Catching asp or secrets of successful fishing on a cautious predator

Catching a buck is an art. Not a noise-loving predator is more likely to go to the bait to someone who does not choose traditional fishing spots. Therefore, it is necessary to reveal in advance the secrets of catching that take into account all aspects of the asp hunting.

"Fish places", or where the predator lives

First of all, it is necessary to stock up before catching the asp with binoculars and a boat with a not very noisy motor. They are needed to see from afar, while in the water, see the gulls circling above the surface - the first sign of the location of the asp. Did you notice them? Then look at the binoculars, most likely you have found the right area. Do not rush to approach, let the seagulls descend as low as possible to the water. Only in this case the probability of catching the asp will be great. Just remember that the birds should form a funnel, and not a cloud (so the gull hunts the perch).

Which rivers should be preferred? There is no single answer. On shallow arteries, the asp is caught half a meter from the surface of the water. In such rivers the predator in the process of hunting carries out a circle from the bottom to the surface. Swim close to the asp with the help of the power of the motor is not worth it, the fish can be afraid of noise and hiding. Therefore, a sufficient distance to approach only due to the force of the boat's motion is two hundred meters, and then it is better to row on oars. Approaching a distance of 70 meters, you can start fishing.

In deep-water rivers the asp hunts at a distance of about 4.5 meters from the surface. The approach to the site of its fishing is carried out from the windward side to a distance similar to the previous one. Why do we need to follow the wind? The answer is simple, in deep-water arteries the casting length should exceed the edge of the "aspic pot". Therefore, the successful casting of the bait largely depends on the strength of the air currents. Remember that in both cases, the predator comparatively quickly realizes that it was caught and left.

Try to notice several places of concentration of asp. Then, in case of worsening bite in one parking lot, you can go to another place for a while, and then return to the first one.

On what to catch?

Ideal option is to catch asp on a spinning length of 3-3.6 meters with a parabolic system and a test of 20 grams, but a rod with an initial length of 270 centimeters will suit. The line should be monophilous, soft, with a diameter of 0.3 millimeters. The best coil is considered to be a high-speed coil with a gear ratio of 6.2: 1. Experienced fishermen as a bait suggest using one that in its outlines resembles a fry (the length should not be more than five centimeters).

Some anglers believe that asp fishing is a test for the professional level of using spinning. So, having decided on it, you should use only a high-quality rod.

When to catch?

It is best to catch the asp in the spring, or rather in the middle - the end of May, when his spawning is over. It is enough only the luster of the bait that the fish "go." That's why I catch the asp in spring in a jig with a vibrotail. However, in the middle of summer, fishing will be seriously complicated, and if you want to catch this predator, you should change the bait. This is explained by the fact that the predator becomes sluggish due to the apparent ease of finding food. Some anglers recommend using "castmaster", "trihedral" and devon for more effective luring.

Aft of the season, catching the asp on the spinning depends on the weather and on the temperature. A few days before the arrival of the cyclone, the predator begins to actively hunt. On the eve of the weather change, it subsides and at the moment of change again becomes active, but not for long. In this case, the results of fishing are difficult to predict, and therefore, if the goal is still catch, do not catch the asp in the change of the anticyclone to the cyclone. The same situation develops if a sharp cooling is planned or fog is forecasted.

Affects the quality of the catch and the time of day: at night hunting for asp is meaningless, but in the morning the angler can count on active fishing.

How to pull?

Jerex is a strong fish, and always exerts considerable resistance. So, the first rebuff he gives immediately after the bite, and then near the boat. Therefore, the friction of the coil should be loosened beforehand. Pulling the fish to him, wait for the moment when she will get tired a little. In this case, give some aspirated air, while holding the gills above the water. When you bring the fish to the side of the boat, do not immediately take over the net. Professionals recommend taking the hand of this predator, but only when it is over water.

Asp fishing does not allow pattern behavior, in each specific case it is necessary to analyze its behavior and adjust the tactics of fishing.