Small fish is a concept that is widely used in commercial fishing. This phrase designates such species of fish that do not have great value. Initially, people divided their catch into three groups: sturgeon, valuable and partial breeds. The word "partial" comes from the term "partial". This is the name of the net for catching small species of fish.
Classification
Partial breed fish can be classified as large and small. The first group includes representatives of such varieties as pike, pike perch, common carp, catfish and ide; and to the second - rudd, bruise, roach, sabrefish. Below is a list of partial rocks with a description.
Carp
This fish is the largest representative of the carp family. A distinctive feature of the carp is dark golden scales. The creature is found in bumpy places where a large number of snags are located. It lives in both clean and polluted water bodies. The diet is represented by fish caviar and reed shoots.
To catch carp, it is necessary to prepare the bait, which should be put on the bottom. For these purposes, porridge, potatoes, dough and cake are ideal.
Zander
This fish of a private breed is a predator, leads mainly a flocking lifestyle. Her meat has excellent taste. Moreover, it is very much appreciated as it contains a large amount of beneficial amino acids. Zander can be recognized by its camouflage color. Dark vertical stripes are located on the back.
The fish lives on the river bottom, in various pits. He likes clean water, therefore, does not settle in contaminated places. Eats small fish, crustaceans and frogs. Pike perch is caught with a spinning rod or a fishing rod on live bait. If you managed to catch this representative of ichthyofauna, then you are very lucky.
Catfish
Speaking about which fish are called partial, one can not help but mention representatives of such a breed as catfish. A large inhabitant of freshwater reservoirs sometimes grows up to 3 meters in length with a weight of 400 kg. A unique feature of the catfish is that it does not have scales. The color of the fish is brownish. Catfish is found in many rivers of Russia and Europe. Most often settles in clean reservoirs, in which there is a lot of vegetation.
Ide
Ide is the next fish of partial breeds (you can find a photo of it in this article). The river inhabitant is similar to such representatives of the ichthyofauna as roach and chub. It has silver-colored scales, and with age its hue becomes darker. The ide is omnivorous, in the winter season leads a flock of life. It is found in various whirlpools, under bridges. Representatives of this breed tolerate temperature extremes.
Pike
This freshwater fish is found almost everywhere. Prefers clean ponds. The river should contain a lot of oxygen, since with a lack of this element the pike dies. Representatives of this breed are quite large - their body length reaches one and a half meters. On average, individuals weigh about 3.5 kg. The head and trunk are elongated, which is why the pike is sometimes called an "underwater torpedo."
The fish is a predator, eats fry, as well as representatives of small breeds, for example, roach. Her meat is considered dietary, as it contains little fat. But the product is rich in proteins. These substances are quickly absorbed by the human body. There are several ways to cook meat: bake, cook, fry, stew or stuff.
Roach
The list of partial fish species includes roach. This fish lives in flocks. The dimensions of her body, as a rule, do not exceed 20 cm. She lives in quiet areas on the river bottom, most often she chooses grass-covered places, since this is where she can easily hide from predators. It feeds on worms, crustaceans, larvae and eggs of other fish. You can catch her all year long.
Rudd
The rudd is easy to confuse with roach. However, compared with the fish, which was mentioned in the previous section, it has a more attractive appearance. The average body length is 51 cm, weight - about 2.5 kg. The rudd lives in fresh water bodies flowing into the Black, Azov, Caspian and Aral seas. The diet includes food of animal and vegetable origin, a favorite dish is mollusk caviar. Fish meat contains a large number of useful micro and macro elements, among them - chromium and phosphorus, proteins and fats, as well as vitamin P.
Sinets
Quite popular is this fish of private breeds. Description of the breed should begin with coloring. Sinets got its name because of the dark blue scales with a greenish tint on the back, the belly is white. The body is elongated, flattened sides. The scales are small, the rear edges of the elements are rounded. The head has a pointed shape. The fins are yellowish gray. Sinets reaches a length of 20 to 45 cm, the weight of individuals varies from 200 g to 2 kg.
Chekhon
Small schooling flock prefers to settle in clean reservoirs. Eats insects. You can catch it with a fishing rod, silicone bait, grasshoppers and maggots are used as bait. It has good taste. Before you cook dishes from Chekhon, you need to remove the gills.
Tench
Representatives of this breed live in reservoirs with dense vegetation. The tench fishing period begins in August and lasts until the onset of cold weather. The meat of this fish has good taste, it can be cooked in several ways: stew, fry and bake. Very popular is the ear from the "royal fish." That is what is sometimes called a tench.
Herring
The name "herring" is used to summarize several types of commercial fish. All of them have similar external characteristics: the sides are slightly flattened, the scales are thin, the back is dark blue or olive, the abdomen is silver. The sizes of individuals vary from 30 to 40 cm. Herring is found both in fresh and in salt ponds. You can meet her on the Dnieper, Volga and Don, as well as in the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific Oceans. Leads a pack life.
Vobla
Partial fish species are breeds that are widely used in the food industry. For example, vobla is known to every lover of beer, because it is often served to this drink in dried and dried form. Representatives of this breed are not much larger than roaches, their body length reaches 30 cm, however, these two varieties are easily confused. Vobla, unlike roaches, can be found both in fresh water bodies, namely in the Volga and in the Caspian Sea.
Perch
This fish lives only in clean reservoirs. It is found in rivers, lakes, ponds and reservoirs. Perch is one of the most common aquatic predators. It can not be found in places with muddy and dirty water. Catch fish with fine gear.
The massive body of the perch is slightly flattened laterally. And the main distinguishing feature is the unusual color, which depends on the area. The back can be dark green, the sides are most often yellow-green. The combination of these colors with orange eyes gives the perch a unique look.
Stellate sturgeon
A partial breed of fish - stellate stellate sturgeon - is listed in the Red Book, so it is grown artificially. Some individuals reach a length of 220 cm. The body of the fish is slightly flattened, antennae are located on the face. Representatives of this breed lead a bottom lifestyle. Their diet includes crustaceans, herring, as well as invertebrates. Stellate sturgeon meat has good taste.
Using
Of course, fish of partial breeds cannot be compared in taste with sturgeon and salmon varieties. However, it is widely used in the food industry. The meat of such fish is used in the production of semi-finished products. From the waste left after cutting, get fishmeal and fat. In addition, delicacies can be prepared from partial breeds: dried roach, silver bream and chekhon are very popular.
