This is a relatively small fish of the carp family. The fisherman's main catch consists of specimens weighing up to 200 g. White bream can gain weight up to 1.2 kg, with a size of about 35 cm.

It is rare to catch a silver bream of this weight, but it does exist, especially in large reservoirs and lakes.

In appearance, it is very similar to a small bream, which is why the silver bream is often confused with the white bream. This fish differs from bream in having larger eyes and scales. The pelvic fins of the silver bream are characterized by a pinkish-red tint, and the caudal fin is not as sharp as that of the bream.

White bream is caught along with other types of fish, such as bream, rudd, etc. Although there are fishermen who are only interested in silver bream.

The silver bream can inhabit any type of water body, such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. In rivers, the silver bream sticks more to deep places with a calm current, so it can be found in bays or creeks, with a silt-sandy or clay bottom. If there is information about the nature of the bottom of the reservoir, then the places of exit from the pits are the most favorite places for the silver bream. In this case, you can count on an active bite.

The silver bream is not such a shy fish, unlike other fish species, and is not afraid of noise on the shore or the silhouettes of fishermen. Therefore, it can be found directly near the shore and caught with a regular float rod. At the same time, larger specimens are still more cautious and rarely come close to the shore.

Prefers to be near steep banks or under trees hanging over the water. The silver bream gathers in numerous flocks, which is why it got its name. If you find a flock of silver bream, you can rejoice at a good catch. With the arrival of cold weather, the silver bream goes deeper and can remain there until the arrival of spring. With the onset of spring, she immediately returns to her favorite places.

What is used to catch silver bream?

White bream is an omnivorous fish and does not require special bait. It is perfectly caught using maggots, regardless of the nature of the reservoir. At the same time, other baits also show good results. It can be caught using the same baits that are used for catching roach or bream. And it’s not surprising, because when you catch bream or roach, you will certainly get hooked on a silver bream. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will be able to catch one silver bream, unless perhaps only this fish is caught in the reservoir.

White bream can be easily caught using the following baits:

maggot;
dung worm;
crawling out;
bloodworm;
dough;
pearl barley

As a rule, silver bream is caught using baits of animal origin in spring or autumn, when the fish needs high-energy food. It is preferable to use bait of plant origin in June-July, when the water has already warmed up and food of animal origin is not so in demand.

With the arrival of autumn, the silver bream, like all types of fish, begins to gradually switch to animal food, stocking up on fat for the winter. At the same time, it can also be caught on plant baits, especially during periods of warming. In the summer, with the appearance of various insects, the silver bream perfectly takes on a grasshopper or butterfly. Sometimes she won't refuse small pieces of fish. The guster resolutely swallows the bait, without even requiring hooking.

The bite can become noticeably more active if bait is used. Moreover, the same porridge is suitable as for catching roach or bream. Any porridge mixed with soil or clay, as well as bloodworms, can be suitable. Bait can enhance the effect if dusty components such as milk powder or breadcrumbs are added to its composition.

When is silver bream caught?

You can catch this fish all year round. As soon as the reservoirs are freed from ice, the silver bream begins to actively peck, gaining strength after wintering. This period lasts until she leaves for spawning. Having spawned and rested a little, the silver bream again begins to hunt for bait. This period begins from the end of May, beginning of June and continues until the real cold. After the reservoir is covered with ice, silver bream continues to be caught, but with different winter gear.

Throughout the day, the silver bream bites almost equally, both during the day and at night. During the day, mostly small silver bream are caught, and early in the morning and evening, as well as at night, large individuals begin to approach the shore. At the height of the summer heat, there may be no daytime bite at all, but early in the morning or late in the evening you can try your luck. On such days, it is better to switch to night fishing for silver bream, and in the daytime it is better to rest somewhere in the shade.

Tackle for catching silver bream

To catch this fish, you can use classic tackle with a float or feeder, that is, tackle for catching fish from the bottom. In this case, the fishing tools are chosen by the fisherman, depending on the nature of the reservoir. If fishing is carried out on a river and there are steep banks, then it is better to fish from a steep bank with a float. And from a gently sloping shore it is better to use bottom tackle to cast the bait to depth.

