Spoons for asp - rating of the best models, making homemade baits, which spinners are suitable in the fall?

The asp is a large predator and is found in freshwater rivers and lakes. The asp gives up its size only to pike and catfish. Usually catching an asp weighing 4-5 kilograms is considered the norm and is not surprising. But larger specimens are found much less frequently.

The asp prefers fast currents and warm water. They catch it mainly using a spinner as the main bait.

Kinds

A spinner is a type of bait for catching fish of artificial origin.
The appearance resembles a metal plate, which also has one or more hooks. Spoons are made from stainless steel, bronze, aluminum, brass or other materials. The coating also comes in a variety of colors: from gold to chrome and nickel.

The color of the spoon always depends on what kind of fish you want to catch, because certain types of fish only react to certain colors. For example, red or silver.

To catch asp, various spoons are used, which are divided into different types. Rotating spoons have their own classification, which depends on several factors: load and blade shape. Depending on the load, spoons are divided into front-loaded, back-loaded and unloaded.

This type of spinner is the most common and affordable. It is also ideal for fishing in shallow waters.

Depending on the shape of the petal, spinners are divided into three types:

with elongated petals;
oval petals;
in the shape of an elongated oval;

You can also find a type of spinner that has two petals of different sizes.

Today you can find a variety of petals that imitate different types of fish or insects, all of them have in common the rotation of the bait.

How to choose lures for asp?

The weight of the spoon depends on how large the asp you want to catch.

The lure needs to be selected depending on many factors. For example, the entire catch will depend on the weight of the spoon. In order to catch an asp, the spoon must be small in size. In addition, it should be bright, and its playing should also be interesting.

To ensure casting range and throwing accuracy, you need to use a spinner that has a narrow, elongated shape. It will be able to penetrate the depth and will be able to work perfectly even with a large current, which the asp loves so much.

Also, the weight will depend on the seasons and the size of the reservoir. If the reservoir is shallow, then you need to choose a spoon with a small load, but if there is a strong current, then the size of the load needs to be increased.

If fishing occurs in winter, then the load also needs to be increased. This is necessary so that the spoon reaches the bottom, where the asp will be located.

The principle that the larger the fish that needs to be caught, the larger the bait you need to use, does not always work. First of all, you need to focus on what asps like to eat in this area.

The ability of the spinner to cast long distances is very important ; for better range, spinners weighing no more than 15 grams, but no less than 9, are suitable.

For asp fishing, the best choice is a spinner that will have the shape of an oval, and its length should be as long as possible. For asp fishing, there are some universal spoons, sizes 1-3 (long) and 2-4 (aglia).

The color of the spinner will also depend on several factors. These are weather conditions.
If the weather is sunny, then you need to choose a copper-colored spoon. In the evening or when the weather is cloudy, the lure should be silver. Alternatively, you can use gold or chrome.

Choosing a spinning rod and its equipment for asp fishing

Before you go fishing, you need to prepare thoroughly. Select the desired spinning rod and bait. Experienced fishermen recommend focusing on a powerful spinning rod, since the asp is not a small fish. There will be an intense struggle, and only a trained angler will be able to correctly bring the fish to the shore. And therefore, first of all, the spinner needs to pay attention to the following:

1. The optimal length of a spinning rod for asp fishing varies between 270 cm and 360 cm. But many try to take no more than three meters, since a long, powerful rod becomes heavy in the hands of the fisherman. Especially with such a strongly resisting fish like asp. It all depends on the build and strength of the fisherman himself. The spinning rod is selected by touch, a feeling of lightness in the hands, and a conscious assumption about whether the fisherman will be able to hold it in his hands when landing fish.

2. Most often, a spinning reel is selected for asp fishing, which should accommodate the required amount of fishing line. The dimensions of such a reel vary from 3000 to 4000, which can hold about 100-140 meters of fishing line or cord.

3. Braided cord is selected with a maximum thickness of 0.15 mm, or fishing line less than 0.25 mm.

4. The rod structure for asp fishing must be rigid.

5. Spinning rod test from ten to forty grams.

Having finally chosen a spinning rod, fishermen select baits. There are many different baits. The fisherman should have several types and models of them. The main qualities they must possess are:

1. Casting range – the bait should easily reach the asp’s location.

2. Optimal weight and size - the asp can sometimes be picky. Therefore, it is better to have baits of different sizes.

3. The shape of the bait - should resemble the fish that the asp feeds on.

4. Resemble the color of the prey fish.

5. Have the required degree of depth - sinking, floating, etc.

6. The bait should imitate the movement of the fish. Play in the water.

There are several types of bait that the asp readily falls for.

