Pike perch is one of the most common predators living in the reservoirs of our country. This fish has enormous industrial value, and catching it is not only beneficial, but also a pleasure.
Almost every fisherman sooner or later encounters a fanged one and admires its agility and excitement when catching it. Due to the peculiarities of their behavior, jig baits are most often used when catching pike perch.
About pike perch and its habits
As mentioned earlier, pike perch is a desirable predator among spinning fishermen and a formidable predator for young fish, the morals of which are legendary among many fishermen. This fish leads a sedentary lifestyle.
Pike perch spends most of its time at the bottom, where it hunts and rests. Spawning of pike perch begins in early April and ends in early May. Spawning is also characterized by a long feeding period, which plays into the hands of many fishermen. Pike perch is not a picky fish. It is only important to correctly determine the places of its parking.
This predator can be caught with almost all existing baits designed for catching predators. It is also worth noting that pike perch’s appetite is simply brutal. It definitely exceeds the appetite of perch and often even pike. Mostly pike perch are caught using silicone baits and jig tackle, which will be discussed further.
Pike perch sites on the river depending on water level
Pike perch bite on silicone almost every time of the year. This fish does not hibernate and is active during periods of zhora, which take place in early spring (from late March to mid-May) and autumn (from late August to late October). After this, the pike perch begins to experience some kind of calm.
The fish adapts a little to the cold and already during the freeze-up period begins to show its former activity. Thus, catching pike perch is always possible throughout the year, but it is important to pay special attention to baits, because the outcome of the entire fishing will completely depend on them.
Pike-perch stops in large bodies of water - this is important to consider when fishing for fangs using silicone
How and when to catch pike perch at different times of the year
Pike perch is one of the most valuable commercial fish found in our water bodies. Almost every angler dreams of catching such a trophy. Fishing for pike perch always brings a lot of surprises, thanks to which it arouses constant interest and a lot of emotions. Finding the habitats of pike perch is already half the success. He may be in a certain place, but not show himself for a long time, and then suddenly appear from his hiding places. It does not choose any body of water to live in, but prefers a large water area of large rivers and does not settle in small stagnant reservoirs.
Winter fishing for pike perch (fishing for pike perch in winter)
By mid-winter, pike perch begin to gather in groups in the deepest areas and rarely change their usual feeding areas.
However, it is almost impossible to determine exactly the time period and type of bait in advance. He begins to hunt for food only when he gets hungry. If the pike perch is hungry, it swims throughout the pond and pounces on everything that might resemble food. To find a winter resting place for pike perch, the fisherman has to move around a lot to cover the maximum area of the reservoir. It is worth collecting fishing gear when the good weather has lasted for several days and the air temperature does not drop below -10? C. In bad weather, pike perch tries to hide in the depths.
In winter, you need to look for pike perch on rifts and edges, among drifts and snags, in holes and on hills near the river bed. Until the reservoir is covered with a layer of ice, it will be in the same places as in the fall. Its behavior in winter is difficult to predict - it can bite well not only in frosty, clear weather, but also when heavy snow falls. It is not too sensitive to cold and leads an active life during the winter months. They catch pike perch using bottom tackle and mugs, but the most effective fishing is using a float rod with a jig.
Fishing for pike perch in the spring (fishing for pike perch in the spring)
At the very beginning of spring, it is quite difficult to spot pike perch.
It is located in the near-bottom layers for a significant part of the day. To find parking, many anglers use an echo sounder. This way, by the way, you can find a camp of smaller fish. Near it there may well be a hungry predator - pike perch. After the snow melts, during a flood, the pre-spawning feast begins. It lasts 10-14 days and ends with May spawning. During spawning, pike perch remains active and readily bites on all baits. This is directly related to the fact that at this time he guards his eggs and sees any approaching object as a potential threat. When the pike perch heads to the spawning grounds, it may stop for a while near the holes. In such places, small fish are still waiting for warming, and pike perch are not averse to feeding on them.