As for such elements of gear as a fishing rod, fishing line and hooks, there are no special requirements, since the silver bream is a small fish and there are no special problems when catching it.

The silver bream is not a timid fish and does not pay much attention to the thickness of the fishing line. Therefore, it can be easily caught with rough gear. This is very important, since next to the silver bream there may also be bream, which can be of impressive size. If he is interested in the bait, he can easily swallow it. If the tackle turns out to be weak, then it will be much more difficult to cope with the bream. In this regard, there must be a safety margin for the gear.

The optimal gear option for fishing for silver bream may be:

fishing line with a diameter of 0.25-0.3 mm;
hooks No. 5-6;

It is not recommended to use hooks larger than size 6 due to the small mouth of the silver bream. There is a possibility of false bites due to the fact that it is not able to swallow the bait properly. The fifth hook number will be just right, but, again, it all depends on the nature of the bait. In addition, a small hook will attract more “trifles”. Moreover, if we take into account the factor that bream can bite, then number six is preferable.

Video “Catching silver bream on a float”

Video “Gustera on the feeder”

The fish is not a shy type, so fishing for silver bream is done with a fishing rod. Likes to live near steep banks and under trees hanging over the water. The silver bream swims in schools, which is why it has this name. When cold weather sets in, the fish go to the bottom and stay there until spring. With the arrival of warmer weather, the fish return to their favorite habitats. They catch it at any time of the year.

This fish is an omnivore, so no special bait is needed to catch it. Excellent bite on maggots.

The silver bream bites on the following baits:

maggot;
dung worm;
crawling out;
bloodworm;
dough;
pearl barley porridge.

Animal baits are usually used in autumn or spring. During this period, the fish requires energy food. Plant-type baits are used in the summer when the water is warm.

The bite is restored if complementary foods are used.

The same grains used as complementary food are suitable for catching bream. It is mixed with earth or clay, bloodworms. To enhance the effect, add dry milk or breadcrumbs to the bait.

The intensity of the bite is affected by weather conditions. When autumn comes, the silver bream switches to food of animal origin in order to stock up on fat for winter. If the autumn is warm, you can also fish with plant bait. In summer, a butterfly or grasshopper is suitable as bait. There is no need to hook it - the fish swallows the bait perfectly.

Catching fish such as silver bream is possible all year round. As soon as the ice melts on the reservoirs, active biting begins. It continues until the females leave for spawning. The fish bite equally both during the day and at night. In the morning and night hours, larger individuals are caught. In the summer heat there may be no bite at all. At the first cold snap, it goes to the bottom, lying in holes.

In winter, it lives in large concentrations in pits, periodically coming to the shore. It is also found in places where ice melts. You can fish in these places all winter. When the ice cover ends, it moves to the coastal shallows - you can catch it with a regular fishing rod. Thin equipment for this period is suitable, because the silver bream at this time is sluggish and inactive.

There is one secret - the fish loves to “play”, so while fishing you can slightly tug the tackle. During this game she will take the bait. It can be removed from the water with a light hook.

For fishing, standard tackle with a float or feeder is suitable for catching fish from the bottom. The fisherman chooses what to fish with on his own. If you are fishing on a river with steep banks, then it is better to use a float. If the bank is hollow, then the ideal option is bottom tackle for casting bait as deep as possible.

There are no requirements for fishing gear for catching silver bream - it is small in size and easy to catch. Fishing for silver bream is carried out using fishing line of various lengths - it will bite even on rough gear.

Fishing should be done with the following gear:

fishing line up to 0.3 mm thick;
hooks No. 5 and 6.

The fish has a small mouth, so large hooks will not work.

False bites are likely due to the inability to swallow the bait correctly.

Fishing for silver bream should be done on a hook number 5. But it all depends on the type of bait. A small hook is more likely to catch a small specimen. Bream can bite at the same time as this fish, so a hook number 6 is also suitable.

Catching silver bream is also possible after baiting it. To do this, use porridge, crushed grains, bran, etc. Using a net with small cells, bait is thrown into the fishing area.