1. Wobblers are baits that imitate the movements of a wounded and weakened fish. There are different types, but the most popular are the Minnow wobblers. They have a solid volumetric elongated fish-shaped body, 3-7 cm long. And you can use both floating and sinking minnow-shaped models, as well as suspenders. These baits are very similar to those fish that the sheresper actively hunts. Both in terms of color and motion imitation. Among these wobblers we can highlight such wobblers as Aile Magnet YO-ZURI, Rip-n-minou 65 OWNER CULTIVA, YO ZURI L-minnou 66S, YO ZURI 3D Popper, Zip BAITS ORBIT 65 SP Slider and others.

2. A spoon is a bait that is a metal plate with one or more hooks built into it. Asp spoons include three-edges, castmasters, spoons and jigs. For example, such spoons as Mepps AGLIA Long HEAVY No. 3, Mepps CYCLOPES, ACME LITLE GLEO, Rennegade Iron Minnow and others are well suited for asp fishing.

3. Flies are artificial bait that imitates fry. Made from a piece of wool and feathers. Store-bought flies are no worse than those made independently and are not so expensive. However, you should pay attention to the manufacturer, since Chinese ones spoil quickly.

4. Streamers are bait that imitate mice, tadpoles and fry. They, like flies, are made from wool, feathers, and also fur.

5. Devon is a bait that is a mini-turbine. It has two built-in propellers that spin in different directions at the same time. This is necessary to ensure that the line does not twist. Thanks to their swirls at the surface of the water, they effectively attract the attention of the sheresper. However, the disadvantage of this bait is its high cost. Cheap ones are usually of poor quality and quickly fail.

Required characteristics

As mentioned above, the main characteristics are weight, color and ability to play.
In some ways, the ability to play an interesting game is much more important than even the color of the spinner. After all, very often the fish may simply not pay attention to the bright bait if its game is sluggish.

It also happens the other way around: the color may be faded, but the fish will not pay attention to this, as it will be carried away by the game.

Weight is also an important characteristic, since the casting depth and the ability to catch a large specimen depend on it.

The main requirements for an asp lure are range and the ability to work in high currents. Also, the petals need to have a narrower shape. It is necessary to use spinners with a small area, but their core must have significant weight.

Asp behavior in autumn depending on the month

As the weather gets colder, the behavior of the fish changes, as do its locations. The more the water cools, the deeper the predator descends. At the same time, he follows shoals of small fish, which slide down to the riverbed pits for the winter.

In September

The beginning of autumn is the favorite time of any spinning angler, including the foal fisher. If in summer the predator feeds mainly solitarily, then in September it gathers in groups or small flocks, concentrating in specific places.

Advice! As in summer, the asp makes its presence known with powerful bursts.

On large bodies of water, fishing binoculars help you find an asp, allowing you to explore the situation around you and discover the predator’s fighting points. In addition, the fry scattering to the sides attracts the attention of seagulls, which circle around the fish’s hunting area. If such a flock of birds is discovered, then we can say with confidence that either a sheresper or a group of weighty perches is feeding at this point.

When fishing from a boat on rivers, you should not miss snags formed along steep banks. It will definitely be here, the main thing is to behave quietly, choose the right bait and be ready for a bite. In addition, in such places there is a high probability of catching perch, pike and commercial chub.

When fishing from the shore, you need to fish both close and long distances. When hunting short-term, the angler must be able to camouflage himself, since the asp is extremely careful and will never take the bait if he senses a catch. In long-range casting, the accuracy of casting and the ability of the spinner to calculate the trajectory of the predator’s displacement after an attack come to the fore in order to place the lure clearly under its nose. In general, the bite is active in September.

The most typical places where the likelihood of meeting him is high are:

at the boundaries of the jets;
in the area of return flows formed due to the relief or obstacles located at the bottom;
on sandbanks and spits;
near smooth transitions from beach areas to the riverbed;
on steep banks;
near fallen trees;
in the area of bridges;
on reaches and in whirlpools.

September is the best month for autumn asp fishing. Therefore, you should not sit in one place for a long time, waiting for the predator to come out. If after 15–20 casts there are no bites, then you need to move on, fishing promising points in search of active fish.

In October

In October, the asp leaves the upper layers of the water. Now it stays near the bottom, occasionally rising into the middle horizons. The best place to catch it is a dump from a sandbank into a riverbed. The predator stands at the bottom of the riffle, periodically making forays into small fish located at the top of the riffle.

In addition to transitions from shallows to depth, asp can be found in October in the following places:

among flooded snags and fallen trees standing in the water;
in the area of steep whirlpools and reverses;
in deep riverbed holes and ditches;
on reaches with medium and large depths and uneven bottom relief;
on sharp changes in depth and coastal edges;
near local hills and plateaus.

