Edible silicone is a modern, extremely effective bait for catching predators. It is used to catch not only types of fish that live in fresh lakes: pike, perch, pike perch, catfish, asp, but also many types of fish of the sea guild, especially sea bass, which, like its river counterpart, is extremely fond of eating such baits .
You should not once again focus your attention on brands that produce and sell edible baits made from special silicone, because there are now an unimaginable number of them. The flagship among them are the Fanatic silicone baits .
Advantages and disadvantages of baits
Silicone from Fanatik is a real revolution in the world of fishing, and the brand itself is the flagship of domestic production. Silicone baits have many advantages, thanks to which they can attract the attention of even an experienced fisherman:
- The price of the product. A package of this bait, which contains about 6-8 units, costs no more than 1 US dollar. The price of wobblers or metal spinners starts from 10 conventional units.
- Smell and taste. The material the bait is made of is silicone. It is specially impregnated with an attractant with the smell of a worm, garlic, bloodworms, maggots, etc. Artificial fish can also contain special salts that give a specific taste to the product. This kind of salt is especially visible in Fanatic - it is a small granule size. Those people who have tasted silicone can clearly identify the characteristic salty taste of the bait.
- Playing bait in the water. It is worth noting that, compared to ordinary rubber, edible spoons have their own characteristic play at the bottom of the reservoir. Sometimes, you don’t even need to invent specific wiring that you need to use when fishing with a wobbler or iron spoons. It is enough to make 2 turns of the coil with a shutter speed of 1-3 seconds. This will be enough to catch a predator even for a beginner who is holding a spinning rod for the first time in his life.
However, despite the undoubted advantages , silicone gear also has a number of disadvantages:
- The most characteristic disadvantage of edible silicone is the storage conditions of the product. Do not allow sunlight or any chemicals to come into contact with the material. This will significantly spoil the quality and properties of the bait.
- Lack of gear. A relatively young company produces silicone baits in small batches, and therefore you may not find them on store shelves. However, this is a temporary problem, because as the company develops, it will increase supply volumes.
The Fanatic bait has enough advantages to be in the arsenal of any angler. This applies not only to those who like to catch predators, but also to those who often throw their gear at crucian carp and other peaceful fish. As practice shows, Fanatic successfully copes with this task .
About the bait
Larva's form is a copy of a real insect, namely a dragonfly larva. In this sense, it cannot be said that the Fanatic company has invented something new and hitherto unseen; rather, on the contrary, many fishermen believe that it has “reinvented the wheel.” Various kinds of baits imitating dragonfly larvae were presented on the market both before and after Larva.
However, a very small number of such baits from other manufacturers can compare with it in popularity. The manufacturers themselves claim that this is due to the special shape and composition of edible rubber, which makes Larva very catchy, and this, in turn, was appreciated by fishermen. Spinning fishermen have different opinions - some of them agree with the manufacturer, others believe that the popularity of this bait is due exclusively to high-quality advertising. One way or another, this bait is popular not only among fishermen, but also among fish.
Even large lures in this series show excellent results when targeting perch. On Larva over three inches, it is no longer a sports perch that bites, but quite decent-sized specimens that often ignore most other baits, all other things being equal.
The bait is designed in such a way that its own play is minimized, although it is not absent altogether - when moving through the water, Larva moves thin, realistically designed silicone limbs, and the ribs located across its body create vibrations in the water, attracting fish.
For this reason, it is possible to have both a slow inactive animation of this bait, designed for cautious, timid fish, and more aggressive wiring options, when the angler communicates movement to the larva by jerking the tip of the rod - this wiring is excellent for catching a passive lazy predator that does not want to feed at the moment fishing.
Popular gear models Fanatic
All Fanatic baits are very versatile and deserve attention. A real fisherman always has in his silicone box at least several baits of each type with different colors.
