Pike fishing is possible all year round, because it is constantly active and feeds regularly. Even during spawning, unlike other fish, pike can be caught. Even if not in the same volumes as before or after spawning, and not of the same size, but it is caught. The pike fishing calendar can be arranged by month, outlining the most important aspects her behavior. It should be noted that the pike fishing calendar is valid for the European part of Russia, but it will also be valid for Western Siberia and for part of the northern territories of the Russian Federation.

Pike fishing in autumn

The most favorable time for pike fishing, of course, is autumn. After the summer heat has subsided and before the ice sets in, the predator begins to actively hunt and eat. The autumn pike feeding begins, which, unlike the spring pre-spawning and summer post-spawning, is long-lasting and quite stable. At the same time, pike bite best in the fall at spring and autumn dawns, with the intensity of the bite shifting to the morning. If we look at the calendar, all these phenomena begin with the beginning of the water cooling in September, increase in October and reach their peak in November, before freeze-up. November is characterized by the fact that just before the formation of ice, the real pike feeding begins, which is called “pre-winter”. The first banks are already appearing, and open water fishing is becoming truly trophy. In autumn, pike often sits under snags and islands with reeds; pike fishing in autumn is carried out at great depths. Although, the most likely depth for catching large pike is no more than one and a half to two meters deep. If you are lucky, then from such a relatively shallow depth you can pull out a specimen weighing 10-12 kg.

• Pike fishing in September

A leaf flew from a birch tree. The hunting season for large pike opens. The most catchy species is catching pike with a jig. The sizes of any baits used are many times larger than those used in spring and summer. In warm September, fishing for pike can take place in its favorite summer places. At the edge of the grass, you can catch decent grass pike using small wobblers and spoons. For trophy pike, you should go closer to the depths, to channel edges and dumps, to exits from pits, closer to deep-sea snags and flooded forests on reservoirs. At the depths, pike fishing in September usually occurs from a boat. Fishing methods depend on the chosen body of water. In almost any body of water, a spinning rod, a float rod, mugs and a track can be successfully used.

• Pike fishing in October

The best month for a spinner. The predator, following the forage fish, moves to deeper places. There are no more bites on the summer spots; they are empty. But on the echo sounder you can see how characteristic predatory “crescents” take their positions on all channel edges, slopes, and slopes of underwater mounds. Any type of fishing brings results - trolling, jigging, fishing with large spoons and spinners along the bottom. In October, pike can be caught on almost anything shiny and moving. You can catch pike in October using live bait, but in the fall it’s not so easy to get good moving live bait, so the best option- large wobblers or spinners for pike, all about 10-12 centimeters long. The best option for lures for pike: Norway, Baikal, cascade, spoon, success. But do not forget that each reservoir has its own laws and pike fishing may differ even in neighboring reservoirs.

• Pike fishing in November

The weather is deteriorating and the water temperature is dropping. In that pre-winter time there is a chance to catch the largest, trophy specimens. The main thing is to get to the pond in “pike weather”. When it rains, winds, ripples and is cold. You can catch pike in November using almost any bait. It is best to use a spinner spoon; it is in November that you can get the greatest catch with it. You can use a vibrating tail. But fishing with live bait does not guarantee results. Catching pike in November with dead fish can be very fruitful, and this is due to the fact that pike feed on such fish from the bottom in November. You can catch pike in November using regular spoons and fairly large balancers: green, yellow or white. The pike does not pay attention to silver balancers at all, but you can still catch fish with red-copper balancers. Best time for pike fishing in November - early morning. It is best to start fishing at dawn. During the day, pike hardly bite, but you can try fishing in the evening, before sunset.

Pike fishing in winter

With the onset of cold weather, pike does not fall into suspended animation, like crucian carp or tench, and continues to feed. Therefore, even in the darkest season, she can grab a victim who carelessly approaches her winter camp. Another thing is that pike activity is reduced. This is clearly visible from the nature of the bites. There are periods when the pike does not feed at all. By winter, pike, unlike many other fish, do not gather in large schools. Each of them has its own hunting territory, which is jealously guarded. And yet, since in winter the number of ambushes is noticeably reduced, you can find accumulations of pikes on dumps in depth, along the underwater edges. But even in these situations, the fish keep a respectful distance from each other. As soon as the first solid ice sets in, it is the best time for vertical trolling. During the first ice, pikes can watch for their prey at the borders of reed thickets, in windows among the vegetation. Often, following the little things, they go to relatively small places. Therefore, fishing is more successful when the ice is covered with snow. Pike is much more careful than perch - even the slightest rustle can scare it away.

