Pikes
The pike is one of the largest predators that can be found in France, second only to the catfish. Present almost everywhere in France, it is the most well-known and probably one of the most sought-after predators. Powerful and combative, it is a true sport fish that can be caught using various techniques.
Whether on the surface or in the deepest layers of water, there are a multitude of lures adapted to its hunt. Among the most well-known categories of lures, we find:
These different categories are all effective in attracting pikes, you just need to choose your lure according to the biotope you wish to prospect.
The Perch family
In the perch family, you mainly find perch and zander. These are predators that also tend to feed on worms and insects. Like the pike, they are present all over France and can be caught with a multitude of lures.
The zander is very sought after for its lures but also for the dead-handled technique. It is a very good predator that usually delights in fish that it has previously killed. Hence the interest in the dead-handling technique, which is very effective on this species.
At the same time, it is very interesting to look for it with lures. It is a very wary fish and difficult to lure that requires a notable technical ease and a suitable hook. Its large eyes allow it to locate its prey very easily and analyze the contrast of your lures brilliantly.
As for the perch, a voracious little predator, it's a delight to fish! On light rods, with small predator surface lures or scraping the bottom, it's a very energetic fish that you can catch in significant numbers!
Black Bass
The Black Bass, a combative fish par excellence, is very popular with sport fishermen. An international competition is directly dedicated to it, the Bass Master Classic. Its hunt is one of the most complex, it's a fish that can be caught using countless techniques.
On the surface with soft lures, hard lures, scraping the bottom, between 2 waters with swimbaits or with shads. The multitude of combinations to find the menu of the day makes the black bass a difficult fish to catch and at the same time accessible to everyone.
It's useless to know all the techniques that the species appreciates, there is certainly one that you know that will seduce the black bass. Like perch, you can easily do numbers with this species. The small subjects are very voracious and do not hesitate to hit your lures. They are real stomachs on fins!
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