Larva
According to reviews from many anglers, the most popular edible bait is the Larva model, the color of machine oil. This bait has the appearance of a dragonfly larva, its tail is very flexible and at the bottom of the reservoir it has a characteristic game when performing postings. Vibration and the unique play style of the bait are two of the characteristics of silicone that have made Fanatic one of the most popular edible silicones in Europe. It should be said that the most partial fish species that bite on the larva are pike, pike perch and perch. Silicone is commercially available and comes in 3 types:
- Larva is a common dragonfly larva.
- Larva Lux is an improved model of a regular larva. A specific vibrating tail has been added, which increases the level of play of silicone in water and adds more believability to the play of the insect larva itself.
- X-Larva is a model that is practically no different from its analogues, but has a much larger size and a slightly modified shape of the head and tail. It is this type of edible that is most popular among fishermen who are keen on catching large predators in pits.
Mik Maus
One of the favorite models of all experienced fishermen is Mick Mouse . This is a small tadpole - a baby frog, which pike and perch are always eager to feast on. This type of edible bait is very reminiscent of real tadpoles, especially at the bottom of the reservoir while the bait is being played under the precise guidance of experienced fishermen. An important element of the frog embryo is its elongated tail, which creates such a game in the water that not a single passing perch can resist. Pike bite on such silicone even more often, especially in the fall and spring before spawning. Her favorite color is green with its shades, as well as dark blue bait.
Classic
A classic edible with the appearance of a small fish. Nothing superfluous or unusual, the shape of the silicone resembles the bait fish that the predator loves so much. The ribbed surface of the back and the smoothly moving tail create an imitation of a silver bream or a small roach. The variety of colors, smell and taste - all this makes the classic fish incredibly catchy and reliable for fishing in any body of water.
Dagger & Dagger Active
The presence of such silicone in the fisherman’s arsenal is half the success, because this bait resembles an ordinary long worm, which has a characteristic head, two thickenings on the body, and at the end a small tail, like the larva models . It is worth noting that the bait option has proven itself in catching pike perch and peaceful fish. A particularly relevant bait in cold water in late autumn: crucian carp, carp and pike perch are crazy about it. The main difference between Dagger Active is the presence of a peculiar tail, reminiscent of a fish fin.
We can safely say that this silicone model from Fanatic is an analogue of expensive brands that are manufactured in the USA and cost hundreds of American dollars. Experiments show that our domestic analogue is no worse, if not better, than expensive foreign analogues.
Lobster & Raider
Two more catchy baits, the main purpose of which is to seduce predators and peaceful fish. Firstly, these baits are incredibly similar to live crustaceans and squid. Secondly, the way silicone baits play in the water is simply incredibly interesting and attractive to a predator. The small claws and antennae of the lobster appear already during the first retrieve. The main task of such baits is to seduce a predator, even the most inactive one, and for this purpose they cope 100%. By alternating wiring, namely making 2-3 turns of the reel and then waiting at intervals of 2-3 seconds, the fisherman is very likely to take his trophy.
The only disadvantage of baits is their low strength, because a hungry perch every now and then bites off pieces of edible silicone during attacks.
Goby
To say that this is the favorite bait of pike perch is to say nothing. In shape it is an ordinary goby, which is one of the most common species of peaceful fish in our reservoirs. In addition, goby is common in all reservoirs, and therefore is a favorite delicacy of all predators. Particular attention should be paid to the color of this type of bait. The manufacturer made multi-colored dots on the fish’s body—small crystals of salt. They are located throughout the surface of the silicone. The very bright and elastic tail of the bait makes Gobi’s game on the river bottom so believable and tempting that the predator simply cannot resist tasting the silicone.
The bait has proven itself well in the pits of lakes and reservoirs, where there are concentrations of pike perch and pike perch.
Viper
Viper silicone baits are so unusual that they are difficult to compare with any insect, amphibian or fish. The viper is a cross between a goldfish with a long fluffy tail, a worm and an ordinary minnow - a favorite delicacy of the perch family. The bait turned out very well. Dark blue lures are in great demand among fishermen. They work well in cold water for zander and perch. In addition, this is a good option for catching pike in thickets and holes, because it is the vibration and play of the tail that allows you to attract a predator from a long distance.