At such times, you can use any bait, and their color does not matter to the pike perch. It does not distinguish colors well, especially at depth. Attractants really help to interest him, since pike perch’s sense of smell is much better developed than that of most fish. Before spawning, it is recommended to use small baits, because... By this time, the females’ belly is already filled with caviar.
Fishing for pike perch in summer (fishing for pike perch in summer)
Summer is a very active time in the life of pike perch, when it maximally enjoys clean, warm water, well saturated with oxygen.
His favorite places are deep holes, slopes, dam outlets, and whirlpools. He chooses places littered with stones or fallen branches, located on the approaches to shallow water. Pike perch is the same aggressive and insatiable predator as pike. The only difference between them is the time they go hunting. Pike prefers to hunt during the day, and pike perch arranges its ambushes and chases mainly at night. Very often, pike perch hunt as a whole flock: some of them hide in shelters and wait for others to catch their prey.
Not all pike perch gather in schools. Basically, small fish weighing up to one kilogram are combined. The larger ones often live alone. They wait out the heat in the deep layers, hiding in the shade of trees closer to the surface. When the fisherman manages to find a place where the pike perch begins to bite, then a series of bites can be expected. It is best to use active baits - live and artificial. Lures with noise capsules give good results. If you use them when trolling, you can find the parking lot quite quickly.
Fishing for pike perch in the fall (fishing for pike perch in the fall)
Autumn fishing for pike perch begins in late August, when the bite intensifies significantly.
By the end of September and until the beginning of November, a fairly long feeding period continues, during which pike perch actively accumulates reserves for the winter. At the beginning of autumn, jig fishing is very popular and brings excellent results. It allows you to successfully catch pike perch, which gradually move from the coastal surface layers to deeper places located away from the shore. The most successful autumn month is October, when it is not yet cold enough and the fish are still feeding. At such times, autumn fishing for pike perch is often successful not in holes, but around them at a slightly shallower depth.
By mid-November, the bite gradually subsides, but a few days or weeks before freeze-up it flares up with renewed vigor. Such fishing brings quite hefty trophies and it is unwise to miss such a wonderful opportunity. The greatest chance of finding pike perch is in holes. They cannot be called only winter ones; pike perch often find themselves in the depressions of the bottom relief even in summer. Another characteristic place of permanent habitat are the areas where the channel turns.
Fishing for pike perch
Catching pike perch as a very active and aggressive predator is extremely interesting.
Even a long search for fish in a body of water brings very interesting experiences to fishermen trying to unravel the mysteries of this fish. A solid catch brings special joy, which is a reward for patience and perseverance. On our website you can see a lot of interesting materials that tell you about the intricacies of fishing for pike perch in our reservoirs. We have collected a lot of useful tips from anglers with many years of experience who consider this type of fishing one of the most interesting and exciting.
How to catch pike perch: what gear and equipment to use
A fisherman going for pike perch must be equipped especially carefully.
This strong, agile and toothy fish places serious demands on the strength and reliability of the tackle. If rather rough equipment is suitable for catching pike, then with pike perch the situation is completely different. One of the main fishing tools is considered to be a spinning rod, which can be used to catch pike perch both from the shore and from a boat. The rod should be tough, durable, but not long (for a boat from 2.10 to 2.40 m, for the shore - from 2.7 to 3.0 m). Experienced fishermen often use a nylon cord instead of fishing line, which transmits even the weakest fish bite much better.
You should stock up on a large number of different baits: wobblers, twisters, vibrotails. When fishing with a spinning rod, a jig bait gives excellent results. Its value depends on the strength of the current, depth and topography of the given reservoir.
One of the requirements for equipment is ease of use, because... sometimes you have to make more than a hundred casts before you locate the pike perch. If the rod is too long, the gear and movements of the bait are poorly felt. If it’s too short, you won’t be able to cast the desired distance.
What to catch pike perch with: what bait and what bait is suitable
In the summer, there is no need to feed the pike perch, and in winter it is not done often.
