Best non-live bait methods for catching perch?
Sep 15, 2021 16:19:19 #
Most of the perch I see caught are going after worms. I've heard slices of other perch also work, as they're happy little cannibals. But it's hard for me to get good live bait. I'm working on setting up a worm bin, but what are some good techniques for catching perch without live bait? Powerbait and balls 'o fire didn't seem to do a single thing for me.
Sep 15, 2021 19:22:32 #
FS Digest wrote:
Most of the perch I see caught are going after worms. I've heard slices of other perch also work, as they're happy little cannibals. But it's hard for me to get good live bait. I'm working on setting up a worm bin, but what are some good techniques for catching perch without live bait? Powerbait and balls 'o fire didn't seem to do a single thing for me.
I catch them by accident on small crankbaits, and occasionally on a Wacky worm. Try small 3"worm rigged wacky style.
Sep 15, 2021 20:53:11 #
Sep 15, 2021 22:02:06 #
Flies. Perch around heres natural diet is like 60% bug larva and hatchings. I’ve done pretty well using flies tipped with maggots on a standard crappie rig or bottom knocker (spreader)
Sep 15, 2021 23:05:48 #
FS Digest wrote:
Most of the perch I see caught are going after worms. I've heard slices of other perch also work, as they're happy little cannibals. But it's hard for me to get good live bait. I'm working on setting up a worm bin, but what are some good techniques for catching perch without live bait? Powerbait and balls 'o fire didn't seem to do a single thing for me.
Sep 16, 2021 16:17:01 #
FS Digest wrote:
Most of the perch I see caught are going after worms. I've heard slices of other perch also work, as they're happy little cannibals. But it's hard for me to get good live bait. I'm working on setting up a worm bin, but what are some good techniques for catching perch without live bait? Powerbait and balls 'o fire didn't seem to do a single thing for me.
Very small trout lures work pretty well . Pheobes, kastmasters, mepps type, all work . small curly tail grubs on jigs
Too. YP's are definitely not fussy.
Sep 16, 2021 16:47:31 #
Captain Lahti
Loc: Kennewick, WA
Once you do catch some perch cure some strips of perch belly and such in a strong salt solution, very strong, and keep it in the frig for the next trip.
Sep 16, 2021 18:50:07 #
greenfrog
Loc: Central NJ
Not targeting them but they hit the small rapala pretty good this summer. floater size f5.
Sep 17, 2021 01:20:16 #
DrewU
Loc: Waterloo ia
FS Digest wrote:
Most of the perch I see caught are going after worms. I've heard slices of other perch also work, as they're happy little cannibals. But it's hard for me to get good live bait. I'm working on setting up a worm bin, but what are some good techniques for catching perch without live bait? Powerbait and balls 'o fire didn't seem to do a single thing for me.
Where you at and what time of year you talking? A hairy ice jig with a crappie nibble on it works pretty good.
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