In the Crimea started the hunt for flounder-kalkan

In the Crimea began the season of catching flounder-kalkan and glossic. Kalkan is the largest flounder in the world, which is found only in the Black and Azov seas and can weigh up to 15 kilograms, while glossic usually does not exceed half a kilogram.

With cooling, the flounder comes closer to the shore, especially in windy and stormy weather. Both species prefer sandy and muddy bottoms, where they disguise and wait for prey, so fishing is most often on sandy and estuary areas of the coast.

Previously, flounder was mined by reels - a long tackle with many leashes. However, the current limit of 10 hooks per fisherman made this method less relevant. Now they use several options of gear.

Classic donkey. Two or three hooks on small leashes and a weight. Such a tackle is caught in a plumb or throw from the shore, and you can equip with a buoy and leave it overnight. As bait suitable shrimp or pieces of white fish.

Jig. A more sporty way. When catching a kalkan, it is important to be attentive: the fish tries to get ahead of the tackle and get rid of the hook, and it often succeeds. When fishing from a boat, experienced fishermen are advised to keep the bugor on hand. Equipment - "cheburashka", hook and silicone (twister, vibrotail or slug), wiring on the bottom with large pauses.

Barakuri. The most interesting option: barakuri with bait plus an additional hook higher up the fishing line on a small leash. You can get both natural bait and silicone on it. A good strategy is to combine ways: throw the donkey, put buoys and simultaneously catch on the spinning.