Spinners for spinning - how to choose the right one, manufacturing and fastening, types

Efficiency of lure fishing

The advantage of using a spinner for fishermen:

can be used reusably without requiring constant updating;
a spinner, as an artificial bait for fish, perfectly imitates a real fish and allows you to deceive predatory fish, which contributes to successful fishing;
convenient in that it can be used both in winter and summer fishing;
the bait has a huge variety, providing a good choice for the fisherman;
the spinner, unlike live bait, will not fall off the hook and will not be eaten by fish;
the spoon is no worse than live bait, since it moves in the water in the same way, attracting the attention of the fish;

Using a spinner you can catch the following types of predatory fish:

pike;
perch;
pike perch;
small trout;

In addition, in the seas, a spoon is often used to catch squid, which clings to the imitation bait with its tentacles.

The most suitable places for successful lure fishing are:

large bodies of fresh water for winter fishing;
deep water places saturated with oxygen for autumn fishing;
clean reservoirs, ponds and rivers where the desired type of fish is found, which is caught with this bait;
shallow ponds where perch are found;

The best lures for trolling pike:

Kuusamo Professor 3;
Blue Fox Matrixx Spoon.

Kuusamo Professor 3

The Kuusamo Professor 3 oscillating spoon is specially designed for trolling predators such as pike, pike perch and salmon. Thanks to the small size of the bait of 75 mm and a weight of 9 g, you can catch predators of different sizes. Living game is formed due to a very subtle body. The spoon naturally imitates the behavior of small fish species such as bleak, herring or vendace. It is best to use the shaker in summer.

There is a sharp tee in the tail part of the spoon. The spoon has a high-quality wear-resistant coating, which allows you to catch toothy predators for a long time.

Main advantages:

high frequency game;
sharp tee;
durable coating.

Blue Fox Matrixx Spoon

The Blue Fox Matrixx Spoon is made of brass and is designed for trolling and lanes; it also demonstrates good performance when fishing with more standard techniques.

The bait successfully catches pike, perch, and salmon species both in currents and in still water. The special texture and bright, shiny surface allow the spoon to become the most believable imitation of small fish. The decoy's holographic eyes are used as an attack point.

The spoon is equipped with a VMC treble hook. This strong and sharp hook guarantees a reliable hook even for the largest predator. The Blue Fox Matrixx Spoon series spinners are available in lengths from 8-14 cm and weights from 10-36 g.

Main advantages:

sweeping game;
sharp and durable hooks;
holographic eye.

Minuses:

not suitable for shallow water areas.

Selection of oscillating spinners for spinning fishing

The first thing you need to pay attention to when choosing a spinner is that it should be as similar as possible to real live bait, that is, you should strive for realism. In addition, a very important factor in choosing a spinner is the area where you will be fishing.

So, let's look at the basic fishing conditions and tips for choosing a spinner for such areas:

Fishing in shallow waters and lakes overgrown with algae. For such areas, you need to choose a bright lure so that it can attract predatory fish. Also, the bait should be for the upper layers of water and create a special vibration. For lakes with a lot of algae, the best option would be to choose a spinner with non-snagging elements that are made for fishing in problem areas.
Fishing at depth. For such areas, it is advisable to use strong, jig baits with weak action. To prevent it from getting caught, you need to purchase a spoon with a double and a metal mustache.

Fishermen also need to know that for large fish, a large spoon, which creates a powerful hydroacoustic wave, is best suited.

Description of oscillators and their characteristics

Oscillating spoons are a small metal plate. They are convex on one side and concave inward on the reverse. The material from which they are made can be very different:

copper;
bronze;
stainless steel;
aluminum;
lead;
metal alloy;
cupronickel (rare);

The coating for oscillating spinners can be made of the following materials:

silver;
chrome plating;
gold (rare);
nickel;
enamel;

Such spoons have two holes with the following purposes:

The front of the spinner is designed to be attached to a fishing line.
The end of the spoon is designed for a treble fishing hook.

