Pike habits in October, where to look for it and what to catch

Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the
autumn pike fishing . In October, the chances of catching a trophy specimen of a toothed predator increase. The predator becomes active and catching him during this period is capable of delivering true pleasure. For a trip to the pond to be effective, you should familiarize yourself with the habits of pike in October and the peculiarities of catching a predator.
Pike fishing with minnow is a popular method of fishing in autumn [/ caption]

Pike habits in October, where to look for it

In the first weeks of October, the predator actively searches for prey, stocking up on fat before winter. During sudden changes in temperature, the fish pauses in their hunt for fry. By the end of October, the predator becomes more cautious, preferring to hunt from an ambush. To catch a pike in October, a fisherman will need to make an effort to understand the reservoir and the habits of the toothed striped fish, because the fish can stand both at a depth of 2-3 m and in pits, the depth of which exceeds 10 m. layers of the water area. The main places where pike are located in the October cold water:

• coastal edges (whirlpools / return flows);
• deep edges;
• river bed;
• pits and ditches.

Having found out on the pond encrusted areas and places with sunken trees, it is imperative to stay there longer. If the purpose of fishing is to catch small pikes, it is worth fishing the coastal zone, where the water is still well warmed up.

Advice! In October, it is better to catch pike from a watercraft, on which you can go to the middle of the reservoir and to simply inaccessible places for fishing from the shore.

Fishing for a predator in autumn from a boat is more promising – it gives access to deeper places for fishing [/ caption] The activity of biting fish depends on the stability of atmospheric pressure.
Pike parking places in October and November [/ caption]

When pike bites in October – time of day, weather

Active biting of pike in the first weeks of October is observed during the day from 11 to 13:30. Experienced fishermen advise to go to the reservoir on cloudy days, when the wind gusts are weak. Drizzling rain will not be a hindrance, so you can put on a raincoat and boldly go in search of a predator. The bait should be carried out not near the very bottom surface, but in the middle layers of the water.
From October 20 until the very freeze-up, the predator begins a period of zhora, when the fish actively goes to almost any bait, regardless of weather conditions.
Pike fishing on the river in autumn will be successful on a warm autumn day with a light drizzle [/ caption]

What else affects pike biting in October

Going to a body of water, you should pay attention to the wind speed. In the case of a strong gusty wind from the east / north, the bite will be weak, and in case of complete calm, the predator behaves fearfully. Therefore, it is worth going to the reservoir on days when the wind speed reaches 3-5 m / s. The pike’s bite is also significantly influenced by atmospheric pressure. In the case of its increase, less active biting will be observed than with a decrease.

Fishing for pike in October: what tackle, lures and baits are used

In the middle of autumn, fishermen use a
variety of tackle , bait and bait to catch predatory fish. It is quite difficult for a beginner who is only mastering the wisdom of fishing to figure out how to assemble the tackle, which attachment to use and which fishing technique to give preference to. The information below will help you find out how the autumn October pike fishing takes place.
Pike and spoiler – lethal bunch in October [/ caption]

Fishing for pike in October on a spinning rod

Avid fishermen recommend purchasing spinning rods with a fast action for October fishing. Due to the fact that fishing in the fall is most often carried out with jig lures. If you plan to fish the reservoir from the shore, it is worth using rods with a length of 2.7-3.2 meters. For angling a predator from a floating craft, you can use a shorter spinning rod (2-2.2 meters). The line is used monofilament, with a diameter of 0.25 mm-0.35 mm, or braid, the diameter of which is 0.15-0.2 mm. In case of strong gusty winds, it is advisable to give preference to the braid, which will not sail too much. Coil capacity – 2500 (Shimanov’s classification).

Advice! In order not to lose your favorite bait, you must use a steel leash, or tungsten. It is also recommended to take a landing net with you, which will be needed when playing trophies.

Fishing for pike is effective in autumn [/ caption]

Spinning tackle assembly

By following a step-by-step installation process, fishing beginners can avoid common mistakes.

1. The main line / braid is threaded through the rings.
2. The braid / line is evenly wound onto the reel.
3. The tip of the main line is connected to a leash. Experienced fishermen advise leaving about 10 mm of line loose on the knot.
4. A bait is installed on the free end of the leash.

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Decoys for October

In October, you can safely get large baits. During the zhora, even small squint eagerly chase after prey, which is similar in size to them. In the middle of autumn, the most catchy ones are considered to be
oscillating spoons , the length of which reaches 9-12 cm.Classic lures of the following type have also proven themselves quite well:

• atom;
• spoons;
• cascade.

