Perch spinning: recommendations for choosing and TOP of the best

Catching perch brings no less positive emotions than catching pike with zander. Especially the thrill, for which, in principle, many anglers go to the reservoirs, can be obtained by biting a trophy specimen on an ultralight spinning rod. Although it is customary to consider the “minke whale” as a weedy fish, with the state of ecology in the water area of ​​​​our reservoirs today, the perch population is sharply declining, in order to catch it, you still need to try to find it, show knowledge, and choose the right tackle.

In our article, we will try to help a novice angler with the selection of gear for a perch, we will tell you how to choose what to look for.

The main characteristics of spinning

Among the huge variety of models presented, it is difficult to navigate them; in the store you rarely come across a manager who will really take the time and give practical advice. Basically, the task of the seller is to hand you a spinning rod at a higher price, pat you on the shoulder and send you home. But among all the variety, you can buy good tackle for a moderate amount. What to look for in the first place when choosing gear? There are a number of parameters that you should look at first of all, these are:

• rod blank design;
• material used in the manufacture of the form;
• quality of through-rings;
• reel seat and handle design;
• length;
• test;
• system.

Almost all spinning rods are usually divided into 3 categories;

• plug;
• one-part;
• telescopic;

Design

The design of plug-in spinning provides for two or three equivalent parts, and single-part ones have a seamless structure. The main advantage of a single-part spinning rod is its reduced weight, increased reliability due to the lack of butt joints, the main disadvantage is the inconvenience of transporting such a model, which leads to the purchase of a tube. It is worth noting that there is also a shortened version of one-part spinning, winter spinning, but this is a topic for an entire article, so we will not dwell on it. Telescopic spinning models, unlike the two previous categories, practically do not require space during transportation, since the blank consists of 5-7 elements, they are often used as a traveling option, but such models do not differ in special design strength.

Material

To ensure the elegance, light weight, sensitivity and information content of spinning, carbon fiber, carbon fiber, fiberglass composite materials are used in its production. Carbon fiber and fiberglass models are considered low-modulus and fragile, but carbon fiber spinning rods have increased modularity and reliability in operation.

But all this information about “high-modulus” provided by manufacturers is a marketing ploy, since during the production of a rod it must have the correct action and behave differently along the entire length, therefore, the material must be combined, both low-modulus and medium-modulus, but each on its place in the design of the rod, from the butt to the tip. Therefore, numbers indicating modularity should not be paid attention to, and it is better to give preference to carbon fiber models.

O-rings and their quality

Perch fishing involves the use of baits with a small weight, as well as constant monitoring of the wiring of the bait, this is achieved by using a braided line and spinning sensitivity. Therefore, high-quality access rings should be installed on the spinning rod for catching perch, allowing to reduce the friction of the line during casting, to evenly distribute the load on the blank. It is also desirable that the rings be anti-tangle and have titanium or Kevlar frames with silicon carbide inserts.

Choice of test, length, building spinning

The primary factor influencing the choice of spinning is the test. The rod test is the range of lure weights with which the rod blank is guaranteed to give you comfortable operation. In the case of perch, as a rule, fairly light baits weighing from 1 to 10 grams are used. The weight range of the lures may vary depending on the depth of the water, the weight and size of the perch. When fishing in shallow areas up to 3 m, it is recommended to purchase a spinning rod with a test of 0,5-5 g or 1,5-7,0 g. There are rods of the so-called “universal” line with a test of 2-10 g or 5-25 g, 7-35g.

If you are sure that you will use the rod at depths of more than 3 m, use large lures for catching trophy perch, you can purchase jig spinning with a test of 5-25 g. , we recommend to purchase a universal rod with a test of 7-35 g.

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In addition to the test, an equally important characteristic for perch spinning is the type of tip, at the moment they are divided into two types:

• solid (solid type);
• tubular tip.

The solid tip is soft and glued, typical for jig models. The tubular tip is hollow and solid, not as soft and sensitive as a solid one, but at the same time allowing you to work with any type of bait, it is used in spinning rods for twitching and lure.

When choosing the length of spinning for perch, we recommend paying attention to rods with a length of 1,8 m -2,7 m. Preference should be given to plug-in two-piece models. Such rods are universal and convenient when fishing from the shore in cramped conditions, but they also do not exclude the use on high water when fishing from the shore and from a boat. When fishing from the shore, you can pay attention to 3-meter rods, such as Shimano Alivio DX SPINNING 300, this model is presented in our rating at the end of the article.