Both holes have special rings made from turns of steel wire. These rings are needed to perform the task of hinge fastening.

According to weight criteria, these spoons range from several grams to several hundred grams.

According to the manufacturing method, spinners are forged, stamped and cast.

In shape - almost always oblong, oval.

Modern oscillating lures come in a variety of colors and colors. Here are some tips that will help a novice fisherman not to get lost among such colored lures, and to choose for himself exactly the lure that he needs:

for fishing in a clear reservoir, it is best to use light-colored spinners, for example, white or silver;
for fishing in a muddy pond, it is better to use bright, variegated colors of bait - red, yellow, gold or orange;

Regarding the naturalistic color of baits, it is also quite effective, especially for catching salmon.

Pros and cons of using oscillating spinners

Pros of use:

start up quickly and oscillate in the water;
feel good when applying eyeliner;
variety and large variety of such spinners;

Disadvantages of use:

difficulties when entangled in aquatic plants.

What time of year is best to use

It is best to use such a spoon for pike fishing from the end of March to April. Also, in the summer, fish will be willing to take this bait. The worst time to catch fish will be during the autumn fish feast.

What types of fish are used for fishing?

For casting oscillating lures:

To catch trout and other medium-sized fish, small spoons weighing 0.8 grams are used.
To catch pike and large trout, spoons weighing 85-100 grams are used.
For catching perch and pike perch, the most popular are spoons weighing 150-300 grams.

The following can be caught using trolling oscillating lures:

pike;
zander;
trout;
salmon;
perch;

Division by fishing method

All oscillating spoons are divided into the following categories:

casting baits (for casting);
surface baits;
for trolling;
for jig liner;

Casting spoons, or traditional ones as they are also called, are considered the most ancient of existing spoons. They are classified as follows:

Spoons made of heavy metal, such as copper. Such a spoon sinks quite quickly, especially when reeling in slowly. Such baits are used for fishing on the bottom or with long casting.
Spoons made of light metal (thin-walled). Such baits sink for a long time, but oscillate well in the water. They need to use leisurely wiring. They are good when used in shallow water, or in a pond with algae.

Trolling lures have a lot in common with casting lures. The former are usually lighter in weight. Such spoons oscillate perfectly when towing, they are used for fishing on the “track” - without burden.

Surface lures are most suitable for casting with a spinning rod. They are designed for catching fish on the surface of a reservoir and in shallow water. Such oscillating spoons, when reeled quickly, pass along the surface of the reservoir or immediately below it.

With this use, the fisherman does not hook the lure into aquatic plants, but passes it from above them. More modern types of such spinners come with special non-hooking devices made of silicone, rubber or plastic.

There are the following types of surface spinners:

spinners with built-in “noisemakers”;
Lightweight spinners with zigzag play;
heavy spinners that require fast reeling, because when reeling slowly they sink quickly.

Jig spoons are heavier and thicker baits because they are used for fishing deep at the bottom of reservoirs. In addition, jig spoons are often equipped with a three-detach hook, which clings to the “tail” of the bait.

Popular effective models

The most popular and effective models of oscillating spoons:

Jigs.
"Wubbler".

Jigs are fairly heavy spoons that have an elongated shape and weigh up to several hundred grams. They practically do not play on a pond, on a uniform retrieve. They are used to catch cod in the northern seas at great depths with vertical trolling. Small jig models are successfully used to catch perch. Such spinners cost about 2,000 rubles.

"Wabbler" is a famous and one of the best-selling spinners. This spoon is made of brass, which does not oxidize, and therefore it creates a wonderful ringing sound. Also, such spoons are coated with silver, which gives even greater durability to the bait. They have the shape of an edge that seems to protrude in the center of one of the sides of the spoon, which gives it the ability to rotate perfectly in the water. "Wubbler" is suitable for different fishing conditions and is suitable for horizontal liner and vertical ginning. Costs about 3,000 rubles.

