Silicone baits for perch: the best types, sizes, colors

Types of rubber

The main task of the bait is to be active; these are the types that best attract perch.
They cope well with their main task: provoking a predator to attack. There are two types of baits: active and passive. Active ones are those that, when applied evenly, create strong vibrations and oscillations. They are soft silicone, often with a long tail and a small thick body.

Passive species do not have their own game, therefore they require additional animation by the angler: this can be a step retrieve, twitching the tip of the rod, stop and go and classic jig retrieve.

Twisters

The most striking representative of the active species. The body looks like a well-fed small larva. The tail is often 2-3 times longer than the body, thin, curling, sometimes in the shape of a sickle. It is the tail that gives a special game. During wiring, it creates oscillations with vibrations that perfectly attract even passive (sluggish, poorly pecking) perch.

Every fisherman should have this type in his gear; it is versatile and easy to learn. Uniform wiring will do everything for you. All that remains is to choose the color and size. There are also no problems during installation; even a beginner can handle it.

Vibrotails

The vibrotail has a flat tail, with a so-called heel at the end. Its main difference from other silicone baits is the imitation of a live fish, repeating its structure. Few people know, but the larger the heel of a vibrotail, the stronger the vibrations it emits.

When choosing a manufacturer, pay attention to this parameter; in this case, you will get the same type of bait with different indicators. The size of 2.5 inches is also a classic; if there are no bites, it should be reduced.

When retrieving with a step (a few turns of the reel - pause), this silicone bait plays perfectly, so it is suitable for beginners. If the goal is to catch a well-fed humpback whale, then you should try this particular type.

Worms or slugs

The name speaks for itself. Present a copy of an earthworm. Without having their own game, they require additional animation by the fisherman. This can be either a wiring-pause or a wiring-twitching-pause.

There are no clear rules in jigging; if the goal is to seduce a passive perch, then you should try shorter or longer pauses, stronger or weaker jerks. Slugs also show good results when dragging the bait along the bottom (where the real worm actually swarms). Some days, this style is what gets you away from zero.

Crustaceans (nymphs, krakozyabry, etc.)

Imitation of a small crayfish. It should be clarified that, from experience, it does not work on all bodies of water. This may be due to the absence of crustaceans in these places. During wiring, it resembles a crayfish with its claws raised upward. Raising mud from the bottom, paired with playing limbs, gives a good result in attracting perch.

All other silicones that have a not entirely clear shape (krakozyabra) belong to this type. Nymphs are similar in structure to crustaceans, additionally equipped with long antennae. The latter, in turn, actively play in the water.

Color of silicone lures

Often, perch ignores a seemingly mega-catchy and universal bait. The reason turns out to be trivial - the wrong color of the twister or vibrotail. The choice of tire color is determined by the following factors:

• Light level.
• Water transparency.
• Water temperature.
• Season.
• Fishing region.
• Other features of a particular reservoir.

Which bait color is best to choose in certain situations is shown in the table below:

The information presented is not a rule. There are always exceptions, and fish love to present surprises to the angler. Therefore, it is advisable to have various colors in the kit, selecting them directly during the fishing process.

Edible or inedible silicone

Today, almost all rubber is edible. Production technologies have advanced, making it possible to produce high-quality material at low cost. The idea is simple: at the pouring stage, a special attractant is added to the composition (a chemical additive, salt, which gives the finished bait a unique taste and strong odor).

When the attractants enter the perch’s mouth, they instantly affect the receptors and the fish swallows the bait even more strongly. In the case of simple rubber, it is necessary to hook immediately when biting, otherwise there is a high chance of missing the striped one, which has spat out the prey.

Spinning athletes were the first to adopt this technique, having an advantage over other fishing methods. Opinions differ as to whether this quality of the product is as important as edibility, but there is no doubt that such silicone brings a lot of catch.

Subtleties of choice

Choosing silicone fish for pike is not at all problematic for an experienced spinning angler. He has long known all the intricacies and goes shopping purposefully, having reviewed his stock beforehand. It will be more difficult for a beginner to figure this out, because every store will offer a decent assortment of this bait. What should be the best tires for a predator, in particular for a pike, we will find out further based on the parameters.

When selecting fish, pay attention to the following indicators:

• size and shape;
• color;
• edible or not.

Based on these characteristics, the most successful ones are selected; now we will consider each of them in detail.

