The autumn Volga is very different from quiet lakes and small rivers, where many people started their fishing journey. Stormy winds blowing along the channel raise almost a sea wave, and when dark clouds join them and cover the water with a net of rain, the river becomes even more inhospitable. Foamy lambs run off into the distance in a continuous line, heavy surf monotonously processes the shore, swift air masses bend trees almost to the ground. Fishing in such conditions is simply impossible.

But in autumn the Volga is not always like this. When the wind disperses the darkness in the sky and a smiling sun appears on it, the river is transformed. It becomes completely different: sleepy, slow, promising ... On such days, fishermen get up early, start boat engines and go to proven places to plunge headlong into their favorite pastime. When good weather sets in, fishing in the fall on the Volga becomes comfortable again and is remembered.

Promising areas for fishing

Regardless of the season, the Volga Delta has always been and remains the best in terms of fishing. This is a vast expanse of water, replete with canals and small rivers, on which many fishing bases are built. It is here that a large fishing army rushes in the autumn period in order to have time to enjoy fishing before the end of the season. No less attractive for the fishing brethren are the lower reaches of the river, especially the confluence of the Kama and small reservoirs. Akhtuba floodplain. And the shallow sections of the Volga stretching for kilometers are famous for excellent fishing. Here, on waterings overgrown with aquatic vegetation, you can successfully catch such common predators as pike and perch, and on river spits there are always bream and other white fish, ready to pounce on delicious bait.

Experienced fishermen who have studied the Volga far and wide advise avoiding large settlements when choosing a fishing spot. The fish leave here because of the constant pressure. They catch it here around the clock, boats and boats are constantly scurrying back and forth, and the ubiquitous poachers are operating, which even the autumn cold does not stop. If you plan to hunt for trophies, then you should stop at the site where the pits alternate with rifts. Fishing will also be effective in the backwaters, where some types of predators actively feed, gaining weight for the winter.

Autumn fishing on the Volga by months

September

At the very beginning of autumn, the Volga banks begin to noticeably empty. Vacationers return home, and the locals take a break to "switch" to fishing in cold water. In September, it is quite cool on the Volga, the night air temperature does not rise above 22-23 degrees, so multi-day fishing with a tent is no longer as pleasant as in summer. The water in the river has not bloomed for a long time, aquatic plants begin to fade and gradually sink to the bottom. But it has almost no effect on the bite of the fish. Asp often goes hunting, pike and perch are slowly starting to become more active. The first half of September is a great time for trolling catfish, but you have to hurry, because closer to October, the mustachioed giant will begin to roll into the pits, from where it will be possible to get it only with bottom gear. But at the end of the month, pike perch are already being caught with might and main. Peaceful fish also does not doze off, and how can they doze off when the predator is active.

Fishing on the Volga in September is carried out mainly in cold places with a fast current. They attract river inhabitants with a high oxygen content in the water. But this does not mean that there are no fish in other areas. For example, in shallow coastal waters and in shallow overgrown bays, striped robbers are perfectly caught on live bait or miniature baubles.

Fishing on the Volga in September can be safely called velvet fishing season. The fish comes out of a dormant state after the summer heat, trophies are increasingly caught on the hook. On some days you can even sunbathe, and at this time there are a lot of mushrooms and fruits.

October

This month, the banks of the Volga are painted in bright golden colors. The maximum temperature during the day is 15 degrees, at night it does not rise above 8. And this is at best, at worst frosts of up to -5 degrees occur (a frequent occurrence for the end of October). The water is cold, in the morning a thick heavy fog hangs over its surface. Despite such changes in nature, many fishermen love October, because it is in the middle of autumn that pike, asp and pike perch are perfectly caught on the Volga. The toothy predator is hunted by all available methods and means, from live bait to trolling gear. Well-fed asps weighing up to 5-6 kg can be obtained on the riffles using spinning. Well, at a depth, a large pike perch actively attacks jig baits and wobblers. You can catch it both from a moored boat and trolling. Often, when deep catching pike perch, a lot of pikes and perches turn out to be by-catch.

