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The word "pilker" comes from the English word " spinner." The lure is designed to resemble a minnow and acts as live bait when fishing for predators on the Putorana Plateau. How to catch a trophy predator with this lure, its differences, and its features.
Features of the spoon design.
This type of lure is widely used for fishing in both saltwater and freshwater environments. The pilker's distinctive features include loops on either side of the lure:
1. Soldered loop for fastening the tee;
2. The other loop is intended for passing the fishing line through the spoon.
The simplicity of pilkers makes it easy to make this lure at home. Experienced anglers make it in the form of a tube, which is then filled with lead. In the crystal-clear rivers and lakes of the reserve, this lure is often used to catch large perch and pike.
Types of pilkers.
Freshwater and saltwater lures differ in size. However, pilkers also have other distinctive properties and are divided into the following varieties:
- The elongated, cast jig is considered one of the most popular for predator fishing. For larger catches, the tip of the spoon is curved, allowing it to play more vigorously when retrieved, attracting more attention from bloodthirsty perch and pike.
- For shore fishing, anglers use spoons with tungsten-weighted heads. The extra weight helps create a vertical action.
- There's also a type of spinner designed for vertical baiting. They're made with a special cut at the beginning and end, and the extra weight on the head is a distinctive feature.
- Jig and vertical fishing with pilkers are performed with lures that are brightly colored, have a distinctive shape, and feature multiple facets. These factors increase the chances of catching larger fish, and the action of such a lure is more attractive and varied.
How to catch a decent predator with a pilker?
The main secret to a decent catch with such lures is considered to be knowledge of the tactics and strategy of fishing with a pilker:
1. It is important to properly attach the lure to the fishing line.
2. The casting technique may vary depending on the predatory fish being targeted. Catching zander will depend on a oscillating cast. This will require varying patterns, sometimes lowering the bait to the bottom, sometimes lifting it a short distance. You should also oscillate the spinning rod.
3. Another advantage for landing a trophy catch is the technique of letting the bait sink to the bottom for a long time. To do this, lower the spinning rod until the pilker rests on the bottom or use a baitcasting reel. This strategy allows you to catch zander, pike, and sometimes even catfish. Weighted lures are an advantage when targeting larger predatory fish.
4. When fishing from a boat, you need to determine the wind direction to cast downwind. This allows you to cast the lure further. When casting long distances, make several retrievals, then wait for a bite or for the lure to sink to the river bottom. The casting technique should combine alternating so-called classic steps, where the lure moves along the bottom, bouncing with slight rises. Predators most often attack the lure as it touches the bottom.
