Asp for spinning in October - how to catch and where to look

Andrey Soprykin

Professional fisherman with 23 years of experience.

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Let's figure out how to organize the process and what to use to catch asp in the fall?

One of the successful baits is considered to be a special castmaster, which has holographic stickers in slots all over its surface.

The bait plays different colors when exposed to sunlight. When choosing a wobbler or spinner, you should consider the variety of colors. It should contain a play of colors with a tint of gold or silver. We also recommend using noise lures that play well in the water.

Expert opinion

Valery Andreevich Sizov

Professional fisherman with 35 years of experience

The main attribute is spinning.

It should be chosen based on fishing from a boat, then no more than 2 meters. If you fish directly from the shore, then the length should not exceed 3 meters. The weight of the gear matters; if it is heavy, then you will quickly get tired of casting at depth. Light spinning will help those who have already felt the difference for themselves.

A silent reel will help if you hook a large specimen. After all, you need to tighten it so that the mechanism can withstand it.

Therefore, for each season you need to have different types of gear. It is worth noting that in different regions asp is caught with different gear. Whatever is convenient for anyone, as long as the prey doesn’t go away. It will be very disappointing when, after spending several hours, at a crucial moment, the fish breaks away, breaks the tackle or breaks a weak fishing line. Then your bad mood will affect the rest of the day. And it’s not a fact that you will bring the trophy home.

Expert opinion

Valery Andreevich Sizov

Professional fisherman with 35 years of experience

The fishing line for asp does not exceed 0.25 mm in diameter.

This is the most successful solution that will withstand any size of this individual. Choosing a double is another matter. The tee will cause a mistake, because the asp has a small open mouth for swallowing bait. You should also get a wabik front sight. This can also be useful for quality fishing in the fall. We recommend trying everything, otherwise you can’t say for sure exactly what the fish are biting in a given place. Change gear, equipment and experiment.

You will definitely be able to catch your big specimen. I would like to say that it is worth listening to the advice of professionals, they will work. Patience and experience come with age. You need to spend many hours and seasons fishing for asp to achieve the desired result. It happens that even a beginner without experience can lead more than an experienced fisherman.

Autumn fishing is divided into months. Each period has an exact or extremely convenient time. The asp can change its habits at any moment, approach the spit or go deeper. The most important thing is not to create extraneous noise. This scares away the silver predator and makes it rush in the opposite direction, where, having found a quiet place, it will hide for several hours. The only loser from this is you.

Effective method

Each fishing season has its own characteristics and autumn is no exception. on weather conditions. Therefore, if you are going to enjoy nature and spend time fishing for asp , then you should stock up on both suitable equipment, bait, bait, and certain knowledge about this fish.

Best lures

Let's look at some effective attachments.

Wobblers

Wobblers are the best baits; they are most in demand among fishing enthusiasts. The most commonly used types are:

1. Lucky Craft Clutch MR and SR. Red and green in color, weight about 6 g, used in standing water and at a depth of 50-100 cm.
2. Lucky Craft Flat CB MR. Used on reservoirs and lakes, silent with an average degree of vibration and a displaced center of gravity. The optimal depth for fishing is 3.6 m.
3. Jackall Bros Cherry. Plays quickly and creates the necessary noise effect. The color is light green, the optimal depth is 2 m.
4. Ever Green Mo-Do Wildhunch SR. A compact product with a reduced risk of snagging, has a special sound effect and weighs about 10 g. The length of the wobbler is 5 cm.
5. Imakatsu Crank IK. A universal product for all types of reservoirs. Good long cast and wide action, used for spinning fishing and common among professional fishermen.
6. Zip Baits Rigge. Large bait, highly effective. The elongated shape helps to attract the attention of predatory fish. It has good performance and gameplay. Used at depths of 50−100 cm.
7. Salmo Thrill. Sinking heavy bait of silver color for various types of reservoirs with salt or fresh water. Large range of use, depth can range from 0.5 to 5 m.
8. Yo Zuri L Minnow 44. High-quality tackle with a silver tint. It has good characteristics and is used at a depth of approximately 1.5 m.
9. Rapala Husky Jerk. It is used in stagnant reservoirs and is characterized by good play. The weight of the bait is 10 cm, and the length is 10 g.
10. Yo Zuri SS Minnow 70. A brightly colored surface bait that has proven itself in reservoirs with strong currents due to its good aerodynamics.

