Sudak is a welcome trophy for any angler, but catching it requires not only luck, but also a competent approach to the choice of boating and tactics. Boat Fishing opens up access to deep brows and flooded snags, where the water is not only a snag. predator Unlike onshore fishing, a floating platform allows you to instantly change location and catch perspective points from different angles.
The effectiveness of the search depends on the technical equipment of your boat or PVC. sonar And the navigator turns this chaotic wandering into a purposeful hunt, and modern sonar allows you to see not only the topography of the bottom, but also the reaction of the fish to the bait in real time, which is critical for catching a fang.
In this article, we will discuss all aspects of preparation and process to make your fishing work, learn how to anchor properly, which wiring works best, and why the time of day is crucial.
Selection and preparation of boats for jig fishing
For serious perch fishing, the size and design of the boat are paramount: the optimal length is considered to be a range of 3.8 to 4.5 meters, which provides sufficient stability on the wave and space for maneuvering spinning. Too narrow or short boats can be a problem when catching a large specimen when the fish goes underboard.
The most important element is the possibility of installation transom Or the presence of a nasal trolling motor, which allows you to sneak up silently to the predator's parking lots and position yourself precisely above the point without creating unnecessary noise with oars or splashing the main motor, and noiselessness is a key factor in success in shallow water or in clear water.
The comfort of the angler also affects the result, because fishing often lasts several hours, the presence of comfortable seats with the ability to adjust the height and angle of inclination reduces fatigue of the back. anchorage front and back for a quick change of tactics from drift to anchorage.
- 🚣♂️ The presence of a hard or inflatable floor (slat floor/air floor) for stable installation of legs and spinning pillars.
- ⚓ The possibility of installing two anchors for fixing the boat perpendicular to the current (in the cross).
- 🔋 Sufficient load capacity for accommodation of two anglers, anchors, sonar and battery stock.
For fishing in shallow water or clear water, matte, dark or camouflage colors are preferred, which are less noticeable to the fish below. Glossy light boards can deter cautious perch, especially when fishing in sunny weather.
Navigation and search for promising places
The perch is impossible to find without understanding the underwater terrain. The predator is tied to the bottom anomalies: brows, dumps, flooded riverbeds and single driftwoods. GPS-navigator It allows you to save the coordinates of catch points (waypoints) and return to them when conditions or time of day change.
The sonar is the fisherman's eyes underwater, and when searching, you should look not only at the depth, but also at the structure of the bottom. The pile often stands on the border of hard (stone, shell) and soft (silt, sand) soil, and on the sonar screen this is displayed as a change in the density of the signal from the bottom line.
⚠️ Attention: When scanning the bottom, look for fish echoes. If you see vertical columns rising from the bottom, it's an active perch. Horizontal arcs often mean passive fish or passing by.
Water temperature also plays a role, and in heat, the perch can go into deep pits or into key water outlets where temperatures are lower. Thermoclin (a sharp temperature difference) is often the upper limit of the predator's parking lot, below which oxygen becomes scarce.
How to read the sonar when searching for a pike?
The sudak often looks like a dense arc or comma hanging over or pressed against the bottom. It's important to distinguish it from the echo coming from the driftwood. The fish has a clear head and tail, and the structure of the snag looks more blurry and patchy. When using DownVision or StructureScan, the predator is seen as an elongated object with fins.
The search area should be systemic. Move zigzag across the proposed dump, fixing the differences in depth, the difference in depth or the accumulation of small fish (feed base), this area should be caught especially carefully.
Boat fittings and necessary equipment
The proper organization of space in the boat directly affects the number of bites. The angler should not waste time untangling fishing lines or finding the right bait. Seal bags or special fishing boxes attached to the floor or boards are ideal for storing gear.
The key element of the equipment is quality sounder It's not just the traditional 83/200 kHz rays that are important for jig fishing, but also the side-view technology that shows the picture on the sides of the boat.
| Equipment | Appointment | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Echo sounder (533/83/200 kHz) | Search for fish and relief | Critically. |
| GPS-navigator | Point and track sharpening | High. |
| Anchor (Danforth/Plough) | Fixing in flow | Critically. |
| anchor lift | Automatic lifting of cargo | Medium |
| Grainworm and extractor | Safe extraction of hooks | High. |
For safety and comfort, spinning holders are required, and can be built into the side or fitted into special glasses, allowing you to use two spinnings at the same time or quickly remove the gear when you move to another point.
Lighting is a special consideration. Night fishing, which is often the most prey, requires a headlamp with a red light, and the red spectrum doesn't blind the fisherman, and it scares the fish less when approaching the boat.