Now there are a lot of good models of spinners from Polish manufacturers:

"Spinnex."
"Condor".
"Verek."

But domestic manufacturers are in no way inferior to them, and besides, they are much cheaper:

"Falcon".
"Atom".

Sheer spoons

For fishing in winter and at great depths, vertical spoons are used. Pike perch take them well. Such baits have a long petal, to the end of which a tee is attached. When lowered into the water, the spoon takes on a vertical position. The hook is either soldered to the bait or attached through a ring. These are heavy spoons, which are often additionally surrounded by lead.

We see that many spinners have bright elements on their tees. These can be silicone balls or beads. As a rule, pike perch reacts to such baits with confident bites.

Selection of spinners for spinning fishing

For fishing to be successful, you need to know how to choose a lure. Basic recommendations for choosing this gear are:

it is necessary to decide what kind of fish the tackle will be intended for;
for pike fishing, a spoon should be chosen with a wide blade 4 to 6 cm long;
for fishing in shallow water, you should choose a rotating spoon without weight;
for fishing in deep waters it is better to use heavy spoons;
for catching pike perch, it is recommended to buy spoons with some kind of plumage so that it can hold the spoon suspended, thereby facilitating the unwinding of the petal;
for catching perch, it is best to select a light spoon, with a small blade of 2-3 cm;
To catch perch, you should also select a noisy spoon, since this fish loves various sounds.

Description of turntables and their characteristics

Spinner baits are one of the most popular lures among fishermen. They have a wire base with a fishing hook. The metal plate is attached only to one edge and when immersed in a body of water, it rotates around a wire axis. The turntables consist of a wire rod with a movable metal petal, under which a core is attached and at the end a tee.

The size of such spinners varies. It starts from the 0 or 00 sign up to the largest number 5.

Pros and cons of using

Pros:

ease of use;
minimum required effort for fishing using these spoons;

Disadvantages of use:

petal sticking during wiring;

What time of year is best to use

The best time to use a spinner is during summer and spring fishing.

What types of fish are used for fishing?

Rotating spoons are used for fishing for the following types of fish: pike, pike perch, perch, asp, chub, ide and catfish.

Division according to the method of loading the bait

According to the method of loading bait, turntables are divided into:

front-loaded;
rear-loaded;
unloaded;

Front-loaded lures use a weight in front of the lure to increase casting distance and depth.

In rear-loaded baits, the weight is located behind the petal. They are used when fishing from the shore and from a boat. This is the most common type of spinning lure.

The main advantage of unloaded spoons is that if they have to be carried along an overgrown bank, they will never get caught, and they also start well. But the disadvantage of such spinners is that they are quite difficult to throw.

Popular effective models

The most effective spinners are Mepps and Myran spinners.

Mepps spinners are very catchy and simple in their design. Using a weight in front of the spoon allows you to significantly increase the casting length and the depth of the retrieve, and the asymmetrical weight prevents the line from tangling. These lures are designed for step-by-step jigging from the bottom. In addition, their price is not too expensive, starting from about 130 rubles per piece.

Another popular spinner model is “Aglia”. It belongs to the so-called combined spinners. Instead of tees, it has various baits made of artificial materials - in the form of a worm, a fish, the elastic and soft bodies of which have sharp hooks built into them, which improves the quality of fishing. Its price starts from 300 rubles.

The best non-hooking spinners for pike:

Blue Fox Lucius Weedless;
Spinner RB Atom-N.

Blue Fox Lucius Weedless

The Blue Fox non-hook spinner, Lucius Weedless series, is the best bait for fishing in grass and snags. It is in hard-to-reach places that there are ideal places for ambush of large pike, pike-perch and perch. Thanks to the breaker antennae made of springy wire, it is almost impossible for the bait to catch on underwater obstacles.

Non-hook spinners are available in three versions: 20g - with a fixed single hook, 26g - with a fixed double hook and 36g - with a suspended double hook. Wire whiskers do not become an obstacle when a predator bites. The powerful mouth of the fish squeezes the fender, and the sharp double hook reliably bites even into hard fabric.