Its main food is small fish that live in its pond, so it is believed that it is better to feed the fish with the simplest bait, and the predators watching it will definitely follow. Pike perch can be caught well on live and artificial baits. Fish with red fins – rudd and perch – are especially preferred. Some fishermen buy the most common sprat - and the pike perch bites it perfectly. The anatomical feature of pike perch is a rather narrow throat, so all baits should be long and narrow.
Attracting pike perch with porridge or bread is completely useless. For it you should prepare white fish fry, worms, frogs, lamprey larvae, and small crustaceans. To gain the pike perch’s confidence in the bait, it must be caught in its native body of water.
If purchased fish, fresh meat, liver, herring, shrimp, squid are used for bait, then they need to be ground in a meat grinder. It is necessary that the bait is distributed in the water in the form of a train. To prevent it from being washed out of the feeder, it is better to add steamed cereal or breadcrumbs to it.
The principle of choosing jig baits for pike perch depending on fishing conditions
Choosing the right bait to catch any fish is an art. Although pike perch is not one of the pickiest fish, it definitely has certain taste preferences, so you need to carefully choose a silicone bait before fishing, and also choose the right jig tackle.
So, let's consider the most important factors on the basis of which the right choice of rubber bait is made when catching fanged fish.
Selection of baits for pike perch depending on the body of water
The choice of bait based on the characteristics of the reservoir where fishing will be done is important.
In particular, it is necessary to determine what kind of relief, depth and current the reservoir has.
If the reservoir is relatively shallow and does not have a large current, like most small ponds and rivers, then the choice should be given to microjig.
Almost always the same micro-pike perch goes to microjig
If the reservoir has a depth of 3 to 5 meters, as well as a medium-fast current, then a medium jig weighing from 10 to 20 grams is perfect. In most cases, the bait itself is an edible vibrotail or made from ordinary rubber, 5 to 10 cm long, brightly colored.
If the reservoir is characterized by relatively deep depth and fast current, then large models of silicone baits on jig heads from 20 to 35 grams are perfect. The bait itself, a vibrotail, worm, slug, or foam fish, should have medium or large sizes from 10 to 15 cm.
Small and medium slugs are used on offsets and with bullet-type loads when fishing for pike perch in snags on rivers
It is necessary to choose the weight and size of the bait by correlating them with the depth, size and characteristics of the flow of the reservoir, since it is precisely these features that affect the game of the bait, the speed of its penetration, the accuracy of the fall, etc.
Depending on the time of day
Time of day is also an important criterion that should be taken into account when choosing pike perch bait. As you know, pike perch is capable of hunting both during the daytime and at night.
Typically, anglers catch pike perch during daylight hours, but night fishing can also show high results.
For daytime fishing, you can choose a vibrotail of bright colors: red, orange, yellow. These are the most favorite colors of pike perch, especially in clear water.
During night fishing, spinning fishermen slightly change their tactics. They prefer to choose jigging rubber impregnated with flavors. Acid colors and also rubber in the form of edible slugs and worms also work well at night, but to use it you need to have good command of the tackle in order to make the game as attractive and unique as possible. These are passive baits without their own animation and the fisherman sets the game for them.
Depending on the time of year
Pike perch is a predator that can be caught successfully throughout the year. In most cases, when fishing for pike perch, preference is given to baits of bright colors.
In the mud that appears on the bottom from playing with the bait, the pike perch will not react so sharply to the brightness of the bait, but on the contrary, it will see and show interest. However, sometimes the choice is given in favor of other baits.
In spring and autumn, when fishing for pike perch, anglers equip their gear with rather aggressive colored vibrotails, with an active game of their own, because they show the greatest efficiency.
The vibrotail not only allows for active fishing at different depths of the reservoir, depending on the weight of the jig head, but is also very inexpensive compared to other rubber baits.
Also in spring and autumn, foam fish of medium and large sizes are popular. These baits quickly sink to the bottom and can rarely catch on third-party water bodies, because they are usually equipped with single jig heads, offset hooks, and, much less often, double hooks. The most catchy colors are purple, blue, white-red and orange.
