Spinning castings, their methods and methods, spinning fishing techniques

Pumping

The technique is exactly the opposite of the previous one. It comes down to the same sweeping movements in the vertical plane, but directed from bottom to top. In practice, the following happens. The wobbler is driven for some time with a slow, even retrieve, and the tip of the spinning rod at this time is tilted close to the surface of the water. Then follows a fairly sharp rise of the top. After pulling, the slack in the fishing line is removed, and the tip is moved to its original position, the wobbler is pulled evenly for a few more meters and a vertical pull is made again. Pumping works well with sinking cranks. When retrieved evenly, such wobblers play quite actively, but when pulled, they begin to shake very strongly. This wiring works well for river perch at the beginning of summer and for chub when it is near the bottom, but baits that go slightly higher are enough. Bites occur either at the very beginning of the stretch, or before its completion.

What role does wiring play?

The role of correct wiring of the wobbler is a key component of the overall success of fishing, the totality of which consists of well-chosen tackle and the bait itself. If the parameters with the performance characteristics of a spinning rod, just like wobblers, are included in the product by the manufacturer and the fisherman cannot in any way influence their original essence, then the quality of the wiring depends only on the skills and experience of the fisherman. Therefore, an expensive spinning rod and a promising-looking wobbler in inept hands will not bring the expected result.

The role of wiring is paramount, and therefore, mastering various techniques for guiding wobblers for a spinning player should be the primary goal, after achieving which the expected result will come. By gaining experience and improving his skills, the fisherman will get a feel for the situations in which it is promising to use this or that wiring and how to attract fish during the animation process.

Uneven wiring

Uneven wiring is a logical development of uniform wiring. In order to attract the attention of a predator, the speed of the retrieve changes randomly; jerks with the rod and stops of the bait are added to the retrieve, creating the chaotic movement characteristic of living nature.

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The number of options for uneven wiring is practically unlimited, so finding out how to correctly make uneven wiring with a spinning rod can only be done experimentally.

Basic spinning fishing techniques

First of all, the angler must learn how to cast bait. There is no need to rush to master a long throw. First, they learn to fish short-range, gradually moving to a long distance. The sending is carried out with acceleration

It is important to do it accurately

Advice! For a novice angler, the main thing will be casting from behind the head. Then you can master the side and pendulum throw, and later the “catapult” and “from under yourself” options.

The main bait cast for a beginner is from behind the head

The next stage of fishing for beginners will be to study uniform wiring in the water column. For these purposes, a rear-loaded spinner or a silicone bait mounted on an open jig head is suitable.

It is done like this:

We open the reel bail, move the spinning rod behind the head and cast to a given point.
After splashing down the bait, immediately slam the reel bail.
Give the bait a couple of seconds to sink into the middle layers of the water.
Now you can begin monotonous reeling of the fishing line at a moderate speed. We must try to keep the bait in one horizon without leaving it.
We carry out wiring all the way to the shore.

Despite the simplicity of uniform wiring, it is very effective and variable. The fisherman can change the horizon for feeding the bait, from the very surface to the bottom

Thus, it is possible to detect the optimal depth of the predator’s parking and focus on a specific layer

The speed at which the bait is fed is of no small importance:

Ultra-slow and slow retrieving is needed when catching a passive predator or when examining limited point areas.
Moderate is the most universal wiring speed that can work in any situation.
Medium speed is optimal when fishing for active fish.
Fast feed is used when it is necessary to survey a large area of water and detect a predator.
Ultra-fast reel reeling is needed when fishing for asp or other active predator that feeds near the surface.

As you can see, a banal uniform retrieve allows you to diversify your fishing technique, adapting to the situation, the type of predator, the horizon of its location and the activity shown.

Having mastered the monotonous presentation of the bait, you can move on to studying wavy and stepped wiring. They are similar to each other, differing in the fishing horizon. The first is carried out in the water column, the second is used only at the bottom.

Stepped wiring is applicable to many spinning baits, but is most relevant in rubber fishing. It's done like this:

After casting, lower the bait to the bottom.
We make two to four accelerated turns with the reel, lifting the bait from the bottom.
Then there is a pause. Let the bait sink to the bottom.
After touching the bottom, the cycle repeats.

Particular attention should be paid to the falling phase of the bait, since it accounts for the lion's share of bites. “Step” allows you to effectively fish at any depth, difficult terrain, strong places

She works on pike perch, perch, pike, catfish, and less often asp.

Wavy wiring is an analogue of a jig “step”, only when it is implemented, it does not touch the bottom. The bait is fed into the water column by manipulating the rod and changing the speed of reeling in the reel. The main object of fishing with this technique is pike.

