Features of winter fishing for perch on mormyshka

Hunting for perch in winter with the use of artificial bait, in particular mormyshka, is characterized by incredible adrenaline and the quality of the catch. Given that the striped predator is active throughout the winter period, its capture begins in November and ends in March. The intensity of biting is not affected by weather changes (frost, wind, calm), which makes it possible to hunt perch in any weather.

The main thing is to have a clear idea about the fishing process itself, to correctly assemble the tackle and choose the most catchy baits.

Benefits of a mormyshka when hunting perch in winter:

1. Lure performance, where the active play of the bait not only attracts the attention of a predator, but also provokes an attack.
2. "Sporty" way of fishing, where the angler actively moves around the reservoir in search of prey, using a variety of posting options. Such actions significantly increase the interest in fishing and increase the chances of a good catch.
3. Universal purpose of the bait: unlike spinners and balancers, mormyshka shows its effectiveness throughout the winter season.

Tackle for fishing

Hunting for a striped predator with the help of a mormyshka should be carried out exclusively with delicate and ultra-sensitive tackle. Before fishing, it is recommended to carefully test each component of the equipment at home.

Accessories tackle:

1. Rod. You can buy a suitable fishing tool in any specialized store. The rod is already equipped with a standard small reel. The reel in this version serves only as a place to store spare fishing line. The best version of the rod is the so-called balalaika, which is shaped like a musical instrument. The coil here is already mounted in the tool body. A more simplified version of the tackle can be made with your own hands from thin branches of juniper and polystyrene. Such a product was called the "filly", where the foam handle performs the tasks of the motivator.
2. Nod. Cone-shaped nods with medium hardness work especially well when fishing for mormyshka. The maximum length of the nod should not exceed 10 cm. When choosing a nod, it is recommended to opt for products made of a metal plate, where there is a stiffening rib, or polycarbonate. Products made of capralon and lavas have proven themselves well, having sufficient resistance to side wind, and additional rigidity allows high-frequency play of the lure.
3. Fishing thread. Line for ice jigging should be chosen very carefully: the model must meet all the requirements of winter angling, have high manufacturing standards, the optimal thread thickness is from 0.1 to 0.12 mm. It is a properly selected fishing line that can withstand the powerful resistance of a trophy specimen. Equipping the rod with a thin fishing line, the angler significantly expands the field of activity for the use of various mormyshkas, moreover, it is almost invisible to the eyes of a predator. As an ideal option, use ultra-thin fishing threads. The length of the fishing line depends on the depth in a particular reservoir.
4. Mormyshka.

Mormyshka perch

Among the artificial lures for the striped predator, the mormyshka occupies a leading position. Thanks to the skillful actions of the fisherman, the bait moves perfectly in the water column, causing genuine interest in the prey. For greater efficiency, you can stir up the silt at the bottom, resulting in an attractive cloud of turbidity.

Winter versions of mormyshkas for catching perch can have absolutely any shape, but at the same time their size should remain within 4-5 mm. It is advisable to choose the bait depending on the mood of the fish, the nature of the reservoir, weather conditions.

For perch hunting, the following types of mormyshkas are used:

• with a nozzle (artificial or animal origin);
• without nozzle (hook empty);

Demanded forms of mormyshki:

• a drop;
• rhombus;
• bean;
• pellet;
• ant;
• pear;

Classification of baits according to size:

1. miniature, where the diameter of the product does not exceed 1 - 2 mm, intended for fishing in shallow water in calm water. They work especially well at the end of the winter season, when the activity of biting falls.
2. Medium, where the diameter is 3 - mm, give positive results in frosty weather.
3. Large, they are used both at the beginning of winter and at its end. Scope of large mormyshka: in reservoirs with a strong current and at great depths.

As for the weight, the lightweight model of the lure should be used at a shallow depth (aground) so as not to spoil the game. But weighty mormyshki are placed when fishing at a depth.

Lure color: yellow, red, silver, steel. You can equip the mormyshka with additional bright beads, woolen threads, but without prejudice to the game.

Mormyshka perch should be made of tin, lead or tungsten.

The hook for the bait must be of high quality workmanship with a fairly sharp sting. For a guaranteed catch of prey, you need to mount the hook at a slight angle.

