Perch fishing using artificals

[kybob]

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?

[hot-n-tot501]

Artificial never outproduces the real thing lol

[wayne johnson]

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.

[Eyezcrazy]

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......lol

[troy1976]

When I need to catch jumbos I just keep my wife's poles baited. Wayne can testify to that!

[Eyezcrazy]

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.

Thanks! Jim

[gregnwtf]

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.

[Redeyedrooster]

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.

[Just One More]

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.

[Hoytman86]

When I need to catch jumbos I just keep my wife's poles baited. Wayne can testify to that!

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.