Fishing tips on the Huanhe River throughout the year

The Huan River, also known as the Anyang River, is the second largest tributary of the Zhangwei River system in the Haihe River Basin. It originates from the eastern foothills of Linli Mountain in Linzhou City and flows from west to east through Anyang County and Anyang City. Fanyangkou in Neihuang County flows into the Wei River. Although the Huan River is not big, it has a very long history. It is the birthplace of the oracle bone inscriptions of the Yin Shang culture in China. The Yin Ruins site, a world historical and cultural heritage, is located on the bank of the Huan River. In modern history, Yuan Shikai hid on the bank of the Huan River when he was dismissed from office by the Qing Dynasty. Xiaotun, later made a comeback. Both sides of the Huan River are lined with shady trees, picturesque scenery and abundant fish resources. It is a paradise for fishermen to relax and entertain.

1. Selection of fishing spots

The Huan River stretches for hundreds of miles, and the best section of the river is undoubtedly the middle reaches, that is, the section between Anyang County and Anyang City. Because there are two sister reservoirs, Xiaonanhai and Zhangwu, in the middle and upper reaches of the Huan River. There are a large number of cages in these two reservoirs for cultivating various commercial fish. When the cages are inevitably damaged, many fish will escape into the water. At the same time, many fish fry will be bred into the reservoir. The reservoir releases water to the Huan River all year round, continuously replenishing the downstream reaches with crucian carp, carp, grass, bream and other fish. Therefore, the reach from the lower reaches of Shuiye Town in Anyang County to the urban area of ??Anyang is a good fishing stretch. In addition to the naturally formed river bends in the river section, which are very good fishing spots, there are also large pits of several acres or more than ten acres left by farmers after digging sand, with a depth of 3-4 meters and 5-6 meters. Just like natural fish ponds. There are often more than ten kilograms of carp and grass carp stationed in these large pits. The number is not too many, but there must be some in every pit, because fishermen catch them every year. In the urban section of Anyang, the Huan River passes through the city. After large-scale renovation of the river embankment, the greenery on both sides is very beautiful. The river is blocked by rubber dams in sections, making it a very good fishing paradise for citizens; Of course, if you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the fairy-like tranquility, you can go to the river section upstream of Xiaonanhai Reservoir, where the slopes are high, densely forested, and sparsely populated. During the fish breeding season every spring, there will be a large number of carp and crucian carp flowing downstream. And when the water rises in summer, the fish will also rise along the roaring river to the river more than ten miles away from Xiaonanhai Reservoir. However, this section is located in the western mountainous area of ??Hebi City and the roads are rugged, so you must pay attention to fishing safety.

2. Preparation of fishing gear

The main fishing gear in Huanhe River are hand poles and sea poles. The now fashionable lure fishing method is also of great use. The hand rod is preferably a 3.6 to 6.3 meter carbon rod, which is selected depending on the fishing position; the sea rod can be 2.4 or 2.7 meters long; the lure rod is a personal preference, but the 1.8 to 2.1 meter one is the best. use. The hand pole is mainly used for fishing crucian carp, carp, catfish, and horsemouth. It is light and convenient, combined with rubbing and pulling, and full of fun; the sea pole is mainly used for fishing catfish, catfish, catfish with string hooks, and fishing carp and grass carp with explosive hooks. In terms of threads, No. 1.2 to No. 1.5 is sufficient for the main line of the hand rod, No. 8 to 1.0 for the brain line, and No. 7 Haixi, No. 7 Chisode, No. 5 Iseni, No. 5 Shinkanto for the hook. ?O.8 size will do. You don’t need to be particular about floats. The fish in wild rivers are all raw fish. It will be distressing if a high-end float is lost on the bottom. The line used for the sea pole should not be too thin. Some river sections are seriously hooked. Both No. 2.0 and No. 2.5 lines will do. The hook can be any of the above sizes with barbs. It is better to use a weight of more than 50 grams. The river water is fluid. If the weight is too light, it will be difficult to tighten the line. When adjusting the drift, follow the hanging fishing method when the drift is not moving, and adjust the drift according to the traditional fishing method when the drift is drifting.

3. Fishing Seasons and Methods

1. Spring

Starting from March of the Gregorian calendar every year, you can fish in the Huan River, but the best The time is after April, when the Huanhe River can be fished all day long, and hand poles and sea poles can be used. Crucian carp, catfish, yellow fish, horse mouth, and carp can be baited no matter day or night. Use a hand pole to make a nest with millet soaked in wine or commercial bait for crucian carp fishing, and hang red earthworms or red worms for fishing. Fishing with black earthworms or red earthworms hung on string hooks on sea poles is very effective. Most crucian carp weighs more than 100 grams, catfish weigh more than 200 grams, and you can also catch fish weighing more than 1,000 grams. Most yellow catfish weigh more than 100 grams. The big ones are over 250 grams.

