Among the numerous reservoirs of the Leningradthe area along the Karelian Isthmus is a small river Sister. It begins in the swamps of the Lembolovo Upland, flows into an artificially created lake called Sestroretsk Razliv. The length of the river along with the sources is less than 90 km, but the fishermen divided it into several sections:
The conditions for fishing, in their opinion, on each site have their own characteristics. The Sister River (the Leningrad Region) was no exception.
There is another river named "Sister", but flowsshe is in the Moscow region. Conditions for fishing here are significantly different. Inveterate fishermen, enthusiastically describing the delights of fishing on the river Sister, often forget to specify exactly where this river is located, which deceives fishermen ready for long trips in the name of impressions and catch.
You need to decide in advance where to go, if you were attracted by the river Sister. Moscow Region and Leningradskaya have on their territory a river with the same name.
In the upper reaches of the Sestra River there are more fish places. The low banks are completely covered with forest thickets. Small islets divide the river bed into several channels. It seems that in these places several small rivers flow at once, which try to merge into one. The islands are overgrown with thick grass. The bottom is sandy, with pebbles. The depth of the river is not more than 1 meter, but there are several deep pools. Shipping in these places is impossible. But for the fish here, nature has created wonderful conditions. In the clear water of the upper reaches of the brook trout. Pike often ponds in pools. There are many other fish. Perch, ruffs, podleschiki, roach are found here in large quantities. There are a lot of fish, but it's hard for fishermen to get here. Directly to the banks of the river by car, you can not drive up because of the complete absence of roads. Vehicles should be left as close as possible, and then by forest trails walk to get to the water. The Sister River attracts special attention from the fishermen of the region.
It is best to fish from the islands. The thicket of the forest is very close to the shore, which creates some inconvenience. Move to the island no problem. A shallow depth makes it easy to walk to the island. Bait can serve as a rain worm, maggots, grasshopper, steamed grain. You can also catch on bread, but it quickly flushes. Fish bite actively. Almost every cast is accompanied by a bite, you only need to have time to cut it in time.
For a secluded holiday, a sister river was created. Fishing on the islands attracts tourists.
A special interest among fishermen is caused by brook trout. It is also called a paintbrush. Catching trout is very prestigious, and dietary fish meat attracts with its delicate taste. Trout spawns at the end of autumn or early winter directly in the headwaters of the river. Young trout feed on insects and plankton. Adult individuals turn into predators and begin to feed on char and another small fish, as well as tadpoles. But he loves the brook trout of insects. When the last is displayed a lot, this fish begins to eat only them, ignoring other food. It remains to determine where the river Sister, to rejoice at the catch. It spreads through the Leningrad Region.
In the Sestra River, trout trout grows to 25centimeters and reaches a weight of up to 500 grams. In other places, specimens that have reached a weight of up to 12 kg are noted. They catch a paintbrush with a spinning rod and a fishing rod. The float is usually not used, limited only to the weights. Bait - worms or small fishes. When fishing with fly fishing, use an artificial fly. When there are a lot of insects, fishing for the fly becomes the only possible, for the rest of the bait the paint does not react. Very cautiously refers to the brook trout to the spoon-bait. It seems that she carefully examines it and decides to grab or not. It is best for trout fishing to use a spinning spoon of a very high quality workmanship.
The brook trout can be very longone place. Usually it is near the shore, on the border of the fast current. Finding the place where there is a trout, you must observe complete silence, otherwise the fish will simply go away. Next, you need to decide how to make a bait or bait, with the flow or pull against it. It depends on the activity of the fish. If you correctly fulfill all the conditions, then a rich catch is secured.
Approximately in the middle reaches of the Sister River,above the mouth, grayling is good, all year round. In this place steep banks, approaches to them are blocked by ravines, it is very difficult to get to the water. The bed is not particularly deep, covered with slippery stones, in some places large boulders lie. The water flow is very fast. It is in this place that many graylings live. It is a fish of the salmon family, it is appreciated that its meat tastes like salmon and whitefish. In the Sestra River grayling is small, weighing up to 200 grams, but only experienced fishermen can catch it. The river big sister enjoys special love from the locals.
Grayling is a very careful fish. He sees and hears very well. To catch it, the fisherman has to put on clothes that match their color with the shore. That is almost like hunting a beast. The masking gown is quite suitable. The water should be approached so that it does not fall even a part of the shadow of the fisherman. Otherwise grayling will go away, and then it will have to creep up to other places where it can be.
Fishing grayling with a light fishing rod with a thin fishing linewith a diameter of 0.2 mm, a thicker fishing line it will notice and will not work, but a thin one will simply tear. Worms are used as bait, since they keep well on the hook and are not washed off by the current. The grayling of the grayling is swift, therefore it is necessary to hack fast. For this, the fishing line must always be kept tight and not allow slack. A large grayling can be caught on a spinner, but only one that plays well as a real fish. In the period of mass departure of insects, grayling is necessary to catch fly fishing. An artificial fly should be very similar to a living insect. The Sister River will not allow the fisherman to remain without a catch.
In the lower reaches of the Sister River, fish are relatively smaller,than in the upper current. There is no trout and grayling there. But there are deeper places in which the usual bream, perch, roach, ruff, dace and burbot are caught. Catch fish traditionally - on a fishing tackle and zakidushki. The catches are quite decent. Approaches to the shores are available, you can even drive up by car, so many come for fishing in the lower reaches of the Sestra River, directly to its mouth.
In addition to fishing, the river draws Sisterattention to its natural beauty. All who have visited this river, besides fish, take a lot of impressions. Many people go for a walk in the open spaces and relax with the whole family. The embankment of the Sister River is well-groomed and neat.
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