What should you pay attention to when choosing a jig for grayling?

A fish such as grayling is considered not only a desirable catch, but also very valuable. It is difficult to catch him, because he is very playful, but the process itself brings great pleasure. Fishing is much easier in winter than in summer, so ice fishing for such trophies is very popular.

In most cases, jigs are used as bait. They are the best at luring fish, so they are considered the most catchy. There are a huge number of them in different shapes, sizes and colors. Each model has its own advantages and disadvantages, but all of them are capable of luring and giving the fisherman a truly desired and large trophy.

Habits of winter grayling

Before moving on to the description of the process of winter grayling fishing, it is necessary to mention how the behavior and habits of fish change with the onset of freeze-up.
Even before the first banks form on small rivers, grayling begins to prepare for winter. First of all, he fattens up, and at the same time chooses places for his under-ice anchorages. Usually they are whirlpools and other depressions in the riverbed, as well as beaver ponds. In some places, grayling does not shy away from spending the winter in artificial reservoirs, occupying the upper reaches of reservoirs and the mouths of their tributaries. As for medium and large rivers, the fish there go to quiet reaches.

Let me digress a little from the main topic and remind you that in our rivers grayling forms two ecological forms - stream and river. The first differs from the second in its slightly smaller size, longer period of fattening and sedentary behavior. In small rivers, it is the brook grayling that remains in the winter, while the river grayling, as a rule, leaves them and rolls into larger watercourses - unless, of course, man-made reservoirs are encountered on its way.

Grayling never changes its main habit - to stand where it will have to spend a minimum of energy to overcome the current, but closer to the stream carrying food.

Therefore, not all pools on the river may turn out to be wintering grounds, but only those that are most convenient from a fishery point of view. Such places can be identified in the fall - through observations, because fish appear in them even before ice appears.

However, the fact that grayling rolls into holes before the freeze-up does not mean that it will remain in the deepest places all winter. It has been noticed that the fish go to the very depths as the dead winter approaches and the ice thickens, and along the first and last ice it can be found in shallow water - almost at the very shore.

Grayling does not move much in its mooring areas - it usually stays in one place. Add to this the limited visibility under the ice, and it becomes clear that information about the location of the holes alone is not enough to guarantee the capture of fish - you also need to find the point where it is located at a particular moment. And this is a difficult and quite interesting process. About it below, now is the time to talk about the gear used, and about the baits with which you can tempt grayling to bite.

Bait selection

Since grayling inhabits rivers with fast, rapid flows, there are serious requirements for bait:

• They must maintain a steady game, not lose their work, not jump to the surface and not go into a tailspin.
• The bait should work when moving across the current, against it and upstream.
• When the angler stops reeling, the bait should continue to work due to the force of the stream.
• The minimum size of the bait and its realism will contribute to a greater number of bites.

Natural baits

In summer, natural baits are mostly used; effective options can be:

1. Various insects that live outside the reservoir, for example, grasshoppers, flies or flies. Grayling responds best to them during settled hot weather.
2. Various invertebrates inhabiting the pond in which grayling lives. The main advantage of such bait will be that it is food familiar to fish and will not cause any special suspicion.
3. Earthworms and dung worms are usually used during spring fishing, but in summer grayling often respond well to such bait. Worms are the best option if you plan to use a float fishing rod.

Artificial baits

Mepps Aglia are French spinners of very high quality; you must use models whose size is 00-1.

Panther Martin, size No. 1. This bait is a non-hooking lure, it is light in weight, but at the same time it is well suited for fishing in areas of a reservoir with a rapid flow, since it has the ability to withstand even the strongest water flows.

Blue Fox is a spinner bait that comes in a variety of colors; you need to select them depending on the weather conditions in which you will be fishing.

1. Turntables. Aglia No. 00 Long No. 00 and from the manufacturer Mepps. These spinners have become the best, and have proven themselves to be excellent when catching medium-sized grayling 200–400 years old.
2. Oscillators. In this case, it is worth preparing at least a dozen baits up to 45 mm of different shapes and colors. Which one to choose? It’s up to you to decide, it all depends on the place of fishing and the harmfulness of the fish.
3. Wobblers. Anglers Republic BM-25SR, as well as BM-20SR. These small fish work great when fishing for grayling. It is worth noting that he prefers uniform wiring. It all depends on the fishing location: Aqua Bit wobblers work well in large currents; Yo-Zuri are wonderful wobblers with a dive of up to half a meter.
4. On an underwater fly. Here you should select flies with different colors. An imitation wasp or bee may work on one body of water, but on another you may not catch anything with it. Therefore, you need to experiment and select a fly for a successful catch.

