Every seasoned fisherman should catch a big fish. This is almost an unspoken rule among all spinning fishermen. However, it is novice fishermen who are most interested in such fish. Fortunately, quite large fish can be caught even in small reservoirs, lakes and rivers, which greatly simplifies the task of searching.
But unfortunately, in order to catch such fish with a spinning rod, you need to know many different points and take them into account during fishing.
First, you need to decide on the type of spinning rod and for this you need to know what specific criteria should be taken into account in such an important task.
Colors of Megabass wobblers
Megabass wobblers are available in different colors and shapes, which allows each fisherman to choose the most suitable option for himself.
However, certain colors are considered among the most famous:
- Copper;
- Silver;
- Gold;
- Green.
Wobblers of this color can easily attract the attention of large fish and provoke them to attack, which makes it possible to achieve increased efficiency.
It is best to choose wobblers that have a standard color, since too bright or unusual baits most often only scare off a potential catch, attracting too much attention to themselves.
Review of popular series
Each brand of wobbler has the most popular models and Megabass is no exception. In order to have the most successful catch, it is best to choose the most famous and effective wobblers for fishing that have proven themselves.
Wobblers Megabass Vision
Introduced in 2000, it immediately attracted the attention of amateurs and true fishing professionals. It was created by the founder of the Megabass company, which is why it is extremely popular. It was created as a universal wobbler, capable of outshining in its efficiency all previous models from other companies.
Wobblers Megabass Oneten
It is considered a classic because it has neutral buoyancy. It has very convenient balancing, which allows you to throw the wobbler quite far and easily control it. It easily responds to all movements of the rod, so it is perfect for beginner fishermen who are just improving.
Wobblers Megabass Magnum
This bait is considered very capricious, and you will have to learn how to control it. However, after mastering the control technique, fishing will immediately become incredibly effective. To control such a wobbler you need to use smooth pulls at different intervals.
Then the bait begins to behave like a living small fish and immediately attracts the attention of larger and more predatory fish.
Wobbler Megabass Griffin
This wobbler always attracts the attention of fishermen. At first glance, this bait does not look impressive, but everything changes once it is in the water. This wobbler is great for catching predatory fish even in muddy water. Thanks to its specific movement, the Griffin quickly attracts attention and works very intensely.
Wobblers Megabass Fx
This wobbler is a smaller version of the well-known FX9 bait, which has long been able to earn the favor of a large number of fishermen.
This type of bait can be easily cast far and accurately, which makes fishing much easier. The wobbler is thrown thanks to the point of gravity shifted to the tail, strictly with the tail forward, which looks like a dart. The aerodynamics of the flight are not affected.
Wobbler Megabass Leviathan
It has a convenient shape that is attractive for large fish. Can play dynamically in the water. Excellent for jerk fishing in medium depths. Designed for both novice fishermen and true professionals.
Wobblers Megabass Deep
Deep-sea bait designed for catching medium and large predatory fish. It is considered to be quite long-range, while the speed of movement is not lost at all, which significantly affects the positive side of the wobbler’s performance.
Megabass wobblers for trolling
Wobblers of the Dip type are best suited for trolling from the Megabass brand. There are several varieties of them, but in general they are all great for deep-sea fishing and trolling.
This bait is also considered individual and you need to be able to use it in order to achieve certain results. That is why it is not recommended for novice fishermen to purchase this type of wobbler, but to try first the most standard baits, which have already been time-tested and always give certain results.
So another type of fishing became available after the release of such interesting and useful baits as Megabass Deep.
Megabass wobblers for pike
In order to achieve the best results while fishing, you must not forget to take into account the fishing method. This will allow you to select the rod and bait in the most successful way.
Also, the bait should be suitable for the time of year when fishing occurs. For example, in the winter months it is worth choosing dark wobblers than in the summer months.
The best pike killer wobblers from Megabass:
- Flap Slap;
- X120;
- X80 Trick Darter.
All these wobblers are excellent for catching pike for any type of fishing. It is enough to know only the basics of their use.
It is also important to pay attention to the rod itself. Beginning fishermen believe that it will be enough to buy an expensive bait and the fishing will immediately go “like clockwork.”
However, the reality is much harsher. It is best to choose a fishing rod just for you. This will allow you to feel more confident while fishing and quickly get used to the fishing rod itself, which will allow you to learn how to handle it truly masterfully.
Wobblers can be of completely different types. Now there are a huge number of different models that are perfect even for deep-sea fishing for predatory fish.
However, you should choose wobblers based on the fishing location and the fish that should be caught.
Main characteristics:
- Buoyancy
It is best to choose wobblers that have neutral buoyancy. This will make the bait easy to handle, both in terms of its application and installation. They float evenly on the surface of the water and look very much like frozen prey.
- Pop-up
This type of wobbler is best suited for fishing near the surface of the water. The behavior of such bait is very similar to the standard behavior of small fish, which immediately attracts the attention of predatory fish such as pike. So you should pay special attention to this wobbler.
- Suspender (wobbler hangs in the water without imparting movement)
This class of bait is considered one of the most popular, since it is not aimed at a specific type of fishing and is suitable for different fish. Thanks to its positive buoyancy, you can easily fish with such a wobbler using a jerky retrieve.
- Sinking
Sinking wobblers are great for deep-sea fishing. Using them you can achieve excellent results. However, such bait is still considered individual and is selected specifically for the type of fishing. Therefore, such wobblers are not particularly popular. But if you choose the most suitable type of fishing, the bait will be able to show itself positively.
