The subtleties of catching pike in the grass

In summer, the bottom of many reservoirs is covered with vegetation, and it is here that most predators ambush. It is difficult to lure them out of an ambush, but the fishermen have found a way, catching pike in the grass not only works, but also brings a good result.

Time to catch pike in the grass

They do not catch a predator in the grass all the time; in the spring, there is very little vegetation on the reservoirs. During this period, fishing is carried out with gear and lures familiar to this season. From the end of May to the beginning of June, vegetation begins to actively develop, and by the middle of the first summer month, the reservoir can be completely covered.

Catching a pike in such thickets is not easy, spinning beginners can simply give up on such a pond, but more experienced ones will still try their luck. Trophy specimens are rare, but a pike up to two kilos can easily be on the hook. To do this, you need to be able to choose the components of the gear correctly, as well as decide on the baits. In the grass, a predator is caught on a spinning rod all summer, the grass can completely fall only in the fall.

Choosing the right tackle

Any spinning rod, even from the most famous brand, will not work for surface baits, here you need to be able to balance the perfect tackle. The best features for this would be:

The fishing line for this type of fishing is not suitable, it will not give the opportunity to pull out the bait with hooks.

Baits

Pike fishing in the grass is carried out with surface types of baits that would not cling to the grass. Their variety in specialized stores is simply amazing, it is very easy to get confused choosing. We offer a description of the most effective baits that have proven themselves in the best way.

Croatian egg

This type of surface fishing method can be attributed to novelties, it became known only a few years ago. Until now, the bait is made by hand, so only a few options reach us at a decent price.

The Croatian egg was made for the first time by Branimir Kalinic, an ethnic Croatian who still lives and works there. Initially, it was aimed at catching bass, but other inhabitants of the reservoirs respond well to it. The original is made from balsa and a minimum of protective coatings is used, therefore, from the blows of a pike, a Croatian egg quickly bites through and begins to draw water.

The egg has excellent cross-country characteristics in the thickets of any reservoir, but will only work in warm water. Therefore, it can be used in the summer on peat bogs, upper reaches of reservoirs, and small ponds.

Silicone bait

In the grass, pike are caught on unloaded silicone for spinning, for such places it is worth equipping vibrotails and twisters in a special way.

There is nothing complicated in the equipment, for this you need:

• silicone bait;
• offset hook of the required size;
• homemade string leash.

The hook is inserted into the silicone so that its sting is hidden in the back, the bend will allow this to be done. Next, the eye of the hook is inserted into the twist loop and fixed. It remains only to make a cast and do the wiring correctly.

Spinners and turntables

Spinners are also used in vegetation, but the design of its hook will differ from other baits:

• the oscillating bait is distinguished by a hook soldered into the body and the presence of a small antennae, which covers the sting;
• for a turntable, a tee with antennae is used as a snap, which will help the hook to pass through the vegetation without obstacles.

Many people specially take such hooks with them in order to, if necessary, convert existing spinners to specific fishing conditions.

Spinnerbaits

This bait does not look like anything from the predator’s diet at all, but the work of the available petal (or several petals) attracts the attention of any predator sitting in ambush.

The lure consists of:

1. Rocker arm, which can be said to be the basis.
2. Hook with weight and fringe, which is hidden behind the yoke.
3. One or more petals that rotate at the top of the bait on a yoke.

Many craftsmen make it on their own, just bend a piece of wire in a special way and fix the rest of the components on it.

The jig version is most often used as a hook.

poppers

This surface bait is used in those waters where the vegetation does not rise above the water. When posting, poppers make a specific sound, they gurgle, which attracts a predator. You can use poppers from early spring along the shallows until mid-autumn, they will only show themselves from the best side.

Other types of baits are also used, but they have proved to be less effective, therefore silicone frogs equipped with doubles, walkers, crawlers are used by our fishermen extremely rarely.

Fishing technique and wiring options

Not everyone knows how to catch pike in the grass with surface baits, here the approach should be subtle, and the hand should be firm. The wiring should be such that even the most cautious pike is interested in the bait, but is not afraid of it.

You can do just that in several ways:

• uniform lure is used for pike fishing with spinnerbait, Croatian egg, silicone baits;
• jerky will need to be used for poppers, the only way you can see this bait at work;
• Oscillators and turntables lead either in waves or evenly.

You should not get hung up on only one wiring method, you need to experiment, try to combine different types of wiring, make more pauses, or vice versa, be more active. This is the only way to attract the attention of a predator and make him attack the bait.

Common mistakes when fishing on grass

Many people still cannot master pike fishing in the grass, there may be several reasons for this, the most common are:

• Incorrectly selected spinning blank, soft will complicate the process of catching fish, and in case of hooks it will contribute to the loss of the bait.
• Weak base. It is necessary to install a braided cord, of which you are completely sure.
• Application of accessories. Clockwork rings, swivels, fasteners have small bends, which will slow down the wiring of the bait, as well as cling to themselves and pull a large amount of vegetation. To avoid this, you need to remove these connections from the tackle as much as possible, and use the twisted string on the leash.
• Choice of lures. Here you need to approach wisely, tees and bare hooks can and will help to detect a predator right away, but the wiring will be knocked down immediately.

But everything comes with experience, as soon as the angler independently tests this or that bait. He will immediately see all its advantages and disadvantages, perhaps he will refine something, or maybe he will simply change it for a better option for grass.

Catching pike in the grass is quite an interesting activity, you just have to get used to the wiring and baits, then the fisherman will never be left empty-handed.