The pike by its nature is a predatory fish that is able to quickly overtake its prey from an ambush, leaving it no chance for salvation. Fishing for pike on a spinning rod is a very exciting and interesting activity, but for experienced fishermen it is simple and familiar. But beginners usually have a question of how to catch this predator on a spinning rod.
Instructions
Step 1
The most optimal time for spinning pike is spring and autumn, since in the summer this fish is the least active and lays in places where the water is cool. In winter, the pike goes to places with warm currents, which have to be searched for a long time, but for experienced fishermen this is not a problem.
Step 2
If you decide to catch pike with a spinning rod, in this case, you should choose the following baits: wobbler, spoon bait, live bait or jig. And you should also choose the optimal place for fishing, which will determine which tackle to choose. The pike usually lives at a depth of up to five meters, in thickets of grass and under snags, so it is worth calculating the depth of throwing your bait.
Step 3
Cast the baits as close to the aquatic vegetation as possible, as the pike hides in the algae and hunts down the prey. Pikes living in rivers are more energetic than lake pikes, so spinning in the river should be done more intensively than in stagnant water. For pike fishing, there should be a lightweight spinning rod with a medium or slow action, then you can tame the sharp movements of the fish and avoid it getting off the hook.
Step 4
Use a line up to 0.4 millimeters so that the pike does not bite it, be sure to tie the leash. In shallow waters, it is advisable to use small baits, while the bait can be rotational or oscillatory, of different colors and no more than five centimeters long. Choose a neutral floating wobbler, it can be of any color, 5-6 centimeters long. Also use baits that mimic the movements of a sick or injured fish.
Step 5
The best time to fish for pike is from March to early June, and from late August to early December. At this time, the pike is experiencing a strong hunger and therefore is less alert. During this period, when choosing the right place, you have a lot of chances for a rich catch. Do not try to fish for pike in the same place for more than 20 minutes.
Step 6
In a fairly large pike, resistance is built on strength. Pikes weighing up to two kilograms try to jump in the air, larger specimens do not jump out of the river. The large fish resists with extraordinary tenacity. After she takes the spoon, the pike continues to stubbornly hold on to the depth, it is possible to raise it up only after a long, but very interesting struggle. Pull out a large pike with a landing net or a hook.
