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Lure fishing technique
Fishing with soft lures brings good results when looking for perch. Different types of soft lures can be used, such as shads, finess or creatures mounted on lead heads. They are ideal for prospecting the bottom or intermediate zones. The animation can be linear, pulling or even "Ned rig", allowing great adaptability.
The drop shot is an extremely effective and subtle technique for prospecting specific areas or stimulating wary perch. It consists in keeping the lure suspended just above the bottom by slightly shaking the rod.
Fishing with metal lures such as vibrating blades, spintails or jigs is very well suited to autumn-winter or for targeting large perch. These different lures allow you to fish slowly close to the bottom and trigger attacks.
Swimming fish are fished with small crankbaits, jerkbaits or minnows (45-60 mm preferred), to give you the chance to explore all water layers and cover as much ground as possible.
For surface lures, stickbaits and poppers are best used in spring or summer when perch are hunting close to the surface. Especially when they are close to weed beds or schools of fry.
Perch can also be fished with spoons, spinners or wobblers. Classic and effective, this fishing technique works all year round. This technique is easy to use when you're just starting out and allows you to sweep large surfaces.
Fishing with natural bait
Perch can also be fished with natural baits. Worms, small fish (used as livebait) and crayfish are often very effective. They can be used simply mounted on a hook or presented under a float to control depth.
A few practical tips for perch fishing
Adapt the fineness of your equipment (rod, braid or fine nylon, discreet fluorocarbon leaders) to improve feel and discretion.
Vary the speed and type of animation, with frequent breaks, especially with swimming fish and crankbaits.
Target preferred perch habitats such as shallow, grassy areas, substrate edges, various structures (dead wood, bridge piers), or any that may harbor schools of fry.
Each technique can be adapted to the position and activity of the fish, to maximize your chances of catching perch of all sizes.
