How does a wobbler work?
A wobbler is one of the best baits that exists. It can bring a good catch and serve its owner for a long time. No special training is required before working with this bait, but every fisherman should understand how a wobbler for pike works. The essence of this bait is that when retrieved, it looks like a small fish that is wounded. Predators pay attention to this and rush to the wobbler.
Lures of this type have a special blade, which is located in front. It allows the product to be easily submerged in water. The depth is regulated by the slope with which the wobbler blade is made. The larger it is, the deeper the bait can dive.
Fishing success depends not only on the wobbler you purchase. It is important to master several wiring techniques. Most Popular:
- Uniform wiring is suitable for beginner fishermen with conventional spinning rods and wobblers.
- When wiring with acceleration, you need to actively rotate the coil. This ensures the bait plays and attracts predatory fish very well.
- Twitching. This is one of the best and most popular wiring. It is carried out through jerks and pauses, which most naturally replicate the behavior of small fish in a pond.
The choice of technique depends on the gear used. When using wobblers, the fisherman must be proficient in several types of wiring, because they will bring a good catch in combination with wobblers.
Surface wobblers not included in the list, but with great potential
JACKALL Boil Trigger
Boil Trigger
is more than a popper. This is a separate class of baits for which a name has not yet been invented.
A special feature of the wobbler is its position on the surface of the water. It lies on its side in a slightly curved position, and with slight periodic twitches the Boil Trigger can be given a game that very accurately imitates a dying fry that lies on the surface of the water and periodically shudders in agony. This animation is called dead sticking and is very effective against passive pike and fattening perch in “cauldrons”.
In addition, the new bait can be successfully used as a walker; when conducting a “dog walk”, in addition to the standard movement to the sides, it rolls from side to side, which turns on even the most passive perch. But that’s not all - by increasing the jerk strength and decreasing the frequency, you can turn the Boil Trigger into a popper, and if you jerk sharply enough, you can even perform twitching wiring under the very surface of the water. The main purpose of Boil Trigger is fishing in “boilers”, as evidenced by its name ( boil
- boiling). During an intense fight of a predator, you can often see stunned fry on the surface, which are easy prey, which is what this wobbler is designed to imitate. The new product has already been tested in water bodies. First of all, the Boil Trigger appealed to the perch and pike lying in ambush near the driftwood.
JACKALL Jokie
It is a hybrid surface wobbler. At first glance, this is an ordinary minnow, but once you throw it into the water, it becomes clear that the bait is a completely new type. In the water, the Jokie is located almost vertically, with its nose and blade located above the surface of the water. The Jokie has a special recess under the blade, thanks to which the wobbler makes a splash like a popper during a jerk. Then, with a few jerks, you can drive it under the surface of the water and perform a short twitching or uniform retrieve. When paused, the wobbler floats up quite quickly in a vertical position. The Jokie is an excellent lure for catching pike in large grassy shallows. In addition to pike, it perfectly seduces perch, which tends to attack surface baits.
DEPS Buzzjet Jr
Buzzjet Jr. Perfectly suited for actively searching for fish in open areas of the reservoir, and in difficult conditions - in “windows” among snags and grass. Buzzjet Jr. creates powerful turbulences of water on the surface, playing actively and chaotically, while allowing for many wiring options. This bait is especially effective when fishing in shallow water among protruding snags, in places with weak currents in rivers. The Buzzjet Jr responds with a seductive action to every movement of the rod, becoming a truly easy-to-learn bait in any conditions.
Dear handsome man. I didn’t really test it in specific shallow water. It gave him the opportunity to swim while searching for pike in deep, snaggy places. Paired with Max Pop they are good at finding fish. You could even say that this is a real “ pike detector ”.
Types of wobblers
Nowadays, many different baits have been created. Sometimes it is difficult for a fisherman to make his choice in a store. You need to know that wobblers are divided into three categories according to their swimming abilities:
- floating;
- drowning;
- neutral.
The name itself speaks for itself: the first swim perfectly, the second sink, and the diving depth of the third depends on the type of wiring.
Lures are also divided according to how deep they dive into the water column:
- Surface ones work well at a depth of 5-10 cm.
- Shallow water dives up to 1 meter.
- Deep-sea - up to 10 meters.
All of them are suitable for pike fishing. There are no better or worse among them; each type is used depending on the purpose and the reservoir.
The largest classification of wobblers is based on their shape. A wide range of baits are indicated here. Let's look at the most popular:
- Minnow: oblong and very thin shape.
- Shad: Flat and tall body.
- Fade: Round and short body shape.
