Spinning trout fishing is developing and reaching a new level. A few decades ago, in order to catch a spotted beauty, one had to travel hundreds of kilometers. With the development of trout fishing, specialized ponds appeared for the breeding and maintenance of this predator. Often fishing on them is of a sporting nature, and anglers act on the “catch and release” principle.
The use of wobblers on paysites
There are many fishing methods, as well as baits. Spinning athletes use oscillating spoons, silicone baits, trout spinners and wobblers. The latter type is popular in Japan, where the trend of paid ponds for breeding valuable fish came from. The Japanese consider metal lures to be a relic, and the future belongs to microwobblers.
A private reservoir, as a rule, is a small water area equipped for fishing. They can be located either far from the city or in the center. In a number of large settlements there are entire complexes with small ponds. A wobbler is the bait with which it is recommended to start trout fishing. Depending on the weather and the activity of the fish, there are baits of various shapes, types and colors.
Many Japanese brands of spinning accessories, along with the release of painted products, also bring to the market colorless models that the angler can paint himself. This practice is unpopular in our country, which is fundamentally wrong. Fish, especially pressed ones, more often take a bait that they have not seen before, so wobblers with designer colors are good on fishing grounds.
Catching wobblers for trout on fishing grounds
A worthy opponent.
Photo: Andrey Yanshevsky. I believe that the culprit of this trend is the zombie effect of “word of mouth”.
In fact, you cannot give unconditional preference to either artificial bait, bait, or bait.
Those who devote most of their time to spinning trout fishing keep all types of baits in their arsenal. The set can be very different, depending on how well the angler has adapted to fishing with a particular model.
There are so many factors for success or failure that putting them down on paper is difficult and makes no sense. Every angler sooner or later masters fishing and creates the optimal gear for himself.
Here I want to share my personal impressions of trout fishing with wobblers, since at the dawn of the “trout era” in carp fields I spent a lot of time getting to know this interesting fish. Fishing was almost always combined with testing new models of bait.
It was also influenced by the fact that I had long wanted to fish with small wobblers, but I wasn’t in the mood to catch chubs and chubs.
Without going into details of my thoughts and body movements, I came to conclusions that were obvious to many. I do not claim that they are correct, but based on them I now fish without much risk of being left without a catch.
All types of wobblers are needed in the arsenal - floating, suspending and sinking. I have many models, in particular from Pontoon 21, with rulers with different depths.
| A working kit, but not yet a collection. Photo: Andrey Yanshevsky. |
I started with a floating Crack Jack 38 F DR, and I consider it one of the most successful. It makes sense to replace the treble hooks with number 6 single hooks.
During periods when trout become clearly more active and begin to change their horizons, they respond well to a more active bait.
At such moments, I use a minnow type suspender, for example, TD minnow SP from Daiwa, which is good for twitching. The C 40 from Herakles has a smoother game, but minor tweaking won’t hurt either.
| Noisy, 4 cm suspender (2.6 g) S-40. Photo: Andrey Yanshevsky. |
For even tracking of active trout, Hypnose 38 F MDR works reliably, and if you need a shallower game and slightly deeper depth, then Mojarrilla 40 F DR. If you add the SR and MR models from the same range to the latest model, then you can safely go fishing.
But it turns out that with a limited selection, fishing can be a losing lottery, even if all the models come in the full range of colors.
The assortment needs to be expanded with baits with a different game and behavior with uniform or jerking retrieves with different amplitudes. We need wobblers that play more smoothly and sweepingly. And, vice versa, with a higher frequency but lower amplitude.
Therefore, I gradually expanded the range, with the well-known Chubbies, and later - Roky 35, but exclusively in dark colors.
Purple colored chubbiks turned out to be very effective, especially in cloudy weather.
For some time I underestimated sinking models. Probably, I was also influenced by the opinion of experts that such models were created for flow. It turned out that this is not entirely true.
Sinking wobblers allow you to fish the lowest bottom layers. As a rule, snags do not occur in carp fields. I would like to draw your attention to a new model from Herakles for our anglers – Devil 40 mm.
| Noisy, playful, sinking (3.8 g), four-centimeter "devil". Photo: Andrey Yanshevsky. |
But the most interesting were the bladeless sinking models, for example, Waving Herakles. After casting, the wobbler must be allowed to sink to the selected horizon and lead with smooth strokes, alternating with free fall. In some ways, this animation is reminiscent of playing with a spoon on ice.
