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Features of winter fishing for pike

Pike is a predator, and this determines its behavior. She is cunning and behaves carefully, so fishing turns into an exciting and exciting process.

The season for ice fishing for pike differs from the period of open water in the behavior of the predator: in summer and autumn it actively attacks small fish, and in winter it experiences hungry times, so the bite is lower during this period.
Important. First of all, it is important to choose the right place for drilling holes: overgrown shallow water, along the border of reed thickets or near flooded coastal vegetation.
It is worth paying attention to small bays: pike go there to hunt. In winter, the behavior of the predator is influenced by: external weather conditions, oxygen content in the water and the location of small fish, which are food for pike. These factors cannot be predicted, so the outcome of fishing is unpredictable.

Autumn zhor

In the summer when it’s hot, it’s difficult to catch pike; it’s inactive and feeds very rarely. But as soon as the air temperature drops, the water also cools down, the predator becomes more active and begins to eat what it has lost.

Autumn cloudy days with light rain will be excellent weather for catching toothy residents in any body of water where they are found. A wide variety of baits are used; the best option is usually iron, namely oscillating spoons of decent size and weight.

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Tackle for autumn fishing during the pike feeding season must be strong, and the use of a leash is mandatory.

The duration of the autumn zhora period is regulated by weather conditions; the longer the reservoirs are not frozen, the longer it lasts. During this period, everyone can count on a catch; beginners should start mastering spinning during this period.

Where to look for predators in different periods of winter

The winter season can be divided into periods: first ice, deep winter, last ice. Each stage has its own characteristics and tricks.

Help On ponds, lakes and other small bodies of water, active biting lasts no more than three days. A little later you can try your hand at small rivers.

First ice

Ice on reservoirs, depending on the region, appears in late November - early December. This is the long-awaited time for lovers of winter pike fishing.

Important. The thickness of the first ice is about 3 cm. But it is safe to go out onto the reservoir when it reaches a thickness of at least 10 cm.

Here are some rules of conduct on ice:

• do not make sudden movements;
• walk with smooth steps without lifting your feet from the surface;
• if cracks are visible, it is better not to go through these places;
• before going onto the icy surface, you need to check each new place for strength;
• It is better to go fishing in a group; the distance between those walking should be 5 m.

With the appearance of the first ice, the pike lives closer to the vegetation. This period continues until the fish begins to experience oxygen starvation. Then the predator goes to where the water circulates: springs, river confluences.

After the ice forms, the active pike bite lasts about 2 weeks, and then declines until spring.

During each period of winter, pike behavior is different and has its own characteristics:

1. It is better to start your first winter fishing on first ice near the coastline.
2. The most effective way of fishing is with the help of girders.
3. Morning and evening hours are considered more favorable for fishing, since at this time it has an active feeding.
4. Weather significantly influences the behavior of fish; favorable conditions are considered to be: normal atmospheric pressure (without jumps or changes), slight frost or thaw, cloudy weather or light precipitation.

Reference. If the weather is cloudy, pike can bite well throughout the day. If the day is clear, it is better to choose morning and evening hours for fishing.

If you fish with live bait, the bait is chosen as a fry that lives in the place where the pike will be caught. Roach, crucian carp, gudgeon, and perch are suitable.

Some fishermen use pheromone baits to stimulate hunger and the schooling reflex in fish.

Glukhozimye

Deaf winter - mid-winter - January. With the formation of strong ice on reservoirs, the fish moves less and becomes passive. This is due to the low temperatures that set in January - early February.

A thick layer of ice blocks the supply of oxygen to the reservoir, and underwater inhabitants experience oxygen starvation.

Reference. In order not to be left without a catch in January, you need: a correctly chosen fishing spot and well-thought-out equipment. During this period, the fish are in the deepest places. In winter it should be thinner and more inconspicuous.

The pike bite in the wilderness depends on the weather and the phase of the moon. Here you can follow the biting calendar. It is important to know the topography of the reservoir: uneven bottom, snags, underwater holes. They may be habitats for predators.

Important. The main rule for successful fishing is attentiveness. It is worth noticing places where small fish live - there you can find a toothy predator.

In the middle of winter, it is better not to go to the same places where you fished. Most likely, it has already been caught or has changed its location to a more convenient one.

The dry winter period is the least productive of all winter periods. This period ends when the pike enters the pre-spawning period. Usually this is February - early March, but it all depends on the climatic conditions of the area. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the ice cover: if the ice begins to melt, we should expect an increase in the activity of the predator.

