As a spinning player most often does in the spring: he fished a site - caught a tail or two and went on. And why rush, if the density of pike is usually much greater than these caught tails or two? There were days that, practically without leaving one place, he waited up to two dozen pike bites. But this is during a good bite. And when is he absent?
I have been purposefully hunting for pike for more than 20 years, or rather seasons, since I go out on the path (jet) of war only in the spring in open water. It would seem that during such a time you can learn almost everything related to catching toothy. But one way or another, every season you learn something new in her tricks or in the habits of the fish. Hunting for this predator in early spring with spinning it means active movements in search of fish, it happens that you walk along the coast for a dozen kilometers or fan it on a boat on the water surface.
And three seasons ago, I also brushed aside for one fishing from a dozen kilometers, until I tried fishing from one place (from the shore or a boat), moving in one section of 500 meters back and forth, but I catch it specifically, because I know that on There are pike in this area. So, specifically about everything in order.
The main thing is not to rush. I'm coming to the river. In strict dependence on the weather conditions and the time of day, I choose about a dozen lures, which, in my opinion, should work that day. I anchor (or from the shore) and slowly begin to “rinse” each bait with all methods: I change the methods of wiring, its speed and depth. In a word, I work out with one bait for 10-15 minutes.
The main thing is not to rush. It happens that tapping the bottom does not give anything, but it takes half the water, or slow wiring does not work, but if you pull it a little faster, a bite occurs immediately. And vice versa. I repeat, the main thing is not to rush. Farther. Stayed on point. I fished the area, and carefully. I move about 80-100 meters and again the same technique.
Fishing with a partner. And if you fish with a friend, then you can fish the site using the same method, but using the “trace to trace” method. What is it? First, one angler casts the bait and starts reeling, and then immediately another at a distance of 1-3 m. The “track to track” method is especially good if the pike is in a passive state. I think the principle here is this: the predator looks at the first bait and thinks: laziness, her head hurts because of the high pressure; he sees the second and is indignant: Christmas trees, sticks, a trifle has become impudent - and grabs it. All this, of course, in a joking tone, but the effect is something like this. If you catch using the "trace to trace" method, then comb one line several (3-4) times.
In order to successfully catch pike in early spring from one place, you need to be sure that there is a predator in the chosen area. If you go to the same place, then the presence of a predator can be determined by numerous, not single, bursts during its activity, a trifle near the coast also indicates the presence of a toothy one; the presence of favorite toothy sites - algae, trees fallen into the water, reverse currents, pits and other promising places.
Of course, the above is purely personal observations, and therefore I ask beginners - spinningists not to take them too much as a guide.
On the contrary, those who have recently taken spinning in their hands need to move as much as possible (within reason, of course) in order to gain experience. And when the spinning player eventually learns to determine the parking places of predators or the parking lot of his “menu”, learns to select the bait based on a specific place and time of fishing (, writhing, weather, time of day, etc., etc.), then he he himself will move less and already purposefully catch certain sections of the river.
In spinning, the size of the intended prey usually depends on the size of the bait, and in accordance with the mass of the intended object of hunting, I select the diameter of the fishing line. Many anglers, even from among the “masters of fishing”, when catching predators (and not only them - and floaters “sick” with this) take a fishing line with a larger diameter than necessary. Often I see the following picture on the river: the angler catches pike weighing 1-1.5 kg, maximum 2 kg, and the fishing line on the reel is better suited for a predator for all 5-6 kg.
For a pike of 1.5-2 kg, a line of 0.25 -0.28 mm is enough, a maximum of 0.3 mm. What if he takes a copy for all 5 kg, then what should a fisherman do with 0.25 mm? I will answer: the fun of playing will be extended, because with a 0.25 mm line your actions will become more careful, you will not force things too quickly. To shove the fish “impudently” on a “thick cable” is not the best way playing.
From my own fishing experience: “okuma soft” 0.28 mm did not disappoint when playing a 6.5 kg pike; The "boom" lasted about twenty minutes. And if there was a line of 0.4-0.5 mm, I would have pulled out a trophy in 30-40 seconds. But what about the process itself, for which you rinse the bait in water?
It is more expensive for yourself to save on fishing line. If it is "clouded" (becomes opaque), softer to the touch than new, "mice", whitish dots appear - change it immediately. Most often I use mono 0.22 mm, 0.28 mm and 0.3 mm, and I put a spool with line depending on what size bait I use. When using spinners weighing from 30 to 40 g, I try to catch already on a braided line.
“Do not believe your eyes,” says folk wisdom, and therefore I always test the fishing line myself in order to know what real, and not declared by the manufacturer, weight it will withstand. In accordance with this load, I also set the friction clutch of the coil.