• Pike fishing in December

In December, in those regions where the first ice sets in, pike are excellently caught from under the ice. At this time, balancers and spoons are used to catch pike. Also on the first ice, fishing for pike on girders is good. Where there is no ice, pike continue to be caught using any jig bait.

• Pike fishing in January

January is considered low winter. However, at this time, a decent amount of pike is caught on girders and set-ups during “lazy trolling.” Of course, there are no catches using lures, such as on the first or last ice. January is the month of pike fishing with live bait. All other baits do not give such results.

• Pike fishing in February

The predator “moved.” Along with pike perch and large perch, pike is becoming a frequent guest in the catches of “babblers” and “spinners”. She is not yet quite ready to peck at the “bare” iron and needs to be replanted with a worm or sliced ​​fish. Zherlitsa also bring better results. The pike begins to “walk” and is caught by any type of passive fishing.

Pike fishing in spring

At the beginning of spring, shortly before the opening of reservoirs, pike emerge from the depths and head towards the edges of the ice. gullies, mouths of rivers and streams, greedily pouncing on small fish. The first spring feeding of pike begins. Pike fishing in the spring, without exaggeration, is the most productive of the entire open water season. With the onset of the first days of March, even if most The water is still covered with ice, the pike is actively feeding. Pike will attack literally anything: wobblers, twisters, vibrating tails, spinners and spoons, foam rubber, live fish, etc. The first days of March are ideal for replenishing your trophy pike collection. After all, this period is characterized not only by active biting. At the beginning of March, the largest, trophy pikes are caught, which will take a lot of effort to catch in the summer. They start catching pike with a spinning rod literally immediately after the ice leaves the reservoir. It is especially convenient to catch pike even before the water begins to rise. One of the promising places for catching pike in the spring is a section of a reservoir where there is a border of clean water with algae. Therefore, if you find such a place, especially if you can see that a small fish is walking there, you should not pass by it.

• Pike fishing in March

Golden time for winter fishing for predators with a spoon. Almost all types of winter baits work on the last ice. Spoons, balancers, blanks, large uralkas, cicadas, winter vertical wobblers, rattlins - everything is used. And the pike reciprocates. At the end of March, river beds are gradually freed from ice. The season for pike jigging has begun. In the south, the pike has already spawned, but in the north it has not even begun.

• Pike fishing in April

The month of “troubled waters”. The flood is coming into its own. Pike fishing is effective only with noise baits. Jigs with petals, noise wobblers with active play, large turntables. It is these baits that have greatest success at the pike.

• Pike fishing in May

Water temperatures are rising everywhere. Grass is growing, fish fry are actively developing. Small pike are actively hunting. Large pike get sick after a period of changing teeth. This month greatest number catches on turntables and active wobblers. The pike goes into the grass for forage fish.

Pike fishing in summer

Many argue that catching a big pike in the summer is unrealistic. Wrong! Even in hot weather (which in central Russia lasts from one to three months) the fish feeds anyway. And if it feeds, you can catch it. Where is the best place to catch pike in the summer? Pike, like many fish, strives for depth in hot weather; therefore, pike fishing is more successful in the shade of thickets or fallen trees, at the very bottom, near springs and in holes where the water is cooler. If the reservoir is not deep, then shaded places - in thickets of reeds or grass - can serve as a suitable habitat for it. Due to the hot sun during the day, pike go hunting in the evening or early in the morning. So, the favorite places of pike in summer are cool depths and shady places near trees and algae, which also serve as a place for them to ambush while waiting for prey. Start your fishing day as early as possible, with the first rays of the sun; the period between 5.00 and 8.00 am is the best time to catch pike.

• Pike fishing in June

The grass at the bottom of the reservoirs has finally risen and is beginning to form grass islands. Pike occupy “summer apartments”—permanent camp sites in the summer. I’m starting to work again with summer “nickels”, from which I manage to remove 5-10 pike tails in one fishing trip.

• Pike fishing in July

There is more and more grass in water bodies. The water temperature reaches its maximum. Small pike actively feed, reacting positively to any bait offered to it. Large pike behave depending on the temperature of the water in the reservoir. When the water temperature exceeds normal, large pike stop feeding. At this moment, she reacts only to huge baits, “driving” them out of her territory.