Fishing on the Volga in October is not limited to predators alone. At this time, many fishermen hunt trophy carp, which are active throughout the day. You need to look for them in areas with decent depth and a silty bottom, best bait- boilie. In addition, you will need a strong and reliable bottom tackle that can withstand the frantic jerks of this strong fish.

November

This month on the Volga is unseasonably warm weather. Sometimes it drizzles, but for true fishing enthusiasts this is not a hindrance, especially if the temperature is kept at around 8-10 degrees. In November, the banks of the river are not empty, because at this time pike perch have zhor. The biting does not stop until the evening, and the caught specimens delight with their size. Predators weighing from 2 kg are mainly caught. At this time, pike perch is illegible, it grabs almost any bait, so even beginner spinningists can return home with a full net. In addition to fanged fishing, you can enjoy fishing for catfish. Catfish throw donkeys baited by frogs or creeps into the pits and patiently wait for a bite that will bring a trophy. Carp is less active in the pre-winter season, but it catches well large bream. True, in order to catch him, you first need to find a promising place (path) and pick up catchy bait. Fishing on the Volga in November will give a lot of impressions and will be a good end to the warm season.

Those who have never fished on the Volga, but really want to experience all the delights of fishing on this river, should visit one of the fishing bases located in its lower reaches. Here you can rent equipment, a boat and necessary equipment, as well as consult with experienced rangers. Not only will they show you where the fish abound, but they will also reveal some of the secrets that will help you catch them.

Autumn fishing on the Volga video

In autumn, the pike begins to gain weight and become fat before the winter cold. With the onset of cold weather and the appearance of ice, the pike calms down, reduces its activity, and now it is caught only on winter gear. She bites less actively, but it all depends on the degree of attractiveness of the bait. Therefore, in the autumn months, the fishing base, whether it is Astrakhan or another city in the Volga region, will offer exciting fishing and healthy recreation without heat, mosquitoes and annoying fry.

feed chain

Catching pike in autumn becomes more difficult, but these difficulties are related to the food chain. The pike feeds on small fish, with a cold snap, going to the depth, the pike goes after it. Therefore, it is now easier to catch pike in deeper places.

Experienced fishermen who understand this system are guided by small fish. As soon as she gets closer to the shore, pike fishing promises to be good.

Autumn gear

You can also catch pike in autumn with summer gear. There is still enough food and she lodges closer to the shore. She is still interested in all kinds of artificial baits and poppers, she willingly reacts to them.

Whether a pike will peck at a popper is determined by the location of the same fish. If a pike preys on a fish basking on the surface of the water, then it will also bite on the popper.

Gear change

After a cold snap, the tactics of fishermen change. They begin to use wobblers and heavy lures. You need to know that pike eating off for the winter are more interested in large prey. Therefore, it is not worth luring it to a small bait, even a young pike can attack larger prey.

At a depth autumn pike caught on jig baits, they vibrate and quickly fall to the bottom. Such a bait gives a good effect when fishing from the shore on a spinning rod equipped with a fast system. It is not advisable to use pike spinning here.

In the fall, the pike “fattens”, eating up for the future. But this is not an indicator of activity. There is a time when she is passive. Having eaten, she is in a sleepy state for some time, digesting food. At this time, fishing on the Volga will not be successful. In addition, cooling water also affects the digestion process. It lasts longer in cold water. When going fishing, you need to take into account all the pike features and signs, then hunting with spinning will be interesting.

Pike from the dark

Everyone knows that pike fishing is best in the morning or evening dawn. However, based on my fishing experience, I can say that large pike are well caught at noon. While waiting for her prey, she chooses dark places for an ambush (the shadow of a tree, a bush hanging over the water, under a bridge). And it is worth casting the bait into such a place, the attack of the predator will happen instantly.

The pike avoids bright sunlight, so it swims in dark places, the darkest that are on the pond.

The conversation is not about a stray pike, which does not care where and what to attack. The conversation is about a predator who tries not to go out on open water and waits for its victim, hiding.

When fishing under a tree or under a bridge, the cast is made to the place where the shadow ends and the light begins, so that the lure produces the strongest highlights, depicting the white belly of the fish. A lot of shade - more successful fishing.

