Ultimate guide to perch fishing in cold water

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video Westin-fishing backed Thom Hunt describes multiple tips to help you catch more perch when the water is at its very coldest in the winter. Discussing methods like how to fish the Dropshot technique super slow to tempt cold, lethargic fish and covering twitch or jerk baits for perch with tricks on how to present the lure and modifications to make sure it suspends just how you want it to. For jig anglers out there Thom discusses how to select the right jig heads to give a stand up, Ned rig style presentation and how to select the right shads like the Westin kickteez or the classic Westin Ringteez CT with its curly tail that is perfect for cold water predator fishing.
Thom also describes how and when to select bigger baits like the Westin Crecraw and use silicone skirts for added attraction when perch fishing.
A must watch for lure anglers still desperate to get out fishing and catch even in the most difficult of conditions.

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@thelureangler4346 3 жыл бұрын

Great that you’ve given a couple of alternative methods to the dropshot in these cold conditions. The only advise people seem to say about winter fishing is use slow static methods such as dropshot, with no mention that usually winter is very wet and comes with a lot of rain, and in turn very poor visability. Despite the cold conditions, I’ve not even entertained dropshot this winter because the water has barely had more than 2-4” visibility all winter. Thanks for the tips, always appreciated.

@timarmstrong4309 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent method in winter is to use a cheb rig with a buoyant bait such as a Zman Slimswimz 3 inch. I let it sink to the bottom, wind one turn of the handle and then let it sit for 5 seconds. The paddle tail wiggles during the retrieve but when you stop it, the tail rises up vertically allowing the perch to easily engulf it. This is by far the best method I have found for redfin as you don't move your bait very far and even when you pause it, the tail continues to wave about.

@danram69 2 жыл бұрын

so much mind space has gone into this its why your world class and thanks for sharing you such skills

@tattoedmat 3 жыл бұрын

Thom loves dressing up in a skirt. Oh I miss-heard 😂 he ment the jighead. Very good points mate deffinatly agree totally on keeping those pauses looooonng

@daverichards6557 3 жыл бұрын

This is really useful confirmation of what has happened to me twice. Once when I was fly fishing a sparkly 2” jig fly and the other a ned rig. In a nutshell, I put my rod down on the floor, with my foot on the butt. I went quickly into fishing bag for something which took all of ten seconds. I lifted up the rod, “Bang”. Fish on! It was the pause! Like I say it’s happened twice with such an identical timing and circumstance that it was uncanny. Definitely like you say “pause” is the key in cold water. And this was in the winter. Slowly going through you videos. I am pretty sure I’ve read your article in L.A.S. to which I subscribe. The magazine is edited beautifully with stunning photography. Thanks again and keep up the good work it’s appreciated

@Thomhuntfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comments Dave 👍🏻 Glad it’s all making sense as well! For me fishing is all about tiny lessons learned over and over again to build a big picture of being able to predict the fishes behaviour and stay one step ahead. That’s what makes great anglers great

@AyA-dt2vt 3 жыл бұрын

Two weeks ago I was watching a program on TV. I forgot his name, but it was talking about super people or something like that, and the presenter for this program was very handsome, so I searched on KZfaq about it, and BOOM this handsome is you thom 😂🌚❤+It was really nice and creative program 💙

@VernerKeel 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice, Thom. Much appreciated.

@johnloxley8705 3 жыл бұрын

Just subbed !!! Anything “ perchy “ I’m there !! Love it ... great info and vid. Spot on !! 👍🏽😎😀

@dominicburton950 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff as always Thom .First time I have seen the paternoster on a drop shot rig and interesting theory thanks for sharing .An alternative presentation to the standard and definitely an edge thats worth a try 😉 👍

@Thomhuntfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 Glad you enjoyed the video. If you have any topics you want covered just ask

@tomosedwards8369 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant advice/tips Thom!

@Thomhuntfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@benjamink3168 8 ай бұрын

Fishing in -5c last year , not a bite on Ned rigging or drop shotting or slow jigging so chucked on a Chatterbait and had 5 perch in an hour , street fishing around a city so maybe the water temp was a bit warmer

@Thomhuntfishing 8 ай бұрын

There is always an exception to the rule, and that is the importance of having variety in your box. Power baits like crankbaits, chatterbaits etc can work in cold water, but typically the conditions have to be specific

@benjamink3168 8 ай бұрын

@@Thomhuntfishing yeah most definitely , 9/10 the methods mentioned in the video is what works for me in super cold water , just putting it out there for other people to see in case they find themselves in a similar situation , thanks for the reply

@RemboMicky 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips, will be applying all this theory into practise this weekend 👌👌💪💪

@Thomhuntfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck 🤞

@jaydogarmy 3 жыл бұрын

Huge help watching this! Great vid 👌👏💯

@Thomhuntfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 If you have any topics you’d like tips on let me know, hope I can help

@chrisowenuk3792 3 жыл бұрын

Really good video, lots of excellent tips, thank you

@Thomhuntfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 👌 Let me know if there’s a video you want made

@ciaranlucas5225 3 жыл бұрын

this is brilliant thank you !!

@RuachEden 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Thom!

@I.have.an.std. 3 жыл бұрын

This is going to be a banger👍👍

@Thomhuntfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it lived up to expectations 🤞

@RobWootton 3 жыл бұрын

Cracking tips big boy 🤙

@Thomhuntfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👌 Starting to enjoy this KZfaq malarkey!

@dancolloby8163 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thom👍 Great vid as always 😊 Any chance of showing us how you tie a paternoster on a drop shot rig. Thank you.

@robbusby881 3 жыл бұрын

Can l second this comment l have dabbled with idea of paternoster but never really got the presentation l was happy with either forming a loop or adding a tiny swivel so would love to see how you go about it.

@tonycamplin8607 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent and informative video. Is it possible to do one describing how you tie that short paternoster rig?

@Thomhuntfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, thanks for the question. Yep had a few people ask about that so will make a video ASAP 👌

@tonycamplin8607 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thomhuntfishing thanks.

@fishingonaprayer3551 3 жыл бұрын

Westin need to bring out a floating bait say a worm or something so you can ned them

@Thomhuntfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’d deffo like I something like that as well!

@gothicgorey Жыл бұрын

What pliers or tool would you recommend for unhooking perch . I also get pike in my canal also . So just want make sure I have everything I need . Also another question my canal is weedy in many spots what rig would you go with personally ? I seen there is plenty of weedless rigs now on offer.