Catching fish from a motorized, evenly moving boat is called trolling. An important nuance is the presence of a motor boat, since fishing from a rowing boat is called a track.
Avid fishermen are familiar with trolling fishing firsthand, because it is considered the most effective way of fishing in large areas. And where would it be without special wobblers? Therefore, it is worth taking a closer look at the features and rating different wobblers for trolling, as well as identifying the most optimal methods of fishing with them.
Wobblers for trolling
A wobbler is a voluminous bait used for catching predatory fish (perch, pike, pike perch, etc.). It consists of a body (which can be made of wood or plastic), one or more hooks and a blade at the nose.
Trolling fishing
At the same time, the wobbler plays the role of bait, attracting the attention of fish with its game. If vibration and noise are still present, this can be an additional advantage. As for the main characteristics that are important when choosing wobblers, it’s worth talking about color, size and immersion depth.
To catch large fish, they try to use large wobblers, because they play better, creating large vibrations. It is also recommended to engage in trolling fishing at great depths, because large predatory fish most often live in the bottom space. You can increase the diving depth of the bait by increasing the speed of the boat.
Scheme of catching a river when trolling
The color of a wobbler for trolling depends on the color of the water in the pond, the level of natural sunlight and the activity of fish. In muddy water, it is preferable to use wobblers of bright colors, and in transparent water, baits of natural colors should be used. Or act by trial and error, because there are no universal tips, because now the bite can go to a large bright wobbler, and an hour later to a small bait of a natural color.
In addition to the characteristics described above, wobblers can differ in weight, buoyancy and play. Wobblers for trolling come in buoyant, sinking and neutral buoyancy types.
But enough theory... It’s worth talking about specific models that, in my opinion, have proven themselves very well. Over the years, I have found my favorite artificial baits for almost every type of fish. I will tell you more about them in my personal rating of wobblers for trolling.
The three best deep-sea wobblers are:
- Rapala Deep Tail Dancer;
- Bomber BD7F;
- Pontoon 21 Deeprey.
If we talk about ordinary baits used at shallower depths, here are my favorites:
- Jackall Soul Shad 52SP;
- Salmo Perch PH14F;
- Rapala Shad Rap SR07;
- Hali Hippo;
- Halco Sorcerer 125.
Hali Hippo
The Hali Hippo wobbler was recommended to me by friends who have been bringing good catches for years while fishing from a rowing boat. They said the pike perch almost goes into your hands. This bait is covered with a special embossed foil, which attracts pike perch at dusk and does not scare away during the day.
From personal experience I tested baits measuring 9 and 12 centimeters, both of which performed very well. We always take them with us on those rare occasions when we go fishing to the Gulf of Finland. Moreover, the nine-centimeter Hali Hippo caught us even at a shallow depth of 1.5-2 meters, when the pike perch went hunting in the upper layers of the water.
Trolling wobblers
The Magnum Divebait, manufactured by a Finnish company, is one of the largest models and is designed specifically for the fishing method in question.
Its length is 16 cm, and the bait weighs 72 g. The wobbler dives to a depth of 9 m. The bait has a fairly large blade, which provides strong vibrations that attract predatory fish from a long distance.
Given these features, the use of this bait requires the selection of a durable fishing rod with a large reel. Catfish are caught especially well with this bait.
The Rapala DT-20 wobbler model is characterized by the shape of an exotic fish, 7 cm long and weighing about 25 g. The front part of the wobbler blade has a built-in metal washer, which helps the bait sink to a depth of more than 6 m.
This model has an extremely active game, but its vibration amplitude is small. Often, it is precisely this kind of bait play that large deep-sea fish react to.
Shad Rap SR-9 is a fairly easy-to-handle pike wobbler that has little drag, so it doesn’t require too strong tackle.
The weight of the bait is 15 g, length - 9 cm, maximum immersion depth - 4.5 m. The game of the bait is a kind of fluttering movement, which can attract many predators.
The Rapala wobblers for trolling have in their collection another excellent bait, the Jointed Shad Rap JSR-5, which is characterized by small dimensions: length – 5 cm, weight – 8 g. At the same time, its game, reminiscent of the movement of weak fry, effectively attracts pike.
The Tail Dancer TDD-11 is also good for pike, pike perch and catfish. She is characterized by stable and very active play. Weighing 22 g, the length of the bait is 11 cm. Immersion depth is up to 9 m.
The best wobbler-troller for pike
According to numerous reviews from experienced seekers of toothy pikes, one of the best options, which provide an almost fabulous 100% performance, are wobblers of the Rapala Deep Tail Dancer family.
Such wobblers are a real treasure in the tackle bag of fishermen who are eager to get a catch in the form of the coveted pike. Belonging to the average price range (800-900 rubles), Rapala wobblers have the following features:
- The outstanding play of the rear part of the bait, which is due to the close attachment of the bow loop to the load, which provides a large amplitude of vibrations;
- The presence of a wide variety of model variations to choose from according to the weight of the intended victim: 9-gram wobblers with a length of 70 mm, wobblers weighing 13 g and a length of 90 mm, and, finally, the heaviest 22-gram wobblers with a length of 110 mm and the ability to dive up to 9 meters , designed for pike weighing 3-4 kg.
Color and weight range of Rapala Deep Tail Dancer
The disadvantages include the low “survivability” of the bait, which is slightly mitigated by the lower cost compared to analogues, as well as excellent fishing performance. The wobbler in question will also be an excellent option for trolling for pike perch.