For catching grayling, baits such as wobblers and spinners (rotating spoons) are widely popular.

Rotating spinners

The attention of grayling can be attracted by such types of bait as:

• rotating spoons;
• flies;
• wobblers.

According to experts, trolling is considered the most effective method of catching the fish in question. If the purpose of fishing is to hunt for large specimens, then the bait must be of the appropriate size.

In this case, it is necessary to use large flies or heavy spoons. Small grayling are usually caught using small artificial flies.

This salmon fish rarely reaches large sizes, so specimens weighing from 400 to 500 grams are considered a good trophy.

Read more about spinners for grayling here.

Grayling feeds on a variety of insects, at all stages of their development. There is a very simple way to recognize the eating habits of grayling. The first fish caught with a spinning rod must be gutted and the contents of the stomach checked. Let's assume this is a flying insect, which means it needs to be caught on the surface. If you found deep-sea crustaceans, look for them in the near-bottom layers.

Spinner is the best bait

A spoon for catching grayling is one of the best baits. If you set yourself the task of catching only adult fish with a spinning rod, then use large spoons or a large fly of size 8.10. A smaller fly will catch a lot of small fish. But since grayling is not a large fish, a specimen weighing 400-500 grams will be a worthy trophy.

The size of the fish depends on the river. In my opinion, on those rivers where there is enough food, it is larger. In some central regions of the country, grayling fishing is generally prohibited. But fly fishing is more of a fly fishing topic.

Features of jigs for grayling

In order for your fishing to end successfully and with a rich catch, you must take into account the model of the chosen jig, color, size and shape.

After all, these are very important indicators on which the success or failure of the entire process depends. If the chosen bait looks unappetizing or is lost against the background of the water and bottom, then the fish will never be tempted by it and time will be wasted.

Form

Grayling responds best to jigs, which in appearance resemble a fusion of a jig and a fly. They are very catchy. Also, slightly flattened or flat baits work very well. They sink to the bottom smoothly, thereby attracting the attention of fish.

And they play very interestingly, quite realistically resembling drowned insects. You can take absolutely any form - the main thing is to play correctly and perform smooth and careful movements. Drop-shaped or oblong-shaped jigs performed well.

A jig in the shape of half a pellet with a brightly colored half of the body showed a very good result. Grayling loves it very much, so using it is almost a win-win option.

Color

You can take any color. You can try experimenting and see which color will best attract prey. Typically, the color is chosen depending on the body of water and the color of the water itself.

If it is dark and cloudy, then you should take light shades so that the jig does not get lost in the background and is noticeable. When the water is clean, transparent and the hunting is not very deep, then you can take darker models, they will stand out very favorably and will be able to interest grayling.

Of course, it is better to take natural colors - sand, dark red, yellow, gold, red, dark gray. But sometimes grayling prefers bolder colors - green, red, purple, blue. It all depends on his mood, so it’s better to take several different models with you and change them.

The best colors for fishing are:

• Yellow
• Red
• Black

Material

A variety of metals are used as manufacturing materials: copper, tungsten, tin, aluminum, copper. They are taken as a basis, with multi-colored threads, wool and even multi-colored feathers tied to them. All this allows you to look more attractive and provoke the fish to attack.

Tactics for catching winter grayling

In the first ice and on the last ice, grayling may experience bursts of activity - then it bites briskly and can approach the bait from some distance. The rest of the time, most often he stands still, so the bait has to be slipped under his nose. But how to do that?

Something about finding fish

To determine the exact location of the fish, you can use an echo sounder, drill “observation” holes and look into them (or lower an underwater camera there). But what to do if all this is missing?

Then you will have to look for fish “by touch.” And there is only one principle here - to take advantage of the very habit of grayling that was mentioned at the beginning of the article.

The first thing a fisherman needs to do is drill a number of holes in the middle of the hole, try to assess the strength of the current in them, and notice those where it is most noticeable. This is how the main stream is located.

It’s best not to be lazy and “select” the entire flow - along the entire length of the pit. Then all that remains is to drill it on both sides and find those places where the current disappears - this is where the fish usually stands.

If the bottom of the hole is relatively flat, then it will not be a bad idea to find its “walls” - fish can also stand here.