Last Ice

Fishing for predators on the last ice is especially exciting: its effectiveness can only be compared with fishing on the first ice. In small bodies of water, even novice pike anglers have a better chance of getting the desired prey.

The presence of a vegetated coastline makes the task easier here.

Attention. Fishing on the last ice is a dangerous activity! Before going out on the ice, you need to make sure that it is really strong and can withstand the weight.

It is more difficult to fish on large lakes or reservoirs. The pre-spring feeding period for pike is a short period, and you will have to spend a lot of time to find a fishing spot and study the features of the reservoir.

The last ice is the period when the pike's appetite flares up and it actively eats before leaving to spawn. Thanks to this, she begins to peck much more actively than in the dead of winter.

If we are talking about ponds and small lakes, by the end of winter the reserves of small fish are exhausted, and hungry fish eagerly grab any bait.

Reference. The advantage of fishing on the last ice is that you don’t need to spend a lot of time figuring out pike spots. At the end of the winter season, pike go shallow.

Pike biting calendar for 2021

The calendar calculates favorable biting days based on the phases of the moon:

• on a new moon: for the first 2 days the bite will be very scarce, the fish will be sluggish;
• during the full moon it is not recommended to fish;
• early full moon period - active fishing;
• the period of the waning moon is the worst and most unfavorable time.

Searching with an echo sounder

Underwater terrain and depth differences provide insight into the location of the pike. Large individuals can be found at a depth of 2−7 m. Pike loves such places. Sharp peaks, irregularities, and bumps are easy to detect with an echo sounder.

Pike feeds 1-2 times a day. If a fish is discovered, but is not hungry, you will have to catch it by stealth and keep an eye on it.

A pike detected by the echo sounder gives a constant signal on the display screen. Before you start fishing, you need to walk over the site of the future prey several times, remember the outlines of the bottom and find out the exact location of the predator.

Features of fish behavior in winter

With the formation of ice, fish activity decreases sharply. The nutritional needs of pike are not that great. In winter it feeds less often than in summer or autumn. The result depends not only on the bait, time of day and weather, but also on the reservoir:

1. On a pond, predators rarely move long distances, so you need to find out where the “pike trails” are.
2. On the river, it sticks to places where the water is less cold. These can be lowlands, small bays.
3. On lakes, you may have to spend time searching for feeding areas.

Zhor pike in autumn

The autumn feeding period of pike is more interesting to the fisherman, as it is more stable and long-lasting. Essentially moving into the first ice period.

When the water temperature drops to +15 degrees , the pike begins to become active. This is not a meal yet, but only the beginning. The real switch-on comes with the first light frosts of autumn.

Unlike summer, pike feed more during the day, and the colder it is, the more preferable clear sunny weather is, but this is closer to mid-November and frosts. At the end of September - October it is still cloudy , with light drizzle and slightly low pressure.
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All fishing methods

In the first half of winter, it is effective to use rigs with a reel and a flag. Spoons are used both oblong and large, but not very long.

For live bait, one fishing rod is used, equipped with a signaling device in the form of a float. The balancer has also proven itself well when fishing for pike.

Zherlitsy: their design and application features

The structure of the girder for winter fishing is slightly different from summer fishing:

1. The first distinctive feature of a winter girder is its lightness and compactness. The thickness of the fishing line should be less than for summer ones.
2. Girdles are preferable to a convenient design so that they can be easily assembled and disassembled on the ice.
3. Alarms must be clearly visible, so it is better to use bright colors. It is worth paying attention to the material: it should not freeze to the ice cover.
4. The piers can be made of plastic or wood. The option with a flat base is more convenient to use.

What does the vent consist of:

• reel with fishing line;
• base for attaching the coil;
• a bright colored flag signaling a bite;
• fishing line with a diameter of 0.35-0.45 mm;
• sinker - can be of various shapes;
• a leash made of special materials so that the pike cannot bite it, for example, steel wire, twisted fishing line;
• hook - you can use a single, double or tee.

Reference. To improve the result, you can install several girders at once: in shallow water, in holes and river beds, in places with fallen trees.

Fishing with a winter fishing rod

In ice-covered water bodies, the method of fishing with a winter fishing rod is used. First you need to choose a suitable place where there may be possible fish sites, then holes are made.

