Choosing the right lure for pike in winter is no easy task, as this period turns the pike's metabolism and habits upside down. However, with the right approach, the right technique and the right lure, you can come out on top. To maximise your chances of capturewe present to you the best lures for winter pike fishing. Whether you prefer soft lures, hard lures or metal lures, we've selected a few must-haves to help you make the most of your winter sessions. Arm yourself with the best lures and get ready for the thrill of winter pike fishing.
The Dexter Shad est un super leurre pour le brochet en hiver, tant il possède de nombreuses caractéristiques répondant à ces conditions difficiles. En effet, ce shad possède une gomme incroyablement souple et une queue très large, l’activant à la moindre sollicitation, même à basse vitesse. La forme atypique de son corps lui confère un rolling très prononcé quel que soit la forme de la tête plombée ou du poids employé.
Finally, the Dexter Shad is flavoured with "Nitro Booster" crustacean attractant. All of which means this lure can be quickly detected underwater but also intercepted. As you can see, the Dexter Shad is a linear recovery pike machine for the winter period.
The Illex Crusher is a Ideal spinnerbait for winter pike fishing. Thanks to its tandem 'Willow' pallets, This lure is perfect for slow rolling retrieve. The paddles emit signals at the slightest touch and allow you to fish deeper than with a traditional spinnerbait. The specific shape of its head gives it a very stable swimming action when you're fishing the drop-offs or when you're prospecting the weed beds left at the bottom of the watercourse. What's more, its low centre of gravity means you can maintain contact with the bottom while retrieving. We prefer the 35g version which is a great bite for pike. In short, if you're looking for a winter pike lure that cuts through obstacles close to the bottom, theIllex Crusher is a fine reference.
TheOSP Rudra is a suspending jerkbait that has become legendary for fishing for sluggish pike. Thanks to its flat sides, this 13cm, 20g lure can project strong light signals to twitchers. The Rudra has a very tight rolling action, giving off strong vibrations. Finally, 3 internal moving balls multiply the casting distance and, above all, the underwater challenge. In winter, these different signals will attract pike from a distance to the twitch, while the pause between two waters allowed by this suspending lure will trigger the attack.
The key animation of this lure for pike in winter resides in the alternation of jerks marked to attack interspersed with long pauses, sometimes up to 10 seconds. You will see that theOSP Rudra will often trigger attacks during breaks.
The Miuras Mouse by CWC is a UFO that is incredibly effective on pike. This mouse imitation moves a lot of water thanks to its hairy body and flat nose. Its double plastic tail produces plenty of vibrations that will not go unnoticed by pike. The action will further enhance the already formidable effectiveness of this winter pike lure.
The Miuras Mouse is easy to pick up. You can simply retrieve it linearly and slowly. The simple movement of the many bristles produces vibrations that make the pike react quickly. You can also opt for retrieves with pauses to let the lure sink and float in the water column.
The Sakamata LIFO is a softjerk which is ideal for vertical pike fishing in winter. This lure has two appendages at the back of the cheeks which give it a very stable, gliding action. This lure is available in 6 inches and over, which is very rare for a vertical lure. Finally, its supple, unobtrusive tail produces small vibrations that will fool even the most educated pike. Don't hesitate to release the tension when vertical. You'll realise that this lure will glide and fall slowly like a dead leaf. This animation is ideal for targeting apathetic pike in winter.
The Deps Sakamata is a concentrate of research and is for us the best lure for pike in winter when fishing vertically.
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