How to catch Bolen - Tips for successful fishing

Sick, Asp ( Leuciscus aspius ), also known as "silver lightning," is one of Europe's most exciting freshwater predatory fish. With its incredible speed and sharp vision, it presents a real challenge for fishermen. If you want to be successful in fishing for walleye, it is crucial to understand its behavior, habitat and use the right techniques and lures. In this blog, we'll explore everything you need to know to be successful in hunting bolena.

What you need to know about bolen

Bolen is one of the fastest freshwater fish in Europe, as it can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h. This is a fish that is constantly on the lookout for prey, preferring to hunt in the upper layers of the water. Its body is elongated and aerodynamic, which allows it to swim quickly and accelerate quickly. Because of these characteristics, fishing for walleye can be extremely exciting, but at the same time challenging.

Habitat and behavior: Boles often stay in flowing water, such as rivers, larger streams and places where streams empty into rivers. There they prey on smaller fish such as chubs, greens, redeyes, flatfish and other juveniles. Smaller ones usually stay in flocks where they hunt together, while larger and older ones are mostly loners. They prefer to stay in places with strong currents, under dams, along rapids and near barriers, where they have the best opportunities to stalk prey.

Preparation for fishing

1. Equipment: For bolena fishing, you will need equipment that can cope with quick reactions and long casts. We recommend using a light to medium-strength fishing rod between 2.5 and 3 meters long, which allows for long casts and quick response. The grinder/grinder should be fast (with a ratio of 6:1 or higher) as you will need to wind the bait quickly.

2. Baits: Because the sick is an extremely fast and cautious fish, choosing the right bait is crucial. Use aerodynamic decoys that can reach large distances, because the sick cannot see you at all. The best baits for sick are:

• Surface Lures: Such as poppers and pencil lures, which create ripples on the surface to attract the sick.
• Lures just below the surface: Small wobblers, silicone lures and wobblers with a rectangular tab that does not create too much vibration to reel them in quickly are ideal for bolena fishing, as these lures simulate the movement of running prey just below the surface of the water.
• Narrow, aerodynamic lures: The main thing is that the lures are small, heavy and fly as far as possible, allowing you to fish longer distances.

3. Technique: As already mentioned, the sick has extremely good vision, so you have to hunt it carefully and from a distance. A fast and even winding technique is key. Pay attention to water movement when fishing for shad - shad often give away their presence with small ripples on the surface or even jumps out of the water as they attack prey. If you saw a long wave, in front of which a lot of smaller fish were thrown, it was most likely a sick one.

4. The right moment: The sick are most active at sunrise and sunset, when the light is less strong. During this time, they often come closer to the shore and are more susceptible to bait attacks. Watch the surface of the water and be ready to react quickly, because the sick person attacks extremely quickly. However, unlike pike, it can often be caught in the middle of the day, as it preys all day.

5. Behavior and Strategy: Smaller minnows often stay in schools, so if you catch one, be prepared for even more bites in a short amount of time. Large patients are more cautious and require more patience. Try to throw the bait as far away from you as possible and attract the fish with long, fast and steady strokes that simulate the movement of wounded prey. When the sick one bites, be prepared to fight hard and fast, as the fish often fight until the last moment.

Conclusion

Fly fishing is a real challenge, but with proper preparation, the right equipment and technique, you can have an unforgettable experience. With the right bait and patience, you will be rewarded with catching one of the fastest and most exciting freshwater fish. If you are looking for high-quality lures that are adapted for fishing for walleyes, we recommend that you check out our range of walleye lures. These are designed specifically for fishing these incredible fish and will help you succeed on the water. With Vabco, you too can catch your capital fish!

Good grip!