Before you start fishing, the predator should be lured. It is effective to use breadcrumbs as bait: they attract small fish with their smell, and the predator will follow them.

For spinning

In winter, it is possible to catch pike using a spinning rod. In the central European part of Russia, the ice on reservoirs rises late - until the end of December it is possible to fish with a spinning rod. There are also areas that do not freeze all winter: near thermal power plants, on rivers, in places with strong currents.

Fishing with a spinning rod can be successful from the shore, boat or boat. The bait can be used the same as in the summer.

Reference. In severe frosts, pike are caught in deep places far from the shore. During the thaw, pike often go out into shallow water.

Flashing

Depending on the time of year, you need to select the appropriate spinners. During winter fishing, models with low weight are most relevant.

Such spoons slowly sink to the bottom and at the same time oscillate from side to side, which is why they got their name - oscillating spoons. They are preferably used at the beginning of the winter season. In the wilderness, special vertical spinners are used.

Important. About 10 holes are needed at a short distance from each other to control most of the reservoir.

Trap

A pike trap is an effective method of catching a predator. Trap device:

• durable stainless steel or brass, about 3 mm thick;
• 2 rods with sharp and jagged ends, connected by hinges;
• tight coil spring;
• retainer;
• rods of different lengths;
• fishing line, twine, braided cord or metal cable.

Trap sizes and modifications may vary.

Attention. There are often bans on this method of fishing in water bodies.

general information

Pike spawning begins in early spring, at a time when temperatures barely exceed three degrees Celsius. In stagnant reservoirs, options are possible when spawning begins under the ice. Newborn pike already have predatory habits, but even taking this into account, only a tenth of the young survive, and only 5 percent barely reach the age of one year.

During spawning, pike are practically not interested in food. Perhaps she feeds on something, but she is not at all interested in fishing bait. After spawning, the fish also ignores attempts to feed or catch it because it is sick. The active feeding phase begins in pike 10–15 days after the spawning process is completed.

But even at this time, in some reservoirs, fish activity is not very high. A situation is often observed when, in places where there are large concentrations of pike, the spring feeding phase is not observed, but in the fall this process is observed regularly. Perhaps this is due to the migration of fish - in the spring after spawning, pike leaves the spawning grounds in search of food in other places in the reservoirs. Be that as it may, there are no exact dates for the start of the spring post-spawning feeding period for pike. Fishermen have to rely on their experience or some special signs.

Fishing rod for pike in winter

Some fishermen still prefer fishing rods for winter fishing.

Fishing rod

What distinguishes a winter fishing rod from others is its rather long rod: when moving from hole to hole, you won’t have to wind up and unwind a lot of fishing line each time. The rod must be strong, otherwise the rod may break when catching large fish. It should reach 30 cm in length.

Coil

If you plan to fish at shallow depths, a reel may not be required; ordinary reels can replace it. Modern fishing rods for winter fishing are necessarily equipped with a reel, but inertia-free options require lubrication.

The reel is equipped with a drum - at least 50 mm in diameter. Inertial models with an open drum and brake are well suited for winter fishing.

Reference. Experienced fishermen use ordinary plastic reels for winter trolling.

Nod

Usually the nod is used by fishermen who expect to catch some other smaller trophy in addition to pike.

If fishing is aimed only at pike, it is not necessary to install a nod.

Equipment

There are requirements for fishing line: low elongation, rigidity - this is important in frosty weather. The thickness should be chosen according to the expected size of the predator: on average 0.3 - 0.4 mm.

It is recommended to use a leash in the equipment of a winter fishing rod - when biting, it will save the spoon if the predator catches the fishing line with its teeth.

How to catch pike in the middle of nowhere?

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In the middle of winter, during the so-called dead winter period, the success of pike fishing largely depends on the biological cycle of pike activity, which operates throughout the entire reservoir.
For example, if in the place where pike fishing is carried out in the deep winter
there are many predators, then the chances of success even in this unfavorable period. But when its concentration is low in the fishing areas, the chances of catching pike are also quite low.

From mid-January to mid-February, infrequent outbreaks of active biting occur before dawn. In many reservoirs of the Moscow region, pike are usually interested in spinners from 7 a.m. to 9.30 a.m., then from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. As for the evening bite, it usually occurs close to the shore in the shallows and, if there are favorable oxygen-weather factors, lasts from approximately 16:00 to 17:30 maximum.

