Spearfishing is always an interesting exercise full of interesting and colorful experiences. Spearfishing in November even more interesting. Why? Because it’s autumn hunting, which turns into winter. On the street there is a frost, the fish begins to look for holes and snags.
The November hunt like winter, but it is and something fall. You can call it transition lightweight hunting or winter ice fishing.
The advantage of the ponds in November
In November, the lake had not yet frozen over, as is characteristic of December.
Water temperatures have not fallen to very low levels. The approximate temperature of the water in November +9, +6.
Little vegetation obscuring the view. It also makes it less plankton, which creates the bulk turbidity in the water.
Most often in November it’s snowing and not rain. This means that even with sediment in the water will not create additional turbidity due to drain extra water into the pond.
In November, good visibility at 2 – 3 meters, in the clear waters can be more. The water temperature is quite warm compared to the winter.
Spearfishing in November, features
In November fish:
It becomes slower.
Can keep quite close to him, until a couple of tens of centimeters.
She has a deteriorating response, making her immobile. Some fish you can catch with your hands without the use of guns.
The fish goes to the bottom
Larger fish go for maximum depth.
Likes to hide in the reeds, in holes, under snags and artificial structures.
Hunt in November of the same fish, which hunt at other times of the year: Pike, crucian carp, pike, tench, perch.
What equipment should you take?
Since the weather is not warm you need a good wetsuit with a hood. Quite a popular semi-dry suits are made of neoprene. Under these little water falls and they have excellent insulating properties.
It is possible to take and dry suits which are suitable for long stays in the water. But these costumes tend to constrict movement and you have to adapt.
Boots and socks
During the winter spearfishing feet should be kept warm. Need neoprene socks and boots. Overall thickness of shoes and socks should be not less than 9 mm.
Socks need to tuck under the wetsuit, and the bots put on a wetsuit.
Boot the system
Since 9mm costumes have quite a large buoyancy force, need to be able to sink under water. To go under water need an additional burden at 18% of your total weight.
It is impossible to hang additional weight on the belt. Because the water needs to keep moving for a long time. Prolonged strain can cause a hernia, which you don’t need. The load should be distributed all over the body without overloading the belt.
Vest
Most often, the vest is transferred 30% of the total load. Sometimes the entire load to be transferred to the vest. For this purpose there is a special tile vests. They have a special plate on the back. To the water to tumble closer to the back set the extra plate, displacing the center of gravity to the bottom of the vest.
Mask, fins, snorkel
In November, an important element is the appearance of a mask, and the softness of its silicone. Be softer than the silicone at room temperature, the better it will be in the November waters.
The tube, of course, you need a valve that prevents water in the tube. The fins take on convenience.
In November use air rifles, crossbows. Crossbows are less powerful than in the summer, this should also not be forgotten. Remember that in November the weather is usually cloudy. The water is dark and a flashlight will be indispensable.
Spearfishing in November
Spearfishing in November, a great pastime, you can try to catch the trophy under the water in November at Zavidovo fishing.