In October he behaves inconsistently. Periods of activity change into complete apathy, when the fish completely closes its mouth. Its behavior is strongly influenced by the weather. Sunny days with a light breeze contribute to the predator's appetite. Rain, storm, gusts of wind, heavy clouds are not the best time for fishing sheresper.

During the day, the asp also travels in waves. In fact, the predator feeds on short-term exits that last no more than 20 minutes. This is followed by about an hour's calm, then another surge. And so, during the daylight hours the predator flips 8–10 times.

Advice! The shortest interval between asp emergences is observed from 9 to 11 am and from 15 to 17 pm. The predator may not take it at all for lunch.

Sometimes you can still detect this fish by the characteristic popping sounds on the surface of the water. But more and more often he does not show his presence. Therefore, we must not be lazy to check all promising points for the presence of a sheresper there. Perhaps the place you find will give you a single memorable moment and will delight you with bites for several seasons in a row.

In October, the asp feeds not only on small fish. If in summer he willingly ate insects falling on the surface of the water, now he does not hesitate to collect crustaceans, various benthic invertebrates, larvae and other living creatures from the bottom.

Despite the fact that the asp leaves the upper horizons, it is necessary to maintain camouflage. The fish has excellent vision and hearing. Therefore, bright clothes are not allowed, you cannot make noise, talk loudly, stomp along the shore, or stand up to your full height. Any little thing can scare off a predator.

In November

November is the most difficult time to catch an asp. It goes into the depths, behaves passively, feeds sporadically, so it is not easy to provoke it to bite, especially for a novice spinning rod fan. The perseverance of the fisherman and his knowledge of the reservoir comes to the fore.

The optimal search tactic in November is a thorough fishing of edges, deep rifts, channel dumps, holes, whirlpools and other deep areas where predators can concentrate. No need to wait for frequent bites. Sometimes there are one or two contacts per day, but they take weighty or trophy specimens.

During the thaw, the sheresper, which has grown fat, still goes out to the shallows. True, these attacks are irregular and short-term. This happens on medium-sized, less often large, rivers and is observed mainly at lunchtime, sometimes at dawn.

In large areas of water in November, it is better to catch asp from a boat. A good assistant in searching for it will be an echo sounder, which will show all promising drops, edges, depth changes, and sites for schools of white fish. Using these signs, it will be easier for the fisherman to find the sheresper.

What baits are best to use?

In November, in addition to heavy jigs, the asp takes well on jig rigs. Particularly effective is the classic hinged installation on an eared sinker with an open single or double hook. Of the baits, preference should be given to a twister or an oblong vibrotail with a length of 3 to 4 inches. The most working color is white.

The diverting leash cannot be written off. This installation is effective when fishing dumps and rifts, as well as extensive reaches with uneven bottom topography. In this case, the bait is set with a size of 2 to 3 inches. It is better to use a light-colored twister.

When fishing in channel holes and ditches from a boat, you can use wobblers. As a rule, these are “quiet” deep-water cranks with sluggish passive play. It is important to choose a model that will reach the bottom and periodically hit it. In addition, the bait should continue to oscillate under the force of the jet when the angler stops reeling in the line.

Advice! In the pits you can try fishing with rattlins. This requires “quiet” models.

In recent years, fishing with spinning rods has been gaining popularity. They mainly hunt pike perch, less often marketable perch. However, in November this bait allows you to fish no less productively. With its help, they fish the entrances and exits of holes and ditches, rifts, dumps, depressions and other similar areas with a clean, hard bottom.

As winter approaches, the asp becomes depressed. It is almost never caught by fishermen, except for occasional catches when hunting for other river inhabitants of pike perch and pike. However, in some reservoirs it is still caught purposefully in the area of transitions from shallow coastal zones to deep riverbed areas.

Examples of suitable models

Oscillating spoons are ideal for all the required characteristics.

Kastmaster

They have become very popular recently. After all, this is the type of bait used by many fishermen who hunt asp. It is the most versatile of all.

Spinner baits of this brand are very common and are produced by different manufacturers. But, among all types of Kastmaster baits there are some differences. This especially applies to different weights with the same shape. This can be seen when you compare seven grams and twenty-one. The first one will have better mobility and will be more interesting for this fish.

Cast Champ

Very similar to the Kastmaster, but it has cut angles that are different and also has a slightly wider area. The changed angles allow it to be much smoother.

Spinkaster

It also has some differences - it is narrower and also has a long tail, which is very attractive to the asp. It is thanks to this tail that such spoons have become popular.

How to do it yourself?

Making a spinner with your own hands, if you have all the necessary materials and tools, will not be difficult, since the asp prefers prey that moves at speed.
It seems that the asp will generally pursue any prey that moves quickly. It is important that you can cast the bait as far as possible, so you need to make a bait that will be made with an olive sinker.

