Pike perch belongs to the white perch family, but it is a real predator, with sharp large teeth like fangs, which are more developed in males. Gray-green scales with dark spots located in stripes on the sides cover the entire body. Pike perch grows up to a meter long and weighs up to 20 kg. According to the size and color of the scales of pike perch, there are only 5 types: simple, light, sand, sea and Volga. Pike perch is found in clean waters. Fishing for pike perch has its differences and secrets, and we’ll talk about them in this article.
Due to its structure, the narrow pharynx allows crustaceans, fry, water mites, daphnia and tadpoles to pass through. It prefers a bottom with pebbles and roots for hunting. The fish leads a schooling lifestyle, but large individuals stay separate. Reproduction of pike perch is possible after it reaches 5 years of age. The family that builds the nest consists of several males and one female, but only one male will be the father of the future fry. He will protect the fry until they appear. Pike perch has very few bones, for this reason it is the most popular for the table. For this reason, it is necessary to replenish the resource artificially.
Fishing in Naberezhnye Chelny and in the Moscow region
Naberezhnye Chelny is located on the Kama River, which is famous for its fishing on the river. Most of the fishermen are at the Nizhnekamsk reservoir, where competitions between sportsmen and fishermen are held. In Naberezhnye Chelny, amateurs can fish in certain places, according to seasons and a certain weight. During spawning, permission can be obtained at paid reservoirs. On the lakes in the area of the ski resort you can fish at night. You can fish in certain places in Naberezhnye Chelny all year round, with well-chosen gear.
The Oka River in the Moscow region is most suitable for fishing for pike perch. More than 20 species of fish live in the river, and you can choose the place and method that is convenient. Many small rivers flow into the river, at the mouths of which you can do what you love. You can also settle near bridges and dams. Given the presence of many islands in the Moscow region, you can choose places at will.
Good fishing on the Don in the Volgograd region in the Kalach-on-Don area, you can catch pike perch weighing more than 5 kg there, as well as on the river below Volgograd.
Winter fishing on the Volga and frozen pike perch The Volga River has always been celebrated by fishermen for a good catch, both in summer and winter. For such a long time, everyone already has their own productive place and praises it from all sides, but does not indicate the exact address. Even if it’s your first time fishing on the Volga, you won’t leave without a catch. To fish for pike perch, you need to take several gears because the bite is very good and a double catch does not bother anyone.
Real winter fishing for pike perch on this river. It is found in such quantities that it is almost impossible to catch it, and winter fishing on the Volga brings unimaginable pleasure. There are countless places where you can go for pike perch in winter, but you need to have your own, baited one. The fishing line for winter fishing must be strong because in the place where the school lives there can be a depth of up to 10 meters and the bottom is not smooth, but with snags.
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The Ob River is famous for its length and fish stocks. When catching pike perch on the Ob from the shore, you need to choose a place where the pike perch lives. There is one school for every 50 meters. But fishing from the shore is excellent only after spawning in spring and autumn, and in summer it is better to swim closer to the middle of the river. In the summer, when catching pike perch on the Ob, you need to change the place until you find a suitable one with a large school. Then you will get trophy fishing.
Fishing in Crimea
Fishing in Crimea, in the Black Sea.
Crimea has its own fishing rules, and when coming to Crimea for fishing, you should take into account, in fact
Almost all sections of the coast of the peninsula have the status of natural monuments or are considered nature reserves and protected areas.
Significant spawning grounds and breeding stock, mullet, bulls and even sturgeon, have every chance of being there under the guard service. Traditionally, these areas are located away from beaches, populated areas and piers. Similarly, there are certain limits on the catch of certain types of fish. Thus, from June 1 to August 31, fishing for Black Sea shrimp is prohibited. And it is forbidden to get mussels from June 1 to September 30. And the catch of fish or other animals allowed for catching cannot exceed 5 kg. Although fishing on the Crimean coast with gear with one hook does not require special permission. If you mean fishing with a little gear or gear with several hooks, you can go to any rescue station and purchase a license there. There it is possible to rent a boat or a boat for fishing in the sea. Sea fishing in Crimea is carried out for certain types of fish that are considered delicious, primarily sturgeon, mullet, flounder, and mackerel. There are seasonal fishing bans for all these types of fish. Fishing in Crimea for sea crucian carp : This fish mainly lives near the coast and appreciates places
overgrown with aquatic plants. The main fishing for this fish occurs from April to the end of May, and then at the end of August, at this time the largest specimens are caught on the hook. Sea crucian carp are caught from the banks and piers, and similarly from boats and boats. Hunting happens with a light donka and an ordinary fishing rod.