Basic rules on how to catch silver bream:

the tackle is cast away from the feeder;
The line coming off the reel must be controlled with your finger;
if a bite is noticed, the line is pressed against the rod with your finger;
The bait should be introduced closer to the bottom.

After hooking, the fish will begin to resist, and will move the line in a circle. In this case, you must try to lift it to the surface so that the fishing line does not get tangled.

The bait should be placed in a place downstream from the fishing site.

Catching silver bream is a simple process, because it is unpretentious. It is impossible to overfeed her. One feeding is enough for about 30 minutes, after which it is necessary to throw in new bait. The fish is not afraid of the sound of falling bait, so the bite will not stop when casting again. The right approach to fishing will bring not only positive emotions, but also a good catch.

Among fishermen there are many who do not take this small fish seriously. It is only 30 cm in length and weighs about 500-800 g. But for true connoisseurs of exciting fishing, its capture brings vivid emotions.

They catch silver bream throughout the year. In summer it is still quite small, but in late autumn you come across quite worthy specimens. The fisherman needs to know the behavioral characteristics of the silver bream, which combines both cunning and gullibility. She is able to drive away any fish from the bait, but because of her curiosity she often gets hooked herself instead of bream or roach.

Winter fishing for silver bream (fishing for silver bream in winter)

In winter, the silver bream not only accumulates in significant quantities in pits, but periodically comes closer to the shore to summer feeding areas. It can often be found where the ice is melting due to oncoming currents or springs. In such places it is caught almost all winter. Particular care must be taken to avoid falling through the ice. To do this, before standing on it, check the surface with a pick.

The silver bream bites consistently well at the beginning and at the end of freeze-up. After the ice melts, it increasingly comes out onto the coastal shallows and then it can be caught with a float rod. For winter fishing it is better to use thin equipment, because... The fish are inactive at this time and bite rather sluggishly. A 0.08 mm fishing line and a jig the size of a match head are suitable.

When caught on a hook, the silver bream always puts up fierce resistance. Getting it out of the hole can be difficult at times. But if you manage to find a fish site, then you can fully enjoy high-speed and exciting fishing - bites can follow one after another, and the catch will be quite impressive. The joy of such fishing will cover all the inconveniences associated with a long stay in the cold.

Fishing for silver bream in spring (fishing for silver bream in spring)

The most promising places for spring fishing are river mouths, large backwaters and bays. Here, especially in windy weather, the water is warmer and the amount of oxygen is maximum. After the winter diet, in anticipation of spawning, the fish begins to actively feed. It is noteworthy that the silver bream comes out to feed in the same places every year, regardless of the water level in the spring reservoir.

Even if the water is still very cold, the silver bream already senses spring, much earlier than other fish. It collects most of all at the boundaries of warm and cold water. After the snow melts, it moves closer to streams and tributaries. Gustera does not like muddy water and in the spring prefers areas that are quickly cleared of debris washed away during high water. Most often these are coastal areas with strong soil, where less soil and sand are washed away.

The most promising places are areas near power plants, where a consistently warm temperature regime is constantly maintained. Fishing at shallow depths (less than 1 meter) is not worth it. In spring, the fish still prefer deeper places. And if the weather is cloudy and windless, the necessary mixing of water does not occur. Then the spring bite of silver bream is significantly reduced.

Fishing for silver bream in summer (fishing for silver bream in summer)

In mid-May, the spawning of silver bream begins, which ends at the beginning of summer. In June, after a short post-spawning break, the bite resumes. Every day the water becomes warmer, and the silver bream rises to higher layers of water. She always comes out to feed at a certain time, but for each flock this time is different. Therefore, it may seem that the silver bream is biting all day long.

In hot weather, fish are found in the bottom layers during the day, at a depth of 4-6 meters. The silver bream comes to the shallows at night and is almost always near the shore in the early morning. It is attracted to rocky coastal areas with a large amount of algae, where larvae, mollusks, and crustaceans actively develop in the warm season. In addition, other fish often spawn in such places, and the silver bream is not averse to feasting on the eggs of roach or rudd.

The bite increases significantly if there is a short, heavy rain after intense heat. During prolonged bad weather, fishing is unlikely to be successful. Cloudy weather and continuous rain are not for the silver bream. It is very demanding on the oxygen content in the water and often chooses places where there are underwater springs or tributaries flowing in.

