Fishing for perch in winter with a spoon

Anglers have long argued that trolling perch in winter is considered the most exciting fishing. Here you can experience the excitement during each winter month from the very process of fishing with the use of certain skills and knowledge. But this does not mean that the technique of perch lure in winter involves a simple lowering of the tackle into the hole. To fish out a predator, you will need to follow all the recommendations that will be described in this article, and then, perhaps, everyone will have a chance to catch this wonderful trophy.

The specifics of fishing perch on a spoon in winter

After the ice has settled on the reservoir, anglers go fishing with boxes and borax, not forgetting to take the bait. Fishing for perch in winter with trolling becomes gambling for many fishermen who want to catch this striped robber. Unlike the well-known jig, the spoon has several advantages:

• a fishing rod for perch lure in winter contributes to the rapid exploration of the reservoir;
• the weight category of a perch lure for winter fishing is higher than that of a jig, and therefore it immediately sinks to the bottom;
• weather conditions have little effect on the game of the spoon, and the perch can easily be provoked to attack.

Of course, beginners have no idea how to bait perch in winter. But in the books everything is written in detail about this. Anglers, who often do this business, take 3 rods of different sizes and line thicknesses for fishing. To do this, they use the following technique:

• first, a fishing rod with a large bait is used;
• a large spoon attracts a flock of predators to the hole;
• if no bites are observed, a smaller bait with a thin line is taken.

Features of rig for perch lure in winter

The winter fishing rod for perch lure allows the beginner to make mistakes, while always being left with bites. In practice, the main components of this gear will be:

Alarm clock. It should be tough with a removable spool to store your line. The length of such a rod varies from 25 to 35 cm.

Fishing line. It is selected by the weight of the predator. For example, if the average weight of a fish is 300 g, then the thickness of the line will be 0.12 mm. If the perch turns out to be larger, then the thickness should be taken higher than 0.16 mm. And do not forget that in the cold, an ordinary braid can freeze, and you will have to rub it with fat. Therefore, many people try to use a monofilament line.

Worth knowing!For fishing for perch, it is worth taking a tackle with a floating handle, so that later there will be no problems with pulling the rod out when it hits the hole.

Nod. It is usually 10 cm conical in shape.

Such a bait has its own specific requirements: the best size of a winter spoon for a perch will be number 5, and the length should be 7 cm.

By the way! Experienced fishermen advise not to use red spoons, because of them there is a weak bite, especially in the wilderness and on the last ice.

Hook. Some of the fishermen are used to using different hooks, but usually they try to choose a single or double. Better even to take one where there is a soldered chain. And on top of that, everyone should be aware that the requirement for hooks is related to the sharpness of the forend and its size. In addition, perch can bite on a lure with a hanging hook in winter.

How to choose a lure for fishing perch in winter

In winter, this striped robber is often picky, and in order to catch him, you will need to choose the most efficient winter lures for perch. Although there are many lures on the market, there are no metal requirements. However, you will have to take into account their sizes and colors, which will positively affect the course of fishing.

Colour. It will change from the weather: if it's a sunny day, then you need to focus on copper or brass color. In cloudy weather, anglers use a silvery color.

The size. Usually it is picked up about 10 cm in length for large specimens of perch and 5 cm for medium ones. If the reservoir is deep, then the size of the spoon should be at least 8 cm so that the bait can quickly submerge into the water to the required level.

To choose which lures are best for perch in winter, you can go to a fishing store and consult with the seller or read what is written below. The rating of the best models includes 4 spinners from such companies as:

• "Smith Pure" (Smith Pure). He is the leader among oscillators. Its length is 2 cm, weight - 2 g. Country of origin - Japan.
• Rapala Minnow Spoon ... Anyone who doubts which lure is better to catch perch in winter should opt for it. Made in Finland, weighs 7 g and the length of the bait is 7 cm.
• "Rapala Pirken" (Rapala SM-Pirken). It is considered one of the most popular models made by Estonians among anglers. The length of the bait is 23 mm, and the weight is 2 g. It is most effective in the wilderness, when no activity is observed in the predator.
• Russian Bait "Lambada". It is a Russian bait, which is why it has gained popularity among Russian fishermen. It is 3 cm long and 2.5 g in weight. Suitable for a depth of 3 m, it is effective for catching a predator with a changeable character.

The choice of lures is large and those who have not yet chosen which lures to use for perch fishing in winter can study their characteristics in detail.

Video: the best verticals (winter lures) for fishing perch from ice

How to make winter baubles for perch with your own hands

To cook a winter spoon for perch with your own hands, you will need materials at hand that can be found in your apartment or garage. If you do not get the necessary elements, you can get down to business creatively and prepare a catchy spoon for perch with your own hands. For this you will need:

• pliers;
• scissors;
• file;
• sandpaper;
• pieces of sheet copper;
• hooks with a sharp forend;
• marker;
• beads.

When making homemade winter lures for perch, drawings are welcome. Guided by them, you can create a homemade winter spoon for perch.

1. Cut a certain shape from a copper sheet with scissors for metal.
2. Sand it with sandpaper.
3. Bend the cut shape with pliers.
4. Mark the horizontal stripes with a marker.
5. Cut 7 cm from the wire and make a loop.
6. Put the copper sheet petals on the wire.
7. Put on the beads.
8. Attach the hooks so that they fit well.

