Catching pike on wobblers on lakes and rivers, at different depths

Catching pike on a wobbler – fishing in spring, summer and autumn – how to choose the right wobblers and serve toothy.
Pike is a formidable predator that lives in virtually all rivers of our vast Motherland. It is this fish that is the most frequent object of catching many spinning anglers and this article will be devoted to catching pike on a wobbler.

A little about the habits of pike

Fish is deeply appreciated by many anglers and simple lovers of delicious dishes who love to eat well, because pike meat is very valuable, and the caviar of this fish has long begun to replace expensive counterparts – red and black, with its usefulness and cheapness. Pike is a fish that is caught at any time of the year. The striped predator is
caught both on ice on baubles and spinners in a plumb line, and on open water for spinning.
Moreover, catching predators in open water is much more interesting and varied than winter pike fishing. This fish spawns from late March to May. There are times when a pike may linger in spawning, finishing it as early as the beginning of summer. After spawning, pike are less active. Summer for pike lovers is a stagnant time, during which it is problematic to catch a good specimen of this fish. However, some spinners can still catch pike with due skill in the summer. It is also worth noting that the pike is a toothy predator. She not only immediately swallows the bait, but before that she can grab it, pressing it with her mouth.

In particular, pike prefer minnows and sheds when fishing at half water and in holes, as well as poppers when fishing in the surface layer of water. Deep sheds and rolls are preferred when fishing for pike near the bottom, minnows – when fishing in the middle layers of water and poppers when fishing for toothy in the upper layer. https://tytkleva.net/lovlya-xishhnoj-ryby/spinning/primanki/shhuka-na-voblery-osenyu.htm

When is it appropriate to use wobblers when fishing for pike

When fishing for pike, wobblers can be used in a variety of conditions. But in some situations, their use gives the best results compared to other baits:

1. In the presence of tall grass vegetation in the pre-surface layers of the reservoir and fishing in the surface water layer , a popper or a suspender/slow sinking minnow is the best choice. Since pike on oxbow lakes and shallow lakes likes to hunt near the surface of the reservoir in summer, where there is a high probability of hooking on nettles, water lilies and other vegetation, surface baits are most suitable.
2. When catching pike in pits or dumps in the summer, in the fall, a quickly sinking crank wobbler or wobbler driver is perfect. Since fishing in the pits involves wiring at a depth, the wobbler must be in the bottom layer of water, which is feasible by choosing the right wobbler model.

These and many other reasons can push the angler to use this bait like a wobbler. After all, its use is not only effective, but also appropriate in many situations where other baits are not effective.

What wobblers are used when catching pike – general principles of choice

be/vOwv21rzpaI These types of wobblers are readily taken by the striped predator throughout the open water season. The most attractive and valid colors throughout the year are green and silver with reddish stripes or dots. The ideal option would be to choose a medium-sized wobbler, since there is not always confidence in the size of the pike living in the pond. It is a wobbler from 7 to 12 cm that can be suitable both for catching a small pike up to 1.5 kg, and for a larger 5-7 kg beauty, because even in small individuals of this type of fish, the mouth is wide enough to absorb larger baits.

Pike fishing on lakes

The lake pike usually differs from the river pike in its growth rate and less active character. If the river pike grows more slowly and often looks for food, then the lake pike gains weight quickly and, due to the abundance of food, does not take the bait so actively. The water is usually clear in lakes, so you should not use too bright baits. A silver popper will show itself perfectly when fishing near the surface, or a greenish minnow, which will be accompanied by jerky animation, but without excessively abrupt movements. https://tytkleva.net/lovlya-xishhnoj-ryby/spinning/strategiya-i-taktika/lovlya-shhuki-v-oktyabre.htm

Features of choosing a wobbler for pike in the summer

Choosing a catchy pike wobbler in the summer is a great art, since this time of the year is less catchy and the pike reacts poorly to any bait. It is recommended to choose bright (but in moderation) coloring of wobblers. Excellent show themselves orange and bright green colors. It is also worth keeping an eye on the size. In the summer, you should not put large wobblers, as the pike is not so hungry to attack large prey.

Features of choosing a wobbler for pike in the spring

Choosing a wobbler for pike in spring is much easier and more interesting than in summer. You can experiment with colors: from silver to red and purple. Wobblers can be set large, because the pike actively feeds after the winter and will take even large prey, barely exceeding its own size. It is recommended to try fishing with size 130 greenish minnows – this is a classic that shows itself in difficult conditions of muddy spring water.

Autumn pike wobblers

Autumn is a time of zhora for many species of predators. It is recommended to take wobblers not very bright, since the water is already transparent in autumn. An excellent choice would be naturals, at great depths purple and blue colors with red components. At this time, the pike feeds before the cold, so you can also set the size larger. Silver and golden sheds show themselves well, as well as blue minnows of size 120-140. https://tytkleva.net/lovlya-xishhnoj-ryby/spinning/primanki/lovlya-osenyu-na-vobler.htm

We collect tackle

So, it’s time to assemble a universal tackle that can prove worthy at any time of the year when catching pike on medium and large wobblers.

2. It is recommended to choose a fast action spinning rod in order to feel bites as best as possible. A fast and biting blank is especially important when fishing with twitching minnows. We take the standard version with a length of 2.1-2.4 meters for a boat and up to 3 meters for coastal fishing.
3. We take the coil without inertia, 2500-3000 according to Shimano. Proven meat grinders from Shimano, Daiva, Spro are an excellent option, the convenience and reliability of which is recognized by both professionals and beginners.

   

4. We use a cord with a diameter of 0.12-0.16 mm. The color is desirable to match the color of the water at the fishing spot. Most often it is green and dark blue.

Leash – twisted string, soft tungsten or flure with a diameter of 0.5-0.6 mm.
We collect tackle
according to the following recommendations .
Catching pike on wobblers from the shore – searching, wiring and feeding the bait: https://youtu.be/c4DBkYrqxRc

Pike fishing tips

Recommendations:

1. Always pay attention to the weather. If the day is sunny, then preference should be given to bright baits, but if it is cloudy, then plain, silvery.
2. You always need to have a landing net with you, because when playing a pike, it accumulates strength in order to make the last jerks near the shore.
3. You always need to pay attention to places near the reeds or alleged dumps in depth. This is where pike often hunt.
4. Pike usually before dawn and half an hour before sunset. This is the most relevant time for fishing in the summer. In autumn and spring, you can get to zhor at any time of the day.
5. It is better to install a thin and strong leash in front of the bait. This is a must when catching pike, which has very sharp teeth that can instantly damage the line and even the braid.

By the way, you can also catch pike on wobblers in winter, below is a video on the topic. Catching pike on wobblers in winter: https://youtu.be/NH1kOLaKkx8 Fishing for toothy will be successful if you choose the right pike wobblers, find parking lots and apply the right tactics and wiring.

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