Size and shape

To choose the best of the best silicone lures for pike, first of all you need to decide on the shape. Soft baits come in a variety of shapes; according to experienced fishermen, preference should be given to:

• vibrotails;
• twisters;
• frogs;
• to worms.

Slugs will also work well; this concept includes options in the form of crustaceans and various insect larvae. In certain periods, models that visually closely resemble rodents will be in demand, but not everyone uses them, even experienced spinning anglers.

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A large, toothy predator can easily swallow a water rat or mouse that accidentally falls into the water. Noticing this, manufacturers began to produce baits of this appearance.

All of the above options will perfectly attract predators and, with proper wiring, I can activate even passive fish.

As for the size, it’s not worthwhile for the toothy resident of the reservoir to get smaller. As you know, it is capable of swallowing a fish 2/3 of its length without problems. Fishermen know that during the feeding period, post-spawning and autumn, large individuals will bite on silicone of a decent size, but small perch and other inhabitants of the reservoir will covet small ones.

In the fall, large baits of 12 cm or more are used, and in the spring, 8 cm will be quite enough.

Color

It is impossible to say for sure which color of silicone is best for pike; a lot depends on weather conditions and the quality of water in the reservoir chosen for fishing. It is better to present the subtleties of choosing a color in the form of a table:

Additionally, silicone for catching predators may contain a variety of sparkles and other inclusions in its body. Some manufacturers add fluorescent and light-accumulating elements when casting into the solution, which will subsequently work perfectly at decent depths or on cloudy days.

Edible or not

Edible rubber for pike went on sale relatively recently. It is distinguished from ordinary soft bait by a special impregnation, the smell of which is liked by predators. Silicone of this type comes in different sizes and shapes; it is used to catch not only the toothy resident of the reservoir, but also large-sized perch and pike perch.

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Fishermen have noticed that peaceful fish of decent size often bite on edible versions of soft baits.

Knowing the size and color is not enough; to catch a trophy specimen of a predator, you must be able to choose based on the shape of the body.

Characteristics of silicone baits for perch

Every novice angler is concerned about the main question: what characteristics should a silicone bait for striper have? We will describe the main, most important parameters, after reading which all that remains is to choose the manufacturer (below is the top specific models indicating the best color).

How to choose between passive and active bait. We recommend starting with vibrotails and twisters; if the perch is active, then the bites will not take long to arrive. If they are missing, reduce the tire size and try again. If this doesn't help, change the color.

Do not forget to constantly experiment with wiring: change the duration of pauses, the strength of the jerks, the number of revolutions of the spool. If everything listed above does not help, then change the bait to a passive one (worm, slug, crustacean) and start again in the same order. This means that the predator is indifferent today and it is necessary to choose a key to suit his mood.

Size

One of the most important parameters is the size of the silicone. Success will depend on the right choice. The most commonly used options are up to 6 cm (2.5 inches). An increase in bait does not always lead to an increase in perch caught. But when you enlarge, you get the opportunity to attract additional pike and pike perch.

• 3-6 cm is a universal option, it will not leave you without bites.
• 6-8 cm is suitable for large or active fish.
• 8-10 cm Your choice when catching humpback whales (the largest specimens).

Color

Controversial parameter. Selected depending on fishing conditions: time of year, depth, water transparency. Silicone that works in one body of water may not show itself in another, this has been noticed by many fishermen. You should have several sizes in different colors in your arsenal. Our color recommendations:

• In summer. Dark colors: Coca-Cola, machine oil, dark green, brown shades.
• In autumn. Natural colors: translucent, white, silver and dark (listed above).
• In the spring. Acidic and bright: carrot, orange, red.
• Poor visibility (turbid water or deep water). Yellow, red, bright, acidic.
• Good lighting (clear water). Natural colors: translucent, blue, silver.

Smell

The vast majority of manufacturers flavor their products. The most common smell is shrimp. Some do it conscientiously (Lucky John), others save money (low-quality Chinese manufacturers).

We advise you to choose those who approach the matter responsibly. The softness and smell of silicone are two of the most important indicators. The first gives good play in the water, and the second focuses attention on itself.

Advice. If your favorite silicone has lost its smell, it doesn’t matter. Place it in another pack (of any manufacturer). This way it will quickly absorb the shrimp flavor. It is advisable to store baits this way.

Some resources write about adding scent at home using meat, garlic or fish. Today no one engages in these dubious methods. Place the silicone that has lost its odor in a new package or buy a ready-made shrimp attractant (30 ml for 140 rubles) - this will last for a long time.