As a result, the number of holes above the pool may exceed a couple of dozen. But it's worth it.

Disguise

Grayling is not afraid of the grinding sound of an ice drill, and in general, does not like to leave their favorite place, so holes can be drilled without fear (although it’s probably not worth making too much noise on the ice - stomping loudly or talking).

Another thing is the harsh light that falls down when the hole is cleared of slush. This irritant has a stronger effect on grayling than sound. The fish immediately becomes alert, and you have to wait a long time until it calms down. Here it is better to adhere to the following tactics - do not remove the slush completely and even sprinkle it with snow, thereby darkening it. And to deliver the bait to the bottom, just take some kind of stick and make a small hole in the slush.

Be that as it may, seasoned grayling fishermen who have long trained their skills usually do without a shabalka.

This happens rarely, but still this nuance should be taken into account, and not go to the river until it is covered with snow.

Daily activity of winter grayling

It has been noticed that on different days the “biting schedule” of grayling is also different. In clear weather, it usually bites in the morning (knowledgeable fishermen advise showing up at the fishing spot before dark) and somewhat less actively in the evening. It can also bite during the day, but it is more likely to be random.

In cloudy weather, especially during a thaw, grayling can peck throughout the daylight hours. This is the most fertile time in winter fishing for this fish. However, this does not always happen, but only if the thaw lasts for several days.

Biting and fishing

Depending on how active the grayling is, its bite will be corresponding. A sluggish fish usually quietly tries the bait and it takes some time for it to swallow it and the nod to bend down. But it also happens that the grayling takes it powerfully - the whip bends into an arc and the fisherman feels the blow in the hand.

Once hooked, the fish always resists violently. But the fisherman doesn’t have time to “reel” it out, because the grayling’s lips are delicate and can be cut instantly with a hook; also, there can almost always be a snag in the riverbed, on which the fish can easily tangle the fishing line. Therefore, it needs to be fished out quickly, without unnecessary ceremony.

A few lines about equipment

It is clear that it is better to leave the expensive Swedish ice auger with no less expensive spherical knives at home, because in conditions of shallow depth and a pebble-rocky bottom they can easily become dull. It is best to take the domestic version with a couple of sets of spare knives and a screwdriver. And you don’t need a very wide auger for winter grayling fishing either - 120 mm is enough for your eyes. Grayling is not a bream, therefore, even if it is large, it will easily fit into such a hole, not to mention the brook specimens.

Another important nuance in catching grayling in winter is unhooking. In the beds of small, and not very small rivers, snags are a common occurrence. And it often happens that jigs and hooks get caught on them, and sometimes the first ones manage to get stuck between the stones. The release - whatever it is, is very helpful here.

And the most inventive fishermen, fishing along small rivers where the depth is shallow, have adapted to unhooking the bait using a special “device” made from an old telescopic antenna from the receiver, to the end of which a hook with a flyer is attached (a kind of improvised hook). With this thing you can unhook a jig, or you can also reel in a fish.

Fishing for grayling in winter on Lake Baikal

On Lake Baikal, grayling gravitate towards coastal waters, so fishing here is somewhat easier. In search of food, grayling also comes to deep-sea areas. Fishing for grayling in winter on Lake Baikal is permitted only with a license. One angler can catch twenty-five fish, which in itself is not so little. In winter, there are more grayling in the lake due to fish that come from river tributaries. The fish actively feed under the ice and, accordingly, bite well.

If on rivers grayling looks for places where there is less current and deeper, then on a lake it prefers areas where there is more food and is safer. There are two subspecies of this wonderful fish in the lake: white and black grayling.

Especially a lot of fish accumulate in the mouths of rivers flowing into the lake. Here, a lot of garbage is carried away with the current of water, and excellent feeding places for grayling are formed. The second place where you are guaranteed to find grayling on Lake Baikal is an underwater hag or a rocky shoal. Of course, not every fisherman will tell you about such places, but you can learn about them from the captains of Baikal ships - who, if not them, would know where the shallows are on the lake.

Grayling also gathers near the islands - Bezymyanny, Golenky, etc. Finally, fish can be found near the capes.

Flies for catching grayling in winter must be made on hooks with barbs, otherwise derailments cannot be avoided. You should not hang many hooks on the tackle. The fish gives the main fight when they try to get it into the hole and the extra hooks begin to cling to the ice. As a result, either the grayling breaks off or the extra flies come off.