To catch a predator at great depths, you should use large wobblers. If the water is clear, it is better to refuse brightly colored baits and do not polish the gloss to a mirror finish. No less catchy lures in October are considered to be silicone vibro-tails and twisters, which will not only attract the attention of the fish, but also provoke it to attack. Lures that are produced under the brands Baith Briath, Curly Grub / Fish Arrow, Flash J Shad / Pantoon 21, Awaruna / Sawamura, One up Shad have proven themselves quite well.

Fishing features

It is useless to look for pike in the shallows in October. It is best to
fish for promising points from a boat . First of all, it is necessary to comb out the channel dumps, upper edges, channel snags. Avid fishermen advise using:

• heavy wobblers with a depth of 7-9 m;
• large-sized vibrators;
• turntables (No. 3, 4, 5.6) with loading and replacing silicone.

Pike fishing with front-loaded spinning lures using stepped guidance riverbed edges, using a castmaster or other heavy baits. The wiring must be stepped.

Fishing for pike in October on the donk

It is possible to fish on the donkey both on calm water and on the current. When choosing a promising place, it is worth paying attention to the encircled sections of the river / lake, the drift of the edge to the depth and the zones where dense aquatic vegetation borders on clean water. Places where the bottom surface is uneven are especially attractive for pike fishing.

Tackle installation

Below is a step-by-step process for assembling tackle for fishing pike on a donk.
Step 1 If a plug-in tackle is used, it is assembled from the included elbows. To assemble the telescopic blank, all you need to do is spread all your knees apart.
Spinning knees [/ caption]
Stage 2 On the reel seat you need to loosen the nut and start installing the reel (2500-3500). After that, you can tighten the nut tightly, acting carefully so as not to break the thread.
Reel seat [/ caption]
Stage 3Next, they start winding the braid / fishing line on the spool and securing it with a fishing knot.
Winding the braid on the spool [/ caption]
Stage 4 The braid / line must be passed through the blank rings (start from the one that is closer to the spool). When using the clutch, it is important to take care of setting it up. When the cord / line is pulled, the drag should be locked. When the cord is vented, it is gradually released.

Note! The diameter of the braid for catching aggressive pike in the fall should be 0.15-0.20 mm, and the line should be more than 0.35 mm.

Step 5 A rig is attached to the free end of the main line / line, which consists of a lead, a feeder and a hook. To do this, a branch is attached to the end of the line, the diameter of which is 0.3 mm with a sinker. The recommended length of the segment is 15 cm. For fixation, a loop-to-loop knot is used. Having stepped back from the point of attachment of the weight 10 cm, a leash with a tee is attached to the cord using a carabiner for this.
Donka with a feeder [/ caption]

The choice of bait and bait when fishing for October pike on the bottom tackle

Live / dead small fish are considered to be the most effective bait for bottom tackle. So that the live bait does not get confused, it is worth providing a slight slope of the fishing line in relation to the deep bottom. Fry can be caught in the pond on your own or purchased at the fish store. https://tytkleva.net/lovlya-xishhnoj-ryby/zhivcovye-snasti/kak-pojmat-osenyu-zhivca.htm The fish must be properly hooked to prolong its activity. Typically, the leash is passed through the gills so that it can exit through the mouth. After that, a double hook is fixed at its tip. The leash is pulled back so that the hook sits as tightly as possible in the corner of the fish’s mouth. Also, wobblers / spinnerbaits / spoons / spinning lures can be used as bait – when fishing for a stream ..
How to plant live bait [/ caption] The bait, which will attract the attention of the fry, and therefore the predator, to the place of fishing, can be prepared by yourself. To do this, mix in a deep container: feed bloodworms, maggots, pieces of fish, chopped liver. The ingredients are taken in equal proportions, adding a small amount of dry blood and bread crumbs.

Fishing features

The constant participation of the fisherman in the process of catching pike on the donk is not required. After casting, you can set the bite alarm and switch to another type of fishing. If there is no bite for a long time, you should try fishing in a more active style. To do this, you will need to perform reloads every 15-20 minutes, changing the location. However, in this case, the fisherman will often need to change live bait.

Fishing with live bait tackle

To catch predatory fish in October, you can use various live bait tackles:

• mugs ;
• girders;
• supplies;
• will cross.

It is convenient to catch the mugs from the boat [/ caption]

Mugs

It is advisable to place the circles in a quiet pond / river backwater / small lake. On the course, they are not installed without a boat, since the wind will carry them far from the fished area. To fix the circles in one place, you can install a small anchor, the functions of which will be performed by a stone / lead weight. https://tytkleva.net/lovlya-xishhnoj-ryby/zhivcovye-snasti/lovlya-shhuki-na-kruzhki-osenyu.htm

Note! If there are no water lily leaves near the fished area, the toothy may not take the bait.

