Fishing for pike in autumn

Fishermen are not in vain waiting for autumn to hunt for pike - catching pike in autumn is especially effective, because the toothy predator begins to prepare for the winter, actively feeding and gaining fat. 

To make sure you don't miss the fishing season, read this article. It tells how the September hunt differs from the November and October ones - believe me, these are three big differences! We will tell you about the choice of lures for pike and describe the secrets of fishing with a wobbler , popper and walker . You will also learn where to look for a predator and the intricacies of effective posting. 

Fishing for pike in autumn from the shore

To conveniently catch pike from the shore, you need to choose a spinning rod, the length of which is selected depending on the hunting place. 

• A 2.1 m rod is suitable for a medium or small river. Such a spinning rod is universal, it can also be taken in a boat. 
  
• spinning rod 2.7-3.1 meters long is convenient for long-distance casting on a large river or reservoir

The spinning test is an important indicator. For a beginner, until he learns how to correctly and accurately cast the tackle, it is worth buying a spin with a test of up to 45 grams. When you master the jig technique, buy a spinning rod with a dough up to 15 grams, it is good to use small jig lures with it.

Modern stands for spinning rods facilitate fishing, which can last even a whole day. For this case, a good option are special bells, suspended at the end of the test. Even if you get tired and take a nap, they will wake you up in case of a bite. 

The fishing line must have the following parameters: a diameter of at least 0.18 mm, a length of 50 meters. Many fishermen think that 30 meters will be enough, but they forget one thing: when the spoon clings to the driftwood, it has to be cut. Agree that it will not be interesting to stop fishing after 10 casts, so rewind the line with a margin. 

The best lures for pike

Silicone baits are used in the form of insects, animals and small fish. Due to the variability of the material, there are a great many of them, of different colors and sizes. For a hungry pike, they choose a bait up to 10 centimeters, and given the cunning of the fish, it is worth stocking up on several baits of various colors.

For jig fishing, foam rubber baits are used, which are attached to ordinary hooks, double and even triple. The best wobbler for pike - baits with offset hooks - with them it is easy to fish for places with snags and an abundance of aquatic vegetation. 

• for a hungry pike, choose the color of the bait, closer to the color of the forage fish (remember the preferences of the predator - perch, roach, crucian carp, gudgeon) 
  
• for the most active pike, they take bright baits that are noticeable from a long distance. The red with white elements is often the most catchy. 
• to increase the attention of the lazy pike, buy baits that emit sound effects

Wobblers are a gorgeous way out of a situation when you need to lure an amateur to experiment. Lures of this type are one- and two-part. To regulate the depth of the wiring, lures with replaceable petals are selected. 

How to catch a pike in the fall? 

Pike fishing in September 

At this time of the year, the pike is the most active, the bite of the pike is frequent in autumn, the catching of the predator itself (especially with a wobbler) is effective and interesting. In September, in the still warm water, the predator quickly digests food. A hungry pike has no time for caution: in stable weather, it is perfectly attracted by wobblers with a sweeping game, and when it gets colder, it is necessary to act more delicately, leading a calmer game. 

Many fishermen know how to catch pike during this autumn period - they choose minnow class wobblers as bait , holding them in areas with snags or nearby thickets of plants, because in September, until all kinds of food are buried in the silt, small pike feeds on the surface of water bodies. 

Pike fishing in October

At the beginning of October, when the water temperature drops to 8–10 degrees, the food gradually “rolls down” to the depth, the pike has to turn to a different feeding tactics, and the fisherman has to change his strategy.

Unlike September, in October the pike bite less, it is almost full: small and medium-sized baits stop working. Now they choose bright and large silicone baits from 15 cm, they use the trolling method of fishing with a spinning rod from a boat. 

The best October weather for fishing is considered to be autumn slush, especially when it is drizzling with light rain. Fishermen joke: the worse the weather is for humans, the better for the fish.

Pike fishing in November

Before winter, a peaceful fish completely goes to the deepest places - the pike has no choice but to follow. For fishing, fishermen choose heavy baits and wobblers with a large depth, but autumn jig fishing for pike is best. 

Many people use a vibrotail and a spoon spoiler , believing that it will help to get the maximum catch. In November, it is not recommended to resort to fishing with live bait: it is not easy to get it, and if you get it, there will not be much activity on the hook. 

Experienced masters of their craft know what to catch pike in in the fall: on large balancers of green, yellow or white. The best time to do this is in the earliest morning, before sunrise, or before sunset.

How to catch pike: fishing technique

Most often, for pike fishing, they use spinning , spinning spoons or spoons , the best wobblers for pike in the fall, spinner baits. Beginners are advised to slowly, after short pauses, reel in the fishing line, gently twitching the end of the spinning rod. 

To attract the attention of a predator, stepped wiring is used. Another good trick is the intrigue with falling lures, when the fisherman spins the reel several times, waits for the bait to drop to the bottom, then rotates it again. 

For hunting for a river predator, twitching is effective, when the hunter evenly conducts the bait, while twitching the spinning rod . 

To increase the fishing area, you need to make a long cast - the lure rises vertically, making prowling movements.

When the pike is hooked, you need to act clearly and calmly - otherwise it will turn around and go to the bottom. To prevent the fish from changing position, pull the line, and then slowly raise the spinning rod . When the tackle approaches the vertical, you need to lower the rod with a quick jerk , while simultaneously reeling in the line. Repeat such manipulations until the pike approaches. 

That's all the features of pike fishing in the fall. Follow the recommendations and you will definitely get lucky.