On Baikal, jigs and small winter lures have proven themselves to be excellent. To enhance the attractiveness of the bait, you should attach a piece of Baikal goby to it.

There are no special requirements for gear on the lake. Most often they use “Finnish” fishing rods or omul “moths”. White grayling weighs more than its black “brother”, but offers much weaker resistance to the fisherman. Throughout the day, grayling moves at different depths. In the morning and evening the fish are at the very bottom, during the day they rise almost to the ice.

Grayling fishing in winter is perhaps the most interesting type of fishing.

Of course, you should go to work well equipped, dressed in accordance with all the requirements of winter fishing, you need to take an ice ax and an extension cord with you to break through the thickness of the ice. All your efforts will be rewarded when you take grayling out of the hole - a beautiful and noble fish.

Fishing process and recommendations

An echo sounder is used to determine the exact location of the fish. You need to make observation holes and look into them or lower the underwater camera. If you do not have this equipment, then you should do the following:

1. Drill holes in the middle of the hole. Determine the strength of the current. Find the place where it is strongest. This is how the based jet is determined.
2. Determine the entire flow throughout the pit.
3. It is drilled on both sides and those areas where there is no flow are found. There should be fish in these places.

The result is 15-20 holes. It is also worth exploring more than just one hole, but checking adjacent areas with shallow depth. Usually he goes there.

Grayling is not afraid of the grinding of an ice ax. He doesn't like to leave his home, so don't be afraid to drill holes. However, noisy stomping and talking is prohibited.

For grayling, a strong irritant is the light that falls down after the hole is cleaned. The fish becomes alert very quickly and it takes time for it to calm down. Here you should adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Do not remove all the slush, but sprinkle it with snow to darken it.
2. To place the bait on the bottom, you can take the bait and make a small hole in the sludge.

The bite will depend on the activity of the fish. If it is sluggish, then it quietly tries the bait and you need to wait a while for it to swallow it. It happens that the fish powerfully takes the bait, and the whip bends into an arc. When hooked, the fish actively and violently resists. It must survive quickly, since the lips of grayling are very delicate and can quickly be damaged by a hook.

Equipment you should take with you:

• Screwdriver;
• Set of knives;
• Auger 120 mm.

Another subtlety when fishing for grayling is the release. It is necessary because there are snags in small and medium-sized rivers. Jigs and hooks often get caught on them and get stuck.

With your own hands

Making a fly for grayling with your own hands is not as difficult as it seems to novice fishermen. This handicraft is so exciting that for some it becomes the same hobby as fishing itself.

We present to your attention step-by-step instructions for making a typical fly for grayling fishing. In order to knit it you will need a small set of materials and tools:

• vice;
• scissors;
• tweezers;
• feathers;
• thin threads;
• dubbing or natural wool;
• beads;
• sharp hook;
• waterproof glue.

The manufacturing process must be carried out in the following sequence:

1. A hook with a bead pre-attached to it is clamped in a vice.
2. From the bead to the bend, a backing is formed from a dark, preferably black, thread.
3. A tail is formed from a rooster feather and secured with a thread along the entire length of the forearm, the excess is cut off.
4. The body is formed from dubbing or natural wool. In this case, the fluffy material is laid together with the thread.
5. A train of rooster feathers is formed around the head and secured with thread.
6. The excess is cut off, then the fly is glued with waterproof glue.

Search for grayling in summer

When planning to catch grayling, it is important to remember that the most successful areas for this activity will be areas of water with a current, as well as the boundaries of a fast and slow stream, where a reverse current is formed. Fishing in still water, as well as in bays, is unpromising, but on rapids and rifts, grayling is constantly found

Grayling is attracted to any area on the river where there is a barrier to the water flow, so you should pay attention to areas with stones, snags, and breakers. Grayling also likes to stand under small waterfalls

As for the large grayling, it chooses only deep areas of water with a rocky bottom for parking. Large grayling avoids strong currents, as well as places where the bottom is abundantly overgrown with vegetation. Closer to dusk, it can approach shallows and the coastal zone, where it actively feeds on larvae and insects that have fallen into the water.

IMPORTANT! In summer, it is not difficult to determine where grayling are located. This fish always reveals itself, especially in sunny weather, by the breakers that it forms while it picks up insects from the surface of the water.

In addition, grayling can even jump out of the water trying to catch a flying insect over the water surface.

