How to catch pike by trolling?

Trophy rafting tours on the Putorana Plateau rivers offer a variety of predator fishing methods, including fly fishing and spinning, but trolling is a popular option. Excellent boats with powerful motors offer this opportunity to anyone.

All you need to do is select the right fishing accessories and explore the reserve's waters by boat using trolling. It's worth noting that tackle manufacturers now offer a variety of products suitable for this activity.

What gear is needed for trolling?

For trolling, experienced anglers select the most reliable and durable products, from the rod to the lures. The following are the gear specifications:

• Spinning should have a test weight of 20-60 g. Do not forget that the reservoirs of the wild taiga are often cluttered with snags, and the bottom is covered with stones, algae, etc.
• The rod's action is best with a semi-parabolic design. It acts as a shock absorber when attacked by predators or when hitting underwater obstacles.
• Spinning reels with a high gear ratio guarantee fast unwinding of long cords and fishing lines.
• Friction With fine tuning, it allows you to avoid snagging and breaking expensive wobblers.
• The spool of a spinning reel must hold several hundred meters.
• The cord should be equipped with a leash at the end, equipped with a swivel and clasp. This allows for quick changes between different types of bait.

This spinning rod setup allows you to catch large trophies of predatory, toothy fish from rivers and lakes.

Fishing method

Many anglers are well aware that pike, or "river alligators," aren't particularly frightened by the noise of a boat's engine and can approach very closely to a moving vessel. Therefore, the line should be dropped from the stern to a distance of 10-80 meters.

The wobbler creates a wonderful action when moving, attracting many predators during the retrieve. The strike of a pike attacking the lure is easy to detect, as it is clearly visible in the distinct and irregular movement of the wobbler. The advantage is that there's no need to set the hook; the fish hooks itself as it moves, and the angler simply reels in the line, brings the predator alongside the boat, and then places the landing net under the pike.

Seasonal trolling

Trolling fishing is carried out from the beginning of the ice melting from reservoirs and continues until they freeze again.

• In spring, it's best to look for pike in shallow areas. The water warms up faster there, and most small fish flock there, effectively attracting toothy predators with their presence.
• In summer, trolling should be done in reservoir channels, where the edges of pits are located. In warm weather, pike can also be found near cliffs or where the current meets still water. In summer, this predator likes to hang out in reed beds and lily pads, waiting for its prey, then striking sharply from cover.
• The most trophy-producing time of year for pike trolling is autumn. Fish can be found along shorelines and in thickets. However, when fishing, use wobblers with deeper dives. Colder temperatures make predators less active, so they hunt in these waters.

It's important to understand the best time of day to troll for pike. This toothy predator is most effective in the morning or before nightfall. However, during this time, pike become less active and rarely attack lures.

Conclusion

These are the characteristics of trolling for pike. To achieve a more substantial and trophy-quality catch, it's best to consider all of the above, and then you'll have a wonderful, exciting fishing experience.