Fishing for pike on a balancer in winter

Using a balancer for pike fishing in winter has many advantages when the fish are not active. This lure has become very popular among anglers, and bites on it during winter fishing will definitely be provided.

The specifics of fishing for pike on a balancer in winter

Translated from French, the word "balancer" means balance or scales. The device is equipped with a latch for the loop to the leash, which is located on the back of the artificial bait, which maintains balance when navigating in the pond. The plumage of the artificial bait is made so that when it is lowered into the water, the feeling of a wounded fish is created.

To determine the place and the choice of how to catch pike in the winter on a balancer, you need to remember that the fish does not stand still, and as a rule, it chooses the water column as housing. To calculate the approximate fish habitat, you need to do the following:

1. on the lake, move 10 m from the shore;
2. calculate or measure the depth at 3 m;
3. make about 6 holes, preferably in different places;
4. you can go to thickets of reeds or to fallen trees.

These predators hunt nearby, and a bite will be effective there. Fishing takes place in a standing position, which allows high-quality wiring. Usually fishermen take balance beams of at least 15 centimeters, which allows them to cut off other fish if the angler has chosen only pike for himself.

Fishing for large pike in winter on a balancer is carried out as follows:

1. tackle with bait is kept in water for 3 seconds, then gradually raised by 15 centimeters;
2. then lower and raise again for 5-6 times;
3. while lowering the bait, you can make light tapping on the bottom of the reservoir, which is why the vibration of the bait will attract a predator.

Among fishermen, there is an opinion that the balancer is not a winter bait, so someone prefers to fish in the winter, and someone in the summer. In the open water, pike fishing with a balancer is also carried out in winter. But for parking you need a boat to get close to the predator.

As a rule, winter fishing with a balancer for pike is carried out off the coast. When it is warm, the fish swim out of the shallows to hunt, so special attention should be paid in places with a drop in the current or where a snag is observed.

Video: winter fishing with a balancer for pike

In summer, you can use a homemade or purchased fishing rod 60 centimeters long. For such a rod, it is better to choose a spinning reel.

Worth knowing! The lure will be carried out vertically with a small fishing rod, as in ice fishing.

Summer wiring perform this way:

• lower the bait to the bottom and hold at intervals of 3 seconds;
• raised by 15 centimeters with a short pause and again lowered to the bottom.

The attachment for such a fishing rod should not exceed 10 centimeters, and as bait, choose such food that suits the predator.
As the colors of the balancer, the natural color proved to be the best, but you can choose yellow or silver.

In autumn you can also use a balancer. At the beginning of the season, they try to find pike in the middle of water bodies or in places where water lilies and roaches accumulate. For such fishing you will need:

• short winter fishing rod for pike for balancer;
• fishing line with a cross section of 0.3 mm;
• steel leash;
• a boat.

Colors are chosen rainbow. They are caught in the same way as in winter and summer.

Note!The pike grabs the bait more sharply in the fall than in other seasons, and it is worth preparing for unexpected and strong jerks.

Tackle for pike fishing on a balancer in winter

To get any fish out onto the ice, you definitely need a good bait. Going to winter pike fishing on a balancer, you need to take care of the tackle that will ensure the play of the bait and keep the resistance of the fish at the time of playing. First you need to take care of the rod.

Rod. It is usually bought ready-made. The main thing is that it fits well in the hand, and the material is warm. Most often made from champagne corks. There is no need to save on buying it, because cheap tackle in cold weather does not work well and break quickly.

Coil. A spinning reel would be a great option. It can be bought cheaply, but it is important to have a friction brake. This tackle requires:

• increased size;
• hard ratchet;
• double rotation;
• stopper.

Important! The ratchet should compensate for fluctuations at the time of the hook, not allowing the fish to bite the line.

Whip. The rod should have a long whip that will absorb the attack of the predator. The best practiced material is fiberglass. The length should be about 50 centimeters.

Fishing line. Its thickness must be at least 0.3 mm. The length of the line is equal to twice the depth of the reservoir. Even if it breaks during fishing, you can quickly repair the line. Installation consists of the following steps:

• thread the line through the nod and pass through the ring;
• wind it on a spool;
• at the end, make a knot and fix it through a carabiner on a tungsten leash, where the bait is attached.

A thin thread will give the maximum number of bites, but the load from the predator and its zeal can break the line.They try not to take thick tackle, because in winter the fish is careful, and when pulled, it can scare the fish off with its vibrations.

By the way! After the catch, you need to inspect the end of the line. If snacks are visible there, the leash should be trimmed.

Additional details. As tackle, many anglers add swivels and fasteners to the balancer. It is better to choose them small in size. Leashes show good efficiency and are less damaged during fishing.

Video: pike on a balancer in winter - necessary tackle

How to choose a balancer for pike fishing in winter

When buying winter balancers for pike, it is important to check their balance. In this case, the following features must be taken into account:

1. Artificial bait suspended on a loop is horizontal from the ground. The imbalance is unacceptable.
2. Bait length should not exceed 15 centimeters. The materials are:

• plastic;
• cork model;
• silicone.

Color is just as important when choosing a pike balancer in winter. Which one is better to choose, each angler decides for himself. Some fishermen have a preference for the blood-like color, which attracts predators. It is considered to be the most efficient balancer for pike in winter. You can also choose yellow, green or a combination color.