It should also be noted that grayling is an unpredictable fish, which significantly complicates the choice of bait for fishing. So, for example, during the period of mass emergence of insects, fly fishing for grayling begins. Artificial flies or insects caught on the shore are used as bait. More often, anglers use gray flies, but note that grayling can ignore artificial baits, especially if they are not hungry.

In summer, you can start fishing for grayling from dawn until about 9 a.m. and in the late afternoon; the best bite begins an hour before dark. Note that at night during a full moon, grayling can feed all night long, but only on condition that there is a light wind that creates small ripples in the pond.

Types

Some features of the bait, its structure, dimensions and striking similarity to real food, give the tool a whole list of advantages, compared to many other types of artificial baits. These facts justify the advisability of using a fly for grayling under most fishing conditions.

1. First of all, I would like to note such an advantage of the bait as its versatility. The capricious and timid grayling is not always highly active in areas fished by anglers. But in addition to catching grayling, by-catch of chub, ide and trout, and on some rivers lenka and taimen, you can quite well compensate for temporary setbacks.
2. The range of choice and relatively low price are also one of the important advantages of the nozzle.
3. This also includes a variety of gear, in tandem with which you can fish comfortably and productively.
4. The compactness of a large number of imitators, ease of installation and long service life give baits another significant advantage.
5. And, of course, the advantage is that the fisherman has the opportunity to make a fly for grayling with his own hands according to individual requirements and preferences.

Insect simulators are divided into two large groups, which determine the characteristics of their use. There are dry and wet types, radically different from each other in their performance characteristics. Dry or riding flies are designed for fishing from the surface of the water. It has positive buoyancy and lush plumage. Its appearance imitates an insect that has fallen on the water: flies, butterflies, bloodworms, dragonflies and grasshoppers.

A wet fly or bottom fly is heavier than water and has a more voluminous appearance. The type resembles a beetle, an aquatic larva, the so-called nymph, and an insect pupa or a living caddisfly. Conducting this type of simulation is carried out in the water column or near-bottom water horizons. Consequently, even by the appearance of the simulator, the fisherman, knowing about the peculiarities of the formation of the main groups of baits, can select a fly for the fishing conditions required by his situation.

Models of the most catchy jigs for grayling

It is difficult to find catchable jigs from an unknown manufacturer. The following brands are considered the most popular among fishermen.

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Every avid fisherman undoubtedly has his own secrets for successful fishing. Over the course of conscious fishing, I myself have found quite a few ways to improve the bite. I share my TOP:

1. Bite activator. Stimulates a strong appetite in fish, attracting them even in cold water. It's all due to the pheromones included in its composition. It’s a pity that Rosprirodnadzor wants to ban its sale.
2. Correct selection of tackle. Read the relevant manuals for a specific type of tackle on the pages of my website.
3. Pheromone-based lures.

You can get the rest of the secrets of successful fishing for free by reading my other materials on the site.

Fishing

Most jigs are made from tungsten rather than lead, resulting in products that are much lighter and cheaper. Fishermen use them to catch cautious fish and save money. So a drop with a hole with a diameter of 2.0 mm. and weighing 0.11 g

costs about 13 rubles. In this case, the production uses hooks of the Hayabusa brand (Japan) and galvanic coating of gold, copper, black, nickel and silver. But drops with a diameter of 5-6 mm and a weight of 2.95 g are 3-4 times more expensive.

Lumicom

• This is also a manufacturer of tungsten jigs in a low price category.
• The most popular model is “Female Ant d. 3.0".
• It matches the size of this insect and imitates its behavior as much as possible.

• The company produces various fishing accessories and baits.
• The main material for manufactured jigs is tungsten.
• The products are very catchy, but their cost varies between 40-50 rubles per 1 piece.
• Thus, tungsten ones with a faceted ball and loop do not lose strength at the point of attachment, weigh about 0.25 g and, due to their flickering edges, attract prey.

Lucky John

The company has been producing winter and summer jigs for over 30 years. The high quality of the products is what fishermen love. Jig "Lucky John 20-s" - a Latvian-made devil weighing up to ¼ g

and with hooks No. 18, having a triangular shape and a loop. Price – up to 140 rub. If you need a set of 10 pieces of large jigs for 250 rubles, you should pay attention to the model “LJ13050-139”. This is a tungsten product coated with a polymer composition with a diameter of 5 mm

and weighing 1.3 g. The jig is strong and durable.

Grayling fishing in December. Great time for fishing in winter.