Firstly , you need to have a sinker, which you can either buy or make yourself. You also need wire, silk threads and a hook. We also need to find a bead whose diameter will be about 5 millimeters.

In order to make a spinner, you need to take an “olive”, its weight should be within 25 grams. You can either buy a weight or cast it yourself, it all depends on your desire or opportunity. After this, on the steel wire, which should have a ring (to thread the fishing line), you need to attach an “olive” and a small “bead”.

Secondly , you need to make another ring, to which you need to attach a tee with a fly. The fly is made of silk threads; any color can be used, but bright colors are preferable. The tee can be used without a special ring, but then changing the hook will be very difficult.

Devons

At some point in time, the Devon was considered the most lethal asp spoon. And this despite the fact that it was created for salmon fishing. Currently, there are several basic modifications that have a certain impact on the behavior of this bait in water.

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The main differences relate primarily to design nuances:

fastening of blades, their number
center of gravity

The blades can be either rigidly fixed to the body or as a separate element. The first option is classic, but now such Devons are extremely rare on sale. The obvious disadvantage of this design is the twisting of the fishing line, but with the use of braided cords, it is less relevant.

A feature of the second option is often a micro-bearing, which significantly facilitates rotation. Most often it is made of titanium. However, if fishing takes place in the shallows and the Devon regularly comes into contact with the sandy bottom, the hole with the bearing becomes clogged and the Devon becomes unusable, since it is quite difficult to get rid of grains of sand.

Lures with two multi-directional blades were designed to reduce line twist. The additional propeller has practically no effect on the fish, but baits with this feature are worth keeping in mind.

The center of gravity can be either shifted forward or backward. This partly affects the flight characteristics, but most of all it affects the flight horizon. Thus, the back-loaded Devonian comes to the surface faster.

The main wiring of Devons is fast and uniform. Casts must be made either upstream or at an upward angle. In this case, the speed is very high, but the asp reacts properly. And here, as for turntables, precise operation of the blades is necessary, since the dimensions relative to the body are small, more water pressure is required for them to start working.

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It is almost impossible to predict in advance what will catch an asp better in a particular situation. In this case, it is important to tune in to the result and combine retrieves, feed, speed in every possible way, and also vary the type of bait. And if fishing takes place in popular asp places, then it’s definitely worth moving away from established patterns for that particular place. And not only in terms of tactics, but also in the choice of bait - all this gives positive results.

Shallow shoals, spits, riffles and other areas with medium or fast current, sandy or pebble bottom structure.
High steep cliffs with sharp edges, a hard bottom, the presence of pockets and other shelters from strong currents.
Snags, wells, single flooded trees.

Spoons for catching asp in autumn

Autumn fishing for asp differs from fishing at other times of the year, since it is at this time that the fish becomes very voracious, as it tries to gain weight for the winter. And at this time the asp will rush to any bait that is offered to him.

In the fall, heavy spoons are perfect for catching this predator. Rotating ones are best, weighing at least ten grams.
The petal should not be very narrow. It is best to choose a calm color: dark brass or copper.

Catching asp from a boat

Having a boat for a fisherman makes fishing more versatile and complete. They catch a predator while the boat is moving - trolling. Using this more modern technique, when the fisherman does not expend any special effort, you can catch any predator, including asp. When focusing on catching asp, you should equip your spinning rod with strong fishing line and have catchy wobblers in your arsenal.

Many spinning anglers these days can boast of having an echo sounder, which facilitates the fishing process, namely, it helps the fisherman locate fish locations.

Rapala wobblers have proven themselves well when fishing for asp. Such instances are:

Down Deep Fat Rap;
Risto Rap;
Deep Tail Dancer.

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The top layer of the bait is covered with additional protection, such as chrome or silver. The color of the models can be completely different, it all depends on the type of prey that it imitates. There are two main types of spinners - rotating and oscillating.

Fishing technique

Asp are especially well caught using a spinning rod. The ability to play an interesting game plays a very important role. She must be swift and active.

Wiring

If the bait has an active “game” of its own (a vibrating tail, a “creature” with legs curved like a twister), you can fish with drift without animation, but it’s still better to somehow revive the bait - a couple of soft “twitches” every five seconds The wiring definitely won't hurt. But with slugs and all sorts of “nymphs”, passive wiring definitely won’t work; they need to be moved almost constantly. The poor “insect” is carried by a stream, but it moves, fights for life, which means it is a living and tasty object for the fish.

A huge number of baits are lost here, but when fishing with silicone baits - not a single one!

Also, a very slow retrieve against the current along a rocky slope worked well for me. The main thing here is to stand correctly so that the bait goes along the step - the asp really likes to jump out of the depths onto the shallows.