Choosing a wobbler for trolling
The purchase of a wobbler should be carried out taking into account the following features:
- The need for active play - due to the depth of the path along which the wobbler will follow (from 2-3 meters or more), you should choose shad wobblers, cranks and minnow wobblers that produce the maximum noise effect and are successfully located at depth.
- Fishing depth - the choice of bait depends entirely on how deep the wobbler will go. So, if you need to dive up to 10-15 meters or more, you will need baits with a wide and long core, which will ensure deep diving.
- Color is one of the most significant factors, ignored in many situations. The color of the wobbler on which the fish will bite is determined based on the following considerations: time of day, year and weather conditions, degree of water purity, etc.
Wobblers of natural colors are the best option for calm water in sunny weather, when the predator is able to notice the “prey” without unnecessary visual effects. In cases where the water is cloudy and/or the weather is cloudy, wobblers with bright colors will come to the rescue for greater provocation. Support in such situations will be provided by the “flies”-feather, as well as the special curvature of the petal, which together are capable of creating acoustic effects so that the fish can detect the bait even in poor visibility conditions.
A bright color does not at all guarantee that the fish will notice and bite
A strong recommendation for novice fishermen is to have a variety of wobblers in stock for experimenting with bait.
Rapala Shad Rap Magnum
Low-frequency wobbler with a metal blade and a very detailed coating. Enjoy watching.
The best wobblers for trolling
- Jointed Shad Rap JSR-5
- Rapala Shad Rap SSR-9
- Rapala Tail Dancer TDD-11
- Rapala Shad raps
- Rapala Deep Tail Dance
- Magnum Rapala Clackin
- Rapala Original Floater F13
If you have not yet read our previous review of lures, I recommend that you look at it here - a rating of the best wobblers for pike. The review includes 12 of the most catchy minnows. Every spinner should know these wobblers :)
Author of the article: Vitaly Leonidovich Ivanov, 2021.
Rapala
In this section you can choose and buy a Rapala wobbler.
Rapala is a leader in the production and distribution of fishing products in the world
The history of Rapala begins in the 30s of the last century. The story of how Luari Rapala created his first wobbler is known to all fishing fans. Over time, the entire Rapala family developed a range of wobblers and, as a result, sales were made even overseas. The distribution of this product in the USA was taken over by the well-known company Normark, with which Rapala officially merged in the 90s. The company still bears the title of “the most selling wobbler company in the world.”
Variety of Rapala wobblers
One of the most beloved and widespread types of bait is still Rapala wobblers . Their fame is absolutely deserved, the quality is excellent and the range is incredible. There are many sites where you can find Rapala wobblers, the catalog of which is always presented on the Internet in a full range.
Rapala lures are being improved every year. All fishermen and fishing enthusiasts know that the shape of the bait is not as important as its action. Only this indicator affects catchability. The company's specialists are working to improve the quality and quantity of baits. In principle, this manufacturer does not need special advertising. If earlier it was quite difficult to buy rapala wobblers, now there are a lot of offers online and in real life.
Professionals and fishing enthusiasts appreciate the new and classic models of rapala wobblers; several types are the most popular and frequently requested in search engines.
A few basic rules for fishing with wobblers
Most even the most experienced fishermen prefer to test a new bait in the bathtub in order to understand its own playing style. If the bait gives the effect of going into a “corkscrew” when retrieving quickly, then it is better to use it for twitching. It is necessary to get comfortable with each of the baits, but it is worth remembering that when working in one place it is always recommended to change colors more often. Moreover, the sense of color also comes from personal experience, although you can also use the advice of professionals.
The most sensible approach is to develop your own style. In this case, Rapala wobblers provide maximum opportunities for choosing your own baits.
Popular models of wobblers from Rapala
Of course, many models of wobblers from this company have a lot of fans, but there are also sales leaders. They will be discussed further:
1. Rapala X RAP wobblers are a new word, first of all, for the manufacturer itself. The Rapala company has earned the love of numerous fishermen precisely for its simplicity. Wobblers Rapala x Rap – has new details:
- rattle;• long-distance casting system;
- coloring
The very important news is that the plastic, which became the basis for this wobbler, is absolutely not afraid of a collision with the pike jaws, for which it is intended for fishing. Rapala wobblers for pike give the best results when twitching (twitching) the wobbler, at this moment they are surprisingly attractive to predatory pike. These Rapala wobblers receive extremely positive reviews from happy owners and fishing experts.
2. Wobbler Rapala Shad Rap is another worthy representative of the world of artificial baits from Rapala. The manufacturer's best developers worked on this model. The goal was to create an almost universal bait, but an absolute universal bait did not work out. The result was very high quality Rapala Shad Rap wobblers, presented in 4 sizes. Maximum diving depth is 4.5 meters. The main advantages of these wobblers include:
- high quality balsa body;
- excellent flight parameters;
- playing at the highest levels of overflow;
- wide range of colors;
- There is a fairly wide list of fish that can be caught using this model.
Wobblers for trolling Rapala are represented not only by the shad rap model, which also gives good performance in casting.
Basically, based on the fact that the main task of a trolling wobbler is to make the bait play especially attractive to the fish with even wiring. This wobbler also gives excellent results along with other Rapala models. Thanks to their excellent qualities, these wobblers from Rapala have earned justified love among consumers.
The Rapala company gives you the opportunity to have a limitless choice among its artificial baits. It’s quite easy to buy Rapala wobblers in Moscow now, the main thing is to decide on your goals and objectives. The quality of this company's products is constantly at a very high level, as evidenced by the huge annual sales figures. The company's developers carry out mandatory testing of each wobbler model before it goes on general sale. The range of models and colors is constantly expanding, which keeps interest in Rapala products at its peak.
