Fishing in late autumn, especially in November, is usually aimed only at predatory representatives of the underwater kingdom, for example, pike, perch, and less often at burbot and pike perch. Sometimes at deep fodder points it is possible to find flocks of large bream.
Perch in November
Despite the fact that many anglers believe that the fall is not the time to pick up a fishing rod because of the changing weather, this is far from the case. Catching perch in November can be quite active, especially in the first half of this month.
During this period, the first ice already rises in many reservoirs, and in open water a storm often rages.
The biting of perch in November cannot be called light and constant, since fish this season is extremely capricious due to the process of adaptation to the upcoming winter cold. Due to the fact that the illumination of water changes sharply and the temperature drops, the mood of the fish also changes. All these circumstances negatively affect the perch biting in November.
This predator belongs to the fish, leading a daily lifestyle, so it can be caught in the daytime, although early morning and bright evening are no less promising. Moreover, it is at this time that the fish is as active as possible.
Where to look for perch in November
The most promising are deep brow, sections near bridges and snag. Sometimes perch fishing in November is also successful in those places where floaters were constantly fishing in the summer. The reason is that juveniles of various fish species are gradually getting used to feeding places, thereby attracting a striped predator.
In November, fishing for perch can also take place in shallow areas of the reservoir, which at the end of autumn become very attractive for fry, because in these places the water is warmer than in the rest of the reservoir. However, it should be borne in mind that with the advent of November and an increase in atmospheric pressure, the perch gradually moves to a depth.
Tackle
With the advent of the first frosts, the water begins to gradually lighten, and the vegetation sinks to the bottom. Experienced anglers say it is best to catch perch in November for spinning. The fishing rod weighing from 2 to 21 grams is the most catchy. This will be enough to catch perch in November to bear fruit. There is no need to use leashes: they will unduly alert the fish and interfere with the graceful play of lures. With fishing line, too, do not be wise. With a monolithic diameter of up to 0.18 millimeters, any perch in November is perfectly fished.
Spinning
The closer the onset of winter, the more numerous the flocks of this predator in the reservoirs. The fish together prepare for departure to the wintering places, therefore, it is believed that perch is best caught in November for spinning.
It should be sought in the depths. On a large river, casting at 5 or 10 meters is considered normal by anglers. In the lakes and on the ponds you can try to immerse tackle from the steepest shore.
November only the bottom should be wired. Since, on the eve of wintering, the behavior of this fish is not constant, it makes sense to experiment with it. Experienced anglers use both fast and slow - step - wiring options.
Lures
On a perch in November, you can use various types of spinners, a spinner, microjig, small wobblers. Some even use popper.
Perch almost never remain indifferent to the "rubber", which has a light shipment. Rather, the vibro-tail or twister is literally dragging along the bottom. In this case, the number of bites will be definitely greater.
Perch in November is very active, and if you remember that its behavior depends on the temperature of the water and the weather, then you can catch it without any tricks. However, it often happens quite the opposite: fishermen have to make slow postings, “strike” and pulling, combined with long stops at the bottom. In general, all in order to catch perch in November was effective. And, of course, the main bait is a heavy jig. Although sometimes the latter needs a replacement - it all depends on the "mood" of production.
Equipment
Catching perch in November involves several types of fishing. The most popular is smooth, held in the middle water column. It is most suitable for catching perch on spinners. Another way is step wiring, which is used at great depths. It is suitable for fishing with a wobbler and twister.
Wiring with stops - a modification of the first two - is used along with a jig. Its essence lies in the pauses of the game for a few seconds.
Giving preference to wobblers, it is better to choose those models that are small in size. This significantly reduces the number of empty bites. You can use not only sinking, but also floating types of wobblers. When choosing the second option, the angler needs to know that the deepening should be done small. Popper is suitable if it became clear that this predatory fish was attracted by the fry, which is kept in shallow water. However, this happens quite rarely, so catching perch in November with a popper is a rarity among anglers.
Spoon
In the last autumn month, the bait spoon is the most universal bait, since it can be carried out in various water layers: both above the grass and near the bottom. The spinner should have a large frontal resistance when the petal deviates by sixty degrees. It must be able to quite easily be kept in a given water horizon, including during slow wiring.
Spoons up to number 3 are more suitable for fishing the smallest areas in a pond, for example, with a depth of one and a half meters or overgrown with aquatic vegetation. Fishermen use larger numbers more often in places where the tackle can be lowered two to three times deeper. In general, the spinner is considered universal, but it is not the first in the list of lures for which perch is caught in November.
Microjig
It is he who enjoys the greatest popularity among fans of "silent hunting." Before every fisherman, the question arises of choosing not only promising places, but also equipment. Having correctly selected the bait and the site, the fisherman is guaranteed to believe that catching perch in November will be successful. However, this is not so simple.
Microjig differs from the usual one only in the size of the bait and in the weight of the head; in all other respects they are the same. You can use the same twisters or vibro-tails for fishing. The weight of the head must be selected depending on the depth of the intended fishing location . Catching perch in November with this equipment is best done at a distance of one and a half to four meters from the surface, so the weight of the heads should be in the range of 2 to 7 grams.
Equipment Method
This factor also depends on fishing conditions. If there is a lot of snag or underwater debris in the reservoir that can interfere with the wiring, it is best to use an unobtrusive installation, which can be done independently with the help of an
offset hook and a “cheburashka” sinker.