Catching pike on spoons: fishing technique, catchy models

Spinners are the oldest type of bait designed for pike. She appeared when the most primitive tackle appeared. Our ancestors skillfully used pieces of metal plates of various shapes, although, most likely, these plates looked like fish or imitated the movements of a fish in the water column. Despite the fact that in our time, the number of different types of lures simply dazzles, every spinning player always has spoons in his arsenal. Often, pike are more willing to bite on a oscillating lure than on various twisters and vibrotails, even if they are made of edible silicone.

The main characteristics of pike oscillators

Naturally, the pike does not bite on the entire arsenal of jigsaws that retail outlets suggest. You can buy a very beautiful lure, but be left without fish, and some grandfather, armed with an old, at first glance, not attractive for a pike, drags a predator “once or twice”.

Therefore, each artificial bait must meet certain criteria. This is also true for oscillating baubles. For example:

1. The catchy lure has a sweeping, rolling game, and narrow running baubles are more suitable for catching asp or zander. Despite this, it is often necessary to put narrow spinners, as the fish are unpredictable and bite what they want.
2. A pike will definitely be interested in a large oscillating lure, at least 10 cm long. To catch a trophy predator, you will have to arm yourself with a piece of iron, 12 to 15 cm long, or even more. And again, everything is purely arbitrary, since quite often the pike is caught on small baubles.
3. Features of the reservoir also play an important role in catching pike. Catching a toothy predator in still water and on the river has its own characteristics, so it is very important to choose the right lure.

The positive outcome of fishing also depends on what shapes and sizes of oscillating lures are used when fishing at depth, in the water column or closer to the surface. In addition, you need to know the seasonal preferences of pike. In connection with such factors, 3 main types of pike oscillators should be distinguished.

• Classic spinners, which are characterized as massive. They are suitable for catching deep holes where trophy pike can hide. To play this type of bait, you need a quick winding of the fishing line.
• Spoon lures of the planning type are most suitable for catching a toothy predator. They are lighter, so quick winding is not required. Such a bait is carried out slowly, making pauses. Even during pauses, the bait performs a believable game, provoking the pike to attack.
• On many models, artificial stimuli are placed, in the form of small, moving parts. When they play, they also make noises, to which the pike immediately reacts. Such details increase the chances of catching a predator, especially in extreme fishing conditions.

It is important to know! The use of light oscillators requires a certain skill from the spinner. If you carry out fast wiring, then such a bait begins to rotate around its axis, which not only does not attract fish, but even scares them away.

Scope of oscillating baubles

The spinner is a versatile bait that can be effective both in little-visited water bodies and in conditions of high pressure. This type of spinner can be used for pike fishing from spring to late autumn. At the same time, each season requires a certain type of bait and type of wiring. The most important thing is to find a promising place in order to know for sure that there are definitely pike in this place. In any case, the presence of pike can be determined by the characteristic splashes on the surface of the water when the pike is hunting. So:

• One of the promising places is the area where algae ends and clean water begins. In this case, it is better to lead the bait along the algae and as close to them as possible. Under such conditions, excellent results can be expected from models of the planning type or from models with noise effects. Aquatic vegetation serves not only as a reliable refuge for pike, but also as a place where it can hide and wait for its prey.
• Promising places include areas where small rivers flow into larger ones, where channels, coastal capes and water areas adjacent to the islands are connected. Peaceful fish love to feed in such places, and where there is peaceful fish, there is a predator.
• If the fisherman has a boat and an echo sounder, then this greatly simplifies the task of finding a toothy predator. As soon as differences in depths and water obstacles appear on the site of the reservoir, where the entrances and exits from the pits are known, when the old channel of the reservoir is determined, then you can safely count on the capture of trophy pike.
• A pike can hide on the border of the forward and reverse currents, waiting for its prey. Such places are best caught from two sides.

Depending on the season, it is necessary to choose the right types of spinners. For example:

• In spring, pike can still be in deep holes, so it is better to give preference to heavier models.
• As the water warms up, when the little thing goes to shallow water to warm up, the pike follows it. In shallow waters, it is better to use lighter oscillators.
• In summer, pike can hide in thickets of reeds or reeds. In such cases, it is better to use spinners with additional noise elements or non-hooks.
• With the advent of autumn, the pike returns to the depths again, following small fish, although sometimes, depending on the weather, it can also be found on the shallows, where fish fry are basking.

