perch gamble
Perch fishing can be a lively affair. Once a school of the prickly fellows has been found, it often happens in quick succession. And the best thing about it: the striped predators not only look good on the fishing rod, they are also a delight in the kitchen! And: you can learn to gamble for perch in a matter of minutes. A 2,10 to 2,40 meter long rod with a casting weight of 10 to 30 grams, a small stationary reel spooled with 0,10 millimeter thin braid and a gambler weighing around 20 grams on a 25 monofilament leader - that's all you need.
Zockers are nothing more than miniature jigging lures. This method is also reminiscent of classic cod jigging in salt water - just much more delicate. Zockers are made of metal and are therefore very heavy despite being only around 8 centimeters long. The Zocker is reminiscent of the natural prey of perch: slim young fish such as perch, smelt, whitefish, roach and ruffe.
Using the depth sounder to find fish
The special thing about this fishing method is that the bait is offered directly under the boat and not cast out. Simply fishing into the blue is not very effective, however. First, the perch must be found. The safest way to do this is with a depth sounder. You don't need a high-end device to track down a school of perch. Perch displays on the screen are characterized by towering peaks above a cloud of bait fish. This display is often called a "Christmas tree display" among anglers. The boat must now be stopped above this point. You let the bait sink to the bottom and then crank it to the depth at which you have spotted the perch. Now the simple but effective guidance of the bait begins. To do this, the bait is accelerated upwards with a jerk, then it should tumble downwards on a loose (!) line. And from the beginning: accelerate the bait... Perch love these jagged bait movements, especially in warm water. Nevertheless, try out what form the fish are in on the day. Sometimes short movements are more effective, sometimes meter-long movements. After the first few bites you have certainty and figured out the strategy for the day.
Peter Hail!