Spinning fishing: early spring, when prohibited, from a boat, from the shore

Review of spinning rods

February 16

Overview of the classification of spinning rods

Spinning is a fishing tackle designed for catching fish using artificial or natural bait by throwing it into a body of water and retrieving it. This is a universal rod that is used to catch pike, perch, pike perch and other trophies. Spinning rods are divided into several types:

Depending on the design

- telescopic and plug-in:

— plug-in spinning rods are mostly two-part, durable and light in weight;

— telescopic spinning rods can consist of 5-6 legs, are less reliable and have more weight.

Depending on the material

- made of carbon fiber - lightweight and rigid, but more susceptible to damage;

- made of fiberglass - durable and flexible, but heavy;

- made of composite material - the average option, the most common.

About spinning rods

The spinning rod consists of a handle (butt), a reel holder, a blank, which is equipped with guide rings for guiding the cord or fishing line, the last ring at the tip is called a “tulip”.

Spinning rods are distinguished by the type of connection of the knees:

Plug-in. The most popular among spinners. They have two, less often three, elbows that are inserted into each other. Lungs.
Telescopic. Retractable, heavier, less durable and sensitive. Convenient to transport.

There are rods of one-piece designs on sale, usually short (up to two meters).
They are called one-part ones. Consist of one knee. The most “sensitive”, but often inconvenient to transport. The material used to make the form determines its weight and strength:

Fiberglass.
Carbon fiber (graphite, carbon).
Composite (a mixture of fiberglass and carbon fiber in various proportions).
With Kevlar admixtures (super strong material).

Pay attention to the material used to make the handle: smooth artificial polymers will slide in your hand, choose natural ones, for example: cork.

Rings are one of the most important elements; the reliability and sensitivity of spinning tackle depends on their quality. But it should be noted that expensive samples are not always necessary.

For example, when fishing exclusively with monofilament, it is not necessary to use expensive SIC ceramic inserts; they are necessary when fishing with braid, since it, like a saw, leaves deep cuts in conventional plastic ring inserts.

Accordingly, for a spinning rod on which it is possible to use braided wire, we check the quality and material of the inserts and the rings themselves; for a regular rod, more budget solutions are also suitable.

The test form indicates the weight of acceptable baits, divided into:

Ultra-light (UL – Ultra-Light) – up to 6 gamma.
Light (L – Light) – from 6 to 11 grams.
Medium-light (ML – Moderate Light) – from 11 to 19 grams.
Medium (M – Moderate) – from 19 to 23 grams.
Moderate Heavy (MH – Moderate Heavy) – from 22 to 37 grams.
Heavy (H – Heavy) – from 35 to 45 grams.
Super heavy (XH – Extra Heavy) – over 45 grams.

Lures that are too light or too heavy and exceed the test limits can lead to loss of control when retrieving or damage to the rod when casting.

The structure of the form is an important characteristic that determines its flexibility.

The play of the bait when retrieving and the casting distance depend on this:

Extra Fast – when loaded, 1/5 of the form will bend.
Fast – 1/4 part.
Medium (Moderate) – 1/3 part.
Slow – 1/2 part.

The length of the rod allows you to vary the casting distance:

Long rods over three meters are used for sea fishing, on large rivers, and when fishing from the shore of large bodies of water.
Medium length (2.10-3.00 m) - used on lakes, small rivers and rivers, canals, etc.
Short (1.50-2.10 m) – when fishing from a boat.

Keep your spinning rod clean and transport it carefully. If the knee joint gets stuck, cool the rod and release it without sudden movements or force. Do not allow sand particles to get into the joints.

Types of spinning fishing

Spinning rods are selected depending on:

Weight and size of the desired catch.
The baits used and the method of conducting them.
Conditions of the planned fishing.
Kind of like a pond.

Catching a predator with a spinning rod

Catching predatory fish with a spinning rod is carried out using artificial baits that imitate fry or insects on which the predator feeds.

The attractiveness of the bait is created by the wiring technique. And also using live bait - fish secured with hooks (single, double, treble) or special tackle.

Types of the most popular spinning baits.

Spoons

They are divided into two types: rotating and oscillating.

Rotating ones consist of a core, a hook (with or without “feathering”) and a petal; there are different types:

Jig head

It is an element of equipment designed to increase the weight of the hook and deliver the bait to a given depth. A distinctive feature is the location of the load in the head of the bait. They differ in weight, material of manufacture, shape, type of construction.