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We figured out the test and length, the turn came to the choice of rod action. Speaking in an accessible language, this is an indicator of how the rod bends when playing and applying effort when hooked in a snag.

There are fast action rods when the first third of the blank is working. Slow action, when half the length of the rod is activated under load. Slow action, when the rod works from the handle to the tip.

For perch fishing, a spinning rod with a fast action and a solid tip is preferable, since such a model allows you to control the bottom, the operation of the bait well and, as a result, perform timely hooking.

TOP 9 spinning rods for perch fishing

Spinning for jig fishing

As we already mentioned in the article, jig rods for perch fishing are operated in conditions at large distances and depths, using volumetric lures, so the rod must have the following three parameters:

• test from 5-35g;
• fast or medium fast action;
• length 1,8-2,7 m.

In the line of the Korean manufacturer Black Hole, we can recommend the model of the Hyper jig spinning rod.

Black Hole Hyper

This series is designed for jigging. Fast action rod, 2,7 m long with a test of 5-25 g, made at a high level using new technologies and materials at a reasonable price.

St. Croix Wild River

Tackle from the American manufacturer St. Croix has a high margin of safety, excellent technical characteristics and reliability. The model is excellent for coastal perch fishing, as the length of the rod is 2,59 m, and the weight is 158 g, test 7-21 g. Fast action rod blank with a tubular tip.

Well, how to ignore the Japanese manufacturer, because it was the Japanese who introduced a clear distinction between the types of rods sharpened directly for each type of fishing, trying to avoid universal models in the lines.

Shimano Game AR-C S606L

A professional rod with a very fast action, 4-21 g test, 198 cm long. Optimally selected parameters, the latest materials and Japanese quality have turned this model into a dream of every angler.

Ultralight

Raising the topic of buying an ultralight spinning rod, you need to understand for what type of fishing it will be required. There are at least three types:

• Trout
• Twitching
• Micro jig

All of them have differences in information content, sensitivity, etc., we have already considered all these factors earlier. Below is a selection of all-rounders of its kind, suitable for all types of fishing.

Maximus Legend-X 18UL 1.8m 1-7g

The rod of the Korean manufacturer is made of high-modulus graphite, which has a high level of technical characteristics at an affordable price. Rod length 180 cm, test 1-7 g, fast action.

Kosadaka Lighting 210 UL

One of the representatives of a series of professional spinning rods for catching perch and other medium-sized predators. It has good dynamic performance allowing for long-range casting of the bait. Plug connections are reinforced with additional winding, which allows for aggressive perch fighting. Rod length 210 cm, test 1-7 g, medium fast rod (Regular Fast) action.

DAIWA SPINMATIC TUFLITE 602 ULFS (SMT602ULFS)

Lightweight spinning rod with a fast action from Daiwa, with a length of 183 cm, it weighs only 102 g, test 1-3,5 g, as well as high-quality reel seat and FUJI guides, a hard blank in tandem with a soft tip guarantees long-range accurate casting of the bait.

Budget doesn’t mean bad

Of course, everyone would like to have a G.Loomis Conquest Spin Jig, but everyone has their own circumstances and budget in which you need to fit in, which spinning to choose for you, the final part of our article will help. Among the budget rods there are worthy specimens, here are some of them:

Shimano Alivio DX SPINNING 300

High sensitivity, medium action, 300 cm long all-rounder capable of sending bait weighing from 30 to 40 g to 7-35 m.

Shimano CATANA EX SPINING 210 UL

Another station wagon from Shimano, unlike its predecessor, has a fast action, a test of 1-7 g, a length of 210 cm, thanks to newer composite materials, the manufacturer managed to create a rod that is suitable for both twitching and lure.

Black Hole Spy SPS-702L

A fast action spinning rod for running fishing in narrow sections of the river at an affordable price, with a dough of 3-12 g and a length of 213 cm. Primarily suitable for jig fishing. The price did not affect the quality of the form, it remained at a decent level.

In conclusion, I would like to note that when choosing tackle, you should not focus only on the price and technical indicators indicated on the rod blank, there are also anthropometric data inherent in every angler. Therefore, it is better to take a spinning rod in your hands and make sure that after many hours of fishing it will not cause discomfort, that the handle is exactly the length you need. Even the highest quality and most expensive rod will not bring you as many emotions as a comfortable one.

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