Catching grayling in the spring with a spinning rod

How to catch grayling?

Grayling lives in clean reservoirs, the bottom of which is pebble or pebble-sand. The water in fish habitats is saturated with oxygen. Since the predator loves cold water, the higher it rises, the further the grayling moves away from this area.

There are 3 main methods of fishing:

  • Fly fishing.
  • Spinning, using a fly.
  • Float rod.

Grayling can be caught on a float if such a fish is standing in an area with a calm current. For fishing, a fishing rod is suitable, working with the help of a main fishing line, a transparent float, a leash, and also a small barb.

Lures for hunting grayling

The fish's habitats are not rich in food, so grayling eats almost everything that has energy value. Fish cannot be called particularly picky in their choice of food. She usually eats:

  • Insect larvae.
  • Shellfish.
  • Rachkov.

The advantage for the fisherman is that the grayling bite occurs quickly, almost instantly. Grayling has excellent eyesight, so it is necessary to interest it with the help of bait, the color of which imitates the natural coloring. Many anglers prefer to use artificial baits because they are practical and convenient. Deki Orka baits completely imitate natural ones. The products are made of high-strength, but at the same time soft silicone, they can withstand mechanical damage and bites, due to which they can be used several times. This is why spinners especially love them. Many baits are hand-painted: they are beautiful and very attractive to fish.

When fishing with a spinning rod, oscillating spoons and small wobblers are most often used. Spoons can come in different colors and shapes. You need to choose them depending on the spinning hunting conditions. Wobblers must be maneuverable, work well in the upper layer of reservoirs at a depth of 2 to 2.5 meters, it is better to choose products no larger than 75 mm. The color can be any: plain, multi-colored, with glitter. After rain, you can catch grayling using a very bright wobbler, as the water level rises and the river becomes muddy.

Fishing calendar by fishing season

The calendar is divided into seasons:

  • In January it is at the depth of the river and bites quite poorly.
  • In February, everything depends solely on weather conditions.
  • In March it is in a transition period, but the beginning of March will be unsuccessful for catching this fish.
  • In April, the fish are not entirely active, but they can already be caught in rivers where strong currents prevail. Use worms as bait. In the second half of April the angles will be much better.
  • In May, fishing will entirely depend on whether the ice melts.
    An artificial fly is a very effective bait for grayling
    in a pond or not. In the second half of May, you can catch it using artificial flies, which will imitate natural ones.
  • In June the bite will get better.
  • The peak begins in July when the fish become active. This is explained by the fact that many insects appear that she will hunt.
  • In August, activity will continue at the same level.
  • In September, grayling begins to go deeper and hide in holes.
  • In October it is caught using bottom tackle, in pits.
  • In November, activity subsides. Fishing is becoming increasingly difficult.
  • In December, the bite becomes practically inactive, and it descends to the deep bottom.

Tips for catching grayling

Grayling is a fish of the salmon family with excellent taste. Weighs about 1 kg or more. This is a predator with appropriate habits: careful, sees well, behaves very carefully. The indiscriminate nature of grayling in food makes it easier to catch. It happily bites on almost any bait. Basically, the fish feeds on fry, insects, larvae, and other food. The main condition is that the food should be small in size.

There is no ideal time to catch grayling. However, according to experienced fishermen, it is better to start hunting in the morning, when the weather is sunny, calm, or during the day.

With a few helpful tips, you can make your fishing more productive. Here are recommendations for fishermen:

  • For effective hooking, the line must be constantly tensioned. When hooking, you should act carefully, without making unnecessary movements.
  • It should be remembered that grayling is a very cautious fish. Therefore, you need to move silently, hide and camouflage yourself if possible, so as not to scare off the prey.
  • Fish swim in schools: after catching one grayling, you can continue the hunt, hoping for a productive catch.

For a good hunting result, it is important to choose the right place, fishing technique and, of course, tackle, fishing line, and bait. Deki Orka products are the best helpers in catching all types of predators, including grayling.

Tackle for fishing grayling with flies

The fisherman can choose the appropriate gear based on his preferences; there are no requirements for a specific type. Beginner grayling hunters are recommended to use a fly fishing rod with a simple tackle design. The presence of the basic elements: a rod, for example, a Bolognese, a reel, fishing line, bait, makes it possible to start fishing, although you cannot do without mastering the casting technique. You should not choose heavy gear, which will lead to wrist pain. The optimal average weight of the rod is 350 g plus the weight of the reel.


Fly fishing rod

Gear that was previously used for hunting other inhabitants of water bodies is being re-equipped for grayling fishing. The purpose of the rig is to deliver the bait to the selected location.