Spring and autumn pike perch prefer aggressive colors
In summer, catching pike perch is made difficult by a deterioration in its appetite, overgrowing of reservoirs and unfavorable weather. For daytime summer fishing, it is customary to choose non-provocative colors: brown, gray, black, green. Smaller foam rubbers, nozzles in the form of large insects or worms are used, but for them you need to have special animation skills
Pike perch in a river environment
The habitats of pike perch are whirlpools, pits and steep rivers. Preference is given to places where it is easy to hide - snags and cluttered areas. Pike perch likes to be closer to the bottom - preferably sandy, especially in places where there is a sharp change in depth. Closer to the surface, this fish rises on calm evenings. For hunting, it can penetrate into shallow water.
Tactics for catching pike perch have their own characteristics, depending on the type of reservoir. For example, on a river, to fish, fishermen move in a boat along the current, and baits are sent to depths with a slow current.
Equipment and rigs for jig baits
An important point for spinning fishing is the correct assembly of the gear, which includes mounting the bait and choosing a certain type of bait among the rest.
Despite the fact that there are a huge variety of jig baits, they are installed identically in most cases, but you can use several different options in which different baits are installed in different situations.
The most common installations of silicone baits when fishing for pike perch are the classic jig head and Cheburashka.
Installation on Cheburashka
Hinged mounting on an eared sinker
Rigid mounting on jig head
So-called spaced installations are also used. So, there are two most common types of spaced jig installation: Carolina and Texas. Let's look at both options in more detail.
Texas rig
Texas is the most popular type of jig rig when fishing for pike perch among snags and stones.
The Texas mounting method involves directly connecting a fishing line to a jig tackle on which a silicone bait is attached. An offset hook is used for installation.
Correct placement of the bait on the offset machine
It is important to note that this bait is attached in the following way: its tip is threaded with a hook and drawn close to the eye of the hook, to the sinker located on the jig.
This equipment does not require any special skill to make it. It is enough just to firmly tie the end of the fishing line or the leash at its end to the jig, and then attach the bait itself.
Carolina rig
The second type of spaced rig is Carolina. This is a much more complex type of equipment, requiring the angler to be able to work with knots and choose the right leash.
The installation consists of attaching the end of the main fishing line first to a bullet-shaped sinker, which will be separated from the hook through a bead, and then attaching a leash in the form of a piece of fishing line/flur to the same sinker.
It should be thinner than the main one, but do not forget that the tackle must be strong in order to withstand fish or hooks among the stones - the fanged one’s favorite anchorage.
When catching large pike perch, it makes sense to use a thin metal leash, which will be much more rational and reliable, given the sharpness of the predator’s teeth and its ability to freely damage the fishing line and, as a result, break off.
Then a hook with silicone or foam rubber bait is attached to the end of the already tied leash. Despite the fact that this installation is more complex, it shows good results in bottom fishing for pike perch.
When the hook is loosely mounted with the bait from the sinker, the play of the bait changes a little and becomes more interesting, which undoubtedly attracts pike perch.
Top 10 best silicone baits for pike perch
This selection will present the most popular jig baits, made of silicone or foam rubber, which have shown excellent results when catching pike perch.
IAM Format Pioneer 88 mm F17
This bait is excellent for catching pike perch in the bottom areas of reservoirs with a high level of aquatic vegetation. The color of the bait is not aggressive, despite the presence of a red tint, concentrated on the belly of the fish.
The green base ensures the plausibility of the visual perception of the bait. The pike perch perceives it as a wounded fish, a fry of bleak or perch, which are precisely its potential prey.
Mikado Fishunter
This is an excellent option for a vibrating tail for catching pike perch in open water at any time of the year.
The vibrotail shows an excellent game, and it can also be used to fish not only the bottom, but also the middle layers of the reservoir. The interesting range of coloring of the model does not alarm the predator, but on the contrary is made more effective due to the stripes on the back.
In the water, the vibrotail is very reminiscent of a small gudgeon - this is exactly what pike perch feeds near the bottom.
Pontoon21 Awaruna and a copy of Kosadaka Awaruna
The vibrotail is made of high-quality silicone and has a very decent weight for such baits - 2 grams.