For myself, I concluded that when selecting a wobbler, you should first of all pay attention to the activity of its play and the speed of its penetration.
The trout either takes the bait in the most active phase of its movement, or a second after stopping. But, a wobbler with active play can quickly go deep, and this can lead to loss of the working horizon. It is likely that this will not affect the bite, but it worries me.
I just can't fish if I don't have control over the bait. And this applies to both spinning rods and float tackle.
Timid experiments with coloring led to the predictions not coming true. I have not found any direct relationship between bait color, light, depth, weather and fish activity.
The only way to find bait for a specific fishing in a given place and at a given time is empirical selection.
You change the wobblers at one frequency or another, combining this process with moving around the reservoir and changing the wiring technique. The interesting thing is that it is not always possible to catch several fish with the same technique.
In fairness, I should note that the tactic of frequently changing baits and wiring techniques is not the only effective one.
| Quiet, floating (2.5 g), five centimeters, with a depth of 1 m “finger”. Photo: Andrey Yanshevsky. |
As a result of numerous observations, I came to the conclusion that the tactic of monotonously throwing the same wobbler at the same point and the same wiring, as a rule, brings a positive result. Sooner or later, the trout gets tired of this flickering and it attacks the wobbler.
In general, I suspect that the trout attacks the wobbler or spinner not as an object of food, but as an unwanted creature in its space.
I had a case when I was catching pike on a 110-th wobbler, but on every trip a small trout hung on the tee. She did not grab the wobbler, but hit it and turned purple.
Next, I would like to focus on the fact that trout ponds can be divided into two categories based on size. On reservoirs with a width of 30-50 m it is comfortable to fish with a spinning rod.
If the width of the reservoir is greater, then casting a light and bulky bait, even on a thin monofilament, further than 20-30 m becomes problematic.
And trout very often move away from the shore and build pots in the middle of the pond. This is where sbirulino comes to the rescue.
In the case of fishing with wobblers with sbirulino, there is only one nuance. The vast majority of Moscow fishermen use floating bombards.
I completed self-training and leave the floating bombards at home.
I started with a classic floating model with a mass of 20 g, but after five minutes I discovered shortcomings.
The equipment did not want to overcome the fifty-meter mark because the chosen model was hollow and poorly balanced.
The equipment was quickly carried away by the rough waters. Due to the sagging of the drifting line, the bites did not look convincing. I did not install a heavier bombard, but replaced the floating model with a slowly sinking one, and everything immediately fell into place.
The Sbirulino deepened, resistance to drift was created and the tackle became controllable.
I waited for the slowly sinking sbirulino to sink and started retrieving, that is, two, three to five seconds after casting.
Towards evening, when the trout began to bite almost at the bottom, I had to not only count the seconds of deepening the equipment, but also select completely different models of suspended wobblers. By the way, I had to change the sbirulino to a faster-sinking model.
| This one is for pickling. Photo: Andrey Yanshevsky. |
I advise you, after the first cast of a new rig with a sinking sbirulino model at a working distance, wait until it sinks to the bottom and count the time during which this happened. Then you will accurately control the horizon during further fishing in search of the horizon with active fish.
Since I am not an expert, the whole variety of methods used for wiring a wobbler paired with sbirulino came down to changing the wiring horizon and its speed.
After the bite occurred, I made several similar movements along the same horizon. If there were no more bites, then I lowered the equipment to the working horizon and made movements with a change in speed.
To do this, after two or three slow turns of the reel handle, I used the rod to speed up the retrieval, picked up the slack with the reel with a pause so that the sirulino sank and repeated the technique.
In some ways, this technique is close to the technique of wiring with a light wide spoon, with the difference that accelerating the wiring does not lead to the rise of the bait, but to its deepening. If there were no bites, then I simply changed the wobbler, with the hope that this one would do everything for me.
However, even if you have a hundred baits in stock, you may not have enough time to try them out, especially since it is very easy to miss the fish coming out during the experimentation process.