Spinning fishing for beginners is limited to the considered bait animation techniques. More complex and ornate wiring should be mastered at the later stages of mastering predator fishing. Today, thanks to the development of the Internet, you can find lessons online from seasoned fishermen on learning various specific fishing techniques.

Stepped

This wiring is primarily used in jig fishing. It consists of an alternating reeling of the line, during which the bait rises up, and a pause, when it freely falls down. It can be done using a reel or rod. Both options have their place and are equally effective.

Mostly step animation is performed in the lower layers of water with direct contact of the bait with the bottom. The spinner makes two or three turns with the reel or throws the rod, and then there is a pause. Similar wiring can be done in the water column. It works well on passive pelagic fish, especially asp.

Stepped wiring is designed for different types of baits:

jigs (silicone, foam rubber, polyurethane foam and others);
jigs and other narrow-bodied jigs;
front-loaded turntables;
spinnerbaits and tail spinners.

Stepped fishing is used for catching pike perch, pike perch, catfish and pike perch. With its help, you can effectively examine the bottom, “tapping” each pit and tubercle. This animation is productive in snags, on a rocky bottom, on sharp edges and slopes.

Photo 1. Stepped wiring diagram.

By varying the height of the bait, the duration of the free fall and subsequent stay at the bottom, the angler can select the optimal presentation for the depth of fishing, the strength of the current and other fishing conditions, as well as the mood of the predator:

If the fish is pressed to the bottom and behaves inactively, then the height of the “step” is selected small, as is the subsequent time for the bait to fall. But it is advisable to increase the duration of its stay at the bottom.
If the fish stands above the bottom at a distance of a meter and a half, then it is necessary to reduce the weight of the load. At the same time, the height of the toss increases, and the time of fall is extended. It’s good when the bait hangs in the water column, very slowly gliding towards the bottom.
The classic “step”, two or three turns and a pause, is suitable for active fish that actively feed and respond well to the offered bait.

In general, the classic step-by-step retrieve is the basic animation for jigging. Beginners should first master this serve. Then you can add various elements and techniques to it, adapting to the mood of the predator.

Selection of spinning tackle

Rod

When choosing a spinning rod for fishing from the shore, you must first of all pay attention to such characteristics as:

length;
test;
system;
material;
blank design (plug rod or telescopic).

To choose the optimal fishing rod for fishing from the shore, you should definitely take into account how overgrown the shores of the reservoirs where you will be fishing are, and also take into account the required casting distance. If you have to fish on a reservoir with heavily overgrown banks, which are very difficult to navigate with a spinning rod, you should pay attention to telescopic rods

If you have to fish on a reservoir with heavily overgrown banks, which are very difficult to navigate with a spinning rod, you should pay attention to telescopic rods. Compared to plugs, they have a worse structure and low strength, however, “telescopes” will allow the fisherman to pass through the densest coastal thickets as easily as possible

Compared to plugs, they have a worse structure and low strength, however, “telescopes” will allow the fisherman to pass through the densest coastal thickets as easily as possible.

Rod length

1.8 - 2.1 m: such compact forms are best suited for close-range fishing, including in reservoirs with heavily overgrown banks;
2.1 - 2.4 m: the most versatile spinning rod length. When fishing on the shore, it provides the angler with both a sufficient casting range and an acceptable level of freedom when moving around the reservoir;
2.4 - 2.7 m: the best rod length for shore fishing in most situations, this rod is long enough to make long casts, but at the same time;
2.7 - 3 m and more: spinning rods up to 3.3 m long provide maximum casting distance. They are best suited for fishing in large bodies of water with open banks if you need to fish a long distance.

Coil

For shore fishing with a spinning rod, a spinning or multiplier reel is suitable.

A spinning reel is the most versatile option that can be successfully used for coastal spinning fishing in almost any situation: when fishing at any depth in reservoirs with still water and in currents, with light, medium and heavy baits.

With an inertia-free cast, you can both make ultra-long casts and catch at close range, practically under your feet.

Many spinning anglers who practice fishing from the shore often fish with ultralight tackle, since the coastal zone contains mainly small fish. And here a spinning reel is simply irreplaceable, since it allows you to cast the lightest (weighing 1 g) baits.

The multiplier reel is suitable for coastal fishing with medium and heavy weight baits. Throwing light and, especially, ultralight baits with a multiplier is extremely inconvenient. A multiplier reel is especially suitable for fishing from the shore with heavy and super-heavy baits, since it is distinguished by great power and reliability, as well as for fishing in cramped conditions - when the shore is heavily overgrown with grass, bushes or forest, since in such a difficult situation it is the multiplier that allows perform precise casts with maximum comfort.

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fishing line

You can use braided line or monofilament as the main line for spinning.

Braided line is the best option for shore spinning fishing in most situations. It is characterized by high strength with a minimum diameter, which allows for maximum long casts, and very low elongation, thanks to which the angler feels the bait well even when fishing at very long distances.

