Fishing for pike perch in September using a spinning rod
Fishing for pike perch in September is the most enjoyable of the entire autumn period.
Near the shore there are still plenty of schools of small fish, for which a hungry predator can go hunting. It is in September that you can fish in the fall from the shore. The rest of the time you should prefer fishing by boat. They fish day and night, since it is in the dark that this robber goes hunting. The nights are not yet too cold, and the time for nasty drizzling rains that can cause a cold in just one night has not yet come. When fishing with a spinning rod, two types of baits for pike perch are used - jig baits and wobblers. Sometimes rattlins are used, but these baits are more suitable for pike and other types of fish. Jig baits are divided into two types: those that have their own game and passive jig baits that require a certain intermittent retrieve. The latter show their best side, but are more demanding on the fishing gear and qualifications. This is interesting: Coastal fishing for pike perch with live bait
When fishing with jigs in September, it is best to use worms and foam fish. Preference is given to those that have a fluorescent color that glows in the light of an ultraviolet flashlight. Foam rubber with this color is quite difficult to find on sale, but worms are found in large quantities.
The nature of hunting and biting of pike perch is quite violent. This is not an ambush predator like pike. Small fish hunt in schools, chasing fish and using full-fledged hunting tactics, like perch. The large one catches prey alone, relying on its experience and large mouth, from which it is difficult for the fish to escape. Often he grabs prey not with his mouth, but by leaning on it with his muzzle, and bites occur on the chin.
The usual prey for pike perch is a small fish with a narrow body, such as a gudgeon, bleak or ruff. In the autumn, bleak, verkhovka and other small things begin to move to depth. However, in September it rarely moves far from the coastal zones, and pike perch follows it to the water’s edge. During the daytime, it is extremely shy and rarely feeds, and can be found in the shadows of bridges, canopies, under piers and embankments at great depths, under bushes hanging over a deep pool, in deep holes under snags - anywhere where sunlight does not penetrate. The little thing likes to stand in the same places, but not so deep, and in the evening he comes out after it.
When fishing from a boat, you should look for shallows near deep holes. He will stand in the pits during the day, going out to the shallows at night. When searching for fish, an echo sounder provides serious assistance. With its help, you can easily find large accumulations of small items. Usually these are bream or roach, which are of less interest to pike perch than bleak or minnow. However, it is quite possible that there is a flock of bug-eyed predator on the echo sounder screen, for which you can start hunting with a spinning rod.
Active pike perch
Fishing for pike perch in November is good because active pike perch, unlike pike watching for bait, always chases the bait until it grabs it. If we compare the pike perch bite throughout the year, it is obvious that pike perch fishing in November is one of the most productive periods.
In November, pike perch begin to accumulate near the wintering holes, and if you successfully hit this place, your pike perch fishing will be effective. In November, pike perch takes it very confidently and its bites are decisive. Gatherings are very rare during this period; he swallows the bait immediately without a certain game, which can be observed in the summer months.
Fishing for pike perch in October using a spinning rod
Walleye are becoming more active as the nights get longer and there is more time to hunt.
It is caught best during evening twilight. In northern latitudes they are long, which helps the angler catch more fish. Catching it can take place both at night and in the morning, but it is most successful after sunset. Burbot, if there is one in the reservoir, can also become prey for a spinning angler in October, and pike begin to take jigs closer to the morning, but in this case it is necessary to use different wiring and equipment. When fishing with jig, it helps to achieve success by moving the passive bait in a shallow step with periodic twitching in long, frequent pauses. The drop-shot rig with a special side hook performs well. It allows you to fish even with a not very loud rod on passive baits, twitching them in one place and transmitting even small vibrations to them without moving the sinker. Such a game irritates the pike perch, which is passive, and forces it to rush to the bait. In addition, playing with a bait that hits the bottom in one place allows you to find it faster in the dark than one that moves.
When fishing with spinners, you should use front-loaded or jig spinners, and only in some cases - classic “lon” spinners. It’s even better to fish with bosoms, since they, unlike “kopecks,” create stronger vibrations that imitate not a fry, but a single small fish. It is also worth paying attention to clampless turntables and petals with holes for the same reason. The petal should have a fluorescent color, so you should buy a more expensive lure, or then stick on special glitter.
