<h2>Fishing for Chub</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0548/9197/0669/files/Salmo-Hornet-25-sinkingyyENtWZruNLY9.jpg" alt="Salmo Hornet Döbelköder"></p><p>Old fishing books used to illustrate chub tackle with a cherry as the classic bait. Then came a period when large numbers of chub were caught on <strong>curly tail grubs</strong> fished shallow - another chub lure was born. After that, reports of big chub on mini plugs started coming in thick and fast. If we had to name the next big chub lure, our money would be on <strong>spoons</strong>.</p><p>When lure fishing for chub, you stand a good chance of catching at the right spot with almost any small bait. The Pike &amp; Perch shop selection brings together the best and most productive chub lures from our range - from small soft lure shads and combination baits, through micro crankbaits and mini plugs, right through to spoons for chub.</p><p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0548/9197/0669/files/Crazy-Fish-Angry-Spin-4-5-UV-Motor-Oil-SW31488-5OuQtrx2sKOQ0i.jpg" alt="Döbelköder"></p><p>Chub belong to the carp family and are, strictly speaking, untypical predators. A carp only rarely blunders onto a lure fished for predators. Chub, on the other hand, are nearly always willing to attack a plug, shad or spoon. The key is to keep the baits small and work them with plenty of feel on <strong>light ultralight tackle</strong>.</p><h2>Finding Chub</h2><p>Small chub move through the water in shoals. Large specimen chub prefer to swim alone and seek out very quiet lies close to cover. Most chub are caught in rivers and streams, though still waters hold chub populations too. In small streams you can have great fun actively searching for chub - you can often spot the fish directly. On larger rivers and streams you have to rely more on experience.</p><p>Prime chub spots sit behind bridge pillars, in the quieter water behind weirs, and near harbour entrances. Wherever fish can tuck themselves out of the main flow behind an obstacle, they feel at home.</p><h2>Staying Hidden at the Water</h2><p>Good concealment is essential. Think about what you wear when chub fishing so you do not spook the fish the moment you arrive at a spot. Chub are wary and can be startled by any movement on the bank or in the water. If the sun is at your back, you cast a tell-tale shadow across the water. All experienced lure anglers take care not to disturb fish with their movements along the bank. If you wade in waders, always cast upstream. Fish holding above you are far less likely to detect your footsteps than fish downstream, in the direction that sound travels most efficiently.</p><p>Serious chub anglers will sooner or later also encounter <strong>asp</strong>. Depending on the venue, asp and chub live side by side. They are often accompanied by zander and pike, so your ultralight tackle should be chosen with that in mind. Having one chub outfit for small streams and a slightly heavier one for larger rivers is not much of an extravagance. Always think carefully about what leader material you use and what the best main line is for the situation.</p>