Barsch fishing – How to catch them right

At a glance

• Rocks, edges, harbors, and shallow zones are top fishing spots. Fish finders help in the search.
• Texas rig, Carolina rig, dropshot, and jighead – depending on the water and season.
• The right rod is light, sensitive, and precise.
• When do perch bite? Which baits are top? Where do they stand? Here are the answers!

Perch fishing is one of the most popular disciplines among anglers – and for good reason. They are widespread and can be found almost everywhere. Autumn is like Christmas for perch anglers. The perch, known as predators, literally stuff their bellies and are especially active.

Right now, with the right technique and the right spot, you can really cash in, maybe even land your personal best. When winter approaches, it’s time for the real heavyweights. Large perch shift their activity. With some patience and the right equipment, you have a chance at real record catches.

 

Finding the right spot for perch fishing

Admittedly, perch are not very picky about their habitat. These predators can be found in almost every body of water. But as with many other fish, there are special spots with higher catch chances for perch. Perch prefer structures that offer them protection and good hunting grounds at the same time.

The best places to catch perch are usually areas with special structures such as:

• Rocky bottom with mussels

• Edges leading to deeper water

• Harbors and shore areas

• Shallow, rocky zones in winter

From a boat, it’s not always easy to recognize a specific structure or edge. That’s why many anglers use water maps or fish finders to quickly find the best spots.

 

The best bait for perch

If you want to be successful in perch fishing, then the Carolina rig combined with an Asta or Nepa is your secret weapon as the best perch bait. This combination has proven to be extremely effective because it appeals to the perch with a perfect mix of movement and temptation. Especially when the perch are really active, you can really cash in with this perch bait setup. The big advantage here is that they can be used all year round.

 

 

Of course, there are many other perch bait options that also work well. You can catch perch with soft plastics, and using twisters or wobblers is also a safe bet. But no other combination offers you such a consistent success rate as the Carolina rig with the Asta or Nepa.

 

 

 

Choosing the right fishing rod for perch

The term “perch rod” is anything but clear and leaves a lot of room for different opinions. No wonder there are often passionate discussions in fishing forums and on Facebook about which rod is best for perch. The solution, however, is quite simple for anyone who wants to buy a perch fishing rod.

The best rod for perch fishing should above all be able to do one thing. It must make the bite of the perch directly noticeable. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, an all-round perch fishing rod with fine sensitivity and fast action helps you feel the perch’s tugs directly and strike quickly. It loads well when casting, allowing you to place your bait precisely even over long distances.

 

"The best method is the one that entices the fish to bite."

 

The right technique for successful perch fishing

Texas or Carolina rig

The Texas rig is perfect if you want to present the perch bait on the bottom. The weight stays close to the bottom, and you can transmit the finest vibrations to the bait that make the perch curious. Also, with this technique, you can easily get past obstacles like branches or stones. The Carolina rig works similarly, but because of the distance between weight and bait, the bait has a special sinking phase that often triggers perch to bite.

 

 

Dropshot rig 

For those who want to fish perch vertically but also over longer distances, it’s recommended to fish perch with the dropshot bait. The bait hovers slightly above the bottom and is clearly visible. This technique works well especially when the perch bite slower. You can present the perch bait at different depths. This way, you can find the perch where they are currently staying.

 

 

Jighead

A real classic in perch fishing. You can simply rig the jighead with a soft plastic and then “jig” it over the bottom. This imitates a fleeing prey fish, which usually attracts perch faster. This technique is suitable for both slow and fast presentations and works excellently in many situations.

 

 

 

Customer reviews

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Kubilay (Munich, DE) – 2 months ago
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FAQ about perch fishing

How do you catch perch best?

You catch perch best with baits that imitate natural prey behavior. Fishing with a Texas or Carolina rig is effective because it presents the bait close to the bottom and attracts perch. Fishing perch with soft plastics or twisters also works particularly well.

What bait do perch bite best?

Perch especially like to bite baits that imitate small prey fish. Soft plastics, wobblers, and spinners are ideal baits. Especially at dusk or with fine twitching movements, perch are very active and often bite.

Where do perch stand in the river?

Perch often stay near structures like stones, branches, or current edges. They can also be found in calmer areas of the river.

What is the best bait for perch?

The best bait for perch is the Carolina rig combined with an Asta or Nepa. Combinations like soft plastics or twisters as well as wobblers are also usable for perch fishing. Fishing perch in winter with this combo proves to be the best bait combination.