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In open water, catching pike on circles often brings trophy specimens of a predator, this is facilitated by the capture of a significant area and the attractiveness of the bait used. The only drawback is the mandatory presence of a watercraft, without a boat it will be problematic to arrange tackle in promising places.
What are mugs
A circle for pike is used at different times of the year in open water, freezing will not allow the use of this tackle. But what is it? For beginners in fishing, the principle of operation is not exactly familiar, as is the appearance.
Fishing mugs are used only for catching pike, even a teenager can equip them. This tackle consists of several parts, which are most often made independently, each for himself. An active live bait is used as a bait; a predator is unlikely to react to an artificial bait or a dead fish.
The main components for circles will help to study the table:
| constituents | what are they made of |
| disc-base | cut out of foam or wood |
| mast | wooden or plastic stick with a thin bottom |
| ball head mast | usually a wooden ball of medium diameter |
The base, that is, the circle itself, has a diameter of 130-150 mm, the upper side is painted with red or orange paint, the bottom is left white. The mast can not be painted at all, but the head should also have a bright, eye-catching color.
The principle of operation of gear
Fishing circles work simply, the main thing is to install them in a promising place and bait an active bait bait. The principle of operation is as follows:
- the collected tackle is installed in the place chosen for fishing;
- from the shore they are closely watching the tackle, as soon as the circle turns over with the unpainted side up, you should immediately drive up there by boat;
- You should not detect immediately, you need to wait a couple more minutes.
Then the trophy caught on the hook is gradually pulled out. But these are only external indicators, everything happens much more interesting under water. Pike pays attention to the live bait, impaled on the hook, swims up and grabs it. Then she tries to turn the fish around, so sometimes she can just spit out the bait, and then grab it again. It is precisely in order for the pike to be exactly on the hook that it is necessary to wait a few minutes while she turns the bait.
In order for the predator to accurately pay attention to the bait, only active live bait with minimal damage is used to equip the pike circle.
Places and times of installation by season
The circle for pike is applied throughout the entire period until the reservoir is ice-bound. However, for a successful outcome of the case, it is worth knowing and applying some subtleties, especially they differ in cold and warm water.
Spring
The best time for catching pike with this method is the end of the spawning ban on fishing. As soon as the pike moves away from spawning, you can immediately set mugs on the pond, the predator will throw itself at such a bait with pleasure.
During this period of time, it is necessary to install gear near the snarled places, near coastal vegetation in shallow water. It is here that in the spring a small fish feeds, which is the main diet of the pike. The spring post-spawning zhor lasts an average of about two weeks, after which the temperature of the air and water increases, which forces the ichthy inhabitants to move in search of coolness to deeper places. You can get a pike on this tackle at the very end of spring at the pits and rifts.
In spring, fishing for circles will be successful throughout the day, pike will actively feed all day.
Summer
High temperatures do not have a very good effect on fish in water bodies; they try to hide from such weather conditions in pits, snags, reeds and reeds. It is by such sights that promising places are determined during this period. Tackle is collected stronger, as the pike has already eaten some fat and resumed strength after spawning. Excellent results can be achieved if you install circles between water lilies, but then the possibility of hooking increases several times.
Autumn
A decrease in air temperature will allow the water in the reservoirs to cool, the inhabitants of the fish were just waiting for this, now they are actively eating fat, eating almost everything in their path.
At the very beginning of autumn, the pike will have an average activity, but it often emerges from the snag and deep holes. It is necessary to follow the mugs especially in the morning and evening hours. Mid-autumn with an air temperature index of up to 18-20 degrees activates the predator, correctly mounted mugs are put up all over the reservoir, they choose places near the edges, dumps, snags and reeds. Pike will be caught throughout the day, she already feels the winter and will eat fat.
In autumn, before you go fishing, you should ask about the phase of the moon, this celestial body will have a tangible effect on the well-being of the toothy predator and its habits. It is worth studying the indicators of atmospheric pressure.
For autumn circles, a larger live bait is chosen, the pike will more readily attack larger prey, but it may not be tempted by a trifle at all.
In winter, you won’t be able to use mugs, for fishing a reservoir by freezing, they use a similar tackle, it’s called a vent.
Equipment rules
Equipping circles for pike fishing is not complicated, the main thing is to initially study the necessary components and their characteristics. In addition, all materials used must be of good quality and in sufficient quantity, this will help you stay with the installation in case of an emergency.
To assemble a circle for pike fishing, you will need the following materials:
| component | Features |
| basis | fishing line, with a diameter of 0,25 mm to 0,45 mm. The quantity is not less than 15 m, but the color is chosen for each body of water individually. |
| leash | It is imperative to use this component, tungsten and fluorocarbon will be good options, steel will also fit. |
| sinker | It is selected depending on the time of year and fished depths. For the lake, 4-8 g will be enough, but the river will require 10-20 g. |
| hook | For setting live bait and high-quality serifs, it is best to use tees, but doubles with single hooks for equipment are often used. |
| retaining rings | Necessary for collecting gear, it is easier to adjust the depth with their help. Rubber would be ideal. |
| fittings | Additionally, swivels and fasteners are used for equipment. Choosing them to look at the specified discontinuity, it should be slightly smaller than that of the base. |
The circle itself can be bought at the store, or you can make it yourself.
The weight of the cargo varies depending on the areas being fished and the time of the year, at least 4 g of the bait is used on the shallows, but only 15-20 g can keep the live bait in a deep hole in the fall.
Technique and tactics of fishing
Having collected tackle for pike fishing, it must be installed in a properly selected place. To do this, you need a boat, without it, arranging the circles is quite problematic. The fishing technique consists of the following steps:
- the first step is to assemble the equipment and get the live bait, for this an ordinary float is used;
- then on a tee, double or single hook, the most active live bait fish with minimal damage are planted;
- fully equipped circles are placed on the territory of the reservoir, keeping a distance of 8-10 m;
- having set the circles, the angler can go ashore, in parallel, you can cast a feeder or spinning rod, or just wait for a bite on the shore;
- it’s not worth rushing to a circle that has just turned over, it’s better to wait a minute or two, and then calmly swim up and more reliably detect the trophy.
This is followed by the process of fighting and transporting the predator to the shore.
To always be with the catch, you need to know a few subtleties that will definitely help:
- it is better to use live bait from the same reservoir where the arrangement of circles is planned;
- perfect for live bait carp, roach, small perch;
- it is better to put on a tee;
- It is better to expose in the evening, and check in the morning.
There should always be a supply of live bait, because a fish with a hook can easily get hurt and die.
Pike fishing on circles is possible at any time of the year, open water remains the main condition. This method of fishing can be both primary and secondary, and bring very good results.