19 July, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA/. A regional crayfish sport fishing championship will be held in Polotsk district, BELTA was informed at the Polotsk District Executive Committee. On Lake Beloye near the village of Azino, enthusiasts of unusual fishing will gather on 22 July. For one hour, they will have to catch crayfish with their hands. According to preliminary data, about 40 teams, each with two participants, are expected to take part in the competition. As noted at the District Executive Committee, Lake Beloye is a favorite recreation spot for residents of Polotsk and Novopolotsk, so the organizers hope that holidaymakers will join the registered participants. Prizes await the winners, and all participants of the fishing event will receive special badges with the championship logo. Catching crayfish by hand is one of the simplest, fastest, most effective, and fun ways, professionals assure. Each crayfish catcher has their own tactics, but the main thing in this business is to be tolerant of pain, as a crayfish, defending itself, pinches with its claws. -0-

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