Preparing gear for catching pike perch
General requirements for gear:
- The general requirement for all elements is sufficient strength.
- The rod must be made of durable material, the length depends on the fishing location.
- For small specimens, a 0.3 mm fishing line will be sufficient; for larger specimens, a braided fishing line capable of withstanding loads of up to 10 kg.
- For catching pike perch, the best option is a spinning reel.
- The sinker should be well fixed at the casting site.
- Hooks must be strong, with a long shank No. 8–10 according to the Russian classification.
Installation of tackle for pike perch
There are several ways to install gear. Let's describe the most used one. This method involves the use of a triple swivel. The main fishing line is attached to one eye, and the leash with bait is attached to the second. The length can be up to 5 meters; it must be longer than the leash with a sinker, which is attached to the third eye. The swivel should be secured in such a way that the leash with the weight points down, and the leash with the bait points to the side. Ready.
Fishing technique
Using more than 3 fishing rods is ineffective.
You need to place them as close to each other as possible and be in close proximity yourself. The pike perch bite is sharp and decisive . Once the strike has occurred, control the behavior of the rod end. The tip returning to its original position indicates that the hook did not occur. The tackle needs to be pulled out and the live bait changed (see video).
If the tip of the rod is bent, but is calm - the pike perch has taken the bait and is holding it in its mouth, but has not yet hooked it - with a sharp movement, hook the fish and remove it. To increase efficiency, you can attach another double or hook to the rocker arm.
It should be noted that at night small catfish may well bite on this tackle. And you can catch pike with this tackle during the day.
Fishing with live bait using a float rod
The advantage of float tackle is that it can be used for fishing in snags where fishing by other means is very difficult.
- This fishing method is classic. For fishing from the shore you will need a strong fishing rod 5-6 meters long. You can also use a spinning rod.
- The fishing rod must be equipped with a powerful reel with a spool of at least 4000.
- A fishing line with a cross-section of 0.25 - 0.3 mm, or a braided cord of about 0.2 mm, is used, especially when fishing in a snag.
- The size of the float must be coordinated with the size of the live bait. It should not create noticeable resistance to the fish, otherwise it will throw out the bait.
- The hook is selected depending on the size of the bait, but not on the size of the intended trophy. Size No. 4 to No. 1 according to European qualification, single or double.
Bottom tackle for pike perch
Technique for catching pike perch on a donka from the shore
Catching pike perch on a donk has its own characteristics that must be taken into account. To begin with, the tackle should make it possible to rewind 2-3 meters of line after a bite, after which you can hook. If you are using an end sinker and there is no way to release the line after a bite, you should hook it right away.
When casting tackle, it is necessary to avoid places where baitfish can hide. Don't forget about periodically replacing live bait. For thicker fishing line, use a heavier sinker.
Do-it-yourself installation of bottom tackle
Installation of gear consists of several stages:
- The first thing to do is assemble the rod.
- If you are assembling a plug-type gear, then you should clean the connection points from dirt and dust.
- Reeling in fishing line. The end of the fishing line is pulled through all the passage rings. A loop is made, after which the arc of the line guide opens. Slowly rotate the reel, holding the handle.
- When making leashes, you should stock up on small pieces of fishing line and hooks with a sharp sting. One end of the fishing line is equipped with a loop, and the other with a hook. Before tightening the knot, you need to wet the line.
- We secure the feeder using the paternoster rig.
Catching pike perch with a rubber band from the shore
How to make an elastic band for catching pike perch
The manufacturing process of this equipment is quite simple, so it can be made at home. In addition, it can be made right off the shore before fishing, although this will take some time. Actually, this is the process itself. First, you should measure a fishing line 15–50 meters long, the size depends on the distance over which you are going to throw the tackle.
We tie a loop at one edge where the cord and sinker will be attached. At 20 cm you need to make a small loop to secure the leash. Next, tie 4 more loops every 30–40 cm. We tie the sinker to the end of the rope, and make a loop at the other end. When using a rubber shock absorber, the fishing line and nylon cord are fastened. You should use connecting washers.
The process of mounting the leash should be carried out after mounting all the equipment at the catch site. Next, we wind the fishing line onto a bobbin mounted on a pin or stick, which must be stuck into the bank. To signal a bite, you can use a regular bell.
How to catch pike perch with a rubber band
This elastic band is a type of donkey, but the main difference is that the distance between the main line and the sinker element is occupied by several meters of rubber shock absorbers. This connection provides great stretch, allowing anglers to remove hooks without rethreading the weight.
Also, the presence of this elastic band softens the jerking actions carried out by pike perch when fishing. Pike perch can be caught using live bait. Also, in this rig it is worth using a leash, since if a pike bites, it will simply bite off the fishing line.
