It is no secret that for many experienced fishermen, the beginning of spring is considered fish time. This is especially true for underwater predators. And pike fishing in March is generally one of the most exciting and profitable catches from the point of view of an experienced angler. At the very beginning of spring, when the ice has not yet completely melted, this predatory fish immediately goes to search for food and gladly rushes at everything that floats and moves in the water. That is, almost any bait that the angler offers her. It is this early spring time that is considered the time to catch large trophies.
Features of the March national fishing
Catching pike in March provides an opportunity to experience real fishing luck. Catch, so to speak, "the fish of your dreams." Fishing for pike in March gives not only an active nibble, but also the joy of a big catch. By the way, it is not necessary to especially experiment with tackles, such as a winter fishing rod or donkey, with nozzles in order to interest predator fish. Catching pike in March involves the use of ordinary, but high-quality, spinning and artificial baits. The rest is only the desire and luck of the fisherman.
The main thing is to be in time
Spring activation of pike does not last long. Already in April, she leaves to spawn. After spawning, nibble, as a rule, can resume, but already without the previous enthusiasm, the fish no longer rush to almost any proposed bait. So the main task of every fisherman is to make use of the opportunity provided by nature. And it will not be amiss to note that this pike hunt has already become a favorite pastime of many Russian fishermen. And excitement rolls over, and without a catch you will not come home.
Spinning fishing in March
As already mentioned, spinning and artificial bait are all that is needed. But tackle gear is different. And I still want to dwell on this issue in more detail. Since this fish is especially hungry and very active in March, of the lures, wobblers, twisters and vibro-tails of all stripes and manufacturers are recommended for use. The bait should not be very bulky, small in size (by the way, the size of the "river shark" caught in March practically does not depend on it), have a natural coloring. Then, in summer and autumn, you will be cast out: plant new-fangled little things to attract the attention of fish. At the beginning of spring, during the time of zhora, you need to do as natural and simple as possible. With this position, more or less clear. We pass to the spinning itself.
The spinning rod should be stiffer, harder. Since, based on experience, the soft may simply not catch the mouth of the predator, and it will leave (especially if it is a fairly large specimen). Enough to feel the stretch, and a soft tip on the rod. It should be 2.5 to 3 meters in length - the best option. It is not recommended to choose a longer one, since quite often you have to maneuver and throw. The coil is best set inertialess, with a spare-spool, a powerful friction clutch. But the braid line will have to be abandoned, as a hit on the fingers is possible, and in cold weather this can bring unpleasant pain. In general, catching pike in March for spinning is fishing from the category: more catch, less “bother” with the technological sides of the process. Because with the right choice of place and time, the predator will be good at pecking anyway.
What other gear can I use?
Of course, in addition to spinning, you can use some other gear (in the presence of ice that has not yet melted - winter). Widely used for herringbone and gaiter. Spinner needs to be selected according to the time of day. In sunny weather, it is best to use dim bait, a fairly modest color. And in the evening - on the contrary - silver or yellow baubles.
Where to look for prey?
In March, pike fishing always begins with a search for fishing spots. This, especially for an experienced fisherman, is not so difficult. What you need to know about the habits of fish at a given time of the year? Pike spawning is almost always the same. To him, they move along the laid route from year to year. If you learn (usually by experience) this “router”, then catching pike in March is greatly simplified. Otherwise, you have to catch everything in a row, periodically producing countless empty castings. Having found a promising position, you can make almost every cast effective.
Sun and water temperature
Much depends on these two factors to make pike fishing in March as efficient as possible. There is also a dependence on the types of water bodies. First of all, pike spawning begins in ponds with depths of 2-4 meters. Here, water without a special current warms up faster in spring sunshine. Consequently, the preceding zhor also begins earlier. And in large bodies of water and rivers, things are a little different. Here spawning occurs later due to insufficient heating of the water. Weather factors have a strong influence: if it is a warm early March, then the zhor begins much earlier than, for example, in the previous spring. Therefore, you need to be as observant as possible and carefully monitor the weather conditions in relation to previous years, so that pike fishing in March is successful, and so as not to miss the time of the zhora, which is followed by spawning time, and the fish stop nibbling.
Perfect weather
The spring month of March gives not only clear sunny days. But strangely enough, the ideal weather for pike fishing is considered to be cool, cloudy, windy - in short, not quite pleasant for the fisherman himself. But if, after a long bad weather, sunny days are set, then also, perhaps, pike fishing in March will be quite successful. Fishing will lead to a catch, because at such moments the pike follows the fry rising up to bask in water warm from the sun. And gradually moving to places of spawning, predatory fish eats everything in its path, and a large proportion of the diet is precisely the fry.
Pike fishing in March-April
Usually, in late March or early April, pike go to spawn. And during spawning, fishing is prohibited. But after spawning, the predator can be searched in shallow places. There, after spawning, she rests for a while, and only after that leaves for the depths. True, in comparison with the zhor in the beginning - mid-March, the fish will no longer have the same appetite. Good luck to everyone fishing!