Catching asp on spinning – lures and fishing techniques

Catching an asp on a spinning rod is not as easy as it seems. Asp is a very cautious fish, with good eyesight. Suspecting that something is wrong, he will ignore the bait, even if you throw it very accurately. He will simply bypass it and go to drive a trifle. Despite this, some fishermen catch asp and very successfully.

What does the asp peck at?

Since this is a predator, it can be caught on any lure of suitable size. Among the baits that can catch asp, it can be noted:

Pilkers

Basically, such baits resemble a piece of metal that shines brightly in the water column and attracts a predator with its game. The best models are the Renegelle Iron Minnow and the famous Kastmaster.

Wobblers

Among the wobblers that can provoke an asp to attack, one can note the so-called cranks, which are distinguished by an active game. All baits are about 8 grams. Despite the small weight and size, it is possible to catch a large predator on it. For this purpose, you can use:

• Ever Greon Wildhunch SR 10г.
• Imakatsu Crank IK-180 13г.
• Lucky Croft LC 2,5 DRS 16г.

Spinners

The asp may give preference to spinners of the 1st or 3rd number, if the latter are of high quality and do not go out of tune in the water. As a rule, these are branded spinners, but not cheap copies.

Devons

A lure of the original design, which was originally designed for salmon fishing, but with success began to be used for asp fishing. According to asp hunters, he prefers small and medium-sized Devons.

With a bombard on the asp

The bombard is considered the most effective bait when catching asp. It was used to catch trout or salmon in mountain rivers, but then they began to use it as bait while fishing for asp.

To make a bombard, you need a spinning rod about 3 meters long, equipped with a good reel with good fishing line. The best thing for this is a reliable and durable braided fishing line, with which you can cast the bait far and accurately.

The basis of the bait is a plastic tube with a hole through which the main fishing line is pulled. This floating tackle is similar to a float, but differs in that it can be thrown very far. The tackle must be buoyant enough to hold the bait even in strong currents. To attract asp, the “float” is equipped with small baits – impellers that do not spin the tackle like spinners. It is also impossible to use other baits, for example, wobblers, since they cannot be thrown far.

How to make a bombard correctly, you can find out by watching the right video:

Asp bite is strong and resembles a sharp blow. As a rule, at the time of the bite, the asp jumps out of the water.

On the asp with a snag

After trying all the available baits, including unique ones, you can try to use a snag, since he does not want to take real baits.

To do this, you need to take a fishing line 0,3 mm thick, a 15-centimeter leash and a lure. The leashes are tied to the main fishing line, which will serve in the future for mounting the blende. Then hooks No. 12 or No. 14 with a long shank are taken and wrapped in foil, after which the foil is fixed on the hook with thread or thin wire. As a result, small shiny objects are obtained, resembling moving fry in the water. Ready-made “baubles” are tied to leashes, and an oscillating lure is mounted at the end of the main line, which will subsequently play the role of a predator chasing fry. In most cases, the asp rushes to intercept the prey and attacks the snag.

For catching asp, you can use the Kosmaster lure, which has a number of advantages. This lure in its design does not have anything superfluous, which would not hurt to cast it over a long distance. It can be successfully used in the installation of such gear.

We fish for pike with boats

The presence of a fisherman boat makes fishing more versatile and complete. They catch a predator while the boat is moving – trolling. Using such a more modern technique, when the fisherman does not spend much effort, you can catch any predator, including asp. Focusing on the capture of asp, you should equip the spinning rod with a strong fishing line and have catchy wobblers in your arsenal.

Many spinners in our time can boast of having an echo sounder, which facilitates the process of fishing, namely, it helps the fisherman to find the places where the fish are staying.

Wobblers from Rapala have proven themselves well when fishing for asp. Such instances are:

• Down Deep Fat Rap;
• Risto Rap;
• Deep Tail Dancer.

These are high-quality baits with a modern game in appearance reminiscent of fish fry, which feed on asp. They are mounted at the end of the fishing line with a 15-20 cm leash. Having found the parking of the asp with the help of an echo sounder, you can cast and at a slow speed carry out a wobbler in the water column. Having determined the bite, it is advisable to make a cut so that the asp does not leave. According to the spinners, the fish is strong and resists to the last strength, so you should be very careful and, if necessary, loosen the friction.

Asp on bottom fishing rod

Bottom fishing rod is a universal tackle that allows you to catch any fish, including predatory ones. Asp, the fish is cautious and the tackle should be equipped with the thinnest possible line that can withstand the blows of the asp. At the end of the fishing line, a leash with several hooks is tied. As a rule, the length of the leash lies within 1 meter. At the end of the fishing line, a heavy sinker should be fixed, which could hold the tackle in one place in a strong current. For rigging the leash, you can use #8 hooks with a long forearm.

Live bait is used as bait – a small live fish. To do this, you can use fish such as bleak, small roach, perch, etc. In order for the live bait to remain mobile for a long time, it is put on the hook very carefully and in certain places. The most common place is the area of ​​​​the upper fin or behind the lip. The presence of not one, but several live bait, quickly attracts a predator, and he begins to attack them. You should react to bites very quickly so that the asp does not come off.

Asp on spinning bait

Asp can be actively caught with spinning lures: vibrotails, twisters, worms, etc. When fishing for asp, it is important to find parking lots, which are also places for asp hunting. Silicone baits are the only baits that imitate the movements of the inhabitants of the aquatic world more realistically, and therefore you are more likely to catch asp with a silicone bait than with any other.

Tips for beginner spinners

Asp is a strong fish that lives in rivers and prefers fast currents, flooded spits and rifts. He hunts in the upper layers of reservoirs, leaving very often on the shallows, where he chases fry. You can find his place of residence by the characteristic blows heard on the surface of the water.

Having found an asp, you can start catching it by casting a spinning rod with bait. As experience shows, the asp will not take the bait if he sees a fisherman on the shore: his eyesight is excellent. Many spinners disguise themselves in the bushes, which is not very convenient. In addition, hooks are possible that negatively affect all fishing. The most productive fishing for asp is fishing for live bait. The advantage of this fishing technique is that you can throw the “donka” and go away from the shore so as not to alert the asp. When he does not see anything suspicious, he can take the bait without problems, and the bell will give a signal indicating a bite.

Very often, asp is caught using an accurate long-range cast. It is produced in the place where the asp is currently hunting. This technique requires great skill and patience, when a spinner can be in ambush for more than one hour, studying the route of the asp. In this case, you should catch the moment of attack, when he literally jumps out of the water. At this moment, he can grab the bait, mistaking it for a fry. When going fishing, do not forget about the current fishing bans that apply in the spring, the spawning period for all types of fish, including asp. It should not be forgotten that many methods have been developed to catch fish that can cause damage to the fish industry. When going fishing, you should not think about how to catch more fish, but about how to enjoy fishing and organize a wonderful holiday. It is advisable to use only legal means for fishing that can not catch all the fish in a row, especially small ones.

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