Spinning fishing in early spring: long waits will not lead to disappointment

Features of spinning fishing in spring

In the spring, in the regions of Russia, bans on fishing with spinning rods, which usually work in natural reservoirs during spawning, begin to apply. Therefore, before going fishing, you need to check when and where it is prohibited. Otherwise, you may run into trouble in the form of heavy fines and confiscation of your catch. If you plan to fish on paid reservoirs, the problem does not arise. As a rule, there are never any restrictions on them.

You should be well prepared for fishing in the spring. At this time of year, the weather is unpredictable, and warmth can quickly give way to cold wind and rain. It is necessary to choose equipment so as not to suddenly freeze or get wet. It is advisable to wear a waterproof suit and warmly lined waders. It won’t hurt to wear thermal underwear, a sweatshirt, a hat made of waterproof material and take the same mittens with you.

Pike fishing in spring is fast and active

In early spring, spinning fishing is mostly active and active. This summer you can spend hours fishing a deep hole, waiting for a bite. Fishing in April follows a different scenario. Since I feel more confident on any river than on a lake or reservoir, I am preparing specifically for a meeting with river pike. After all, there are significant differences between fishing on a lake and on a river. Take, for example, my favorite fishing in river bays and backwaters. Just a little more about what a backwater is, and such areas can be called a lake, but the fishing tactics are completely different. In early spring, a significant part of the pike sticks to shallow waters. Therefore, I postpone deep fishing for the summer and autumn, and look for predators in shallower, warmer places. After all, spring is, first of all, the time of spawning of roach, silver bream, rudd - the main hunting objects of the toothy predator. Various fish go to shallow waters warmed up (to the temperature required for spawning) for the purpose of procreation, where an already spawned and very hungry pike awaits it.

On the way to a bay or backwater, I also fish promising places on the river itself, but often at this time the water there is still quite muddy and high, and the current is very strong, but it doesn’t hurt to fish the river either - sometimes a large pike will sit under the bank. Therefore, I place my main hopes on the backwaters - having caught one, I move on to the next. And so the whole day passes in search of active fish, and pike in the spring is almost always in a fairly active state, the main thing is to find it. Of course, I want to linger in the places I like, but there are other cool areas rich in intrigue ahead, and I don’t linger at one point.

Types of fish for spinning fishing in spring

In the spring you can catch:

1. Pike. After the ice melts, the predator goes to shallow water, where the water warms up faster, and before and after spawning, the fish begins to eat heavily. She greedily grabs any bait.

2. Pike perch. In spring it is not very active, but can bite well in winter mooring areas and in places with uneven bottom topography.

3. Perch. This predator falls for small baits. Small and medium-sized specimens gather near the shore in the spring to feed on the eggs of other fish, and can enter spills. Large perches appear in the coastal zone in late April - early May. Before this, they need to be caught with long-distance casts.

4. Chub. It becomes active two weeks after the ice melts and moves to spawning grounds. Fish can be found in tributaries, near river mouths. In April, small chub concentrate near the shore, near bushes and hanging tree branches. Large individuals stay 20-30 meters from the coastline.

5. Asp. Before spawning it must be looked for at great depths, after - in shallow water. Asp rarely approaches the shore and actively bites at a decent distance from it in the second half of spring. The zhor stops during the spawning period, which lasts only a short time at different times from the last days of April until the water in the reservoirs subsides. It is caught using jig baits and wobblers.

How to equip a spinning rod for pike

If you are going to catch pike with a spinning rod, you should choose the right gear. The spinning rod should be 2.5-4 meters long. It is desirable that it has a soft tip. It makes it easier to control the bait. For standard fishing with a medium-sized jig, you can use a spinning rod with 5-25 or 10-30 gr. Smaller or larger tests are suitable for specific baits and more experienced fishermen.

Catching pike with a retractable leash is an equipment often used for jig fishing.

Which spinning rod is the best?

It is advisable to purchase a spinning rod from well-known, trusted manufacturers. Such products are more expensive, but they naturally have a different level of quality. This spinning rod is very durable and can serve for many years. If you can't afford such a purchase, take the middle class. In general, the differences in fishing will be insignificant.

