Ash Costa – Perch Fishing Masters Hot Lures and Top Tips
What an incredible response we’ve had to the recent Perch Masters video with Ash Costa. He certainly didn’t disappoint the LOTB viewers with his views, tips and tactics to help us catch more big perch! In this article I give a summary of take aways plus his full lure list and where you can get them from!
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Ash Costa – 10 Top Tips and Take Aways
1. Try chatterbaits in weedy water
2. Fish effectively as close to 100% of the time
3. Matching lures with water colour
4. Give surface lures a go, fish for follows
5. Walk the dog
6. Fishing lures in teams
7. Crankbaits, when and how to get the most from them
8. Fish with a light trace
9. Mute your lures in bright conditions
10. Carve your own path
Ash takes us through his lure box
Ash Costa – Hot Lures
The Perch Master recommended lures that you’ve got to get in your lure box!
1. Gunki Tiny Boomer 5g (Ayu)
2. Gunki Whiz (UV Ayu, 5cm)
https://www.predatortackle.co.uk/Soft-Lure-Baits/Gunki-Whiz/
3. Gunki Megalon (Blue Rain)
https://www.predatortackle.co.uk/Hard-Baits/Gunki-Megalon-75-F/
4. Gunki Hedorah (Gold Perch)
https://www.predatortackle.co.uk/Hard-Baits/Gunki-Hedorah-43-F/
5. Gunki Gamera Twitch (Minnow / Vairon)
https://www.predatortackle.co.uk/Hard-Baits/Gunki-Gamera-Twitch-65-SP/
6. Gunki Gigan (Contrast Pink)
https://www.predatortackle.co.uk/Hard-Baits/Gunki-Gigan-39-F/
7. Gunki Gigan (Blue Arrow)
https://www.predatortackle.co.uk/Hard-Baits/Gunki-Gigan-55-F/
8. Gunki Rockstar (Brown Sugar)
https://www.predatortackle.co.uk/Soft-Lure-Baits/Gunki-Rockstar-ITB-85cm/
Ash Costa with one of his many big perch!
Ashs’ Big Perch Lure
Gunki Skip Worm
https://www.predatortackle.co.uk/Soft-Lure-Baits/Gunki-Skip-Worm-100/
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Key Takeaways From Ash's Day
Spending a day with a dedicated perch angler always teaches you something new. Whether you are chasing your first big perch or looking to add to your list of personal bests, there are a few ideas worth remembering from this session.
Choose your lures with confidence. Having a small, trusted selection in your box is better than carrying dozens you rarely use.
Vary the presentation. Try dropping, dragging and skipping your lure around likely cover, and watch how the fish respond.
Fish the whole swim. Big perch may be tucked under a bank, beside a boat or along a far margin, so cast to every corner before moving on.
Handle fish with care. Wet your hands, support the fish and return it quickly so that these special perch can be enjoyed by other anglers in the future.
If you are interested in more expert advice, take a look at the other Perch Fishing Masters articles on the site, each one packed with lures and tips from some of the best perch anglers around.