Lure fishing for pike

Lure fishing for pike is an exciting and challenging business. This predatory fish can not only become a great trophy, but also easily bite the bait and break loose. However, the spotted beauty has its own secrets of catching.

Lures for pike and their varieties

Lures for pike are distinguished by their versatility and special structure. Experienced anglers when fishing on spinning use two types of lures: oscillating and rotating.

Oscillating (oscillators)

Spinners for pike are curved metal plates with hooks. For fishing, plates of medium or large sizes are usually used. For successful fishing, the color of the spinners is imitated as multi-colored fish scales or small fish, sometimes with the addition of bright “fins” or flies.

Advantages of “oscillators”:

1. Efficiency (not inferior to expensive wobblers).
2. Versatility (can be used in any pond for different fish).
3. Long-range casting of gear (up to 70 m).

In the water, the spoons sway steadily from side to side, and hypnotize the pike: it takes the lure for a small fish, and is caught on a hook.

Rotating (turntables)

“Spinners” for pike

Spinners are called turntables due to the rod, around which, under the influence of water, a metal petal spins.

Under the petal is a load (core) and a triple hook. Such a bait bears little resemblance to bait, however, it attracts pike due to the sound waves that it creates by rotation.

In muddy water it is good to use bright turntables, in transparent water – dark ones.

Not engaging

Non-hooks come in a variety of colors and types. A distinctive feature of the bait is a hook (single or double), the tip of which is protected from hooking by a magnet or a metal antennae / antennae. Its sting opens only at the moment of attack.

Non-hooks are used for pike fishing in reservoirs with an abundance of algae, organic debris (branches, snags) or stones.

When can you catch pike on a lure

You can catch pike on a lure all year round. A predator with variable activity hunts in all months, and even during spawning.

Autumn is considered the best time for fishing. Before the first ice appears, predatory fish are actively gaining weight, and it is easier to catch it in the morning or evening dawn. The depth of autumn fishing is 1-2 meters. The peak of fishing occurs before freezing, when the so-called “zhor” appears in the predator.

In winter, the activity of fish is reduced. It becomes more difficult to catch them, especially before the first snow.

In the spring, pikes begin to eat again. After opening the reservoirs, it is very easy to catch large specimens. A promising place for successful fishing is a site with clear water and algae, where many fry are hiding.

With the onset of the summer heat, preference shifts to deep fishing. In shaded places and in pits, where it is cooler, the predator spends a lot of time and hunts until the first rays of the sun, i.e. approximately 4:00 to 8:00 am. It is worth catching it on spinning during this period of time.

How to catch pike on a lure

Depending on the time of year, day, water temperature and other factors, it is correct to catch a spotted predator on different lures, applicable to fishing conditions. Consider the main types of postings for oscillating and spinners.

Wiring a spinner for pike

The wiring of the oscillating baubles is carried out in 3 options:

1. Equal wiring.
2. Wavy wiring.
3. The fall.

With uniform guidance, the spinner may fluctuate slightly. Such a game is applicable only in open water, with a flat bottom topography. Wavy, or uneven, wiring requires the skill of an angler. She’s more efficient. Falling is good to carry out with large models of oscillators, at great depths, where the predator will certainly notice a bright bait. You can supplement the fall with wavy vibrations.

spinner wiring

This wiring is ideal for large depths or the surface of the reservoir. In the first case, you need to lure a few seconds after lowering to the bottom. In the second – almost immediately. You can lead in waves, zigzags, steps or evenly. The main thing is not to stop playing the petal on the bait. For successful fishing, it is better to use an elongated petal and a weighted core.

Since guiding a spinning bait is more difficult than a oscillating one, here are some tips that will come in handy:

1. The depth of quarries where bait is used should not exceed 3-4 meters.
2. Be sure to use good quality swivels, as when the spinner is jammed, the line often twists.
3. The use of special pike leashes for hunting medium and large pike.
4. When a predator accompanies a turntable to the shore, and there is no attack, fast or slow wiring is preferable, or on the verge of a game.
5. For ponds with dense vegetation, especially during the hot months, turntables with large petals at an angle of 60 degrees are useful. This will serve as a good chipper, and will not let the tackle catch on the algae.

It is also worth considering that turntables are ineffective in late autumn and early spring.

How to remove a pike from a lure

The mouth of a pike is a real trap that can easily collapse and swallow “prey”, in this case, a lure.

You can remove the pike from the spinner in the following ways:

• gently stick your hand into the mouth, and quickly get the bait. At the same time, it is better to keep the mouth open so that the “trap” does not slam shut on the hand;
• use a fishing clip (surgical scissors) or pliers if the lure sits deep.

The safest way to get the bait out of a pike’s mouth is with a yawner (a large pin with a clip to hold the fish’s mouth in place).

What bait is better to catch pike

For each season it is better to catch pike on a different lure. This is due to the peculiarities of the season: temperature, water level and other factors.

In the spring

After a winter hunger strike, the predator rushes to any available prey. An ideal bait for catching a predator in the spring is small spoons of soft colors, similar in color to fry.

Lettom

In summer, a variety of turntables and oscillators show a good result. For large pike, which prefers depth, you will need large baubles (8-12 cm). To catch small specimens, small turntables and non-hooks are used.

The color of the bait is selected depending on the weather and the transparency of the water.

In the autumn

Autumn predator can be caught on any bait. Suitable for fishing: large turntables with increased drag and elongated petals and medium or small spoons.

in winter

For the middle of winter, they take small weighted oscillators. At the beginning and end of the winter season, large baits of all kinds are used.

Video: fishing for pike on a lure

Lure color, type, fishing depth are secondary nuances in pike fishing. It all depends on the skill of the angler. The higher it is, the more chances to catch a real trophy. Well, as you gain experience, you will also have your most catchy lures for pike, which will work great and bring more than one trophy specimen.