Of course, fishing in the wilderness for pike

, has its own time schedule. Reminiscent of a regular bus schedule in a remote locality. At this time, especially in February, pike, with rare exceptions, show interest in food during the day for no more than 20-30 minutes.

If in such a short interval you do not find yourself in the places where pike hunt, then the chances of catching a predator with a regular spoon are extremely small or may not give any results at all. Stories that it is quite easy to catch pike, and especially to catch it with a spoon, are probably made up by those who have never caught a pike.

It is almost impossible to seduce a predator with a lure at certain moments. After all, even during times of acute oxygen starvation, pike camp near feeding areas and stand with their heads towards the permanent feeding area, from where potential prey may appear at any moment. Therefore, a large number of small fish come into the field of vision of the predator and its other organs of touch per day and it is unlikely that it will be interested in your piece of iron. Therefore, the predator always has a choice of whom to attack, and as soon as the oxygen balance of the reservoir improves and an appetite appears, she will take advantage of her chance. At such times, it is easier to accidentally get a pike (this happens) than to catch it with a spoon. What should a fisherman do in this case? You should search the pond for an active predator and, as they say, wait in the wings.

At such a time, it is necessary to abandon the familiar places close to the heart, where the spotted predator was actively and confidently pecking until recently. Most likely, the fish here have already been knocked out, and the new one has not yet arrived here. Pike is predominantly a sedentary fish, and rarely leaves its hunting grounds, which it carefully guards. In addition, the places where pike actively feed during the first ice often do not coincide during the deep winter period.

Of course, it’s difficult to leave a proven and loved place, but you can sit in this place for a month without seeing a bite. Therefore, it is better to move on to an active search.

Therefore, you can also leave the spinner alone for a while; fishing for pike
in the dead of winter with girders
becomes more relevant. But the main problem here is where to get live bait. You can, of course, catch it in pike fishing areas if it is caught, which, unfortunately, does not always happen. But today it can be purchased in fishing stores without any problems, which is good.

At this time, medium-sized live bait is preferred. It is better if it is bleak or small roach. However, in some reservoirs, pike prefer sailors (small perch). And if the reservoir is unfamiliar, and the pike stubbornly does not want to take on roach or bleak, if possible, you should try a small perch as live bait. Moreover, there are reservoirs where pike prefer the “snotty” prickly ruff to any prey! Apparently other fish simply don’t stay here, the predator quickly knocks them out, and only the ruff, due to its camouflage abilities, stays in such places and becomes the main food for the pike. However, in some cases even a large humpback whale can peck at a brush.

Fishing in the wilderness for pike

with the use of girders on some reservoirs it can bring good catches. It is best to use light lake and pond vents at this time. It is precisely these girders that are used on the thinnest ice during freeze-up. Such girders are structurally very good; they are mounted on special tripods. They are still stable on thin, snowless ice, even in very strong winds. And since the pike on small village ponds is usually medium-sized, the tackle is also more sensitive and miniature than on ordinary fishing rods. As a rule, the main line is 0.4 mm in diameter. The tee is also small No. 7-6. Some fishermen on such fishing rods do not use metal leashes, but attach the tee to a double fishing line, others use thin tungsten leashes. In terms of stealth and flexibility, such leashes are practically indistinguishable from monofilament or braided cord. Sinkers on lake-pond girders are also lightweight and small in size.

You should know that during the dry winter period the pike is more careful than usual and it is not at all difficult to imagine its reaction when it grabs a live bait and is followed by a strong jerk of the falling heavy sinker. Of course, on the Volga where they fish near the fairway on deep plateaus, where pike often grab bait at depths of 10 m or more, you can hardly get by with an ordinary “olive”, but the concept of “dead winter” is hardly familiar to fishermen there, as well as to pikes . After all, there is a current nearby, a stream, which means water rich in oxygen and food. But in bodies of water where there is no current or only a slight current, light sensitive gear will be much more effective. The pike at this time is quite sluggish and it is quite possible to catch a large specimen with a bait, so you should take a hook with you, it will never hurt.

If there is no winter

– the time is unfavorable for pike, when the predator does not have enough oxygen and strength for active hunting, then for other predators the middle of winter and its end, on the contrary, is the time for good hunting.
Fishing in the middle of nowhere for burbot,
unlike fishing for pike, is very catchy. If you plan to fish at night, then when going to a warm place, you should lower the live bait to the bottom. Burbot, as a rule, takes prey only from the bottom, and if there are no snags and driftwood in the fishing area, then in the morning you will be provided with a couple of burbots. With sunrise, there may be pike perch bites, even in places where, it would seem, it should not be, that is, at shallow depths and in snags. Probably, at night or at dawn, mostly small pike perch raid shallows, snags and channels in search of easy prey, and then go to the fairway.

