Perch on small dead bait

[Mark]

Has anyone fished small dead baits for perch and do they work.

[Santiago]

Yes and yes, but not by design, but when eel fishing!

[Mark]

So in theory I suppose it could work then BigFish :D, I must give it a try.

[Santiago]

In theory yes. I was experimenting with a fillet of bleak held onto thd hook with bait elastic and caught perch instead of eels!

[Scott]

I'm sure there's a 'sketch' on one of the episodes of Catching the Impossible in which Martin Bowler is catching large perch in Wales under a float with small dead baits...

[JerryC]

I wouldn't use deadbaits myself, they do work but in my opinion they’re not a patch on livebaits.
PS the only dead bait I'd use would be prawn.

[Mark]

I wouldn't use deadbaits myself, they do work but in my opinion they’re not a patch on livebaits.
PS the only dead bait I'd use would be prawn.

I know your right Jerry but I dont use live baits.

[JerryC]

I'm sure there's a 'sketch' on one of the episodes of Catching the Impossible in which Martin Bowler is catching large perch in Wales under a float with small dead baits...

I believe you'll find it was a lob with pole gear.

[Kevanf1]

I would rather use a piece of silver foil wrapped around the hook with a bit of tail left over. Then something like a swan shot nipped on next to the hook and then fished sink and draw. A friend has very successfully fly fished for perch using home made flies of home cured rabbit skin. He caught the rabbits too This neighbour goes hawking and has a most beautiful bird He's also a dedicated pin and cane angler and frequents the other forum (Path).

[Santiago]

Soft latex swimtail fish (shads) with jig heads (2inch long), unbeatable using sink and draw for perch, then you do not need any real fish, dead or alive!!!