Best Bait for Yellow Perch
Fishing for Perch Tips
By Lester Bivnis
Fishing for perch has always been fun. Do you remember how it
felt to catch that first fish? Do you remember how much fun perch
fishing was as a child? Just kick back with your worms, and pole,
sometime it was even a cane pole which is great still for perch fishing.
It was just plain simple fun, no pressure, no drama and you could
always count on a good catch. This is the way most anglers started, and
it is still a great way to start the kids fishing. They are memories
that will last a lifetime.
Perch can be found in many lakes and streams in North America. You will find perch can be caught any time of the year provided you offer them small bait on small hooks. They are always ready to see what you have to offer.
The Perch sometimes called a Sun Fish are very aggressive biters. They will bite anything from little bits of worm to wennies. Perch can even be caught them on corn kernels. You will find perch schooling around most piers, boat dock, along rocky shore lines and in weeded areas. If your water is clear you can even watch them feeding and know just where to land your hook. After you have cast out, give it a few minutes and if you do not get any bites gently tap the line which gives the bait a little motion to get their attention. When you get a bite but no fish after checking the line, bait and cast out as quickly as possible before the school starts to drift off.
Early morning and late evening are the best time to catch perch although they can be caught anytime of the day or night. When fishing for perch you should start by setting your hook about three to five feet deep as this is the general depth they run at but it could differ according to the water temperature. I suggest using a small float and watch it very close because they can easily steal your bait.
There are several reasons for perch fishing: 1. Just for fun - catch and release 2. For eating - if you have really good luck and catch several pan size perch they are a tasty although very boney supper, 3. I feel like the top reason is for bait fish - perch is one of the best caught baits to use when you are jug fishing or have trotlines set out. Perch as a bait fish are by nature one of the best bait for predator fish as they are found in there natural habitat.
There are traps made for catching perch but they are illegal in some states except in salt water. So before you set out a perch trap in your local lakes or rivers check your state rules and regulations.
Perch are a great bait to use when you are catching the big catfish and they are fun to catch because your fish basket is always full. So let's just GO FISHING!
Trolling For Walleye
Perch can be found in many lakes and streams in North America. You will find perch can be caught any time of the year provided you offer them small bait on small hooks. They are always ready to see what you have to offer.
The Perch sometimes called a Sun Fish are very aggressive biters. They will bite anything from little bits of worm to wennies. Perch can even be caught them on corn kernels. You will find perch schooling around most piers, boat dock, along rocky shore lines and in weeded areas. If your water is clear you can even watch them feeding and know just where to land your hook. After you have cast out, give it a few minutes and if you do not get any bites gently tap the line which gives the bait a little motion to get their attention. When you get a bite but no fish after checking the line, bait and cast out as quickly as possible before the school starts to drift off.
Early morning and late evening are the best time to catch perch although they can be caught anytime of the day or night. When fishing for perch you should start by setting your hook about three to five feet deep as this is the general depth they run at but it could differ according to the water temperature. I suggest using a small float and watch it very close because they can easily steal your bait.
There are several reasons for perch fishing: 1. Just for fun - catch and release 2. For eating - if you have really good luck and catch several pan size perch they are a tasty although very boney supper, 3. I feel like the top reason is for bait fish - perch is one of the best caught baits to use when you are jug fishing or have trotlines set out. Perch as a bait fish are by nature one of the best bait for predator fish as they are found in there natural habitat.
There are traps made for catching perch but they are illegal in some states except in salt water. So before you set out a perch trap in your local lakes or rivers check your state rules and regulations.
Perch are a great bait to use when you are catching the big catfish and they are fun to catch because your fish basket is always full. So let's just GO FISHING!
Trolling For Walleye