The form factor and quality of the rubber used allows you to fish not only the bottom, but also the middle layers of the reservoir. The model is used a little less frequently for surface fishing, but with it it is better not to use such bright colors of bait, because they will alert the fish. And pike perch is rarely found in the upper layers of the reservoir.
This model is perfect for fishing in spring and autumn, when pike perch pays special attention to bright baits and is not as shy as in summer. Also, this jig bait works effectively for pike perch at night, but for this it is better to choose flavored edible vibrotails.
Tsuribito Supersoft
An excellent bait for fishing on rivers with moderate currents, which contributes to the best performance of this model.
The vibrotail performs well in interaction with a small current - this makes its play more believable. This model is treated with salt and attractant, which give a special aroma that a predator feels in the water.
Also, on rivers with weak currents, this aroma will spread smoothly and it will be much easier for a predator to find the bait.
Lucky John Pro Series Ballist
The wonderful series of spinning lures from Lucky John never ceases to amaze. This time, twisters in the form of worms, which have more than once helped spinners in catching pike perch in bottom areas, also made it to the top.
Twisters in the shape of worms are less popular than simple foam fish or silicone fish. This is rather a bait recommended for anglers who have at least some experience in jigging. Runaway worms, slugs and other insects require greater realism in the water, which will directly depend on the angler's bait animation skills.
These worms are also impregnated with salt, which makes the predator show greater interest and attracts it from particularly long distances, in combination with the vibration emitted by the bait and the turbidity raised from the bottom.
Select Bugz 3.2
This is a rather interesting silicone model of a bait, effective for catching pike perch, made in the shape of a centipede. While guiding near the bottom stones, the effect of a centipede moving along the bottom is formed.
This incredibly attracts both zander and perch. The silicone has a good action and is treated with salt, which makes it possible to catch a predator that smells the bait from a long distance.
The price for the line of baits from this manufacturer is reasonable. Recommended for fishing in bodies of water with standing water or weak currents.
Rubicon Amal Twister
An ideal bait for catching pike perch in clear water in the spring. Excellent for moderate fishing on the bottom, simulating a small fry or larva.
The model is made of environmentally friendly material and also has a good weight for a silicone product - 2.5 grams. This helps the bait fly further when cast, also making it more resistant to current and the changes in play that come with it.
Keitech Easy Shiner
Well-known among spinning fishermen and a rather bright bait, it works both when fishing in sunny weather and when fishing on a cloudy day. Works great during the spring and summer fishing season.
The bait is made of high-quality materials, therefore it is very resistant to repeated installation. Shows an incredible game, which is responded to not only by pike perch, but also by large perch, as well as small pike.
Soft lures Akkoi Diplomat
The vibrator is designed for catching pike perch in clear water. Excellent for spinning pike perch in the spring and autumn seasons. The bait has a length of about 12 cm, which is a decent indicator for catching pike perch. The model is designed for fishing near-bottom areas with increased current. The color of the bait can be used to catch pike perch on a cloudy summer day.
Lucky John Pro Series Minnow
And our rating of zander rubber is completed by an excellent bait from Lucky John, which is in some ways universal for catching many predators in various conditions.
The coloring of the model is not provocative and does not frighten the predator. Externally, the fish looks like a small gudgeon, roach, which pike perch is used to feeding on. This bait is suitable for both aggressive jerking and moderate, uniform fishing.
Open water
Spring fishing for pike perch can be very successful before spawning, but this period is very short and you need to catch five to seven days of this bite. Typically, the entire period of fishing for pike perch in the spring lasts from April to mid-May. And somewhere around this time, there may be a few days of zander feeding. True, during this period it is necessary to take into account restrictions on the spawning ban . Therefore, you need to know the Rules, naturally, for each specific region. In spring, it is better to catch pike perch using jig baits .
Mid-May is a bad time to catch pike perch. At this time, he protects his offspring, almost without eating. He only takes small change, and then rarely.