Coil

The spinning reel is selected depending on the fishing conditions.
You should not buy a baitcasting reel, as you will get tired of untangling beards - this is not an option at all for catching a toothy predator. A medium-sized spinning reel is perfect for pike fishing. It is also advisable to take care of a spare bobbin.

fishing line

It is important that the line goes without any problems, easily and simply. The reel should be wound with monofilament, the thickness of which should be approximately 0.25 mm - this is the optimal size for pike. Thicker lines can spook fish, and thin lines aren't as strong.

When fishing with spinning rods, anglers are increasingly giving preference to braided fishing line - it is more reliable. The disadvantage of such a fishing line is its price, as well as some physical features that can lead to cuts if handled carelessly during wiring.

Lures

In March, pike can be caught using a variety of baits (jigs, spinners, wobblers). This is the period when there is a lot of caviar in the belly of the predator, so large baits do not attract it. If the size of the bait is more than 5 cm, the pike simply will not be able to swallow it. For fishing in the second half of spring, when spawning has not yet passed, you should take the smallest baits.

The video below shows spinning lures used to catch large pike .

Choosing lures for pike fishing with a spinning rod is a wonderful detailed guide to choosing bait.

If you are a beginner, then stock up on a standard set of baits, among which you will have something to use when fishing and evaluate the catchability of the equipment and its attractiveness to a predator:

1. Three rotating spinners.
2. Three oscillating spoons.
3. Five medium twisters with 10-15 gram jig heads.
4. Five silicone vibrating tails.

Through experimentation, you should choose the size and color of the bait. Pike can behave unpredictably in different conditions, so you need to act according to the circumstances.

When can you start spinning fishing in the spring?

The success of spinning fishing in the spring depends on the characteristics of the reservoir and the behavior of a particular fish, which differs among different breeds. When can you start fishing based on these conditions?

1. Pike. The predator can be caught after the first gullies appear in bodies of calm water. In rivers, ice breaks first in areas with strong currents. There are no pike on them. Toothy is waiting for places with holes and reverse flow to open up.

2. Pike perch. It is actively caught using a spinning rod only after the ice has completely disappeared from the reservoir. The pike perch begins to bite well earlier, but floating ice floes make it difficult to cast the bait far, to carry out the retrieve correctly, and to get to the fish’s mooring areas by boat.

3. Perch. He begins to greedily hunt for bait immediately after the appearance of gullies created by melt water. Closer to spawning, the predator bites poorly.

4. Chub, asp. This fish is difficult to catch until the water warms up to a temperature of +9ºС. At the beginning of spring, it stays at great depths and rarely pays attention to bait. Then, as the water warms up, it moves to shallow water or to the shore.

Where to look for a predator in the spring

In the spring, you can catch perch using a spinning rod in small lakes and in fast-moving rivers and rivulets. The fish is widespread, and with the arrival of warm days it becomes a frequent trophy for both professionals and beginners.

Early spring in March

In the first month of spring, all reservoirs begin to be freed from the ice shell, and underwater inhabitants begin active preparation for spawning. Considering that the melting of ice causes stress in the predator, bites during the first week are very weak and may even be absent altogether.

The time from ice melting to the spawning period is characterized as the most successful for catching perch. He tries to replenish the reserves of strength and energy spent on survival in extreme conditions. Over the winter, the predator has become pretty hungry and now devours almost everything that moves. You can easily find small and medium-sized individuals near the shore, where they prowl in search of food. Large fish are still at depth at this time of year.

The spawning begins at the end of March - at the beginning of April, its duration is about two weeks. There are no bites during this period. The determining factors for the start of spawning are:

• water temperature +7–9 degrees;
• water decline;
• birch leaves blooming.

It is better to go out to the reservoir for perch during the day, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weather: clear, atmospheric pressure readings within 738–739.

On warm water in April - May

Successful fishing for perch in April using a spinning rod will be either at the beginning of this month or at the end. Among the folk signs, the perch zhor indicates the beginning of the shedding of rosehip flowers. It is worth looking for a predator in April close to:

• coastal vegetation, where there is an abundance of small fish;
• trees fallen into the water, flooded bushes;
• steep banks, where the depth is over 2 m;
• entrances to streams, bays;
• stuck places;
• bridge piles.

