Fishing for pike in November with a spinning rod

Where to catch pike in November using a spinning rod

Cooling water forces peaceful fish, and then predators, to leave coastal waters. The predator stays in certain places and leaves them very rarely.

The pre-freeze period is good for pike fishing, when the frost has already arrived, but there is no ice yet. At this time, the pike bite on a spinning rod can be very active. The period is short-term and depends on the size of the reservoir. On small reservoirs without a current it is 1-2 days, on reservoirs 3–5 days, on large rivers – a week or more.

The locations for pike fishing with spinning rods in November are:

deep-sea wintering pits far from the shore;
thickets of deep-sea plants and snags;
depths a little more than a meter (rare);
holes at the confluence of rivers;
holes, snags, fallen trees at the turns of steep banks;
exits from reservoir bays into the riverbed;
depth changes.

The choice of reservoir plays a huge role in successful fishing. They start fishing with spinning rods in November on small rivers and lakes, then comes the turn of medium-sized reservoirs. Lastly, they switch to fishing in large reservoirs and rivers that do not freeze for a long time, in which pike stick to depths of more than 5 meters.

Advice! In November, the pike does not need to look for food - food is collected in the same wintering pits where the predator stands, so having found a predator once, you can be sure that it will be there the next time.

How to choose the right fishing spot

As mentioned above, November pike fishing is very different from fishing in other months. Your catch directly depends on the chosen location.

They say that sensing the cold, pike hides and prepares for frost. It is worth looking for it in deep holes. But it is not uncommon for fish to go into shallow water at this time. This applies to bays and backwaters.

These places are home to many small fish, which predators love to eat. In the summer, fish have a lot of food, and in the fall, the supply of vegetation decreases, and small fish go aground to find at least some food.

But there is little hope that you will meet a pike in these places. It mainly lives in reed thickets. It is impossible to fish with spinning rods in these places. In windy weather, the predator leaves its shelter and goes hunting to the shore.

Fishing in shallow water is a real pleasure. You don’t get tired of fishing, you just have time to “carry” and enjoy your catch. And if the waves are not big, then it’s absolutely wonderful. In southern latitudes, spinning fishing is sometimes possible until mid-December.

But many fishermen believe that at this time it is better to give up fishing for pike and catch other species. In their opinion, the predator does not show any activity in November and it is almost impossible to catch it, but this is a misconception.

If you try hard, you will succeed. At this time, the fish continues to go hunting; the whole point of fishing lies only in the correct choice of fishing location.

Fishing in shallow waters

Shallow bodies of water, or also called toad ponds, freeze very quickly. And by mid-November there is ice on them. But as long as the water is not frozen, fishing will be excellent. The main thing is to choose the right time and guess the atmospheric pressure.

It’s no secret that pike “walk” at atmospheric pressure from average and below. But the cold weather is coming and the pressure is rising. For example, at minus and a pressure of 758 millimeters of mercury you would not catch anything, but in November everything is completely different.

It will be impossible to peck. So, drop everything and go fishing for pike. During this period, the pike tries to eat, because the cold weather is approaching. Warm days do not last forever and severe frosts will strike today or tomorrow.

In small bodies of water, fish adapt to such conditions because... understands perfectly well that frogs will freeze faster than others. Before frosts, pike go wild. But finding fish is very difficult. No fisherman can predict exactly where the fish will hide.

It may be near the shore, or it may be in the center of the reservoir. But despite the zhor, cold water does not allow the fish to move quickly and it is a little slowed down. When fishing, you should take this factor into account, do not make sudden movements and do not rush.

Fishing on the rivers

There is no particular difference in the size of the rivers. It doesn’t matter at all whether the river is big or small, pike fishing will be the same. If after the first frost the toad plants froze, then the rivers are still “alive”.

Often, after cold weather, warm money comes and the summer fishing season continues on the rivers. Fishing is easy at this time. In deep water you will need a medium jig, and in shallow rivers you can use a small jig head. At a depth of 9-12 meters it is worth using an ounce.

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It still remains a mystery to fishermen why pike behave this way at this time. But when going fishing, you should be prepared for any situation. Take with you not only various tackles and baits, but also a change of clothes.

The behavior of fish in a river is no different from small ponds. She is just as lethargic and reacts poorly. So be patient and you will definitely catch a pike.

Fishing in sand pits

Sand pits are the last to freeze. Therefore, you can fish here with spinning until mid-December. During this period, it is quite normal to catch an average pike at a depth of 9-12 meters. If other fish species mainly live at medium depths, then pike can be in completely different places.

