What does the ideal modern bait look like, making it easier for a fisherman to hunt a predator? This is a wobbler - it is made of plastic, and in external parameters it is very similar to a fish, because its task is to lure a large, predatory inhabitant of the water surface, it can be small fish - ide, sabrefish, roach, trout, perch or larger prey (pike and catfish).
In our article we will describe and review the most catchy wobblers of the Japanese company Zip Baits: rigge, bait, khamsin, orbit, trigger.
First appearance
As the story goes, the first artificial bait (wobbler) was carved from pine bark in 1936, thanks to a fisherman from Finland, Lauri Rapala, who was the first to think of attaching a blade to the wobbler, which helped the bait oscillate and go to a given depth.
In our century, a sufficient number of various artificial baits have appeared for convenience, divided into categories: shads, fats, cranks, minnows, ratlins, gliders, and this is not the whole list.
Wobblers ZIP BAITS
Modern wobblers from the Japanese company ZIP BAITS are made of soft, high-quality plastic using the latest technologies and unique developments. Namely, tungsten of the MZ-19 , which contributes to the precise placement of the center of gravity and helps to make the game of the bait balanced.
For more than ten years, the Japanese company ZIP BAITS, which produces fishing equipment, has enjoyed special trust among our compatriots, and all thanks to the attractive appearance of the product, its high-quality assembly and excellent performance. The only drawback of the offered product is its high cost, but believe me, there is something to shell out money for.
The product has not lost its leading position in its segment for several years now. The catalog offers a wide range of artificial fish from very small sizes to large ones.
Advantages and features of these wobblers
Zipbaits Orbit wobblers have all the most important features to ensure active biting and a good catch:
- Having a small size, they allow you to make long casts. The problem with lightweight baits is the difficulty of delivering them over a distance of over 40 m. With the same parameters as analogues, Zipbaits products provide a 10-15% greater casting range;
- thanks to Mag Drive technology, the game of the bait is more stable and more predictable;
- High-tech production of wobblers using high-quality materials allows you to use the bait for a long time. Products from a Japanese manufacturer easily outlast 2-3 Chinese analogues;
- a wide range of. The most successful series in Russia - Orbit, includes a lot of baits for different tasks: there are options for both shallow water fishing and trolling fishing.
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The popularity of the manufacturer has led to two significant disadvantages:
- Frequency of counterfeits. In terms of the number of fakes and replicas on Zipbaits, the brand occupies a leading position. Sometimes it is difficult to find the original.
- "Bitey" prices. The high cost pushes domestic fishermen to look for alternative options, which is why the industry of fakes is developing. The original wobblers give their money's worth in full.
To ensure active biting, Zipbaits Orbit wobblers have all the most important features
Modern technologies
Mag Drive balancing system ZIP BAITS wobbler range , its feature is an internal compact rod along which a weight with a tungsten magnet slides.
When casting, the weight moves to the tail, and when starting the retrieve, it moves to the front. The system fully ensures high accuracy and casting distance even with a small body.
Sharp edge technology or Knife Edge System is a development of the ZIP BAITS company, which guarantees non-catching of the bait and prevents the collection of debris due to the special shape of the body (triangular).
Characteristics of Zip Bates brand wobblers
Content
Zipbaits wobblers have been on the market for over 10 years, and the number of fans is constantly growing. Although the number of adherents in Russia is still small, the brand is the most popular product abroad. A large range of models allows you to choose bait for a specific body of water and type of predator. The product is distinguished by high quality workmanship, durability and wear resistance.
A large range of baits allows you to select bait for a specific body of water and type of predator.
It is worth highlighting two main characteristics of Zipbaits wobblers:
- Good balancing. A weight with a sliding-type magnetic core is built inside. When casting the tackle, the magnet goes to the tail area, and when hooking a fish, it is sharply pumped to the head area. This is a feature of most bait models, which provides increased range, superior to analogues. The company patented the technology and called it Mag Drive. The function is responsible for the perfect balance of the nozzle.
- Minimal risk of snagging. The geometry of the Orbit 110SP model and a number of other options is designed using a special method that prevents the bait from clinging to snags. Additionally, it performs a protective function, preventing damage to the wobbler on stones. The shapes have good streamlining and excellent aerodynamic properties when casting or playing the bait. There are models that create special noise effects to attract predators.