Carp are more numerous and larger in the Hebi River section upstream of the Xiaonanhai Reservoir. They are mainly seasonal migratory fish that go upstream to spawn. Of course, there will also be many carps taking the bait in the large river bays and large sand pits in the middle and lower reaches, and some big ones will be caught by fishing friends. For fishing friends who like lures, in late spring, the grassy bayou in the Huan River is an ideal spot for lures. When it is quieter at noon, if you quietly land a few rods, surprises will appear. Sometimes there will be about 3,000 grams of lures on the road. The big guy will make your blood boil and make you scream! This is the first peak fishing season.

2. Summer

As the weather gets hotter and the light becomes stronger, most of the fish have finished spawning. It becomes increasingly difficult to fish catfish and catfish during the day. Crucian carp also actively bites hooks during the day, and fishing friends gradually focus on night fishing. The main targets of night fishing are carp and grass carp. Generally, heavy nests are made near the shore. Corn kernels, granular sticks or commercial bait are used as bait. The hand pole is hung with luminous floats to stick to it. At the same time, string hooks are used to catch catfish and yellow catfish. Black earthworms are more effective as bait because they have a strong taste and strong attractiveness. The first thing to note during this period is that the bait used on hand poles should mainly be vegetarian, because small miscellaneous fish have begun to become active, and sometimes white stripes, wheat ears, and creepers cause serious hook trouble, and flour bait will gradually show its superiority, and the bait will gradually become more active. The nest should also be mainly sweet and avoid using exposed bait. Second, it is better to fish in the morning and evening during the day, as people will not suffer much and the fish will be better. Third, during summer night fishing, we must grasp the three peak fishing peaks: from dark to 9:30 pm; from 12 to 1 midnight: from 4 am to after dawn. In addition, if you are a true fishing enthusiast who is not afraid of heat, you should not miss fishing for catfish in the extremely hot weather before thunderstorms in summer. Under normal circumstances, in extremely sultry weather, other fish will not eat due to low air pressure and lack of oxygen. Only catfish are particularly active in eating, especially in the sultry weather in the evening.

3. Autumn

Since the flood season in the north is usually from July to August every year, the Huan River will continue to rise at this time. In the upper reaches of the Xiaonanhai Reservoir, a large number of carp and grass carp will crazily rise to the top as the river water rises. Find a large backwater bay and use string hooks to hang corn kernels, red earthworms, and grasshoppers to catch large carp, grass carp, and catfish. Fishing crucian carp near the shore with a hand pole will also yield a lot. In order to prevent floods, the Zhangwu Reservoir in the lower reaches will also open its gates and release water, rushing many fish towards the Huan River, providing anglers with opportunities for crazy fishing. At this time, one thing to pay attention to is to catch the shortest days when the water rises. At the same time, after falling into the water, quickly fish the river bends and sand pits. There will be a lot of fish here, and the time is usually only about a week and a half. By September or October, the river will become calm. However, at this time, the weather is high and the air is crisp, and the fish have a good appetite. This is the season when fishing friends are in high spirits. They can fish with rods all day long, and the fishing gear and fishing gear should be configured according to the late spring. In terms of bait and fishing, since the Huan River enters the plains after reaching the Shuiye section of Anyang County, the temperature and water temperature are not like those of mountainous rivers, which are slightly higher, so sweet and vegetarian food is still the main food.

4. Winter

Winter in the north is the most difficult season for fishermen. Most fishermen will go to Kuma and release it to Nanshan. However, the Huan River does not freeze for a period of time in winter, providing fishing friends with a good place to swing their poles in the long winter, that is, from Houjiazhuang, Yindu District, Anyang City to Lao Anyang Bridge, because Anyang Iron and Steel Company scrap steel The hot water (purified) from the factory enters the Huan River from Houjiazhuang, so that the river water will not freeze in winter. Especially in the Yindu Bridge area, the water surface is open and the water depth is suitable, making it a good fishing spot. However, although the water surface is not frozen, the water temperature is not too high, so the fishing group should be mainly small. The main line of the hand rod is No. 0.8-0.6, the brain line is No. 4-0.2, and the sleeve hook No. 2-4 is used to pull red worms or directly hang red worms. Not only crucian carp can be hooked, but also carp can be caught. If you use string hooks for fishing, use No. 1.5 main line, No. 0.6 head line, 20-gram weight pendant, and a small rocky rod with a soft tip for the best effect.