What baits are used to catch asp? How he hunts and where to look for him. The importance of fisherman’s camouflage when catching asp with a spinning rod.
This swift and furious predator is also called the corsair of the water depths. Apparently, the name was given for its pirate essence and proud disposition. Asp is a snob and a scrupulous aristocrat among other fish brethren. He is careful, never rushes at anything, and will not take the bait if he sees a person. And the robber is still that...
How does an asp hunt?
It crashes like silver lightning into a school of small fish and deafeningly beats its tail among the frolicking bleaks, caps, roaches and other young fish that have come out to bask in the sun. It is not known for certain whether he kills this little fish with cannon-like blows from his tail, lethally or to the point of unconsciousness, but he causes a terrible commotion. The fish splash around in panic, falling into the wide and toothless mouth of the asp. And above this carnage, seagulls circle and scold shrilly, picking out stunned or crushed fish on the water. The water is boiling... It’s not for nothing that such places are called boilers.
Peculiarities of asp behavior in summer
Having spawned, the asp remains in the bottom layer for several more weeks. Then, as the water warms up, it rises to the surface. In our regions, this stage falls in early to mid-May. Once in the upper horizon, the sheresper remains there until the beginning of autumn, feeding on bleak, juvenile chub and algae. We have already written here how to catch asp in the spring.
The most active feeding of the predator is observed in June and July. It is constantly present in the upper layers, as evidenced by the powerful splashes and turns displayed on the surface of the water. The asp's peak feeding period occurs at dawn. Sheresper hunts until sunset, but with darkness it stops feeding and rests until the morning.
In the early hours the asp is also active. He hunts for small fish until the scorching sun begins to get hot. Then its “ardor” subsides, only isolated outbursts and attacks are observed, which are short-lived and not so violent.
Fishing for asp in the summer is most effective on clear, sunny days with a weak wind, leaving slight ripples on the surface of the water. In cloudy weather or rain, the sheresper is inactive, therefore it responds sluggishly to the offered spoons and wobblers. In bad weather, only advanced spinning anglers with many years of experience in fishing for this representative of the ichthyofauna can tempt him to grab him.
The asp remains in the upper horizon until the steady cold snaps that occur after the “Indian summer.” This period falls approximately in mid-September. Then the fish switches to the autumn feeding mode, sinking into the thickness or to the bottom. Read how the October asp bites here.
A bottom fishing rod is a universal tackle that allows you to catch any fish, including predatory ones. The asp is a cautious fish and the tackle should be equipped with the thinnest line possible that can withstand the blows of the asp. A leash with several hooks is tied to the end of the fishing line. As a rule, the length of the leash is within 1 meter. A heavy sinker should be attached to the end of the fishing line, which could hold the tackle in one place in a strong current. To rig a leash, you can use No. 8 hooks with a long shank.
Catching asp requires caution!
If the hunt for asp takes place on a small river, then the camouflage of the fisherman is very important. You need a camouflage suit that matches the color of the area and time of year. Spinning casts should be made while hiding behind bushes and without going ashore where the sun is behind you . A cautious asp will not take the most attractive bait if he sees or hears an angler.
Devons
At some point in time, the Devon was considered the most lethal asp spoon. And this despite the fact that it was created for salmon fishing. Currently, there are several basic modifications that have a certain impact on the behavior of this bait in water.
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The main differences relate primarily to design nuances:
- fastening of blades, their number
- center of gravity
The blades can be either rigidly fixed to the body or as a separate element. The first option is classic, but now such Devons are extremely rare on sale. The obvious disadvantage of this design is the twisting of the fishing line, but with the use of braided cords, it is less relevant.
A feature of the second option is often a micro-bearing, which significantly facilitates rotation. Most often it is made of titanium. However, if fishing takes place in the shallows and the Devon regularly comes into contact with the sandy bottom, the hole with the bearing becomes clogged and the Devon becomes unusable, since it is quite difficult to get rid of grains of sand.
Lures with two multi-directional blades were designed to reduce line twist. The additional propeller has practically no effect on the fish, but baits with this feature are worth keeping in mind.
The center of gravity can be either shifted forward or backward. This partly affects the flight characteristics, but most of all it affects the flight horizon. Thus, the back-loaded Devonian comes to the surface faster.
