How Do You Put A Float Rig On A Perch?

PERCH FISHING RIG | HOW TO TIE A PERCH FLOAT RIG

1. Lock the float in position with two BB shot.
2. Tie a double overhand loop knot in the end of the mainline.
3. Cut off 45cm of 4lb clear line to make the hooklength.
4. Next, tie a simple double over-hand loop in the end of the mono hooklength.

What depth of water do perch like?

Perch prefer to spawn in shallower water of between 3 and 10 feet with an optimal water depth of 6 feet.

What depth do perch feed at?

The best spots for big yellow perch may be inshore near shallow breaks or in water as deep as 30ft / 9m, but most gather near underwater structures such as rocks, weed beds or channels. Check these structures, and if perch aren’t schooling there, drift with a bottom-bouncing bait rig until one turns up.

What depth should I float fish?

You want to set the depth of your float so that the bait is 8 to 16 inches off the bottom of the river because that puts the bait right in the fish’s face. The closer the bait is to the fish the more likely it will eat it. You can use your float and bait to detect the bottom.

What is the best bait for float fishing?

Two personal favourite baits to fish under a float is the ever faithful “golden grain” sweet corn and a big bunch of wriggling maggots! With these choices, you may on occasion end up catching other species, but a big carp caught on the humble maggot is certainly a catch to cherish.

How far should a bobber be from the hook?

1 to 2 feet
For the bobber, a smaller one is more sensitive and offers less resistance to the fish so it can eat your bait easily. Finally, a short distance between the bobber and the hook (1 to 2 feet, normally) gets your worm in front of many fish yet keeps your hook from snagging the bottom.

How far should the weight be from the hook?

Tie a hook on the end of your fishing line with one of your fishing knots. Pinch one or two small split shot sinkers to your main line about 6-12 inches from the hook to add a bit of weight to your line (this will keep your bait suspended vertically).

Where does the bobber go on a fishing line?

Place your bobber 6-12″ from your rod tip and make sure your line is not wrapped around your rod. Before you cast, look behind you to be sure no one else is there. Also, check for trees and bushes that can get in your way.

What is the best bait for perch?

Perch fishing with worms tends to produce the best results, but maggots, prawns and lobworms are also amongst the best bait for catching perch. You can also try feeding the perch, spreading some maggots over the area you intend to fish. But don’t go overboard as perch are small and can fill themselves up quickly.

What time of day is best for perch fishing?

Perch fishing is usually best in the early morning or evening hours during late spring and early summer and late afternoon or evening in late summer. In autumn, both morning and late afternoon-evening provide excellent fishing. In the natural lakes, the best fishing is usually from late summer until late fall.

What size hooks for perch?

size 4 to 8
Hooks. Bait hooks ranging from size 4 to 8 are ideal for most of the baits used for perch fishing. Some prefer hooks on the larger side because they are easier to remove and less likely to be swallowed.

What month is best for perch fishing?

During late spring and early summer, early morning and early evening hours are best. During late summer, late afternoon and evening is best. In autumn, the best times are morning, and late afternoon evening. During the winter, the low light of late afternoon-evening is good.

What is a good size perch?

Re: What size perch you keep
I find that 9-11 are the best keepers. 12+ the rib cage gets a lot more rugged and they’re hard to clean, and you don’t get that much more meat from a 13 than from an 11. Big ones are great for a picture, but 9-11 is ideal for eating.

Should I float fish on the bottom?

Bait presentation
Fish do not always feed on the bottom. For different reasons at different times of the year, fish can be near the surface or in mid-water. A float can be used to set the bait at a particular depth, not just on the bottom.

Do you use a float with a lure?

Lures tend to go to their one depth range and then you need to switch lures to go to another. Floats are completely adjustable to fish the entire water column. You can fish bait on a float very slowly. The bait’s natural movement or scent will trigger more takes from fish than plastic or rubber.

How much line do you need for float fishing?

If you are just looking to do some general float fishing on rivers and canals, then a 12 or 13ft match rod should suit you fine. You will need a small reel loaded with around 3 to 6 lbs of line. If you are going tench or carp fishing, then a 12ft power float rod with a reel of 6 to 8lbs will be required.

Should you fish top or bottom?

Keep your bait in the fish zone.
Either fish the top or the bottom. When deeper than 8 to 10 feet, always fish on the bottom, not close, but on the bottom whenever possible. The exxception to this rule is when crappie and white bass might “suspend” off the bottom. The same is true when largemouth bass are chasing shad.

Can I use a spinning rod for float fishing?

You can use a spinning rod for float fishing. Still, you’ll find your casting accuracy and general bait presentation will suffer, leading to a lower catch rate. Spinning rods are stiffer and shorter than float rods, meaning they don’t cope well with casting very light weights like you would see when fishing a waggler.

Where do you put the weight and bobber on a fishing line?

How to Put a Bobber on a Fishing Line

1. 1 Thread your line through the reel and rod.
2. 2 Tie your hook to the end of the line.
3. 3 Attach a sinker above the hook.
4. 4 Choose the smallest bobber that stays afloat.
5. 5 Place a fixed bobber 3–4 ft (0.91–1.22 m) above your hook.
6. 6 Clip the bottom of the bobber to the line.

Should I fish with a bobber?

Is it better to fish with or without a bobber? If fishing live bait for trout, panfish, and bullheads, or you want to suspend your bait off the bottom, a bobber is beneficial to most fishermen. If you are fishing large bait for bigger fish or fishing on the bottom, a bobber can be detrimental to your fishing success.