Asp fish: photo and description, where it is found, what it looks like, where it lives, another name, habitats in the river

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Since the asp acts as a rather aggressive toothless predator, not all baits are suitable for it. The lack of teeth forces him to feed on fry. To catch this predator, fishermen often use live bait. Since catching a good fry can be a lot of trouble, we present to your attention the best artificial baits for asp. Experienced Astrakhan fishermen have learned to select lures in accordance with the preferences of the predator, and we are ready to pass on this interesting experience to novice spinners.

To make baits, metal or silicone is used - small fish with 1 or several hooks. The presence of a variety of baits in the angler’s arsenal increases the likelihood of leaving with a decent catch.

Interesting fact! When hunting for fry, the asp jumps out of the water and makes a slap sound to scare its prey. The fry freezes in fear, and the asp only needs to catch him in the mouth.

Devonian

Since the asp lives in the upper layers of reservoirs, a spoon called Devon is suitable for it. The bait is available in various modifications - cylindrical, flat or square. The cylindrical Devon has blades on the sides that allow the spoon to rotate. Lures are available in silver or gold colors - made of metal. Additional weight is not required, since a length from 40 to 120 mm with a diameter of 20-35 mm indicates an impressive weight of the bait.

Tackle for asp fishing

The best option would be a spinning rod with a dough of 50-70 g and a length of 3 m. The reel is a spinning reel with a spool from 3000 or a multiplier.

The line is wound almost to the edge of the spool in order to ensure maximum flight range of the bait. Although it is not typical for an asp to bite the line, it is still worth taking care of the strength of the line. You can take both braid and monofilament with a diameter of 0.2-0.25.

Button

We continue the series - the best baits for catching asp, we present to your attention a do-it-yourself bait - this is a round button with wire loops and a central thickening. The bait is easy to deliver to a given target; it adheres to a given flight path. The casting distance is determined by the weight, maximum – 80 m. The nozzle is equipped with a triple hook and feathers of a certain color scheme.

Spinner button for asp

For such a bait, the subtleties of wiring should be taken into account. To fish the upper and middle layers of water, fast active fishing is used. At the same time, when moving quickly, air bubbles form behind the button, to which the asp, rest assured, will react like never before.

Where to look for asp?

It is not very common in our country. It lives only in the Black Sea and Caspian Sea basins. It prefers medium and large rivers - it can hunt both in creeks and on the current, but it prefers to rest in quiet places. Unlike pike, it loves active hunting for prey. A toothy predator stands in the middle of algae or behind a snag, waiting for a suitable fish to be nearby so that it can make one sharp jerk and feast on it. But the asp chose a different tactic. Swimming through a body of water, moving from pools to currents, it looks for prey, after which it chases until it catches it. Therefore, spinning for asp is the best choice of equipment.

He often hunts on rifts and rapids, however, he loves both the main stream and places near it. Here the water raises turbidity, introducing insects to small fish. The asp loves such places - here he feasts on suitable prey. It prefers warm water, so it rarely goes into pools. It is most active in the middle layers and even higher. Sometimes it likes to “sunbathe” while swimming on the surface - an observant and quiet fisherman will easily notice it by its dorsal fin protruding from the water.

Not active at night. During rain, when other fish happily grab any bait, the asp also does not bite. In the morning he cheerfully splashes in the river, eating whatever fish he can catch. During the day there is a lull - if the asp swims only for his own pleasure, it is difficult to seduce him with bait. But in the evening he goes out to the nearest reach to have fun - he chases the fry, often causing schools of small fish to fan out from the water.

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Fishing technique with “tyrant” tackle

Pinwheel

How to choose the right spinner for an asp? More on this later. The bait is distinguished by the presence of a petal that rotates around its axis, there is also a hook and a tail section. Strong hydroacoustic vibration is generated during rotation. The lateral line of a predator perfectly transmits the signal to attack. The asp's frequent landings on the spinner indicate two things - either he perceives the spinner as a fry, or it irritates him. It's up to you to decide, but the fact remains that the turntables in Astrakhan work for asp, especially in the fall.

Asp spinners

The efficiency of catching asp on a spinner increases if you alternate slow and fast retrieves. Two or three slow turns are followed by two or three quick jerks of the reel. If we go fishing in sunny weather, then the best spinner for asp is copper color; cloudy weather requires the use of silver shades.

