With the onset of sunny days, nature wakes up. The behavior of many species of fish is changing. Therefore, catching perch in spring has, of course, its secrets and nuances, which we will try to talk about in this article. Some people think that perch fishing in springtime becomes more difficult than in winter. The difference between atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation affects fish nibble, while in cold weather, due to the formation of ice, such factors have practically no effect on nibble.
Gear selection
But still catching perch in the spring is no less exciting than in the winter. Such fishing is still dearly loved by fishermen of all stripes. Of the most common and popular species - catching perch in the spring on a spinning rod. How to choose it and equip it correctly?
Spinning in the spring
He must be selected one-handed. The optimum length of the rod is no more than two and a half meters. Moderately tough. The fishing line used for fishing is 0.16-0.22 mm in diameter. Particular care should be taken in choosing lures. In the early spring, perch usually preys on a small fish, which does not reach a length of five centimeters. Therefore, following the logic, baubles should be selected from 2.5 to 5 cm. If the baubles are too large, the fish will not hunt for it. The color of the bait should be universal, that is, suitable for bad and good weather. It is advisable to choose brass and nickel. Catching perch in the spring, namely in May, after spawning, requires larger baits and brighter colors (since the predator preys on fairly large fish, reaching 10 cm in length or more). For example, you can take bright yellow, and the tee can be hidden with a scarlet woolen thread . A medium sized wobbler and jig are also good. Spinning should be carried out using traditional methods and methods of casting and wiring described in many fishing instructions.
Jig perch in spring
A special place in the arsenal of the spinning fisherman is occupied by devices called jigs. With such fishing, rather large humpbacks, and not only sailors who have not reached impressive weight, can fall on the hook. You can fish from the shore and from the water, and the best time for jig fishing is spring. Lures are carried out in many ways. The most productive in the springtime is stepwise. The jig movement vertically attracts a flock of perches and makes you attack when the bait falls. For jig fishing, the rod is used small, 2-2.5 meters, with a particularly sensitive tip that can transmit any touch of bait. The cargo head in closed reservoirs cannot exceed 20 grams. And in open waters - up to 50. Fishing line - braid (breaking strength of more than 2 kilograms). Leashes made of metal, as a rule, are not used. Of the jig baits themselves, the most popular are: twisters, vibro-tails, worms (3-5 cm in size, the worse the nibble - the smaller the size of the fish made of silicone). The colors work well yellow, green, brown.
Fishing spot
In the spring, perch fishing begins with choosing the right fishing spot. And here you can look for it in different ways, depending on the signs of the presence of fish. The matter is complicated by the fact that perch is found in almost all reservoirs - large and small. But there are still some general principles for choosing a fishing spot. In early spring, the fish keeps near the bottom, as the water is not warmed up. But a small and medium perch can swim to the surface and in shallow waters. Especially such fishing (on the shallows) can be effective in May. And in the early spring, explore the coastal backwaters, where there is enough space to hide. In March, it’s good to catch large trees by the bridges that fell into the water. If the pond is artificial and has no outlet, then you can try to catch perch in places of the bottom of the reservoir: bays, whirlpools, snags. In April, it is recommended to look at places where deciduous trees hang over the surface of the water. And at the end of May - to the places where the seagulls swirl (on fairly large reservoirs). There, the perch drives the fry and attracts birds.
The dependence of the bite on natural conditions
Fishing in March, when the ice has not completely melted, is significantly different from almost summer May fishing. Fishing is done with the help of holes and winter types of gear. When the ice melts, catching pike and perch in the spring can largely depend on the weather. What affects the condition of the fish and its nibble? First of all, atmospheric pressure. And also wind, precipitation, fog, level change of water bodies. Like many types of fish, perch is weather-dependent, and when atmospheric pressure changes, it simply ceases to pay attention to nozzles. He especially does not like changes in water level (April floods, if they are observed). At this time, you can not expect a good bite (as with the north and east wind). Melt water fills the pond, and the water becomes cloudy, which is not like the perch. The same thing happens during prolonged rains. Fog and thunderstorm in May, light drizzle have a beneficial effect on biting. Therefore, catching perch in spring can turn into embarrassment for the most experienced fisherman: there is a great chance to come home without any catch.