Gorbyl-fish: description, features of catching and habitat

These very elegant golden-black inhabitants of the sea depths bear the harsh name of the croaker fish because of a kind of wit like a boar. Another fish is called a drummer, grumbler, corvina, meager, umbra, melakopia. Some nicknames were croaked for the ability to make a kind of sounds resembling a drumsticks knocking , grumbling.

Gorbyl does not like fuss

Gorbyl is a fish that likes to hang out among underwater rocks and rocks. Divers, moving around the gloomy kingdom of Neptune, recognize the drummers on round, flattened silhouettes and lazy stillness. It seems that the pack is held in place by a lot of invisible ropes. Sleepy state is deceptive: the awkward movement of a diver - and the "company" of croakers is instantly hidden in the grotto.

Although the croaker is a large fish (some individuals reach a length of 70 cm, there are also more solid specimens), it can not be seen from the surface of the water. Lover of quiet and secluded places, croaker prefers to stay close to algae and cheerfully snivous small fish: here he is always ready and the table and the house.

Having found himself not far from a dense live veil of drummers, the hunter tries to immediately throw the harpoon at random, hoping that he will immediately return with prey (and even double). But it is so easy to chop fish, as a rule, does not work, as the corvina has a lightning reaction.

Trustful but cautious

Indeed, the fish does not fear the dabbling of divers (small brethren in the habitat in general tend to drive). But to act on the principle of "insolence - the second fishing happiness" is not worth a man. The flock is instantly mobilized: there was a fish - yes, it swam away, just wagged its tail in a dark crevice. The second exit will only take a few hours and will be much more cautious. True, already the next day, they grumbled "they do not remember evil," they are again calm and trustful. Smooth running, precise sight - and luck awaits the harpooner. He will certainly return home with a glorious prey, for which he started his underwater voyage.

In the Black and Azov Seas there is a croaker of two types - light and dark. Black is found in the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean. So the geography of hunting can be the most diverse, the main thing is to get a good grasp of the catching characteristics - and go! At the forum "Russian fishing" the fish light croaker is described as a rarer species that is larger than its dark fellow. He has antennae on the lower jaw. He is a delicious prey to fishermen. Umbrinu (light croaker) amateur anglers are successfully caught from the shore, as well as from boats (boats). The latter way is inconvenient: the croaker quickly grasps the bait and runs off into the rocks. It is very difficult to get him out of there, remaining on the surface of the water. Most often preference is given to the rods, the benefit of modern gear can be thrown at a distance of 50 meters from the location of the fisherman. Suitable rigid carbon fiber fishing gear or donka (since hooks are possible, you need to take a solid fishing line 0.6-7 mm thick). Also good spinning, which is easy to show grumpy.

So, you decided to go for such prey as a fish slab. Why catch it? This issue is of concern to many anglers. Ways to catch so many that their description can make a weighty volume.

Changes the color

The freshly caught dark croaker is a chameleon, originally golden-black, nobly shining. However, after a while it turns white. A little more takes place, and the original form returns, only dimmer. Nutritious, delicious, rather expensive fish croaker (price for some information ranges from 300 to 1000 rubles per 1 kilogram) is valued in cooking. Many dishes are prepared from it, even entrecotes.

In the native water element, the corvina looks "more fun" (than in a frying pan): black, more precisely, the dark purple color is highlighted by light bronze on the sides and gills. Abdomen silvery-white, snow-colored fins. Solid elegance! The slowness and importance of the breed is explained by the fact that there are few enemies in the water element.

The drummer feeds on small animals, shellfish, adores crabs. At night, in the tide, rake up to the shore to easily collect the prey. In other cases, the croaker prefers to stay at a depth of 6-8 meters. In host families, individuals of different sizes and ages live. The houses are large stone blocks and deep slabs.

Lives settled

Flocks do not like to change their habitats. When drafting an action plan, sea hunters take into account this principle of settledness. After approaching the fish place, they need to carefully comb the large crevices, stones, wander among the underwater rocks, go into the grottoes, look under the plates. Here it is, croaker! The fish will definitely show up.

We have already said that we must look very carefully. Rocking metal parts of the underwater equipment can spoil everything. Experienced hunters have come up with many methods to muffle and mitigate possible blows. In the course there is an electrical tape. Stringers and receivers of rifles to wrap it - a minute affair, and what good! To alleviate the contact of equipment and underwater objects, the craftsmen also use the used rubber of the chambers from the bicycle.

Illumination will help

On the Black Sea, the underwater "grubby lands" have long been mastered. Numerous hunters and divers changed the habits of the fish. Usually trustful, croaker almost does not walk in the open space, especially not worth the family lines and, as the hunters say among themselves, does not form "hangers".

After seeing the long-awaited group of croakers of fish in the open space, do not rush to release the harpoon. Waiting for the fish in the shelter - that's what you need! Even when you think that under the stone is empty - do not believe your eyes. It's better to turn on the underwater light and check again. Surely in the thick darkness lurked gorgeous specimens! It's not necessary to carry a lighthouse with you all the time. You can leave it on the buoy, and use it if necessary.

In search of fish, move along the shore in a zigzag: then moving away, then approaching the land. If the stones are less than a meter and a half in diameter, you can pass them, large carefully inspect. Explore the shelf, the terrain, the location of the cliffs. Talk to the locals - any information can come in handy. A high precipice on land has a continuation under water. In terms of hunting, narrow stone rows (ridges) are of interest.

Stock up with a float

Come from the side of the closed ridge in the direction from the depth to the shore. Looking into the crevice, keep a gun ready. By the way, the croaker likes space under the slabs of slabs that have fallen off the underwater elevation. Often a signal to the fact that there are large drummers somewhere nearby is the presence of small flock of swallows. "Wind" over the stone 15-centimeter "girlfriends" - check all the shelters below. Swallows, in contrast to the croaker, can be seen from the surface.

After discovering the stones, where the grumbler lay, mark the place with a bright inflatable buoy. Otherwise, you can easily lose it. So, it's worthwhile to make sure that the float is always with you. The buoy is a multifunctional thing: it can be hung with a lantern, a kukan (a device for carrying fish), a reserve gun, etc.

Take the right position

A few additional hunting rules:

• The point of the harpoon should be directed strictly according to your eyes (sight).
• In the event that the croaker in the burrow is relatively easily accessible, you can shoot at once, but if the fish is turned towards you with a head or tail - wait until it turns around.
• It happens that the drummers are in a difficult position. Maybe they are barely visible in the gap, covered with a stone or rush from side to side, trying to dodge an uninvited observer.
• And what if you take a flexible position? For example, to go to the right side, leave a glove or lantern there, and most to go to the left side of the shelter and put the gun deeper? Clamped by circumstances, the croaker will stop replicating and become available prey.

• Before you pull the trigger, figure out if you can eventually get a grumpy. Pull carefully, or it will fall off the tip - and farewell, catch! You can try to act by contradiction: going from the other side of the stone, dragging the fish with the harpoon and only then to take up the gun.
• As soon as you can grab the fish, do it. Holding one hand by the harpoon, the second one press the croaker. Strong fish easily breaks down, so it's better to hedge. Before you remove the drummer from the spear, plant it on the crock, pierce the needle through the gills with the needle.

Wherever the croaker-fish - the Black Sea, the Azov Sea, the ocean's expanses - is not an excuse to behave rapaciously. A true underwater hunter never aspires to exterminate the whole flock. I caught two or three fish - and enough. This is the wisdom of life, however!