Main advantages:

high range;
excellent maneuverability;
wear-resistant coating.

Minuses:

Idle bites occur.

Spinner RB Atom-N

Spinner RB Atom-N is a “non-hooking” model of the Atom spinner. Thanks to the shifted center of gravity of the spinner's profile, the spoon makes wave-like movements during the retrieve. The bait is designed for catching pike and perch in shallow areas of a reservoir with large vegetation. The spoon is made of brass casting, and the surface is coated with metal. According to reviews, silverfish are considered the most catchy freshwater predator.

Atom-N non-hooking baits are available in weights of 7, 10 and 18 g. The bait can be moved slowly evenly or using jerk wiring.

Main advantages:

good quality coating;
high cross-country ability;
confident attractive game.

Minuses:

large windage;
The loose tendril quickly becomes loose.

Other spinners that can be used for spinning fishing

Devon is a spoon, made of metal and has a large mass. It imitates a fast fish, which attracts predators well. The Devon should be guided very quickly so that it leads to the hooking of the attracted fish. Today, the Devons have become very modernized. Now they are luminous and acoustic. But the main disadvantage of such a bait is that it gets very tangled in the fishing line.

Non-tackling spinners are baits that minimize the problem of fishermen constantly getting caught. They do their job perfectly, as they look very similar to an ordinary fish with a hook on the tail, which has practically no possibility of hooking.

Acoustic spinners are baits that produce sounds that attract fish. These spinners are quite effective. They are made of two plates, which are fastened at the top with a ring, and when moving, such plates converge and diverge, creating various sounds and noises.

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Turntable or vibrator, which is better?

A rotating spoon and an oscillating spoon are two types of metal baits for catching predatory fish. Good for their survivability, because almost do not suffer from the teeth of predatory fish and do not become unusable. Only corrosion and a snag with further breakage can disable such a spinner. Metal lures are divided into two types: oscillating and rotating (turntables and spinners). Spinner Spinner A spinner spinner or spinner is a spinner bait, when inserted, a metal plate begins to rotate, thereby attracting a predator. Consists of a rod (wire), a metal plate and a fish hook. Often the turntables are equipped with a small weight. The design of the turntable is such that the water pressure generated during wiring causes the petal (plate) to begin to rotate. With good turntables, rotation begins even at a low wiring speed. When catching predatory fish with spinners, the main thing is to select the spoon according to the depth of the reservoir and the speed of the retrieve. The good thing about a spinner is that the fisherman feels its operation, the fishing line is stretched and transmits vibration to the spinning rod. The rotating petal pushes the spoon away from algae, snags and the bottom, so it has been noticed that there are fewer hooks when fishing with spinners than when fishing with other baits. True, snags still happen; even a turntable doesn’t have 100% protection. Fishing with a spinner is simple and accessible to any novice angler. Experienced fishermen also love to fish with this lure. Perhaps some may not like the fact that fishing with a spinner is monotonous, depending only on the speed of rotation of the reel and the speed of the retrieve. Jerking with the rod or stopping leads to the fact that the blade of the spinner stops spinning and the spinner stops working. Although stopping the wiring is sometimes recommended, with their help you can adjust the depth; when stopped, the spoon goes closer to the bottom of the reservoir and when the wiring is resumed it begins to “work” at a lower level, sometimes this trick allows you to catch a trophy fish.