Bluefish fishing : Regional fishermen call this fish the Black Sea piranha. Bluefish is a schooling fish
and often intends to make big mistakes. This fish is caught both in summer and in autumn. So on the coast of Balaklava, the most intense fishing for this fish occurs from September to December. The easiest way to catch bluefish is with a tyrant; it can also be caught well with a small wobbler or spinner.
Herring hunting : In the Black Sea, the Black Sea herring and its closest fish can be classified as migratory fish
a relative of the Danube belly. The habitat of these species is the coast of the Caucasus, and for spawning this fish migrates to the Don River. It goes through the Kerch Strait into the waters of the Sea of Azov and further to the mouth of the Don and higher. At the end of spawning, the herring returns to the waters of the Azov Sea and, with the advent of dawn, goes to the Black Sea for the winter. Sea fishing for herring in the Crimea is usually carried out near the shore from boats and boats. The main equipment for catching this fish is a tyrant and a float rod. The best time for fishing is October.
Fishing for mackerel : mackerel can be caught in the coastal waters of Crimea all year round.
This fish constantly lives in the waters of the Black Sea and no special abilities are required to catch it. Fishing for this type of fish is considered perfect for beginners. As soon as the fishing season for horse mackerel begins in Crimea, it is possible to catch it in huge numbers. Energetic hunting of horse mackerel is carried out almost at the end of winter and autumn, the gear for catching it is the most common float rod and tyrant.
Fishing for mullet : in the waters of the Black Sea there are a number of species of mullet - sharpnose, mullet,
pelengas, singil. Mullet hunting on the Crimean coast is carried out throughout the year. Although experienced Crimean fishermen consider the best time to catch this fish from the last days of October to the end of April. Typically, mullet is caught from the shore; a sea worm is used as bait. During daylight hours it is possible to catch from 4 to 12 kg of this fish. Balaklava Bay is especially famous for its mullet fishing. With the advent of March, a pilgrimage of mullet fishing adherents begins in Balaklava. Fishing for mullet in Crimea is one of the most exciting and interesting activities.
Fishing for sea burbot : you can catch this fish throughout the year. Three-barred sea burbot can be found near the shore at shallow depths with a rocky bottom. The best fishing season for this fish is considered to be from the beginning of June to the end of October; the most intense bite of this fish occurs at night.
Fishing for flounder : the most common types of flounder living in the Black Sea are considered
Kalkan and glossa. Fishing in the Crimea for flounder attracts not only the inhabitants of the Crimea, but also from other areas of Ukraine and Russia. On Sivash, glossa is caught from the last days of October to the beginning of April, the main gear for catching this fish is a dock, equipped with 2 leashes.
Fishing for rock perch : habitats for rock perch are seamounts and large pebbles with thickets of aquatic plants. The main fishing for this fish is carried out from the 2nd half of June until the end of October. Fishing for this fish is done with donks, and the bait is shrimp meat or a small shrimp. Similarly, it is excellent to catch rock perch using a spinning rod.
Fishing for gobies : naturally, fishing in the Crimea is unrealistic in the absence of goby fishing,
of which there are more than 10 species in the waters of the Black Sea. This is the first fish that boys begin to catch in the sea. And for almost everyone, bull hunting remains an interesting activity for the rest of their lives.
Fishing for garfish : hunting for garfish on the southern coast of Crimea and in Sevastopol begins in early October -
November and lasts, with interruptions, from time to time until February of the next year. Obviously, schools of small fish, as usual, rush to hide in warm and quiet bays; the garfish preys on them and it is better to catch it there (Balaklava, Sevastopol, Laspi). Although the situation is not hopeless for open places. For fishing, they use the most prominent places in the sea: capes and piers. And it is also better to cast the tackle with bait further from the shore.
Among local fishermen, there are two more famous methods of catching garfish, which I undertake to outline: with a fishing rod with a “loaded” float and with a “bomb”. For two of them you will need a light rod with a length of 1.8 - 2.5 m and a suitable casting weight. The first method uses a flashy, movable, weighted float weighing 20-30 grams on a main line with a length of one hundred to 120 meters, a width of 0.20 to 0.30 mm and a leash made of fishing line 0.10 - 0.14 mm with a length of 1 -1.5 m. with one hook of the 4th or 5th size with one pellet weight. The upper depth limiter is installed so that when fully immersed, the bait smoothly descends to a depth of approximately two meters. The tackle is thrown as far into the sea as possible and they watch the float, and when there is a bite, they make a hook.
