In waters that do not contain any pike, you do not need to use a wire trace for perch, as their teeth simply won’t be able to bite through your line. However, if the venue you are fishing for perch in also holds pike, you should always use a thin wire trace in order to protect the fish and save your lures.
Do you need a wire trace for perch?
We got bait expert Dr. Paul Garner to show us the best way to rig up a perch fishing lure for when you are next on the bank! Always use a wire trace. Although I do not go looking for pike, the chances are that one will come along at some point, and a trace ensures that I can land it safely.
What do I need for perch fishing?
A 6lb test line and lightweight rod should be all you need. You also only need small hooks, as these are not huge fish. If your hook is too big, the perch will simply nibble around the hook and eat the bait. You can also try using a spinner, which will attract the perch, especially on a sunny day.
What is best line for perch?
LINE CHOICE FOR PERCH
A monofilament reel line of about 6lb is about right for perch. For dropshot and jig fishing you’ll want a thin braided mainline however, which has no stretch, so you can feel every tap on the line and set the hook.
What depth do perch feed at?
The best spots for big yellow perch may be inshore near shallow breaks or in water as deep as 30ft / 9m, but most gather near underwater structures such as rocks, weed beds or channels. Check these structures, and if perch aren’t schooling there, drift with a bottom-bouncing bait rig until one turns up.
What rod should you use for perch?
Perch fishing requires a lightweight rod. Rod strength depends on the size of the lures you will be casting. – “UL” (Ultra-light) rods: for casting small lures between 0.5g and 5g. They are particularly suitable for perch using small lures and soft lures with weighted jig heads between 1g and 5g.
What is the best bait for perch fishing?
Perch fishing with worms tends to produce the best results, but maggots, prawns and lobworms are also amongst the best bait for catching perch. You can also try feeding the perch, spreading some maggots over the area you intend to fish. But don’t go overboard as perch are small and can fill themselves up quickly.
What month is best for perch fishing?
Perch fishing is usually best in the early morning or evening hours during late spring and early summer and late afternoon or evening in late summer. In autumn, both morning and late afternoon-evening provide excellent fishing. In the natural lakes, the best fishing is usually from late summer until late fall.
What is perch favorite food?
Insect larvae, midges, mosquitos, scuds, smaller mayflies, and bloodworms are the primary food source for young yellow perch. And even when fully grown, yellow perch will continue to feed on aquatic insects in many water bodies.
How far off the bottom do you fish for perch?
Traditional jigging tactics require that a lure be fished about 3 to 12 inches above the bottom once the bait’s been jigged and comes to rest. The bottom zone can be worked in several ways. Perch, though, spend a lot more time taking food off the bottom than most anglers realize.
What size hooks for perch fishing?
size 4 to 8
Hooks. Bait hooks ranging from size 4 to 8 are ideal for most of the baits used for perch fishing. Some prefer hooks on the larger side because they are easier to remove and less likely to be swallowed.
How do you catch Lake Erie perch?
The big perch can be tricky to hook especially when they are biting light. Using perch spreaders or perch rigs with live or frozen emerald shiners are the best bait. If you happen to be using frozen minnows because live ones are hard to find, keep them frozen in a small cooler and just bring them out as you use them.
How do you catch yellow perch in the fall?
I choose a slip- bobber rig. I will use a Thill bobber with a plain hook or an ice jig. Because perch are light biters try using the smallest bobber you can, it will help you detect a lot more bites. The preferred bait is in October for me has always been small fat head minnows (crappie minnows).