Peremet

The bridges are placed in pits or across them after 19 pm and left until the morning. However, if necessary, you can leave them for a day. One end of the tackle is tied to a branch of a tree / bush and gradually unwind it. A load is fixed to the other end, the mass of which is 3 kg, so that the tackle is not carried away from the direction in which it was installed. After that, the fisherman makes a second call on the boat in order to plant the fry.

Zherlitsa and supplies

The slingshot of the girder will need to be tied to a tree that hangs over the pond. The pole is stuck into the bottom surface in such a way that the slingshot hangs above the water, and the fry walk at a depth of 30-35 cm. The supplies are used for catching pike in areas of the reservoir, the depth of which does not exceed 3 m.To make the catch more promising, it is recommended to take care of the installation several supplies, which will be placed at a distance of 15 m from each other. When the predator takes the fish, it will begin to move to the side, which will cause a radical change in the location of the line / line. If the fish is very large, then it will try to drag the rig to the depth. The line will stretch with maximum effort. That is why avid fishermen advise using strong braids.
Float tackle for pike, perch and other predatory fish with live bait [/ caption]

Fishing for pike in October on the rivers

If you want to
catch pike on the river in the fall , you should find the most promising fishing spots. First of all, you need to pay attention to:

• reverse flow inlets;
• backwaters / channels / oxbows with abundant underwater vegetation;
• places of the river with an uneven bottom surface.

More details about fishing on rivers in autumn: https://tytkleva.net/kalendar-rybaka/osennyaya-rybalka-na-reke.htm

For your information! The most catchy lures for a predator are: Norwegians, Cascade, Spoon, Success and Baikal.

Pike fishing in October on lakes and ponds

Experienced fishermen, however, like beginners, find it much easier to fish in closed waters. In rivers, fish migrate and leave above / below the current, but in the lake, the pike does not have such an opportunity. In order for the visit to the lake / pond to bring results, it is recommended

• change the bait every 4-5 casts;
• change the wiring technique in cases where biting has not been observed for a long time;
• strive to fish a specific section of the reservoir, and not run around the entire pond.

https://tytkleva.net/lovlya-xishhnoj-ryby/opisanie-povadki/shhuka-osenyu.htm You can interest the predator in October with the help of wobblers / bait / bait / silicone fish. It is better to plan a trip to the reservoir on a cloudy day.
Where to look for pike in autumn on the lake in September, in October in November [/ caption]

Fishing for pike in October from a boat – search tactics

In the autumn, it is advisable to use silicone vibro-tails to catch a predator.
The bait should be large. If the water in the river is clear, it is better to refuse brightly colored silicone. Also, fishermen actively use wobblers and spoons. Catching a predator in October by trolling is considered the most effective way to fish for pike in the fall. The speed of the trolling boat should not exceed 2 km / h. By adhering to this recommendation, you can quickly fill the cage with fish. Autumn fishing for pike from a watercraft can be combined. After passing along the channel edges by trolling, you can anchor at a promising point and fish with a jig / heavy spoon the curled sections of the reservoir / places of accumulation of stone boulders on the bottom surface. When trolling at depths of 2-4 meters, pike is often caught [/ caption] If you want to fish wide areas of the channel edge, it is advisable to troll predatory fish using gliders, which simultaneously breed several baits on different sides of the boat.
Trolling with gliders [/ caption] When trolling, it is recommended to use one of the following animations:

• uniform (an even and gradual winding of the cord is performed using a reel);
• stepped, combining windings with pauses;
• jerk (each pause must be followed by a jerk with a tackle).

Note! Casting fishing is no less effective in the autumn months, during which the fisherman casts the bait and evenly winds it towards himself.

Fishing for pike in October involves the use of silicone and vibrators [/ caption]

Tips and Secrets

Avid fishermen are happy to share tips and secrets for fishing pike in October
with a spinning rod .

1. Having reached the reservoir, you should begin to study the surface of the river / lake bottom and its depth. To obtain reliable information, you must use an echo sounder.
2. When choosing a lure, it is recommended to take into account the peculiarities of the place in the casting area. Low penetration wobblers will not work when the fisherman is fishing holes and vice versa.
3. If no bites have been observed for a long time, you should experiment with baits. It is also worth trying to change the wiring tactics, instead of trying a steady, slow animation, a fast and aggressive one.
4. For fishing in areas of the river with rich vegetation, it is recommended to use spinners / minnows / cranks.
5. When fishing for fish in tight areas of the reservoir, you should fix the silicone on the offset hook. This will make it possible to reduce the likelihood of snagging.

Rattlin wobblers are good when fishing for pike in late autumn at the end of October – in November only pleasant emotions, but also allows you to quickly fill the cage with fish. In the middle of autumn, even beginners manage to catch a trophy specimen of pike. Changing fishing tactics and boldly experimenting with lures, you can not be left without a catch even on the most unfortunate day.

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