Autumn jig for pike

One of the most promising directions for a spinning player is jig fishing for pike in autumn. Many anglers of other directions, donors and floaters, during this period of the year put their traditional tackle aside and pick up a jig spinning rod with the hope of catching their toothy trophy. This tackle is the most promising for pike hunting in the fall.

The specifics of catching pike on a jig in the fall

A feature of autumn pike fishing is its higher predictability. If throughout the year the toothy predator is dispersed throughout the reservoir, and it is not so easy to find it, then in the autumn period everything changes dramatically - any irregularities of the bottom are suitable. And a lot depends on the month in which the fishing takes place.

In September It is most promising to look for pike on spits, near coastal vegetation, on the near edge.

Video: jig at the end of September for pike

In October the spotted predator slightly rolls down to the middle edge and still sometimes goes to the near ones.

Video: jigging for pike in autumn in October from the shore

In November the pike slides even deeper - into the deepest places of the reservoir. Therefore, first of all, you need to fish the depths and their surroundings. However, exits of the predator to smaller places are also possible. Jigging pike in late autumn and even at the beginning of winter before freezing is likely to be caught in bays and outcrops of large rivers. And the catches during this period can be impressive as well.

Video: jigging for pike in late autumn in November

Where to catch pike with a jig in autumn

Jig is a method of fishing that presents bait to a predator in the bottom layer of a reservoir. Therefore, in any body of water, whether it be a river, its backwater, or a lake, it is the bottom level up to half a meter high that is the place to hunt for a toothy predator.

Promising places for jigging pike in the fall are:

• pits and edges;
• places next to the snag;
• near fallen trees;
• next to a wall of coastal vegetation.

Note! The most popular places for jigging in the fall are pits and their surroundings... Moreover, the pike does not stand in the pit itself, but selects places for an ambush at its entrances and exits.

Tackle for pike jig

Jig tackle for pike fishing is no different from tackle for other predators.

Jig rod must have a fast action. The test performance depends on the body of water where you fish. On lakes and other bodies of water with a minimum current, the upper limit of the test range most often does not exceed 20 grams. But on a river with a moderate current and depths of up to 15 meters, the upper test bar can reach up to 50 grams. The length of the rod depends on the fishing method. If fishing occurs from the shore, then the length can reach up to 3.3 m. A boat jig has its own requirements for the rod. The most convenient in this case will be a rod with a length of about 2 meters.

Coil must be balanced with the rod and have high traction characteristics. The laying of the line should be as even and high quality as possible. And the use of braid implies the mandatory use of an aluminum spool on the spool.

In the case of a jig, the vast majority of anglers prefer braid... Although monofilament fishing line also has a right to exist in jig gear. The numbering of the braid depends on the weight of the lures and the fishing conditions. For a stagnant reservoir, the best option would be a braid with a diameter of 0.1 mm, and for a river it is advisable to use a thicker version of about 0.15 mm.

Availability of special leash in pike fishing is a must. The probability of rubbing the fishing line with pike teeth is very high, therefore, when catching a toothy predator, the overwhelming number of anglers use it. Today's market offers a wide variety of leashes. One of the leash options is fluorocarbon option. A leash made of such a material is almost invisible in the water, but it is significantly inferior in strength to other options. Despite the resistance of fluorocarbon to abrasion, sometimes pike teeth fray it. The absolute opposite in terms of characteristics is steel leash... It is more reliable and its quality is beyond doubt. But on the other hand, it is more noticeable and can scare off a toothy predator. Such leashes are easy to make yourself from the first or second guitar string.

Choosing a jig head and bait for autumn jigging for pike

Silicone and foam fish are equipped jig head or cheburashka weight with a hook. The weight of the bait should be chosen so that after two or three turns of the reel, the bait falls to the bottom for about five seconds. With passive biting, it is advisable to reduce the weight of the bait, while the game will be smoother. There is a completely opposite technique - the weight of the bait is specially overestimated so that when it falls, it falls to the bottom with great force and creates a cloud of turbidity.

When fishing for pike with silicone in the fall in a snag, it is absolutely justified to use bullet-head cargo.

Basic jigs can be divided into several categories.

