Verhoglyad (fish): description, ways of catching

Verkhoglyad is a freshwater fish, a predator of the carp family. It somehow resembles a large herring or Korean tarpon. This gluttonous vertebrate is the inhabitant of the reservoirs of the Amur basin and eastern Asia. Also this type of fish is found in rivers in the west of Sakhalin.

How does it look?

The finch is a descendant of tropical fish. He perfectly adapted to cold temperatures and feels great in the winter. As already mentioned above, the top-eagle is a large predator living in freshwater reservoirs. Adult individuals of this species grow up to 100 cm in length and have a weight of more than 10 kg.

The long body, which has the finest (fish), is flattened from the sides. It is all covered with small scales with rims of black dots. Back - green-gray, almost even, without a hump. The sides and abdomen of the fish have a silver hue. The fin is darker than the back. And it has in its structure a thick bone spine. The fins of the abdominal cavity are yellowish, sometimes with a pink tinge. Behind there is a keel. Anal fin long enough and almost touching the tail. It is painted as well as the ventral fins.

A very interesting structure of the head and eyes has a superior look. The description is as follows: silver-golden eyes are very high, it seems that the fish only looks up (hence its name); Head compared with the body is very small, the mouth is also pointed upward.

This type of fish prefers the middle and upper layers of water. In lakes, the vertebrate rarely approaches the shores, because it loves open spaces. Verkhoglyad is a schooling fish. The smaller the specimen, the bigger the joint. Big fish prefer to be alone. Also, a large peacock rarely rises to the surface of the water, he is a lover of depth.

Food

This species of fish lives in the water column. The main food of a predator-superior is small fish, here are the main ones:

1. Gudgeon.
2. Carp.
3. Vostrobrushka.
4. Killer whale.
5. Chebak.
6. Smelt.
7. Podust and others.

Young growth first feeds on plankton and insect larvae, and then, during growth, switches to feeding on small vertebrates. In addition, the top (fish) eats flying insects, which during the flight over the water surface massively fall into the water and become very easy prey.

Spawning

Sexual maturity occurs quite late - at the age of five with an increase of 30-40 cm. This characterizes all large fish species. Verkhoglyad begins to spawn in June-July. With the advent of summer flood water in the reservoirs heats up to an average of 20 degrees. Propagation in the Amur basin occurs in the riverbeds of sandy braids.

On average, the female finer smears more than 500,000 eggs. Caviar freely floats in the depths of the water and does not stick to the stones. The males become more vivid during the spawning period. The upper part of the fish - the back, fin and tail - becomes black.

After spawning, the individuals migrate to the river channels and lakes for feeding, while the young ones are introduced into the backwaters by the current. Fry after feeding, they feed on small invertebrates, reaching 7 cm, moving to a predatory life.

Catching the Faithful

What is the taste of the top? The fish is very appetizing, albeit with bony meat. It has a relatively high fat content - up to 18%. Especially a lot of fat on the inside of the abdominal surface. Used fish in both fresh and frozen form for the production of dried, smoked or any other products.

The best time of day for catching - evening or morning dawn, as well as night. The verkhoglyad does not fall into winter hibernation, and therefore it can be caught all year round. The best period for this is summer flood. The beginning of September is a time when the top is caught too. How to catch a fish? It is best to catch on spinning or bait. In the second case it is necessary to use a float. The livestock is allowed to a depth of 40-50 cm. The locals also use seines and net nets for catching this fish.

Lures for the top-notch can be:

1. Wobblers with a slight penetration.
2. Rotating and oscillating spoon-bait.
3. Poppers.

In winter, the finder (fish) is caught by winter fishing rods, preferably on fry. Hold while fishing requires a moderate current.

It is very important to remember that the top is a strong fish, and without resistance it does not give up. The larger the individual, the more deeply it lives. When the fish is on the hook, it can easily break. Therefore, you need to take it slowly.