It is important to create a rig design in which the sbirulino and the bait will work together, otherwise the wiring will be uniform or the bait will not work at all.
But with the rod, and especially with the reel, it seems to me that there are no big problems. If only the tip of the rod would detect the bite.
Andrey Yanshevsky September 18, 2021 at 01:08 pm
Where to start fishing at different times of the year
Fish activity depends on the season. Trout are considered cold-loving, so the peak bite occurs in the winter and spring months. Once on a pond in the spring, you need to choose active models of wobblers from your ammunition load. The color depends on the weather, water transparency and the mood of the fish. The administration of paid ponds tries to monitor the cleanliness of the reservoir, so in the cold season you can start with dark colors. However, the predator itself does not always favor natural colors. Having studied the set of wobblers for trout fishing by an experienced fisherman, you can understand that most of them are made in bright, provocative shades.
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As the weather gets warmer, the fish become lethargic and don’t bite as often. In summer, the results show trout baits for twitching. The wiring is performed with noticeable pauses. Fish walking in the upper layers can be seen with the help of polarized glasses. This gives an advantage over other fishermen, especially if the spinner has an accurate cast.
In winter, the predator is caught from the ice using sinking baits, for example, rattlins. Color and size depend on the specific body of water, so don’t shy away from experimenting.
Trout wobblers
Date: August 1, 2021 | 747
Trout, especially if we talk about wild brook trout, is a coveted trophy for a spinning angler. Despite the fact that this is often a fairly small fish, it is consumed by hunting. It gets to the point that some anglers don’t even want to know anything else, and completely switch to fishing in streams and hunting for trout. One of the most effective baits in this fishing is trout wobblers. about the best, in my opinion, wobblers for catching brook trout , as well as other related salmon fish.
Small wobblers are used to catch trout in streams. This is due to the fact that brook trout itself rarely exceeds 400-600g in weight, and larger specimens are a real treat. However, it all depends on the region... Accordingly, the mouth of this fish is small. And it does not attack a wobbler that is too large. The optimal size of a wobbler for trout is the range from 2.5cm to 5-7cm. rarely more. As for the classes of wobblers, there are no dogmas. Among the good models for trout, there are elongated minnows, flattened high-bodied shad, and potbellied crankbaits.
It is quite natural, since we are talking about fishing in streams and fast rivers, then wobblers for trout should work perfectly, stay in the current, not fall over and not break away from the game. So, cheap Chinese wobblers and various budget clones are immediately dismissed... Predictably, among the best are Japanese ultralight wobblers, well, and several Finnish, Polish and American lures...
If we talk about coloring, then you need to take into account that in the streams where the case takes place, the water is crystal clear, and the trout themselves are very sharp-sighted. This means that you need to use wobblers of natural colors that maximally imitate the natural food of trout. What do trout eat? Large trout feed mainly on small fish. Oddly enough, their own juveniles, or the fry of other neighboring fish, most often also salmon. So, silver or with a slight golden tint, wobblers with large and small contrasting dots on the sides are a typical trout coloring. In addition to fish, of course, the diet of brook trout includes various insects, bugs, etc. This means that dark and neutral, matte finishes are in use. In this regard, typical trout wobblers have a clear intersection with chub wobblers. Both here and there require good work on the current, and here and there, dark matte colors are appropriate. So, a spinner who is interested in both trout fishing and chub fishing manages to save money. By collecting their arsenal boxes, they manage to find models that are universal for these two species of fish.
And one last point. Trout is a noble, delicate fish. If you fish using the “catch and release” principle, which is most often observed in trout fishing, then it is better to use models of wobblers and spinners equipped with single barbless hooks. Or, you can replace the standard tees of some wobblers with such singles. However, these are all recommendations. And everyone there decides for themselves.
I will actually announce the best trout wobblers, in my opinion.
Smith Camion . The famous series of Japanese crank wobblers. They hold up well in the current. There are colors that are ideal for catching brook trout.
ZipBaits Hickory and Baby Hickory . Excellent Japanese rolls. They have proven themselves in fishing for trout, chub, and perch.
Nories Pupa . An excellent mini-wobbler that imitates a bug. Showed itself brilliantly in all predators of small rivers and streams, including trout.