Monoline, on the contrary, stretches strongly and has large diameters, which does not allow long casts and makes fishing at medium and long distances extremely inconvenient. But in the event that there is simply no money in the fishing budget for high-quality braid, you can successfully use monofilament.

Gear used

Rod

The combination of characteristics of the spinning rod determines whether the angler will be able to control the retrieve, distinguish touching the bottom from touching snags, distinguish the structure of the bottom, feel the bite, and, ultimately, whether the fishing will be successful. The main characteristics of a spinning rod are test, length, action, blank material, fittings, weight.

The choice should be made after the conditions for future fishing have been determined. It is important to understand whether it will be done from a boat or from the shore, and also take into account the conditions of the reservoir:

For boat fishing, a spinning rod 2.4 - 2.6 m long is sufficient. When fishing from a boat, long casts are not needed, so there is no need for very long spinning rods. But the convenience of manipulating a relatively short rod in the cramped conditions of a boat when landing fish will be greater than a long one.
Fishing from the shore on large rivers, on the contrary, involves long casts. In coastal fishing on large rivers, rods up to 2.7 m long are used.
Jig fishing in small bodies of water is very diverse. Its specificity: the presence of cramped conditions, the absence of the need for long casts, as well as the possibility of interference due to bushes and aquatic and terrestrial vegetation. For such conditions, a length of 2.3 - 2.4 m is suitable.

For uniform wiring, the most important parameter of a fishing rod is its sensitivity (action). Thus, it is recommended to purchase rods with fast (Extra Fast) and ultra-fast (Fast) action. High sensitivity is achieved by making rods from materials with a lower content of binding resins and a higher content of carbon fiber.

Coil

Coils can be of two types:

Inertia-free, used for conventional fishing rods.
Multiplier for casting rods.

Inertialess reels are characterized by their simple design and ease of operation. There is a very wide range from which you can choose a jig reel based on the following characteristics:

it must have an instant reverse stopper;
it should have a larger spool;
The spool and roller must be made of high quality material.

These requirements are explained by the large load that occurs during wiring, as well as the abrasive properties that the braided fishing line used for jigging has.

Modern multiplier inertial reels are not much inferior to inertialess ones. They have a high line winding speed and make it possible to perceive information from the line through the fingers.

fishing line

Fishing line for spinning fishing can have different thickness, color, and breaking capacity. However, braided fishing line is recommended for step-by-step jigging.

Sinker

There are also not very many loading materials - lead, tungsten, brass or steel and tin. Moreover, in the vast majority of cases lead is used for jig loads. Tungsten is an expensive material, so it is used for small weights, bullet weights, etc. not as often as I would like. Brass and steel are used, for example, for bullet weights in leader rigs.

Leash

The leash depends on the type of equipment. In classic jig fishing, a leash may not be used at all (the bait is attached to the main line using a swivel or carabiner), while for spaced rigs it is usually needed. The diameter of the leash depends on the rod, bait and fish that are found in the pond. The material is usually fluorocarbon or metal cable when fishing for pike, which tends to bite through less durable leashes.

Hook

As a rule, offset hooks are used. They are characterized by their sharpness, and also allow you to put on the bait so that it does not get caught by the hook on the bottom or underwater obstacles.

Both single and double hooks are used, as well as tees. The choice depends on the fishing conditions, the type of equipment and the preferences of the fisherman. For larger baits it is possible to use additional hooks.

Basic lures for spinning fishing

To be fair, it should be said that a novice angler must understand not only the main types of lures for spinning fishing, but also the methods of fishing with them. Because the design features of various baits leave a huge imprint on the way they are used.

Oscillating spinners

The simplest bait, both in terms of design and ease of use, can be considered an oscillating spoon. This lure is a stamped piece of metal that is equipped with a treble hook. When retrieving, the spoon moves from side to side and rolls from side to side, thereby attracting predatory fish. This type of bait should be cast either with straight, uniform reeling, or by alternating rotations of the reel handle with pauses. Either way, both of these strategies will lead to success.

Spinners

But the rotating spoon has a relatively complex design. But it’s very easy to catch! You just need to cast to the point you like, let the spoon go deeper and begin to smoothly and evenly reel in the fishing line. At the first revolutions of the reel handle, the petal of the spinner starts, which is easily diagnosed by the increased resistance. You should try to move the lure as slowly as possible. Literally on the verge of the petal stopping. It is this type of wiring that most often attracts predatory fish. But when there is a pause, the spinner simply stops working, so it should only be carried out using continuous wiring.