Edible gum
The best models include:
Lucky John Tioga is a catchy edible bait that is a hybrid of a worm and a vibrotail. It can have sizes from 2 to 9 cm and has about 20 color options.
Bait Breath Bugsy is a centipede hybrid and also has a tail like a twister. It catches well when pulled along the bottom and when moving with a step.
Keitech Sexy Impact imitates a simple worm. The bait is impregnated with salt and imitates the smell of an octopus; it perfectly attracts, in addition to pike perch, pike and perch.
Free descent equals a good result
When choosing a stand for a fishing rod, you need to remember that its design should be such that the fishing line can freely come off the reel, and the pike perch does not feel resistance when biting. Therefore, you need to choose a stand with a special cutout through which the fishing line will pass. Most anglers use electronic bite alarms for bottom fishing. But the sensitive tip of the feeder rod conveys the most careful bites of the fanged one much more accurately.
On rivers, it is preferable to use reels that allow the spool to move freely. This will allow the fish to easily pull off the line. You need to adjust the reel in such a way that the tip of the feeder only deviates slightly when biting. If the angler does not have such a reel, you can fish with the line handler arm open, using a side alarm. In this case, the fishing line is clamped directly onto the tip of the bite alarm being used. If a fish accidentally catches the fishing line, the alarm will absorb shock due to its elasticity, and the fishing line will remain in the clamp. When the bait is completely captured by the pike perch, the loop will fly out of the clamp and the predator will be able to unhinderedly pull off the fishing line.
The leash when fishing for pike perch with a feeder should have a length identical to the length of the leash when fishing with natural bait. This length is approximately 80 cm. For a leash, it is preferable to use fluorocarbon. It is more transparent in water and has a good breaking strength. The main bait for catching pike perch is a dead fish. It is attached using a bait needle, and mounted by sticking two small tees on the outside of the live bait. This method allows for immediate and extremely effective hooking.
Popular types of gear for catching pike perch
Fishing on a feeder. Which feeder should I use?
Fishing with a feeder is quite specific. Since pike perch is sensitive to equipment, it is worth using a feeder whose resistance the fish will not feel, but at the same time the equipment itself should pick up the smallest vibrations. The feeder must have a strong hook, since the pike perch has a strong mouth, and with a sharp hook, the hook must pierce it.
Equipment for catching pike perch with live bait from the shore
Such equipment includes both the above methods (donka, feeder), and the most popular method of fishing with live bait. Although the topic of fishing with live bait was described above.
Catching pike perch with a line: how to place it correctly?
Before installing the line, discard the buoy. Then the load is lowered and they begin to tie it to the main cord with leashes with hooks on which the nozzle is attached. As the cord is equipped, it is lowered into the water. The operation ends by lowering the second end of the cord with a load. If the bottom at the place where the slat is placed is snarled, then it would be correct to place a buoy to the second weight.
The best baits for fishing are large whitebait, small gudgeon, ruff and roach. According to the rules of sport fishing, the line is equipped with no more than ten hooks. It should be noted that catching pike perch with a line, like summer fishing with zherlitsa, is a passive method and is of little interest from a sporting point of view.
Tackle for pike perch with a retractable leash
This tackle is universal in any weather (when the temperature drops, the pike perch becomes very passive).
Otherwise, everything is unchanged, the only feature is that after hooking, you should under no circumstances loosen the tension, since the pike perch will free itself at the first opportunity, and you will experience not the most pleasant sensations.
Features of nutrition and lifestyle
The predator feeds mainly on small fish or invertebrates. Pike perch are sensitive to the amount of oxygen contained in rivers. It does not tolerate cloudy liquids. So it cannot be found in silty waters. It is better to catch such fish in clean sandy or sandy-pebble areas of reservoirs.
If it is warm, the predator will stay at a depth of up to 7 meters. When darkness falls, he goes out hunting. This fish can lie in ambush for a long time and wait for prey. Pike perch hunts for sprat, gudgeon and bleak. They can be used for bait. When fishing takes place at night, you will need to use light or sound beacons.
The predator prepares for spawning at a time when the temperature is above +10 degrees. April and May are ideal for this. Pike perch leave the outback for spawning and move closer to the shore. At the end of spawning, the fish tries to satisfy its hunger. To do this, she begins to hunt.
These days, the pike perch is “happy” with what the fisherman suggested:
- live bait;
- wobbler;
- spinner;
- silicone bait.
When summer comes, the pike perch returns to its usual way of life. During this period, you can start catching pike perch on a feeder in the selected location. Some fishermen try to catch the predator using a spinning rod. To do this, you need to go hunting early in the morning. In autumn, pike perch goes to the outback to find prey. While fishing you will be able to try baits, jigs, and vibrotails.
