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Pike perch is a fish of commercial value. Contains many useful trace elements. It is considered one of the largest spiny fish. There are known cases of capture of a predator weighing about 10 kg. It is distinguished by caution and frequent changes in behavior, which mainly depend on the time of year and weather conditions. In this article, we will analyze when the zander pecks, what affects it, the methods and tactics of catching.
How weather conditions affect pike perch bite in winter and summer
It is known that the predator is not very fond of heavy wind. Therefore, it is not promising to go fishing in a storm. Pike perch in such weather lies on the bottom and remains there until the weather recovers. Heavy rains and hail also negatively affect the quality of fishing.
But there is an interesting feature. When clear sunny weather is replaced by cloudy, the fanged one begins to be active.
Weather conditions affect the level of immersion of fish. With strong waves, the predator necessarily goes to the bottom. This is also explained by the fact that the fry (food base) are nailed to the bottom by a stream of water. Here they are waiting for the toothy one.
In calm weather without sultry heat, pike perch can stay closer to the upper surface. Approximately one meter from the surface. Or go to shallow water (up to 2 m deep). If the sun shines through the water to the bottom, then there is no point in hoping for prey.
Interesting observation! When the wind direction changes counterclockwise, the bite worsens.
In winter, it is difficult to understand the influence of weather on the behavior of a predator. It can be equally well caught both in clear frosty weather and in heavy snowfall.
It is noteworthy that the wind affects the biting of zander even in winter. This is due to the fact that wind changes directly depend on the level of atmospheric pressure. Favorable is the south and southeast wind.
The temperature regime significantly affects the habits of fish in the open water season. In winter, behavior also changes, but slightly less. The biting of the fanged one is positively affected by a warm winter day, and especially after severe frosts.
Pike perch is a rather unpredictable predator. It can actively manifest itself both in sunny and cloudy weather. The best option for successful fishing is a cloudy warm day after severe frosts.
Forecasting pike perch by atmospheric pressure
No matter how many fishermen argue, a change in atmospheric pressure greatly affects the predator and not only pike perch, but also pike, perch and others. This raises the question, how to determine when it is better to peck pike perch? The ideal option for him is to raise the pressure. It helps to increase the availability of oxygen, thereby causing the activity of the fish. Fishing at such times can bring good results.
In the opposite situation, oxygen starvation begins and the fish behaves sluggishly, passively and prefers not to leave its favorite place (pits, depressions, rifts). But there is still a chance to catch fish. True small. In this case, bottom gear with bright-colored baits comes to the rescue.
Thus, the success of fishing can be predicted based on the weather forecast. Information about impending cyclones (decrease in pressure) or anticyclones (increase) will give an approximate understanding of whether it is worth going fishing.
When can you catch pike perch based on a cyclone?
- If you are caught at the moment of fishing at the beginning of the cyclone, then expect a worsening of the bite, or its complete absence;
- At the end of it, bites can increase by 2-3 times;
- In the anticyclone, the bite should be the most excellent;
- Fishing between two cyclones will be completely useless. A so-called baric saddle is formed (a special position of air fields). True, this phenomenon is quite rare.
In general, going for prey, you should definitely look at the weather forecast.
Favorite places of parking of a predator
The basis of successful fishing is the right choice of location. When determining the location of the fanged, fishing will give good results.
Favorite dwellings are:
- Eyebrows. This is the boundary between the inclined and horizontal planes. Eyebrows are upper and lower. Pike perch chooses such places because of the accumulation of a large amount of food supply.
- Pits. Pike perch is a bottom-dwelling fish and such sinking of the ground attracts it the most. Usually it is found at depths of 5-15 m, ambushing prey or simply resting. If snags and stumps are found in such depressions, then with a high probability one can assume the presence of pike perch in this place.
- Reverse flow. Such a natural phenomenon contributes to the formation of depressions and other uneven terrain. As described above, fanged is very fond of such places.
- Shallow water. Despite the fact that the fish is considered a benthic inhabitant, the probability of meeting it in small areas is high. Usually a predator goes aground in the summer at night for fry. Medium individuals can also go out in the daytime.
- Bay. In such areas, the fry that the predator feeds on are brought by the current. Sudak successfully uses this moment.
Pike perch calendar
With it, you can understand the best time for catching zander.
Consider the activity of fish by month:
- January. Time with average biting. The predator is in a more or less active phase. Moves throughout the body of water. It is better caught by a sheer luster.
- February. The catch rate is average. The fishing method remains the same. If there is a thaw this month, then the efficiency increases.
- March. At the beginning of spring, pike perch becomes even more active. Accordingly, the quality of fishing is improving.
- April. The first half of the month will be the most catchy, but in the second, the spawning period begins. Restrictions come into play, and the predator itself becomes more passive.
- May. The bite indicator remains at a low level. In a number of regions, the fish continues to breed.
- June. If you are wondering when pike perch eat, this is the first month of summer. Activity resumes. You can catch fish even in shallow water. After spawning, pike perch starts active feeding.
- July. The indicators are slightly reduced, but the fanged one can be caught. The best tackle is spinning.
- August. At the beginning of the month, the fish behave passively, but closer to autumn, fishing is a pleasure. You can use both spinning and mugs.
- September. High bite rates. Fishing is carried out mainly from the bottom.
- October. One of the best months when it is better to catch zander. In anticipation of cold weather, the predator begins to eat.
- November. The bite is getting worse. Associated with the onset of cold weather. Fishing is carried out on bottom gear.
- December. A very bad month for fishing. The fish becomes passive and conserves energy. To fish out at least some predator, you have to try.
In addition, the phase of the moon affects the bite:
- Well, the predator attacks on the new moon and full moon. Caught on different baits;
- In other phases, the pike-perch lies on the bottom and remains passive.
Now you roughly understand what time pike pecks, and when you should stay at home.
Tactics and methods of fishing
Tactics are search and expectant. In the first case, a constant study of possible promising points is implied. It is used in large little-known water areas.
There are two ways to hunt the fanged one: from a boat and from the shore. Based on this, the methods may differ. With the use of a watercraft, trolling and jig show themselves most effectively. Also, anglers quite successfully use other gear (spinning, donk and more). Fishing from a boat allows you to catch vast areas and enter hard-to-reach places.
When shore fishing, bottom gear is the best option. Here, too, there are advantages. Gear can be left for the night or even a day. It is convenient to use several donks at the same time, which cannot be said about fishing from a boat.
Effective tackle and bait
The most popular and showing good results gear are:
- Spinning. Good choice for open water fishing. Gives you not only to enjoy the amount of catch, but also to enjoy fishing;
- Zherlitsy. These include postavushi and hooks. The latter are considered more catchy;
- Bottom gear. Pike perch is a fan of “lying down” at a depth and therefore donkeys are the only thing a predator should be afraid of, and especially in warm weather;
- Float rod. The traditional version of the fisherman. The main thing is to use a powerful rod;
- In plumb. One of the best options for zander fishing from a boat. The advantage lies in the ability to attract fish at different horizons.
Conclusion
Having studied the above, an understanding appears when zander is caught, how to catch it and with what. At first glance it may seem that fishing is a simple process that depends on practice. In fact, theory plays an important role. Having studied the main points today, tomorrow you can confidently go on a successful fishing trip.