Kidding Around with Perch-part 6

Nap Time - Lunch Time

Regardless of which tactics you choose, most perch fishing situations require one additional motion mixed in. Actually, it’s no motion! From aggressively jigging a spoon to the subtle strokes you use to swim an ice fly, an opportunity for consumption must be offered. "Napping" (pausing) the lure provides that opportunity by stimulating the predator instincts of perch, and it will usually entice them to gobble up the offering. The key is to vary the length of the pause until you determine the most effective time frame. Usually, this will correlate with the aggressiveness of the perch. Pause lengths may vary from 2 or 3 seconds to a minute depending on the mood of the fish. The more sluggish they are, the longer the pause. When it comes to perch, sometimes the right move for success is no move at all.

Not only are these effective techniques that will put more perch on the ice, they also have a tendency to put a smile on the face of both the youth and the adults in your angling party. Kids can simply be themselves and be successful perch anglers. For the adults it’s an easy rule of thumb to remember: Stop acting your age and start kidding around!

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