The weight of the jig head is selected depending on the depth and presence (speed) of current in the reservoir so that the duration of pauses between retrieves (the length of time during which the jig reaches the bottom after the completion of the retrieve) remains within 2-5 seconds. The casting distance depends on the weight of the equipment.

Some examples of choosing a sinker weight for different fishing conditions:

Nanojig – up to 3 grams. Standing water and depth up to 2 meters;
Microjig – from 3 to 7 grams. Depth up to 4 meters and current speed up to 2 m/s;
Light - from 7 to 21 grams. Depth 4-6 meters, speed – 3 m/s;
Average - from 21 to 42 grams. Depth – 4-6 meters, speed – more than 3 m/s;
Heavy - from 42 grams or more. Great depths and/or high current speeds.

Jig heads are made from lead, tungsten alloy and brass. They vary in price, size and durability.

There are two types of jig head designs: cast and collapsible. The cast design involves the weight and the hook as a single unit, the collapsible design involves offset installation of the weight and the hook.

Offset installation involves the use of a weight with two fastenings (popularly called “Cheburashka”) and a hook (simple or offset). A hook is attached to one ring of the weight, a leash carabiner is attached to the other, or a cord is tied. A silicone bait is put on the hook.

In addition to jig heads, other weights are also used. Some are used as a “flexible”, “jointed” version of jig heads - these are “Cheburashkas”, “drops” and “sticks” with built-in swivels and hooks attached to them using a winding ring.

They can be of different shapes, with soldered “ears” or with collapsible ones.

Others are used in rigs with a “retractable leash” and the like. They have the shape of a bullet (in the case of the Texas rig), a ball, a drop, a stick, etc.

Types of fishing for predators: trolling, fly fishing, jig fishing, microjig, casting, etc.

Trolling fishing. This is spinning fishing from a boat with a motor. This type of fishing from a rowing boat is called “track”. The bottom line is that at low speed the fisherman lowers the bait into the water and, without using wiring, but only the movement of the boat, “combs” the reservoir in search of prey. The presence of an echo sounder optimizes the process.

Fly fishing. This is fishing for artificial or live insects using a spinning rod with special equipment and casting and retrieving techniques. With this type of fishing, floats and sinkers are not used; fishing takes place on the surface of the water or its upper layers. Casting is primarily carried out using a special cord, and not a spinning rod blank as in classical fishing.

Mormyshing. Jigs are traditionally a winter bait, but there are already exceptions. Spinning fishing with jigs is becoming increasingly popular. Refers to ultralight fishing. Jigs work more effectively in early spring and late autumn.

Microjig. A type of jig spinning fishing using light baits. These include marmodroch, nanojig, etc.

Casting. It is distinguished by the use of special gear: spinning rod and reel. The rods are shorter, specialized, and have an inertial baitcasting reel – all this allows for more accurate and longer casts, more sensitive and smooth movements of baits.

Catching peaceful fish with a spinning rod

Catching white fish with a spinning rod is carried out mainly with bottom gear: a feeder and a donka. These two species have their own equipment depending on the desired catch.

But both fly fishing and casting can also be classified as types of fishing for “white” fish using spinning rods. You can also catch peaceful fish while trolling, fishing with edible rubber, wobblers and other options for hunting predators, but this is mostly an accidental bycatch rather than the rule.

How to properly equip a spinning rod

The spinning rod is equipped with a reel on which a cord or fishing line is wound, passed through guide rings and the equipment is tied. Gear is selected according to the characteristics of the spinning rod.

If there is a pike in the reservoir, then a leash is used, which is tied to a cord, and the bait is attached to the carabiner of the leash.

Reels can be inertial, inertial-free, multiplier.

Multiplier rods are the most powerful, so they are equipped with spinning rods for trolling and for catching catfish and other large fish.

Inertial ones are used in fly fishing and in the bottom version of spinning fishing.

Inertia-free, as the main type used in hunting for predators, and in feeder fishing, in carp fishing, etc. They are popular due to the ability to fine-tune the friction brake, with the help of which you can bring out impressive trophies on delicate tackle. Because of such emotions, real fishermen go to the pond. The simplest reels, like the Nevskaya, are suitable for fish harvesters.

The choice of cord or monofilament depends on the fishing method and location.