The best vibrating tails for perch

Marketers promote products in different ways. You need to experiment with bait. Using scissors, you can make slits on the belly of a silicone fish or on its tail. This changes the frequency of movements. For catching predators, the best vibrating tails for perch are:

• Relax Jankes;
• Manns Predator;
• Manns Spirit;
• Pontoon 21 Awaruna;
• Relax Shark;
• Manns Billy;
• Manns Flipper.

Over time, each fisherman acquires other catchy items.

In spring and summer

In the spring, the ice melts, streams flow, and with the blossoming of rose hips, a great revival begins in the underwater world. With good tires, perch is easy to catch. It actively feeds, leaving the pits.

In summer, perches are collected in groups of 5-10 pieces. Small specimens are found closer to the shore, while large ones are found in the center of the reservoir. In warm water, perch becomes passive; a passive bait is needed. The wiring time is considerable.

Autumn and winter

With the onset of cold weather, perch becomes active. It is possible to catch 10 of the best specimens. A bait 2.5-5 cm long and stepped wiring allow this to be done.

They also fish for silicone in winter. For this you need a winter fishing rod. The bait is thrown up and falls to the bottom. Such twitchings alternate with short pauses. Perch bites in any weather on a 3-5 cm bait and a 4-8 g jig head. You just need to find a deep place in the pond. They also catch predators on donka, and fishing when there’s a bite brings many joyful moments.

Vibrotail is an affordable and cheap silicone bait. If you add high-quality wiring to it, you can catch a big perch.

How to properly attach rubber to a hook

There are many methods for equipping silicone baits. All of them specialize for certain fishing conditions, but are used both in still water and on water with a current. In the vast majority of cases, you will use a maximum of 3 of them, completely satisfying your needs, regardless of where you are fishing for perch.

Hinged design

The most common type of fastening. An offset hook and a Cheburashka weight are required. In areas with abundant vegetation, it is possible to use equipment without a load - this method is called unloaded rubber. In places with a clean bottom, often instead of an offset hook, a double hook is used.

Simple and reliable. The Cheburashka weight has a hole into which a wire is inserted, with ears on both sides. The bait is hung on one, the other is attached to the leash. Tip: use offset presses with a large eye. This allows the bait to walk more freely, playing more realistically under water.

Jig head

Gradually it becomes the past. It was popular at the dawn of rubber use, but is fading into the background today. The hook is soldered into the sinker, forming a single, stationary structure.

Sold from 1-10 grams, with a variety of hook sizes. The sinker has the following shapes: ball, hoof, ellipse. In some models, the load is painted in colors: red, green, blue and others.

Drop shot

A stick weight is tied to the end of the main fishing line (braid). The stick provides the best cross-country ability compared to other loads. Above it, at a distance of 10-15 cm, a hook is crocheted onto which the twister is mounted.

The design is similar to the next equipment under consideration - a diverter leash. The only difference is that the hook is tightly mounted to the main fishing line. While the diverter uses a swivel.

Retractable leash

We have already looked at this installation in detail. It’s very catchy and sometimes it’s the only one that works; the perches flatly refuse to bite on anything else. A swivel with 2 or 3 ears is tied to the main line (going to the spinning rod). A piece of scaffolding with a load is tied to the bottom one.

To the other is a piece of fishing line with a hook on which the bait is mounted. The method is perfect for snags; this is where perch likes to stand.

Texas rig option

An excellent choice for searching for perch in places overgrown with grass or littered with trees and snags. A hook is attached to a section of line, a bullet weight is put on, a swivel is mounted at the other end, that’s it, the equipment is ready. Thanks to the sliding weight, casts are long and accurate, and snags are kept to a minimum.

Color of vibrotails

This topic interests many fishermen. Knowing this, manufacturers are trying to produce more and more elements in different colors.

If we talk about the warm season, then during this period vibrating tails of various colors show excellent results. Regardless of the bait, you can easily take a red element, products with orange sides, lilac or light green vibrotails, which will show excellent results; there will be practically no end to the fish.

There are spinning anglers who complete sets for catching perch in different bodies of water at different times of the year. If we talk about small rivers, then it is best to use elements with a bright orange or light green color. The reason is that such details are visible even from afar, and in the most muddy water. Seeing such a fry, the minke whale immediately strives for it.

If perch fishing is planned in the cold season, then stock up on darker models, which is quite logical. The water becomes lighter in winter, so bright colors scare fish rather than attract them.

