Spoons for pike and their varieties
The pike spinner is distinguished by its versatility and special structure. Experienced anglers use two types of spinners when fishing with spinning rods: oscillating and rotating.
Oscillating (oscillators)
Spinner spoons for pike are curved metal plates with hooks. For fishing, medium or large sized plates are usually used. For successful fishing, the color of the spinners is imitated to resemble multi-colored fish scales or small fish, sometimes with the addition of bright “fins” or flies.
Advantages of "oscillators":
- Efficiency (not inferior to expensive wobblers).
- Versatility (can be used in any reservoir for different fish).
- Long-distance casting of tackle (up to 70 m).
In the water, the spoons sway rhythmically from side to side, and hypnotize the pike: it mistakes the spoon for a small fish and is caught on the hook.
Rotating (turntables)
"Rotators" for pike
Rotating spoons are called spinners due to the rod around which, under the influence of water, a metal petal rotates.
Under the petal there is a weight (core) and a treble hook. This bait bears little resemblance to bait, but attracts pike due to the sound waves it creates by rotation.
It is good to use bright pinwheels in muddy water, and dark ones in clear water.
Winter lure of pike
Catching pike in winter with a balance beam and spoon is no less popular than jig fishing. There are supporters for both of these fishing methods. A separate article is devoted to balancing pike fishing on our website:. Here we will dwell in detail on winter lures for pike.
Winter fishing for pike with a spoon seems simple at first glance - a fishing rod, a spoon. Lower it into the hole and, you know, twitch. But it was not there. Of course, this approach can work if the angler gets to the right time and the right place. In other cases, fishing for toothy fish is a real hunt. The predator needs to be tracked, its location on the reservoir, the time of active hunting must be identified, and the correct bait must be offered with a seductive retrieve. The habits of winter pike and their wintering places are discussed in detail in a special article.
Winter trolling for pike is more complicated than just twitching the bait in the hole. Only over time, with the acquisition of experience, the angler begins to catch toothy fish on almost every trip. At the beginning of the journey, beginners are often visited by failures, and only then, when many nuances that are implicit at first glance add up to one picture, does the fisherman often experience success. Some aspects of winter pike trolling:
- Correct tactics and search are more important than equipment and choice of bait.
- Wiring requires a certain sense of rhythm. Sometimes large throws are required, in other conditions a smooth retrieve will do. The desired spinner action is selected through numerous trials , depending on the bait used, conditions and activity of the pike.
- The length of the spinner is 4-12 cm, weighing 2-30 grams. When hunting trophy specimens, you can use larger ones. There is only one trend - in the dead of winter it is better to use small and light baits for passive fish.
- For pike, planning is important, especially when fishing in shallow water. Some summer oscillating spoons - petals, spoons, atoms - are suitable for this.
- It can take quite a lot of time to find a successful spinner, and this particular model will most likely work only on this body of water under certain conditions. Winter lure fishing is a constant experiment and search .
When can you catch pike with a spoon?
You can catch pike with a spoon all year round. The predator hunts with variable activity in all months, and even during spawning.
The best time for fishing is considered to be autumn. Before the first ice appears, the predatory fish is actively gaining weight, and it is easier to catch it in the morning or evening dawn. The depth of autumn fishing is 1-2 meters. The peak of fishing occurs before the freeze-up, when the predator has a so-called “zhor”.
In winter, fish activity decreases. Catching them becomes more difficult, especially before the first snow.
In the spring, pikes begin to eat again. Once the reservoirs are opened, it is very easy to catch large specimens. A promising place for successful fishing is an area with clear water and algae, where many fry are hiding.
With the onset of summer heat, preference shifts to deep fishing. In shaded places and in pits, where it is cooler, the predator spends a lot of time and hunts until the first rays of sunlight, i.e. from approximately 4:00 to 8:00 am. It is worth catching it with a spinning rod during this period of time.
For catfish in the fall - what set of baits is needed?
Autumn is a wonderful time for pike fishing. At this time, underwater vegetation noticeably decreases, water and air temperatures drop, and more and more cloudy and windy days appear.
Large, heavy pike spoons are best suited for autumn fishing.
Large spoons are the best option for fishing for autumn pike
Among wobblers, it is recommended to pay attention to the Ricky The Roach swimbait, which imitates a roach.
Ricky The Roach
It is better to have several models of large wobblers of different colors and with different weights and sizes; in late autumn, pike are not as active as in spring, so a slower retrieve is recommended.
Also, when fishing near the bottom, we can recommend various massive jig baits.
How to properly catch pike with a spoon
Depending on the time of year, day, water temperature and other factors, the correct way to catch a spotted predator with different lures is applicable to the fishing conditions. Let's look at the main types of wiring for oscillating and rotating spoons.
Posting an oscillating spoon to a pike
Posting an oscillating spinner is carried out in 3 options:
- Uniform wiring.