• Pike fishing in August

The water temperature drops and pike activity increases. The pike season begins. In August, every fisherman becomes “a little bit of a spinning fisherman.” Even avid floaters, match fishermen and carp anglers at this moment, at least for one fishing trip, pick up a spinning rod. Pike can be caught everywhere, using any bait in any quantity.

Many fishermen like to catch pike in rivers and ponds. This is not surprising, because it is an intelligent and cautious predator, so catching it is an interesting and exciting process. However, in order for fishing to bring both pleasure and a good catch, you should take into account a number of important points, which we will talk about right now.

Every year new gear appears, so we have updated the guide to ensure you have the latest guide to pike fishing in the winter season in 2019.

Pike behavior at different times of winter

This predator, unlike a large number of fish, does not fall into suspended animation, but continues active image life, eats. That is why, even in the middle of winter, she can grab the bait that will be near her camp.

But it is also important to note that the activity of pike is somewhat reduced. It happens that the pike practically does not bite. In cold weather, pike do not flock together, like perch, for example, but continue to remain alone. This is explained by the fact that each predator has its own place for hunting. But at the same time, it is important to note that due to the fact that hunting areas are decreasing, you can find places where pike accumulate on dumps, near the edges, but even here they keep a distance from each other.

As soon as the first ice appears, the most suitable time comes for vertical trolling. The fact is that during this time period the pike feeds near reed thickets, near vegetation. But at the same time, it is worth remembering that pike is more attentive and more cunning than perch, so under no circumstances should you make noise while fishing.

First ice

In December, pike fishing is excellent. The most suitable bait for this predator will be balancers and spoons. Where the ice has not established itself, pike continue to be excellently caught using jig baits.

Glukhozimye

The second month of winter, January, is considered the dead winter. At this time, pike continues to be caught, but using girders. On the balancer and on the spinner, as in the first and last ice, she is no longer caught. The most suitable bait is live bait.

The last ice

At this time, the predator becomes active again. It bites intensively on balancers and spinners, however, pike does not bite so actively on “bare” iron; the preferred bait is a worm or fish meat. Zherlitsy are also catchers. The pike begins to move intensively, so it is caught using both passive and active types of fishing.

How to find a pond with pike in winter

Typically, winter pike fishing begins in shallow waters. This can be explained quite simply - they are more a short time ice is installed. These are small lakes, ponds, dammed rivers. The ice layer in these waters increases by 2-3 cm every day at temperatures from -10.

Important point: Even before the ice freezes on the reservoir, you should pay attention to its outline, where the holes, vegetation, etc. are located, to make it easier to find the predator.

During the first ice, pike likes to stay in shallow bays, off shores with sharp bends, and near aquatic vegetation. In reservoirs where there is a lot of food and there are deep holes, there are often cyprinids, which attract predators, especially pike. At first, when the ice has just appeared, in small reservoirs up to 3 m deep, pike are found in grassy places, and when the vegetation begins to rot, it will move to clean water.

If there is little flow in the reservoir, then the fish sinks into the holes and stays there, becoming inactive. It is possible that she will walk around the pond in search of food, but this does not happen often. This is the optimal place for passive fishing. About 20 days after the formation of the first ice, fishing in such water areas becomes boring, because... the fish practically ceases to be active. However, the time for active biting in large bodies of water is coming.

At first, the pike is usually found off the coast, in the thickets of algae, where small fish live. But you are unlikely to be able to catch a large specimen there; to do this you need to go to depths where there are differences in depth.

All fishing methods

Catching methods:

• live bait rigs
• flashing
• balance

Please note the following points:

• The fishing rod must be really strong. Those that are used for catching perch or crucian carp are definitely not suitable, because... the pike will immediately break them. That's why we need stronger rods.
• The fishing line must be strong, but also elastic. It is preferable to use monofilament whose thickness ranges from 0.25 to 0.35 mm. Braided wire will not work in this case because it will freeze. A leash is required because the pike easily chews the fishing line. A durable metal cable is optimal. Its length must be more than 20 cm.

Zherlitsy

This passive view pike fishing. It will require a regular plastic reel, fishing line, a sliding sinker of no more than 10 grams, a leash and a hook. All the equipment is located on the base in the form of a stand, a circle, etc., which hold the equipment at the required depth.