The best vibrotails
Fishermen go to great lengths to get a big catch. The original invention of the vibrotail is an artificial fishing bait, which recently appeared in the assortment of specialized stores, helping fishing enthusiasts lure pike, perch, and pike perch. The bait consists of durable elastic material with the addition of flavoring. The fish holds the device in its mouth for a long time, and the fisherman has time to hook. The 2021 ranking analyzes the best vibrotails, according to reviews from fishermen.
Fishermen go to great lengths to get a big catch. The original invention of the vibrotail is an artificial fishing bait, which recently appeared in the assortment of specialized stores, helping fishing enthusiasts lure pike, perch, and pike perch. The bait consists of durable elastic material with the addition of flavoring. The fish holds the device in its mouth for a long time, and the fisherman has time to hook. The 2021 ranking analyzes the best vibrotails, according to reviews from fishermen.
Boxer Fanatic
The edible active vibrotail Fanatic Boxer was developed based on a study of the behavioral factors of fish in domestic reservoirs. The material is elastic, soft, retaining its properties in cold water. Filled with salt and natural attractant. Size range – 2″, 3″, 3.5″. Available in 17 colors.
A distinctive feature is that it creates a specific noise and vibration in the water during wiring, which attracts predatory fish. A bait with a cut off tail has shown effectiveness in catching passive predators. A good model for both beginners and professionals in spinning fishing.
The Japanese-made Reins Fat G-Tail Grub is a classic twister-style lure with a voluminous ribbed body with a soft, thin but wide “G” shaped tail. Silicone contains a large amount of salt, which makes it “edible”. The persistent attractant with which the silicone is impregnated does not erode or wash out and attracts fish from a long distance. Thanks to the ribbed body, additional excitement is created on the water.
Fanatik Boxer
This long, movable vibrating tail, reminiscent of a worm, was developed for fishing pike perch, but in practice it turned out that it is also interesting to other predators. Its thick ribbed body provides durability and the ring waistband in the middle provides attractive movement. The Boxer comes in a variety of colors and sizes range from 2 inches to 4.5 inches. His work has already been appreciated by many fans of twitching and step wiring.
The disadvantages include the small volumes of products produced by TM Fanatic. Silicone lures from this company are rarely found in fishing stores, but spinners hope that the shortage problem will be solved in the near future.
Combined fishing (with attachment to spinners)
This method involves adding a spinner to the bait - a metal petal attached to a wire base. The spoon can be either rotating or oscillating. They send vibration, optical and electromagnetic signals to the fish, further attracting it.
Choice of color and size of bait
The most popular color options are 003, 007 and 009. But this is purely the opinion of experienced anglers. The manufacturer assures that all colors deserve attention, and only the method of experiments and tests on a specific body of water will allow you to choose a truly working color. It is important to take into account the fact that in winter fish prefer darker colors, while in autumn and summer the most catchy colors will be machine oil and dark green.
The Fanatic brand also took care of the size of the silicone. Silicone baits are purchased in the following sizes: 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 inches. To catch small perches and zander, it is enough to have 2.5 and 3 inch silicone available. If you are going to catch a large fish, then you should choose larger baits.
The inventor of Fanatic silicone baits is Yuri Petrash. An experienced fisherman advises selecting silicone according to the conditions of the reservoir and fishing style, the presence of a particular predator in the reservoir. To learn more about the tips and important nuances of fishing with Fanatic silicone lures, as well as the wiring technique and the conditions under which these wirings work and produce results, you should watch videos from the famous fisherman Yuri Petrash. In addition, to better understand how to use silicone, you need to familiarize yourself with the technique of attaching edibles to offset hooks. This and much more can be found on the official Fanatic website.
