Fishing for pike with a spinner - mega effective technique and choice of gear

Advantages

The spinner has the following advantages:

• Durability. This type of bait is made of metal. It cannot be broken, much less a predator is able to bite through it.
• Huge assortment. It won’t be difficult to choose bait for any situation.
• Opportunity to fish at any time of the year.
• Sufficient heaviness. Thanks to this, the lure can be cast far from the shore. This is especially true in the autumn, when the pike
  moves a considerable distance. There is no need to buy or rent a boat.
• Relatively low cost. The price of spinners is cheaper than wobblers and similar baits.

Rice. 1. If the predator does not bite, then you can always change the spoon to a more catchy one, because There are no problems with the assortment.

Choosing a spinner for pike fishing

The most common lures for catching pike with a spinning rod are rotating (“spinners”) and oscillating (“oscillators”) spoons.

It makes sense to take a closer look at the advantages and conditions for using each of these groups of baits:

Oscillating spoons

The oldest type of bait used in spinning fishing. Despite the emergence of new and more modern options (wobblers, silicone baits, spinnerbaits), “shakers” have also not lost their relevance, and their presence in the arsenal of any fisherman will be the key to a successful bite. Depending on the reservoir, you can use this type of spoon with either a triple or double hook, or with an offset hook.

The advantages of “oscillators” include:

1. Easy to use. For beginners, this factor is very significant. At first, you can be guided by a simple rule: give up and pull.
2. Different fishing line reeling speeds and the use of different wiring techniques. This factor can be critical to successful fishing depending on the depth of the reservoir, the speed of the current and the activity of the fish.
3. Long cast. It is important when fishing from the shore in large bodies of water.
4. Relatively low cost.

The color of the “shaker” can be decisive. When fishing in cloudy water, it is better to have a brighter lure, while in clear weather in clear water it is recommended that the bait be darker in color.

Of course, the larger the spoon in size, the higher the probability of catching a trophy specimen, therefore, if the target is a large predator, then it is more advisable to use a spoon that is at least 9 cm in size and weighs from 24 grams. In addition, heavy “shakers” are almost indispensable for fishing in deep reservoirs with strong currents. For fishing on the track, it is also better to use an oscillating spoon of medium or large size.

Spinners

They are smaller in size compared to “oscillators”, but their play is more intense and noticeable due to the metal rotating petal.

Advantages of "turntables":

1. Intensive game even at low speed.
2. High “catchability”, since, thanks to the design features of the “spinner”, the fish “hears” this bait even at a considerable distance from it (up to 20 meters).
3. Easy to learn for beginner fishermen. Beginners do not need any special skills when using this bait; it is enough to cast and carry out a slow, even retrieve.

It is most advisable to use a “spinner” when fishing in moderate and fast currents with a fishing depth of about 3–4 meters. Light and small spoons (No. 2, 3 according to the Mepps classification) of this type are quite suitable for fishing in quiet, deep places (pools, pools). Slow wiring will work best here.

The most catchy varieties

Before deciding which bait to catch pike with, you need to understand the features of each type of spinner. There are quite a lot of them.

Spinner Kastmaster

It is made by cutting an iron rod at a certain angle. Many people believe that it is advisable to catch only asp with this type of spoon. However, this is not so; pike also happily go for such a bait.

The main advantage of the Kastmaster spinner is its fairly heavy weight. Thanks to this, it can be cast far from the shore without much effort.

Rice. 2. Castmaster spinner.

Turntables

This bait consists of a base and one, two or even three petals. The first option is the most common. The petal rotates around an axis, creating vibration and sound waves. Fishing with spinners is very effective, so every fisherman should have such a spinner in his collection.

Rice. 3. Models of turntables.

Oscillators

This is a metal plate with a hook at the end. It comes in various shapes, colors, sizes. Each model has an individual playing style . Some move through the water smoothly, without sudden movements, while others twitch from side to side like frightened fry, while others dive down and rise back up like wounded fish.

Rice. 4. What do oscillating spoons look like?

Noise

Lures of this type are similar to spoons or spinners, but they create strong noise and vibrations in the water thanks to special elements. The pike senses them even at a great distance and follows the impulses.

Bimetallic

These are the same vibrators, only they are made from two metals at once, for example, copper and an alloy. It is believed that this modification creates a weak electric current that attracts the predator and forces it to attack.