For this procedure, I use household scales with a round dial and weight fixation, that is, when the fishing line breaks during the test, the arrow of the scales will remain fixed at the maximum weight (at the break) and will not return to zero. I wind the fishing line on the spool and “set” the friction clutch minus 10% of the test shown.
In the process of playing medium-sized fish, I do not touch the clutch; well, if the weighty “aunt” sat down, I already regulate the friction clutch according to the circumstances. I do not forget that during long-term non-use (storage) of inertialess coils, the friction clutch should be weakened almost completely.
The most common weight of spinners used by anglers (according to my observations) is 10-20 g, sometimes up to 30 g, and up to 10 cm long, very rarely 15 cm. 2 kg, rarely 3-4 kg, and out of the ordinary - 5-6 kg and above. I do not take into account places where a pike of 1 kg is a trifle, and 2-3 kg is a standard, we take a typical section of the river. "Lightoviks" may note that pike bites up to 5 kg and above can occur on a 2-8 gram bait, but this is more an exception than a rule.
A pike of 4-5 kg in most cases will simply look at a small lure and think: “Is this food? Just one tooth." But already the “offer” of 15 cm and above, she will “consider” more seriously. Kilogram pike 10-15 cm is the most "diet". The same situation with the size of wobblers, vibrotails and other baits. Conclusion: the larger size (volume) of the bait - the larger the size of the fish.
By the weight of the spinner, you can assume the size (length) of the spinner, by the size of the spinner - the estimated size of the "prey". If you catch a lure up to 20 g, then we can assume that its length is unlikely to exceed 10 cm (unless it is narrow), respectively, spotted predators up to 2 kg will be the object of catching. Conclusion: why use a fishing line thicker than 0.3 mm?
After all, the casting distance will be significantly “shortened”, since in order to pull, say, 70 m of 0.5 mm fishing line from the spool, the energy of the flying baubles is much more than when pulling the 0.25 mm fishing line of the same length. When using lines of smaller diameters, the tackle is more sensitive. The optimal diameter of the fishing line allows the bait to show the whole game that it is capable of. Skip the unnecessary tenths and you will immediately feel a big difference!
In the spring, from the end of March to April, when spawning ends, you can safely start catching pike with spinning wobblers. After winter period and the spawning pike becomes very hungry and tired, and it starts to hunt. At this time, the pike can be tempted by any bait, both a wobbler and an ordinary spinner. Within 15-20 days after spawning, the pike tries to eat well, after which it hides in pits and whirlpools. Throughout the summer, pike come out of hiding several more times.
Pike fishing is carried out all summer, the process of feeding in different individuals can take place in different ways, this is due to different spawning times, the very age of the fish and its specific habitat.
From the end of August until the first ice, the pike begins to feed actively, while gaining the necessary amount of fat for the winter. As well as in the spring, in the fall the pike responds well to any bait.
In spring and autumn, in warm, calm and even cloudy weather, pike becomes more active and you can catch it on spinning all day, and in summer, due to the heat, pike activity is observed in the evening and in the morning, when the pike hunts for fry.
If you are interested in pike fishing in autumn, we advise you to read the article about pike lures, in this article we will consider the most effective lures for catching toothy.
Casting bait should be done closer to aquatic plants. In algae, pike hides most often, since it is from there that they follow their victims. On different reservoirs, wiring needs to be done in different ways. River pikes are more energetic than representatives of lakes, due to the fact that there is a fast current on the rivers, spinning wiring should be more intense than in still water.
For pike fishing, a spinning rod should be fairly light with a medium action, which will help to dampen the sharp jerks of the pike to avoid coming off.
It is worth using a fishing line up to 0.4 millimeters thick, or even better, use a braided line of the same breaking load. To prevent the pike from biting the line, you need a metal leash.
In shallow places, it is best to use small baits, while the spinner can be both oscillatory and rotational, their color can be different, and their length should not exceed five centimeters.
It is also worth noting that wobblers should be chosen neutrally floating, five to six centimeters long. It will not be bad to use a bait that repeats the movements of a wounded fish.
Photo of various spinning lures for catching predatory fish.
Pike fishing in early spring
Very often on fishing there are moments when the pike does not want to be caught on any bait at all. In such a situation, it is worth trying to catch live bait, namely: roach, crucian carp, perch, minnow or other small fish from the same reservoir.
At the same time, live bait should be taken fresh, since with its movements it will visually attract pike. The size of the hook used directly depends on the size of the live bait. It can be either ordinary single hooks or doubles with tees.
You need to put the live bait on the hook very carefully to reduce his injuries so that he lives longer.