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• 1 Grayling fishing in December. 1.0.1 Grayling mooring sites.
• 1.0.2 Gear.
• 1.0.3 Choosing a jig.
• 1.0.4 Playing with bait.
• 1.0.5 Bite.
• 1.0.6 Grayling fishing time in December.

In winter, catching grayling in December is not the most difficult thing. It catches perfectly, you just need to find a parking spot and the right bait that will interest the fish.

December is considered the most prosperous of the winter months for catching grayling, since at this time the stormy autumn feeding season has not yet ended. Grayling is generally quite hungry on its own, constantly looking for something, roaming around somewhere. But finding it is quite difficult in winter.

Before wintering, it goes to the deepest places of rivers, enters holes and stays near their edges. He doesn't like places that are too overgrown with algae and tries to avoid them. Look only for holes with a clean bottom, otherwise fishing will not bode well.

Grayling mooring sites.

Once you find a grayling site, don’t drill too many holes. Having definitely stumbled upon a school, just one hole is enough for you to catch a considerable amount of this fish.

The sun should not penetrate under the water through the hole, so for better shading, you should scoop out the ice slush so that its sharp edges do not cut your fishing line, and then sprinkle it tightly with snow, making only a small hole for lowering the equipment.

If the ice is not thick, then you don’t even have to use a drill; take an ice pick and punch a small hole.

After all, to catch grayling you don’t need wide holes, considering the size of these small fish. Do not make any noise when fishing, grayling is extremely shy, every little thing can scare it away, so try to remain quiet.

Tackle.

Despite its small size, grayling is quite strong. Yes, if you also take into account that you have to catch it from great depths, then you will need durable tackle. Choose a strong rod with a good handle and a strong whip.

In order for grayling fishing to be successful in December, place a nod on the rod that is long, soft and plays smoothly. You cannot use a thick fishing line, as the visibility of the fishing line is very confusing for the grayling. But at the same time, the fishing line must be strong so that a dodgy fish can be lifted from great depths without consequences. The best cross-sectional diameter of the fishing line is 0.14 millimeters.

Grayling can be caught from the ice only with a fishing rod with a nod; float gear is not suitable for it, since the bait must be constantly in motion. If you are going to go to a river where there is no ice, then you can use donks there, but it is still better to catch December grayling from the ice with a nod. This option is the most promising.

Choosing a jig.

Grayling can be caught using small jigs of dull and dark colors, but always with a bait. Bloodworms or maggots are used as bait, or various artificial flies of dark green or yellow color can be used.

By the way, you can use jigs that are made in the form of a front sight; they can even be used without using an attachment. To increase fishing efficiency, you can use so-called garlands, when several different jigs with different baits are placed on one tackle.

Playing with bait.

The bait should be played smoothly in the form of rises and falls. It is best to carry out these movements without stopping. Pauses for catching grayling are not needed, since it takes the bait exclusively while moving. Therefore, stopping the bait will only alert the fish, and this should not be allowed.

In December, grayling, although active and hungry, does not like to run after bait for a long time. He likes it better when the bait itself is right under his nose, here he won’t miss it, he’ll grab it right away.

Bite.

The grayling bite in December is sharp, but requires hooking, after which you should not give it any slack, otherwise it will quickly free itself from the hook, spitting it out with ease.

Grayling fishing time is in December.

You can catch grayling at sunset or from early morning before sunrise. In warm, cloudy weather, this fish can be caught throughout the daylight hours.

Where can you find grayling in winter?

Fish prefers clean waters. It cannot be found in a stagnant and dirty river; it does not like it and is not found in river areas with stones and moss. You can find it in transparent pools with a sandy, rocky, rocky, or pebble bottom. Prefers places with reaches. It is often found near holes and can hide behind large stones. In the river it sticks to flat places where there is a current. When unfrozen riffles appear on the river, you can fish it near the ice edge.

Not every pool will allow fish to spend the winter. To find fish in winter you need:

1. Drill a couple of holes at the entrance to the pool, then three in the middle, and two at the end. Make the interval between each hole more than 30 cm. The more holes you drill, the more opportunities you have to come home with a catch.
2. Do not start fishing right away, but need to make control casts for a few minutes into each hole to check for the presence of fish. It is better to start with the first drilled hole. If there is no bite, this indicates the absence of grayling in these areas of the river.
3. If there is a catch, but it is small, then you need to return to this place in the evening.