Unhooked

If you have to decide which bait to use to catch pike in the thickets, then a non-hooking bait would be the ideal option. This bait comes in various shapes and colors. A distinctive feature is that the tip of the hook is covered with a double on a magnet or antennae.

Rice. 5. Non-hooking spinners.

Types of spinners for pike fishing

To figure out which lures to use to catch pike, you need to take into account many factors, which include the depth and topography of the reservoir, as well as the season and time of fishing. To understand what kind of bait you can use to catch a predator, you need to study the preferences of the fish.

The color of the spoon will depend on the time of day and the turbidity of the water . It is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

• In the early morning and evening, spinners with a silver tint are used. On a sunny day, dark and bright baits are chosen, and on a cloudy day, they prefer golden and silver colors;
• when catching pike with an oscillating spoon, you can use a different color palette, from bright to white shades;
• spinners can also be used in different colors. A larger predator bites on a silver, matte bait.

Attention! The best result is achieved when choosing bait taking into account the color scheme of the fish living in the reservoir.
In addition to color, you should pay attention to the shine and texture of the bait . Experienced fishermen recommend using matte lures, as pike can be scared away by the mirror surface. Purchased glossy bait can be rubbed with sandpaper and made it less shiny. The texture should be made as an imitation of scales .

The weight of the spoon is determined by the tackle used and the characteristics of the reservoir . Light baits are used when using a soft fishing rod and in reservoirs with weak currents.

The choice of bait depends on the fishing season:

1. In spring , pike bite well, as it begins a period of active feeding. The best spinners at this time are rotating ones , as well as wobblers .
2. In summer , the fish become calmer, so rotating spoons up to 8 cm long and of a dull color are used for fishing.
3. In autumn, pike prefers heavy and long oscillating spoons .
4. In winter , the probability of catching a large fish is very low, so small lures of a calm color are used. The color should not be too bright, but not dull either.

Choosing a spinner for pike fishing is a rather painstaking process, during which many factors are taken into account. It’s best when you have several options in your arsenal, from which you can choose the most suitable one.

Hesitating

Oscillating spoons have held a leading position among pike fishing lures for many years. The range of oscillators is very wide, there are the following types:

• classic spoon-shaped spoons ;
• A popular type are fish-shaped ;
• Shtorling - such a spinner looks quite angular, with a slight change in width;
• curved oscillators , which are called “Wave”.

The principle of operation of the spinner is that the spoon imitates the movement of a sick fish and creates vibrations in the water, which attracts a predator.
Even a beginner can catch a pike with this bait. Reference! Recently, bimetallic baits have been gaining popularity. They convey color alternation well and produce a weak EMF. Thanks to this, the spoon seems more alive.

Oscillators are considered the most effective and have many advantages:

1. When deployed correctly, the spoon creates vibration in the water, which attracts predators and increases the chance of a catch.
2. Spreaders are equally well suited for various bodies of water. Much of the popularity of spinners is due to their versatility.
3. The tackle can be thrown at a distance of up to 70 m.
4. Spinnerbaits have a low price compared to other popular spoons.

Thus, spoons are a universal tool for catching pike. You can use such a spinner even without special skills.

Rotating

The turntable got its name due to its design. The spinner is a metal rod around which the petal rotates. Under the petal there is a core and a treble hook. The action of the bait is ensured by the movement of water.

Compared to spoons, spinners do not look like real fish. The spinner attracts pike due to the sound waves that are formed during rotation.

Carefully! Experienced fishermen note that bright spinners are good for muddy water, and dark ones for clear water.

Turntables have the following advantages :

1. There is a huge range of spinners, so you can choose a bait for different conditions.
2. The turntables can be changed according to your preference. Each fisherman can improve the spoon by adding more petals or changing their thickness and shape.
3. Pike notice the spinner at a distance of 15-20 m, so using bait you can attract a large number of fish.

The main disadvantage of spinners is that to get a good catch you need to have special wiring skills . A novice fisherman is unlikely to be able to catch a pike with such a spoon.

It is noted that if used correctly, you can catch trophy fish. Therefore, spinners are popular among fishermen.

Unhooked

Non-hooking spoons are improved spinners, the main feature of which is the hook. Lures are made in various shapes, colors and sizes, so choosing the right one will not be difficult. The tip of the hook is protected from snagging by a magnet or a metal tendril.

