Float / bait for Perch
Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.
Gear
- Rod
- Float rod 3–4 m or match rod 3.9 m
- Reel
- Small match reel, size 2500 (with match rod)
- Mainline
- Nylon 0.16–0.20 mm
- Leader
- Leader 0.12–0.16 mm
- Hook
- #10 to #6
- Weight
- Float 1–3 g with split shot
Browning Black Magic
Daiwa Powermesh
Shimano Beastmaster
Lures / bait
- Worms (earthworm, brandling)
- Cut roach/bleak bait
- Shrimp
Season
April–October
Time of day
All day, mornings best
Pro tip
Float fish 0.5–2 m deep along reeds or docks. Worm is the best all-round bait — give bigger perch time to take it deep before striking.