This is the moment of glory! After careful assessment of results, we are ready to reveal to the whole world the names of the top three Champions of the Boat Series Cup! In addition to other magnificent prizes, each one of the top three will get an X-Series Bass Boat for their new epic catches. This was a good run: the best of the best locked together at Blue Crab Island. We thank you for participating and showing really high skills. We are proud that our tournament gathered so many professional anglers. And now it’s time to celebrate, collect prizes and get ready for new interesting challenges!
At some point we thought that the Gulf of Mexico would start to boil because of this insane race! The Blue Crab Island Semi-Finals turned out to be a blast. Not surprising, since so many fantastic anglers gathered in one place, and with so many predators among their catch! Well, from the 60 initial participants, 20 proved their right to advance to Finals and fight for the Champion’s title! Congratulations – and see you tomorrow, same place! This will be something!
Wow! The Akhtuba River hasn’t seen a frenzy this spectacular in a long time. Following a real fight, 20 great anglers joined the players of the Boat Series Cup Semi-Finals. Congratulations! And of course, you are welcome to continue the Tournament excitement at Blue Crab Island in the Gulf of Mexico. We would like to thank everyone who took part in the three Qualifiers! And if you weren’t lucky this time, remember: this is not the last Fishing Planet tournament, and you will surely have another chance to prove to everyone that you are the real fishing master!
Congratulations to the most skilled predator hunters! It was not easy to win in the second Qualifier, but 20 best anglers did it anyway and advanced to the Boat Series Cup Semi-Finals. We will see them on June 18th at Blue Crab Island. If you didn’t succeed in this fight or only now decided to join the Tournament, it’s your last chance to do so! Because tomorrow, June 16th, is the third Qualifier at Akhtuba, Russia.
Embark on a fishing trip across Mongolia and test your skills in catching the amazing inhabitants of the Selenge River!
Welcome to the vast expanses of Northern Mongolia! It is here, in the hilly forest-steppe, that one of the biggest rivers that feed Baikal - the Selenge - flows.
We’ve also prepared a surprise for you! To get to the Selenge River, your character doesn’t have to be at maximum level. Reaching level 48 will be enough!
More information about the new waterway in our Dev's Diaries!
In its middle course, the Selenge has a mostly flat appearance with alternating narrowing and hollow-like expansions, where the river divides into channels, forming multiple islands.
The shores, occasionally overgrown with sparse forest, are mostly clay-sandy, and only occasionally pebbles are found. In view of this, the water in the river is always muddy, having a dark gray color.
The current is average, and the depth, on average, is up to 3 meters, but there are also holes up to 7 meters.
4 stunning locations with an unforgettable atmosphere of ancient Mongolia
Tom Gal
There is a place on the eastern bank surrounded by two narrow distributaries of the river. The locals call the encampment Tom Gal, which means ‘Big Fire” in Mongolian. Apparently, the local waters teem with fish and have long been a favorite spot of the locals. This small pebbled open space is surrounded by a forest. There is a large fire pit in the center of the clearing. People obviously come here often. This quiet and peaceful place literally invites you to sit down by the fire, warm up, and rest, watching the flow of the river and enjoying the sounds of nature after a good catch.
Nomadic Camp
On Selenge’s western bank, you can witness the traditional life of local nomadic tribes. Not far away from the river, several frame yurts stand covered with snow-white felt. Around them, life is in full swing: horses neigh and snort, dogs bark, voices ring. Behind a small fence, several two-humped camels are standing calmly, a flock of sheep is grazing freely in the distance, and a steppe eagle is soaring in the sky. This enjoyable glimpse of a traditional lifestyle will be a great addition to your main goal here — fishing!
Ancient Hitching Post
At the foot of the hill on the western bank of the Selenge, one can find ritual hitching posts — serge. In ancient times it was possible to cross the river into a ford on horseback. These three-section carved wooden pillars were once a sign that this land had an owner, and were associated with the cult of the horse. Their upper part was intended for celestial horses, the middle one — for human ones, and the lower one — for the horses of the underworld. Here you will find many thousand-year-old ritual structures. Embrace the magic of these places and who knows, maybe the ancient spirits will grant you good luck in your hunt for the trophy Taimen!
Taimen Island
This large pebbled island in the middle of the river has been a favorite spot, for locals and visiting anglers alike, to anchor their boats. Here you can launch your favorite kayak and finally fish from the water. The center of the island is overgrown with low dense willows, among which several taller trees grow. The locals know that this place is frequented by the king of all salmon, incredible and huge — His Majesty The Taimen. And the successful catches of many anglers only confirm this knowledge!
8 unique fish species found only in the Selenge River
You’ll have to take on such rare and feisty opponents as Humpback Whitefish, Lenok, Baikal Omul and, of course, the Khan of all salmon — Taimen!
Oh and please note that the bite of some fish is affected by the direction of the wind!
Unique Mongolian fauna:
The river is home to many rare nesting and migratory birds, herds of sheep roam, horses graze, and sometimes you can stumble upon nomadic yurts surrounded by camps with two-humped camels.