Silicone baits

A variety of silicone baits are used primarily in combination with special weights called jig heads. These weights are equipped with a hook. The most popular silicone baits are twister and vibrotail. The first of the baits is an imitation of a worm. The second bait imitates a small fish. In both cases, the main working part is the movable tail. When fishing with jigs, stepped fishing is used. In essence, this is the same wiring with pauses, but during the pause the bait must be allowed to completely sink to the bottom, after which it is raised above it. Then the next cycle follows and the bait again finds itself on the bottom. The jig performs best when catching pike perch and catfish. But any other predators do not miss the soft silicone bait, carried out using stepped wiring.

Spinning wiring: ways and methods

Content

Let's look at how to do spinning wiring. In most cases, fishing with spinning wobblers and their wiring is significantly different from fishing with spinners or microjigs. Moreover, the same types of spinning retrieves performed by different anglers or by the same angler using different gear will differ noticeably from each other. The most indicative in this regard is twitching - a wiring technique that changes not only for each wobbler model, but also taking into account the type of fish, biting activity and other factors.

Thus, we can talk about the general principles of performing different types of wiring, suitable for certain baits and fishing conditions. And the criterion for correct wiring is the size of the catch.

Different baits require different types of wiring

Types of postings

Experienced fishermen resort to an endless variety of fishing variations:

Pumping;
Stop and go stop and go;
Uniform;
Uneven;
American;
Stepped;
For demolition;
Ripping;
Near;
Dzhigova
Classic, etc.

Uniform

Uniform broaching (compared to the stepwise or jerky method) is the simplest. A fisherman does not need to have any special skills or knowledge. After throwing the bait, you need to wait until it goes down to the required depth. Then slowly and steadily rotate the coil.

Take short breaks periodically and rewind after certain intervals. Most often, predatory fish bite precisely at the moment of such a pause.

Uneven

With this method of fishing, the pace of reeling the spinner either speeds up or slows down. The breaks between these phases are also uneven. Any bait can be used.

Stepped

The movements of the spoon are chaotic; it walks along the bottom in a zigzag pattern, sometimes moving away from it, sometimes approaching it. A coil is wound between the wires. When the spinner reaches the bottom, make a couple of turns with the reel, wait again until the spinner reaches the bottom again, make a couple of turns with the reel again, and so on.

The zigzag movement pattern of the bait and its amplitude directly depend on two factors. This is the speed at which the coil is turned and the number of turns between stops.

Sooner or later, the predator begins to become interested in such a game, reminiscent of the behavior of a wounded or weakened fry. When the bait hits the bottom, it creates a noise that provokes large fish to attack. Often the bite begins at this moment.

For demolition

This method is most catchy when the water in the river has not yet warmed up enough. The point is that the wiring is carried out not by the fisherman, but by the current. You need to choose a bait of the right weight. If you take it too heavy, it will either not budge at all or will cling to the bottom.

If the bait is too light, it may not reach the bottom at all. Experimentally, you need to find a balance in which the bait, without burrowing into the bottom sediments, will seem to float above them.

Classical

This method of spinning fishing is considered the most active and fastest type of fishing using a reel. When the bait reaches the bottom, you need to make 3-4 turns, pause, during which the jig bait again lies on the ground.

The pause between revolutions is the moment for the most intense bite, when the nozzle freely falls to the bottom. This procedure must be repeated until the hook with bait reaches the shore. If there is no bite, the spinning rod is cast again.

American

The bait is moved with the help of a rod, as with classic wiring. The length of the spinning rod is selected based on the fishing characteristics. The length of the step depends on the size of the fishing rod. The American method is considered the most sensitive to the bait, since it has to be controlled at the time of retraction. The bait, fishing line, spinning rod and fisherman’s hand can be considered a single system.

Jig

People go on this type of fishing using jig baits with a rigid spinning rod and braided cord. The lower horizons of the water column are the optimal place for fishing. Often this is where hunters guard their prey. The bait is moved in jerks (jumping), copying the behavior of a sick, weakened fry.

Several types of ging wires are used:

Ripping

A type of jerking technique. They fish with a wobbler and make amplitude swings with a spinning rod in a vertical plane (from top to bottom). Ripping is carried out with a short spinning rod, then the wobbler will dive to greater depths.

Stop and go stop and go

This method works if caught using composite wobblers. This is the slowest way. Do not use it to catch a predator in a large area of water; use it for spot checking in limited areas.

This method works great if the object is inert. After throwing the lure, wait until it stops at the required depth. Spin the coil 4-5 times, pause for three seconds. Then pull the spinning rod up and reel in the line. It often bites when it stops.

Twitching

This is a jerk technique for spinning rods. When twitching, they catch predatory fish using a wobbler, while sharply jerking the form from side to side.

The important role of pause

With different techniques, it is important to correctly distribute the number of spinning jerks and pauses. If you move evenly, without pauses, then the bait also moves steadily

Take long pauses between bursts. Increasing pauses when hunting pike is especially effective.