For example, for jig fishing, the extreme sensitivity of the gear is important. The fisherman controls the movement of the bait and the bite tactilely - through the form and visually - along the tip of the rod. The cord has no stretch, which ensures the best signal transmission from the bait to the form and then into the angler’s hand.

The monofilament, in turn, has stretchability and thereby dampens sudden jerks of the fish. This property, coupled with the flexibility of the rod and a properly configured clutch, helps to bring out the trophy without annoying derailments.

Expert opinion

Vladimir Poltoranin

Fisherman - expert

What type of base to equip a fishing rod needs to be determined for each individual case. There can be many factors - this is a littered reservoir (braid collects garbage like a vacuum cleaner), the presence of a shell (monofilament is less susceptible to cuts on sharp edges), weak fish lips (the line is stretchable and handles jerks better), pike teeth cut braid perfectly and do not always cope with fluorocarbon (fluorocarbon fishing line).

Small in appearance, but not in importance, are the auxiliary equipment elements:

swivels;
carbines;
winding rings;
fasteners

The comfort and reliability of the gear depends on their quality and proper selection and installation. A poor-quality swivel will ultimately result in twisting of the fishing line, which will lead to its tangling, the so-called “beard”. And instead of enjoying fishing, you will waste time and nerves redoing the gear.

This also applies to other installation elements. High-quality fittings contribute to the overall balance of the gear; you should not skimp on these small things.

Spinning fishing techniques

There is no strict classification of spinning fishing directions - as a rule, the following main types of spinning fishing are taken as the basis for the division of spinning techniques:

Jerk wiring - varieties of which are jerking and twitching.
Uniform wiring.
Step retrieve or jig.
Vertical wiring.

In addition to the basic types of techniques, there is also a fairly large number of mixed and intermediate techniques, such as pumping, ripping, stop-and-go, wave-like wiring.

In addition, we can distinguish many specific areas of spinning fishing, related to the main types of techniques or located at their intersection. So, for example, in jig fishing, in addition to classical jig fishing, one can distinguish such a direction as microjig, as well as fishing with a variety of specific jig equipment:

drop shot;
jig-rig;
Carolina rig;
Texas rigging;
diverter leash.

In addition, you can classify the types of spinning fishing according to the gear used - ultralight, light, heavy spinning, which use gear that is quite specific in its parameters - rod, reel, fishing line, bait.

Spinning fishing technique

Using artificial baits, the fisherman needs to “deceive” the predator and make him believe that in front of him is a living object of his diet. To do this, various wiring is used, forcing the bait to move in one or another amplitude, direction and speed.

Spinning wires

Basic wiring techniques:

Uniform – suitable for spinners and silicone lures. It is carried out by uniformly winding the fishing line onto the reel. The closer the bait is to the surface of the water, the faster the retrieve rate. In the bottom layers, bait is carried out very slowly.
Uneven - alternating bait movement and pauses. Suitable for fishing with oscillating spoons and silicone. A correctly selected ratio of the speed of posting and the duration of pauses gives excellent results.
Stepped – for bottom baits. The bait sinks to the bottom, then sharply, by moving the tip of the rod, rises at an angle (at this time the cord is wound on the reel) and falls again. The secret of retrieving lies in the timing of the movement of the bait from the top point to the bottom - the predator often attacks at this moment.
Twitching is a jerking drive that involves active movement of the form from side to side. The amplitude and depth of the bait's immersion varies, which presupposes the spinning angler's skills. Very good for wiring wobblers.
Jig is a type of stepped wiring. The difference is that the movement of the bait is provided by the reel, without the participation of the blank. The speed of the drive and the duration of pauses change. Used for fishing with jig heads.

Different wiring techniques are used for different types of baits. But we must not forget that fishing is creativity, and this is projected onto the options and elements of wiring. You always need to improvise, look for the right technique right now. By mixing styles, changing established criteria, you will always find the key to the object of the hunt.

How to cast a spinning rod correctly

Spinning is a tackle that has its own characteristics. The casting is performed with a sharp throw without stopping. The casting technique depends on the reel that is installed. Let's consider a spinning coil.

Casting options:

Vertical.
Horizontal.
Pendulum.
Ejection.

Vertical cast.

The most common technique that allows you to deliver the bait to the designated place, applicable when there is no interference with the swing. Highest casting distance.