If near the coastal grass the perch does not make itself known in any way and does not respond to bait, then there is no need to waste your time, it is better to try your luck by retreating 2–5 m from the shore. Ideal conditions for hunting a predator in March are clear sunny days in the background low blood pressure (738–739). The active bite occurs in the middle of the day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In May, the choice of promising points will depend on the characteristics of a particular region and weather conditions. If the month is often cold, then you should look for a predator in the same place as in April. In the northern regions, where ice on the reservoir lasts until April, the spawning period occurs much later. If May is warm and the water has warmed up enough, then the fish are already quite actively leading their lifestyle. Highly productive perch sites include:

• places of rivers where the flow is slow;
• areas with reverse currents near the coastal zone;
• areas along the edge of underwater vegetation;
• in hot weather, under a bridge near piles and overhanging trees;
• dams/waterfalls, and with shallow depth;
• stuck places;
• boulders;
• entrances/exits from pits.

In cold May, fishing will be successful when there are warm and clear days, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In a warm month, success will also be expected on cloudy days, especially against the backdrop of light drizzle. If the weather is hot, then it is advisable to go for perch from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. During the day, hunting a predator is also possible, but under overhanging trees, bridges, where there is shade.

Features of reservoirs

Fishing in different bodies of water begins at different times, which is regulated by the speed of the current, the level of water rise, and the types of flood.

1. Small rivers. The water level in them rises by 30-50 centimeters and quickly decreases. You can start catching pike a week after the ice melts.

2. Big rivers. In them, water rises to a height of up to two meters during ice melting and can flood the coastal coastal zone. In this case, you need to hunt for pike before the flood, as it will make the water cloudy.

3. Lakes. The water level in them in spring depends on the number of tributaries and the volume of snow that lies on the shore. The water in lakes does not rise as much as in rivers and quickly becomes clear. Fishing with a spinning rod can be successful immediately after its level decreases.

Pike spawning

When the water warms up to 3-7 degrees, pike spawning begins. This time in the western regions falls on the end of March, the beginning of April, in the eastern regions - mid-April, the beginning of May. Pike reaches sexual maturity after three years of life.

The order of pike spawning depends on age:

• Young individuals spawn first;
• then - larger and older ones;
• the last are the largest.

The start of spawning directly depends on the water temperature.
The peak occurs at around 7-8 degrees Celsius. To spawn, pike choose shallow water that warms up the fastest: from a few centimeters to one or two meters. Groups of spawning pike consist of one female and several males. The duration of spawning is about one and a half to two weeks.

On lakes, spawning usually takes place three to four weeks later than in the river, but pike can spawn even before the lake is freed from ice in the coastal zone, in places with last year’s vegetation.

After spawning, the pike “gets sick” for one or two weeks, and then the spring zhor begins, which lasts until the first half of May (June). During this period, it feeds in spawning areas.

The peak of pike zhor coincides with the beginning of bird cherry flowering and the appearance of oak leaves.

Fishing from a boat and from the shore using a spinning rod in spring

In early spring, in large bodies of water, fishing from the shore is the most promising. It is more convenient and safer to approach fish habitats from there. This:

1. Hollows on rivers.

2. Non-freezing areas.

3. Ice-free areas in ponds with standing water.

For fishing from the shore, fast action forms with a length of 2.2 meters to 2.8 meters are suitable. Fishing from a boat becomes available after the ice has completely disappeared. Light and ultra-light spinning rods with a length from 1.8 meters to 2.4 meters with a fast, medium, parabolic action are suitable for it.

Fishing from a boat

To catch pike from a boat, you can use fishing devices that are suitable for fishing from the shore. Fishing from a boat is done by placing bait. This is a rather complicated process. For fishing in small bodies of water, small swimming devices should be used. If you find a school of white fish using your echo sounder, you can be sure that the catch will be large, since pike usually feed near such schools. You can also try fishing for pike in the bottom area, especially in places where there are a lot of irregularities. If there is little activity, you can try fishing with wobblers with rattles.

How to choose equipment for spinning fishing in spring

Equipment for spinning fishing in the spring is selected taking into account the type of fish that you plan to catch.

1. For pike hunting. To catch predators, you will need a medium action spinning rod with a weight of 2 grams to 30 grams. The rod is equipped with a powerful reel ranging in size from 2500 to 3000 with a front friction brake, a durable braided cord, and a metal leash.

2. For fishing for pike perch. Hunting for this fish is usually carried out using a jig. You need a quick formation form with a test depending on the depth and current speed. A reliable spinning or multiplier reel is mounted on it, a braided cord and a fluocarbon leash are tied if fishing is carried out on snags and rock-filled reservoirs.