Wiring with a wobbler should be near the bottom, as slowly as possible. It is very important to use sufficiently loud fishing rods and braided cord. In the dark, it is very difficult to notice a bite on the fishing line, and you have to navigate with your hands. Also, a good fishing rod with a cord will show when the spoon clings to the bottom, when it stops playing, when the retrieve should be accelerated or slowed down, and, of course, will indicate a pike perch bite. In general, using a line in night fishing is the only correct way, but it entails an increase in the cost of the gear, since it requires a good reel, a good fishing rod with high-quality rings.
Fishing for pike perch in November using a spinning rod
Ice is already rising in many areas, and fishing is becoming less and less comfortable.
Be sure to take gasoline-powered winter heating pads with you when fishing, a thermos with warm tea in the boat, and a warm fire should be waiting for the fisherman on the shore so that he can come up and warm up. Pike perch bite almost exclusively from the depths. They use both jig fishing and vertical fishing with spinners and balancers. Fish are increasingly starting to catch during the day. There is an interesting pattern regarding the fall bite of pike perch. In most reservoirs, October is the peak of its activity. Then, from mid-October to mid-November, there is a certain decline. There is a period when it is almost impossible to catch it for a whole week in November, and this repeats from year to year. The bite gets better after the first ice.
Pike perch prey is inactive at this time. It takes less activity when it runs away, since the fish's metabolism is slower in cold water. Therefore, you need to use increasingly slower retrieves, longer pauses, and more often use drop-shot rigs. However, bites can be frequent and active, as pike perch gather in large schools before wintering. An echo sounder in November is more important than ever; it is most likely to find a concentration of pike perch with it. Read also: With sprat for pike perch
It is almost impossible to catch from the shore at this time, and those who do not have a boat should wait until the ice freezes and only then go out for pike perch. However, when fishing with a spinning rod, perch can produce a good bycatch. In November, this fish approaches the coastal zone and catches the remaining fry right near the ice edge, clearing space for itself before wintering and fattening up. They catch during the day using active jig baits with a retractable leash, drop-shot rigs, and wobblers.
Weather matters when fishing for walleye. For example, it is not worth catching it at a time when it is constantly raining. It does not respond well to prolonged deterioration of the weather. On the contrary, when the weather is clear during the day and the sun is shining, you can go out for pike perch closer to sunset. You can also expect an improvement in the bite if, after a clear sun, clouds appear in the sky, but there is no heavy rain or wind.
There is a close relationship between the activity of pike perch and the phases of the moon. It has been noticed that this fish is often more active during the full moon. On the contrary, during periods when there is no moon in the sky, it shows no interest in the bait at all, and only its flocks located in the hole can be observed on the echo sounder screen. It is possible that the full moon usually coincides with anticyclonic weather and bright sun during the day, and on the new moon there is usually a strong wave, wind and rain, and the pike perch is in a depressed state at this time.
Atmospheric pressure must also be taken into account. It is noted that with increasing atmospheric pressure there is more oxygen in water. This is usually observed during the transition from anticyclone to cyclone, that is, from good weather to bad. This may explain the improved bite during short-term, but not too prolonged rain.
Pike-perch parking areas
Favorite parking areas, and therefore places for catching pike perch in November, are rather deep areas of the reservoir. With the onset of November, pike perch begins to group into schools of several individuals and moves closer to their intended wintering areas. But the path to these places for pike perch can take considerable time. Along the way, he can stop and linger for a while in places rich in food. In this way he restores lost strength. Therefore, if you find such a place, you can consider yourself lucky. From one place you can catch up to several weighty pike perch. But if the bite has stopped, then don’t be upset; come to the same place the next day, and you will be pleasantly surprised that the place rich in food will be occupied by another flock of November pike perch.
Spinning rod for catching pike perch
Spinning rods for fishing should be designed for comfortable night fishing. The rod itself should be light. This will not scare away the fish, but it is easier to break a dark rod in the dark than a white one. It is not recommended to paint the blank with varnish, as this can significantly change the structure of the rod for the worse. As already mentioned, when fishing for pike perch, a braided cord is used, and the rings must be of high quality so that it does not deteriorate.
When fishing for pike perch, the reel should also be at a high level. Size 1500-2000 according to Shimano classification. You can use heavier ones, but this will completely kill all the pleasure of fishing, where a light rod with a small reel allows you to feel all the resistance of the fish.