Before choosing a fishing rod, you should decide what kind of fish and in what conditions you intend to fish. Hunting for large specimens and the presence of underwater plants require high-quality fishing gear. It’s worth studying the TOP middle-class fly fishing rods to choose the optimal model.

Spinning rod for fly fishing

Fans of spinning fishing who know how to equip a fishing rod catch predators throughout the open water season.

It is often possible to catch fish with a fly fishing spinning rod equipped with an inertial reel and a heavy float that acts as a sinker. Notifications about bites from the float are not required; it is necessary for making long casts, as accurate as possible.

The technique of fly fishing is to imitate the behavior of insects, to which the predator must react. The art of the fisherman lies in the realism of the presentation and the skill of casting. Gambling hunting involves the use of an elongated spinning rod.

In specific situations, casting distance may vary. An important factor is the absence of interference in progress on the surface. The cutting time is determined visually.

The equipment required for spinning is unusual. In addition to a special attachment, the required elements are a fly cord, backing, and a leash.

The semi-fly fishing technique is distinguished by the provision of wiring. Fishing using the bombard method is characterized by long-distance deliveries of ultra-light bait using Sbirullino-type floats.

Ultralight spinning rods are also suitable for fishing. No special wiring is required with it; the hunter’s task is to monitor the bites and hook in time.


Fly fishing gear diagram

Inertia coil

Fishermen in practice use both inertial and inertialess reels. The specific choice is determined by the fishing conditions, knowledge, and preferences of the hunter. The inertial version is more often used, since a light stroke does not create noise, it is easier to release the line by pressing the reel with a finger. The inertial reel allows the bait to float freely with the current. Experienced fishermen use additional spools.

fishing line

Grayling is known for its tenacity when fishing. The fighting fish resists despite the average weight of only 250 g; it may seem to the fisherman that there is a predator of at least 1 kg on the hook. Taking into account the nature of the individual, the correct selection of strong fishing line is required. It is recommended to use the monofilament version, since the elongation is better than that of fluorocarbon or cord. This quality helps to dampen the jerking of the fish during resistance. The shock absorption factor and soft rod will not allow the catch to fall off.

The suitable diameter of the main line is 0.24 - 0.3 mm. The leash can be made of fluorocarbon, 20 cm long, with a cross-section of 0.18 - 0.2 mm.

Tackle: “sleigh”, “boat” or “torpedo”

One of the ancient fishing techniques, unfairly forgotten, although the effectiveness of the gear is still maintained at a high level in different waters. Popular names convey the appearance of the floating gear. For manufacturing, any material that does not sink in water is required. Modern fishermen often use polystyrene foam or pieces of plywood. The design can be of any complexity - “catamaran ships” are made from one or several hulls. You will need a spinning rod of increased rigidity, an inertial type reel, and leashes of different diameters in the amount of 4-6 pieces. The leashes need to be attached at a distance of about 80 cm from each other. The casting of the tackle should be far, so that nothing interferes with free movement.


"Boat" for grayling

The floating structure floats downstream. Leads of various lengths are tied to the main strong cord, which allows all flies to touch the surface of the water. An exciting fishing method is used to catch large fish, which are usually very cautious.

Pull or bale

One of the ancient fishing techniques, feeding on the surface of a reservoir. The process involves two fishermen located on opposite banks. Everyone has a spinning rod, between which there is a fishing line, or “stave”, with long leashes, at least a meter, usually used up to three pieces. The line must be kept taut without bending.

Slow movement along the bank against the current is required. One angler is casting a fishing line, the other is fishing for a caught grayling. When dragging, when a bite occurs, you need to perform the hook synchronously. The diameter of the main line is 0.25–0.3 mm.


Catching with a drag

What are the benefits of silicone baits?

There are baits made of different materials on the market today. Silicone baits are considered the best. Deki Orka models are made from this material. The technology for creating the silicone itself is kept strictly secret, which makes them unique.

Deki Orka lures combine softness, strength, durability and excellent design. Many are hand painted by professional artists. These are great floaters where every detail has been worked out.

Silicone baits have many features. They:

  • Elastic. Lures are comfortable due to their plasticity and softness. They are convenient to put on a hook. The fish does not immediately understand that this is not real bait.
  • Maneuverable. One of the most important parameters for baits. Thanks to the maneuverability of the bait, you can cast far and easily imitate the game of a predator, attracting the attention of the fish.
  • Durable. Silicone baits withstand scratches, bites, mechanical stress, and damage.

Another plus for the buyer is the affordable price of bait, which makes it possible to purchase in large quantities. Despite possible similarities with analogues from other manufacturers, Orka baits are unique. Each bait has its own feature that distinguishes it from similar ones.

