Ice fishing on the Minsk Sea Bashny.Net

Fishing ... how much of this word. For many men - it's like a breath of fresh air. After the end of a hard week mentally sit back and catch fish - what could be better? Today we will go to Minsk Sea and look at our country's traditional ice fishing. On the street a minus 13 wind cut his face. In the morning procession of men, laden like mules, walking along a path with stopping trains "Minsk Sea". Some are backpacks on their shoulders, the second - the tents, others are dragging heavy iron box. In them something appetizing gurgles and rings. 8:20, just daylight. The procession solemnly walks to the pond, covered with ice.





Fierce cold firmly tie the water surface. "Ice strong, reliable, 25 centimeters," - says Rybak. Near the coast some even ride on a snowmobile.



Ice fishing - a headache for the rescue services. Every winter the country is sinking about 100 people, despising the basic safety rules. They fail, treading on thin ice, and can not get to the beach in a moment potyazhelevshy clothes.





In the nearest to the "sea" birch - memo reminder of OSVOD. Fishers are recommended to have a life vest, a long rope with a noose and weight. I do not recommend to punch holes in close proximity, jump and run across the ice to gather in large groups. And drinking alcohol. Virtually no one does not follow this advice. Especially the latter.





The wells should be denoted wands or flags - another unwritten law. Here is his compliance.



Some fishermen are settling closer to shore, the other stamp, tapping drills on the ice, another 500-600 meters. Go after them, cursing the wind, frost, fish and February.



By nine in the morning at the Minsk sea grows a real fishing village with tracks and footpaths, in tents, houses. People, it seems to us, the darkness.







"Nonsense, almost no one. Frightened frost "- says the local regulars.



Someone came in an old overcoat and boots - are sitting on iron cans. Who is richer, equipped in brands. Eugene M. fishes 40 years, and maybe more. "Fishing is now a lot of" cool "- the millions spent on costume and gear, camera some submarine invented - he tells us. - And the result - a couple of fries, on which the cat does not look ».
"Previously competed catch, and now fishing rods and sled" - the old man grumbled.
About the millions is an understatement - enough only for the basic set. A neighbor of the pensioner, Igor, lists how much to spend this year: Winter canadian boots - 1, 5 million, a set of thermal underwear - the same cat for shoes - 100 thousand. Jacket - 1 million. And polarized glasses for 500 thousand., good thermos to keep hot tea all day, took over 1, 2 million, a winter tent for 1, 1 million, ice ax - 1, 5 million. With a fishing rod and a sledge came from more than 1,000. e.







Eugene M. listens and laughs. Bur he is old, with blunt knives. Retired panting, out of breath. In one well it took 2 minutes. Younger colleagues cope seconds at 40.
"Bad wind, wrong, bad will nibble - angry man. - Point is not in the fishing rod is not in the chamber and in the wind. It can not be bought ».









When the well was drilled, to lower the drop-down bowl with the breadcrumbs or bloodworms, and then draw it out a thin crust of ice, waiting. Wait terribly cold.









The most budget option to hide from the piercing wind and okolet.



To put it in a tent. Warmer, you can remove the cap hole is not tightened the ice. Tents with burning candles inside resemble huge Chinese lanterns.





Only icons Fisheries God is not enough! Well, one hundred grams.









Another of our interlocutor, Vladimir, works on a large Minsk plant. The factory is engaged in dubious business, stocks scored their products. Fishing, frankly said from Minsk, for him for ten years - the main outlet in life, "fisherman will understand me, there is nothing to explain. There is nothing more exciting and more fun mankind has not invented ».
"In Minsk Sea and caught perch and bream and pike, and walleye, - says Vladimir, carefully looking at the bait. - Of course, I come exclusively from the sport. I Went to the cold dog freeze just to catch some fish for dinner? Simply go to the store and buy. Last year, the inflammation is generally picked up, lying in the hospital. But, you know, pull all the same. This is a test for this guy: sit, catch, neighbors beat ».





Vladimir goes fishing only on Saturdays. "On this day, resting from his wife, and she to me, - he jokes. - Today, I arrived by car, and when on the train. Well, you know. Why not indulge in nature? »



"Good luck fishing. No tail or scales! "- We say goodbye to him. Near men saluting a cup of hot tea. Nothing stronger. It is not done, no fish.



In Minsk Sea can fish for free. In some waters in the vicinity of Minsk - if only for the money. Most of the fishermen are telling us that it is not against the toll of fishing as such. Even if all water bodies of the country will pay (for a reasonable price) and deliver water to collect tribute. The main thing is that the money spent on the case. At stocking, such as cleaning.



For some of them fishing hobby for someone - a sport. At the end of February in Belarus, on the rowing channel Zaslavsky reservoir, the World Cup will be held in the winter catching. Catch will jig, feed - bloodworms and vegetable foods. Organizers expect excellent results: the pros in the country lack.
And how are our heroes today? By the afternoon we return to the pond to check the catch. Fishing joke for dinner will suffice. Someone caught bream, someone - a white bream, and retired with an old brown - pot on fried roach. Sparsely ... But is this the case? Individuals at all happy, eyes burning, and frost is no longer a hindrance.





Discover! Pour! But it is not a sacrament for outsiders.



"Well, for fishing! - Raises a toast Eugene M., fun looking at the blue sky, the sun sparkling on the ice and his friends. - Good sit! »
And really - well! ..









Source: people.onliner.by