After the winter bait for perch with your own hands is ready, it should be tested in the water. The easiest way is to use a full bathroom.

Video: do-it-yourself winter bait for perch

It is also worth noting that many anglers who make homemade winter baits for perch follow the dimensions exactly according to the standard, because this will affect the fishing process. These include spinner - torpedo. In order to correctly perform this winter lure for perch with your own hands, the drawing should be at hand.

1. Cut out the contour of the spoon from the stainless steel.
2. Bend the workpiece in the center so that the symmetrical structure comes out.
3. Sand the edges.
4. Secure the workpiece with two swivels.
5. Solder the structure to the aluminum plate and fill with solder.
6. Strip the inner sides.
7. Use GOI paste to give the bait the required shine.

Video: making a spinner for a winter perch "Torpedo"

Thus, a spoon will be ready for perch in winter with your own hands, and you can safely go out on the ice with it in search of big trophies. And who is interested in how to tie a winter lure to a perch, you can look at the instructions on the Internet.

Where and when to bait perch in winter

A well-chosen spot will be half of the work done for perch lure in winter. How to properly catch a predator will be described in the next section. To avoid snags, you will have to bypass the snag. In conditions of established ice, the fish begins to look for deeper pits and pools, where the presence of the oxygen it needs is present. Among other things, perch are sought in places such as:

• rocky bottom;
• thickets of reeds;
• stump boundaries;
• flooded river beds;
• eyebrows.

Weather will affect fishing in winter. For example, in cloudy weather, catching it will be sluggish, if not zero. But at high pressure in clear weather, fishing will go for the future, and bites will be observed during the day.

The nature of the fish with everyone winter month will change. Going fishing, you should look for the usual places for the predator, in which he is used to living.

December. After the ice has settled on the reservoir, the fish retains its activity and does not go to the depth. For 2-3 weeks, you should look for it near the coast and in places with a rocky bottom.

January. The activity of the predator is falling this month, and in order to find the striped robber, it will take patience to find at least a few of its habitats.Flocks of perch begin to disintegrate into a few specimens, and they go to pits and dumps where there is the right level of oxygen. They react sluggishly to food, and you will have to try with a game of bait in order to provoke the fish to attack. Calm weather will be great for fishing this month, and it is best to catch it in the morning and afternoon, but bites will not be frequent.

February. The fish is already beginning to feel the approach of spring, and pre-spawning food is awakening in it. The most active hours for catching perch will be morning and evening. The predator can be found in thawed riverbeds and on the edge of the river.

When the ice is stable, anglers go to the water. It is in winter that perch is best caught, but it has its own characteristics throughout the winter:

First Ice. The fish show an active bite, but you should not fish near one hole, as the fish will not sit in the chosen fishing place. The holes will have to be masked with snow so as not to arouse unnecessary suspicion in the predator. To get him interested in the bait, you will need to experiment with the wiring tactics.

Video: first ice with a spoon for perch

Deafness. The fish begins a sluggish period. If the weather is cool and also with a blizzard, it is better to give up fishing. The best time in good calm weather is morning. For such fishing, a spinner is selected in a silvery shade. And yet, how to play a winter spoon on a perch? When a bite occurs, you should not rush and it is better to wait a little time before playing the fish. But after the first trophy, anglers are advised to immediately make a second throw, while the remaining fish is still near the same hole.

Video: from winter lure to perch in the wilderness (in February)

End of winter. The fish wakes up zhor, and the best time of day for catching perch is considered to be the period from 7 to 10 am and in the afternoon from 13 to 15 hours. If the temperature is changeable, and the wind is strong, it is better to postpone fishing to another day. Medium and copper colored baubles are suitable for this month.

Important!The posting should be carried out smoothly, and the striking should be done carefully and be prepared for strong jerks of the predator.

Video: underwater shooting of winter fishing when fishing for perch with a spoon

How to troll: tactics and technique of trolling perch in winter

To improve your skills in winter fishing, you need to read a lot of literature or follow the recommendations of this article. The game should run smoothly and without misfires. Each angler has his own preferences in the technique of fishing for perch in winter with a spoon, but the information described below will not be superfluous even for a professional:

• when casting the bait, you should make small pauses while lowering it into the hole;
• when the line is pulled, it is necessary to make a slight jerk with the rod;
• sharp swings should not be in trolling fishing, so as not to frighten off the predator;
• in the absence of bite, you will need to change the fishing technique;
• during playing, you should not loosen the line, otherwise the fish will break off;
• fish can be caught at the bottom with slight movements of the bait or teased by raising and lowering the spoon by 30 cm;
• lures should be at least 10 pieces so that you can experiment with their sizes and colors when playing with bait;
• fishing near one hole will not give results, it is best to make about 10 holes at a distance of 10 m from each other or in a checkerboard pattern;
• It is better to go fishing with a friend, so that in case of trouble he helps to get out from under the ice.

Video: technique and tactics of fishing perch with a spoon in winter

Note!Every angler uses his own interpretation of lure. You should not deviate from the standards, because the spinners must be of certain sizes that will correspond to the habits of the predator.

The article described the bait equipment, how to make a winter lure for perch on your own, the most versatile models of bait, fishing spots by month and weather conditions, as well as the fishing technique.Following all the recommendations, every fisherman, from beginner to amateur, will be successful in catching a big or small trophy. Therefore, I wish you all successful fishing!