Today's selection of jig lures is so diverse that silicone for pike in the fall can be chosen for every taste. In jig fishing, the use of vibrotails for pike in the fall is the most promising option. This lure is a soft and flexible fish. Silicone bait for pike in the fall, as a rule, has a size of about 10 cm. It is illogical to use smaller lures in autumn fishing, since fishing during this period is primarily aimed at trophies. And in late autumn, in the vicinity of the pits, larger sizes of lures up to 20 cm can be used. Relax Kopyto and Manns Predator are the classic versions of this type of bait - these are legendary lures that will never die. Today, edible silicone of a wide variety of colors has confidently burst into the market, not only for autumn pike, but also for other types of fish.

Another option for rubber for pike in the fall is twister... This is a great option for fishing in tough tight spots included with offset hook, which is hidden in the body of the bait. In addition to the offset hook, the twister can also be equipped with a tee or double. Unflavored twisters are rare today and the market offers a wide variety of flavors. It is popular to use a twister complete with a Moscow rig. Some anglers widely use tuning of silicone lures. An elastic band for a pike in autumn can be equipped with noise chambers and create a rattle effect when playing. The body of the twister can be decorated with pieces of thread or poked with a cut of silicone. Of course, every angler has his own catchy rubber for pike in all seasons, including autumn. The color range of silicone lures is very wide. The assortment should definitely have a natural color - a light belly and a dark back. Sometimes, in the most hopeless moments, poisonous colors are triggered. Color design with glitter is widely popular; such baits have a defiant effect on the predator. In addition to the legendary silicones listed above, examples of catchy silicone baits for pike in the fall are lucky john, Fanatik, Bait Breath, Keitech.

Foam bait very rarely used when fishing for pike. To a greater extent, the foam is intended for catching zander. However, for jig wiring, dragging or for demolition is better suited for foam rubber. And when all the techniques and lures have been tried, then it also makes sense to try drawing the foam.

Spoon Is a classic bait since the middle of the last century. Both the swinging spinner and the front loaded spinner are great for jigging. The lures are suitable for fishing in waters with a clean bottom, because even small vegetation and a small number of shells will be hooked almost immediately. Despite the primitive nature of the spoons, you must definitely have them in your assortment, since there are times when it is the spoons that are shot. There are world famous brands of spinning spoons that the pike has a hard time resisting. These oscillators include ACME, Kuusamo, Mepps.

Video: the best silicone lures for fishing pike in the fall

Jigging technique for pike in autumn

The simplest jig wiring is known to every novice spinner. Two or three turns of the coil and - pause. You can experiment with wiring by changing the number of revolutions and the length of the pause. Long pauses and slow single revolutions it is advisable to use in postings with a passive toothy predator.

After the bait is thrown, it is worth giving it a few seconds lie at the bottom... Sometimes this technique brings a positive result.

Pike is fattened up before winter throughout the entire autumn period, therefore, in most cases, standard jigging and its modifications are enough. In addition to standard jig wires, there is also a certain a series of auxiliary postings:

• zigzag;
• pendulum;
• for demolition;
• dragging along the bottom.

A separate type of jig can be called vertical flashing... With this method of fishing, the spinning player is rafted on a boat and hits the bottom of the reservoir with a jig bait. In this case, a short rod with a round coil of the Nevskaya type is used.

Video: technique and tactics of autumn jig fishing for pike

Features of jigging pike from the shore, boat and at night

Both from the shore and from the boat jig fishing tactics is reduced to fishing for promising places.

Jigging pike from the boat in autumn, it is many times more promising, as it allows you to fish any point of the reservoir. And the presence of an echo sounder significantly increases the possibilities for a spinning boatman.

Video: Shore Jig Fishing for Pike in Autumn

Coastal fishing less promising, as it requires the angler to overcome long distances along the coast. No wonder they say "the wolf's feet are fed" - this is just about the case of coastal jig.

In both boat and coastal fishing, success is guaranteed if promising places are known that have already brought catches.

Video: Fishing for pike with a jig in the fall from a boat

Many anglers fish with a jig at night... By attaching a firefly to the tip of the rod, you can qualitatively control the wiring and track bites.

By the way! In addition to the tackle itself and a set of baits, there is one more device necessary for an autumn jig spinning player - this is hook... It is almost impossible to drag a trophy toothy predator into a boat without a hook.

Conclusion

When fishing for pike, do not forget about weather... A toothy predator can completely refuse the proposed baits if the atmospheric conditions do not suit her. In particular sudden jumps in atmospheric pressure are able to completely eliminate the activity of the pike. Slight cloudiness and light drizzle - here perfect pike weather.

So, jigging for pike in the fall is the most popular type of fishing at this time of the year. And with a high probability, fishing for pike with a vibrotail in the fall can bring a trophy specimen that will be remembered for the rest of your life.