Oh, and we've added a new kind of weather to the game - snowfall!
New tackles
RiverSpear
MagFin is proud to present its new unique model, which can easily overshadow all other models! This lightweight spinning rod is reinforced with state-of-the-art GLR® graphene fibers, allowing you to tackle even the biggest prey without the risk of breaking the blank.This rod is the perfect combination of strength, weight, and ease of use!
Ultimate Roller 2500S
If you think that the main criteria for a good reel should be reliability, lightness, and a collection of signature technologies — then this innovative reel from MagFin is what you need! A reel with so many patented technologies is a must in every self-respecting angler’s arsenal!
New lures and baits
To be fully equipped, you’ll need special lures: such as
Mini Cranckbait:
Mouse Lure:
Minnows:
and baits:
such as Оat-Flakes, Sideswimmers, Boiled Red Roe, Eurasian Minnow, Bark Beetle Larva, Curd Dough.
New weights and hook sizes for everyone's favorite Narrow Spoons
X-Series lures
Especially for our precious anglers we hawe unique X-Series lures: You can win them in our new competitions!
New competitions
Siberian Khan
Are you eager to demonstrate your skills in catching the largest fish of the Salmon family? Then this Taimen competition is what you need! Catch all types of Taimen using a special Mouse Lure. The angler who achieves the maximum weight difference between the shortest and longest fish caught will be the winner.
Bobber Burbot
Are you confident in your matching rod skill? Prove that you have no equal in this technique by taking part in the Burbot competition! Try to catch the heaviest specimens with the match tackle, and the winner will be determined by the maximum combined weight of their six largest fish.
Crank the river
This competition is a real treat for amateurs and experts of mass fishing! Just imagine: you can fish all kinds of Lenok, Humpback Whitefish, Baikal Omul, and Arctic Grayling. The main condition is the use of mini cranks.
Long Asia
What is this, a holiday? You can catch absolutely any fish, with absolutely any tackle. In order to prove your mastery to everyone and become a winner, you’ll have to catch a fish whose length is as close as possible to 25.6 inches. The secondary evaluation criterion is the size of the specimen.
Taimen Khan Pack
Feel the charm of ancient history on the banks of the Selenge River in Mongolia!
This set contains everything you need to catch the king of salmon — Taimen!
A sturdy spinning rod;
an incredibly powerful and capacious reel;
a set of high-quality lures and baits;
A 7-day Pass to the Selenge River is also included in the bundle to make your trip unforgettable!
As well as unique and authentic outfit:
Mongolian Hat
This traditional headwear is ideal for windy weather with sudden changes in temperature, which is so common in the Mongolian plains. It’s made by hand from leather, camel wool, and soft fur, and embellished with characteristic tribal patterns, gilded embroidering, and a bright red woven tip. You’ll undoubtedly look like a real khan!
Mongolian Deel
This bright blue long coat is made of felted camel wool, dyed with natural dyes, and decorated with gilded embroidery and original ethnic ornaments. Its wide flaps, high collar, and wide belt make the coat not only comfortable to wear, but also remind you of a traditional Mongolia!
Try your luck in catching the river’s unique inhabitants with our new Taimen Khan Pack!
Apart from the new fishing location this Patch introduces some major improvements:
Fixed bugs and improved licensing mechanism;
Increased experience and money by 20-40% for catching some predators on spinning/casting gear and gars on match and telescope gear;
Sander Baggersee Lake, Germany location optimization;
The groundbait thrown before the start of the competition ceases to operate after the start of the competition;
Twitch Drops delivery bug fixed;
Spod rods with 2 slots for bait can now be equipped with just one chum ball;
Tutorial optimization;
Fixed hint for R3 button when using controller;
Fixed reward delivery for some achievements;
Ingame chat improvement;
Missions gameplay improvements;
New window design for tournaments and competitions.
So, get ready for unforgettable adventures, never-before-seen landscapes and fauna, and unprecedented trophies!
We are happy to present you with a detailed guide to all the unique fish that you can find on the Selenge River!
The sharply continental climate holds the river in icy embrace for almost half a year, from November to April. Harsh winters and hot summers make early autumn an ideal time for fishing.
You’ll have to take on such rare and feisty opponents as Humpback Whitefish, Lenok, Baikal Omul and, of course, the Khan of all salmon — Taimen!
Siberian Taimen
Siberian Taimen is the largest representative of the salmon family. It can reach over 60 kilograms in weight and up to 2 meters in length. It inhabits the cold rivers of Siberia and Mongolia and never goes to sea. It mainly keeps near deep holes close to the shore. This species is active day and night. In the daytime, the Taimen picks shaded areas, and at night it moves to the nearby shallows with a fast current.
Preferred baits: Large Minnows, Common Minnow, Shiners. Preferred lures: Medium Spoon, Single Spoon, Bullet Spinner Crankbaits, Minnows, Mouse Lure Poppers, Walkers Soft Baits (Shads).
