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Ide fishing

Leuciscus idus
Ide

About Ide

A powerful cyprinid that runs into flowing water in spring and feeds readily at the surface.

Typical size: Usually 30-50 cm. Record (approx.): ≈ 4 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season
May-Jul
Best time
Day
Habitat
River, Lake

Lures and baits that work

Float bait Float bait Bait with worm, maggot or corn and set the float so the bait hovers just above the bottom. Strike when the float goes under.
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.
Spinner Spinner Reel just fast enough to keep the blade spinning from the off. Work it along weed edges, rocks and current seams, shallow or deep.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Ide?

Ide fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows in the day are usually day.

What lures and baits work for Ide?

Effective methods for Ide include Float bait, Fly and Spinner.

Where can you catch Ide?

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