The main wiring of Devons is fast and uniform. Casts must be made either upstream or at an upward angle. In this case, the speed is very high, but the asp reacts properly. And here, as for turntables, precise operation of the blades is necessary, since the dimensions relative to the body are small, more water pressure is required for them to start working.
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It is almost impossible to predict in advance what will catch an asp better in a particular situation. In this case, it is important to tune in to the result and combine retrieves, feed, speed in every possible way, and also vary the type of bait. And if fishing takes place in popular asp places, then it’s definitely worth moving away from established patterns for that particular place. And not only in terms of tactics, but also in the choice of bait - all this gives positive results.
- Shallow shoals, spits, riffles and other areas with medium or fast current, sandy or pebble bottom structure.
- High steep cliffs with sharp edges, a hard bottom, the presence of pockets and other shelters from strong currents.
- Snags, wells, single flooded trees.
Wobblers
Starting in spring and throughout the summer, asps can be caught well with small minnow wobblers. Moreover, they are often caught together with large chub. These are baits no more than three to five centimeters long, sinking and floating, depending on fishing conditions and current. The most famous are the sinking Rigge, Tackle House Buffet, and floating Owner. Each wobbler has to be selected and found to be catchable experimentally. The only way…
Equipment for catching chub in August
For chub hunting, light spinning rods with a test range from 2 grams to 8 grams are suitable. The tips should be very sensitive, instantly responding to careful bites. Inertia-free reels of sizes from 1000 to 2500 are mounted on the forms with the fishing line evenly laid, braid and a fluocarbon leader are attached. For baits the following are used:
• Cranks 2-5 centimeters long, floating wobblers;
• Rotating wobblers up to 8 centimeters long;
• Bombards with front sights;
• Vibrating tails, twisters no more than 5 centimeters long.
Oscillators and turntables
Sometimes old, proven oscillating spoons catch asps quite well, especially on small forest rivers, in holes behind rifts. Usually these are small and narrow white baits. It is precisely such small spoons that can bring all the prey on some fast river, meanwhile, rich in asp and chub. One day, quite unexpectedly, on the forest river Bolshaya Kokshaga in the area of the Argamachinskaya pier, a real bacchanalia took place in a grassy riverbed for several days. Among the thickets of water lilies, in places that seemed completely unsuitable for the asp, his famous fight began. And only small narrow vibrators were able to be guided along the corridors-channels among the water lilies. And the asp, like swift silver lightning, rushed at these nondescript store-bought spoons, which few river predators had previously paid attention to.
Small white spinners of the first numbers can also bring success, but chub are more often caught on them.
What to use to catch asp in July?
The asp belongs to the carp breed, and you can find it on the rifts. When going fishing, many anglers do not take some things into account. In addition, to choose the right gear, you also need to choose the right place.
You can determine where exactly the asp is located by tracking the “fight” of the fry of this predatory fish. Most of all, the asp likes to live where there are some kind of bottom anomalies.
Most often these are:
- Rifles.
- Whirlpools that form around free-standing stones.
- The asp loves to live where there is a current. Otherwise, it is unlikely that you will be able to catch this predatory fish.
The asp prefers currents, clean water and shallow places where the fish that it feeds on love to live. Anglers can catch this river inhabitant only in such turbulent places.
In places where there are large ponds, reservoirs or reservoirs, fishermen most often use navigators. With their help, you can accurately determine where exactly the places where the asp lives are located.
It is also necessary to take into account the weather when you go fishing for asp. This fish is very sensitive to climate change. In summer, it is best to catch asp using a spinning rod, and especially in July.
In July, the asp most often lives in shallow water, as it looks for food after spawning.
The principle of catching asp using a spinning rod
The fishing principle consists of spinning throws to the splash and into asp pots. Usually they throw the bait behind the cauldron, passing it through the flickering of silver sparks of a frightened bleak and the slaps of an asp’s tail.
On large rivers, catching asp can also be successful using wobblers, but there you don’t even have to throw them on a splash or into a pot. Often the wobbler simply floats downstream and then pulls itself up against the river currents, causing the bait to play in a prowling manner, very active and attractive to a gambling predator. Often in asp areas, the wobbler, returning to the boat, crosses more than one cauldron boiling with small fish. And then the asp’s grip is very possible.