The second method and its gear are even easier, although often more catchy than the previous one. A transparent sinking or opaque floating float filled with silicone weighing 20-30 grams easily moves along a fishing line to which a leash up to 1 m long is attached from a fishing line of 0.10-0.14 mm. with a shotgun weight (usually in its absence) and a #4-5 hook at the end. Although after casting the tackle is not left alone, and when the reel drum is slowly rotated, soft electrical wiring is created, as when fishing with a spinner, it is extremely slower. From time to time, it is also noticeable how the fish jumps out of the water in pursuit of profit.
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Crimea is distinguished by pike perch fishing because the fish loves cool habitats, and in Crimea this can be in early spring or autumn. Pike perch loves to eat both in the morning and in the evening; it always has a wonderful appetite, especially after spawning. This season begins at the end of April, after spawning it doesn’t matter what it eats, it eats everything and in large quantities. In the summer, when the heat sinks to the bottom, it cools down and rest begins for the pike perch. Now it will actively bite with the onset of autumn, and you can enjoy fishing for about a month.
Winter pike perch in a forest lake
It is very good to fish in winter on a forest lake, where it is quite deep. You can fish for perch and pike perch on the lake. But do not forget that snags from tree roots can ruin more than one piece of gear if not handled properly. Everyone decides what to use to catch a large specimen in their own way, but you need to use a large jig. There are two types of jigs for pike perch for winter fishing - uralochka and jigs - large devils, with extremely pointed hooks.
Sea fishing
In the Black Sea, pike perch fishing is known throughout the world. In Crimea, in the Sudak region, people fish for pike perch in the fall or early spring. You need to be especially careful when sea fishing, standing in the water: in the sea there are many types of aggressive fish such as sea dragon, ruffe, dogfish, whose bites hurt for a very long time and do not heal well. If you catch this type of fish, you need to be especially careful when removing it from the hook so as not to injure your hands. It is also necessary to take into account the fact that many areas are protected areas.
Sea fishing in Sudak
The Black Sea coast in the Sudak region is of great interest to fishermen. However, you should not go there for fishing at the height of the beach season, since the likelihood of hooking a holidaymaker relaxing in the sea is much higher than catching a representative of the ichthyofauna.
However, if you have friends among local fishermen who have boats, then you can have some good fishing during the holiday season.
On the coast of the Crimean peninsula, the ichthyofauna is much more diverse than people think. So in the protected areas of the peninsula, such as the town of Karadag in the Koktebel region, you can find the most real exotic fish shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow. There are also rich colonies of mussels there, but still we are not talking about them, but about the various fish that can be caught there.
Fishing on the coast of Sudak
fished for such species as mullet, mullet and pelengas, garfish, horse mackerel, flounder, and katran.
However, do not forget that in addition to edible fish species, you can also catch poisonous fish. Therefore, before you start fishing, you should definitely find out what poisonous fish can be found in a particular place on the coast.
Sometimes a fisherman catches a fish on his hook, which the locals call a “ dog.”
" It has an appearance similar to a bull, but it bites very painfully and grabs everything it sees with its teeth. However, the meat of this fish is inedible, and it often becomes a real scourge for fishermen, as it interrupts the bite of other fish with its bite.
Sea ruff
– one of the most common dangers especially for vacationers. The fish's body, covered with spines, can cause a lot of trouble if you accidentally step on it in the water.
A meeting with a sea dragon also does not bode well. The wound from a prick from the thorn of this small fish is very painful and in some people the venom of the sea dragon can cause dangerous syndromes.
Fishing in Sudak,
For many vacationers it is associated with fishing in a pond or river. And often, early in the morning, an inexperienced holidaymaker, picking up a fishing rod or spinning rod, goes to the pier and begins casting bait into the sea, using all the fishing techniques he knows. And you can probably even catch a bucket of fish in the river this way. However, sea fishing has its own subtleties and its own special approach.
For successful fishing in Sudak, first of all you need to know where and what to catch. Fishermen in Sudak usually gather at the pier, which is located under the ancient Genoese fortress. There are many places where there are fish, first of all these are those areas where there is a sea current. There you can not only test your skills, but also get useful advice from local fishermen. It doesn’t hurt to have an echo sounder on hand, because without knowing the place at random it’s difficult to determine where the fish are.