Before setting up this kind of setup (the second name is Zherlits), first decide on the fishing depth. Usually, for this purpose, a load weighing 50 grams is used, which is attached to the cork, to which the hook of the tackle is attached. The load is lowered into the hole, and then it rises 15-30 cm. This is fixed with a plate with a flag, then we pull out the fishing line with our hands. We remove the weight, bait with live bait and lower it into the hole again. Now you just need to wait for the bite and that’s it.

If the pike is not active and does not bite at all, try feeding the holes with homemade bait or winter bite activators .

Important: in most regions of the Russian Federation there is a strict limit on the number of girders per fisherman. Therefore, before fishing, make sure whether fishing with girders is allowed in the fishing region, as well as how many girders are allowed for fishing per fisherman.

Spoon

To catch this predator, both elongated lures for pike perch and pure pike lures are used - large, but not so long. The size of the bait varies - from 35 to 60 mm. The hook should be sharp, but it should not protrude excessively beyond the edge of the spoon, because On the contrary, this may scare away the predator.

What color should the spinner be?

The color of the bait is selected depending on weather conditions. On a bright day, dim lures are preferred, on a cloudy day, bright ones. Pike are more active during thaws and on cloudy days.

The fishing process is simple. First you need to drill several holes, you don’t need to drill too far, at a distance of about 5 meters from each other. Then we gradually begin to fish the holes, starting from the first. The lure technique is simple: you need to lower the bait to the bottom, then raise it 4-6 cm above the bottom and begin to make sharp swings, during which the lure will “bounce” up 20-30 cm, and then gradually return to its previous position.

For live bait

When catching pike with live bait, place it behind your back. This will make his movements in the water more natural.

One fishing rod is used, which is equipped like a fishing rod, but a float or nod will be used as a bite alarm. With this fishing rod, you will need to go around hole after hole, and if a predator is standing under it, then the bite will occur as soon as you lower the bait. And then all that remains is to fish out the predator.

To the balancer

Fishing with a balance beam is similar to fishing with a spoon. True, the game with a balancer is somewhat different.

We drill a hole, lower the balancer (not to the bottom) and make the first short stroke. Now you need to wait until the balancer stops. If there are no hooks (i.e. vegetation, etc.), lower it even lower, check again - if there are no hooks, then lower it to the bottom and tap on it a little, swing the balancer a couple of times and pull it and the holes out.

If it is in the grass, then clean it and let the hole rest for a few minutes. Then we return it again and catch it a little higher than the grass, we also make swings, but with a greater amplitude. There is no need for it to go into a “tailspin”, because... For pike, the horizontal component of the game is important, regardless of depth. Usually this predator attacks the balance beam when rising, but in most cases, when falling or pausing. But it’s better not to take long pauses, because... The whole point is in the game of the balancer, its movement.

Watch a video about catching pike with a balance beam:

How to increase your fish catch?

Over 7 years of active fishing, I have found dozens of ways to improve the bite. Here are the most effective ones:

1. Bite activator. This pheromone additive attracts fish most strongly in cold and warm water. .
2. Promotion gear sensitivity. Read the appropriate manuals for your specific type of gear.
3. Lures based pheromones.

Variations of baits

Let's look at some variations of baits.

Vertical spinner

This type of bait is popular among fishermen. Its main difference is that when playing, the bait does not move in a horizontal plane, but in a vertical angle. Thanks to this kind of play, this bait can be easily used in snags without fear of snags. Its game perfectly attracts predators, not only this one, but also pike perch, etc.

Spoon tube

The tubular composite spoon is valued by anglers for its excellent action and yaw through the water. Thanks to its design, which usually consists of 3 parts, it moves almost indistinguishably from a fish.

Balance

The balancer has also proven itself excellent when fishing for pike. When fishing for this predator, it is preferable to choose not the smallest ones. The most suitable size is around 70mm. By color scheme Most suitable with colors for perch or roach. When purchasing a balancer, pay appropriate attention to the size of the hook.

When choosing a balancer, consider the size of the fish you want to catch, but it is important to remember that if you choose a balancer that is too small, it will more likely catch perch than pike. If you are fishing in a body of water with a strong current, it is preferable to choose a narrow-bodied model, because... otherwise the balancer will play poorly, it will rotate and twist the line.

