishing rod there is a working descent.
On the Kama, you often have to catch several fishing rods at once to cover different widths of the aft plume, and the rods are placed in special holders on the sides of the boat, the peck on the flow looks like a confident bend of the nod, or, conversely, its straightening if the fish lifts the load, the cut should be sharp and short, because the current often chooses the slack of the fishing line.
☑️ Algorithm of fishing on the ring
The catching is done quickly, but without jerking so as not to scare the flock. The large bream is better carried away from the feeder so that it does not confuse the gear. If the fish is large, it makes sense to relax the tension a little, letting it gulp air at the surface, and then quickly put into the feeder.
Seasonal features and types of fish
Ring fishing on Kama is most effective in the summer and autumn, when the fish rolls into deep areas. In spring, during spawning, the method also works, but requires finding places to migrate fish. In summer, in the heat, the bream goes to the deepest pits with cold water, and without a boat to reach it is almost impossible.
The main prey is bream, but also often come across:
- 🐟 Gustera - often bites amicably, requiring a quick reaction.
- 🐟 Blue - prefers a faster flow and is held higher above the bottom.
- 🐟 The white eye (sopa) is a dweller of deep swirls.
- 🐟 Yaz is a rare but welcome guest, requiring a more durable tackle.
It is important to consider that the behavior of the fish varies depending on the time of day. At night, a large bream often takes on the ring, which hides in the driftwood during the day, and for night fishing you need to have a good lantern and glowing nods or "fireflies".
Table: Selection of tooling elements
For ease of selection of tackles in different conditions of the Kama flow, use the following table of correspondence:
| Fishing conditions | Ring weight (g) | Line diameter (mm) | Leash length (cm) | Size of hook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weak current (up to 0.5 m/s) | 40-60 | 0.25-0.28 | 100-150 | № 10-12 |
| Average current (0.5-1.0 m/s) | 60-90 | 0.30-0.35 | 50-100 | № 8-10 |
| Strong current (more than 1.0 m/s) | 90-140 | 0.35-0.40 | 30-50 | № 6-8 |
| Night fishing (large bream) | 70-100 | 0.35-0.45 | 70-120 | № 6-8 |
The use of too thin fishing line on a strong stream of Kama is fraught with frequent breaks and demolition of gear away from the stern table. Sailing The fishing line is large, so the balance between strength and invisibility should be shifted towards reliability.
Safety Techniques and GIMS Rules
Boat Fishing on a river like the Kama carries certain risks. Heavy currents, shipping and volatile weather require strict adherence to the rules. Having life jackets on every crew member is not just a formality, it is a necessity. Even experienced anglers are not immune to a sudden gust of wind or a hook that can lead to a tip over.
⚠️ Warning: On the navigable sections of Kama (especially near cities and fairways), it is forbidden to cross the fairway.
Weather monitoring is also necessary. Open water storms are deadly. At the first sign of deterioration, fishing should be stopped immediately and landed, and do not forget to register a boat and have rights to operate a small boat if the engine power exceeds 5 hp or the length of the boat is more than 3 meters.
Safety on the water is more important than catching, always carry a line-cutting knife and a spare anchor in case the main one is lost.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which ring is better: lead or brass?
The lead ring is softer and can deform when hooked, allowing the feeder line to jump off, which will save the tackle. Brass ring is stronger and more durable, but with a blank hook you have to break the line. For beginners on Kama, it is better to start with a brass removable ring with a latch.
Why do fish eat but not bite?
The most common problem is the length of the leash or the size of the hook. In the strong Kama, the fish can be careful. Try to increase the length of the leash to 1.5 meters or reduce the size of the hook. Also check if the feed is washed out of the feeder too quickly.
Can I catch a ring in the winter?
Technically, fishing from a boat in the winter on Kama is possible, but extremely dangerous due to icebreaking, furnace and the risk of falling into the wormwood. In winter on Kama, winter fishing rods from ice or plumbing from a boat are used, but the method of the classic long-shore fishing line in winter is rarely used.
What kind of nozzle does bream on Kama like?
The base nozzle is a worm (dung or crawl) and a garlic, and a worm-and-wool sandwich works perfectly, and in the summer heat, bream may prefer barley or garlic dough.