Spoons kastmaster

The main advantage of this bait is its good aerodynamics when casting; this does not require special skills. Wiring is also easy. It has a special silver-colored galvanic coating and there is no risk of corrosion. Used to work with a spinning rod and a spinning reel. The geometric shape and correctly selected center of gravity contribute to the special play of the product. Can be used in both fresh and salt water.

The use of additional leashes with twisters and reels, mounted slightly above the spinner, helps to activate the bite.

Three-sided

This is a traditional Russian bait, compact, with a narrow profile, distinguished by its effectiveness, which is used to catch the largest specimens. Good aerodynamics ensure the necessary casting accuracy and are stable in fast currents. Requires high retrieve speed and is more often used at great depths, where older individuals live. The most suitable weight is approximately 7 g.

How to choose the right live bait

The best live bait for sheresper is perch, catching it when fishing with bleak in the fall becomes a primary task. You can also use other types of fish, such as gudgeon, roach, chub - the asp also responds to such live bait. Small frogs can also provide a good bite.

The size of live bait should not exceed 5-10 cm; large specimens will not attract a medium-sized predator. Predatory fish take such bait confidently and are not afraid, as when fishing with a spoon.

Who is this asp?

belongs to the carp family, but its diet corresponds to that of a predator . But the meat has the taste of carp fish, so it is very tasty. And such prey for a fisherman is already an elite catch.

What is asp fishing like in the fall?

But it is in the fall that it will also become a trophy, because, like other species of fish, this predator is preparing for winter by actively gaining weight.

An interesting feature of the asp is the absence of teeth in its mouth. crushes small fish with its tail and then eats it. And in the summer it also hunts midges, collecting them in shallow water near the very surface of the reservoir.

A little about Zherekh. Description and Habitats

Asp (Karpov family), one of the most intelligent freshwater fish. Although the asp is a carp species, it is a typical predator. The main food is small fish caught during hunting.

Given that it has a mouth without teeth, it swallows prey whole. Asp is a heat-loving fish, found in almost all freshwater bodies, but since it loves warm water, asp populations increase to the south.

The most likely habitats are rivers with good water flow. It is extremely rare in closed reservoirs (habitat depends on the size of the reservoir).

Catching asp in the fall has its own characteristics, and they vary depending on the month. The onset of cold weather leads to fishing shifting to depths where the water does not cool so quickly.

Features of autumn asp.

When the water temperature changes, changes . As a rule, in search of a “warmer” place where the water will not freeze so quickly, the asp goes to the bottom.

And look for it in the depths among the snags or choose the time when it leaves its shelter to feed.

Since each month of autumn has a fairly significant difference in temperature, the fish will behave differently.

Catching asp in autumn in September.

In summer, the asp is a solitary predator, but in September flocks , so with the right fishing, fishing will be quite active and fruitful.

Where to look.

to look for schools of asp in September in reservoirs with deep holes ; this fish also loves bottom topography with rifts or spits. Pitfalls or snags that allow you to hide also attract asps.

convenient to catch it from a swimming device , but you will have to approach it quietly and carefully . Otherwise, you will simply scare away a cautious predator with excellent eyesight.

Both characteristic splashes and seagulls will help you find an asp on a pond Because they are the ones who pick up the scraps of this predator, which leaves behind stunned fish.

Tackle for catching asp in autumn

The most ideal option for September asp is considered to be a spinning rod with a rod of 2.5 meters in length. Suitable fishing line with numbers from 0.20 to 0.25. Wicker is also not a bad option.

Lures for catching asp in autumn

To catch asp in September, you can use the following baits:

1. Pinwheel. 2. Wobbler. 3. Castmaster.

You will not go wrong if you choose floating wobbler , since it will be convenient for them to fish in areas with snags.
The length of such a bait will be optimal in the range from 20 to 80 millimeters, and the working depth will be approximately 1.5 meters.

The best lures for asp and their color

As with any fishing, in autumn asp fishing the type of bait used, as well as its color, is of great importance.

Live bait tackle

In autumn, the asp gives preference to live bait – gudgeon and bleak. You need to remember about the attractiveness of the bait, that is, it needs to be periodically changed to fresh. But catching an asp with a live bait fishing rod is quite a difficult task. This fish is very shy, so it is more reasonable and effective to use spinning baits.

Autumn asp fishing with spinning rod

Artificial baits are also widely used for autumn asp fishing. In this regard, various types of wobblers, which are selected based on the conditions, have proven themselves well. Using a castmaster and turntables gives good results.

The castmaster is the best spoon for catching asp, and the wabik fly is a good addition to the equipment

The asp's attention is best attracted in the fall by light and shiny baits. It is also useful to have dull polished lures in your arsenal.

