From what I have read, everyone uses live minnows for perch. But how many on here use artifical bait and if so, what baits are the most productive?
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From what I have read, everyone uses live minnows for perch. But how many on here use artifical bait and if so, what baits are the most productive?
Artificial never outproduces the real thing lol
When I need to catch jumbo perch I will slip on a clear or pepper crappie size tube up the hook, and still tip with minnows,
sometimes it makes a real difference.
Do you ever NOT need to catch jumbo perch......lolQuote:
Originally Posted by wayne johnson
When I need to catch jumbos I just keep my wife's poles baited. Wayne can testify to that!
Lol....been there done that! I' m hoping to make a run up Saturday, let me know if you find em Friday Troy.Quote:
Originally Posted by troy1976
Thanks! Jim
Jiggin Rapala will work and I have caught them on small crappie size jigs also. Its hard to beat a live minnow near the bottom ! Minnows are one of the natural foods for perch along with other small bite size treats. I know what some will say, "we catch some while trolling spoons" , yep we do. If it looks good they may bite it, just take minnows so you dont waste a day and gas.
It might be cool to see if a Sabiki rig would work... they are great for catching saltwater bait fish, which are about the same size as a perch. Never tried it, but maybe.
Halie Jigs (Check the spelling) work if tipped with heads or tails. Winter perch love them.
Casting Crappie rigs and slow tight line retrieve works if anchored also. Use a 3/8oz bell sinker.
Hard to beat live bait in some combo IMHO.
I was up 4th of July weekend, decided to try making some cable leader harnesses. Well the wife decided she wanted to help. Go figure the one she made caught 90% of the fish the next day. Beginner's luck, women's intuition, call it whatever you want. She was insufferable the rest of the trip.Quote:
Originally Posted by troy1976
Its like selling artificial fruit, some will buy it:p