ZipBaits Rigge . In the famous series of Japanese minnows, there are several versions that are excellent at catching trout. In particular, these are sinking wobblers Rigge 35F, 35SS, 46S, 50S.
Rupala Husky Jerk . An excellent minnow wobbler with a rich history. Has proven itself to be excellent at trout fishing. In general, it is appropriate to use the smaller version - 6cm, 3g.
Salmo Hornet . The rich line of Salmo wobblers also has models quite suitable for trout fishing. Suitable sizes: 2.5, 3, 4 cm. There are excellent trout colors that imitate bugs or small trout.
Salmo Tiny . Mini-wobblers imitating a beetle. Although they are not the highest class for working in fast currents, somewhere in holes, niches, and in the return flow they perform excellently for trout.
Lucky Craft Flat Cra-Pea . Strange, but not a very well-known and mainstream wobbler. Meanwhile, the MR and SR versions of this bait work great for trout.
Lucky Craft Clutch . Quite a large (45mm), pot-bellied crank. Holds up well in the current. Suitable for catching large trout.
Jackall Area Man . Both the 22mm and 28mm versions are great for catching small trout in streams. Apparently, the fish perceives these mini-wobblers as beetles that have fallen into the water from the branches of surrounding bushes.
Jackall Panicra . A series of relatively new crankbait wobblers that do an excellent job of catching trout in streams.
Someone will probably be interested: how does the above list of wobblers relate to trout fishing in ponds, lakes, and pay zones? Yes, this direction is becoming popular and developing. Not many are ready to go on a long journey to wild streams that are as far away from civilization as possible. Many people prefer to go to a paid site and catch, often larger and more active trout. However, that's the beauty of hunting for wild brook trout, that, at the same time, the spinner does not look for easy ways.
As for wobblers, of course, for payers, and in general, for fishing in still water, less stringent requirements can be placed on wobblers. Firstly, such stability of the game of baits in the current is no longer essential. This already significantly expands the list of suitable models. Since the trout on the platform are much larger than the ones we most often catch in the stream, slightly larger wobblers can be used. Well, and the colors. If natural, silver with dots, or matte dark colors are preferred in the stream, then for trout on the platform it is better to prefer bright wobblers painted in provocative provocative colors - combinations of orange, pink, phosphorus white, etc.
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Advantages of wobblers over other baits
Hovering is a characteristic feature of a wobbler with neutral buoyancy. Not a single species can float in the water column, provoking a predator to attack. It is this type of wobblers that is recommended for use in conditions of sluggish biting. When jerking, the spinner leaves the suspender alone for a while, waiting for a pause. Typically, 95% of attacks occur at this point.
Advantages of wobblers for trout fishing:
- variability of models (type, color, shape, size, weight, depth);
- high realization even when using barbless hooks;
- a small percentage of misses (except for surface baits);
- imitation of live fish.
Spinner baits are good in certain conditions, but are inferior to wobblers. Microjig silicone baits for trout are used if the predator is near the bottom. An effective pause allows the edible rubber to lie motionless on the bottom. Floating models (with a high salt content) are at this moment in a vertical position, which causes an appetite in the predator.
Basic requirements for wobblers
Trout is not large in size. On average, one individual weighs from 300 g to 3 kg. Therefore, to catch such fish, small devices belonging to the ultralight class are used. Their length on average is no more than 5 cm, and their weight is 7 g.
Artificial bait should have an attractive appearance. It is important that the model constantly oscillates, playing with the predator in the current. Movements should be the same and even so as not to spook the fish.
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Trout are very sensitive to bright colors of bait. She can change her taste preferences. Therefore, the fisherman should have several models of different colors in stock. Most often, a spinning player’s arsenal includes models in pink, black, beige and white.
For trout with bombarda or sbirulino
The main disadvantage of miniature baits is the short cast. The thinnest cords increase the flight range, but reduce the safety margin. The power reserve of the set is necessary when fishing for trout, because the fish grows to a decent size, not to mention its fighting qualities.
Bombarda solves the problem by providing the ability to use even weightless bait, such as flies. The design allows you to set the depth of the equipment and cast it over long distances. In this way, you can fish not only the coastal zone. Wobblers for brown trout (an anadromous species of trout) are also used with sbirulino. The float performs well in a strong stream. The bombarda does not alarm the predator, since the length of the leash prevents it from noticing the float.