Stepped wiring

Stepped wiring allows you to tap the bottom with a heavy bait. A twister or vibrating tail with a jig head, or used in a rig with a retractable leash when moving with a step, will imitate a sick or feeding fish, which either rises from the ground and moves forward, then falls back onto it.

First you need to cast a spinning bait and place the tip of the rod to the side or above you so that an angle is formed between the spinning rod and the direction of the fishing line. Thus, when the bait reaches the bottom, the tip will weaken and give you the signal “It’s time to start reeling.” We make 2-3 turns with the reel and again wait for the tip to weaken (the bait hits the bottom).

By tapping this way, water areas with uneven depth are fished, allowing you to get to the bottom fish (pike perch, bass, perch, catfish).

Depending on the gear ratio of your reel, the depth of fishing and the weight of the bait, it is necessary to vary the number of revolutions of the reel and their speed. You can also try to take a short pause after the bait touches the ground; at this moment the fish has an excellent opportunity to grab the “lifeless, sick fish.”

What kind of spinning rod is needed for twitching?

Since twitching involves regularly keeping your hand in tension, you should choose a spinning rod with minimal weight. This fact will contribute to comfortable fishing throughout the day, without much fatigue or discomfort.

When choosing the right rod length, pay attention to the ability to correctly animate the bait. It is possible to produce different speed retrieves and give different jerking forces with a rod length in the range of 1.8-2.4 meters

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By deciding on the structure of the spinning rod, you simultaneously influence its aggressiveness. A stiff, fast action rod will give you the ability to give a strong boost to the retrieve, whereas a medium action blank will not provide you with as much aggressiveness at the start. The best option for the twitching method of wiring would be a spinning rod with a medium-fast action. This option is recommended by experts and experienced fishermen.

The spinning test is determined only on the basis of the bait used and the fish you would like to catch. In the case when you decide to take a wobbler with a large weight and a significant length, the spinning rod must be selected with the appropriate test.

More information on choosing a spinning rod for twitching here.

What kind of coil is needed?

In this case, you can use both a spinning and multiplier reel.

When choosing a spinning reel, look at its weight, which should be average, and its balance with the spinning rod. All the difficulties from using such a reel arose as a result of the constant difference in loads during wiring, as well as from uneven winding of the fishing line. Therefore, loops are often thrown off the spool, forming “furrows”.

When choosing among baitcasting reels, it is recommended to pay attention to a low-profile “soap box”, which is characterized by a long service life, the ability to make the longest cast, wear resistance of the line, as well as the uniformity of its descent and reeling due to the presence of a line layer. Although not everyone can buy such fishing line

After all, its cost is high.

In conclusion, I would like to note that the most important thing is to take into account the balance of the gear, in other words, the ratio of the length, the distribution of the spinning rod mass and the mass of the reel along it

Line and leash for twitching

Optimal for twitching wiring would be to use the thinnest braid with a gap of no more than ten kilograms.

Leading manufacturers of wobblers do not recommend buying braid with a diameter of at least 0.12 mm, since it will only worsen the performance of the bait and the sensitivity of the spinning rod. Although you should not experiment if you want to catch a trophy-weight predator, stick to braided line with a diameter of 0.14 mm to avoid tearing and loss of the catch.

In the process of twitching, special attention should be paid to the distribution of the fishing line, without causing the loops to come off the spool on their own and create “furrows”. It is recommended to rewind the monofilament regularly, and in the process of uniform wiring, rewind it completely

When choosing a leash for twitching, consider its rigidity. It is best that it be string or wire. Since a standard leash will quickly become unusable during jerking moments. Moreover, leashes that are characterized by rigidity will prevent the possibility of the tees from overlapping the monofilament and, therefore, will save the gear from being damaged by a predator. watch out. so that the length of the leash is not less than the length of the bait.

Fishing technique and landing

The number of fish bites directly depends on how well the beginner masters the fishing technique. First of all, you need to master uniform and stepped bait wiring, which are the most common and easiest to use.

Methods of fishing with a spinning rod and the necessary bait for this

Uniform wiring

This is a basic and universal method of retrieving, in which, after casting the tackle, when the lure reaches the required depth, they begin to pull it towards themselves, slowly and monotonously rotating the reel handle. The performance of the bait is determined not by the actions of the fisherman, but by the design features and shape of the bait. They are most effective when using uniform wiring of the turntable.

Sometimes it is worthwhile to diversify the wiring by making short stops and then continue winding. Most often, a predator bite occurs during pauses. You can also speed up and slow down the rate of rotation, which can also attract predatory fish and make them attack the artificial bait.