They also catch pike perch in winter, because the predator also needs to eat during this period. The fish swims along the bottom next to snags and holes.
Knowing the feeding habits and habits of pike perch, you can plan your fishing trip wisely and return home with an excellent catch.
Tackle for catching pike perch depending on the season
Winter fishing rods and tackle for pike perch
All winter gear can be divided into three large groups:
- Spinner - a fishing rod for trolling pike perch must meet strength requirements. The elements of this gear include: fishing rod - length from 50 to 70 cm, must have a “warm” handle made of cork, neoprene or foam.
ATTENTION! The reel seat must provide reliable fastening to the blank of the selected reel model.
The second element is the whip. It must be rigid and must also be equipped with rings (at least three). REFERENCE! Some whips are equipped with replaceable tips like feeder ones and have different stiffnesses for different weights of baits. Their presence allows you to lure without nodding. The third element is a nod. It is not particularly important, so it is often replaced with a brightly colored foam ball. The fourth element is the coil. The main parameter is that it should accommodate about 30 meters of thick fishing line.
IMPORTANT! Working with the reel should be comfortable even with gloves on. It is also worth using inertia-free. It's easy to work with in any frost. The final element is the fishing line. It should be monofilament, have a thickness of 0.22 to 0.3, and also be colored.
- Live bait - from the name it is clear that it is used for fishing with live bait. It is carried out in two versions: a rod and a fishing rod with a nod. In the first option, any model of classic vents is used. In the second case, a regular winter fishing rod is used.
IMPORTANT! To prevent a pecked predator from dragging the tackle into the hole, plastic or plywood covers with slots are used.
- Postavushi. Pike perch are caught using sprat fish.
REFERENCE. Tulka is a dead fish of the herring family, the smell of the fish drives pike perch crazy. The installation of the tackle is done on the basis of a winter fishing rod with a large reel. This fishing rod is equipped with legs and a large bright nod. Tackle for still water is set up like this: a large jig or spinner is tied to the end of the fishing line, a hook is tied 30–50 cm above the bait on a short leash or without it. This hook is used to attach a sprat. To prevent the fish from dragging away this tackle, it is worth using a cover for the holes.
IMPORTANT! The supply is equipped for the current in the same way as live bait.
Tackle for catching pike perch in autumn/summer
Gear for autumn fishing essentially remains the same as winter fishing; in fact, this also applies to summer fishing. These are supplemented only by jig fishing and trolling. A mandatory requirement for a rod for jig fishing is a fast action, which ensures the sensitivity of the tackle and the correct feeding of the bait. The length of the form is from 2 to 2.3 m.
Trolling rods have distinctive features compared to other rods. First of all, these spinning rods are much shorter. These rods themselves are extremely powerful and heavy and, in a sense, are the most stable for pike perch.
In conclusion, I would like to note that pike perch is a truly powerful, tasty and extremely interesting fish, which is quite difficult to catch. However, the fishermen who caught this fish are undoubtedly masters of their craft.
Voracious perch
As a rule, you can’t catch a lot of pike with a feeder tackle. But among the predatory fish, perch bites well on live bait. The striped predator is very voracious and feeds all year round to gain fat. As a result of gaining fat, it begins to grab small minnows or topwater swimmers as bait. There is an opinion among fishermen that where peaceful fish live, schools of perch also live there. Therefore, fishing for perch on a feeder can bring a very respectable catch.
Rig for striped predator
An additional tackle for catching perch can be a “helicopter” pattern. This type of gear is used when you need to play along with bait, but the feeder does not move. As a rule, such equipment is used for long casts. The rod needs to be equipped with a thin tip in order to feel minor bites.
It is worth remembering that any predatory fish behaves overly aggressively when hooked and counters as best they can. To avoid breakage, you should not try to secure it to the fishing line.
Lure
Feeding for a predator always requires a special approach, since it must contain the animal part, that is, live bait. Perch is attracted to:
- bloodworm,
- maggot,
- chopped worm.
Usually, complementary foods are used on the feeder without adding additional odors, although some experts allow the use of special shock absorbers.
Complementary food should be dark in color, with the obligatory addition of a small amount of bloodworms. The bait is thrown in the usual way, using a slingshot. Advice! When throwing bait, a cloud of turbidity is formed. Turbid water is not interesting for striped predators, but it can collect other species of the fish kingdom, and then the perch will catch up. To add turbidity to the water, bread crumbs, crackers, dry milk or semolina are included in the bait.
Photo 3. Rotan can act as live bait and as a predator.