If while fishing you notice a school of perch, then you know that there must be a pike nearby. So don’t be angry if the perch constantly fiddles with the float; perhaps the pike will bite too soon.

It is impossible to predict the bite and all forecasts cannot guarantee 100% results. One fisherman can catch a lot of fish, while his neighbor catches nothing.

Remember, the colder it is, the less the pike bites. But if she bites, then you will not catch a trifle, but a worthy trophy.

When to catch pike with a spinning rod in November

November is the harbinger of winter. In many regions, this is the month when ice sets in on water bodies. The behavior of pike this month is determined by weather conditions and time of day. The best weather for fishing is consistently cloudy without strong winds or pressure changes.

In November, unlike in summer, there are days when a sharp rise in pressure upwards with the simultaneous arrival of an anticyclone causes active pike biting on a spinning rod.

In most cases, the best time to catch pike with a spinning rod in November is early morning and late evening. However, there are no rules without exceptions - for inexplicable reasons, there is an active bite even in the middle of the day, especially in small bodies of water.

What to fish for in November?

This month, despite certain difficulties in terms of the techniques used and the search for the habitat of the toothy predator, provides the greatest possible selection of lures and baits. But still, experienced fishermen most often choose:

Wobblers. You can take crankbaits, minnows, rattlins, bladeless walkers, fats and jerkbaits.

Spoons, specifically spinners with a rounded blade and an angle of 45°. Size up to 4 cm. And, preferably, choose those models whose petal does not start playing too quickly.

Vibrating tails and silicone are used from jigs. Length ranging from 10 to 15 cm.

Also, this predator does not hesitate to attack dead fish in late autumn, so this type of bait can be used. This is due to the fact that this dish is on her “menu”.
One feature to take into account is to choose larger bait models than for fishing in other seasons of the year.

Experienced fishermen recommend forgetting about live bait equipment in November. You should not check whether the pike is biting in this case, as this will still not bring a positive result.

Spinning for pike in November

To catch pike with a spinning rod at depths, large baits and heavy sinkers are used, so all components of the tackle must be appropriate. In turn, pike, on average, are caught much larger in November than in early autumn and summer.

Which spinning rod to choose for the shore and for the boat

The best spinning rod for autumn pike fishing would be a medium or medium-fast action. Medium action is used with braided fishing line, and medium-fast action is used with monofilament line. In this case, the fishing line or rod will dampen the jerking of the fish.

The rod test depends on the weight of the baits used. In small reservoirs, a test of up to 20 g is enough, and at greater depths of large rivers and lakes, even a test of 30 g may not be enough. When selecting a test rod, it is necessary to take into account that in November large baits are used, which themselves weigh quite a bit.

For coastal spinning fishing, rods with a length of 2.7 m are used, for fishing from a boat with a length of 2.2 m.

Reel, line, leash

For catching large pike with a spinning rod, the best option would be a medium-class spinning reel with a size of 3000 or more. To work with large weights of bait, it is desirable to have at least 5 bearings that can protect the reel from rapid destruction.

It is possible to use a multiplier reel, but it is much more expensive and has only one advantage over a spinning reel - it can work for a long time without breakdowns with large weights.

In clear, cold water, the line should be as inconspicuous as possible. For pike fishing, both monofilament and braided fishing lines are used. For fishing using a jig and a retractable leash, braided line is better suited - it is more sensitive when tapping the bottom. The diameter of the monofilament line is 0.25-0.3 mm, braided - 0.12-0.14 mm.

The leashes are soft, made of tungsten. The clasps on the leashes are small but strong. A 0.3-0.4 mm fluorocarbon line is perfect for a retractable leash.

Lures for pike in November

Most often in November, pike bite from the bottom. Therefore, it is necessary to use bottom baits for fishing, which are selected according to the depth of the reservoir. But what is the best way to catch pike in November:

Oscillating spinners.
Wobblers.
Silicone and “edible rubber”.
Dead fish.

Advice! Preference should be given to baits of at least 8 cm - in November, pike prefers to catch one large fish, instead of chasing several small ones.

The best lures for pike in November

The best spinners for catching pike in November with a spinning rod are medium and large oscillating spinners. Spinner baits such as castmaster work great at great depths. The good old Atom, as well as Williams and KuusamoProfessor spinners, show good results.

Wobblers for pike in November

Most often in November, sinking or neutral wobblers are used. For fishing at depths of up to 5-6 m, “minos” with a working depth exceeding a meter are used. To ensure a confident dive and give the ability to work at the very bottom, the wobbler is loaded with a “Cheburashka”, and the wiring is used in steps.