Another place where sea fishing in Sudak
can bring success - Mount Alchak-Kaya. This mountain extends as far as possible into the sea zone and this mountain has a truly rich underwater world. There are a lot of shrimp, mussels and crabs here and this attracts a lot of different fish here. However, this is a protected area and there is an entrance fee. Rocks can also be a hindrance for a beginner. The hook will often get caught on rocks, leading to numerous breakages. The places are also not very good for fishing. As a rule, these are narrow ledges, and you need to stay in place on them while landing fish.
The best solution here would be fishing from a boat or speedboat. Even if it costs you a certain amount of money. But sea fishing in
Sudak
will truly bring you pleasure. With a local guide, you can go out to sea and use the echo sounder to find a place where there is fish. In addition, the guide will explain how to catch this or that fish and advise on all questions that arise during fishing. Many boats are equipped with small stoves, where you can immediately grill the fish you catch. You can book a boat either through a travel agency or directly at the pier by consulting with local fishermen.
However, if you decide to fish on your own, then quite naturally you will need bait. It is quite natural that a universal bait even for sea fishing is a dung worm. But in Sudak such bait is quite difficult to get. In this case, you can buy a nereis (sea worm), but it is not cheap. Out of savings. Many people are starting to try fishing with shrimp, cut fish and even sausage. But this does not always give the expected results.
In this case, local fishermen recommend catching mussels for meat. Even if you want to go fishing in Sudak from a boat, you should grab a couple dozen of these mollusks and try to fish with them. In addition, mussel shells can serve as an excellent bait for fish. You just need to crush them with something, and then throw them near the boat in the place where you are supposed to fish. Mussels do not need to be purchased at the store or bought from hand. Go to the nearest pier and collect them there. All the concrete walls of the pier located in the water are covered with these mollusks. There are usually more mussels closer to the bottom. These mollusks do not need to be boiled if you plan to fish in the morning; the mussel is well preserved in the refrigerator. And in the morning you can see for yourself what an excellent bait mussels are.
For sea fishing from the shore, the tackle does not need to be equipped with a float. The fishing line is equipped with a sinker and several leashes. The main thing is that the rod has a reliable reel. All you need for good fishing is to cast the tackle in the right place, and then drag the rig with bait along the bottom at the right pace. And if you want to catch horse mackerel and use a “tyrant” for this, you don’t even need any bait. If you are lucky and you find a decent school, you will be guaranteed a decent catch. In a word , sea fishing in
Sudak
, if you approach it creatively, you will really like it.
Paid fishing
Fish for recreational fishing is becoming less and less every year, the living environment is being polluted by people without thinking about the consequences. Access to such places is limited. There are many places where fry had to be released and fishing banned for several years to restore the fish population. Access was also limited to paid fishing spots. In such places, a place for the whole family to relax was set up, and organized trips for families were also held. Places were set up where one could rent a boat and tackle, food products and bait.
Ice fishing for pike perch Excellent fishing for pike perch on the first ice, when thin ice blocks air access to the water and the fish is looking for an outlet. Now the spinning fishing begins. A leash for pike perch is attached to it. Since the fish lies on the bottom, and the bottom is not smooth, an additional weight is attached to the fishing line, which will lie on the bottom, and higher up the fishing line - a hook with bait. Even if there are koryaks at the bottom, only the weight will come off. Underwater cameras are used for fishing under the ice. For pike perch, a double camera is used, which films the location and presence of the school. One drawback of the camera is that it cannot see in muddy water, and if the fish raises the mud with its tails, you need to wait until the mud settles.
Fishing with elastic band and jig
A jig - a fishing head - is a hook with a weight of a certain shape. The weight is heavy, made of lead and made of silicone. Fishing for pike perch with a jig - the head requires a lead weight so that it reaches the bottom, but does not lie on it, but allows the jig to be played. Fishing from the shore has its own conditions: you need to choose the right place where the current is not too fast and there are bottom snags. It is also worth paying attention to the choice of fishing rod - it should be long, strong and sensitive. You can equip your fishing rod with a nod made from a clock spring, made by yourself. The fishing line for fishing from the shore should be braided; it is more reliable when catching a large specimen and will not be damaged if it gets caught on a snag.
If you have your own water transport and echo sounder, then fishing from a boat will be very appropriate. Using an echo sounder, the habitat of the school is determined and catching pike perch on a jig from a boat is a pleasure, especially in the fall. You can make a rubber band for catching pike perch from a boat. But with all the good gear, a properly selected balancer plays an important role. It must have such wings and tail as to interest the pike perch. It is good to catch pike perch in winter using a balance beam.