Many fishermen argue about the effectiveness of such bait. Therefore, the following advantages are highlighted:

1. The non-hooking bait can be used in hard-to-reach places where other lures will be less effective.
2. You can choose different lures based on shape, type of movement and color. The assortment of non-hooking ones is very wide.
3. Suitable for fishing in swamps .

The disadvantages include:

1. A hook that is protected from snagging may also not catch the catch.
2. There is a high probability that the pike will fall off the hook.
3. Non-hooking rods are used only with special fishing rods.

Thus, non-hooking baits are well suited for fishing in polluted and thickened waters. To get a good catch, you need to constantly control the hook of the spoon.

When is the best time to catch

This bait is universal, it can be used at any time of the year, even in winter. However, the best bite is observed in the fall. The fish is preparing for winter and actively hunting to gain weight.

The best time to go fishing is early in the morning or at dusk. The predator bites well at a depth of 1-2 m . The catch is especially rich before freeze-up; it is at this time that the so-called “zhor” occurs.

In the last days of autumn and winter, pike activity becomes worse. It reacts poorly to bait, especially before the first snow falls.

In the spring, the predator begins to eat again. When the ice melts, it is very easy to catch large specimens with spoons. The best bite is observed in reservoirs with clear water and thickets, where many fry live.

In the summer, it is better to engage in deep fishing. The predator spends a lot of time in cool holes and shady places. He goes hunting before the first rays of sunshine, i.e. from approximately 4 to 8 am.

Techniques and tactics of lure fishing

Casting

In a quiet body of water, it is recommended to cast in a fan pattern, where each subsequent cast should be further from the previous one. Thus, the optimal fishing point is determined.

On rivers with medium and fast currents, the bait is thrown diagonally.

If there are drifts, various water obstacles and an uneven bottom surface, it is not recommended to wait until the bait is completely submerged, otherwise the likelihood of getting caught increases significantly.

Wiring

The effectiveness of slow and even retrieving has been proven in practice by experienced spinning anglers, but a good catch is also possible with a combined method, in particular, wave-like, stepped and twitching.

The use of wave-like wiring gives positive results when fishing for active pike: acceleration is replaced by deceleration, while the spoon either sinks to the bottom or rises to the surface. It is recommended to maintain an average reeling speed, and use the rod to adjust the reeling itself, lowering or raising it. It is especially rational to use it in the warm season.

For reservoirs with an uneven bottom and an abundance of protrusions, a stepped wiring option . When passing the bait through the hole, stop the wiring, wait for it to sink to the bottom and continue the action with a slight tug.

The twitching method involves uniform retrieving with light twitching of the rod to give the game versatility.

Sweeping

Here you will need manual dexterity and a quick response to a bite: the rod is moved to an angle of 40–60° to reduce the level of resistance of the fish.

The main thing is to prevent the predator from going into dense vegetation, where the risk of snagging the bait is high.

How to choose a spinner depending on the time of year

In spring, it is advisable to choose rotating spoons. The bite largely depends not only on the time of year, but also on the place and method of fishing. Therefore, before you find the best option, you will have to try baits of various shapes, colors, and sizes.

In summer, pike are in a passive state, so small baits (3-10 cm) in neutral colors are suitable for fishing.

In autumn, the predator prepares for the winter, so it rarely hunts for small things. It is recommended to choose large (10-12 cm) and heavy spinner spoons.

In winter, pike will not take large bait. You need to choose small (up to 8 cm) and light (5-30 g).
The coloring should not be too bright so as not to scare away, but you should not choose very dull ones, which will not attract a predator.

Spinner for pike in spring

In the spring, choosing a spinner will not be difficult, especially if you find yourself in the spring pike feast, which begins around mid-April and lasts until early May. Of course, depending on the climatic zone, this period may shift in one direction or another, but our grandfathers also determined the spring feeding of pike by the flowering of rose hips. As soon as the rose hips have bloomed, you need to rush to the pond for the pike, because the period of its active biting will last only a couple of weeks. During this period, the pike will not be very picky about the bait.

As you know, pike spawns much earlier than peaceful fish and after spawning its body is weakened. In order to gain strength, she goes to those areas of reservoirs where she can easily refresh herself, and these are shallow waters. It is in such places that you should look for pike in the spring.

