Perch
The Perch is a stripy predator which, when young will attack anything small enough to fit in it’s mouth. As Perch grow older they become a lot more cautious, making a specimen Perch harder to catch. Its unique looks make it easily recognisable. Its body is green with six or seven black stripes, this colouring is excellent camouflage in its underwater jungle of weeds and reeds.
It’s not a fast swimmer like the pike but it can cruise a reasonable speed for long periods. Most perch are caught more in the summer months but can be caught throughout the year.
There are various ways of catching Perch. Float fished or legered worm or maggot will always tempt the fish especially if close to an obstacle or an overhanging tree. Spinning in shallow water or close to moored boats can equally tempt the Perch. The larger specimens are harder to find because of their solitary existence. A well place legered minnow or large worm can often tempt the older Perch. Some knowledge of the fishery can be helpful such as the location of sunken tree stumps and obstacles.
Baits to use
Worms, lobworms, dendrobaena worms, red worm, brandlings, minnow, casters, maggots. Also caught using plugs, lures and spinners.
It’s not a fast swimmer like the pike but it can cruise a reasonable speed for long periods. Most perch are caught more in the summer months but can be caught throughout the year.
There are various ways of catching Perch. Float fished or legered worm or maggot will always tempt the fish especially if close to an obstacle or an overhanging tree. Spinning in shallow water or close to moored boats can equally tempt the Perch. The larger specimens are harder to find because of their solitary existence. A well place legered minnow or large worm can often tempt the older Perch. Some knowledge of the fishery can be helpful such as the location of sunken tree stumps and obstacles.
Baits to use
Worms, lobworms, dendrobaena worms, red worm, brandlings, minnow, casters, maggots. Also caught using plugs, lures and spinners.
Overhanging bushes and trees are perfect Perch hotspots.
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