We begin casting by searching the surface of the water for the bait delivery point.
Using a reel, we wind the cord so that the bait is twenty centimeters from the tip.
After this, the cord is pressed against the rod with the index finger, and the line-laying arc opens.
The rod is thrown behind the back, a sharp movement of the hands so that the rod plays and a sharp feed forward of the bait, which “shoots” in the desired direction, at the same time the cord is released.
While the bait is flying, the cord falls freely in rings from the spool, the tip of the rod points in the direction chosen for casting.
When the bait touches the surface of the water, the line-laying arm is returned to its original position and they wait until the bait takes the desired position in the water column, then the retrieval is carried out.

Horizontal (side) cast.

It is used when tree branches are in the way above the spinner’s head and/or there is high overhanging vegetation at the casting point. The casting range is slightly less than in the previous case, but the accuracy is high.

The casting technique differs from the previous one in that the spinning rod is wound up to cast not behind the head, but to the side. The accuracy of the bait's flight directly depends on the moment when the cord is released.

Pendulum cast.

It is carried out when the branches are located very low above the water and the bait must be delivered as if from below, under the branches.

Spinning rings

Guides are the second most important component of a spinning rod. The rings are counted from the handle to the end of the whip, and the latter is called a “tulip”.

Structurally, the ring consists of a durable insert fixed in a special frame (frame). The frame, in turn, has 1-2 legs with paws for attaching to the fishing rod. The strongest and lightest frames are made from titanium.

Nowadays, rings on one foot are used very widely, since, firstly, they are lighter, and secondly, they practically do not change the original structure of the form. Well, we learned how to attach them to a fishing rod almost as reliably as rings on two legs. And only on fairly powerful spinning rods, either the first one or two, or all the rings are still made in the “old” reinforced version.

But the main working element of the ring is a solid insert. Products with metal and porcelain inserts have sunk into oblivion. Currently, high-quality rings are made from only three materials: aluminum oxide (Al2O3), silicon carbide (SiC) or a light metal surface coated with a high-strength alloy (for example, titanium nitride).

For fishing with regular monofilament, aluminum oxide is sufficient, but for “braid” only stronger rings made of silicon carbide are suitable. The use of various "sprayed" options depends on their specific hardness, but many of these rings are quite suitable for fishing with braided lines. I think that the share of “sprayed” rings will gradually increase for a simple reason - they are a little lighter than others. After all, inserts made of aluminum oxide or silicon carbide, due to their fragility, have to be made thicker - and, therefore, relatively heavy. Durable spraying can be quite thin.

However, it is worth remembering that the quality of a ring is determined not only by the declared material, but also by its brand, the purity of the components and the correct technology, which vary greatly from one manufacturer to another. Although in principle silicon carbide is twice as hard as aluminum oxide, it often happens that the best "oxide" rings are superior in quality to mediocre "carbide" samples.

Speaking specifically about inserts, you should pay attention to such parameters as the cross-section (profile) of the insert and the degree of polishing. There is no doubt that high-quality polishing is one of the main signs of decent rings.

As for the profile of the insert, the inner working surface can be almost flat or rounded (Fig. 4). It is clear that the second option is better, because here the contact surface - and therefore the friction force - is significantly less.

Fig.4. Insert profile: a) flat, b) rounded.

Speaking about rings, you need to understand very well that sometimes up to 90% of the various loads that fall to the share of all rings are taken on by the “tulip”. Therefore, it is the end ring that needs to be given the closest attention in all respects. If grooves or cracks are visible on the working surface through a magnifying glass, this is a defect. If the “tulip” doesn’t suit you for something else, don’t be lazy and replace it with a better option, because it’s not at all difficult to do. But your fishing line will be in order - which means you will lose less bait and catch more fish.

If you intend to equip your spinning rod to the highest standard, select and install a special, so-called “dry tulip” - with a deployed output “window” (Fig. 5)

Fig.5. “Tulips”: a) regular, b) “drenched”.

After all, unlike all other rings, the fishing line from the “tulip” can go out in almost any direction during various actions. For example, when hooking a fish or attaching a bait to a loop on a fishing rod, the bend of the fishing line on the “tulip” can reach 180°. In such conditions, the fishing line rubs not only against the insert, but also against the frame of the ring, so it wears out especially quickly. To avoid this, “tulips” with a special profile of a “wide-open” exit window were invented. Here the insert itself seems to drench the front part of the frame - that’s why the ring is called “drenched”.