• Don't fish in one place for a long time. If you notice that there are no bites for 15-25 minutes, then you need to look for another place for fishing, because... In winter, pike attack bait almost as soon as they see it.
• If the pike is completely passive, use complementary foods or winter bite activators .
• When fishing with live bait, it is necessary to properly prepare the bait. If in warm weather the pike actively attacks everything, then in winter the situation changes. At this time, she can take the bait into her mouth and hold it for a long time, and minimal discomfort will scare her away. Therefore, if you use perch or ruff as bait, we recommend that you play it safe and cut off the spike on the fin, as they do a large number of fishermen.
• Pike fishing in winter is most effective at depth. For some it is 2 m, for others 4, it depends on the individual body of water.
• The game of the bait will not surprise you with its particular variety, but the pike doesn’t need much, so there is no need to come up with complex techniques; if there is a pike nearby, it will manifest itself.
• On a bright sunny day the light from the hole can scare the pike away from the bait. There is no need to worry about this; we suggest sprinkling the hole with snow or ice chips and this problem will disappear by itself.

In conclusion, I would like to note that, taking into account all of the above, you can prepare for pike fishing, and it will go with a bang, giving you only positive emotions and a good catch!

Fishing is a national activity of every representative of the countries former USSR. Pike is considered one of the most common inhabitants of reservoirs. Catching her is a real art. You will learn how to catch pike in our article.

Basic information

For successful fishing, you need to know the characteristics and “character” of this fish. Pike lives in fresh water bodies. Its usual location is a river. This is not a schooling fish; usually its individuals swim alone.

Remember that representatives of this type of fish prefer the following habitats:

• Rivers.
• Lakes.
• Old river beds.

Pike do not like strong currents, so they most often settle in calm areas. Shady places, thickets, piles of stones and tree trunks at the surface of the water - all this is a favorite habitat for fish.

Pike is a predator. Therefore, catching her is not as easy as it seems at first glance. When fishing, you should take into account the peculiarities of its feeding method.

Where can you find pike

Inexperienced fishermen believe that the predator is found in absolutely any body of water. In fact, she is very selective about where she lives.

How to catch pike with a spinning rod

Beginning fishermen are often tormented by the question of what gear to use to fish. The most experienced of them recommend spinning.

To catch fish, you should choose and assemble the main fishing tool correctly.

The pike rig consists of the following parts:

• fishing rods;
• coils;
• fishing lines;
• bait (you can use live bait or special devices - a wobbler, a spinner, a spinner, etc.).

Should be strong enough. Its thickness is no more than half a millimeter.

Pike rise for food closer to the surface of the water, so you should not cast the spinning rod deeper than 1.5 meters.

For proper fishing, the length of the gear is also important. It should not be too small or too large. The size of the spinning rod is average, about two meters.

Since the fish prefers to live in various thickets, there is a high probability of the spinning rod getting caught on snags and algae. In most cases this leads to the loss of the bait. Therefore, you should stock up on a sufficient number of attachments in advance.

Optimal time for fishing

When wondering how to catch a pike, many novice fishermen do not understand what time is best to fish.

• In the autumn, especially in October, you can hunt for fish from the very morning until late in the evening.
• At other times of the year, the optimal period is the very beginning of the day.
• Pike do not like clear weather. Cold air temperatures, wind, and precipitation are considered the most successful for biting.

Types of bait

For successful fishing results, you should be able to choose the right bait. The main one is the spinner and its derivatives.

It is good to fish with live bait. Perfect for him the following types fish:

• Small perch.
• Crucian carp.
• Gudgeon.
• Rotan.
• Frog.

Young pike of medium size can also bite on a worm.

Description of the fishing process

Since small fish are the main food of pike, the most suitable bait is live bait.

For fishing, you need to choose the optimal place. Preference should be given to thickets and depressions.

How to catch pike with live bait? First of all, you need to prepare the bait. Live bait requires careful treatment. Remember that the best bait is live fish. Thus, small crucian carp are the hardiest. It is able to last several casts of a spinning rod.

Fishing process:

• In order for live bait to live as long as possible, you should not make sudden movements. Try not to hit the surface of the water with the spinning rod too much.
• Choose places with a lot of thickets and depressions. However, here the fisherman requires great concentration and accuracy. It is necessary to monitor the spinning rod and prevent live bait from getting into deep thickets. It is almost impossible to get gear out of there.
• Cast the rod. After it reaches the end point, it is necessary to wait for some time. Optimally - half a minute.
• Begin to smoothly twist the reel towards you. The speed doesn't have to be high. Stop for a while every 10 seconds.
• If a pike bites on a spinning rod, do not rush to pull it out of the water as soon as possible. By doing this, you will most likely help the fish escape.
• Release the coil. Let the pike swallow the bait well and swim away a little. And only after that you can continue to pull the line.

