Mark Austin Perch Fishing Masters – Lures and Top Tips

This guy is widely respected for his captures of big perch on lures. We spend a day following Mark Austin perch fishing and quizzing him on everything that surrounds his incredible results. This article is a summary, key take aways and a list of lures from a very capable angler that’s caught numerous huge perch.

Mark Austin – 10 Top Tips and Take Aways

1. Take two rods, one ‘search’ and one ‘finesse’

2. Fish open jigheads where possible

3. Try neon jigheads in coloured water

4. Cast upstream for better control on the lure

5. Check the deeper water in cold conditions

6. Keep changing lures until you find what they want

7. If all else fails put on something bright like lemon tiger or chartreuse

8. Switch up the retrieve regularly

9. Hit the slacks and fish near cover

10. Try to fish when there’s low pressure. This can really make a big difference.

Mark Austin perch fishing with me and my camera watch his every move!

Mark Austin – Hot Lures

The Perch Master recommended lures that you’ve got to get in your lure box!

8cm NineSeven Tungsten Ant Shad

https://www.nineseventungsten.co.uk/product-page/ant-shads

NineSeven X2 Worm

https://www.nineseventungsten.co.uk/product-page/x2-worm

Yum Crawbug

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Yum\_Crawbug/descpage-YCWBG.html

Unagi Slug by Lucky John

https://www.protackleshop.co.uk/en5/lucky-john-soft-baits-unagi-slug/s/30966

Marks Big Perch Lure

9cm Fox Rage Slick Shad

https://www.predatortackle.co.uk/Soft-Lure-Baits/Fox-Rage-Slick-Shad-Ultra-UV/

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Putting Mark's Tips Into Practice

The ten tips above are simple, but together they give you a flexible approach that works on rivers, canals and stillwaters. Here is how you can use them on your next session.

• Pack a search lure and a finesse lure. Begin with the larger, more visible option to find active fish, then switch to the smaller, subtler one when the bites dry up.

• Match your colours to the water. Bright or neon shades can help in coloured water, while natural patterns often work better when the water is clear.

• Respect the conditions. In cold weather, slow down your retrieve and search deeper areas, where perch tend to sit when the temperature drops.

• Use the flow. Casting upstream gives you more control over the lure, and lets it fall naturally through the swim.

Most importantly, be prepared to experiment. Perch can be fussy, and the anglers who catch the biggest fish are usually the ones who keep adapting until they crack the puzzle.

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