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Asp fishing

Leuciscus aspius
Asp

About Asp

The predator among the cyprinids, hunting baitfish at the surface in visible boils.

Typical size: Usually 50-75 cm. Record (approx.): ≈ 5 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Apr-Jun
Best time
Day
Habitat
River, Lake

Lures and baits that work

Spoon Spoon Cast out and retrieve at a steady pace so the spoon flashes and wobbles. Vary the speed and let it flutter down between turns.
Crankbait Crankbait Retrieve so the plug dives and wobbles. Add pauses and twitches to trigger strikes, or troll it behind the boat.
Fly Fly Present the fly on a fly line, dry on top or wet below. Mend the line, stay in contact and strike on the light take.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Asp?

Asp fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun. The best windows in the day are usually day.

What lures and baits work for Asp?

Effective methods for Asp include Spoon, Crankbait and Fly.

Where can you catch Asp?

Asp is most often found in river, lake. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.