Stepped type of wiring

Stepped fishing is used mainly in jig fishing and consists in the fact that after casting the tackle, a pause is made while waiting for the bait to fall to the bottom. After this, you need to make several turns of the reel handle so that the bait comes off the bottom and moves a short distance. Then there is a pause again, during which the bait again sinks to the bottom.

Stepped bait wiring

The most effective baits for this type of fishing are twisters and vibrating tails, which, with their active play, even during pauses in reeling, attract the attention of a predator. Such wiring often creates the impression of a wounded or weakened fish trying to escape, which maximally attracts predatory fish to it

The bite most often occurs when the bait is lowered to the bottom.

Fishing

At the moment of a bite, you must immediately hook the fish with a sharp, but not sweeping movement of the rod. Landing a fish is one of the most difficult tasks in spinning fishing for beginners, especially if you have caught a large fish that is actively resisting. The fisherman needs to take care that the tackle does not break, so there is no need to try to extinguish sharp jerks of the fish with the rod. If there is active resistance from the fish, a friction brake helps, which will release the line without waiting for it to break. The fish must be carefully brought to the shore, and then taken into the landing net.

Proper pike fishing

Fishing technique and tactics

Stepped wiring can be carried out in two fundamentally different ways.

Stepped wiring without the participation of a fishing rod.
You need to hold the rod in a certain position, most often with the tip up, about 45 degrees to the horizon, this is better to record bites. Everything is done with a coil. Two or three turns, perhaps more. Then a pause until the bait falls to the bottom, then the cycle repeats. The step length of the step depends on the number of revolutions of the coil.
Stepped wiring with rod connection.
Cast and let the bait fall to the bottom. With a short upward movement of the rod, tear the bait off the bottom. Then make a few turns of the coil. And a pause until the jig falls to the bottom. If you need to make a step with a very short step, then after detonation you should immediately give a pause, only taking out the slack with the coil (half a turn, one turn, one and a half turns), and returning the tip to its original position. And so on.

It would seem that step fishing is not so complicated that you need to pay so much attention to it. After all, what could be simpler than giving some unevenness to the movement of the bait in the water. In fact, not everything is so simple, and often the actions of an experienced jig spinner can confuse beginners who are trying to imitate them in everything.

You may notice that step-by-step retrieving performed by a professional looks quite complicated from the outside: the rotation speed and number of revolutions of the reel, the length of the pause and the position of the spinning rod are constantly changing. All these actions are not only non-random, but, on the contrary, are the angler’s instant reaction to the information received from the jig bait. It is necessary to conditionally divide the stepwise wiring into three stages: on a flat bottom, from shallows to depth and from depth to shallows.

Wiring on a flat bottom

Stepped retrieving on a flat bottom is characterized by a constant number of reel revolutions at each step of the jig and the same time of its fall during the pause. In this case, changing the number of revolutions of the reel is completely unnecessary, since the time the jig bait falls during pause is constant and ranges from 2 to 4 seconds, for example, 3 seconds. If this time does not change at a constant number of coil revolutions, it can be argued that the stepped wiring takes place on a flat bottom.

Posting from shallows to depth

If the time the bait falls during a pause suddenly begins to increase, this indicates that the depth is also increasing. This type of fishing fishing is conventionally called shallow to deep and is the most promising, since the angler can perform filigree wiring by literally making one or two turns of the reel. This is quite enough to pull the jig off the slope, and keep the pause within 2 to 6 seconds, which will allow the fish time to react and grab the bait, and the angler to notice the bite. If you do not reduce the number of reel revolutions when moving from shallows to depth, the jig bait will simply jump over promising places.

Posting from depth to shallow

In the case of retrieving from depth to shallows, the opposite happens: the time the jig falls quickly decreases, and if you do not increase the reeling speed, the bait will literally plow through the bottom. In addition to increasing the reeling speed and the number of reel revolutions, you can additionally lift the spinning rod up to increase the angle of separation of the jig from the bottom.

Thus, in order to successfully read the bottom topography and at the same time quickly and adequately respond to continuously incoming information from the jig bait, you must constantly count to yourself. The ideal option for a stepped retrieve would be one in which throughout the entire retrieve, regardless of the complexity of the bottom topography, the time the jig would fall during a pause would be almost constant and range from 2 to 4 seconds. Knowing these nuances, it is now completely easy to understand and decipher the actions of an experienced jig spinner on a pond. If he sharply increased the reeling speed, it means the bait passes the area from depth to shallow, reduced it - from shallow to deep, left unchanged - a flat bottom.