Personal experience

I catch pike on live bait or equipment with inanimate fish 10 to 15 centimeters long, on soft bait or oscillating bait weighing 15-30 g. The wiring constantly passes at half water, because then pike bites follow instantly.

I try not to cast the bait directly into the shadow itself, as only this borderline place guarantees a quick bite.

When fishing takes place on an inanimate fish, equipment with a lead head is used. Having made a cast, I wait for it to sink into half-water, after which I sharply raise it to the surface with a spinning rod. Having finished reeling, I lower the tip of the spinning by fifty centimeters. The tool is lowered again.

When raising the rod at the moment of reeling in the bait, an imitation of the agony of a wounded fish is created. Such an imitation must be repeated until a predator attack follows. The wiring speed is selected empirically: either speeding up or slowing down the movement of the equipment.

A good result is also brought by a lightweight medium-sized silver lure. It is necessary to lead the lure slowly at the very surface of the water (this is how they do the wiring of a heavy lure on sea ​​fishing). The goal is to get maximum number reflections of sunlight. To catch pike hiding in the shade, I choose shiny baits. When making a half-water posting, with a lure, I try to depict the chaotic movements of an unhealthy fish, which the predator perfectly fixes with a side line.

The Volga attracts those who want to catch fish with a wide variety of species of the underwater world and the opportunity to hunt them all year round. Types of fishing are varied - this is fishing with a sheer bait and jig, spinning and donkey, boilies and trolling, and, of course, you can’t do without a fishing rod.

Fishing on the Volga is distinguished by the bite of fish at any time of the year and throughout the day. Therefore, the banks of the river are always crowded. At the same time, the trophies of anglers and the methods of fishing in different seasons are slightly different.

Fishing on the Volga in the spring is possible throughout the day. Cool in every spring month practically stable. Evening time is a good opportunity to catch zander.

The fish that found on the Volga in the spring:

• zander;
• pike;
• perch;
• vobla;
• sabrefish;

In mid-March, all the ice on the river melts and full-fledged spring fishing begins. The water at this time is still not warm enough, so the fish keeps at a depth.

It is best to catch pike perch near the pits, where the predator is found in a flock of up to five pieces, on a jig using a spinning rod. The choice of the length of the spinning handle depends on the place of fishing: for the shore it is advisable to use a longer one, and when fishing from a boat it is more comfortable to use a short handle.

If you manage to hook a pike perch, then it is quite simple to bring it to the boat. The harder task is to lift the trophy to the surface. Especially for individuals weighing more than 5 kg. If this can be done abruptly, it will be difficult for the fish to resist due to a change in pressure. Therefore, fishermen with experience drag zander into the boat without a landing net, but with their hand under the gills.

On the lower Volga in March you can try to catch bream. The only problem with catching it may be the lack of bait - worms. Therefore, it is better to bring them with you in advance.

There is a high probability of catching perch and pike in the spring, as at this time they are actively looking for prey.

April- the most active month of fishing on the Volga. At this time, the water temperature increases, and at the same time, the chances of catching pike perch weighing about 10 kg increase. Trolling is good for catching it. Seagulls can help to give out the location of zander. They will circle over a certain surface of the water, looking for white fish. For pike perch, it is also a valuable prey.

In the second month of spring, you can successfully catch large-sized catfish. For fishing it is good to use vibrotails or spinners. Perch and pike are caught on a lure or popper. You can catch roach, silver bream or bream in April even from the shore, if you feed the place first. The disadvantage is that individuals of these fish near the shore will be almost three times smaller in size than their counterparts in the middle of the river.

May the Volga is characterized by high water. Therefore, it is possible to catch pike perch, catfish and pike near the shore and it is better to use live bait. It should be noted that fishing is allowed from mid-May to June 20 only on the main channel. You can use only spinning, donkey, float fishing rod.

