Catching pike for a jig in the fall is perhaps the most long-awaited for many, since it is in this season that the largest specimens of this predator come across. Some fishermen replenish their collection with trophies weighing up to ten or more kilograms, therefore, this kind of "silent hunting" is very thorough.
Preparation
Training should begin with the choice of gear. For pike fishing in autumn, a spinning rod with a quick action is most suitable. This is due to the fact that most of the bites of this predator occur at a sufficient distance from the coast, so the fisherman needs to carry out powerful hooks so that the jerks along the line are transmitted to the fish. And the wrong choice of rod - slow or medium build - dooms in advance to failure.
Catching pike on a jig in the fall requires a spinning length of at least two and a half meters and the use of braided fishing line, which ensures maximum sensitivity of the bait and zero stretch during posting, which has a good effect on bite performance.
Technics
This type of "silent hunt" primarily depends on the wiring. After the jig bait (which is a hook with a sinker with a shifted center of gravity) is lowered to the bottom, the fisherman makes several rotational movements with the reel, and then abruptly stops the movement so that the predator becomes interested and goes to the bite.
In the fall, pike fishing for jig is carried out mainly on such silicone baits as twisters or vibro-tails. At the same time, many anglers prefer the former, since they have a more pronounced fall game. And this is a key factor in this type of fishing. The bait is usually equipped with an ordinary hook, since there are no continuous bites during this period.
It is known that pike fishing for jig in the fall will be more successful if you use the so-called articulated mounting of the sinker. In this case, the hook is threaded through the body of the fish. The sinker is strengthened separately by means of a winding ring. Thus, it moves independently, separately from the hook and bait, the size of which should be more than seven centimeters.
The technique for catching pike on a jig is the correct wiring. Look for this inhabitant of reservoirs in the fall should be in the pits, where there is completely no current. It is necessary to catch the selected zone from the entrance to the troughs at the bottom, making in this place immediately up to dozens of castings, and from different angles. This will make it possible to catch all the bumps. Experienced anglers know that at the entrances and exits from the pits sometimes are the largest specimens. Having caught the edges, you can begin to catch the pit itself. And if there is a pike, it will certainly make itself felt with a confident and clearly noticeable bite. The main thing after this is to make a cut in time, slowly while playing. It is known that it is at this moment that the gatherings take place.
And finally ...
In general, pike fishing for jig in the fall is significantly different from spring or summer fishing. Indeed, at this time, certain changes begin in nature. Life seems to be slowing down, but the pike, which needs to “fatten” fat in the winter, rushes at any moving object. And the jig, being a universal bait, works perfectly both in deep water and in shallows. Moreover, it is simply indispensable for fishing in difficult conditions - on a rocky bottom, among snags and algae.
Since eating pike falls in the morning or evening, then fishing in these hours will be the most catchy. However, seasoned pike know that during the zhor, this predator can be hunted all day. This fish is a worthy opponent, so fishing line with a fishing rod and other gear should be strong enough. In this case, the skill of the fisherman plays a significant role. After all, if he gets a large booty on the hook, he needs to collect all his endurance and act very calmly.