Siberian river Tom is one of the largest tributaries of the Ob.On its banks are some wonderful cities such as Tomsk, Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo, Mezhdurechensk, Yurga and Seversk - a little-known private town, tucked away behind barbed wire.The river is about 830 km and its width armhole places reaches 3 km.It is believed that the name was coined by Tom even Kets - ancient Siberian people - and literally means "main river" or even "center of life".Perhaps no one Russian pond has so many wonderful legends, much of it is composed - on Tom.Here is one of the most interesting stories and tell you about the possibility of fishing on the river.
Legend of Tom and Ushae
on the high bank of the river stood solidly Siberian fortified town gallant Toyana - Prince eushtintsev.Toyana son was born, who was named Ushaem.Since childhood, he grew skilful and fearless warrior.No one could compete with him in the women's skiing and archery.Not far from the town Toyana, at the tributary of the river, the prince Basanday lived with his numerous tribe.And there was the prince of indescribable beauty a daughter named Tom.Many soldiers dreamed of marrying her, but Basanday wanted to give her in marriage to the great Siberian Khan.Once Ushay chased elk in the woods and accidentally ran into Basandaya land, which at that time was walking beautiful princess Tom.The glorious soldier was struck on the spot beauty and charm of the girls, and Tom was impressed Ushaya agility and strength.And they're all my heart fell in love.Since then, Tom and Ushay began to meet in a clearing, where they found Basanday during the next meeting.Prince became angry and drove in disgrace from their lands rather poor Ushaya.In desperation, Tom ran to the river, near where her lover lived and rushed to her.Since then, the river is called Toma (or Tomyu).
Here's a beautiful and at the same time a sad legend.By the way, the names of the characters invented a reason, after all, and Basandayka Ushaika River is the largest tributary of Tom.
Fishing on Tom
And the river itself and its tributaries (especially the mouth) are well suited for fishing.It is home to pike, grayling, perch and eel.In some places, especially in the fall, you can catch trout and.However, its population in recent years dramatically reduced.From the white varieties of fish is common roach, and in some places, and bream.
predatory fish prefer to catch spinnings gear.To produce more suitable grayling fly fishing - the fish, though not too big, but the catch it is not easy.It is better to catch pike in deeper areas, where the rate of flow is significantly reduced.Tom River is of great interest for lovers of trout.This fish is quite clever and quirky, but closer to the fall she wakes appetite, thereby lure it becomes much easier.For trout fishing is best to use a spinning rod and bait in the form of a small "mouse", because small rodents are the main prey of particularly large representatives.
Tom River is suitable for fishing burbot in both winter and summer, but in the warm season, the fish are not very active.To catch it mainly use conventional Donkey and the coolest begins closer to the night.In winter burbot caught on bait and lures are used as pieces of fish or tapered lead jig.
Tom River surrounded by pebble and rocky beaches.And only some areas, have the ability to entrance to the water, suitable for recreation and fishing in the summer.However, because of the high level of water pollution in the river swimming is prohibited.
Thus, Tom - the river with a rich and interesting history.And the possibility of year-round fishing makes it particularly attractive among avid fishermen.
