From May to June every year, it is the hot season of the Yellow River, and the temperature rises, which is a good time to fish for the Yellow River soft-shelled turtle. At this time, in some shallows of the Yellow River, soft-shelled turtles began to climb ashore to bask for warmth and feed, providing excellent fishing conditions for fishing enthusiasts.
The soft-shelled turtle in the Yellow River, also known as the "three yellow turtles", is very recognizable.
1. Get to know the Yellow River's "Three Yellow Turtles"
The soft-shelled turtles in the Yellow River are often called "three yellow turtles" because they have obvious characteristics: the dorsal carapace is yellow-green, the abdominal carapace is yellow, and the soft-shelled turtle oil is also yellow, so it is also nicknamed "three yellow turtles".
The Yellow River is a typical freshwater soft-shelled turtle with a rounded body, semicircular dorsal carapace, flat ventral carapace, short tail, and claw-like limbs. They feed mainly on small fish and aquatic insects, and wild turtles swim very quickly and fiercely, and once caught, they will actively attack anglers.
2. How to catch three yellow turtles?
It is not easy to catch the Yellow River turtle, and it requires a certain amount of patience and skill from anglers.
First of all, it is very important to choose the right fishing spot.
Generally speaking, the slower currents of the Yellow River and the moderate water depth are the main habitats of the three yellow turtles, and anglers can choose to fish in these places. For example, the large shallows or sandbanks in the Yellow River are excellent places for fishing, and they usually come to these waters to feed.
Secondly, weather conditions are also an important factor affecting the effectiveness of fishing. Generally speaking, the best time to fish is on a sunny day, when the sun is shining and the wind is light, and the activities of the turtle will be more frequent. In May and June, when the temperature rises, their desire to eat also increases. Choose to fish during the hot hours between 12 noon and 2:30 p.m., and you are more likely to encounter foraging Yellow turtles.
Finally, there is the bait and fishing tackle, the general fishing rod and fishing line can meet the needs of fishing, it is recommended that you use a casting rod, you can cast the bait into the area where they are often active.
In terms of bait, earthworms and small white striped fish in the Yellow River are the first choice for fishing the Yellow River three yellow turtles, especially the small white strips, which can be cut off and hooked, and are the favorite food of the Yellow River three yellow turtles.
When everything is ready, anglers can find a suitable spot, cast their bait in the relatively slow current, and wait quietly for the turtle to take the bait.
In the process of fishing, pay attention to observe the current and the movement of the fishing rod, do not rush to reel in the rod, the soft-shelled turtle will not escape after eating, often stay in place, if you see the rod trembling slightly, or the fishing line slowly moves to both sides, it means that there may be a soft-shelled turtle bite under the water, and you can lift the rod at this time.
If there is a feeling of "hanging on the earth" in the process of lifting the rod, there is a high probability that you have caught a soft-shelled turtle. When the soft-shelled turtle is hooked, it will use the soles of its limbs and feet to firmly grasp the silt at the bottom of the water, and do not use too much force when closing the rod to prevent it from falling off.
3. Summary
In the process of fishing for the "three yellow turtles", you need to be patient, because the Yellow River turtles will not move much when they are hooked. It is only when the rod is closed that a heavy pull can be felt. Once ashore, soft-shelled turtles exhibit extremely ferocious fleeing behavior.
Anglers should be careful when picking their hooks to avoid being bitten by them.
I am "Xiao Zheng", often fishing in the Yellow River, this time to share the experience of the Yellow River soft-shelled turtle fishing to everyone, I hope to get your attention and support.