< Spinner Spinner Spinner or spinner is one of the simplest types of fishing lures. Externally, the spoon spoon is a curved metal plate with a hook. When cast in the water, such a spoon sways to the sides, oscillates, imitating the movement of a live fish, a potential prey for a predator. Thanks to the weight and solidity of the spoon, the spinner is perfect for long-distance casting or when fishing in windy weather. A spoon successfully selected for the water body and surrounding conditions can provide a very decent catch, and the range of fish caught is very wide, from small perch to hefty catfish. When moving the vibrator, the main thing is to select the speed; at low speed, the vibrator will drag along the bottom; at too high a speed, the vibrator will spin around its axis. To select the speed, it is recommended to move the spoon in the water next to you at different speeds, and then cast. The wiring strategy of an oscillator is more varied than that of a turntable. From a single-color retrieve to a stepped retrieve, the lure is also good because it attracts a predator even when the fisherman stops the rotation of the reel and the spoon begins to sink. Sinking to the bottom of the reservoir, the vibrator continues to play in different directions.

Making your own spinners for spinning fishing

A very simple and convenient option is to make a spinner out of a tube. You can do it by following these steps:

From a duralumin tube 0.9 mm thick and 12 mm in diameter (which will be the base of the spoon), you need to cut off a part with a diameter of 65 mm.
Using a metal saw, you need to cut one edge of the metal at 65 degrees and the other edge at 20 degrees.
The cut lines should be cleaned with sandpaper and the corners should be smoothed.
At the edges of the cut part you need to drill holes with a diameter of 1 mm.
Attach a swivel with a winding ring to the front edge.
Install a winding ring to the rear edge to attach a tee.
Attach a tee.

This lure is recommended for use in places with snags, where pike perch are often found.

Another spinner that will be easy to make yourself. It's called a helicopter. To make it you will need:

copper – (1–1.3 mm);
steel (0.8–1 mm);

How to make:

Make an oval-shaped blank with a length from 50 mm to 80 mm, a width from 15 mm to 25 mm.
Bend it halfway lengthwise.
Process with a file and sandpaper.
Drill two holes at the ends of the workpiece and attach the swivel tee.

This lure can be used to catch most fish.

How to attach a spinner

To prevent the bait from getting lost in the water and falling off, you need to know how to tie it to the fishing line properly. This can be done in the following ways:

Using a fishing knot. To tie it you need:
- pass the fishing line through the ring with the spinner;
Wrap the main line twice into the formed ring of thread with the free end and tighten the loop tightly.

This method is one of the most reliable and easiest to implement. Such a knot will never let a fisherman down.

Loop in loop knot. To tie it you need:
- fold the fishing line in half;
a ring with a spinner serves as a double loop here;
take both loops and throw one over the other;
pass the lure through the loop of the main line;
push the knot through and tighten it well.

Such a knot is also considered a fishing knot, so it will be no less strong. In addition, it is suitable for lures with a leader.

Spoon color

For fishing in ponds with muddy water, you should use bait with a high level of shine. At the same time, it is important not to overdo it, using too bright spoons, which will create glare in the water and rather scare away the fish than attract them.

For fishing in clear water, an excellent solution would be matte spoons, the surface of which is detailed with fish scales.

Always take all your lures with you when fishing; it is impossible to know for sure what the fish will bite on today.

How to fish with a lure

Let's look at a step-by-step plan on how to properly fish with a spoon:

Find a suitable fishing spot where fish can gather. This could be a fallen tree, reed bushes, an overgrown bank, etc.
Make a cast as close as possible to the expected gathering place of the desired fish.
When fishing, retrieving should not be done immediately after splashing down the bait, so that the spoon goes just below the surface of the water. In these cases, the bite occurs in front of the fisherman's eyes, and this is accompanied by water splashes. The bite should not force you to make a quick hook, so as not to end up losing the fish. It is necessary to continue moving the oscillating spoon until it becomes noticeable that the fish is “hooked”, and only after that you need to quickly hook.

Blitztips

Don’t move the bait too quickly for fear of getting caught on the bottom;
It is best to make slow wiring, with possible stops;
sometimes you need to pause the spinner for a split second in order to attract more attention from the fish, which will think that its prey has become quiet and wants to attack it;
do not throw the bait too far, since basically all predatory fish are located under the shore, especially in small reservoirs;
It’s better to choose multi-colored colors and bait, not monochromatic;
you should use already proven spoons that catch fish well;