It is worth taking a closer look at the same silicone products in cloudy weather. If it is clear outside and the water is clear, then it is recommended to pay attention to silicones in green and marsh shades. There is nothing complicated: when the water is light, then the baits are dark and vice versa.

It is worth saying that there are exceptions to all rules. They exist in this case too. Sometimes you can catch fish in a body of water with dark water or a dark bottom using brown or blue bait. Not a single fisherman will say what this may be connected with. Apparently, the perches like something about these shades, or maybe they are attracted to them.

Therefore, if all the rules are taken into account, but the bite is bad or absent, then it is better to try changing the bait. This, by the way, is the reason why you should take vibrator tails of different shades with you when fishing, because no one knows which one is best.

Rating of types and manufacturers of rubber for perch

After several years of fishing, each angler will make his own rating. Depending on the region, river or lake, there will be favorites and outsiders. Below we have selected the most popular, perfectly working models. The best types are the same for everyone:

1. twisters
2. slugs
3. vibrotails

Popular twisters

1. FAT G-Tail Grub 2″. Color: Pione, Greenpumpkin, UV Suclpin
2. Action Plastics 3FG. In colors: 073, 100, 101
3. JIB Tail 51. Colors: T28, PA39, T44
4. Relax 1.6″. In colors: 083, 085, 088
5. Angry Spin 1″. Colors: 12, 16, 29

The best slugs (worms)

1. Akkoi Elegant 50. Popular colors: 5#, 6#, 8#, 29#
2. Reins Aji Caro Swamp 3″. Available in colors: watermelon seed, peone, scuppernong red
3. Reins Aji Meat. Colors: watermelon red, junebug, watermelon seed
4. Select Javik 1.8″. In coloring: 888, 010, 027

Top vibrotails

1. Lucky John Tioga 50. Colors: PA19, S26, PA01, 085, PA01
2. Lucky John Ballist 63. Available in colors: PA16, PA01, PA019, PA016
3. Lucky John Long John 79. Colours: T26, S14, S13
4. Lucky John Baby Rockfish 35. Colors: S21, S19, F08, 085
5. Reins Bubbring Shad 3″. Color: moebi, motoroil red flake, marble chart orange
6. Akkoi Gentle Killer. Best colors: 14, D46, D14R, G002

What to use in the fall

When choosing silicone for fall perch, there are several features to consider. The fish constantly moves around the pond. The search should begin from its favorite places: grass, snags on the border of landfills.

Humpback whales and schools of medium-sized perch can be found in different water columns. At the bottom you should fish with a classic jig. An excellent option for fishing in mid-water would be a retractable leash with a twister. For top layers, try unloaded rubber.

The bite will delight throughout the daylight hours, there is enough time to find a parking lot. The size can be increased using baits of 2.5-3-3.5 inches. On the first casts, choose dark colors: machine oil, Coca-Cola and brown. If there is no bite, try more natural colors: blue, transparent, light.

Shape and size

Twister Bait Breath Bugsy 3.5″

Now the line of silicone bait models is not limited to the usual twisters and vibrotails. Among this variety of shapes, everything is suitable for perch. In any case, it’s a good idea to have several types of silicone with you when fishing. This is due to the changeability of the perch’s priorities: in the morning it pecked, for example, on twisters, and by lunchtime it switched to crayfish.

And yet there is a certain criterion for selecting silicone baits for perch. So, if you choose from traditional twisters and vibrating tails, then preference should be given to models with a narrow body, especially when it comes to large sizes. Such baits have greater elasticity and are therefore easier to swallow by perch, which increases the overall dynamics of fishing. As for crayfish and creatures, due to their bulk, you should not count on fast fishing - the perch needs time to swallow such bait. In addition, crayfish and creatures are often found with various long limbs, which the perch likes to tug on. And if you don’t take a sufficient pause during the bite, the result will be a lot of idle contacts and a minimum of fish caught.

No need to be afraid of the large size of the bait!

The size of baits should correspond to the expected size of the fish. You should not opt ​​only for baits whose length does not exceed 2.5 inches. If the primary task is the need to catch perch from two hundred grams, then the size of the bait only starts from 2.5 inches, but the main length is 3-3.5. This size is relevant for driven baits - twisters and vibrotails. But for crayfish and some creatures it should be a little less.

However, situations regularly occur when the perch is not active enough and identifies itself with light pokes. Moreover, the perch can be large. In this case, the size of the bait needs to be reduced and the duration of the pause increased.