Types of baits

It is almost impossible to make a structure for spinning fishing without bait. They are presented on the modern market with a wide variety of options:

Spoons. These are a kind of metal plates that have rounded edges. Each of these baits is equipped with a hook or tee. While fishing underwater, the spinner plays, which attracts predators who mistake it for prey.
Spinner or spinners. To make them, wire is used, to which the petal and tee are attached. During the escort, the fish perceive it as an insect that has fallen into the water. Such spinners work great even during slow retrieval of spinning rods.
Wobbler. This type of bait is made in the form of small fish with hooks or tees. And in the front there is a built-in blade. Such equipment is available in fishing stores in three types: floating, suspended, sinking. The first ones are first under water, and then emerge during wiring. The latter dive to a certain depth, which they maintain even during wiring. The third type of wobblers sinks to the bottom and maintains the horizon during retrieving.
Silicone baits. They resemble a small fish with a flat tail.

What baits are used

A wide selection of baits made from artificial materials are available for sale at different prices. The best option is a product from a trusted manufacturer with strong fittings and good color coverage. Selection is carried out according to the type of fishing, rod, expected size of prey.

Artificial products are divided into 3 types:

Wobblers. The main raw material is polymer. Appearance: imitation of a small fish. They have a unique game. High catchability. Depending on the set of properties, they have their own classification (shads, minnows, poppers, walkers and others). They require the fisherman to have knowledge of different fishing techniques. Beginners need to start with something simpler. Used for twitching and trolling.
Spoons. In the classic version there are rotating and oscillating. They are purchased strictly for a specific type of fish. Modern modifications are produced - spinnerbaits, castmasters. Can even be used for winter fishing.
Silicone. From this raw material, imitation worms and various insects (twisters, vibrohosts, slugs and others) are produced. Choice of colors. They are inexpensive. But the service life is limited. Edible silicone is considered more effective, since fish are attracted not only by appearance, game, but also by smell. An excellent start for practicing wiring for beginners.

But if a predator is reluctant to respond to artificial bait, then one should not forget about bait of animal origin - dung worms, maggots, grasshoppers.

Jig wiring methods

Jig fishing is very diverse not only in the baits used, but also in the options for their animation. You can hold a conditional twister, mounted on an offset hook and an eared sinker, evenly, with a classic “step”, or with jerking elements in an aggressive manner, or simply drag along the bottom.

Methods of placing jig baits depend on the fishing location and the mood of the predator. The most commonly used feed variations are:

Classic stepped.
Sharp accelerated.
Slow with dragging along the bottom.
With jerky elements.
Using a fishing rod.
Undulating pelagic.

Read Catching pike perch in winter with a jig and choosing bait

Each method of placing a jig gives results, the main thing is to use it at the right time, in the right place and with the right bait.

Classic "step"

This is the basic wiring in jig fishing. It is carried out as follows:

After touching the bottom, make several turns of the reel at a fast or medium pace. The bait comes off the bottom and begins to accelerate upward.
Then there is a pause, and the bait begins to free fall to the bottom.
After the bait falls, several turns of the reel follow again.

You need to strive to select the weight of the sinker so that after 2-3 revolutions, the bait sinks to the bottom in no longer than 3 seconds - this is the “classic”. Naturally, by changing the size of the load, you can increase or decrease the free fall time. This way, passive fish react better to the “hanging” of the bait, and a heavier load allows you to fish the area in a high-speed manner and quickly detect an active predator. The use of a cord is mandatory to record any contact between fish and bait. Read the article about braids here.

Aggressive wiring with jerky elements

This wiring method is used by advanced jig masters, who thus diversify the behavior of the bait. Various jerky manipulations give her a more natural, realistic behavior. It begins to resemble a prowling or wounded fry, which provokes the fish to grab.

This wiring should not be confused with jerk wiring. In essence, this is a classic step serve, into which various jerking elements are only additionally introduced. It can be twitching, chaotic jerks, all sorts of delays and tossing. Such methods of jigging are designed to increase the number of bites on passive fish or on pressed-in reservoirs.

Wiring in the “American” style

This method of retrieving differs from the “classic” one in that the bait is thrown using a rod and not a reel. The fisherman makes a sweeping acceleration with the spinning rod, and while lowering the bait to the bottom, he takes out the slack in the fishing line. This type of jig wiring is more complicated, but it does exist and should definitely be mastered.

Dragging along the bottom

Ultra-slow feeding of the bait, almost without lifting off the bottom, is used when catching a passive predator. In this case, the load is applied heavier than conditions require. Drawing is carried out by slow winding with a reel. It is advisable to make short stops in the wiring; bites often occur at this very moment.

Dragging along the bottom is very promising when hunting for passive pike perch and large perch. Good results are shown by passive type silicone worms without a twister tail. The bite often feels like a hang, then the weight gradually begins to move. To detect such a bite, hook and remove the predator, you need to use a sensitive spinning rod for jigging.