Since May 25, midges appear due to lower water levels. It is most effective to fight it with the help of special anti-mosquito clothing. It is almost impossible to fish without the right equipment. But the biting of zander, catfish, asp, pike at the end of May is very active.

characteristic feature summer fishing on the Volga is the fact that after the end of the flood a large number of fish moves to a fast current with low water temperature. Until mid-summer, the bite goes from morning to three in the afternoon, and then two hours in the evening. With the onset of heat, it is recommended to fish at night, since during the day the casting of various fishing tackle will be ineffective due to the high temperature. The only exception is catfish. It can be fished in the summer and day and night.

The fish that caught on the Volga in summer:

• zander;
• pike;
• perch;
• sheresper;
• sabrefish;
• carp.

The advantage of fishing in June is the best fish bite of the year. But at the same time, the main drawback is the presence of the Astrakhan midge, which makes it impossible to fish without protective equipment.

Until the tenth of June, the Caspian herring is found on the Volga. A prerequisite for catching it is a license.

From the middle of June, near the pits near the flowing streams, quite a few catfish are fishing for spinning. large sizes. Large specimens of asp are caught on the castmaster.

On the Lower Volga in June, you can try to catch bream and carp from the shore. To do this, you need a bottom tackle with a nozzle in the form of a worm or cake.

In July midges die due to the high temperature, but at the same time there is no point in catching fish in the daytime. A good bite is provided only in the early morning and at night. Pike perch can be caught with a spinning rod or live bait with bottom tackle, and catfish with a quok. Casting at least fifty meters from the shore they catch a sheresper. Pike this month hides mainly in quiet backwaters. On boilies, a barley shell, a carp pecks well around the clock.

In August effective is fishing on the shallows. Chekhon, perch, catfish, pike perch actively peck.

For catching sheresper, you can use jigs and castmasters. Carp is found under steep cliffs. Pike and tench are caught in the lakes.

Fishing methods in autumn

In October and November, fish biting due to cold weather is observed throughout the day. The main trophy of fishermen is pike perch. The fish that found on the Volga in autumn:

Fishing on the Lower Volga in September is characterized by biting fish not only at night, but also during the day. Pike, tench, perch are actively caught. In places with a fast current, pike perch and asp hunt. At the beginning of the month it is better to catch catfish on riffles in the track, and at the end of September it is better to catch spinning and donk. Perch are caught, mainly for fry. Pike can be picked up both from the shore and at depth by trolling.

Donkoy in the deep places of the river you can catch a bream, and a tench is caught on a worm. Volga carp in September is found in shallow water.

In October with the help of jig spinning, large zander are very successfully caught. On the rifts there is a large asp. in a good way to catch autumn catfish is a sheer lure. Although carp is less active in October, its individuals are still found at depth.

In November They fish mainly for zander. Bersh, catfish, asp are less actively caught. By using silicone lures you can catch pike. It is possible to catch enough roach and bream on the worm.

Winter fishing

Freezing water in the river begins no earlier than mid-December. By using winter spinning you can catch a lot of pike, perch and zander. The fish that caught on the Volga in winter:

• zander;
• perch;
• pike;
• Volga white;
• bersh.

In December, before the water freezes on the Lower Volga, it is best to catch pike perch by trolling. When ice appears on the balancers, perch and pike are caught in a plumb line. Volga white responds well to mormyshka.

In January quiet bays are full of perch. Pike perch and bersh are still well caught.

In February great white fish. On pike perch and perch it is good to use sheer lure.

Fishing on the Volga attracts amateurs and professionals not only with an abundance of fish, but also with picturesque landscapes. You can settle down as a savage, and at fishing bases, of which there are a great many on the coast of the river.

September brings a long-awaited coolness to the banks of Akhtuba. However, often in the daytime the ambient temperature can exceed +30 0 . As the temperature of the water in the reservoirs decreases Astrakhan region water bloom stops. At this time, algae settle to the bottom, and promising places for fishing in previously overgrown reservoirs open up. At the same time, fish that live in floodplain waters, such as pike, buffalo, perch and tench, begin to show high activity.

However fishing in the Lower Volga in September has a great focus in the direction of catching a predator. At this time, predatory and forage fish usually stay in places with a strong current, closer to the channel part, where the water is a little cooler and contains more oxygen.

