March – April is probably the best period for productive pike fishing on spinning tackle. For many spinning fishermen, it is March that brings trophy specimens of pike, which can weigh from 5 kilograms or more. It is these days of spring, that is, in March – April, the probability of catching a trophy specimen of a toothy predator is very large, because at this time she has an incredible brutal appetite, manifested in greedy bites and chases for any proposed lures
The cause of such phenomenal pike activity is the pre spawning zhor, which in most cases begins in March.
As a rule, the season of March pike fishing can be considered open two weeks after the ice has disappeared from the reservoirs, because it is only when the water becomes fully open that the predator begins to actively feed, hunting for any proposed food. And when the ice finally disappears on the reservoir, the toothy hunter comes out of the pits and places of the winter parking to feed and stock up with the necessary energy for successful spawning. At this time, the predator is found in almost all places of the reservoir, and in shallow waters and in places where the depth does not exceed 2 meters.
Despite the fact that in the first days of spring pike is very hungry and active, if you do not take into account all the features and rules of spring fishing, the result may be unsatisfactory.
And so, the first thing to take into account with every pike catch in March is the choice of a place for fishing. Yes, the final result of fishing may depend on the chosen place. Despite the fact that after the melting of ice in the first days of spring, the predator is found almost everywhere, it is best to look for it in shallow water and in places near the coastline, because before spawning it rolls right here.
Second, do not forget to take into account weather conditions – atmospheric pressure, air temperature, relative humidity and others. Everyone knows that the pike does not like drastic changes in the weather, so you need to wait for a period of stability and harmony in the weather, and only then you can confidently go fishing.
Next, you will need to find an effective and suitable bait for springtime, because summer or autumn baits are no longer effective during the March fishing season.
The bait must comply with the conditions in which fishing will take place. It is best to pick up small lures, which can be playful wobblers like Rattlin, twisters, jerkbaits or small lures.
Color and coloring do not play a role. The main thing that the bait was playful and compact.
The type of wiring is also a very important aspect that needs to be taken into account for any spinning fishing for pike, whether it is March in the first days of spring, whether it is summer or autumn.
It’s best to use slow wiring with short pauses and twitches. Do not allow the bait to be deeply immersed in water, because at this time the pike comes to the upper layers of the reservoir after the peaceful fish that swims up in search of solar heat and food.
And in the end, do not forget to experiment with the choice of bait or wiring, because there is no better adviser than professional fishing experience. Successful fishing for you!
