Perch Fishing Secrets For Catching A Ton

Perch fishing is very popular for several reasons. For one thing, they are one of the easiest species of fish to catch. This makes them the prefect species for children, the elderly or anyone learning to fish for the first time. Another reason they are so popular is because they are very tasty. The only drawback is the fact that it takes several fish to make a meal because their average size is about two pounds.

If you are interested in only fishing for the fun of it without pressure or without needing to spend a lot of money on equipment, then perch fishing is for you. The main thing you need is a good quality medium action rod combined with a good casting or spinning reel. Add a bobber or sinker and your bait and you are ready to get started.

Tackle Used to Catch Perch

If you want to catch a ton of perch, one of the main things that you need to know is that you must use a small sharp hook. The perch has a small mouth that is not as strong as many other species. A large hook will pull right through its mouth. The best hook sizes to use for perch fishing are 14, 12 and 10. You will also get the best results from using 4 to 8 pound test line. It is recommended that you use a light to medium rod for the best results and a stiff rod seems to work better than a flimsy one.

Young perch will feed off of zooplankton, small crustaceans and insects. As the perch mature they add crabs, worms, shrimp, larval insects, other fish eggs and smaller fish to their diet. The perch can be a very aggressive species that will hit your line hard but sometimes they will be picky. When they are in a finicky mood it will be harder to detect their bite but if you are paying attention you will feel it. A nice presentation of the bait will encourage the perch to give in and take your offer, even when they are being picky.

When it comes to which bait to use live bait always seems to work the best. Use worms, shrimp and insects to fish for perch. It is best to use small pieces of bait so the perch won't steal it and swim away. When using artificial baits the shiny metallic ones will get the attention of the perch the best. Go for the bright shiny spoons and metallic plastic minnows. If you go ice fishing the best baits to use are wax worms, minnows and maggots.

It is a good idea to experiment with different tackle and baits to see which ones work the best for you. You never know exactly what kind of mood the perch will be in so you can usually get better results by trying a variety of different things while you are out. It is recommended that you do check your fishing line often to look for damage and weak spots to prevent the line from breaking when you are trying to reel in the fish.