Such predatory fish as zander and asp are showing increasing activity. The most active on Akhtuba, pike perch becomes in the second half of September. And in those places where there is a strong current, it is increasingly possible to observe asp "boilers" - these are flocks of a predator hunting for fry and small fish. During this period, the asp hunts not only on the rifts, but also on the whirlpools formed above the pits.

Catching catfish on Akhtuba in September continues on shallow stretches and rifts by trolling. But at the end of the month, the owner of the river hunts more and more often near the channel pits. Catching a mustachioed predator on a kwok at this time is no longer as effective as a month earlier, the reason for this is the autumn winds and rather strong waves of water. Therefore, in September, the priority is catching catfish on the bottom, deep-sea trolling on wobblers with deep penetration and jig in the pits.

In September, on the ilmens and lakes of Astrakhan, a more active bite of perch and pike begins. A striped predator during this period can be caught on fry, which is very numerous in such a period, and on artificial lures, wobblers and spinners. Pike at this time can be caught on eriks and lakes by trolling in places with significant depths in the area of ​​the channel, and from the shore with spinning lures and live bait.

Some anglers install twisters on the side leash, in front of the lure measuring 14-20 cm, then while hunting for pike, a good measured perch sits on the twister.

Fishing on the Lower Volga and Akhtuba in September for white fish also pleases anglers with good catches. At this time, on sandy stretches, where there is a silty current with good depths of 3-6 meters, bream is perfectly caught. Catching this fish primarily takes place on the dock, the bottom with an elastic band and the feeder.

Where there are large floodplain lakes, narrow but deep eriki connect with each other, they peck excellently at buffalo and tench, on a crayfish neck or a dung worm. The bite lasts throughout the daylight hours, and the peak of activity occurs at dawn. It is at this time that the largest individuals are caught.

Still active in stretches and shallow waters Volga carp fishing in September . At the same time, the capture of trophy carp on Akhtuba in September is much higher than in the summer months. The cooler the water becomes at the end of September, the more often this fish leaves the shallow sections of the river, to their favorite places. These are, first of all, the snarled places located under the steep slopes and cliffs. In a word fishing in September on Akhtuba and Volga - this is almost the height of the "velvet season". At this time, you can still swim, sunbathe, fish, eat local berries and fruits.

With the advent of October, golden autumn begins in the lower reaches of the Volga. The banks of the rivers already seem deserted, and asp and pike perch are fattening with might and main in the water. This is the best time to fish predatory fish. Usually the temperature in October averages +10-12 0 С, and at night it drops to 5-6 0 С. The first frosts begin at night towards the end of the month and can reach -5 0 С. thick fog.

Particularly successful fishing in October in the lower Volga for large pike perch . The water level in Akhtuba periodically rises and at this time a lot of pike perch comes in from the Volga. This fish in October should be looked for on the riverbed deep edges. Large perch and pike are also often caught in these places. It is well caught at this time by fanged trolling on wobblers with a large depth. The largest pike perch in October is caught on the track. However, the search for the fanged predator can be carried out not only on the channel edges. The snags located in deep places are also an excellent place where pike perch is well caught by jigging in October.

In October asp fishing in the Astrakhan region pleases anglers with quality trophies. You can find it on breakwater jets, rifts, or near flooded bushes. The closer to the end of the month, the more and more large individuals come across, starting from 5 kg and above. Especially such prospects open up on Akhtuba. In October, large humpback and pike continue to peck in the lakes. It is also possible to get catfish as a trophy. It is caught in October by the method of vertical baiting or bottom gear. Especially effective in October is the method of vertical flashing in deep pits, where not only catfish, but also other predatory fish can become prey.

In October there are still good chances to catch a big carp. They look for this fish in October in deep-water places, in deep snags under steep pits with a clay bottom. At the same time, the diet of carp now includes more animal food than plant food. Most successful carp fishing on the Lower Volga in October , occurs on the meat of barley shells. It is also effective to catch carp at this time with bottom tackle on boilies. Active feeding of carp takes place all daylight hours. In October, as a rule, the biting of carp lasts until the end of the month, and when autumn is long, then until mid-November.