Wave-like wiring in the water column

This type of wiring is often used when fishing for pike. The toothy predator usually stands not at the very bottom, but above it at a distance of 1–2 meters, and looks more upward, and does not control the bottom layer. Pelagic wave-like wiring does a good job of imitating a lost fish, which is rushing about in confusion in the water column. Can be used both when mounted on a regular jig head and on an articulated jig rig.

Classic wiring

Animation of the bait in classic fishing is carried out using a reel. After the bait touches the bottom, the angler makes two to four turns of the reel at a fairly fast pace. This is followed by a pause until the bait falls to the bottom, after which the cycle repeats.

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Jigging with a floating wobbler

Most bites occur in the free-fall phase of the bait, so its weight is selected so that the fall time is from two to four seconds. If the bait falls to the bottom faster, the predator does not have time to react to it, and if it falls slower, the bait rises too high from the bottom.

Classic wiring is most effective if the movement of the bait is directed from the shallows to the depths.

Selecting the optimal wiring speed

When presenting bait, the angler must learn to understand at what speed to move the wobbler in certain situations. Sometimes, excessively fast or slow reeling of the fishing line can ruin fishing, reducing fish bites to a minimum.

An active predator, which is in search of prey and greedily pounces on any attractive object, prefers fast-moving bait. In addition, high-speed fishing allows you to fish a wide location with minimal time, collecting a “harvest” in the form of several of the most agile fish.

A sluggish or well-fed predator will rarely pursue prey that eludes it at high speed. He would rather stay in cover and wait for a more easily accessible target. When fishing for passive fish, the retrieve should be slow with long pauses so that the bait remains in its field of vision for as long as possible and provokes a bite with its movements.

Spinning wires

Types of spinning rods for different baits

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Every spinning fisher knows that no matter how expensive, beautiful and catchy his artificial bait is, the secret of successful fishing directly depends on the retrieve. In turn, wiring is selected depending on the nature of the reservoir, depth, selected bait, bottom topography, and so on.

Uniform wiring

Uniform wiring is rightfully considered universal, as it is suitable for almost all existing types of artificial baits. Another advantage of this wiring is its simplicity - almost every novice angler, just learning the basics of spinning fishing, begins his training in its intricacies with this wiring. After all, there is nothing simpler than a smooth and leisurely rotation of the reel handle after the tackle has been thrown to depth.

The best baits for uniform fishing include a variety of spinners - rotating, oscillating, castmasters, devons, and so on. Rubber and silicone jig baits can also be led evenly, but it is still better to use the following wiring method for them.

Stepped wiring

The peculiarity of stepped wiring is to tap a heavy bait on the bottom. Typically, a jig head with a twister or vibrotail, as well as a foam fish, are used for these purposes. Jig wiring should imitate a wounded or sick fish, sometimes rising slightly above the ground, then falling back onto it

At the same time, the bait raises a cloud of turbidity from the bottom, which can attract the attention of a hungry predator.

After casting the bait, the tip of the spinning rod must be positioned so that an angle is formed between the fishing line and the rod. This can be achieved by placing the tip of the spinning rod to the side or lifting it above your head. This will allow you to track the fall of the tackle to the bottom - the tip will straighten and the fishing line will weaken.

Now we begin to lead the bait. We make two or three turns of the spool, the bait rises above the ground. We stop and wait until the rod tip straightens again. This means that the bait has reached the bottom again.

In this simple manner, we begin to tap the visible water area, trying to detect places with differences in depth, edges, holes and other features of the bottom topography.

The wiring speed and the number of spool revolutions directly depend on the gear ratio of the reel. It wouldn’t hurt to take a short pause after the bait falls to the bottom, which will allow the predator to finally decide to attack the “sick” victim.

Twitching

Twitching is most popular when fishing with plastic baits - wobblers, Devons, poppers and so on. By making sharp jerks with the rod forward and to the sides, you can force the bait, thanks to the blade located on its body, to dive sharply down, float to the surface, “frightenedly” shy away to the left or right, hesitate, and so on.

Such a game is designed to irritate the predator and force it to attack the wounded victim. The frequency of jerks, pauses and twitches should be selected depending on the depth of fishing, as well as the activity of the predator. A sluggish and inactive predator is unlikely to chase a nimble and vigorous bait, but a fish full of energy will gladly attack even a fast-moving wobbler.

Stop and Go

Stop and Go is a retrieve with interruptions that do not depend on the bait dropping to the bottom. With this wiring, you can use both a diverting leash and other usual gear. When reeling along the bottom while the reel rotates evenly, pauses are made for one to three seconds, during which the predator usually attacks.

Most often, with Stop and Go, a silicone bait on a retractable leash or a variety of wobblers are used. For heavier baits, it is better to use a stepped retrieve, since with Stop and Go they will fall to the bottom quite quickly.