Silicone and edible rubber

Silicone spinning baits in November, especially if the first frosts have appeared, often lose their effectiveness on small rivers and lakes. Biting on rubber continues on large rivers, lakes and reservoirs, especially at great depths. On such reservoirs, a large jig is bait No. 1. Foam fish and mandules are also used for pike hunting in November.

The color of the bait can play a decisive role. Very often these are the brightest colors - “acid colors”.

Catching pike in November with live bait and dead fish.
Live bait or dead fish work as good bait on a spinning rod in November. To use this bait, various tackles are used on a retractable leash. Tackles based on two double hooks work best. Fish on such rigs can withstand up to ten casts.

Rotating spoons are practically not used for spinning fishing in November.

Catching different types of fish in November

Each fish has its own method of fishing, they all respond differently to bait gear and live in different places in the reservoir. In November, you can catch the following fish with a spinning rod: pike, perch, pike perch, catfish, bersha, chub, burbot, trout and salmon. These are the most basic types of fish that are often found in reservoirs in November.

Perch. In November, perches are found in large schools and are found at great depths in the reservoir; to catch this fish, you should use a wobbler, jig, or spinner bait. The best time to catch perch is in the morning or evening, before sunset. Perches love warm, sunny weather, so it’s best to catch them when there are sunny days and bodies of water without currents or waves.

Zander. You won’t find pike perch in one place of the reservoir; they constantly cruise throughout the entire depth in search of food. Most often they are found in places where there is great depth and a lot of small fish. During the daytime, pike perch do not move very actively around the reservoir, so it is better to catch them in the morning or evening, when the sun has not yet set. As bait for pike perch, use a jig or donka, since pike perch is a fairly large fish, the bait must be strong.

Pike. This fish lives in all fresh water bodies, there is always a lot of it, it is large in size and is very popular with anglers. A pike bite is always marked by a good bite, especially in the autumn season; pike loves to eat, so it responds well to bait. You can use any bait; large spoons and live bait are especially good.

It is better to catch pike in the morning and evening when the sun shines brighter.

In November, the pike swims far from the shore and very deep, since all the small fish with the onset of cold weather go deep into the reservoir, the pike also has to stay in these places.

The best time for fishing is the period when there is no ice on the reservoir, and frost has already appeared. This period is short-term and can last from 1 to 10 days, depending on the volume of the reservoir.

It was also noted that the pike bites well on days of bad weather, the atmospheric pressure rises, and the pike begins to actively bite.

Lures for pike fishing in November are chosen in large sizes, since the fish are hungry during this period. The largest pike trophies are caught in November.

Fishing techniques and tips

With each new fishing trip, anglers accumulate their own experience of fishing in certain types of water bodies and in certain conditions. However, there are general recommendations for November:

in addition to constantly searching for “tasty” bait, it is necessary to constantly select and vary the wiring, look for predator sites;
when placing all types of baits, pauses must be taken;
In a good bite, sharp and fast wiring is used, in a bad bite, smooth and slow;
for deep-sea wobblers and poppers, the best wiring is multi-speed twitching;
For fishing along the coastal edge, the fan method is well proven, when casts are made sequentially at 10, 20, 30, etc. meters;
as freeze-up approaches, pike bites become fewer, but the specimens are larger;
pike in November stay in the depths and not on the edges;
every 5-7 casts, if there is no bite, you need to change the bait;
in cold water, in order to maintain its vital functions, the pike is forced to save energy on searching and chasing food, so bites often occur when the spoon falls into the water or during pauses in the retrieve;
When fishing in November, you should not neglect your own health - clothes should be warm, waterproof and comfortable.

Catching pike in November with a spinning rod is not only possible, but also necessary. This kind of fishing requires a certain change in fishing psychology and careful preparation. In return, she brings trophy specimens of pike and, most importantly, positive emotions.

Hunting for pike with a jig

I would like to note that jig fishing tactics involve stepwise reeling of the fishing line. Thus, the bait moves in jerks. The most likely bites are when you stop, so you should be careful and prepared for a sharp hook.

Fishing for pike in November from the shore gives me great pleasure and is filled with sports excitement. The predatory fish is distinguished by courage, cunning and resourcefulness. When going fishing, I always go to the Sazanya Bay base. I've been going there for a long time now. There are excellent stocked reservoirs there. Comfortable conditions for outdoor recreation have also been created. I don’t leave fishing without a good trophy. Here you can use a variety of fishing tactics and experiment with baits and equipment. I recommend that you take advantage of this promising opportunity.