Spreader for asp

The oscillator does not produce rotations, but vibrations. A wounded small fish makes similar movements, which is what the predator most often reacts to. A metal plate is in the shape of a fish, and the tail has a hook - that’s the whole structure of the vibrator.

Interesting! Some fishermen make their own oscillating spoons and apply the desired pattern to a metal plate, imitating scales, eyes and gills with a single color.

Oscillating spoon

To fish the upper layers of water, where our predator prefers to hunt, it is better to use lightweight spoons - their weight does not exceed 30 g and their length does not exceed 5 cm. It is recommended to start by fishing places with weak currents. Fishing in strong currents requires heavy bait. Experienced fishermen recommend using the “Pig” spoon. The spoon-shaped shape and slight bend lures predators better. His attention is attracted by the ringing and sharp cast into the pond. It is difficult to throw such a bait into windows between grass or water lilies, then the next bait comes to the rescue.

Wobbler for asp

A modern bait - a wobbler, in appearance resembles a small fry, for the manufacture of which it uses polymer. There may be one or two hooks in the tail of the wobbler. Having chosen the right model, color and diving horizon, the effectiveness of such a bait will surpass any spoons, spinners and silicone. Hooks with such bait on asp occur extremely rarely, since fishing is carried out in the upper reaches of the reservoir.

We select the color of the wobblers in accordance with the color of the main asp prey in the pond in question. When the asp feeds mainly on bleak, we choose a light-colored wobbler, or it is better to replenish the arsenal with several shades and shapes of bait. Zip Baits Rigge wobblers are perhaps the best bait for catching asp on a spinning rod; they are easy to fish with in slow and medium currents in accordance with a given horizon.

In addition to the considered baits, jigs, animal baits, vegetable baits, silicone and live bait work well for asp. In winter and autumn, it’s time to switch to live bait or a “bun” spoon, which you make yourself.

Types of asp baits and their descriptions

Content

A spoon is an artificial bait that looks like a piece of metal with 1 or 2 hooks. There are a lot of opinions on what is better to catch asp, but the constant winner in terms of catchability is spoons. Not all models are equally effective; fish go better with those varieties that seem more natural and attractive to them. The bait should imitate the fish that are found in the selected reservoir and form the basis of the asp’s diet.

During manufacturing, various metals are used: aluminum, stainless steel, brass and bronze. Both golden and silver or any other coating is applied on top of the spinner.

The most catchable spoon for asp varies depending on the type of reservoir and the basis of the fish’s diet. To determine the best options, you will have to try at least different types of spinners.

The spoon should be small in the shape of a jig, it should play perfectly when falling and retrieving

Let's look at what kind of spinners there are for asp:

Rotating spoons for asp. Pinwheels are further divided according to two criteria: load and petal shape. Both front-loaded and rear-loaded models are used. According to the second characteristic, spinners come with a long petal (opening 30°), with an oval one (90°), and recently new models have been produced that do not belong to the described categories. Elongated models are used for fast wiring techniques, and oval models are used for slow, smooth wiring. Pinwheels are the most affordable and fairly effective baits.
Oscillating spinners. They differ from spinners by using a single hook instead of a triple hook. Spreaders attract predators due to their moderate play activity. Models of various sizes are being developed - from a couple of grams to 100 g. It is better to use vibrators with a weight of 15 to 30 g and a length of 4-5 cm, which are made from a metal sheet 1.5-2 mm. There are no significant differences in color between both types of spinners.
Spinner “beetle” for asp. The “beetle” model differs from other types in having convex scales, but in favor of ease of manufacture, homemade spoons are often made from a metal sheet with a smooth surface. It is better to paint one side with silver, and leave the other as is. Convex models have greater catchability.
Spinner “bullet” for asp. The main advantages are that it brings good results and is easy to manufacture. Helps catch fish weighing 1.5 kg from a distance of 40 m. Has good flight qualities.
Spinner for asp “diamond”. It is preferable to use a diamond spinner due to its good horizon retention during the reeling process, regardless of the speed. Light weight in combination with a special shape allows you to make surface movements directly on the water surface, but reduces the range of the gear.
Spinner “button” for asp. It is a universal bait; it can be used to catch catfish, silver carp, pike, small carp, but the main prey is asp. “Button” plays well with any wiring. During casting, it creates a loud sound due to its flat shape, and a bubble appears in the hole in the center. A fly, a twister, and various types of hooks are placed on it.

How to catch fish on the track?

The product must be narrow and elongated