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The middle of spring is considered an excellent period for catching a predator, catching pike in April is especially successful. To catch a trophy specimen, you need to know which gear to use and how to assemble them correctly. We will analyze all the subtleties of these processes together to the smallest detail.
Features of behavior
April for many anglers is the favorite period for catching a predator. Hobbies are accompanied by such indicators:
But only these conditions are not enough for an excellent catch, you need to take into account the behavior of a toothy resident, to study the intricacies of collecting gear.
Pike in April on small and large rivers, as well as on reservoirs with stagnant water, usually spawns in April. Before going out with fishing rods, you should first look at the information on the fishing supervision website about possible fishing bans or restrictions in your area. Only after that go in search of a trophy to the chosen place.
April is significant for the toothy inhabitant of the reservoir, during this month she experiences three phases of her life. Each is very important both for the adult and for the eggs that she lays.
| part of the month | phases and their characteristics |
| first half | pre-spawning zhor, forces the predator to be placed at a depth, near shallows |
| middle | spawning, sexually mature individuals completely lose their appetite and none of the baits is able to interest them |
| end | post-spawning zhor, during this period, the predator rushes at almost everything indiscriminately, so the capture is not difficult |
Applied gear
To understand how to accurately catch a pike in the spring in April, you need to find out exactly what gear is used during this period. The correct selection of blanks and equipment will be the key to successful catching a toothy resident.
In April, the water in the water area warmed up unevenly, so the predator can stand in different places. At the beginning of the month, it is necessary to catch significant depths, but at the end of the month they look for more pike on the surface.
Based on these features, tackle is selected, the best during this period will show themselves as a summer bait with live bait and spinning. Next, we will consider in more detail each type of gear.
Summer girders
This type is used all year round, but winter and summer options will be slightly different. Best of all, the pike bites in early April on the vents, when it is still at a sufficient depth. In the distribution network, you can buy ready-made, equipped, or you can make your own the right amount of acceptable quality.
For equipment you will need:
- 10-15 m of fishing line, with a diameter of 0,45 mm;
- leash;
- sinker of a sliding type, weighing 5-10 g;
- hitchhiker;
- sharp tee or double.
All this is collected on a basis, which is used as a variety of options: an empty plastic bottle, a wooden slingshot, a coffee tin.
The vent is installed in a carefully chosen place, while the live bait is first planted. Bait can be:
- cranium;
- roach;
- ersh
Spinning
Fans of more active fishing should better arm themselves with a spinning blank, during this period it is very relevant. Depending on the depths being fished, blanks with different test indicators are used:
- for fishing at significant depths at the beginning of the month, a form of 5-25 g or 10-30 g is suitable;
- pike at the end of April responds better to light baits, therefore, smaller indicators are needed, 2-15 grams or 3-18 grams will be enough.
For rigging the rod, the same components are used, but their characteristics will differ greatly. To collect tackle for a spinning blank at depths, use:
- spinning reel with spool size 2000-2500;
- braided cord up to 0,16 mm in diameter or monofilament up to 0,28 mm thick;
- a leash made of steel or tungsten, fluorocarbon would also be a good option;
- correctly selected bait, quality manufacturer.
As bait, heavy oscillating and rotating spinners, wobblers with a depth slightly less than the depth of the reservoir are used.
For fishing in shallow water, tackle should be lighter, it is collected from:
- reels with a spool in 1000-1500 sizes;
- cord with a cross section of up to 0,12 mm or a monk up to 0,2 mm thick;
- medium length leash made of durable material;
- lures of the appropriate size.
Small-sized turntables, wobblers with a small depth, poppers are used as baits for shallow water.
The formed tackle is thrown and by selecting the wiring they start fishing for promising places.
Choosing a place to fish
When it was worth catching pike in April, they found out, now we need to decide on the place, because the toothy one is not liked everywhere and not always. Anglers with experience roughly know the route of movement, but a beginner should learn:
- at the beginning of the month, the predator will stand between the wintering pit and the shallows, that is, on the path of fish migration, it is here that it is necessary to cast with spinning or set up vents;
- pike immediately after spawning in mid-April will not react to anything, it will not be interested in baits;
- on heated water at the end of the month they catch shoals, the border near the reeds, the space near the snags, coastal pits.
During spawning, you can catch the young, it will be located in the coastal zone on the shallows.
The secrets of successful pike fishing in April
To accurately be with the catch, it is worth knowing and applying some subtleties and secrets. Experienced anglers recommend:
- before winding the cord, be sure to wet it;
- use a fluorocarbon leash in the spring;
- it is better to pre-catch a live bait for a bait with an ordinary float fishing rod in the same reservoir;
- at the beginning of April, use shakers of at least 16 g, and turntables No. 3-5;
- choose a wobbler with acid colors;
- baits will work well, the tee of which is additionally equipped with a fly or lurex;
- fishing is carried out from the shore; during spawning, floating craft on the water are prohibited;
- You can also look for pike near spawning grounds; she often goes there to protect caviar from roach and perch.
Otherwise, the angler should rely on intuition and not be afraid to experiment. In order for pike fishing to be effective at the end of April, it is necessary to stock up on baits and catch promising places with high quality.
There are several ways to catch pike in April, but spinning will work best. Properly selected baits will definitely bring the desired trophy, the main thing is to believe in yourself and not lose hope.