Smelt is one of the sights of St. Petersburg. At the end of April, this lacustrine smelt begins its journey up the rivers of the Leningrad region. The streets of cities and towns are filled with the smell of cucumbers, because the amazing fish that is sold everywhere these days smells exactly like that. There is even a monument to Smelt in Kronstadt, because it was she who helped many residents of the besieged city survive.
It is necessary
- - computer with Internet access;
- - money for travel and accommodation;
- - fishing gear;
- - tourist equipment.
Instructions
Step 1
Think about what smelt season is for you. If you just want to see how it is caught, try a dish of this fish in a cafe or restaurant, or try to cook it yourself, you do not need to do anything special. Come to St. Petersburg in May - and you will see everything. True, it is better to first take care of the place of residence and find a restaurant that serves smelt dishes. Find out also about the exact start and end times of fishing season.
Step 2
Type in the search engine "Smelt Dishes in St. Petersburg Restaurants". You will see several links to the resources you need. Check prices and write down addresses.
Step 3
Guests of the city who have come to the smelt holiday do not have to stay in expensive hotels. You can rent an apartment for a day or two, it will come out somewhat cheaper. You can find a suitable option, for example, through groups on social networks. If you are going to catch lacustrine smelt in the reservoirs of the Leningrad region, you can be content with a tent. Choose your equipment for the off-season.
Step 4
Learn about the best places to catch smelt. There you can not only see how this is done, but also take part in the process. Of course, for this you need fishing tackle. In the Neva, smelt is still caught with a seine or with a special net - a hedgehog. You can buy them at any store that sells goods for anglers. However, remember that doctors do not advise fishing in city waters, although many Petersburgers do it.
Step 5
Smelt in the Neva is getting smaller every year. Therefore, anglers often go to other bodies of water. For fishing in the Gulf of Finland and lakes, an ordinary fishing rod and spoon are usually used. It is better to take a fishing line that is not very thin, 2.5-3 mm will do. Smelt can be caught in many districts of the Leningrad Region. Some of the traditional fishing sites are located in the border zone.
Step 6
During the high season there is usually a "Smelt Festival". This is an old Petersburg tradition. The main events most often take place in the Lenexpo pavilions. You can get there from the Primorskaya metro station. It is better to find out about the date and program of events in advance. The poster can be found on the official website of the St. Petersburg branch of the Union of Cultural Workers.