Catching pike perch with a jig in spring
Catching pike perch with silicone baits in the spring is very popular. Spring is practically the best time of year for catching this predator. In the spring, pike perch experience a long period of hunger, which is due to its spawning and recovery from cold weather.
At this time, the pike perch is already leaving deep holes for smaller ones, or even going out to feed on shallows and rifts. This is where you should look for the fanged one. It is recommended to choose bright and large baits, because at this time of year the pike perch is not so careful and will take even large baits.
The most catchy colors are: yellow, orange, red, as well as a mix of several of these colors with white or black.
Catching pike perch with jig baits in the summer - June-August
Catching pike perch with a jig in the summer is very different from catching it at other times of the year. From the beginning of summer until the end, pike perch behave cautiously and sluggishly. An increase in water temperature has a bad effect on him and he has to go deeper.
At this time, you need to look for pike perch either at dawn or dusk due to the coolness on the riverbeds and rifts, or during the day in the pits where the fish wait out the hot weather.
In summer, baits should be chosen in a more natural color so as not to spook the fish. They should also be smaller. Vibrating tails, worms, twisters from 5 to 8 cm long are ideal.
Summer colors include acidic, yellow, brown, white, purple, and mixed colors.
Scheme for catching pike perch on the river from a boat - wave-like study of the area
Catching pike perch in the summer with a jig from the shore:
Fishing in autumn
Catching pike perch with a jig in the fall is as good as spring fishing. At this time, the fish again begins to show their former activity, emerging from the pits and snags.
At this time, the water temperature drops, which means that cold weather is approaching. The pike perch senses this and begins to lead an active lifestyle.
In autumn, it is best to look for pike perch in places of dumps, changes in depth, dark shady places in the river with branches hanging from the bank and under dams.
In autumn, you can use large baits and their brighter colors, such as acidic, red, hot pink, white-red and yellow-black, etc. Typically, pike perch prefers moderate fishing with pauses in cold weather. Fishing uses medium and large twisters from 7 to 15 cm, foam rubber, silicone worms and imitations of insects.
Catching pike perch at night with jig baits
Catching walleye at night is quite rare, although effective. This is due to the fact that fishing at night is much more inconvenient than during the day.
However, fishing at night is very important in the summer, when pike perch, due to the constant heat, does not have time to hunt during the day and does it at night.
Often at night, you need to look for pike perch either in small holes or in shallows with little aquatic vegetation. For night fishing, bright and strong-smelling baits are used.
Flavored silicones work great, as do small vibrating tails with salt. The bait should not exceed 10-12 centimeters in size.
It is better to choose red, orange, and white flowers. At night, you can also use balancers, which are used to fish sections of the reservoir from a boat. The greatest activity of pike perch in the dark is observed from 23:00 to 1:00 and from 3:00 to 4:00.
Fishing for pike perch by season
For a real fisherman, the hunting season for predators never ends (except for the spawning ban). You can catch pike perch all year round if you know some of the fish’s subtleties and habits.
Fishing for pike perch in spring
In cold regions, fishing for pike perch in early spring is more likely to be considered winter fishing, because... The expanses of water are still frozen.
After the ice melts, the fish are inactive.
The predator's appetite, like that of other inhabitants of bodies of water, awakens when the water clears. In spring, edible rubber shows itself well in bright acidic colors. Spinning fishermen use both passive and active baits. The last type of bait is considered a search bait and serves only to detect an active predator. After the school is found, anglers switch to passive baits.
Passive silicone are models that do not have their own game. To animate them, fishermen use various movements performed with the rod blank and reel.
Fishing for pike perch using silicone can be done in any open water season.
The peak of spring activity of pike perch can be traced in May , when the air temperature reaches 15°C. At this time, pike perch can be easily caught using wobblers. Favorites are cranks and fats.
Summer pike perch fishing
In the warm season, many representatives of the ichthyofauna try to stay deeper, where the water is cooler. Pike perch is no exception. Flocks of nocturnal predators go hunting at dusk and feed until morning. The activity time on different days and on different bodies of water may differ, but most often the handsome fanged fish is caught before midnight.