3. For perch fishing. Light fast-action blanks with dough from 2 grams to 14 grams, reels with sizes from 500 to 1000, monofilament or braided cord with a diameter of 0.08 millimeters to 0.16 millimeters are suitable for it.

4. For catching asp and chub. In this case, the most convenient will be universal spinning rods of ultra-fast and fast action with tests reaching 15 grams in early spring, and 30 grams in the period after spawning. Reels of size 2500-3000 are placed on them and monofilament is attached. Braided line is not used when catching this fish.

Fishing technique

We use wiring:

• Uniform slow wiring (recommended for beginners).
• Jerk or twitching - wiring is carried out by simultaneously twitching the tip of the rod and winding the cord with a reel. With this wiring, the most attractive play of the wobbler is achieved.
• Step-by-step retrieving with short pauses and nods to the sides with the tip of the rod. The wiring speed can be changed. When bringing the bait to the shallowest water, make nods with the rod in the upward direction.

Expert opinion

Vladimir Poltoranin

Fisherman - expert

When the fish are inactive, it is recommended to experiment with different fishing techniques, change baits, and take longer and more frequent pauses. After each change, it is worth repeating the tactic no more than three times. After you have tried the entire available arsenal, it is worth looking for another place for fishing.

During spring fishing, the fish are not as active as in the fall, so slower retrieves and long pauses are made, during which the “lion’s share” of bites occur.

When fishing, the pike makes unpredictable jerks in different directions, jumps high out of the water, and actively shakes its head, trying to free itself from the hook. These loads are extinguished with the help of a friction clutch and release of the cord; the fish is brought into a pre-prepared landing net, from where it is subsequently taken.

If you haven’t hooked, then when you release the line, fish often disappear.

Lures for spinning fishing in spring

Lures for spinning fishing in the spring should be selected based on the fishing method and type of fish.

1. Jig. It is used when hunting a predator lurking at the bottom. The most popular jig baits are twisters, vibrotails, and silicone worms. There are reservoirs in which spawning lamprey appears in the spring. Its imitations are of great interest to pike and zander. When fishing before spawning, baits should be large, and after spawning – small.

2. Wobblers. They are suitable for fishing for pike in shallow water, in areas overgrown with underwater plants. In March-April, the predator attacks large, actively playing minnows, jerkbaits, and crankbaits; in May, after spawning, it bites on slow-playing minnows. Wobblers are an excellent option for catching chub and asp near the shore. They can simply be set adrift in areas that are attractive for fish.

3. Spoons. They will be the best choice for catching predators in shallow water and in thickets. Heavy spinners provide precision long casts. It is important that their petals can play well. Small spoons can be used when hunting pike, pike perch, asp at depth or on rivers with strong currents. In early spring, you need to choose bright, aggressively colored spoons; closer to summer, silver or greenish baits.

Lures are selected taking into account the preferences of the fish before and after spawning. At the beginning of spring, pike bite well on spinners, perch on vibrotails and twisters, pike perch is interested in foam rubber, chub and asp prefer wobblers.

Wiring for spinning fishing in early spring

There are different methods of conducting, but all of them are united by the pace: it should be slow, calm, bordering on a complete stop.

The best spinning lures for perch in spring

One of the features of spring perch that plays into the hands of the fisherman is its gluttony and omnivorous nature. He rushes with increased interest at everything that is edible for him. But among all the variety of artificial baits, there are the most successful options. In the arsenal of an experienced fisherman there are more than a dozen catchy models for a striped predator, their maximum length is 2 inches.

Silicone jig baits for perch

The best time to use silicone jig baits is when the ice has completely melted - in open water. By tapping on the bottom and raising an attractive cloud of turbidity, the bait provokes the perch, inviting it even from the darkness. Twisters and vibrating tails with a size of 1–2 inches are characterized by increased efficiency. But if fishing is done with the goal of catching a one-kilogram predator, then 3-inch silicones will be successful.

Choice of spinners

Another correct solution for perch is spinners. But here it is worth considering that during the flood period there is a high probability of snags - loss of bait. Rotating spoons of bright colors work especially well for predators. They are better visible in cloudy and cold water. They are used mainly at shallow and medium depths. Lures of the classic type will also be successful, only large versions should be put aside for now. A win-win option for spring perch would be models in yellow and silver tones.