Many anglers who fished in Astrakhan in the autumn know that in November, in the Volga Delta and Akhtuba, relatively warm weather can last until the end of November. In the daytime, the temperature can be +6 and even 8 degrees, and at night it can reach -7 degrees.

Therefore, for avid anglers fishing on the Lower Volga and Akhtuba in November , still relatively hot time. However, at this time you already need to have warm clothes and everything you need for comfortable fishing in late autumn.

At this time on Akhtuba pike perch greedily peck, and individuals from 2 kg and above often come across. During one posting of a jig bait, 2 or even 3 bites of a fanged one can happen. At the same time, along with zander, but at relatively great depths, a solid bersh pecks. This fish, similar in appearance to pike perch, is distinguished by more tender and tasty meat.

Asp fishing in November on the Volga and Akhtuba continues. And they catch it all in the same places, in a strong current near flooded bushes and trees, or near coastal breaking jets. However, bait posting should take place either in the middle water horizons, or closer to the bottom.

Even in November, there are still small chances to catch the Volga catfish. They catch him on bottom tackle, and frogs or live bait are used as bait. Pike and perch are caught in eriks and lakes, right up to freezing. In November, these predators peck often and greedily.

Rest in a “dull time”, as the classic put it, is attractive, first of all, because the bulk of vacationers returned home to their direct duties. The fact that motivates a real angler to take a spinning rod and go for a trophy (over 5 kg) pike is that there is no competition, the banks of the Great River are not dotted with tents with “savages”, the predator is at its peak. The Volga Delta with rivers, channels, ilmen lakes is an ideal option for a spinner who sets out to catch a toothy robber of 10 kilograms. fishing base On Kalinovka, a freshwater predator hunter will have the opportunity to have a comfortable stay in a 3-star hotel after a successful fishing trip.

Habits of a predator in the autumn season and lures for pike

Combining two topics - the habits of a predator and bait, we will answer the question that concerns absolutely all anglers, where you can go fishing on the Volga, of course, with 100% efficiency. The manner of behavior of a spotted hunter at this time is fundamentally different from spring, summer or winter season. Therefore, baits must be selected in such a way that they are most interested in pike in September, October and November.

So September. Climatic conditions in the Astrakhan region this month are not much different from summer. At least up to the 20th day temperature of +300 C is normal. Therefore, trophy fish behave according to summer schedule- feeds in habitual places at depth:

• channel edges and dumps;
• exits from the pits;
• snag and other natural hiding places at the bottom of the river, where pike ambush for prey.

Going to Astrakhan for fishing during this period of the year, it is recommended to take care of a set of jig lures. These can be foam lures, even “rotators” (assembled on a wire frame), but the ideal option is silicone (twisters, vibrotails, worms, and so on). Size - at least 10 cm. The type of silicone nozzle is aggressive - with its own game. As soon as trophy fishing is expected, it will not hurt to improve the baits with additional elements - petals, miniature impellers, propellers, and so on.

Attention! Deep fishing in Astrakhan involves the use of a fleet. Speedboats "Salyut", "Sky Sport", "Nikol" with powerful engines of Japanese manufacturers are always at the service of spinners based on "Na Kalinovka".

In October, when the heat subsided, the water in the river is not more than +100 C, the spinner will receive a lot of pleasure and a guaranteed trophy - this month is characterized by the most active freshwater predator. Following the food base, all pikes go to deep water, uniting in flocks - an amazing fact (spotted hunter is a loner), which happens only during this period. The toothy robber attacks everything that glitters and jerks in the water, wanting to stock up on fat necessary for wintering. Therefore, you can catch everything that is currently in the arsenal of the angler. However, the best are wobblers and spinners (“spinners”) baubles. The size of both types of lures is from 12 cm. The color is bright - for example, a red and white combination.

The air and water temperature drops, the weather deteriorates - typical conditions for autumn fishing on the Volga in November. However, even during this period there are high chances of catching a trophy specimen. The main thing is not to miss the "pike weather" - rain, wind, ripples on the water and a column on the thermometer around the 00 C mark. We continue to look for the toothy robber in the traditional places of his dining. As a bait, oscillating (“oscillating”) spinners 10 cm long work perfectly at this time. Vibrotails are no less effective. Color of baits - green, yellow, white. It is recommended to go hunting early in the morning. Exhausted, but satisfied with the result, spinners are waiting for comfortable and cozy rooms of our base, and in the bar, with a couple of triple shots of a strong drink, you can set off fishing tales for each other.