Lenok
Lenok is a predatory fish that inhabits fast rivers with cold water. It can reach more than 10 kilograms in weight and a meter in length. It prefers to hide among branches, stones, flooded trees, as well as keep to sections of the river with rifts and rapids. Lenok hunts at any time of the day, but most actively — in the morning and in the evening.
Preferred baits: Grasshoppers, Dragonflies Bark Beetle Larva, Night Crawlers Natural Eggs, Spawn Sack, Boiled Red Roe Small Minnows, Common Minnow, Shiners. Preferred lures: Narrow Spoon, Single Spoon, Bullet Spinner Mini Crank, Minnows, Mouse Lure* Poppers, Walkers Soft Baits (Shads, Grubs, Nymphes).
Arctic Grayling
Arctic Grayling is a relatively small omnivorous predatory cold-loving fish. It can reach up to 4 kilograms in weight and up to 80 cm in length. It lives in rivers, streams, and lakes of the Arctic Ocean basin. The Arctic Grayling prefers rapids and areas near large boulders, where reverse currents can occur, as well as places where branches of trees and bushes hang over the water. They are most active during the day, and hunt mainly in the early morning and late evening.
Preferred baits: Grasshoppers, Crickets, Dragonflies, Mayflies, Caddis Larva, Bark Beetle Larva Artificial Salmon Eggs, Natural Eggs Spawn Sack, Boiled Red Roe Small Minnows, Common Minnow Preferred lures: Narrow Spoon, Single Spoon, Nano Spoon Spinners, Nano Spinner Mini Crank, Minnows, Poppers.
Baikal Omul
Baikal Omul is a schooling fish of the whitefish genus of the salmon family. It can reach about 3 kilograms in weight and more than 60 centimeters in length. It prefers deep places with clear cool water. This fish feeds around the clock, and it usually goes to shallow water to feed. It feeds on crustaceans, bottom invertebrates, and juvenile fish. The Omul bites well in all layers of water, but there’s more chance of catching it near the bottom.
Preferred baits: Caddis Larva, Bloodworms, Red Worms, Sideswimmers, Night Crawlers, Small Minnows, Common Minnow. Preferred lures: Narrow Spoon, Nano Spoon, Spinners, Nano Spinner, Soft Baits (Craws).
Humpback Whitefish
Humpback Whitefish is a schooling fish of the whitefish genus of the salmon family. It can reach more than 4 kilograms in weight and up to 70 centimeters in length. The Whitefish prefers places with a silty-sandy bottom, a weak current, and well-developed aquatic vegetation. Its activity peaks in the evening, but it is also active during daylight hours. In cloudy weather, it is active throughout the day. The Whitefish is an excellent fighter, so get ready for some impressive resistance from it. Adults feed at the river bottom on small mollusks, crustaceans, insects, their larvae, and eggs of other fish.
Preferred baits: Caddis Larva, Bloodworms, Red Worms Sideswimmers, Night Crawlers, Natural Eggs, Spawn Sack, Boiled Red Roe Small Minnows, Common Minnow. Preferred lures: Narrow Spoon, Nano Spoon Spinners, Nano Spinner Soft Baits (Grubs, Craws).
Common Dace
Common Dace is a medium-sized omnivorous schooling diurnal fish. It can weigh more than one kilogram and reach about 40 centimeters in length. It lives in small rivers with clear water and moderate flow and is sometimes found in lakes or in brackish water at estuaries. Its juveniles often hide in holes and roots in coastal vegetation, and as they mature, they move to areas with faster currents. If you’re hunting for the Dace with a spinning rod, using twitch retrieve will help you a lot.
Preferred baits: Semolina Balls, Oat-flakes Grasshoppers, Crickets Dragonflies, Mayflies, Flies Bark Beetle Larva, Night Crawlers Small Minnows, Common Minnow. Preferred lures: Narrow Spoon, Nano Spoon Spinners, Nano Spinner Mini Crank, Minnows Poppers, Walkers Soft Baits (Grubs).
Common Minnow
Common Minnow is a small schooling diurnal fish, reaching the maximum length of 20 centimeters. It can be found in streams and rivers with cold, well-oxygenated water. It prefers to stay at a shallow depth with a sandy-stony or sandy-pebbled bottom.
Amur Bitterling is a diurnal cold-loving fish that lives in reservoirs with stagnant or slow-flowing water. This elusive fish tends to keep in small flocks at depths up to 2 meters, in secluded and quiet places with a sandy or rocky bottom overgrown with algae.
Preferred baits: Dough Balls, Semolina Balls Pearl Barley, Oat-flakes Caddis Larva, Bloodworms, Red Worms Pinkies, Maggots.
Oh and please note that the bite of some fish is affected by the direction of the wind!
The first Tournament Qualifier is done, and top 20 anglers have advanced to the Semi-Finals. Congratulations! The state of Michigan hasn’t seen a fishing party this hot in a long time. But the June 18th Semi-Finals at Blue Crab Island will be even hotter! And if you didn’t find your name on the list of winners, you still have time to register for the second Qualifier. It will take place tomorrow at Lake Sander Baggersee.