The advantage of the turntable is the creation of alluring glare and noise due to the rotating petal, which is subject to the resistance of the water.

Wobbler

The wobbler received its recognition due to its catchability and spectacular appearance. Artificial bait perfectly imitates live fish. In spring, minnows and shad no longer than 4–5 cm in length are often the priority. An important criterion here is the color of the wobbler; this predator relies more on its vision.

If hunting is carried out in clear water, then you need to use bait of natural colors. Wobblers of acidic tones should not be used, they only scare away the fish. Ideally, use baits for spring perch that imitate their usual food; for each specific reservoir it is different, for example, verkhovka.

Spinning fishing techniques and tactics in spring

Spinning fishing techniques in the spring differ from fishing at other times of the year only in the peculiarities of the fishing. During the period after the ice melts, they should be smooth and slow. A fast moving bait can scare away sleepy and lethargic fish. As summer approaches, the speed of posting increases. They can be:

1. Uniform. The line is wound onto the spool evenly, without changing the number of movements. They work only with a reel, keeping the spinning rod in one position. The speed of the retrieve depends on the depth of the bait. This method is used when fishing in the middle layers of water and near the surface.

2. Uneven. In this case, the line is wound at a variable speed. The bait should float, sink, and move chaotically. To make her play more active, twitch the tip of the form up, down and to the sides.

3. Stepped. After casting, wait for the bait to fall to the bottom. The fishing line is reeled in so that the bait rises 40-50 centimeters, stands, then drops 40-40 centimeters, then rises again, and so on. The spinning rod is moved down, up, and to the sides. This type of fishing with floating wobblers is the most effective when catching a sleepy, lethargic predator.

4. Ryvkov. Such wiring is suitable for twitching with poppers and minou. Spinning is used so that the bait actively moves from side to side. They regularly pause and jerk while reeling in the fishing line. When hunting for perch, you need a small amplitude of oscillations of the bait; for pike and pike perch, wide and sweeping oscillations are needed. The softness of the retrieve and the length of pauses between jerks depend on the behavior of the fish. The more active the predator, the harsher the wiring and the shorter the duration of pauses. To implement the jerk method, you need a short spinning rod with a braided cord. Monoline does not allow you to animate the bait well.

5. Pendulum. Such wiring is suitable for snags, ponds overgrown with underwater vegetation, littered with trees, and for rivers with fast currents. After the bait falls to the bottom, the spinning rod is placed in a horizontal position and pulled up 10-15 centimeters. The bait should rise. The idea is to move the rod 5-10 centimeters forward so that the bait falls to the bottom again.

Catching perch in the spring with spinning and preparing gear

To make perch fishing as productive as possible in the spring, you need to make the right choice of gear. The main criteria: ease of use, sufficient rigidity, ease of control of the bait.

For a spring predator, you will need to assemble spinning gear that will better suit the fishing conditions during this period.

Rod

If you plan to fish from a boat or from the shore, then a blank 2.1–2.4 m long is suitable. If there is a need for long casts, then use rods 2.7 m long. The optimal spinning test varies within 20 g. occurs in the current with a jig, and at a serious depth, it is better to use a rod that works with lures weighing 40 g.

Among the popular models it is worth noting:

• Extreme Fishing Panache Obsession 742M. The rod is universal and works with any type of bait. The build is medium-fast. Throwing characteristics at a high level. Its length is 2.23 m, test load 4–18 g;
• Major Craft Rizer RZS-702M. This is an excellent option for hunting wobblers and jigs. The rod copes well with jerking of poppers, wobblers, and walkers. It works great with weki, silicone baits, when the wiring is of a stepped type. Length 2.13 m, test load 6–24 g;
• Norstream Spiker 832MH. This blank is distinguished by its power, reliability, and the ability to catch predators at great depths, on a stream using a jig. This is a good solution if fishing is done from a boat. But its effectiveness is not lost when working from the shore. The model attracts with decent shooting qualities and high sensitivity.

Coil

The best option for minke whale is a reel with a size of 1000–2000 (Shimano classification). The Colmic Argos 20 model, size 1500, is especially in demand. Advantages of the reel: high-quality laying of both monofilament and braid, good traction, ability to work with all types of spinning lures, ideal combination of price and quality. The reel weighs about 260 grams.

fishing line

For perch fishing, it is better to choose either monofilament, which reduces the number of fish hatches, or braided line, which can increase the information content of the gear and avoid losing the bait at the moment of hooking. The optimal diameter of braid is up to 0.1 m, monofilament is up to 0.2 mm.