However, such “tulips” are quite rare and expensive. Therefore, if you cannot find a suitable option, you need to at least inspect and “smooth” as much as possible the front outer edge and the outer perimeter on the frame of the “tulip” being used.

Now let's talk about the correct placement of rings. They should be positioned on the rod in such a way as to distribute the load on the blank as evenly as possible when landing fish (Fig. 6).

Fig.6. Arrangement of rings to evenly distribute the load on the rod. (a – maximum clearance)

This concept of “preserving the rod” provides for uniform deflection of all sections of the blank between adjacent rings - that is, the maximum “clearance” between the fishing line and the blank should be the same everywhere. Indeed, in the days of laminated bamboo, when the bend of the “stick” of 30° seemed extreme, there was no point in arguing against the obvious.

Now that the blanks have become much stronger (the best examples can be bent into a ring), the fishing line used is thinner and softer, and the range of lures has expanded to the lightest, the task of ensuring long casting is becoming increasingly acute.

The old concept of range focused on ensuring minimal friction of the fishing line in the guides. To do this, the sizes of all the rings were “adjusted” to the ideal cone between the reel spool and a fairly large “tulip” (Fig. 7), and the number of rings was determined by the formula: rod length in feet minus 1.

Fig.7. Rings sized to ensure minimal friction.

Well, build, weight and balance - whatever happens. In reality, of course, the rings clearly did not reach the “ideal” sizes (mainly due to the difficulty of production and transportation), but the desire was there.

Another way to further reduce friction is polygonal rings (Fig. 8).

Fig.8. Polygonal ring. (a, b, c - friction points).

If in round rings the descending spiral of the fishing line rubs along the entire inner perimeter of the “window,” then here the fishing line comes into contact with the ring only at three points. As a result, the casting range, as practice confirms, can increase by about 5%.

However, long-distance casting means not only minimal friction in the guides, but also maximum use of the casting properties of the rod. And for this you need a spinning rod of ideal structure. And besides, I also want convenience when fishing.

Therefore, a “new concept” of access rings from the Japanese company FUJI appeared. Its essence is simplified as follows: the conical spiral of the fishing line coming off the spool must be quickly “narrowed” in the first or third rings and almost “stretched into a line” in the fourth or fifth rings. Then the line will slide further almost linearly, and on the upper third of the blank you can use tiny light and “low” guides, which will noticeably lighten the rod and improve its structure (Fig. 9).

Fig.9. “New concept” of guide placement on a spinning rod.

In addition, the increase in friction in the first rings must be compensated by reducing friction in all subsequent ones. It was believed that if performed correctly, the casting distance would even increase.

In principle, the “new concept” of rings suggested itself with the advent of lightweight spinning rods for spinners and wobblers. After all, it is clear that a thin and flexible tip can be equipped only with the smallest rings, and the load can be correctly distributed over it only with a sufficiently large number of them.

As for casting range, excessive optimism is not yet entirely justified in practice. The “new concept” can really compete with the “old” only when using the thinnest and softest braided lines and fairly heavy baits. In other cases, enlarged rings for long casting are preferable. But everything flows, everything improves...

As for the tuning, balance, sensitivity and convenience - here the “new concept” is beyond competition, and all these positive changes more than compensate for the slight “shortcoming”.

By the way, there is another drawback of “telescopes”: the rings have to be installed not where they are needed - but where the joints are.

All of the above applies to rods for open spinning reels, but to a large extent it is also true for inertial ones. The fundamental difference is that in inertial models the line immediately moves almost straight, which is why such spinning rods are equipped with small and “low” rings. And the forms themselves are relatively powerful, because normal casting is possible if the bait weighs at least 10 g.

Spinning fishing tactics

The tactics of spinning fishing are practically the same in any body of water: be it a large or small river, lake, reservoir, etc.; Whether you are fishing from the shore or from a boat, with an active spinning rod or feeder, with a donkey or a casting rod, you will be subject to the following components:

Finding a fishing spot (choosing a fishing spot);
Duration of reconnaissance (fishing) of an unfamiliar (or familiar) place;
Variety in the choice of baits and complementary foods (selection);
Varying the degree of immersion of baits (for active spinning);
Animation of baits by combining the type of postings (for active spinning).

Finding a fishing spot

It involves choosing a place in the territory of which the fish you have chosen can stand (feed) or hunt.

If this is a predator, then we will choose dumps, edges, bottom holes, boundaries of vegetation and clean water, steep shore, etc., i.e. those places where it is convenient for a predator to make an ambush.