- Crank: The body is elevated and slightly flattened on both sides.
- Rattlin: The body looks like a diamond.
- Poppers: do not have blades, but have a special recess that makes sounds when immersed.
- Composite wobblers for pike are a special type that consists of two or more full parts, which are connected by special fasteners (hinges). Such baits come in different depths, shapes and sizes.
Wobblers are also differentiated by weight:
- light (up to 10 grams);
- medium (11-20 grams);
- heavy (more than 20 grams).
In general, there are no best and most successful wobblers; they need to be selected depending on the time of year, the reservoir and the skills of the fisherman himself.
Form
Wobblers, based on the shape of their body, are divided into a large number of different types: minnow, shad, crank, fat, etc.
To catch pike, you can use wobblers of any type, they all catch pike, some are better, some are worse, but they catch everything.
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But still, if we talk about one wobbler body shape that provokes a pike to attack much better and faster, then these are minnow wobblers.
The minnow wobbler, with its very shape of its body, somewhat oblong, tapering towards the tail, especially attracts pike. It is minnow class wobblers that can be called pike favorites, real pike killer wobblers.
Following the minnow wobblers are poppers, surface baits that do not have a blade and make characteristic gurgling sounds when retrieved. Under certain conditions, poppers are not only not inferior to minnow wobblers, but can even surpass them in catchability.
Recently, the popularity of bladeless wobblers for pike fishing has greatly increased. This class of baits includes: walkers, gliders, crawlers, rattlins and swimbaits. These classes of lures are more specific and require the angler to have more experience in catching pike, so they are less suitable for beginner spinning anglers.
The best manufacturers according to reviews from professional fishermen
Wobblers are extremely popular among fishermen. There are no spinning players who have never used wobblers. The product is designed for catching large and small pike, perch and other predatory fish. Fishermen identify about 10 best well-known companies:
- Rapala (Finland);
- OWNER (Japan);
- Daiwa (Japan);
- Salmo (Poland);
- Damiki (Korea);
- Yo-Zuri (Japan);
- Megabass (Japan);
- Pontoon 21(Russia);
- Saurus (Japan);
- Strike Pro (Taiwan).
Each company has its own consumer, a good reputation and a quality product. Many of them also produce other gear.
Be careful, because the market is also filled with Chinese analogues. These are wobblers that accurately copy well-known brands. The price is much lower, but the quality is worse.
When is the best time to catch pike with a wobbler?
Each fisherman should have different wobblers in his stock, because the same one can work well in the summer and not bring a catch at all in the fall. To do this, let’s look at the features of baits and find out what time of year is best to catch pike with a wobbler.
- Summer wobblers. In summer it is much more difficult to catch pike than in other seasons. This is due to the fact that all reservoirs are filled with small fish and the predator does not starve. At this time of year, she prefers to wait for the largest fish. That is why it is logical to take large, heavy wobblers for bait. In addition, floating wobblers for pike can work well. They are able to lure a predator out of its hiding place.
- Autumn wobblers for pike. After a long period of heat, pike begins to prepare for winter and actively hunts for small fish. Therefore, in the first cool days you can go fishing well. The choice of model depends on the body of water where the fisherman will hunt. But still, floating baits are preferable at this time of year.
- Spring wobblers. At this time of year, there are two periods when pike are very active and voracious - before and after spawning. But this does not mean that you can take any wobbler and easily catch a predator. So, in the period before the start of spawning, you need to select wobblers, paying attention to the color. Too bright colors can scare away predators during this period. But after spawning, when the pike is especially hungry, the brightest and most colorful models are used.
Pike can be caught all year round. But fishing will be most productive in autumn or spring. In summer, pike are less active and more finicky. Take more of the best variety of catchable wobblers, good tackle and try your luck at any time of the year.
TOP 10 best wobblers for pike
After analyzing the reviews of fishermen, the top 10 best models of wobblers for pike were collected. These are the baits that are of high quality and reasonable price. They are popular among professional fishermen and guarantee a high percentage of catches:
OSP VARUNA 110 SP
This bait has a length of 11.5 cm and a weight of 16 grams. It goes deep by 2.5 meters and is capable of giving the fisherman large catches. Three hooks are firmly attached to the body and work well even on large, heavy pike.
Imakatsu Riprizer
The company has a wide range of models that have different parameters: weight from 4 to 20 grams, and length from 5 to 15 cm. They are suitable for any type of fishing and have many positive reviews from fishermen on various forums. They are characterized as catchable.
Megabass Vision OneTen
The wobbler is capable of immersing itself in water to a depth of one and a half meters. Its weight is 14 grams, and its body length is 12 cm. It is popular for its strength. The paint practically does not deteriorate, even if you use the bait for several years.