Fishing for silver bream in autumn (fishing for silver bream in autumn)

With the autumn cold weather, the silver bream goes deeper, and its catching often takes place far from the shore. Having eaten well in the summer, she does not strive to chase food. In autumn, it is more attracted to stationary bait, which makes fishing with a float rod more difficult, but at the same time makes it even more interesting.

From the end of August, the silver bream begins to show greater activity at dusk. She most often spends the night in the depths, and at dawn she appears again in the shallows closer to the shore. Almost always, feeding sites remain traditional: banks with hard soil and vegetation, places on oncoming flows, channels after discharges from dams. For the silver bream, not only the availability of food matters, but also the amount of oxygen, the purity of the water and its temperature.

In late autumn, the silver bream continues to bite at a time when the biting of bream and roach has already stopped. Just before the freeze-up, it can move quite considerable distances, looking for food in an impoverished body of water. At this time, the fish gains good weight, and large specimens of silver bream are caught in late autumn. If you manage to find a school, the catch will be considerable. When stocking up for the winter, fish will bite on almost any bait.

Fishing for silver bream

Many bream fishers do not like the silver bream, which often bites instead of bream. But as a separate fishing object it is extremely interesting. By catching silver bream you can hone your fishing skills well, because... fishing it out is not as easy as it might seem. It provides worthy resistance, and often finding its habitat is difficult.

We will tell you about all the subtleties of the behavior of this fish. On the pages of our website you will learn where it is best to look for it and what signs indicate the presence of a flock. Our information will help you get real pleasure and good results.

How to catch silver bream: what gear and equipment to use

The silver bream is undemanding when it comes to fine equipment, which greatly simplifies the fisherman’s task. You can take a fairly strong fishing line with a thickness of more than 0.2 mm, which will support not only large silver bream, but also bream. When fishing for silver bream, both float and bottom gear are equally effective. You just need to use them depending on weather conditions, having correctly determined the horizon where the fish will be found. In weak currents, fishing with a wire is considered interesting.

The float rod needs to be well adjusted for sensitivity and a leash of no more than 0.15 mm must be selected. A nodding fishing rod is best suited for catching silver bream. If the fish bite often, then a fly rod or a plug is more convenient, providing the necessary fishing speed. The rod must be strong in order to withstand the fairly strong resistance of this fish.

If you are fishing in a body of water with a strong current or there are waves, then a float rod is not suitable. The most suitable gear would be a spinning rod equipped with a nod and a reel. Bottom tackle is used if you have to fish far from the shore and there is no boat. It is better to select hooks up to number 5. The silver bream has a small mouth and it simply cannot swallow a large hook.

What to catch silver bream with: what bait and what bait is suitable

Silver bream is a rather voracious fish and usually eats a lot of bait (up to 20 liters). It is better to use a feeder for complementary feeding - it is more economical, because You will only need 3-5 liters of bait. Large and heavy particles must be present, because Fishing is carried out on the current, which can carry the food far from the fishing spot.

For silver bream, steamed grains of cereal plants are used, well seasoned with animal additives (bloodworms, maggots). She reacts well to millet and pea porridge with the addition of honey, semolina, pearl barley, oatmeal, and bread. You can use ready-made mixtures for crucian carp, carp, and bream. They begin to bait a few days before fishing.

A characteristic feature of the silver bream is that it immediately swallows the bait, and does not fiddle with it, like many other fish. For bait, you can take worms, bloodworms, bark beetles, burdock moths, pieces of raw perch or the silver bream itself. During the period when insects appear, it is very well caught on beetles, dragonflies, and midges. However, maggot is considered the most effective bait. It also bites well on a jig, regardless of its size and shape. Usually, in a baited area, the bite begins immediately, literally after 1-2 minutes.

Video of catching silver bream

Fishing for silver bream is always very active and spectacular. There are many videos telling about ways to successfully fish for it and showing the results of fishing. We have selected the most interesting video materials that will help you become a true connoisseur of this small but very interesting fish. Experienced fishermen will share with you the secrets of their skills.