The success of perch fishing in winter is largely determined by the competent selection of fishing thread. Even the slightest deviation in the thickness of the line can scare away a striped predator. If there are no bites for a long time, the fishing line must be replaced with a thinner thread. For such situations, it is desirable to have several rods with different line thicknesses.

Bait and bait

Arriving at the reservoir, you need to choose the right places for drilling holes, observing the recommended distance between them - from 5 to 15 m. Having drilled the first hole, the first thing is to lay a portion of food, and after that you need to proceed to drilling the rest of the places for fishing.

You should know that after catching the first perches, the biting may stop, then the next portion of bait is thrown. While the next flock of fish approaches this hole, fishing is carried out in another prepared place.

Bloodworm as the main ingredient of winter bait for striped predator significantly increases the chances of a good catch. As a rule, it is lowered into the hole in small portions, and one or more bloodworm larvae are planted on the mormyshka. The perch are especially interested in the slowly sinking food, it reacts quickly and begins to rise from the bottom.

Here you need to be prepared for unexpected bites, if the depth in the reservoir is small, the fish attacks the bait directly in the hole.

Fresh blood is rightfully considered the most effective component in perch feeding. Its smell has a powerful effect on the predator, with this method (a rubber glove is filled with the blood of an animal, fish or bird, in which a puncture is made with a needle, forming a cloud of blood turbidity) you can hunt jig of any variety.

Alternatively, you can use live bait in an aquarium (bank). This method will allow you to gather around the jar of curious perches. Of course, it won’t be able to greatly affect the result of fishing, but it’s easy to keep the object of fishing in place.

Hook Lures:

• bloodworm;
• moth larvae;
• pieces of fresh fish, fins;
• red worm;
• pieces of colored electrical tape;
• colored woolen threads;

Mormyshka fishing technique

First of all, you need to decide on the place of fishing.

Depending on the nature of the reservoir and the season, perch can be found in the following places:

• in the windows among the reeds;
• on the bark sections of the reservoir;
• on differences in depths;
• in pits near the coastline;

Important point: in the morning, the predator prefers to live in shallow water, in the afternoon, when the light level is maximum, the fish sinks to the depth, and in the evening it rises again in shallow water. Only abnormal weather conditions, changes in atmospheric pressure, a sharp change in wind direction can change anything in his behavior.

Having decided on the place of fishing, it is necessary to drill 8 - 12 holes, feed them. You need to catch each one periodically, after working out one place, you should move on to the next. For greater efficiency, the developed hole can be powdered with snow, and after a certain time, return and continue fishing.

Most often, 2 - 3 holes covered with snow significantly increase the chances of a good catch.

To attract a striped predator, several options for playing with a mormyshka are used:

1. The bait is lowered to the bottom, tap it several times and begin to raise it to a height of 30–40 cm from the bottom surface with varying intensity, and then lower it back to the bottom.
2. Fast vertical movements mormyshka 10 cm from the bottom surface, with stops in 1 - 3 seconds.
3. Uniform lift to a height of 15 - 20 cm from the bottom surface, where the whip must be placed between the fingers of the left hand in order to limit the height of the oscillation.

Thus, each hole is examined for the presence of fish in a particular place. The main thing is to remember the oscillation cycle of the bait at the moment of the first bite in order to repeat such actions when casting the tackle next time.

Winter fishing secrets

Under-ice hunting for a deep-seated enemy can be effective only if you have correct and verified information, namely:

1. To catch prey at great depths it is advisable to use a large-sized mormyshka.
2. If no bites are observed for a long time, it is necessary to use a catchy mormyshka of a small size.
3. Mormyshka weight must fully correspond to the nod.
4. equip tackle you need an exceptionally even and sharp hook, in which a special hole for the fishing thread is carefully made.
5. Apply tungsten it is necessary for active fishing, and it is better to put tin with passive biting.
6. It is advisable to give the hole time for a kind of rest., so you can increase its catchability.
7. Feed mix should consist mainly of the predator's favorite treats. Regular biting will be provided.

To increase the quantity and quality of biting, you can use the biting activator, which attracts prey from all over the reservoir, and the pheromones (natural biologically active substances) present in its composition will stimulate its appetite.

1. Catching tackle should be light and with a sensitive nod.
2. Lure for winter fishing perch is required.
3. Experiment with the game bait is possible and necessary.
4. For playing For a large predator, it is recommended to use the gaff by picking up the gills.