Types of postings

More confident fishermen can try fishing different ways. There are several types of spinning rods. The most common ones are: twitching, step and slow.

Twitching is usually used when fishing. While fishing, the spinning rod should be twitched all the time. These actions give jerks and an imitation of independent movement to the wobbler, which is very attractive to fish.

The “step” type wiring is performed as follows: the bait slowly reaches the bottom surface; you need to wait a few seconds and then raise the bait a short distance. Release it again until it reaches the bottom.

It is recommended to perform all actions slowly and smoothly, since it is in the bait at the bottom that the pike bites. Slow retrieve is characterized by low casting speed. The fisherman's actions are precise and unhurried. You should also tighten the fishing line slowly and with periodic breaks. Pike will be interested sudden movements, followed by slow ones. The wiring speed should also be adjusted.

This method is most suitable for inexperienced fishermen as the simplest and one of the most effective. This is where you should begin to master the difficult art of pike fishing.

How to catch pike for a novice fisherman? Remember that experience is the main assistant in fishing. To gain it, we recommend listening to the basic advice of experienced fishermen.

• If the nozzle gets tangled in the bushes, do not pull it with all your might. This creates a risk of damaging the spinning rod. It is best to let go of the line and get rid of the bait. Therefore, every fisherman should always have the necessary set of spinners in stock.
• Select only large and tenacious fish for live bait. To make it last longer, attach it to the spinning rod by the nostrils or mouth.
• If the caught pike has swallowed the hook too far, do not try to get it out. It’s better to untie the fishing line from the spinning rod and reel in a new one. You can take the fish off the hook at home.
• Pike has a very powerful sense of smell. She reacts sharply to the smell of blood. Therefore, it is possible to slightly damage or cut the live bait. The fish will immediately smell the prey and get hooked pretty quickly.

So, you have learned the peculiarities of national methods of fishing for the most popular predator of reservoirs - pike. It is difficult to catch, but by following the tips presented in the article, you can boast of a good catch.

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Do it yourself

Pike fishing continues in winter; anglers are putting their spinning rods in the closet and picking up winter rods and lures. But this article concerns specifically fishing for pike with winter rods, or rather, about the bait itself - a spinner. What lures to use to catch pike in winter is the main topic of this article, and that’s what we’ll talk about. A fisherman's arsenal should always...

Spring is one of the most successful periods for pike fishing. Pike fishing in the spring can be inferior in terms of catchability only to its autumn fishing. It is only important to guess the moment of fishing, when the pike is not prevented from catching spawning, which takes place quite early. In some reservoirs, pike spawn even when the ice has not yet melted, and its fry already have time to grow up to that...

Winter fishing

Catching pike in winter with a balance beam is one of the most effective ways to catch it. The balancer works very well when fishing for pike in any winter month, the main thing is to know which balancer is best to use at one time or another, because catching pike in early December differs from catching it in January and February, since its activity decreases with...

Another way of catching pike is fishing with mugs. Usually this method is used by more avid and experienced fishermen who have built a boat and some experience in catching predators. This is a very effective way of catching pike and usually, fishermen who fish for pike with circles, the so-called “circle-makers,” are able to quite accurately find the places where the pike stands and hunts. Pike fishing...

Winter fishing

Fishing for pike with girders is one of the most catchy ways of catching pike, which allows you to catch pike with much less effort and energy than when catching pike with a spinning rod. Here you no longer have to travel kilometers in search of a pike bite and wave your arms every minute while making casts. Fishing for pike with girders is a calmer way of fishing. ..

Pike spawning is something amazing. Agree, everyone would like to see a whole school of pike spawning near the shore. Pike is an incredibly beautiful fish that both experienced fisherman and novice anglers strive to catch. So, in order to successfully catch pike, you need to learn its behavior and know about the spawning period of pike. Read more about pike spawning..

Catching pike with live bait is one of the most effective methods catching large pike. There are reservoirs where pike completely refuse to bite on “metal” and wobblers, but the bite on live bait is excellent. Live bait, which reminds a pike of a wounded, weakened fish, is capable of provoking even a sluggish and inactive toothed predator to attack. If you know how to catch pike correctly...