Technique for catching pike on spoons

Many spinners begin to hone their skills by hunting for pike with the help of oscillating lures. This is due to the ease of use of this type of spinner. In addition, they fly far, compared to other types of baits, with excellent flight characteristics. Despite the apparent simplicity, there are some subtleties in the use of oscillating baubles. For example:

• The outcome of fishing largely depends on the accuracy of the casts. Casting accuracy also affects such an indicator as the loss of lures, when, as a result of an error, the lure clings to vegetation. Often such a lure is no longer available. If you cast the bait as close as possible to the place where it is supposed to be hiding, then this increases the chances of catching it.
• The wiring of any oscillating lure should begin with a simple trick: when the lure reaches the bottom, it is necessary to sharply raise the rod to a small height. This is reminiscent of the movement of a fish, which suddenly decided to rise to the upper layers.
• Experienced spinningists recommend holding the spoon as slowly as possible, touching the bottom of the reservoir with the bait, as a result of which a cloud of turbidity rises. Often the pike reacts to the bait when it is pulled from the shallows to a depth or thrown up with a sharp upward movement. Worldly-wise fishermen compare the spinning of the spinner in the water column with some kind of dance, which should have a bewitching effect on the pike, only then will it decide to attack.
• Slow wiring does not always affect the pike, especially if it is also uniform. Such wiring is effective in conditions when the pike is actively feeding. If the pike behaves passively, then it is better to diversify the wiring. It is enough to pause, every 3-4 turns with the coil handle. In addition, it is possible to somewhat animate the spinning of the spinner by jerking the tip of the rod.
• If the predator on slow wiring does not attack the bait, then the speed of the wiring should be increased. In any case, you will have to experiment.
• It is better to start fishing for a promising area from a depth, and then you can gradually move to the upper layers. If on one of the horizons the pike began to attack the bait, then this horizon must be fished more carefully.
• The use of an offset hook will increase the chances of catching a toothy predator, since such a hook allows you to lower the bait to the bottom without fear of catching on obstacles. At the same time, it is worth baiting a twister or vibrotail on the offset.
• You should not leave a promising place by making no more than 3 casts. This mistake is made by many novice spinners.

It is important to remember! About 5 casts should be made at one point. If after the first two casts she did not react to the bait, then already on the 4th or 5th she will not stand it and will rush to the attack, catching up with the bait floating past her.

The most catchy pike oscillators

Not always the use of oscillating baubles leads to a positive outcome of fishing. Often this leads beginner spinningists to distrust this type of bait. It should be remembered that there are many cheap fakes of unknown origin on the market for such products. Therefore, you should choose among models of well-known companies and manufacturers. This will help the spinner regain confidence in relation to the oscillating baubles. Both domestic and imported samples have a certain catchability. For example:

1. The oscillating lure “Atom” has been known since ancient times. Its catchability is ensured by a smooth and measured movement in the water column, but not by any external design.
2. There is also such a lure as “Shtorling”. It can be used for pike fishing from spring to autumn. The only negative is that it is undesirable to use it in a fast current, since it begins to rotate around its axis.
3. The Mepps company is known to almost all spinningists, since many use its products. The “Syclops” oscillator is in great demand. This spinner is distinguished by the presence of a double bend and the versatility of its body, as well as a complex profile. As a result, its wiring is characterized by many positive factors, such as a unique light and dynamic play. It is better to use it in the fall, when the pike begins to eat.
4. German anglers use the No. 1 lure, called “Effzett”, which is produced by DAM. It resembles a Storling oscillator and is considered to be just as catchy. The advantage of the spinner is that it works ideally in still water, due to its low-frequency play.
5. The Finnish company “Rapala” produces one of the best models of the non-hook “Minnow Spoon”. The bait easily passes through the thickets of grass and almost at the very bottom, where there are many underwater surprises.

Catching pike on a spinning rod is a very exciting activity that requires the angler not only to be skilled in lure wiring, but also to have physical data. This is due to the specifics of spinning fishing. The fact is that in search of a toothy predator, anglers have to travel considerable distances, moving along the shore of a reservoir. At the same time, the spinner performs a large number of casts. Therefore, we can safely say that almost all parts of the body are loaded, and spinning pike fishing is hard work, although many spinningists consider it rest, and active.