FLT Chad Crank
The bait consists of two parts, which is an additional advantage for it. By lightly tapping one part against another, a slight noise is created. It attracts pike and other predators. The wobbler is very similar to a live fish and plays well at any depth.
Owner Cultiva Ripn Minnow 112 SP
This is a fairly large wobbler (weight 21 grams, length 12 cm). It works well when casting over long distances. Also, its main quality is the possibility of fast postings of various types. At the same time, it works quickly and actively when changing fishing style.
Zip Baits Khamsin 70 SR
The shape and color of the wobbler perfectly replicates the crucian carp. Easy to catch, works well in small bodies of water where there is no current. The length of this bait is 7 cm, and the weight is slightly less than 10 grams. There are many colors of gold and silver shades. Has a reasonable price.
A-elita Shad 75F
This wonderful wobbler for pike is also suitable for other predatory fish. Its working depth is no more than 2 meters. He is very mobile and catchy. As soon as the wobbler is lowered into the water, active play immediately begins with the help of simple wiring.
Rapala Joint J-09
This is a composite type of wobbler. Its weight is only 6 grams and its length is 9 cm. The bait sinks only 1 meter deep, but this does not make it worse. Can be used as a floating one. Fishermen who use this model note it as highly catchable. It has an ideal price-quality ratio.
Ima Flut 120
A special wobbler that has several balls inside it. Rolling and touching, they make sounds that attract pike. Due to this, catchability is significantly increased. Works at a depth of 2-3 meters depending on the type of wiring. Its length is 120 mm and its weight is 15 grams. Equipped with three hooks. These wobblers are mainly used as autumn wobblers.
Deps Balisong
This wobbler is characterized as one of the best in terms of the number of pike caught in the autumn. Its weight is 25 grams and its length is 15 mm. It works at depths of up to 10 meters, although it is capable of luring a predator out of its hiding place even at shallow depths. There are many colors available for any occasion.
Summer
In summer, the water of most reservoirs warms up well; pike do not like too warm water and at this time of year, most often they either go a considerable distance from the shore and stand in deep holes, often littered with snags. Sinking deep-sea wobblers are best suited for catching pike standing in holes. The size of wobblers can reach up to 15 cm. Wobblers with bright, clearly visible colors work well.
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Some pikes stay in the summer close to the surface in the shade of aquatic vegetation. In such conditions, various surface wobblers, including poppers, perform well; wiring of such baits can be done next to or above aquatic vegetation.
To catch pike among aquatic vegetation growing on the bottom, you can use a floating wobbler.
In order to catch pike in such conditions, we throw the wobbler to the point we need, carry out its retrieval, if an obstacle appears in front of the wobbler, stop the reeling, the wobbler floats up, pass the obstacle from above, and continue retrieving as before.
The best time of day for pike fishing in summer is morning and evening. Moreover, pike fishing in the early morning hours is most effective.
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Bait is the most important part of fishing in general. It is important to be able to use it correctly. We described the top 10 wobblers for pike and learned all the nuances of their use at different times of the year. Buy models that are affordable for you and feel free to go after pike. If you use all the recommendations and have up to 10 good wobblers in stock, then your fishing will always be productive.
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Topwaters
The next large group of surface wobblers for pike are topwaters, designed for playing on the surface of the water. These are bladeless walkers, poppers and gliders for catching pike in thickets.
Walkers
Walkers, or as they are also called walkers, sticks, are bladeless wobblers for guiding directly along the surface or immediately under it. They usually do not have their own game - it requires the experienced hands of a spinning player. Each bait requires an individual approach; you need to select the game and catchy animations. Floating wolves can be carried out literally in a layer of several centimeters of clean water. More information about working wolves for pike
Poppers
Poppers are easier to control in this regard - you just need to choose the rhythm and strength of the jerks in order to create gurgles with a cup in the head of the bait when diving. Poppers are indispensable in situations in the summer when the pike completely refuses to take in the thick water, but takes the bait splashing on the surface. Read more about working poppers for pike
Croatian egg
A glider is an oval body with one hook located straight up when placing the bait. The Croatian egg for pike can be thrown into completely overgrown places, dragging it through the reeds and plopping on the few clear windows. This is one of the main non-hooking wobblers for pike, which work in conditions of heavy thickets or in water lilies, where ordinary shallow-water wobblers cannot be used for pike. Disadvantage: poor detection. The pike often simply pushes these decoys with its snout as an irritant, but does not capture it with its mouth.