- Wavy wiring.
- A fall.
When driven evenly, the spinner may fluctuate slightly. This game is applicable only in open water, with a flat bottom topography. Wavy, or uneven, wiring requires the skill of the angler. It's more effective. It is good to carry out the fall with large models of spoons, at great depths, where the predator will certainly notice the bright bait. The fall can be supplemented with wavy fluctuations.
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What to fish with in winter
In early winter, the underwater world changes greatly. In all water areas, fish are either in the process of seasonal migration or have already migrated.
Migration is related to water temperature and food availability. Wintering areas are usually deeper areas of water with shallow water nearby. The success of pre-winter fishing is largely determined by knowledge of reservoirs. If you predict the wintering location of pike, fishing success is almost guaranteed.
The choice of bait in winter is different from other seasons. Retrieving the bait occurs in a vertical plane, unlike other seasons, and should be as slow as possible.
A good choice are jerkbaits - for example, the 35 gram Rutta CF (8 cm), which is suitable for fishing at depths of up to 4 meters. However, this model has a peculiarity - it always acts very differently.
Slow retrieval with a lazy, smooth rise of the rod is a very effective method of winter fishing, especially for pike.
Also popular for catching pike in winter are rattlins, vertical and horizontal spoons.
Acid and natural - two ratlins that will cover most pike fishing situations
Which lure is best for catching pike?
For each time of year it is better to catch pike with a different lure. This is explained by the characteristics of the season: temperature, water level and other factors.
in spring
After a winter hunger strike, the predator rushes to any available prey. The ideal spinner for catching predators in the spring is small spinners of dim colors, similar in color to fry.
In summer
In summer, a variety of turntables and vibrators show good results. For large pike, which prefer depth, you will need large spoons (8-12 cm). To catch small specimens, small spinners and non-hooking hooks are used.
The color of the bait is selected depending on the weather and water transparency.
in autumn
Autumn predators can be caught using any bait. Suitable for fishing: large spinners with increased drag and elongated petals and medium or small spinners.
in winter
For the middle of winter, take small weighted vibrators. At the beginning and end of the winter season, large baits of all types are used.
What to fish for in summer
Summer is a very difficult time for pike fishing. At this time of year, dense underwater vegetation appears, often making fishing impossible.
Water and air temperatures rise, causing fish to hide in cold holes near the bottom. Pike come out to the shallows only at dawn and at this time you can try to catch them using surface wobblers, poppers, unloaded rubber, and spinners.
At other times in the summer, it is better to catch pike in deep lakes and rivers using jig baits, deep wobblers and heavy spoons
If you have a boat, you can fish by trolling.
Lures for summer fishing that have been tested over the years include edible and regular rubber, spinners and spoons, and various wobblers.
The Mepsian Cyclops works on pike throughout the open water season
TOP best spinners for pike fishing
Let's start with the most important thing that worries the reader first: specific models that bring their owners a good catch.
The top is compiled based on reviews collected from fishermen forums. An important point is the budget, the vast majority cost 400 rubles. Daiwa Crusader
Japanese manufacturer of high-quality spinners. Refers to spoon baits, excellent for catching perch.
Blue Fox Matrixx Spoon
The spoon-shaped spoon is perfect for shore fishing. Available in weights of 10-36 grams and lengths of 8-14 cm.
Atom
Russian vibrating machine, highly recommended since the times of the USSR. Classic, spoon-shaped, available in 2 colors: silver and copper. A good model for the river.
Mepps AGLIA LONG №3
An excellent spinner, suitable for pike and perch. The petal of the bait rotates with extremely slow retrieval. Suitable for current and still water.
Kuusamo Professor
When talking about pike lures, it’s definitely worth remembering this thing. The manufacturer is from Finland, and these people know a lot about gear. It imitates wounded fish well and has a positive effect on the instincts of a predator.
Blue Fox Lucius Weedless
It's time to show off a hook-free fishing rod for fishing in hard-to-reach places, with a lot of grass, snags, and algae. All fishermen know: such places are favorite for ambush.
Mepps Syclops
The manufacturer's website says that this is one of the best spinners in the world, and this is true. Reviews from satisfied fishermen confirm the catchability of the gear. Available in different color schemes and different weights.
Eco-Pro Killer
Winter with a non-standard geometric shape. The peculiarity is the shifted center of gravity, which allows it to be used in rivers with currents.
Blue Fox Super Vibrax
Rotator, an excellent economical option. It has many colors and good reviews from users. A worthy addition to the collection.
Malek
Designed for fishing pike from ice. It has the peculiarity that it is a bad option for shallow water. You can fish vertically from a boat. To catch a trophy, it is recommended to use a weight of 8g
Of course, there are many more of them, but what’s the point of listing everything that is sold. The listed fishing lures are not expensive models; the fish don’t care how much the bait costs 100-1000 rubles.
Wobblers that catch 100%:
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