On the fishing counters there is a line of different baits used for pike fishing. Judging by numerous reviews, it will be possible to fish out this freshwater predator with the correct selection of equipment. Due to the wide range of pike lures, it will be easy for a beginner to get confused. Each of the fishing products has its own advantages and disadvantages, which should be considered before purchasing. The best pike lures are described in the article.
About wobblers
The advantages of these pike lures are as follows:
- Due to the natural color, wobblers outwardly practically do not differ from fish that are included in the diet of a predator.
- You can play a wobbler by imitating the movements of fish.
- The equipment starts its “work” as soon as it gets into the water.
- It is possible to catch pike on a bait, which is stationary.
- The presence of an additional noise effect due to the rattles built into the body.
- Possibility of using snap with spinning rods.
- Pike baits are characterized by high wear resistance. Wobblers have a long service life.
It will be much easier to fish out a freshwater predator if you choose the right equipment. Below are some of the most catchy pike lures.
Ima flit 120
This pike bait has an elongated body to which three tees are attached. The internal part of the equipment is equipped with metal balls that perform the function of a rattle. The length of the product is 12 cm. The bait weighs no more than 14 g. According to experienced fishermen, by twitching, the wobbler can be dipped into water to a depth of 2 m. If the wiring is uniform, the bait drops to 3 m. Judging by the reviews, this equipment is considered quite catchy in any color. The cost of a fishing product is 900 rubles.
Zip Baits Khamsin SR
This model is made in the form of crucian carp. The fishing product is equipped with a tungsten sinker, making the wobbler ideal for long casts. Judging by consumer reviews, the equipment perfectly balances in the water column. Two variants of wobblers 5 and 7 cm long are presented to the attention of fishermen. Weighing equipment is 4 and 9.5 g each. A small immersion blade is provided for the product. The wobbler is effective at a depth of no more than one and a half meters. According to experienced fishermen, with this bait you can use slow wiring and twitching. The product contains two tee hooks. You can buy a lure for 800 rubles.
Megabass Vision 110
The length of the wobbler is not more than 11 cm. The equipment weighs 14.2 g. According to the owners, the bait has a slow ascent. The control is carried out by two tungsten balls located inside the body of the wobbler. Their presence allows for long casts, and also provides an original game. You can fish a freshwater predator with the bait of this model at a depth of not more than 1 m. The fishing product contains three sharp tees. There are special barbs in the front and rear hooks. With this bait it is recommended to carry out jerking. The price of a wobbler varies from 1000 to 1200 rubles.
Owner Cultiva Rip'n Minnow 112 SP
Judging by consumer reviews, this is one of the best pike lures. The wobbler is intended for catching large individuals. A fishing product with a voluminous and wide body. The length of the wobbler is 11.2 cm, weight - 21 g. You can immerse the equipment by one and a half meters. Due to good balancing, the product is suitable for long and fairly accurate casts. The design of this model has a pair of very sharp triple hooks. According to the owners, the caught predator cannot break loose from such a bait. With a wobbler, you can perform both uniform wiring and twirking. There is a fishing product 450 rubles.
Lucky Craft Pointer 100 SP
Judging by consumer reviews, this wobbler model is quite effective in any reservoirs where pike is found. The equipment weighs 18 g. The length of the bait is no more than 10 cm. According to seasoned fishermen, with this model it is preferable to do twiring. During the game, the equipment makes noises that can attract a predator at a great distance from the casting site. The advantage of the Pointer is that it does not stop playing when the fisherman decides to pause. The working depth of the wobbler varies from one and a half to two meters. The product is equipped with two sharp triple hooks. The range of snap-ins is presented in various colors. However, according to experienced fishermen, it is better to give a neutral color to catch pike. You can buy a Pointer for 800 rubles.
About baubles
Among the various pike lures, baits are in great demand. When choosing these products, some nuances should be taken into account. For example, it is advisable to use light snap-ins in clear and bright weather. Often, bright colors are used in the spring. Pike lures will form glare that will interest a freshwater predator. In stable cloudy weather experienced fishermen recommend fishing with yellow baubles. If the weather is changeable, you can use two-color options. Judging by the numerous reviews, most consumers give preference to spinners. In addition, the shape of the lure's petal is of no small importance. Lures of the Long and Comet types received a lot of positive reviews. Below are some of the most popular lures.