The heaviest trophies come across in the dead of night. What this is connected with is unknown. There is a theory that small individuals, of which there are more in the reservoir, feed first, and then seasoned predators go hunting. In summer, large oscillating spoons, small-depth wobblers, artificial mice and other floating rodents work great.
Catching pike perch at night with wobblers. Fishing report
During the day, fishing is possible in cloudy weather, but the catch during daylight hours pleases with specimens up to a kilogram. In large bodies of water, where there are holes with a depth of 10 m, pike perch also catches during daylight hours. In such places there is no daylight at all, and the water temperature is much lower.
Fishing for pike perch in the Gulf of Finland in summer >>.
Pike perch in autumn
The beginning of autumn is characterized by a sharp change in weather. Instead of the usual heat that haunts throughout the day, cold appears on September nights. The air temperature can drop to 10 degrees, which affects the comfort of night fishing.
Autumn pike perch is more active and can be caught throughout the day. At night, the handsome fanged fish pecks in the shallows, where small fish usually live. Unlike in the summer, when trophy specimens are caught mainly at night, in the fall they can be caught during the day.
They catch the predator with jigs, wobblers and other types of bait. For ponds with murky water, oscillating spoons with a natural metallic tone are best. Rotating spoons (spinners) are also successfully used for pike perch, but when choosing a bait you should pay attention to its design. Since pike perch is a bottom predator, the spinner must have a decent weight, which will allow it to maintain its working depth when retrieving. Spoons come with front loading and with a metal insert in the middle.
Gear collection
So, it’s time to select and assemble the gear necessary for fishing:
- rod for catching pike perch, because the hooks will be sharp and strong so that you can pierce the fish’s strong jaw. The length of the rod should be from 2.10 to 3 meters.
- Reel It’s better to choose an inertia-free one. It is very easy to use and reliable in practice. Balance reel for the rod, size 2500-3000 Shimano.
- The fishing line should not be excessively thick, but pike perch is a lively fish, although it gets tired quickly. You can use braid with a diameter of 0.12-0.16 mm. For leashes, fluorocarbon fishing line with a diameter of 0.18 to 0.25 millimeters is suitable.
- When fishing among stones and snags, it is recommended to use a Texas rig. It is simple and reliable. The load must be taken either in the form of a bullet, an olive, or in the form of an oval.
- It is necessary to choose a silicone bait , which in color and size can be used at any time of the year. This could be a vibrotail with a length of 5 to 10 cm. It is better to choose white-red or green-black color.
Catching pike perch with a jig - how to choose silicone lures for fanged, the best fishing, the process of catching pike perch and much more in the video:
Tips for catching pike perch
Catching pike perch with a jig - experienced fishermen reveal secrets:
- It is recommended to pay attention to splashes in the water. Pike perch is exactly the kind of fish that likes to kill fry when hunting in shallow water, especially when fishing in the late evening and early morning.
- You need to take with you as many different types of bait as possible. Having tried several of them, it is possible to find the most suitable pike perch to taste at a particular point in the season.
- You should always take special fishing tongs with you; when catching a pike perch, you will need to remove the hook from its sharp mouth, which is not always easy to do.
- Pike-perch likes to hunt near small dams or in open water with varying depths.
- Pike perch bites both on clear and cloudy days, but when catching this fish it is much more important to pay attention to the time of fishing. It begins to peck at dawn, and also about an hour after sunset.
Fishing for pike perch in winter
Pike perch in winter, like other fish, has different activity depending on what phase of winter it is in. most effective during the period of ice formation.
This is the so-called first ice. At this time, fanged predators excitedly grab vertical spinners, balancers, luminous jigs, or the same spinners and balancers with reflective strips glued to them. But in recent years, pike perch and bersh, frankly speaking, have become spoiled. These predators at times and in some places do not take bait at all if there is no cut sprat on it. In addition, the presence of a reflective strip also becomes a measure of the success of the bait. Even on such a successful and popular balancer as Mebaru, there are much fewer bites if it does not have luminous stripes. Pike perch are found on pit edges with a depth of 6-12 meters.