Characteristics of asp spinners
An asp spinner is an artificial bait for fish that resembles a metal plate equipped with one or more hooks. It can be made from various materials.
During the production process they use:
- bronze;
- aluminum;
- brass;
- stainless steel and other materials.
As a rule, bright shades of material, such as red, yellow, and silver, are used to catch a predator.
Manufacturers produce a large number of spinners that are designed for catching sheresper.
Rotating type baits are often used, which have a number of differences in:
- petal shape;
- loading
According to the load, baits are produced in a front-loaded variety, rear-loaded and without weight.
The outlines of the petals of spinners can be:
- oval;
- elongated;
- elongated oval.
When selecting the weight of the device, it is important to take into account the weight of the fish being hunted quietly. When fishing in shallow water, it is better to purchase an asp spinner with a minimum sinker weight. If you plan to fish on rivers with strong currents, you should give preference to weighted models.
In order to return with a good catch, it is important to follow the recommendations of experienced fishermen, which are presented below:
- for asp fishing, it is better to use spinners with elongated petals;
- You should not give preference to too heavy loads, this will complicate the process of casting bait;
- To ensure stable play in the current, you should purchase devices of a compact size.
It is also worth considering that heavy baits are intended for use during winter fishing. For fishing in the warm season, it is advisable to select small spoons for asp, the weight of which does not exceed 15 g. Such a device can be cast at a distance of 85-90 m from the coastline.
Lures for deep fishing
At greater depths, oscillating spoons are also used, but they are heavier . These include castmasters. Closer to autumn, jigs are used more often and jigs are used for vertical lures. Sometimes additional baits are placed above a heavy jig - wabiki made of goat hair.
What to use to catch asp in August?
August is the most interesting time to catch asp.
And this is interesting because this is one of the most difficult activities.
In order to catch an asp in August, you need to study all its habits at this time.
Asp is one of the most capricious fish. The asp is also very careful, but this does not mean that he is very scared.
When this predatory fish is looking for a food source, it is very careful and careful.
In extreme cases, he allows fishermen to approach him.
This is precisely the main reason why it is best to catch asp in August by long-distance casting.
Asp leads a sedentary lifestyle. But this does not become an obstacle when he decides to go out to “hunt” throughout the pond.
It is best to go out to catch asp in August after 12:00 noon. It will also be nice to fish when the heat completely subsides. It is very important to watch the weather conditions. In order for the asp to peck, it must be very quiet and no wind outside.
When you want to catch this predatory fish, you need to choose the right place, it is best when the reservoir is far from the noise and bustle of the city. This is how the chances of a successful fishing outcome increase.
You should also take a boat with you for a successful fishing outcome and use a spinning rod for long or medium casting.
To cast, you first need to find the place where the asp lives or where it feeds. To do this, you just need to find a place where there are waves around because they are splashing up.
Experienced fishermen look for places where asp live, where seagulls fly. Seagulls always fly where there are a lot of fish. Having found the place where the asp lives, you need to anchor the boat a little higher upstream. After which the boat itself will float closer to the asp’s feeding area.
In August, the asp bites best on a spinner. As bait, you can take a spinner or castmaster weighing no more than 30 grams. Placing bait in August should go against the main current. The current helps the bait move as much as possible like a real fish.
Catching asp from a boat
Having a boat for a fisherman makes fishing more versatile and complete. They catch a predator while the boat is moving - trolling. Using this more modern technique, when the fisherman does not expend any special effort, you can catch any predator, including asp. When focusing on catching asp, you should equip your spinning rod with strong fishing line and have catchy wobblers in your arsenal.
Many spinning anglers these days can boast of having an echo sounder, which facilitates the fishing process, namely, it helps the fisherman locate fish locations.
Rapala wobblers have proven themselves well when fishing for asp. Such instances are:
- Down Deep Fat Rap;
- Risto Rap;
- Deep Tail Dancer.
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The top layer of the bait is covered with additional protection, such as chrome or silver. The color of the models can be completely different, it all depends on the type of prey that it imitates. There are two main types of spinners - rotating and oscillating.