Technique for catching spring perch using a spinning rod

Catching perch in the spring with a spinning rod, especially at the beginning of the season, works best with a slow, smooth retrieve. But in May it’s already possible to move the bait quickly and sharply. In warm water, the fish are already as active as possible and respond well to aggressive baiting.

If fishing is carried out at a depth of 2.5 m, then jig heads with silicone baits are used. A stepped type of wiring is suitable for them. After casting, you need to give the bait the opportunity to reach the bottom, and only then start retrieving. It consists of 2-3 turns of the reel handle, then a stop is made, allowing the jig head to fall to the bottom again. After which the fishing line is tightened, a pause is paused, and the cycle of manipulations is repeated.

If perch fishing takes place in shallow areas of the reservoir, at the end of April - in May, then spinners that are already rotating will be effective. Uniform retrieving involves casting the bait, sinking it to the bottom, and lifting it with a slight swing of the spinning rod. After which, winding of the monofilament is carried out at a suitable pace. The speed of the spinner is selected taking into account weather conditions; at the end of spring, you can safely use fast retrieve.

In the spring, as at any other time of the year, it is good to use wobblers for a striped predator. The only thing is that for each specific depth you need to select a catchable option. Many wobblers work well using twitching, where first a sharp swing of the rod is made, in which the bait is moved forward, followed by reeling in the fishing line and another swing of the whip.

When the predator has already captured the bait, a confident hook is made. But in order not to damage the fish’s lips, there is no need to perform too sudden movements. To determine the hooking force, it is worth taking into account the softness of the spinning rod and the distance to the fishing point. If the rod is soft and the distance from the shore is serious, then the hook should be strong, and vice versa.

If you come across a small fish, then the process of fishing will be easy. If the catch is large, then you will have to put in a lot of effort and patience. Here it is better not to rush, but to gradually increase the tension of the fishing line, carefully bringing the prey to the shore.

Lures

We choose the bait based on the conditions - they are more superficial and with a slight depth than deep ones.

Divided into two categories:

1. Scout baits will be jig heads for exploring the bottom topography and the nature of the depths.
2. The main baits we plan to fish with.

During the pre-spawning period, lures of green and brown natural colors are recommended, while the water is still clear.

In muddy water, it is preferable to use noise and vibration baits and bright colors.

Top best spring baits

Early spring

Wobblers. They recommend the minou and crank class, surface and medium-depth suspenders.

A classic wobbler is equipped with a metal ring to which a cord is attached. When fishing for pike, a leader is used, which changes the balance of the bait. To avoid this, you need to remove the ring and replace it with a leash-string of the same weight. This will balance the wobbler and its performance will not be affected when retrieving.

Poppers. Classic shapes, size up to 9 cm, natural colors.

Offset hook. In shallow water of 20-30 cm, use an offset hook without weight with a twister or vibrating tail in clear water. Through troubled waters - they are being shipped.

Jig heads. Weighing 1.5-3 grams in combination with microtwisters, foam fish, etc. in clear water. Large weights and equipped with bright tires for muddy water.

Oscillators. Non-snacking with one or two hooks.

Gliders. Top 6 gliders:

1. OSP Diving frog.
2. Deps buster.
3. Megabass Pony gabot tonosama frog.
4. “Croatian egg” BUMBLE LURE.
5. "Frog" Kahara.
6. "Moss Boss" Heddon.

Late spring

When the water rose and the pike spawned, the water became cloudy and the pike became lethargic. Therefore, during this period you can try all the equipment and bait available in your arsenal. During this period, bait selection priorities change. Various equipment with rubber edible baits (the smell is important) and spinners come first.

If the fish is completely lethargic, then you can try the attractant that is used to treat the bait. This technique can help increase the fish's appetite and make it bite.

Turntables. Used already in May, in high muddy water, bright colors or shiny. On cloudy days it is better to take steel flowers, on sunny days - copper ones.

Oscillators. They are carried out in the middle layers of water.

Jig heads and offset rigs , both mono and in various rig options: Texas, Korolin, lead, drop-shot.

Medium and deep wobblers