Published: 01/24/2015

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Lures

Lures are used both natural and artificial. Natural ones work better, but there is more fuss with them. Fishermen who don’t like to “bother” prefer artificial baits. There are many such baits: different shapes, colors and features of use.

Vertical spinner

Optimally suitable for winter fishing. Length up to 8 cm, weight up to 30 g. Large and heavy baits are used at depth, and light, small baits are used in shallow water.

Spoon tube

It is relevant not only because it is catchable, but also because of the budget. Skilled fishermen, if they have the tools and material, make a dozen “tubes”. It has several varieties: tubular with a sealed top, weighted bait, home-made noise, composite spoon.

Reference. For manufacturing you need: aluminum or copper tubes, lead rods or solder, fine sandpaper, tees.

Homemade cicadas

Bait can be bought in a store, but it is often made with your own hands. The process is not expensive and not very labor-intensive. You will need a diagram or drawing of the product of the required size, stainless steel (copper or brass), and a file for final processing.

Balance

It imitates a small fish, which has single hooks mounted in the body on the front and back. A special feature is the unique plumage in the tail section. This creates vibrations that attract pike.

Jig fishing

The fishing rod for winter jig is convenient because it is small in size, which is important in winter; the handle is made of cork. This material is not as cold in frosty winter weather. For jigs, small vibrating tails and twisters are used.

Silicone

Silicone baits imitate fish, various aquatic insects, and crayfish. The size of the pike bait should be 2-3 inches.

Reference. In winter, at low temperatures, aromatic substances diffuse much worse in cold water. You should not overpay for odors; the fish will feel the aroma only when they come close to the bait.

Rattlins

Rattlin is a specialized catchable wobbler. This bait also performed well when fishing in winter. Fishing vertically with rattlins in winter allows you to increase your catch. The optimal size is 4−7 cm.

Mormyshka

Fishing with small live bait (dead fish) gives good results. Suitable for fishing in the coastal area. Fishing with a jig is similar to fishing with a balance beam. The same fishing rod is suitable for her. Line is usually used with a diameter of 0.25−0.28 mm

For lard

In winter, when pike are inactive, lard is a fairly catchy bait. The “sandwich” method is popular: a piece of lard, maggot or bloodworm on a hook. The piece of lard should be small and without rags; it is better to roll it into a ball.

For amphipods

The bait got its name because of its shifted center of gravity. In the tail part there is one fixed tee and a wool tassel edge; in the front part there are no hooks.

The shape and weight of the bait are selected based on the fishing conditions. The color range is often metallic, but cast counterparts have a wider range of colors.

How to choose live bait

In winter, the behavior of pike changes. For hunting, the best choice is a small fish that a predator is used to feeding on. The best live baits are considered to be: perch, crucian carp, roach, rotan, rudd.

On the crab

The crab is used for fishing in rivers with strong currents, fast-flowing or mountain reservoirs, it works effectively at great depths and fast flows, so it has an impressive weight.

A spoon weighing more than 100 g. The crab has 3-4 hooks, arranged in such a way that they externally resemble the sea creature of the same name.

For sprat

You can first lure the predator by scattering broken pieces of fish near the place of upcoming fishing. Pike will be attracted by the smell of marine life.

For capelin

Pike bites well on capelin. In addition, the method is convenient because before fishing you just need to defrost the required amount of bait.

Fishing with dead fish

You will need a winter fishing rod for vertical trolling. Nodding will get in the way. The fishing line used is 0.3 mm in diameter. The leash should be elastic, so the bait will look more or less mobile.

Vibrating tails for pike fishing

If we talk about classic lures for pike fishing, these are, of course, wickertails. Pike loves fast-moving models with a large heel, the vibrations of which will be clearly felt by the side line. In your arsenal you should have baits up to 20 cm in length, of different colors. Typically, natural colors work well in light water: silver with a dark back, mother-of-pearl with a red head or tail, bluish blue with glitter, machine oil. Bright, acidic colors work better in cloudier water.

Remember that the color of the bait is selected experimentally depending on the lighting, time of day and activity of the fish. 100% working and there are no universal options. Therefore, always have some variety of colors on hand.