August is a kind of transition period for most representatives of river and lake fauna. However, the beginning of the month will be hot, and further forecasts are still foggy.

Bottom fish, namely carp, at the beginning of the month stay away from shallow water and shore, where the water is too warmed up by the sun and moves to the edges and other bottom depressions near the main feeding area.

In this article we will talk about where exactly you should look for silver bream in August, as well as how and what to do catch silver bream in August.

Habits of the silver bream in August and its typical places of residence

Even despite the heat that has come to us this month, the silver bream is quite active, and until the very end of the month its appetite will only grow.

All this is caused by its seasonal habits, which cannot be eradicated by any weather changes. Nevertheless, the silver bream will prefer deeper areas of the reservoir, where the water temperature is several degrees lower.

In addition to deep edges located near areas overflowing with aquatic vegetation, this fish is also worth looking for in clayey, silty areas and near rocky, steep shores, where a large number of mollusks and small crustaceans are found, which serve as the basis for the diet of the silver bream.

In addition to it, here you can find its natural neighbors, namely the bream and roach, which from time to time will also be hooked.

While it's hot outside, silver bream will prefer plant food, but will subsequently switch to higher-calorie foods of animal origin.

Tackle for catching silver bream in August

During August you can catch silver bream quite successfully as to feeder, so for float gear, but given the weather conditions, it is worth giving preference to the first option.

The length of the rod in the case of a feeder should not exceed 3-4 meters, and its weight should vary from 80 to 120 grams, depending on the type and weight of the selected feeder.

The optimal diameter of the main line will be up to 0.2 mm, while the leads are taken much thinner, up to 0.15 mm. When using heavy feeders, in order not to accidentally lose the equipment, it is recommended to use a braided shock leader, one and a half to two rods long.

The average weight of the feeder, for which the Open-Ended type is most often chosen, should be from 30 to 45 grams.

Bait and baits for catching silver bream in August

Groundbait basis, invariably, must consist from small fractions. Among the components, preference should most often be given to millet, ground corn, wheat flour and breadcrumbs with a slight addition of small bloodworms.

As attachments better use bread, corn kernels, dough, earthworms, maggots, caddis flies and a bunch of the same bloodworm.

We should also not forget about the aromatic component, silver bream; in the warm season it responds very well for sweet smells.

Today we’ll tell you about the secrets of catching silver bream. The silver bream is not as big as catfish or carp, but when the aforementioned river giants are not caught, it can become a worthy replacement for them. This is a schooling fish. If you find its anchorage, you can consider that the fishing was a success. It must be said that you won’t have to search for long, because schools of silver bream are usually numerous and dispersed throughout the water area.

It is enough to throw the tackle near a steep bank or under trees overhanging the water, and it will not take long to arrive. The silver bream has another feature that is attractive in terms of fishing. This fish, unlike the chub or asp, is completely timid, so it can be successfully caught with a short fishing rod from the bank or a bridge across a narrow river. Well, if the goal is to get a trophy, then you will have to go to a big river and operate a feeder. With a good food supply, an adult silver bream gains up to a kilogram in weight.

☸ Favorite habitats and habits

It was said above that this fish can be found almost anywhere in the reservoir, but in order to be sure to meet it, you need to choose areas with a clay bottom. It is especially attracted to places where the river connects with a lake, a smaller river or a shallow stream that carries a lot of food. In addition to food, such places attract silver bream due to their high oxygen content.

Despite the fact that this fish is considered bottom fish, it can be caught in different horizons. For example, when a strong wind blows and the air temperature drops sharply, plankton rises to the surface, which is better warmed by the sun's rays. Schools of silver bream rush after him and are actively interested in the baits of fishermen, cast at shallow depths. If the summer weather is warm, at night the fish moves closer to the shore and bites well in shallow water until 6-7 am. On a hot day, she does not go out to feed at all, preferring to wait for the cool of the evening at depths of 5-6 meters. There you can get it with the help of a feeder tackle. In general, fishing for silver bream on the river involves the use of any gear, from a float rod to an onboard one. The only exception would be a spinning rod with artificial baits designed for predators.