The best lure for catching pike in the spring is a spoon. But during this period the vibration should be small and light. In the spring, pike will not chase large fish; it simply does not have the strength to do so. It is much easier for her to snack on a few small fish than to chase fast and large fish, which are not so easy to deal with.

Rotating spoons are less effective in the spring than spoons, but in some cases they also work well.

To catch pike in the spring, you need to use a spoon 5-8 cm in size, since this is its spawning period. Before spawning, the pike’s belly is filled with eggs, and after spawning it has little strength. For these reasons, you need to use small spoons. In this case, the bait must be moved slowly; the pike will not chase the fast-moving spinner in the spring.

Let’s summarize and determine the best lure for pike in the spring:

Size. The optimal size of a spinner for pike in the spring should fluctuate in the range of 4-8 cm. Pike in the spring is either full of caviar, or has already weakened after spawning and will not chase large prey.

Color. The color of the spinner often depends on the weather, and sometimes the body of water also makes its own adjustments. Standard colors for pike lures are silver and copper. Silver-colored spinners are used in cloudy spring weather, and copper-colored ones are used on sunny days. This dependence of the color of the spinner on the weather has justified itself more than once, and any spinning angler has been convinced of this from his own experience.

The use of painted spinners is more recommended for experienced fishermen. You can experiment with different colors if the pike doesn’t bite the standard ones. Spinner baits that match the color of the pike's natural food - gudgeon, loach, perch, etc. - often work well. or brightly colored spinners with contrasting spots and stripes.

Wiring. Casting a spinner on a pike in the spring should be done slowly. The pike will not chase a quickly escaping bait.

What color should the bait be for a predator to peck at it?

Recommendations for choosing bait color:

• dawn and dusk - silver shades;
• sunny days - dark and neutral tones;
• rainy weather - matte gold-silver;
• water with turbidity - bright, acidic shades;
• Pinwheels can have different petal colors; large specimens bite better on a matte silver color.

Rice. 6. When fishing with oscillating bait, color does not play an important role. You can take baits even in unremarkable colors, for example, white.

Fishing rules

Before catching pike with a spoon, you should pay attention to its main habitats . Most often, fish are found in holes and at the bottom. Pike prefers creeks , reeds , grassy fields , thickets along the shore and fallen trees .

The casting technique will depend on the fishing method and the depth of the reservoir:

• if there is a current , then it is necessary to cast along it .
• From the shore, casting is done diagonally .
• if there are snags or driftwood on which the spinner can get caught, then wiring should begin immediately after casting .

The main part of pike fishing is the retrieve. This technique must be performed taking into account certain rules, otherwise it will be very difficult to catch the predator.

Attention! The main purpose of wiring is to create the effect that the spoon is a small wounded fish that a pike can easily attack.

Retrieving can be done immediately after casting or after the spoon falls to the bottom. There are the following techniques on how to properly lure a pike, including:

1. Wave-like wiring - the bait is periodically raised or lowered.
2. Twitching - the lure is driven evenly, while slightly shaking the rod. In this case, the quality of the game improves.
3. Stepped retrieve - the lure is placed on the bottom, then raised sharply, continues to lead, then lowered and raised again.

When fishing with a spoon, it is recommended to do the retrieve with pauses. The game is played every third revolution of the reel. In this case, the main rule will be calmness and uniformity.

A rotating spoon is more difficult to control. For high-quality wiring, you need to hone all the movements and apply them confidently. The spinner should not stop playing with the petal and it must always be in motion.

After the pike is hooked to quickly and sharply hook . To do this, lower the rod 40-60 cm to the water and begin to actively twist the reel . It is very important not to let the fish go into the thickets, as there it can easily break the fishing line.

How to fix

Before catching pike, you need to securely attach the spoon to the fishing line. To do this, you need to make a leash between it and the nozzle, which the predator cannot bite. There are two simple ways to secure a lure.

The first is called “loop to loop”. It is used by most fishermen. The attachment is very simple, so the bait can be quickly changed at any time:

1. Make a loop at the end of the fishing line.
2. Guide it through the winding ring on the attachment.
3. Pull the loop through the plate.
4. Tighten the knot.

Rice. 7. Loop-to-loop tying technique.

Second mounting method:

1. Place the free end of the fishing line in the opposite direction.
2. Wind around the loop 2-5 times.
3. Place the remaining part of the fishing line in the same loop.
4. Tighten the knot.