Catching pike perch in the fall with a spinning rod
In the autumn, when the water temperature begins to drop, pike perch gathers in schools, where the grown-up young animals are also located. As the water temperature drops, the predator also sinks lower. During this period, they can be obtained at depths of 5 m or more. Eventually, pike perch can dive to depths of 10 meters or deeper. To catch it, you will have to use jig heads weighing 20-28 g or heavier. Here everything depends on the presence and strength of the current. The faster the current, the more weight the bait should have. It is very important that when reeling, it comes off the bottom, and during pauses, it reaches the bottom.
The strategy for catching this fish remains the same in different periods. The main thing is to find a feeding flock, after which you need to make casts with the appropriate wiring. When the bite stops, you should change the fishing point. This means that the pike perch has left this place and now you will have to look for it elsewhere in the water area. To search for pike perch sites, it is better to have a boat and an echo sounder. This approach with the presence of these devices greatly simplifies the search for fish.
When catching pike perch using a spinning rod, you need to remember:
- It's harder to find than to catch.
- Pike perch is most active during the spawning period and when the first ice appears.
- In summer it is less active.
- Only a sharp and powerful hook can ensure the capture of pike perch.
- Pike perch constantly migrates, so you need to be prepared to change your fishing location.
- While fishing for pike perch, you can also catch Berisha, its relative. It is distinguished by its duller coloration and larger eyes. It is colder to the touch than pike perch.
Winter gear
Gear for winter fishing for pike perch consists of a properly selected spinning rod, fishing line, weight, as well as a spoon and balancer. A properly prepared place and experience will serve a successful fisherman. In an ice hole, the game of the spinner is carried out by moving up and down, and it is very important to choose the right balancer because, with its weight and small movement, it must do its job. The slower the bait sinks, the more interesting it is for the fish. Catching pike perch in winter on a balance beam in the right place promises a big catch. There are also ratlins for winter fishing for pike perch. This is a bait made of plastic and has a sound that zander like. The presence of such bait can make fishing trophy. Silicone ratlins are also produced for winter fishing for pike perch.
Ice fishing for pike perch has its own tricks: this is the selection of fishing line because it is not clear with what weight the pike perch will bite on the hook. The reel is also important, which should be large because when catching a large specimen you need to quickly lift it up.
What is the best way to catch pike perch?
To catch pike perch, like other predatory fish, natural and artificial baits are used. Among natural baits, it is worth choosing fry. They are the main food supply for the predator.
The best live baits for ice fishing are:
In open water the following are used as live bait:
For night fishing you can use frogs and crayfish.
Among spinning baits, the leaders in spring and autumn are:
- soft silicone, foam rubber, polyurethane foam fish
In summer, pike perch is better caught using wobblers (rating of the best wobblers for pike perch) and spinners.
In winter , vertical spinners and balancers show good results.
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2. Optimal fishing line diameter Currently, thin (0.2 - 0.25 mm) fishing lines make it possible to effectively and reliably catch even very large pike perch, so there is no need to use fishing lines of large diameters.
5. Use small and medium-sized baits. A twister that is too large can reduce the success of catching pike perch, since the predator is more willing to hunt small things than adult fish. Therefore, small and medium-sized twisters and vibrotails will be more successful. The exception is the hunt for trophy pike perch weighing more than 12-14 kg when fishing from a boat using trolling gear.
7. Do not focus on the large size of the bait and weight. A large jig head does not mean catching big fish, but it cuts off bites from smaller predators. Therefore, using a heavy jig when fishing at shallow depths and shallow waters, you automatically lose the opportunity to catch a medium-sized pike perch. When fishing in shallow water in the absence of a strong current, jigs of 3-6 grams can be considered the main weight; heavier ones should be used depending on the situation.
8. Use the slowest possible pace of retrieval. Do not forget that the bait imitates a sick fish, therefore by making the retrieval as slow as possible, you provoke even a passive predator to attack. Your bait says with all its behavior “I’m a small, sick fish, it won’t be difficult to catch me,” and the bite doesn’t take long to arrive. When retrieving, you should hold the spinning rod at an angle of 45-50 degrees, then under the shore the bait will cling less to the bottom.
13. Don’t save money on the quality of the bait, monitor the condition of the gear. Try to use branded hooks that are highly sharp and durable, this will increase the feasibility of bites. Check the sharpness of the hook after snagging and hitting rocks. If necessary, tie knots on the fishing line so as not to lose the bait if the knot becomes loose.
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