Types of Deki Orka baits

The catalog contains baits of different colors and shapes. Here are some of them:

  • Buckler Tail. Twister, which is produced in sizes 50, 90, 110 mm. An improved version of the classic Orka twister. The difference is that this model has a more streamlined body and modified tail geometry. You can choose bait weighing 0.6 g, 3 g and 4.5 g. The bait will do an excellent job of catching any predatory fish, including grayling.
  • Classic Tail. The classic version of the twister is suitable for beginners and experienced fishermen. Made from durable silicone. Like all Orka lures, it is hand-painted. It is distinguished by a rounded cross-section and ribbed notches. Looks like an artificial larva. Thanks to the special shape of the vibrating tail, it allows you to create vibrations even with minor movements, thereby attracting fish.
  • Hummer Tail. Available in three sizes: 70, 100, 120 mm. Weighs little: from 1.5 to 5g. Can be plain or with glitter. It has a hard but thin tail. The shape resembles a fish and a large worm. Thanks to the cylindrical guide on the back, snags on algae and other obstacles in the pond are eliminated.
  • Oscar. The bait is resistant to mechanical damage. Thanks to hand painting, it creates an imitation of live fish, which attracts the attention of grayling. Oscar is a vibrotail. The special shape of the tail resembles a fork. Creates vibrations of low amplitude and high frequency. Even with average wiring it starts to work.
  • Mermaid. Hybrid shad-twister with a strong, dense body. It is easy to attach to the hook and has a flexible ribbon-shaped tail. Allows you to create spectacular animations and strong vibrations even with slow wiring. Suitable for catching predators, including grayling, in fresh or salt water. Available in four sizes: 70, 100, 120, 150 mm and 24 designer colors. Weighs from 1.5 to 11 g.
  • Phoenix. Another universal bait for predators, imitation fry. Designed by artist and experienced spinner Krstic Jovica. Along the entire length of the bait there is a special pocket where you can hide a hook, flavors in the form of a gel or liquid. Thanks to its special design, it does not cling to vegetation in the water.
  • Gegula. A bait for catching predators, which makes specific powerful, but at the same time slow vibrations in the water. Allows you to create spectacular animations that attract predators. Suitable for catching grayling, allows you to fish in water with a slow current, as well as in areas with a strong one.

In the Deki Orka assortment, everyone will find bait that suits their wishes.

Description of equipment


Most often, oblong-shaped sinkers are used, but in clean places you can put a more “sensitive” drop.
The main elements of a classic jig rig are the following parts:

  1. An oblong or teardrop-shaped lead sinker weighing from 8-10 to 20-22 grams.
  2. One or two winding rings connected to each other. In this case, a sinker is attached to one of them, and a hook is attached to the second.
  3. Single hook. In heavily cluttered, snarled areas, offset hooks are used. In areas with a relatively flat, clean bottom, simple ones with a long forearm are used.
  4. Jig baits made of neutrally buoyant silicone.

The assembled installation is attached directly to the main fishing line or cord using an additional swivel attached to the second ring. If the main object of fishing is pike, the equipment is secured to a leash made of tungsten cable or thin string tied to the main fishing line. For cautious pike perch, leashes made of transparent fluorocarbon fishing line are often used.


In addition to the classic equipment, most often used by sports fishermen, there is a slightly improved jig rig.

This type consists of the following parts:

  • Rod-shaped or drop-shaped sinker weighing up to 20-22 grams;
  • Large, durable carabiner (clasp) No. 0-1 with a swivel;
  • Single hook (offset or simple);
  • Twister, vibrotail, crustacean.

A significant difference between this type of equipment, compared to the classic one, is the replacement of the winding rings with a clasp. This improvement allows you to quickly replace sinkers and silicone fish.

Deki Orka lures: why is it better to choose them?

For more than 25 years, Deki Orka has been producing baits from high-quality silicone according to its original design. Features of baits:

  • Stylish, unusual color. Professional artists work on the design of the lures.
  • Special silicone composition. Lures are flexible and durable. The spinning fisherman enjoys fishing because the baits do not slip off the hook, do not tear, and withstand mechanical stress.
  • Affordable prices. With high quality, Deki Orka maintains reasonable prices for baits. Discounts apply for bulk orders.

Due to the ability to withstand several bites, purchasing products is always worth it. Lures serve for a long time and delight the owner. Each bait has a unique color, ergonomic shape, and design, which makes fishing effective. The catalog assortment is constantly updated.

For more detailed information, call or request a call back. The manager will contact you for consultation, answer any questions, and help you place your first order. Happy fishing!

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