Rice. 8. Visual diagram of the second fastening method.

Review of catchable producers

• " Kusamo ". Spinner baits from the Finnish manufacturer are in great demand among spinners. A huge selection of products for catching a toothy predator significantly increases the chances of catching it and is suitable for any hunting conditions. The Finnish spoon is endowed with excellent performance characteristics and creates an interesting and exciting game for pike. This is one of the working baits in the arsenal of a real hunter.
• «Mepps" The French company for the production of spinners occupies one of the leading places in the ranking of popular manufacturers. The products are distinguished by high precision in manufacturing, high-quality material, and optimal vibration frequency, which so attracts the cunning pike. A large selection of shapes, sizes and colors allows you to choose the best option for pike fishing.

  
  Kuusamo Professor

  
  Mepps

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  Abu Garcia

  
  Blue Fox Lucius 20

• " Abu Garcia " Rotating spoons from the Swedish manufacturer have proven themselves to be exceptionally good and are a unique bait for predators. Swedish spoons have different petal sizes and body shapes, which expands their scope of application. The catalog presents both budget options and expensive models. With their help, you can fish from the shore, from a boat, in reservoirs with strong currents, and at great depths.
• "Blue Fox" The spinners from the American company have a universal purpose; you can catch any fish with them. The brand's products are presented in a large assortment, where every angler can choose the right product for specific fishing conditions. Spoons of bright acid colors, with green and black tints, as well as silver options are very popular. Hunting for high-quality products gives good results, in particular, it increases the chances of catching large specimens.

Wiring technique

The success of fishing depends not only on the correct choice of spoons, but also on the fishing technique used. It should imitate the movements of weakened or sick fish, which are the prey of pike in the natural environment. It’s not difficult to learn, you just need to practice a few times to find the best option:

• in the form of wave movement - the bait is lowered and raised;
• twitching - the movement is smooth, only slight twitching of the spinning rod is made for better play of the bait;
• stepped - this technique is used in lakes and rivers in which there are holes at the bottom; the spoon first lies down, and then rises with a slight jerk and continues the retrieve.

Rice. 9. Step wiring diagram.

How to catch pike, with what bait, is up to the fisherman himself to decide. However, if you follow all the recommendations given above, you will be able to achieve an excellent catch. After all, all the advice was compiled by experienced fishermen through trial and error.

Fishing for pike with a spinning rod in the fall from the shore

In our article on how to properly catch pike with a spinning rod from the shore, experts involved in the Fishing Sports Federation, as well as avid amateur fishermen, share their experience. When choosing a place for fishing, you should give preference to steep banks - the predator lives in such places all year round. A bridge support can become a haven for hunting fish. It is worth settling near areas near overpasses. In cloudy weather, fish move to deeper water areas.

To understand when it is better to catch pike with a spinning rod in the fall, you should study the behavior of pike by month. If in September it still lives in the shallows and shallow waters, preferring reed thickets, then in October the fish goes deeper, which complicates the process of coastal fishing. This problem is easily solved with the help of a suitable spinning rod.

Anglers note that pike hunting in October is most productive. The toothy beauty becomes more aggressive, as a result of which it reacts literally to every provocative movement of the bait. The best weather is cloudy, with a weak wind raising small wave ripples.

In November, the pike shifts to deep waters - on the nose they go to wintering pits. But this does not prevent the predator from continuing to feed in the afternoon and evening. During this period, fishermen use wobblers, silicone and spoons. Let's look at which leashes are best to use for catching pike with a spinning rod:

Posting baits carried out at changes in depth and slopes produces the best fishing. Spoons and wobblers of medium and large size, as well as silicone 10-12 cm in length demonstrate the greatest effectiveness:

With a boat it is convenient to approach deep-water areas, to which the fish move from mid-October. It is unlikely to find a large pike in shallow water. Preferred deepwater sites are:

Places of tributary confluence.

When fishing on shore, spinning rods with rods up to 3m in length help out. Fishing for pike with a spinning rod in the fall on the lake using a watercraft will allow you to reach deep-water areas.

Individuals of trophy size (more than a meter) are considered especially voracious, capable of pulling under water and eating mice, rats and waterfowl during their molting period. The birds simply do not have time to take to the air. Often, a large pike attacks a fish that is only half its size.