☸Feeding features and best baits

The diet of the silver bream is varied. It feeds on bottom-dwelling mollusks, insect larvae, worms and other invertebrates; if there is a lack of animal food, it does not hesitate to feed on young shoots of horsetail, reeds and other vegetation. The basis of the young fish's menu is zooplankton, and large individuals can grab even a gaping fry.

To successfully catch silver bream, you need to know how its diet depends on the time of year. For example, in the spring it needs protein, so it is dominated by living creatures. Accordingly, worms, maggots, and bloodworms will be effective baits. In summer, the range of attachments expands significantly with the addition of plant options. In the middle of the season, this fish can eat dough, bread, boiled grains and even potatoes. True, vegetable baits are not suitable for feeder fishing because they fly off the hook when casting. Some feeder lovers combat this problem in one simple way - they offer the fish a delicious sandwich. For example, one or two corn kernels can be “propped up” with maggots. Even if the corn flies off, the hook will still not be empty.

With the arrival of autumn the situation changes again. The first cold snaps force the silver bream to stock up on energy for the winter, and this requires protein. She again switches to bait of animal origin.

☸ Choice of gear

The silver bream bites decisively, almost like a perch, but unlike the striped predator, it can spit out the bait if it feels the hook. Therefore, when fishing like this, you shouldn’t hesitate to hook; you need to hook at the slightest sign of a bite. It is best to do this with a convenient float rod and delicate feeder tackle or a variety of it such as a picker. In both cases, it is advisable to use a light rod, since with a good bite you will have to keep it suspended almost all the time.

It involves the use of a feeder rod with a thin, sensitive tip, a spinning reel balanced with it, and monofilament fishing line with a diameter of up to 0.2 mm. In this case, the leash should be thinner - 0.14 or 0.16 mm. The feeder is selected depending on the strength of the current. If the strength of the water flow is insignificant, you can install a round spring feeder. The main thing is that it does not roll and “holds” the bottom well.

Some anglers successfully catch silver bream using equipment such as a crucian killer, although it is intended for fishing in stagnant lakes. The size of hooks ranges from No4-6 according to domestic numbering. They can be with a long forend - for fishing on a worm, or with a short one - for planting maggots. If the equipment has two leashes, it is important to mount them so that they do not get mixed up. That is, the distance between them must be greater than their total length.

On a river with a large population of silver bream, you can catch it with a classic English donka, using various rigs. We list them in order of preference:

Gardner loop;
symmetrical loop;
asymmetrical loop.

To catch silver bream with a float rod in the coastal zone, you will need a fly rod up to 8 meters long, equipped with a blind rig. If the fish is located at a considerable distance from the coastline, then it is better to fish with Bolognese tackle or matcha. The main fishing line is a strong monofilament with an optimal ratio of diameter and breaking load. As a rule, this is a fishing line with a thickness of 0.16 mm. The float is selected taking into account the time of day.

According to fishermen specializing in silver bream, spindle-shaped floats or elongated models with a body expanded at the bottom are more suitable for daytime fishing. In windy weather and for night fishing, it is better to take voluminous and stable barrel-shaped floats. They are loaded with several pellets spaced along the main line. As for the hooks, there is no need to invent anything new; they are used exactly the same as in feeder fishing.

☸ Feeding silver bream

Everything is clear with the feeder, fill the feeder with bait, throw it in and wait for the fish to smell it. Store-bought mixture or homemade porridge is gradually washed out of the feeder and attracts the silver bream. When fishing with a rod on the river, everything is more difficult. If you simply throw balls of bait into the water, it will quickly be carried away by the current, and the object of fishing will leave after it. A different approach is needed here, and fishermen have known it for a long time. We are talking about the so-called bait - a nylon net with a load filled with various “delicacies”. Any food that you don’t mind is used: stale bread, crackers, lumps of dough, steamed cereal grains. For even greater effect, this mixture can be “seasoned” with cinnamon or honey. There is only one requirement for the bait - freshness. If at least one of its components is damaged, you may not expect a good bite.

The bait should be lowered into the water upstream so that its small particles are washed out to the fishing point. If you throw it in the evening, in the morning the silver bream will peck so much that you only have time to hook it. The main thing is that its aroma does not attract bleak or any other small fish.