Wobbler Jackall Squad Minnow - very popular when catching asp

Brightly colored poppers are also a good bait for catching asp using a spinning rod.

Experience shows that in the absence of fishing, it is necessary to change the type of bait. And if once again you managed to choose the right type of bait and its color, this can bring a good catch of asp.

Catching asp in autumn in October.

Mid-autumn is the most favorable time for catching trophy asp, as well as April . In October, the fish have already gained maximum weight and carefully store it, trying to less and spend a minimum of energy even during feeding.

But this does not mean at all that it will be easy to catch a large asp and it will lazily, without resistance, fall into your hands.

Because the situation will be completely opposite and the skill of the fisherman will be needed here more than ever.

Moreover, I would like to immediately note that not every fishing enthusiast will be able to catch a fat and weighty asp the first time. After all, this fish knows how to get off the hook very well.

Closer to winter

With further cooling, fishing becomes more and more effective only in the bottom levels, where heavy oscillating spoons are used: castmasters, massive triangular baits, pike-perch spoons welded together, jigs. In addition to bottom fishing, these baits are successfully used at depth using the vertical trolling method .

During this cold period, the role of heavy jig baits increases, when a predator can be attracted by large foam fish, Mansa and other twisters with bright and acidic colors, and large vibrotails also of an acidic color. Often the activity and gambling greed of the autumn asp is caused by tandems, for example, of a tail spinner and a massive jig bait catching up with it, if you imagine all this through the eyes of the asp, to whom it probably seems that a larger fish is catching up with a small one. Small 4cm goat wool wabs and streamer flies combined with heavy bait are equally effective.

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Place and time of asp fishing in October.

Those who choose a body of water with sandy spits that gradually descend under the water will be the fastest find an asp in October

Because it is in such places that the predator feeds on small fish and does this about five times a day. The duration of one such meal can be from 15 to 20 minutes, and breakfast at dawn sometimes lasts up to 40 minutes. This means that it is at this time that there will be an excellent catch and not oversleeping the asp will become one of the fisherman’s important tasks.

actively hunt at the first rays of the sun and retires at about 10 o'clock in the afternoon. But this does not mean that he will completely stop pecking or being caught. He simply becomes calmer by eating small meals throughout the day and working up an appetite for dinner. Which , as a rule, begins in the late evening and lasts until sunset.

Bait.

For October , the baits that were used in September are suitable, plus you can successfully catch asp in the Devonians. They are good both for their casting range and for free access to layers with surface waters of rivers, lakes, etc. During the current, show .

But for areas with depressions, sinking models of wobblers will be useful to the fisherman. If you plan to troll fishing, then diving wobbler models are ideal.

Fishing in September

The debilitating glutton of asp falls in September. If you’ve been trying to catch a fish for an hour now and there’s still no bite, then urgently change your location.

Correct selection of the location of this individual will help bring the catch home. Finding a place is not difficult, we will tell you how:

• At the main boundaries of the beginning of currents;
• In places where backflow of water occurs;
• On a spit with a sandy bottom;
• Where there are access to open beach shores;
• In places where the fry of other fish bask in the rays of the autumn sun;
• Near old driftwood;
• In areas of fallen trees;
• In the pools.

Asp gather in small flocks in September. You can cast a long-range spinning rod with a floating bait from a boat, in places that are difficult to reach. An ideal place with a lot of snags, reeds and a small presence of rocks. The silver predator creates characteristic splashes of water. As soon as you hear them, there are fish there. The splashes mean that the asp is smothering the fry with its tail, which it feeds on in September. There are seagulls near the water that circle over the asp’s habitat. This is a real fact.

Expert opinion

Valery Andreevich Sizov

Professional fisherman with 35 years of experience

The toothless individual feeds on small food that basks on the surface of the reservoir.

The second option is suitable for foot fishermen without a boat. Early in the morning you need to cast a spinning rod where sedge and thick reeds grow. Asp is also a lover of shallow water, because the water there is always warm. But if there is danger, the fish moves into an inaccessible zone from the shore. Fishermen have to move further to find a suitable place.

Catching asp in autumn in November.

Before the start of winter, November brings cold and sometimes night frosts. Which completely slows down the activity of cold-blooded fish. This means that the asp will not come out of hiding at the bottom often.

Asp fishing spots in November.

The November cold forces fish to spend most of their time in deep water. Therefore, feed less often in shallow water. But to find it in places with quite strong currents. In such places, the fish seem to ventilate their gills and rest between feedings.