Dozens of colors of Zip Bates wobblers help you choose the appropriate options for catching pike perch, asp, pike, perch, and grayling. Particularly wide range for trout fishing. The color saturation is not inferior in quality to the base of the nozzle; there is a good selection of imitations of natural colors and bright colors.
It is possible to make the right choice of color taking into account a number of basic characteristics:
- water transparency: in light water, dull, natural colors are used, and in dark water, bright baits are used;
- food supply and diet of the predator: the most successful models imitate the natural food of fish;
- an active or passive wobbler is used;
- fishing period by time of day and season.
Dozens of colors of Zip Bates wobblers help you choose suitable options for catching pike perch, asp, and pike.
Most models are presented in the following colors:
- olive or green color;
- silver;
- light, white;
- yellow with a golden tint.
The most popular series and their models
Rigge
A very popular model from the minnow class, with a characteristic humpbacked profile, is used for spinning, but performs well when twitching, has an enviable casting range with the correct orientation in the water, and accuracy.
Such a bait is considered universal, suitable for all types of reservoirs, and excellent fishing results for river predators using it have been proven. Excellent for both high and low frequency playing. It captivates with a variety of modifications with differences in depth level, dimensions and degree of buoyancy.
Khamsin
A variant of the wobbler shad, it is especially loved by domestic fishing enthusiasts. Externally, it has a flattened body shape, reminiscent of a crucian carp. This is an excellent bait when fishing for pike or perch and pike perch. The series is offered in two versions with differences in blade sizes specifically for shallow and deep-sea fishing.
Orbit
A legendary model of the minnow class with a focus on catching perch and pike. The elongated body of the bait increases gliding in the water column, but there is no variety during the game, so it is mainly used for twitching. You can choose a wobbler based on size and depth of action.
B-Switcher
The secret of the popularity of the model from the FAT (floating) class is its active game; fishing with such a bait is very simple - you just need to cast it and then reel it in. The wobbler is a godsend for the spinning angler; it gets into work actively and independently, attracts and provokes the predator to attack. The arsenal offered by the company ZipBaits a whole series of fatties called B-Switcher with a short body shape and a weight of 6.8 grams.
The filling of the bait is almost all modern achievements of wobbler construction, and some of them are unique and protected by patents. The B-Switcher is an acoustic chamber filled with metal balls whose main function is to attract predators from a great distance. The manufacturer offers a choice of three modifications of the product, which differ in body size and in the size of the deepening blade, allowing it to be taken from 0.6 to 1.0 meters.
Rigge Vib
Belongs to the “ vibration” or “rattlin” class. Domestic fishermen often use it in the demi-season (summer and winter fishing). Excellent results are known for vertically trolling predatory pike, pike perch, and perch from the ice.
They are distinguished from balancers by being visible to fish from afar. Owner tees ; the bait is very compact, long-range, and reliably detects and holds prey. The option of using in twitching wiring is allowed.
Calibra
They belong to the “Vibration” class and are only available in a sinking version. The first and main distinguishing feature is the absence of a deepening blade and the location of the fastening ring is not standard in the bow, but on the back. The depth of this model is helped by the front platform, starting from the nose of the bait and ending with the fastening loop.
Calibra design , which have a significant impact on functional quality and, ultimately, on catchability.
The appearance of the Calibra resembles a fry strongly compressed from the sides; this design in the water during movement gives an active low-frequency game, and as it moves, its vibrations increase.
The shape, due to the special geometry of the body, is called Knife Edge or “sharp edge”, which indicates the high anti-clinging properties of the bait, if during wiring an obstacle appears on the road, the wobbler rests against it with the “sharp edge”, not the hooks, after which repulsion follows and painless continuation of the path.
Not only the external features of the Calibra ZipBaits attract attention; their complex internal structure is worthy of special consideration. Especially for error-free orientation in water, the company's designers used a patented tungsten balance weight (located in a small cylinder inside the body).
Being in a separate acoustic chamber, it increases the mass of the bait and gives it sinking properties; it can rotate freely around its axis, while emitting distinct low frequencies ( Heavy Sound Effect ), which additionally attracts predators.
The company offers three modifications of Calibra ( 50 , 60 , 75 mm), distinguished by the presence or absence of a reflective effect. Some models have a gold or chrome-colored corrugated metal plate installed inside the body, which reflects the slightest rays of light at depth. The bait provides excellent step-by-step tracking; the only requirement is knowledge of the location of the predator at the crucial moment.