If we catch peaceful fish, then we choose places for active feeding (or we feed in places that are familiar to fish and convenient for fishing) depending on the time of day: if night fishing is in shallow water, daytime fishing is in deeper fishing areas.

Duration of the catch

The time you will spend searching for actively feeding fish or stimulating their activity.

This parameter depends on the time of year. In winter, late autumn, early spring - there is a greater dependence on weather conditions and seasonality of behavior: if you find a fish site and cannot catch it, then the fishing time will be quite long, because... All tactics will need to be tested.

In late spring, summer, early autumn, when the fish are active, the time for fishing is reduced significantly. To search for active fish, three or four casts to each promising place are enough.

Selection of baits

It all depends on the preferences of the fish at a particular moment.

For example, the choice of the size of a wobbler or silicone will depend on the length of the fry near the shore. This is the main food supply of the predator in the fishing area.

You will vary the bait on the hooks of the feeder or donkey, just like the complementary food in the feeders. Everything will depend on the gastronomic preferences of the selected fish.

Degree of immersion of baits

More relevant to active spinning fishing, since it is necessary to find fish sites in layers of water. We consistently study by varying the depth of the postings, experimenting with equipment (jig heads, wobblers, spinners, spoons). This is more about a predator than a peaceful fish. Her preferences will depend on weather conditions, time of year and day.

Lure animation

It is more important during the period of least fish activity, as is the choice of color, shape and size of baits. To stir up a sluggish predator, it needs to be qualitatively stimulated to attack the bait by changing or combining the methods of wiring to create a more attractive animation for the predator. It would be very appropriate to experiment here. This requires time and skill.

How to choose a fly rod for fishing from a boat

The situation becomes more complicated during the height of the summer heat, when there is less water in the reservoir and it moves away from the shore. In this case, using a fly rod can make fishing more effective.

In most cases, a blank from 3 to 5 m is taken. In this case, it is possible to make a successful cast without swimming too far from the shore. This increases the angler's maneuverability.
The tuning is usually medium or medium-fast. For larger fish, using a slow action will be more effective. This will help guide the fish without sudden jerks. Also in this case it is convenient to make a smooth hook.
A test for catching fish weighing one kilogram can be taken in the range from 10 to 30 grams. It depends on the weight of the fish.
The number of elbows must correspond to the size of the fishing rod used.

How important are casting range and accuracy for this type of fishing? The first parameter depends on the size of the form. In the second case, accuracy is determined by how well the test for a given fishing rod matches the weight of the bait used.
The comfort of the fishing process itself is of great importance. There is not much space on the boat, and the boat is also unstable.
It is important that the type of fishing rod is optimal for catching the desired fish. If we are talking about large specimens, a long fishing rod will provide more opportunities to hold the predator.
When fishing from a boat, it is better if the spinning rod is equipped in advance. At the same time, its type, shape and size must be such that it is comfortable to move with them across the surface of the water in order to search for the most catchable place in a given reservoir.

Showed themselves well:

Fiberglass forms. Heavy and soft, durable, do not require special storage conditions.
Made from carbon fiber. Tough, light and durable. At the same time, they will be much more expensive than other options and they need to be stored taking into account special requirements.
Made from composite. Their specific features depend on the exact composition of the material used.

How to fish at night with a spinning rod

More comfortable night fishing in summer. Traditionally, this is fishing for pike perch, but in the July heat, catching pike can also be successful. You can also catch a good bite of asp, chub, ide, catfish and other fish.

At night, the fish more willingly goes into shallow water; you should look for it not far from the daytime anchorages. It is better to study promising places during the day for the presence of bottom snags, vegetation, and bottom topography. The bite can be good throughout the night, but the hours immediately after sunset and just before dawn stand out.

Illumination of the reservoir: on clear moonlit nights, the natural light of the moon is enough; in cloudy weather, you can use an electric flashlight.

Baits are chosen depending on the light level: on clear nights, use all types of silver-colored spinners of at least No. 5, jig baits from 3 to 7 cm; in cloudy weather - wobblers with a rattle, popping poppers; Glowing rubber is used when fishing for pike perch.

Placing baits at night forgives all mistakes; you can move any bait evenly and slowly - and this is the main advantage of night fishing.

Winter spinning fishing

With the advent of abnormally warm winters, spinning fishing in open water is becoming increasingly popular and has its advantages.