What to use to catch asp in October.

Tackle and bait for October be suitable for September. And besides, you will need a lot of patience and good endurance for leisurely fishing in late autumn .

Asp fishing techniques

Jig fishing is most effective in autumn

The most successful way to catch asp is with a spinning rod. The method of placing the bait is of great importance. The asp prefers fast retrieve and active play of the bait. If there is a significant current, casting should be done upstream. In this case, the bait moves towards the shore almost at a right angle.

Based on the method of catching fish for food, it is effective to use precise casts as close as possible to the asp’s strike. However, before this, it is necessary to find out the direction of the asp’s movement and cast according to its movement. If there is a current, the asp moves against it, which allows it to approach potential prey from the tail, that is, to remain unnoticed.

When fishing for asp, it is also possible to use long casting followed by fast retrieval. Since during hunting the asp prefers to move along the shore, it is advisable to cast at a very acute angle relative to the coastline. This allows the fisherman to remain unnoticed by the fish.

Thus, successful asp fishing is not an easy, but very interesting and exciting type of fishing. Autumn helps to change some of the habits of the asp, however, choosing the right fishing spot, using a spinning rod, fast retrieval and the right bait gives a good chance of getting a significant catch of this wonderful fish.

Let’s summarize and choose the best baits for asp.

Based on the characteristics of the behavior of the asp at different times of the year , the following important requirements for baits can be identified: 1. Relatively small size .

2. Easy bait game.

3. Low drag during wiring .

4. The bait must have sufficient weight so that long-distance casts do not blow it off the fishing line with gusts of wind.

5. The bait should not go into a spin , even with fast retrieval.

6. The bait must stably hold the fishing horizon.

Of course, many baits meet similar characteristics, so let’s look at those that will be especially good for asp:

Wobbler.

This bait has already been mentioned above, but ultra-long casting . Therefore, such a type of wobbler as “ ratlin ”, thrown strictly across, is quite capable of pleasing the fisherman with excellent catch results.

A not deep transverse edge is also capable of increasing the bite when choosing the right position, which will camouflage the fisherman and will not scare off the cautious fish.

Kastmaster

Devons have proven themselves to be an excellent bait for spinning rod fishermen. In operation it is similar to the kastmaster and is in no way inferior to it, but the price will be more expensive. The thing is that the caste here is much more complicated.

The slightest defects in the production of this bait and line breakage are inevitable. To prevent this from happening, Devon must have ease of rotation combined with compactness.

In this case, it is better to choose a heavy metal, for example, lead, as the material for its manufacture. Then the speed of the bait will be high due to the landing of the blades at a steep angle, as well as a low inertial moment.

Kastmaster has all the necessary properties for catching asp , which is characterized by fairly fast attacks of this predator.

It is important to take into account that the same size of bait with different weights will give different fishing results. After all, the smaller the bait, the more attractive to the asp.

But at the same time it should be quite clearly visible in the water. If you plan to fish from 20 or 30 meters, then heavy bait will not be appropriate. An option weighing from 10 to 14 grams is suitable here This bait will give you the opportunity to cast both short and long distance.

As for the color scheme, there is only one piece of advice - stock up on multi-colored options. Because a bright spinner is useful in cloudy weather, and a dark one on a clear, fine, sunny day.

Three-sided

A convenient bait would also be a triangular bait , which can work perfectly both on the surface of a reservoir and on the deep bottom. As a rule, not very large asps are caught at the water's edge, and gorgeous autumn trophy asps are fished out in holes and depths.

The trihedron has the ability to quickly sink to the bottom, even to significant depths, which ensures a good catch. Especially in the fall, when the daytime asp makes short forays to feed.

Jig

Jig is suitable for cold water and will become an indispensable bait from mid-autumn or early spring.

great in places with rifts and at a depth, but not more than 3.5 meters. The jig bait is designed for a fairly large catch in size and weight.

, you will definitely be able to a fat with it

Asp in the process of catching is not the simplest fish, but quite interesting . Get to know her and you will definitely like .

Happy trophy fishing, gentlemen!

Gear used for asp fishing

Considering that the asp is a strong and persistent fish, the tackle must be carefully prepared. It is advisable to make and adjust the clutch on the reel.

The reel clutch is tightened in such a way that the line is released with half the breaking load.

As we said above, wobblers are widely used. But given that the asp does not allow one to get closer, they use a wobbler alloy along the current. Such rafting allows you to avoid frequent casting; the bait is simply pulled up and rafted again. Large wobblers are used for trolling (large depth of gear).