Where to catch pike In order to catch a pike, you need to know approximately where to look for this pike. And she likes to stay near snags, underwater thickets, under bushes, she loves quiet water. Prefers calm-flowing rivers, flowing lakes, bays and oxbow lakes. In summer, when it’s hot, it hides in the thickets of a reservoir, where the water doesn’t warm up so much and where it’s convenient to hide..

Pike is the standard of a predator. Its powerful arrow-shaped body is designed for hunting other fish. Moreover, sometimes the size of the opponent practically does not matter. She can even attack her relative, who is only 2 times smaller than her. Pike is one of the most coveted trophies of any fisherman. It is the main object of hunting for any spinner.

Pike characteristics:

• Weight Limit- more than 35 kg (according to unconfirmed data - up to 80 kg);
• maximum length- 1.5 m (according to unconfirmed data - up to 2 m);
• Lifespan- 25 years (according to unconfirmed reports, up to more than 200 years).

Because pike is so popular, there are many legends about it, which makes it very difficult to separate true information from “fishing tales.” Basically, in the catches of fishermen, there is a pike about 50 cm long and weighing up to 2-3 kg. Pike weighing 8-10 kg are less common, and larger specimens are considered very great luck. Although pike does not need to have a lot of space and inhabit large bodies of water to grow, it is capable of reaching very impressive sizes even in a relatively small pond.

The best bait for pike

A variety of baits are used for pike fishing, depending on the fishing method. If we talk about float fishing or fishing with mugs and girders, then, of course, the best bait is live bait. Moreover, it is best to use small fish that live in a fished reservoir. The size of the fish must be at least 5-7 cm so that the perch does not interfere with pike fishing, and the reaction of the pike to small fry will not be the same. Give her more serious bait.

Typically used for pike fishing:

• perch;
• crucian carp;
• roach;
• loach;
• loach, etc.

If we talk about spinning baits, then there is also complete variety. Pike can be caught on:

• wobbler;
• vibrator;
• rotator;
• silicone fish;
• jig, etc.

Pike can be caught with absolutely any spoon. Many anglers give greater preference to wobblers. Good wobblers are indeed very catchy, but you should also take into account the fact how often pike are caught in this reservoir using a spinning rod. The fact is that in reservoirs where pike fishing with spinning continues constantly, it is necessary to surprise it and use baits that it may have never seen. In reservoirs where the pike has never seen a spoon, it can be caught on any piece of metal with a hook.

Best pike fishing spots

Pike never chases its prey and does not look for it throughout the reservoir. Yes, she is attracted to those places where there are many small fish - her prey, but she always attacks from ambush. Therefore, you should look for pike in places where it can hide and from where it can make a fatal lunge towards its victim.

Pike does not like currents, look for it in creeks, oxbow lakes, and if it is a standing body of water, then it can be at any point. You should start your search with:

• reed thickets;
• flooded bushes;
• underwater snags;
• trees fallen into the water;
• large pike stand in holes, especially if there are shelters in them.

Pike often stand in the clearings of coastal reeds; there are always a lot of small fish there. Throwing a spoon or casting live bait into such a place very often brings success. However, really large pike hide at great depths, only occasionally coming out to hunt in shallow water in holes.

Best time to catch pike

The best time to catch pike is by far. The autumn feeding season of pike allows you to use any bait to catch it. Even a spinner that hasn’t brought a single bite throughout the year can show incredible result. This zhor occurs around September-October. Pike fatten up before winter and try to fill their stomachs with as many high-calorie live baits as possible.

Not so powerful, but just as good, the pike's zhor is observed in the spring. Immediately after the ice melts from the reservoir, the pike tries to gain strength before spawning and actively begins to feed. During this period, it is better to use smaller baits, since the pike’s belly filled with caviar prevents it from eating too large fish. For the same reason, wiring should be slow and not aggressive.

The best time of day for pike fishing is early morning. It bites just as well in the evening before sunset, but not as actively as in the morning. During the day, pike rarely delight with bites, but this happens from time to time.

You will learn more about pike in this section. Happy fishing!

If you are new and don't know how to catch pike with a spinning rod, we recommend reading our article, you will certainly get useful information.

There are no trophies among freshwater fish that are more “popular” than roach, perch, ruffe and, of course, pike. Everyone comes across roach, perch - especially, ruff, due to its gluttony, is the hero of jokes. But catching a big pike is not always possible even for an experienced fisherman. According to the unspoken regulations, the weight of the desired pike starts from 1.5 kg. Today we will talk about how to catch it in August-September.