Rating of wobblers for pike perch
Today, the fishing market offers a huge variety of wobblers that can be used for hunting fanged fish. These are expensive Japanese brands, such as Smith, Jakal, Megabass or Jackson, and budget companies, for example, Salmo, Bad, Aiko or Halko. To make it easier for the angler to choose the right bait, we will present the 10 best wobblers for pike perch, which have proven themselves in different situations.
Jackall Squad Minnow
This is a very popular bait, which opens the top 5 minnows for summer fishing for pike perch at night. It is distinguished by high quality manufacturing, is endowed with its own game, works well in the current when fishing on spits and shallow riffles.
Jackall Squad Minnow - proven walleye fighter for night fishing
The Jackall Squad Minnow wobbler is available in several sizes. For targeted pike perch fishing, it is better to choose model 80. Its length is 8.2 cm and weighs 9.7 grams. Suspender. It has a noise chamber, which increases the efficiency of fishing at night.
Salmo Minnow
A simple and inexpensive universal bait from Salmo. It has found its application in night fishing for pike perch in the shallows, since it has a realistic game on a uniform retrieve and confidently stays in the current. It has performed well on many rivers (Volga, Oka, Don) and other famous reservoirs.
Salmo Minnow is not afraid of strong jets and cross-current movements
To catch fanged fish, you should choose a floating model with a length of 9 cm. It works at depths from 30 to 80 cm. It behaves attractively when retrieving across the stream, allowing for various stretches and pauses. Overall, the Salmo Minnow is a simple but productive bait that is well worth the money spent on it.
Yo-Zuri SS-Minnow
Shallow-water minnow, endowed with realistic play on a uniform retrieve. Well recommended for night fishing for pike perch. Allows you to fish in any current and depths of up to half a meter. Wobblers are especially effective on medium rivers.
Yo-Zuri SS-Minnow is stable in strong currents
The Yo-Zuri SS-Minnow bait is available in two sizes – 7 and 9 cm, weighing 7 and 11 grams, respectively. Both models are suitable for pike perch. Due to its ease of learning, this wobbler can be safely recommended to beginning spinning enthusiasts who want to master night hunting for fanged lizards.
Pontoon 21 CrackJack
Wobblers from Ponton 21 have long established themselves as one of the best in terms of price-quality-catchability ratio. The CrackJack series is no exception. The bait has its own game, so it catches on a monotonous feed, is stable in strong currents, and is endowed with realistic movements similar to the behavior of a small, narrow-bodied fish.
Model 98F-SR is ideal for catching pike perch on streamers
For zander, special attention should be paid to the 98F-SR model. Its length is 9.8 cm. The mass is 14.8 grams. The bait is floating. Works at a depth of up to a meter. It flies far and accurately. Capable of seducing a predator weighing up to 3 kg.
Salmo Executor
Our rating of minnows for night fishing is completed by a model with a length of 7 cm and a weight of 8 grams, which performed well when catching pike perch from the shore at night at close range. It has an attractive game and is stable in moderate and medium currents. In general, it is suitable for targeted fishing for fanged fish weighing about a kilogram.
Salmo Executor – melee decoy
The Salmo Executor wobbler has a reasonable price tag, which is why it can often be seen in spinners’ boxes. The bait is often used in difficult places, for example, on shallows where there are fallen branches or snags. Here the fry finds shelter, where the pike perch goes out to hunt.
Yo-Zuri 3D Crank
Review of the 10 best lures for zander
This crank is known to all anglers who are interested in fishing for pike perch. Designed for fishing at depths of about four meters. The main places where the bait showed itself are as follows:
- rifts and slides;
- coastal edge;
- extended ditches;
- twisted locations.
Wobbler Yo-Zuri 3D Crank has stable play in strong currents. The bait is endowed with attractive movements that can entice pike perch to grab it. Allows various animation techniques, especially effective on stop&go wiring.
Yo-Zuri 3D Crank is a universal bait that works on many bodies of water
Pontoon 21 Panacea Marauder
A specialized deep-sea model designed for rivers, lakes and reservoirs where pike perch are found. It is most often used by trolling enthusiasts, but it can be safely used when casting from a boat. The best period for Pontoon21 Panacea Marauder is early spring and autumn.
Advice! When fishing by casting, good results are achieved when casting “stopendgo”, when the wobbler periodically strikes the bottom.
Thanks to the large blade, the Pontoon21 Panacea Marauder can pass through tough terrain
This bait from Pontun is available in two versions, differing in size. The length of the first modification is 8 cm and weight 32 grams. Designed for depths of about 6 meters. The second model has a length of 9 cm and a weight of 48.5 grams. This crank catches extreme areas of about 9–10 meters.
Bomder Deep A Long
Another catchy model for riverbed areas where fanged fish like to stand. Used by both trollers and spinning enthusiasts. The best results are shown in the autumn when fishing in the area of snags, holes, long sharp edges and deep rifts.
Bomder Deep A Long is designed for channel dumps and riffles
The Bomder Deep A Long wobbler is available in several size variations. Anything can be used for pike perch. The bait is endowed with stable, noticeable vibrations. If you ensure that the spatula periodically touches the bottom when retrieving, it will also catch passive pike perch, which is difficult to seduce with such moving objects.
Pontoon21 Deephase
Catching cranks for casting at depths from 3 to 6 meters. It is used on channel dumps and rifts, as well as when fishing long, sharp coastal edges and slopes. The optimal period for fishing on Pontoon21 Deephase is summer and early autumn.
Advice! Use the Pontoon21 Deephase wobbler when you need to quickly catch the fishing zone.
Pontoon21 Deephase can be used in trolling fishing
The presented model has a bright, noticeable game. The bait is equipped with a noise chamber inside, which forces the predator to pay attention to it from a long distance. Therefore, the Pontoon21 Deephase wobbler is often used as a search wobbler when it is necessary to quickly detect active pike perch.
