Ice fishing for many is a unique opportunity to at least briefly break away from the bustle of the city in order not only to enjoy the clean air and the beauties of nature, but also to bring home torn from a frozen reservoir water. The availability and fascination of this pastime attracts a huge number of lovers of ice fishing. Many return home with a rich catch, in which the main place is occupied by large perch. In winter, this fish is the most common prey.
Catching
Perch in February, in the wilderness, is easy to detect. This fish painfully suffers
oxygen starvation, however, it continues to lead an active life, even despite some discomfort. The February perch is quite resistant: it continues to eat, constantly changing parking places.
Like many other fish, this predator does not tolerate winter. Few know that the last winter month is the most difficult for him. That is why catching perch in February is the most problematic. At the same time, even despite the poor living conditions, the need for food does not disappear, and therefore there is a chance of successful fishing. In February, the behavior of perch in a specific reservoir is influenced by factors such as oxygen saturation and the presence of fry in it. The locations of the flocks also depend on these two circumstances.
In February, fishing for perch is especially effective in those bodies of water in which oxygen gets from underwater springs, flowing streams, etc. In full-flowing rivers and lakes, this fish pecks best on the estuarine zones.
Catchy places
The most successful fishing for perch in February takes place in places located closer to the channels and without vegetation at the bottom, with the exception of, of course, single snags and shrubs, which are in every pond.
The presence of food, as is known, also has a noticeable effect on the activity of the bite. From this point of view, a large river in which there is a strong current is better suited for fishing. In large reservoirs, as well as on large lakes, fishing for perch in February is also catchy, although to a much lesser extent, and in small reservoirs devoid of water circulation, it is almost impossible to catch this fish.
Tackle
On a perch in winter, as a rule, three types of fishing rods are used: for sheer spinning, as well as a jig fishing rod with a gatehouse or a float. The last option when snaking from ice is the most common in our country.
Sometimes, among fans of fishing for this predator, you can also meet those who prefer miniature reelless fishing rods. In this case, tackle for perch in winter, not least depends on the type of reservoir.
The length of the fishing rod is selected so that when cutting, the elastic whip creates some cushioning. This helps protect the gear from clipping. In this case, a thin and flexible whip, having a length of ten to fifteen centimeters, works well.
Nod and fishing line
Choosing them, you need to proceed from the fact that fishing takes place in winter, in the most elusive month - in February. Therefore, preference should be given to the extent of rigid, cone-shaped options about ten centimeters long. An ideal would be a nod made of lavsan or a polycarbonate plate with a metal plate and complemented by a stiffener. This option will be less responsive to the wind from the side. In general, the speed of the game of mormyshka depends on the stiffness and shape of the nod.
The fishing line is primarily required by thickness. Fishing for perch in February involves the use of fishing line with a diameter of 0.08-0.15 mm. The thinner it is, the more bites the fisherman can count on. For winter fishing, it is enough to have a ten-meter supply on a reel or on a reel.
Glistening
Fishing rods for this type of fishing can be very different, but they must be with a reel. The whip should also be chosen long so that it is more convenient to play the lure. Fishing for perch in February involves fishing line with a diameter ranging from 0.15 to 0.2 millimeters, preferably two colors: brown for large specimens and green for smaller ones. It is better to use a nod of 70-130 mm made of a polymer plate to ensure a smooth play.
You can take a variety of tackle for perch in winter - a bait or balancer. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of this reservoir. In one, bright ones work well, and in the other - dark baubles. With the right choice and the right game, even the most passive predator will not resist the temptation to swallow the nozzle.
Technics
In February, catching perch in the balance is better with a fishing rod with a forked tip. At the same time, the fishing line is easily wound on a fork. The fisherman needs to slowly, smoothly twitch the fishing rod, so that the movements of the spinner are like a small trembling. Fishing should be continued, calmly lowering the line until the nozzle touches the bottom and raises a cloudy cloud. Only then can it be lifted up. Large winter perch, as a rule, does not immediately bite. Therefore, sitting at the same hole, the fisherman can wait a lot of time. After catching the first prey, the nozzle must again be lowered to the previous depth. If a large fish breaks, then you can not hope for a further bite: it will stop immediately.
On mormyshka
This method of fishing in winter is quite common. When fishing with bait on the mormyshka, you need to lower the nozzle to the bottom, pausing at a distance of several centimeters with wiggle. Raising the bait from the ground by about fifty centimeters, it must be lowered again. Mormyshka with a bloodworm should move along the bottom, while making minor rises. In this case, all movements of the angler should be very smooth.
Each ice fishing lover adheres to his individual tactics, which he acquires with certain skills and experience. With well-thought-out tactics, combined with a good choice of place, catching perch in February will be quite productive. When narrowing in this way, the fishing line needs to be set thinner, and the nozzles should be chosen in smaller shapes. The best mormyshka for perch is a “larva”, “drop” or “pellet”, and the nod should be very sensitive.
Bait and bait
For perch in winter, the use of bait can be effective. The predator will be intrigued if the hook of the mormyshka is implanted with such nozzles as maggot or bloodworm, as well as fresh pieces of pork or dung worms. Equally important is
bait for perch in winter. It is more advisable to use the same bloodworm or worms. This fish, like any other, is always in search of food. Therefore, to attract it there is a full sense of using bait. Unlike those mixtures that are used for peaceful species, for catching perch almost always you need to choose only a composition of animal origin. More often than others, the main component of bait for perch is bloodworm - both small and large. You can attract fish interspersed with pieces of bait fish and chopped worms. Perch, as a rule, reacts to such lure immediately.