Secure the reserve anchor and rope in an easily accessible place. Breaking the main anchor against a snag is a common situation, and losing time to find a reserve can ruin all fishing.
Tactics of catching: anchor or drift?
There are two main ways to catch a pike from a boat: anchored and drifting. The choice of tactics depends on the strength of the wind, current and activity of the predator. Each method has its advantages and requires certain skills in controlling the craft.
Anchorage It's used when a point is found and you need to punch it through with various baits, and the boat is put with its nose against the current or the wind, and this allows you to wiring strictly along the dump without changing the angle of attack, and it's important to use two anchors (in the nose and in the stern) for rigid fixation so that the boat doesn't turn around.
Drifting allows you to quickly survey large areas, the boat moves under the influence of wind or current, dragging bait with it or allowing the angler to cast a fan. anchor-fill A parachute anchor that increases water resistance and slows down movement.
- 🌊 Drift is effective in finding active fish on extensive moulds.
- 🎯 Anchorage is indispensable for spot fishing on specific brows and navels.
- 🌬️ With strong winds, drift can become too fast, which requires the use of a parachute anchor.
Fishers often combine these methods: quickly pass the site into drift to search for echoes, and when fish are found or a promising anomaly anchor for detailed processing.
⚠️ Warning: When anchoring on a strong current, never tie the rope firmly to the duck. Use a quick-removal knot or keep the axe/knife ready so that if the anchor is caught, the boat can be released instantly and not overturned.
The ideal position of the boat is with its nose against the current, so that the bait goes naturally along the stream, and the boat does not create noise that frightens the fish in front of it.
Wiring technique and selection of baits
Sudak is a bottom predator, so the classic jighead The weight of the cargo is determined by the depth and the strength of the current, from 10 grams in shallow water to 40 to 50 grams in deep, fast-flowing pits, and the task is to feel every touch of the bottom.
The step wire is the basic one. After the drop, we wait for the load to fall to the bottom (string tension), we make 2-3 turns of the coil and again pause. During the course, we effectively wiring for demolition when the boat is standing and the bait carries the flow, periodically playing along with the tip of the spinning.
Besides silicone, the perch responds well to foam fish and mandulas, and these baits play vertically even in strong currents, which provokes a passive predator, and the color of the bait is selected experimentally: acid and white work in murky water, natural tones (machine oil, purple) work in clear water.
☑️ Checking the equipment before throwing
It's important to vary the wiring rhythm. If the standard step doesn't work, try dragging down or taking a long pause with twitching. The bait is often attacked by the bait when it falls or is lying still on the ground.
Night fishing perch: features and safety
Night fishing often brings the most trophy specimens, as a large perch goes into shallow water to look for food. At night, the predator is less careful and more aggressive in attacking baits. However, night fishing requires strict adherence to safety measures.
The basic principle of night fishing is that the light should be directed only at the water or into the boat, but not towards potential fish parking lots. The bright white light of the lantern can scare the perch, so use brightness adjustable headbands and a red filter.
Navigation at night is impossible without lights on the boat, and the rules are that you should have white top lights on the go, and white all-round lights when you are anchored, so that other boats can notice you and not crash into your boat.
- 🔦 Have a spare light source (lantern, chemical light) in case of discharge of the main one.
- 🆘 The distress signal (whistle, torch) should be at hand, not in the depths of the runduk.
- 🧥 Make sure to use a life jacket, even if you are fishing during the day without it.
Night gear is different from day gear, and often larger lures and bright, fluorescent colors are used, which are clearly visible in the dark, and vibrations from wobblers or splash petals are also important, because the side line of the perch works hard at night.
What tactics to choose in the absence of a cool?
If the pike doesn't bite, change the fishing horizon. Try catching in flounders or even at the surface (especially at night). Also radically change the type of wiring: instead of a sharp step, try slow drawing or playing on the spot. Often, switching to smaller baits ("nanojig") helps.
Why doesn't the pike take the boat, even though the sonar shows it's there?
The reasons may be noise, boat color, or too rough gear: Try to switch to a thinner fluorocarbon leash, reduce the size of the bait, and minimize the movement of the boat. Sometimes it helps to change the position of the boat relative to the brow.
What is the minimum size of a boat to reach a large body of water?
For large reservoirs and rivers with chop, it is not recommended to use boats less than 3.2-3.4 meters long. Optimally - 3.8-4.0 meters. A small boat on large water is not only discomfort, but also a high risk to life in the event of a sharp change in the weather.