Attention! Professional rangers of the Na Kalinovka base will show you the most promising places for catching spotted predators. With such help, the trophy is guaranteed!

Gear and equipment

When leaving for trophy fishing on the Volga peals, it is necessary to responsibly approach the choice of fishing gear - spinning and correct rigging. Directly tackle on a pike, as well as on any other freshwater predator living in these latitudes, consists of the following elements:

• two-handed blank (rod);
• coil;
• fishing line;
• metal, tungsten or kevlar leash;
• bait.

The power of the medium-fast action blank is determined by the use of baits and fishing conditions. A 10 g test rod is ideal for catching a toothy robber with jig baits. Wobblers and "rotators" imply the use of a blank with a test from 5 to 20 g. In sections of the river with a strong current, a slow action rod with a test of 40 g is required. The length of the blank is determined by the fishing condition. If fishing on the Volga is planned from a boat, a rod length of 2.1 m will be enough. Fishing for pike from the shore requires a blank 2.8 m long.

There are no special requirements for the coil - they are standard and look like this:

• smooth running;
• at least 3 bearings;
• Friction brake for fine tuning.

The spool size is 2500 (3000 is possible) according to Shimano qualification. This is enough to wind 100 m of fishing line with a cross section of 0.25 mm.

Attention! It is strongly recommended to purchase coils only from trusted manufacturers. When fishing trophy copy pike, the main load will fall on this element of gear. A poor-quality product will upset the spinner at the most crucial moment.

Disputes about what is better - a fishing line or a braided cord, among spinningists do not subside. Practice shows the following - with jig baits it is more rational to use a braided cord with a diameter of 0.13-0.15 mm. All other types of lures work great in soldering with traditional monofilament line. good quality with a cross section of 0.2 mm. Using a metal leash while fishing on peals - required condition. The pike easily bites the fishing line or braided line. Some spinners make their own leash from a guitar string. At the two ends of the workpiece, you need to make loops for subsequent connection with fishing line or braid, as well as bait. To quickly change the bait on a leash, you can hang a miniature clasp (carbine).

Spinning equipment is elementary - we attach a leash to the main fishing line or braided cord. To the opposite end of the leash, on which the clasp is pre-installed, we attach the necessary bait.

Toothed Robber Catching Technique

Having taken up trophy fishing on the Volga, it is advisable to use several ways to catch a toothy robber. Trolling is the process of luring a predator to bait with the help of the movement of the boat. Several spinning rods with separate baits can be installed on the boat. The baits are arranged in a certain order and create the appearance of a flock of fish for a predator.

To catch a pike, you will also need the skills of "casting" - casting on a spinning rod with wiring in the thickness or on the surface of the water. In turn, casting is divided into flashing, jig and twitching. Flashing is carried out by several methods - uniform, stepped, jerky wiring. Twitching is used when the bait does not own its own game (wobblers). A slight twitching of the rod tip (twitching) creates an appetizing movement of the bait in the water column, which the pike cannot ignore. The jig is used when silicone or foam rubber baits are used as bait.

It is necessary to hook a freshwater predator sharply, immediately after a bite. Feeling a pleasant heaviness at the other end of the tackle, it is recommended to hook the pike again. It is almost impossible to break the bony mouth of a trophy specimen. Therefore, it makes no sense to worry that the pike will come off the double hook, tearing his lip. On the contrary, the toothy robber leaves the tee for only one reason - it was badly detected. After hooking, it is necessary to ensure that the predator does not go to the bottom by pulling on the fishing line. Fishing occurs with the repetition of the following actions - slowly align the spinning to a horizontal position, and then sharply lower it, vigorously winding the excess line onto the reel.

So, it's time to consolidate the theory into practice. Fishing and hunting base "Na Kalinovka" wishes you an unforgettable trophy hunt!