Spinner Options
- Blue Fox Super Vibrax. This model belongs to the category of acoustic equipment. Judging by numerous reviews, the bauble is quite catchy and very popular with anglers. Due to the peculiar design, this bait is not twisted during operation. Due to the additional vibrations that are formed during the wiring, the equipment will not go unnoticed by a freshwater predator. The price of the product is from 150 to 220 rubles.
- Mepps Aglia Long. This bait is a classic turntable. The shape of the snap resembles a willow leaf. The fishing product is intended for reservoirs in which a rapid flow is noted. According to consumers, even with a very strong current, the spinner game looks very natural. Depending on the size of the product is in the range of 200-450 rubles.
- Mepps Syclops. The main feature of this spinner is the presence of special faces whose task is to reflect light. Judging by the reviews of the owners, with this lure, you can perform any wiring. The game of the bait will remain natural and effective, regardless of how fast it is being posted. You can purchase this universal tooling for 1 thousand rubles.
About Silicone Pike Lures
A freshwater predator can also be fished out with snap-ins made from synthetic material. Such baits are characterized by flexibility and plasticity. According to experts, pikes often try to get rid of metal and plastic fishing gear. The opposite effect is noted with silicone baits. Having attacked, the predator does not immediately throw snap out of its mouth. If the bait is with attractants, the pike often swallows it. Snap-ins can be imitation (copy those inhabitants of the reservoirs that the predator is used to eating) and fantasy.
The strengths of silicone pike lures are their low cost and catchability. According to fishermen, you can take more than a dozen of these products with you to the water. Due to the affordable price, parting with these baits is not so pathetic as it happens with spinners and wobblers. The disadvantage of silicone products is their softness and fragility. You can ensure a good catch with the right choice of lures.
About vibrotail
These silicone lures outwardly resemble small fish that are used to eating freshwater predators, including pike. The equipment has a voluminous body and a shank. In the water column he makes oscillatory movements, which attracts the attention of a predator. Among silicone products, the following models are very popular among fishermen:
- Sawamura One'Up Shad. It is a classic vibro-tail, providing an active game even with weak wiring. The body is equipped with an offset hook, which is located in a special recess.
- Lucky John Classic Roach. Product with notches and a large shank. The bait provides an active game and is considered very catchy.
- Reins Bubbling Shad. Bait with a narrow elongated body and a small wide shank. Due to this geometry, the equipment is characterized by a restrained inactive game. This silicone product is taken with those fishermen who practice jigging and twirking.
About twisters
Twisters differ from vibro-tails in that they do not imitate fodder objects, to which freshwater predators are accustomed. A twister is a cylindrical body that ends with a shank. The bait can have gentle, wide, narrow and high ribs. It all depends on what kind of vibration the snap-in must carry out. For example, for an intense and shallow game, it is advisable to use a twister with a long narrow shank. Vibrations will turn out to be slow and powerful for twisters with wide shanks. Judging by the numerous reviews, the Pontoon 21 Pillo twister is very popular. This product has a voluminous short body and a thin wide tail. According to experts, even slow wiring can be done with it. Even the most passive predator will pay attention to the original game of the bait. Also proved to be a fairly catchy bait product, which is known among the fishermen as "Single tail". Structurally, this twister is no different from other models. Its high catchability is explained by the content of a large number of salts and attractants attractive to pike.
About the Predator Necklace
Let's talk about one more device. In addition to various spinners, wobblers and silicone baits, many fishermen practice pike fishing on vents. In the design of these devices there is fishing line, hooks, sinkers and reels.
On the shelves of specialized stores for the attention of fishermen are presented various options for a pike necklace. From the wide assortment of such devices, the Three Whale zherlits received many positive reviews. The design of the product is simple. There is a round plastic base and a corner stand. The vents are assembled in such a way that their reels with fishing line are located exactly above the holes, which, due to the diameter of the base (200 mm), are completely closed. The model is equipped with a reel with a diameter of 9 cm. Due to this, in the case of a sharp bite, the overlap of the fishing line is minimized. The place for attaching the flag was a stand, for the manufacture of which springy steel is used. The device weighs no more than 1300 g. According to the owners, it is easy to assemble and disassemble it. Included with this fishing device is a special bag in which it is convenient to transport the girder to a pond.