Tricky fish

You can sometimes hear from beginning fishermen that pike is a non-capricious and timid creature. Like, if there is one in the reservoir, then catching it is a piece of cake.
Don't believe these speculations! In the world of freshwater, the only things that can be more cunning and resourceful are chub, ide, and, of course, bream. But pike surpasses them all in cunning, especially during fishing.
The pike is a thunderstorm in our water bodies. From time to time she hunts crucian carp, gudgeon and even her own smaller relatives. In my practice, there was a case when fresh traces of an attack by a larger individual, whose jaw width was approximately 15 cm, were found on a fish weighing more than 1.5 kg. Can you imagine what kind of “crocodile” it was?

Search for fish

There are pikes in the rivers in the fall in almost all places suitable for hunting: near the washed-out shore, under bushes hanging over the water, in quiet snags, thickets of coastal algae and changes in depth with the transition of the reach into the pool. And at dawn in the summer they go out to hunt on the shallows.
It is more difficult to find it in lakes. In the summer, including August, it stays in shallow, snag-laden bays, near reed thickets, and on the slopes of underwater hills. Later she goes to the depths, where everyone she hunts moves.

2 autumn fishing periods

1. From mid-August to mid-October, the predator fattens. As the winter season approaches, food is plentiful. This time can be divided into two periods. – From mid-August to mid-September, especially if the weather is warm, it continues to be within the summer camps. You should catch it at this time almost along the entire river, as in the summer.
2. From mid-September, when the water temperature drops, the predator leaves its summer sites to a depth of 1.3-3 m - into pools with a quiet current. This is due to the fact that at this time almost the entire food supply of pike goes to the depths: roach, bleak, bream, chub, ide and gudgeon. The same thing happens in lakes and reservoirs: from bays and coastal shoals, fines move to great depths.

Fishing Features

In the first period they fish with wobblers, twisters, but the most successful fishing is with live bait. It has been noticed that by autumn pike show much more interest in this bait than in summer.
IN During the second period, pike are caught using spinning rods and live bait, with the fish released almost to the bottom. When fishing with spoons, preferably choose large, fluctuating (from 20 g and more) specimens with a thickness of 2-2.5 mm with a calm and even sluggish game. Since the water becomes clearer from September, shiny baits are more likely to scare away rather than attract fish. Choose lures of soft colors: matte silver, faded brass, copper.
The main advantage of heavy spinners is long casting and comfortable close to the bottom, where the pike stands in the fall. The movement of the spinner itself should be uniform and leisurely. Taking into account the fact that during this period you may get caught big fish, do not forget to put the corresponding tee on the spoon: No. 10-12 according to the domestic classification. Don’t forget about the test of the rod - it should correspond to the weight of the spoon.
As for the “turntables”, all heavy (from 10-12 g) models with not very strong resistance of the petal when wiring are suitable. Try fishing with a tackle - in the fall, fishing with it is more catchy than in the summer.
On lakes, fishing with mugs and a line is becoming popular. They fish at medium depths, looking for edges from shallows to depth. It makes sense to chase mugs or fish with spoons on identified edges at an average (1.5-2.5 m) depth.

We fish with live bait

In the second period you can catch and. It needs to be lowered closer to the bottom, and not half-water. Try to use local live bait caught in the same body of water. Don’t understand where a crucian carp came from, for example, in a forest river with a sandy bottom, it will cause surprise rather than appetite in a predator.
Carefully strengthen the stake or rod on which the pole will hang. Pike are strong, and a large specimen can easily pull out a poorly secured pole. Moreover, during this period the probability of getting hooked by a big fish is quite high.
And keep a supply of girders with different lengths fishing line wound on a plate or flyer. Especially if you are placing several piers that will stand for some time without your presence. The footage of the girder on them can be marked, say, with ordinary nail polish.
This is important, because usually you have to place the vents near snags or flooded bushes. When biting, the pike most often grabs the bait and, moving to the side a short distance (usually 2-4 meters), begins to swallow the prey, and then moves on. The caught pike panics and rushes in all directions, trying to get rid of the hooks. If there is too much fishing line on the moth (say, 10 meters), then the fish can find a snag, bush or rubble, wrap the fishing line around them and leave. Therefore, when placing a vent, look around and calculate the approximate distance to possible underwater obstacles. If the flooded bush is about 5 m away, then place a line with a supply of fishing line of 4 m, etc. If the place is not replete with snags (for example, a river bay with algae), then you can put a line with a large supply of fishing line.