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TOP 5 wobblers for trout
The most convenient and effective wobblers for catching trout in the current are minnows and shads. In closed reservoirs, jerk baits are used; crank baits are suitable for strong currents. In order not to make a mistake with bait, it is best to choose the most durable and multifunctional models.
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The ranking of the best models included:
Zipbaits Rigge
Excellent for pond trout. The optimal length is 30-40 mm. Excellent help in catching passive fish in winter and autumn. It has many colors, so it can be used at any time of the year, taking into account water temperature and transparency.
Pontoon 21 Crackjack
A favorite in lures, the models are also called wobblers for trout. The main feature is the length of the device is 39 mm. There are many models with different working horizons. Catches trout at any time of the year. Has several colors. If desired, the part can be repainted to the desired color.
Zipbaits Hickory
Miniature lures for long-distance casting. Good for catching brook trout. Today it is produced in 3 variations: surface, mid-depth, diving. This allows you to catch a predator anywhere in a body of water. It performs well in ponds and lakes with strong currents. Has many beautiful colors.
Smith Camion
This model is perfect for domestic ultralight fishing enthusiasts. The main difference is stable, identical play on any current. Its vibrations effectively attract predators.
Lucky Craft Bevy Minnow
It is used only in cases where a predator huddles in the water column and cannot be reached with ordinary baits. It will be indispensable during autumn and winter fishing. Trout wobblers literally drive prey crazy with their attractive vibrations and alluring appearance. Has several colors.
Before you start fishing, you need to carefully prepare. To avoid damaging their prey, fishermen usually replace treble hooks with single hooks. This allows you to cause minimal harm to the predator.
To make fishing as productive and enjoyable as possible, choose the right trick. The size, quality and color will determine which fish you will hook!
First ice and fishing on a paid pond
Trout cannot be called a schooling species, so one bite does not guarantee subsequent activity. On the first ice, be sure to take an ice pick with you. The tool provides safe passage through the thin surface of a reservoir and is convenient for quickly drilling a hole. When catching large fish with an ice pick, you can widen the hole and get the trout without injuring it.
The search for predators begins in the pits where fish migrate for the winter. In the cold season, trout prefer to stay near the bottom, so each trip begins with an examination of the bottom layer.
Sheer spoons and rattlins are used as bait. The last type of artificial bait performs well on trout of various sizes. The same pattern can be used to catch both small fish and seasoned fish. If there is a chance of encountering a pike, they use metal twists, but, as a rule, other predators are not found on private trout ponds, so as not to reduce the population of valuable fish.
Wobblers and spinners for trout fishing
11 minutes Author: Dmitry Tishchenko 1987
Every year, trout becomes an increasingly popular fishing target for domestic fishermen. More and more spinners are choosing to catch this beautiful fish. They want to learn how to catch it. Naturally, there is nothing to do on a pond without a well-chosen set of baits.
Trout lures are a broad category of fishing gear, which includes wobblers, oscillating and rotating spoons, rubber, artificial imitations of various baits and natural baits. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages that determine the scope of their application.
The most common trout baits are spoons and wobblers. The first includes both oscillating and rotating “pieces of iron”. The second are cranks, shads, minnows and rattlins. With a meaningful approach, they show consistent results throughout the year.
All lures for trout fishing can be divided into three groups:
- for flow (native or stream);
- for standing reservoirs (area);
- universal.
The former are used when hunting wild trout that live in mountain streams and rivers. The latter are relevant on paid ponds when fishing for cultivated representatives of ichthyofauna. Universal baits are capable of catching fish in any situation, but in specific situations they may be inferior in productivity to narrowly targeted models.
Wobblers for trout are a broad and multifaceted category of bait that is popular among spinning anglers from all over the world. They are caught everywhere, from wild mountain streams to paid ponds, where this fish is specially bred for recreational fishing.
The main criteria for the suitability of a wobbler for trout fishing are:
- size up to 5 cm;
- steady play;
- good ballistic data;
- sharp and thin hooks.