When fishing for asp in the fall, it is possible to use both the already mentioned cutmasters and jigs, as well as foam fish.

It is also possible to use fluffy baits (wabiki, tail spinners). Sometimes vertical lures are used for autumn fishing. The lure technique is reminiscent of the winter one - jerking upward from the bottom, tapping the lure.

Equipment for catching asp (Video)

Top 10 spinners for asp

Which spinners are the most catchy when catching asp? And so, below we will look at the 10 best models for asp fishing.

Mepps Aglia Long

A distinctive feature of the Mepps Aglia Long bait is the presence of a special petal shape (willow leaf). Thanks to such outlines, less resistance in the water and stable rotation of the petal are achieved. The speed of movement of the bait cannot change, which allows it not to jump out of the water surface in strong currents. The petal of the device has less windage in comparison with other spinners, which allows for the longest cast.

Design features allow you to catch asp in various reservoirs. The spoon will show excellent results even with strong currents, sluggish bite and at great depths.

Castmaster

The popular Castmaster model, the advantage of which is its versatility, ease of fishing, flight range and stability with fast serves. Even in strong currents, the bait is kept close to the surface of the water.

The cost of Castmaster is affordable for most anglers.

Renegade Iron Minnow

The Renegade Iron Minnow is a great option for consistent retrieves. The body of the device is quite heavy, resembling the shape of a bar, with two wire loops at the ends, and an additional tee with a front sight.

The bait has proven itself well when fishing with a uniform, step-by-step action. It can be easily thrown over long distances. In a specialized store it is worth purchasing a variety of spinners for asp fishing, differing in weight and color.

Russian three-edge Sabunaeva

Sabunaev's Russian trihedral can be used for fishing both in the cold season and in the summer. It copes well with fishing in the water column, near the surface of the water surface and near the bottom surface.

A triangular plate coated with silver or brass can be purchased at a specialty store. With the help of the device, the fisherman can perform various games.

Daiwa Silver Creek Masau

The exterior design of Daiwa Silver Creek Masau was carefully thought out by specialists. The shape of the oscillating spinner is elongated. If desired, you can catch asp on rivers with strong currents. The body of the device is made with a specific depression and special bends of the tail. This allows for stable play at any current speed.

Daiwa makes it easy to cast over long distances. The body is painted in tones as close as possible to the color scheme of real fish. An interesting dance in the water, performed by Daiva Silver, helps to attract the interest of the predator. The presence of imitation scales and holographic eyes adds realism to the bait.

Devon Dragonfly

Devon Dragonfly is a bait that is equipped with a pair of turbines rotating in opposite directions. This avoids the problem of line twisting when fishing in a body of water with a strong current.

Increased turbulence between a pair of turbines helps to increase the attractiveness of the bait among predatory fish. Manufacturers coat the turbine with silver, which makes the scales look realistic.

Kosadaka Quant V2

The Kosadaka Quant V2 spinner without a core is lightweight and has an external, replaceable fish weight. When quietly hunting for asp with a Kosadak spinner, it is better to use stepped wiring. During the animation, the weight will act as a jig.

The fish weight can be easily detached and replaced with heavier analogues. If desired, the turntable can be used without additional loading. The standard tee should be replaced with a single non-meshing one. To do this, you will need to slightly pull the spring towards you. The tee can be easily removed from the equipment.

Hopkins

The compact and heavy Hopkins jig is not a spinner bait, but an excellent jig bait. When casting, Hopkins flies quickly, which is a definite advantage.

For quiet hunting, experts recommend using regular and stepped wiring. The fish begins to bite during the fall of the spoon.

Spinkaster

The presence of a scaly surface in the Spinkaster allows the predator to mistake the bait for natural food. A metal form rises quickly from the water surface.

A significant advantage of the product is considered to be a high level of wear resistance and the possibility of use in both summer and winter fishing. Petals work most effectively with low-speed wiring.

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Bay De Noc Swedish Pimple

The interesting shape of the Bay De Noc Swedish Pimple spoon resembles a willow leaf, painted in amazing colors. The surface of the spoon is treated like crushed ice, which is very popular with predatory fish. A large number of models, differing in weight and color, allow everyone to choose the ideal device for catching asp. The use of an additional bead-type attachment will help to excellently entice predatory fish.

Small models can be used for light tackle fishing or quiet ice hunting. To achieve maximum catchability, you should use a single bait hook hooked to a tee. Such a change in appearance will have a positive effect on the results of fishing.