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Pike is a predatory fish that lives and hunts in hard-to-reach places. The spotted color of the predator makes it invisible. She waits for her prey among stones, snags of sunken trees, thick grass. Wiring a wobbler or a wobbler with an open hook here may end with a break in the fishing line. For fishing in such places, you need special baits – non-hooks. They guarantee a good catch in the most difficult conditions.
Types of hooks for pike and their features
Today, there are several types of non-hooks that allow you to catch the most inaccessible and, as a rule, very promising areas of reservoirs. These are non-catching lures for pike, various jig baits and unloaded silicone with a hidden hook tip, spinnerbaits and gliders.
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- Pond overgrown with grass
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- snarled area
Non-catching baubles
Wire-protected oscillators are simple and affordable. The hook is protected by antennae made of thin wire, the fish grabs the lure, the antennae are compressed and the sting opens.
Combined non-hooking oscillator with twister replanting
Advantages:
- spinners for pike are used with a single, double or triple hook;
- thick algae, snags and other obstacles pass without hooks;
- simple protection, easy to make yourself.
Magnetic protection, only possible on oscillating baubles. A magnet and a single hook are installed on them. After the attack of a predator, the sting digs into its mouth. Benefits of magnetic gear:
- pike fishing is possible in ponds with dense vegetation;
- the hook on the lure is not fixed tightly, so the percentage of bites is high.
Sometimes craftsmen can find interesting do-it-yourself turntables for pike without hooks.
Jig-unhooks
Those who love jig fishing use silicones on the offset: twisters, vibrotails, slugs. The hook is hidden in silicone, so no obstacles are terrible for such tackle. The bite of a predator crushes the soft material, the hook is released. Offsets are sold in stores, so you can make an unhooked jig with your own hands.
The first jig non-hooking baits invented by anglers are foam rubber fish with a double. In them, the hook fits snugly to the bait and does not interfere with movement. The pike grabs the fish, the foam shrinks, and the predator becomes prey.
Unloaded tires
In addition to the classic jig, pike can also be caught on unloaded rubber with a hidden offset hook. For this, all kinds of silicone baits are used, but without shipping the front part, which allows them to be carried along the surface of the grass.
Spinnerbaits
Another type of bait for spinning, which can be attributed to non-hooks. However, spinnerbaits are not so versatile and allow you to successfully fish only in snags. In dense grass, this bait is ineffective.
Glider – bait for fishing on the surface
In summer, the ponds are overgrown with grass. For catching pike on spinning, gliders are used. The bait got its name from the word glisser, translated from French, to glide. This tackle was invented by a fisherman from Russia K.E. Kuzmin and conducted a test in 2000.
Gliders have a three-dimensional shape and light weight, they glide over the surface. The vibrations created attract the fish. They are made of plastic, the hook and load are securely hidden inside. The shape and appearance of the bait imitates frogs and small rodents.
Frog
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- Photo: Frog-non-hooking on a pike
Soft frog bait, similar to the living queen of the swamps. Inside such a bait there is a double and a load, and the stings are tightly adjacent to its silicone body. The lures are made so realistic that it makes no sense to use the old method when pike were caught on live bait. At the time of the bite, the soft material is crushed, and the sharp stings are released and dig into the mouth of the predator. Fishing with the use of frog gliders is very effective in conditions of dense vegetation of reservoirs.
Croatian egg
The main feature of the bait is its ellipsoidal body with the hook pointing upwards. The sting may be protected by antennae or a latch. No matter how the egg is thrown, the hook will always take the same position, being above the surface of the water. The abdomen will slide over algae or grass.
Real baits are made from balsa, a hardwood. Length from 4 to 7 centimeters. Weight is 7-15 grams. Officially called Bumble Lure, they are manufactured by Branimir Kalinic. The name Croatian egg appeared after the fishing competition in Croatia.
Gliders are sold in all sizes and colors and are used in different water bodies. Quite effective bait for pike fishing.
When and where to use non-hooks
Non-hooking baits are used for catching fish on a spinning rod. They work very effectively in the snarled sections of reservoirs. Non-hooks are used in overgrown shallow waters, where there are a lot of small fish, which means that pike will hunt there. For catching predators in froglands, wetlands and shallow quarries, loose baits are the best bait. It will provide an opportunity to catch pike in inaccessible and therefore attractive places.
How to catch pike on unhooks
For a more successful application of the bait, it is necessary to use different wiring techniques when catching pike. Consider the 5 most effective of them.
Effective postings
- The fish swims freely.
The tackle moves at a constant speed, evenly. Such wiring alerts the predator, it seems to him a cautious, healthy and hard-to-reach prey. Uniform wiring well proven for pike fishing
- Fish during feeding.
Difference from the first posting: the fish and the predator are looking for food. Fish in search of food are careless and become easy prey. The predator immediately attacks such prey. Fish feed at different depths and places. Therefore, the bait must repeat its behavior.
Stepwise wiring is used. The bait touches the bottom and raises the mud, provoking the predator. It is more efficient and catchy.
Rapala Weedless Shad flashed
- Weak or sickly fish.
The best prey for pike are sick fish. They move slowly and often stop. Fish tend to quickly go to cover and hide from danger. In this option, wiring is used that imitates the movement of a weak fish. Spinning is turned from side to side, smoothly accelerating and slowing down the movement of gear. Predator willingly rushes to such prey.
- The fish is dying.
The fish moves sluggishly, randomly. It is very easy to eat it. Wiring requires frequent stops with alternating traffic. The pike reacts quickly and attacks swiftly.
- The fish escapes from danger.
Danger awaits any inhabitant of the reservoir. Movement during the flight is unpredictable. Fish hide in a cloud of turbidity at the bottom or jump to the surface. This is often seen in shallow water. Wiring is also done: the bait sinks to the bottom or rises to the very surface.
Good bait and correct wiring increase the efficiency of fishing. If the predator is active, the wiring is done fast, straight and vice versa.
Video: Catching pike on unhooks in the grass
Spinning fishing is at the peak of popularity today. Successful fishing requires good tackle and skill. It is better for novice anglers to study useful material on the desired topic in advance before going fishing, this will increase efficiency when fishing. Trained fishermen will benefit from knowledge and personal experience. And the use of non-hook baits will allow you to catch pike in hard-to-reach places, increasing the chances of getting the desired trophy.