It should be noted that there are several types of pike balancers in winter. Which is the best of them, the fisherman decides.

1. with a large head (when immersed in water, they turn over so that the tail and head change);
2. narrow (they slow down speed in water);
3. with a tail unit (they descend and rise horizontally);
4. with fur plumage (used at shallow depths and rarely used for pike);
5. made of silicone.

As manufacturers, such companies as Rapala, Kusamo and Nils Master take the first place. They vary in size and are intended only for large predators. Among the best balancers for pike in winter, such popular models as:

Lucky John. The model is considered to be catchy in green with black stripes, as well as bright red. There is one hook on the nose and tail of the lure, as well as a loop to secure the tee. A fishing line is attached above. Usually they are 7 centimeters long.

Video: pike fishing with Lucky John balancers in winter

Rapala. It is similar in shape to the previous one, but has more black stripes with an orange belly. Has a transparent plastic tail. The game while fishing with such a bait will be stable, and even if there is a bias to the side, it hovers motionless above the water and comes back.

Nils Master... It is shaped like a torpedo with a narrow tail and a hook in place of the mouth. The tail is made of plastic, and the coloration can be yellow, green or orange. Poisonous shades. During the game with the fish, the lure floats to the side and, when it returns, describes an eight.

Karizmax (Karismax)... This Finnish model is more commonly used in their home country. Has many colors. Pink showed itself better. Suitable for depth.

According to anglers, all these balancers are successful. Therefore, every beginner, amateur or professional has a choice of which company to choose for their fishing.

Video: an overview of the most catchy balancers for winter fishing

How to fish: tactics and technique of fishing for pike in winter on a balancer

Since this predator is a loner, it can be difficult to find. But if you managed to find it, you need skill and dexterity to catch it.

Much depends on a number of factors:

• weather;
• places of the reservoir;
• predator activity;
• fish appetite.

It should be noted that in winter, pike can be caught all day intermittently, or maybe not. Fishing for pike in winter on a balance beam has its own characteristics: it is not recommended to go fishing on a sunny day, since there will still be no bite; it is better to choose a cloudy and snowy day.

Anglers noticed that after weak movements of the balance bar, if the fish is near the hole, the bite occurs quickly.However, it should be borne in mind that the middle of winter is considered a less active time for predator attacks.

Video: learning to catch pike on a balancer in winter - lessons for beginners

The game while fishing starts from the shore of the reservoir until it goes to the middle of the lake. The predator shows interest when the posting is slow with minor pauses. If there is no bite, it is worth changing the bait to a smaller size, as well as the color of the bait.

As a rule, biting occurs at a depth of 4 meters, and fish is rarely caught at a greater depth.

To develop your own tactics or take advantage of someone else's, first of all, you need to remember that this fish is shy, and you need to start hunting it carefully. To do this, perform the following regulations fishing for pike on a balancer in winter:

1 rule. Make several holes in the pond in different places, about 10 meters from the shore.

2 rule. Be careful not to make unnecessary noise.

3 rule. You should catch in different holes, and if nothing is observed in one, go straight to the next.

Most fishermen have their own technique and tactics fishing for pike in winter on a balancer, and gradually they come up with new ones. To make the process successful, you can be guided by the following points:

1. Lower the bait into the water at a shallow depth and gently raise the rod by 15 centimeters.
2. If there is no bite, you need to change the depth.
3. When the current is strong, the game should be energetic.
4. At the tested depth, make smooth sweeps with a small amplitude.
5. The pike attacks during the pause, so you need to be ready to dash.

Even though many anglers think they know everything about fishing, there are some tips that will come in handy during winter fishing. It would be nice if the fisherman was not alone in the winter on the ice, and if he avoided falling under the ice, his partner would save him. Recommendations and tips are listed below:

• remember which movements the fish reacts less actively and which ones - actively;
• you need to experiment with baits and change leashes;
• the pike will be interested in a large bait;
• great fish catching on a red rod or bright colors;
• the bite is observed at different times, and there is no clear description of it.

Video: technique and tactics of catching pike on a balancer in winter

Common mistakes in fishing for pike on a balancer in winter

Among anglers there are people who make mistakes when fishing. These are mostly beginners, but amateurs also have disadvantages. To avoid mistakes, you need to listen to the opinions of experienced specialists who advise:

• do not take thin fishing line that a predator can break during an attack;
• the leash will ruin the game, and the pike will break the balance bar;
• you need to tie the knot correctly so that the bait does not drown;
• use a knot for summer lures;
• do not use swivels;
• do not make sharp waves during the posting, so as not to scare off the fish;
• not catch in one place, but use more space.

At the beginning of winter, the pike is active, and in the middle of the period it “cools down” and tries to stay in pools and pits. Only when she is hungry can you start fishing for her. It is also necessary to pay attention to the preparation of the tackle, fishing technique and tactics, but first it is especially important to choose the best or, as they say, the most catchy balancer for pike in winter. An overview of such baits is presented in this article. Experimenting in this business, you can achieve good results in catching a trophy and not make mistakes typical for beginners.

Video: how to catch pike in winter on a balancer from ice