ZBL
The series is designed specifically for fishing in salt water, has an enviably durable paint coating and powerful anti-corrosion tees. Despite the purpose of the wobbler, domestic fishing uses it in freshwater and not without success.
There is simply no better option for hunting the toothy beauty of pike than this model. All you need is a long, medium-hard spinning rod; after casting and even with little effort, ZBL is ready to pleasantly surprise, flying away a decent distance.
At the slowest forward movement, the wobbler actively vibrates with its entire body. It can be freely used in the now very popular twitching or jerking.
Top 10 best wobblers for pike
Almost every catchable “branded” wobbler has cheap copies. Moreover, copies are not always caught worse than the originals. In ratings of catchability, baits occupy different places, but this does not make them any less catchy:
№1 Ima Flut 120
A suspender, the unpredictable play of which is formed by balls rolling inside the body. In addition to the balls, noise holes create a specific sound. Equipped with three tees. Shows excellent results with uniform wiring, as well as twitching:
- When twitching, it dives up to 2 m;
- With uniform wiring up to 3 m;
- Parameters – 120 mm, 15 g;
- Price – from 800 rub.
№2 Megabass Vision 110
Refers to slow pop-up. The balls built into the body increase the wobbler's flight range and diversify its play. The operating range is about 1 m. The wiring is uniform and twitching.
- Lure length 110 mm, weight 14-15 g.
- Price – from 1000 to 1500 rubles.
№3 Zip Baits Khamsin 70 SR
Reproduces the movements of small crucian carp. Flies far when cast. Works well in oxbow lakes and ponds, as well as on passive pike. Can be used during currents. Balance is achieved using a tungsten weight. The best retrieve is a slow, non-aggressive twitch or retrieve with short stops, but works well at high speeds. A large number of color options imitate both silver and golden crucian carp.
- Parameters – 7 cm, 9.5 g.
- Price – from 750 rub.
№4 Lucku Craft Pointer 100 SP
A universal wobbler for various reservoirs and fishing conditions. Makes sounds that attract predators. During pauses, the oscillations of the bait do not stop. Price – from 900 rub.
№5 Owner Cultiva Ripn Minnow 112 SP
Large, well-controlled wobbler for hunting trophy pike at long distances. Great balance. Does not “spin” with the fastest wiring. Suitable for trolling, light twitching and even wiring. In all wiring options, pauses are useful.
- Parameters - 11.2 cm, 21 g.
- Price – from 300 rub.
#6 Jackall Smash Minnow 110 SP
Designed for fishing for pike of various sizes from the shore in the spring. Long-range. Bycatch often includes pike perch and pike perch. Perfectly imitates a living fry by actively oscillating from side to side. Exhibits the properties of a suspender - maintains depth during twitching with stops.
- Weight 18.8 g.
- Application depth 0.5-0.8 m.
- Price – from 600 rub.
№7 Zip Baits Orbit 110 SP
For catching a large predator at shallow depths. In movement it resembles a feeding fry. The balance is achieved due to the brass weight. Good for uniform wiring and twitching. Pike are responsive to long pauses of this wobbler during the wiring process. Price – from 600 rub.
№8 Rapala Skitter Pop SP07
Surface. Copies a fry hiding in the upper layers of water. It flies accurately and far. Does not cling to surface vegetation. The wobbler is made from balsa and is “injured” by the teeth of a predator.
- Parameters - 70 mm, 7 g.
- Price – from 600 rub.
#9 Jackall Tiny Magallon
Wobbler-suspender made of two parts. Used for fishing in shallow places. During wiring, especially in the current, pauses are necessary to allow the wobbler to surface and move its tail. Several colors, all of which are catchy.
- Wobbler parameters: 88 mm and 7 g.
- Price – from 650 to 1100 rubles.
Customer Reviews
- Valery: “I have in my arsenal Orbit 80SP-SR, Orbit 110SP, Rigge 90F, Khamsin-SR 70, B-SWITCHER 1.0 RATTLER. The long-distance casting system works well: there is a magnet on the pin inside, at the moment of casting it snaps off and goes into the tail , the wobbler flies steadily and far, and upon splashdown it rolls down and becomes magnetized somewhere closer to the head.”
- Gregory: “A very promising wobbler. In fact, during daylight hours, you can use it to “mow down” an entire chub from a riffle. It catches both small fish and fairly large chub (maximum 1100 g). “
- Ivan: “The best wobbler of all time!”