Those who fish with fairly heavy heads can use a multiplier. This is more practical than big non-profits. The cartoon will help you perform better wiring and is better suited for fishing from a boat. But it is not suitable for casting small Cheburashkas, and you cannot fish with light spinners with it at all. The most suitable cartoon for jig fishing is a small soap dish weighing 200-300 grams with a wide braking range. With this you can comfortably throw loads of 10-15 grams.
The spinning rod must be of suitable length. It greatly depends on the wiring technique used by the spinner. The size of 2.4 meters should be considered universal; it is suitable for both shore fishing and for a boat.
Particular attention should be paid to the balance of the rod. When fishing, the hand that holds the rod should be slightly below the reel, and the center of gravity of the entire tackle should also be there. This is necessary because when playing with an active bait you will have to work often and a lot with the tip of the rod. If your balance is poor, your hand will get very tired. You can correct the balance by slightly sharpening the handle.
The most convenient type of spinning rod handle for jigging is skeleton. This handle can be found on some kaida models in the mid-price range. They suffer from bad tips that can break, so you need to check them when purchasing by lightly resting the tip on the ceiling with the consent of the seller. If your budget is limited, then Kaida Phineas and Swagger are an excellent choice for catching pike perch with not very heavy baits. If you are lucky with the quality, you can fish for many years and be happy.
For those who have enough money for a good spinning rod, we can recommend a Silverado 742 ml stick for jig fishing for pike perch, which has a better test range, ringing and casting qualities, but also a better price. This stick is suitable for both inertia-free and small cartoons.
Tackle for catching pike perch with jig
The requirements for jig zander tackle are the most serious. The specifics of fishing involve performing certain techniques with a rod with certain characteristics. The complete set of a spinning rod for catching pike perch is standard, but the requirements for its components are special.
A spinning rod is the main and most expensive component of the gear.
- It must be tough, sensitive and reliable . Carbon rods meet these requirements. Fiberglass options do not have the required sensitivity and are therefore not suitable for jigging.
- For high-quality control of bait, it is necessary not only sensitivity, but also extreme sensitivity of the gear. Therefore, the rod action should only be Fast or Extra Fast.
- The length of the rod depends entirely on the fishing conditions. It has been experimentally established that every 30 cm of rod length increases the casting distance by 5 meters. Therefore, long rods are excellent for coastal fishing - approximately 3-3.3 meters. If the banks are densely overgrown with vegetation or fishing is done from a boat, then the optimal length of the rod is 2.1 meters.
Any spinning tackle requires a reel that will balance the rod. And in jig fishing this rule is no exception. A standard high-quality spinning reel with a gear ratio of 5:1 is considered the best option for catching pike perch. For catching this predator, a light or ultra-light version of the tackle is of little use, and a heavy jig is more suitable, which is typical for the conditions of a river with depths and currents. Therefore, the optimal coil size in most cases will be three thousand. Today, reels with a graphite spool are rarely produced. The vast majority of this component is made of aluminum alloy, which is necessary for using braided wire. In the vast majority of cases, jig fishing involves the use of braid, so you must choose a reel with an aluminum spool. In no case should you forget about the reel clutch, which must be properly adjusted during fishing.
In jig fishing, the reel is equipped with braid . The qualities of non-stretch and strength make braided line ideal for sensitive fishing. However, even today there are adherents of monofilament fishing line when fishing for pike perch. This material is several times cheaper than braid, so in difficult places where many blind hooks are expected, it is advantageous to fish with fishing line. Today's manufacturers produce a huge range of braids of various sizes and colors. When fishing at great depths, the color of the braided line does not matter, so many people use poisonous colors so that even cautious bites can be seen by the sag. The optimal size for pike perch jig is 0.12-0.15 mm.
When fishing for pike perch, it is advisable to use a fluorocarbon leader. Pike perch is a very cautious predator, so the use of steel leashes significantly reduces fishing efficiency. The complete absence of a leash is also unacceptable, since there may also be a pike in the habitat of a toothy fish nearby. To make leashes, you need to take fluorocarbon with a diameter of 0.3-0.4 mm. The optimal length is 30-40 cm.
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Pike perch has always been a desirable trophy for any angler. Volga pike perch in the Samara region remains active almost all year round, but catching it is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. Autumn is undoubtedly the best time to hunt pike perch, which begins to feed around the end of October.
