Balancers "Rapala" have a balanced, impeccable game, and even the "eight" perform perfectly. Catching balancers can be used in stagnant water and in bodies of water with strong currents under any weather conditions: snow or rain.
Rapala Brand
For the first time, horizontal balancers or spinners were produced in Finland. In 1936, the Finnish fisherman, Lauri Rapala, from foil from a candy wrapper and bottle cork invented a lobed wobbler. In 1944, fishermen became interested in his products, and he and his family opened a small fishing lure company .
Currently, the plants of the Rapala VMC Corporation brand are located in 30 countries. High quality fishing accessories have become very famous among amateur fishers and winter fishing professionals.
Rapala Company produces ice drills, fishing tackle, and its balancers are recognized as one of the best in the premium class. Each Rapala balancer is individually tested.
General characteristics
Balancers have a flattened shape and high weight, high-quality fittings, which allows you to control them at a depth and in fast flow.
The bait is used for fishing from ice and in open water. The balancer has a strong body, the upper part of which has a special coating that reflects light, and the bait becomes more noticeable in low light.
Balancers "Rapala" regardless of size and color are reliable and stable game. This fact can be verified by every angler, even a beginner, in any water tank. A variety of colors and shades of the balancers will allow you to choose them for any fishing conditions and for every taste.
Balance "Rapala" on the perch
Perch is not afraid of frost, one of the favorite fish for winter fishing. To catch perch, not only high quality bait is required, but also a special technique. Choosing a balancer, pay attention to its size. The bait in the form of a small fish from 30 to 50 mm is used for medium perch, and up to 30 mm in size - for catching smaller fish. Small perches are grouped in flocks and therefore often fall on a balancer of small size.
The catch also depends on the coloring of the Rapala balancers. When the perch is active, use baits of bright yellow, red and orange. The balance of green, gray or blue is suitable when there is no bite. The silver shade of the bait is ideal for troubled waters. For successful fishing and predator fishing you should stock up on balancers of different colors. For
winter fishing for perch, the most catchy colors according to the classification of colors and shades of Rapala are:
- FT - perch color (classic);
- BSR;
- Red head;
- CLN.
Overview of Rapala models
Widespread use of the model series Rapala Jigging Rap:
- W02 (W03) are small baits having a length of 20 mm and a weight of 4 g, for fishing in shallow water during a period of weak biting. The most popular models are those coated with a fluorescent composition and the colors of sand perch.
- W05 / BYR - medium models weighing 9 g and a length of 50 mm are designed for fishing pike and perch. The “toad” and yellow-green with black stripes are considered to be popular flowers.
- W07 / GLP is a large balancer weighing 30 g and a length of 11 cm for large predatory fish.
Winter lures Rapala
The Rapala winter balancers catch both small predators (perches) and large predators (pike perch, trout and pike). Many sizes and colors allow you to experiment and choose the most catchy balancer. When fishing from ice, the Rapala balance is indispensable, and the Jigging Rap product is a guarantee of a good mood and a big catch. With its mobility and playing at various depths and in any water, dark or muddy, the bait attracts the attention of fish.
In its form, Jigging Rap is similar to an oblong small fish, the model has more than 40 colors. Not without reason this balancer is called classical, manufacturers of fishing tackle most often copy it. For the first time this model appeared on sale in the distant 1965 and was intended only for ice fishing.
Rapala Jigging Rap Open Water Fishing
Over the years, Jigging Rap fishermen began to use for fishing in open water. The balance of the Rapala is similar in appearance to the classic minnow bait, but has a lot of weight, which allows you to reach the depths and lure predators. The bait is equipped with single hooks on both sides, and there is a tee in the middle. The balance beam is made of plastic. Thanks to this design, the bait easily performs complex figures and attracts the attention of fish when fishing by ordinary casting.
The fishing technique with this type of fishing was brought to perfection by the fisherman Linder All. Its technology consists in casting the bait and immediately sinking to the bottom. Spinning rises sharply up and then falls, thanks to this the balancer plays perfectly. With such wiring, smooth movements and accuracy are necessary so that the hooks do not catch on snags or stones at the bottom of the river. Using different models of Jigging Rap lures, you can catch fish such as grass carp, rudd, sea bream, cichlids.
When twitching, the Rapala balancer, simulating the movements of a small fish and swaying in different directions, cleverly moves. With such posting in the
fishing box will be fast predatory fish - large-mouthed perch or horse mackerel.
A special feature of Jigging Rap lures is their special game and unusual movements. A perfectly selected proportion of the weight of the bait and its dimensions makes it possible to catch even very careful fish that do not come close to the coastline.
Balancers "Rapala": reviews
In their reviews, anglers note the following advantages of lures:
- quality;
- performance
- good game;
- hooks;
- reliability;
- convenience;
- efficiency;
- colors.
Of the shortcomings, fishermen note a high price, but professionals believe that the balancer is worth it.
Balancers "Rapala" - these are the highest quality and reliable fishing lures in all seasons and in any conditions. Despite the high price, the presence of Rapala lures in the arsenal of the fisherman, as well as the use of various game techniques and postings, gives high chances for a big catch.