Important! Holes must be drilled at the border of holes and depressions, not far from the stream flow - these are the most favorite sites for grayling

How to make the tackle “play”

You cannot hope for a high catch if you simply choose the right jig. To increase the likelihood of a successful fishing outcome, you need to familiarize yourself with the options for attracting grayling.

There are several effective ways:

1. Smoothly pull up and also smoothly lower.
2. Lower the bait to the bottom and tap rhythmically.
3. Slowly lower the bait to the bottom, and also slowly raise it, but with light, smooth rocking.
4. Lower, move a little and smoothly lift the jig by 3-5 cm, and lower again.
5. Raise it slowly, without any swaying, to a height of 30-40 cm, and lower it again.

To implement this or that method of play, it is necessary to accurately measure the fishing line, the bait must fall to the desired depth in the correct position (not lie or hang too high).

Popular tackle for grayling fishing

The most popular methods of catching grayling in our time are spinning and fly fishing. In addition, fish can be caught well using a float rod with special equipment. And in winter, from under the ice, grayling take small jigs.

Light and ultralight class spinning rods are best suited for grayling fishing. Since the fish prefers miniature baits, weighing 3-7 grams. In most rivers and lakes, the optimal spinner for grayling is a spinner number 00 or number 0. The wiring is carried out closer to the surface or into the inlets.

Moreover, it is better to choose a wiring style that is uniform and slowest. In addition to small spinners, it is worth stocking up on miniature oscillating spoons - for the longest cast. The reel must be selected with a system for easy line release from the spool. And the fishing line itself, the most optimal, is braided with a diameter of 0.1-0.12 mm. It will allow you to make long casts and compete with a trophy specimen.

In the summer, when grayling hunts for numerous insects, it is successfully caught by fly fishing. The flies are miniature and similar to insects that live in the area. It has been noticed that in clear water, fish are better caught using bait of natural colors. And when they ask how to catch grayling in cloudy water, experienced fishermen answer: “Bright flies, yellow or green, acidic in color.”

When fishing for grayling with modern float gear, there is one important feature. In order not to spook the fish, the fishing rod is equipped with a transparent float half filled with water.

It is not noticeable for cautious grayling, and allows you to make fairly long and accurate casts. When fishing with a float, insects, worms, and larvae that live in this reservoir are used as bait.

Reviews from fishermen about catching grayling with a jig

User Andrey writes that a jig for grayling is the best option, because he loves it very much and always rushes. Fishing with it is very simple and does not require special knowledge, which is why I chose a jig. I always take it with me fishing, there’s a bite, and I catch some big fish. Sometimes you have to wait a long time, but if you change the hole or change the jig to a brighter one, the problem disappears. Grade:

User Dmitry writes that this bait is his favorite, especially for winter fishing, because in the summer it is better to fish with animal or plant baits. In winter, catching grayling is very difficult, but jigs make the task much easier, because they are very attractive and really work perfectly. Grade:

User Nikolay writes that he often uses such baits when fishing. Indeed, with them, grayling is caught with a bang, sometimes you don’t even have to wait. I threw it in, played a little and the bite started. It has never happened before that there was stagnation; if one model does not work, then by changing it, the process goes like clockwork. Grade:

User Alexey writes that he really likes to catch grayling and has recently started using everyone’s favorite jigs. At first it was a little difficult, because you need to play correctly and not make sudden movements, but over time I got used to it, and the process began. I always return home with a cage full of spoils. Grade:

User Ivan writes that he has used it only a few times, and the results are indeed very good. It bites regularly and it’s quite easy to fish, it’s not a bait, but everyone’s dream. Grade:

User Dmitry writes that the jig works well. Grayling was caught, but other fish also bit, rarely, but sometimes I caught perch. There are different models in the arsenal, I tried everything, red and yellow suit the colors best, grayling loves them very much. Grade:

User Lesha writes that he doesn’t use store-bought jigs, he prefers to make them with his own hands, it’s cheaper and more catchy. The results are very different, sometimes you had to return without anything, and sometimes it was constantly biting, you just have time to pull it out. It all depends on the place of hunting, the degree of hunger of the fish itself, and the shape of the bait. Grade:

Catching grayling with a jig is not only very simple, but also exciting. This process can give a lot of pleasant emotions and lift your spirits. Especially if the catch is large and pleasing to the eye. The process itself is quite simple and does not require impossible or complex tasks; the main thing is to play the game smoothly, measuredly and slowly, and not to forget to probe all layers of water in search of the best place.