Trout is picky about the colors of the wobbler. The most popular colors are pink, red, light green, yellow-black, blue, and white. The predator also loves the colors of the small minnow. Natural tones performed well in clear water.
All wobblers for trout can be divided into two large categories:
- for the current;
- for standing reservoirs.
In the first case, “native” fishing involves the use of baits that are resistant to strong currents and can work when fed against and across the stream. As a rule, sinking models are used.
“Area Fishing”, on the contrary, loves floating baits, which can be carried out in different ways, from a banal uniform feed to “stop and go” and twitching. Often, in the current, these wobblers catch poorly or don’t work at all.
10 best trout wobblers
Trout wobblers are an exclusively Japanese niche, which is almost impossible for other manufacturers to enter. Manufacturers from the Land of the Rising Sun have become so adept at producing high-quality UL models that they have no equal. Below we will look at the 10 best lures that can be safely recommended to any spinning angler who wants to successfully catch this beautiful and strong fish.
Smith D-Contact
A specialized sinking bait of the “minnow” class, aimed at native fishing in conditions of strong flow, when it is necessary to deepen the wobbler and hold it at the bottom. The Smith D-Contact is one of the best models for wild trout fishing. It is in high demand among advanced spinners and athletes.
The Smith D-Contact wobbler is available in two sizes. They differ in length 5 and 6.3 cm, and weight 4.5 and 7 grams, respectively. They are equipped with two small tees or small barbless singles.
Smith D-Incite
This is a kind of reincarnation of the famous D-Contact discussed above. A fast-sinking bait with a tall, but laterally flattened body. Belongs to the shad class. The bait is aimed at strong currents and fishing for brook trout in the bottom horizon.
The Smith D-Incite wobbler is available in a length of 53 mm. Weight exactly 5 grams. It has a well-calibrated balancing that allows it to work steadily in a strong flow, without losing the game and without losing its working horizon. Comes with two small tees.
Zipbaits Rigge
This wobbler is very famous among domestic fishermen, especially the 35 mm long series. In addition to the predators that inhabit the waters of our region, it is successfully used for trout fishing. Suitable for catching both its stream form and cultivated fish, which are bred in private ponds.
The Japanese manufacturer Zipbaits offers the 35 Ridge in several versions:
- 35F – floating;
- 35SS – slow-sinking;
- 35F Deep - floating diving.
All models complement each other well and allow you to catch trout in a variety of conditions.
Bassday Kangoku Crank
Classic UL crank, aimed at catching white predators, especially trout in medium and strong currents. It has a noticeable loud game that can attract the attention of a predator even on a noisy riffle. Shows best results in summer.
The Bassday Kangoku Crank wobbler is available in four modifications:
The bait has good flight characteristics and stable vibrations. It can be equipped with either a barbless single hook or a treble hook.
Smith Jade MD
Universal wobbler for trout fishing. Suitable for both currents and closed reservoirs. Allows you to use various animation techniques, from a banal uniform feed to jerky variations of wiring. A must-have in every spinner's box.
The Smith Jade MD wobbler is available in two versions - floating and suspended. The length of the bait is 4.3 cm, and the weight is 2.3 and 2.4 grams, respectively. Capable of diving to a depth of 2 meters. It is well balanced, so it flies well when casting, despite the very floaty blade.
Tsunekishi Magohama
A distinct trout all-rounder, capable of working in any conditions. Shows results both in current and in calm water. Allows you to use the most diverse animation techniques, including twitch, uniform, stop&go.
The Tsunekiсhi Magohama wobbler is available in a size of 47 mm. Its weight is 4.8 grams. Floating. It is well balanced, so it flies far and accurately, and is also endowed with an attractive gameplay. Equipped with two ultra-sharp treble hooks.
Smith Troutin Wavy
Another chic bait for the “native” trend from the Japanese company Smith. Drowning. Designed for strong currents. Imitates a small, narrow-bodied fish. Designed for fishing in the middle and bottom layers of water. The wobbler has an attractive play of its own with low amplitude and high frequency. It also allows for jerky animation techniques.
The Smith Troutin Wavy bait is available in two sizes: 5 and 6.5 cm long and weighing 3 and 5.5 grams, respectively. Equipped with two small tees. The color palette is not numerous, but well thought out and consists of universal trout colors.
