How do I catch Perch with Prawns? - The School Of Fish

The Perch (Peca fluviatilis) is in my opinion one of the best looking freshwater fish in the UK. The huge spikey dorsal fin, bold stripes and red/orange fins make this a really handsome fish. In recent years there has been a boom in big Perch fishing from many waters where they have been neglected and they have been thriving. They make an excellent target during the winter months when other species slow down their feeding habits. Using large baits can help single out the largest specimens and any fish over two pounds will give you an excellent fight.
Find a lake that contains Perch. You can’t catch it if it’s not there.
Look around the lake for areas with cover; weed and overhanging trees are perfect.
Use a 12ft float fishing rod rated for use with a 4-6lb line.
Plumb the water depth and fish with you bait on or very close to the bottom.
Use large worms of prawns for bait. These are proven catchers of large Perch.
Use a size 12-8 hook and remember to strike early to avoid deep hooked fish.
Lessons
Why not book a lesson during winter and join The School Of Fish at the favourite big Perch fishery.
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[@chriscarr9171]

Superb specimen. Good simple rig.

[@albionangling]

We found this video really helpful!
Thank you 😀
We have a 'quest for a 2lb perch' video coming up, and i think you'll notice some of the advice you gave us.
Thanks again!
Tight lines

[@theschooloffish115]

That’s great, thanks for sharing that. Best of luck in your quest, I’ll look out for your video 👍

[@tadhghayden8440]

Cool amazing such small waters have such fine perch. What do they feed on?

[@theschooloffish115]

Tadhg Hayden small waters like that are very often home to lots of fish of a variety of species. Every year when they spawn the young Perch gorge themselves on the small fry. Any Perch that make it to a mature size then target larger fish and before long those little waters are home to some really big Perch. It's only in relatively recent years people have really targeted Perch in those types of waters that the giants have been discovered. Give it a go, it's really exciting action. Good luck!