If we are talking about fishing for pike from the shore with silicone, and this is already the time when the predator approaches small overgrown places to spawn, then we should adopt fishing with unloaded rubber with an offset hook. Here the requirements for silicone will be different. First of all, it should sit well on the offset, not fall off, and not tear from every hit on the grass and other obstacles. The second requirement for fishing in such conditions is edibility . This kind of fishing is very exciting, the biting process happens before your eyes. Pike smear very often, so one of the main rules in this fishing is not to hook immediately after the attack, but to wait a pause of a second or two to allow the pike to swallow the bait. Edible silicone is very necessary in this case.

So, to summarize:

• In spring, silicone should be: soft, elastic, floating, edible.
• The spinner must animate the bait more and diversify the retrieve in order to provoke an attack from a predator in cold water;
• Passive delivery will most likely produce better results;
• Be sure to try a jig-rig equipped with a floating crayfish or a twistor with double tails;
• Swap silicone for streamers, streamers for foam rubber, spring is a field for experimentation and imagination.

Fishing tactics

It is impossible to accurately predict the outcome of winter fishing, but knowing some of the habits of a predator will help you get as close to your goal as possible:

1. Pike choose certain points for their habitat or walk along favorite paths.
2. When there is a lack of oxygen in winter, pike make their way to springs, springs, and river mouths.
3. In shallow ponds and lakes, due to oxygen starvation, the fish become lethargic and may not bite at all.
4. Aquatic inhabitants are influenced by environmental factors: weather, atmospheric pressure, moon phases.

How to assemble tackle with your own hands

The simplest winter gear can be made with your own hands.

Rod

Must be small in size. Design elements: float, monofilament line with a diameter of 0.1 mm, reel, hook.

Collection: wind 30-40 m of fishing line onto the reel, pass the end through the tip of the rod. Before use, check in the bathroom how the bait will behave in water and choose the option you need for the winter.

Zherlitsa

The winter rope consists of a base, a reel with fishing line, a weight and a hook, and an alarm.

How to do it correctly and what you will need: a circle-base with a radial slot, a signaling flag, a reel-reel with fastening, a fishing line, a leash, a weight and a hook.

1. The base circle can be cut from plastic or wood. The diameter should be slightly larger than the hole.
2. The signaling flag is made of spring wire with a diameter of no more than 1 mm or elastic plastic. The length of the holder is 25 - 40 cm. The flag is made of bright red or orange fabric. A hole is drilled in the base and a rigid sleeve is inserted onto which the flag is attached.
3. The reel is suitable for a regular winter fishing rod. Attach it to the base.

Advice from experienced fishermen

Every fisherman knows many tricks for catching pike:

1. Each body of water has its own best biting time. In the morning, in windy weather, large pike are caught well. On a day with light rain the bite is better than on clear weather.
2. You should always have an ice ax with you - if you come across a large specimen, the hole will have to be enlarged - and a hook, which will help you pull out the prey faster.
3. Hooks - in currents it is better to use a single hook; on ponds - double and triple hooks.
4. If there is a cluster of small fish underwater, there is a predator nearby.

Typical mistakes when fishing for pike in winter

At any time of the year, an unfavorable fishing outcome can occur, and especially in winter, when the pike does not show its usual activity, so it is worth considering the main mistakes:

1. Don't choose too thick a line. Better delicate equipment of smaller sizes than in summer.
2. Pike bite on the first ice within 2-3 hours after dawn. There is no point in trying to fish in the middle of the day, especially in bright sunshine.
3. Noise and stomping when installing girders will scare off cunning fish.
4. Pike does not like bright light: to prevent it from being reflected in the hole, it needs to be masked with snow.

Pike fishing is one of the most favorite pastimes among fishermen. Knowing the habits and behavioral characteristics of the toothy fish and taking them into account during fishing, catching a predator will not be difficult.

The main causes of obesity

The main reasons for the periods of spring and autumn zhora is the accumulation of energy reserves . However, the deep essence of these phenomena is different. Before spawning, the pike needs to replenish its energy reserves, which it will need in order to safely carry out the function of producing offspring. The basis of post-spawning zhora is the need to compensate for the energy costs of the spawning process.

The autumn meal should help the predator accumulate energy in order to comfortably survive the winter, when, due to the low concentration of oxygen dissolved in the water and metabolic processes inhibited due to low water temperature, the pike cannot be highly active.