Mepps Syclops is one of the most famous oscillators . It has been successfully used by many spinners around the world for several decades. The complex profile provides this bait with an original and attractive game . It is very catchy and at the same time very versatile.
It can catch any fish, in a variety of bodies of water and in a variety of conditions. It’s not for nothing that many consider it the number 1 spinning bait. Mepps Syclops has been produced for several decades and has always been very popular.
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Characteristics
The Mepps Syclops bait is considered a universal spinner, but depending on the size and model it is used to catch different predators. Meps Cyclops in any size is a high-quality technological product with impeccable repeatability and level of performance. At the same time, not only the movements of the spoon lure the predator, but also the sound it makes.
To catch different fish, it is necessary to select the correct size of the spoon. Depending on which it is divided into the following categories:
- 00 – ultra-light bait for small predators, weight 3.5 g, length 4 cm;
- 0 – medium-sized model for catching peaceful fish and small predators, weight 7 grams, length 5 cm;
- 1 – model for catching different-sized fish: perch, small pike, large ide and chub, weight 12 grams, length 6 cm;
- 2 – universal bait for trophy fishing, weight 17 grams, length 7.5;
- 3 – a model that is excellent for catching pike, trophy perch and large asp, weight 26 grams, length 9 cm.
Reviews of the Mepps Syclops lure
Works great on pike, large perch are also often caught on it. Flies far and accurately. Works both in current and in still water. You can do it very slowly, the pike loves this kind of wiring and hits exactly on target. Of course, spoon baits are not very suitable for catching small perch, but Cyclops works well for medium and large humpback salmon. I recommend everyone to buy this spoon, I think you will not be disappointed. I myself rate it a four plus. The price is not the lowest, but not high either. This spinner is definitely worth the money.
Vladimir, Ufa
Excellent quality spinner. It looks simple, but very catchy. This is my favorite bait for catching an active predator in the spring. Pike, perch and pike perch love it. If you fish in the summer with a small model, numbers 00-0, and hold it in the lower layer so that it scratches along the bottom, bream or rudd can also bite on it. I catch pike and zander with large numbers of Mepps Syclops. I usually fish with this lure without a leash. Even a large pike does not cut the line; when it attacks, it hits the bait exactly and, if you hook it in time, does not reach it with its teeth.
Boris, Penza
"Mepps Cyclops" is the best spoon I've ever fished with! On the first fishing trip, when I fished with it, I caught a pike weighing 11 kg with it. After this, the spoon immediately took pride of place in the bait box. Since then I have caught many more trophies with it. The largest of them is a pike weighing under 13 kg. In general, I caught all my trophy toothy ones on the third number Cyclops. It’s a pity that these spinners are not heavier than 26 g. I would like the same bait weighing 30-35 grams.
Nikita, Moscow
The main lure for pike in my box along with the Atom. Moreover, they catch baits of any size and color. Apparently, a very successful geometry. I fished in a variety of reservoirs in different parts of our vast homeland, and everywhere the pike did not ignore it. Small "Cyclops" are very popular with good-sized perch. When fishing with it, I often pause, it behaves very unusually when stopping, the fish like it. I often fish with this spoon and trolling. The original hooks on it are not bad, but I am replacing them with treble hooks from Owner.
Kirill, Saratov
Color varieties
In the Meps Cyclops lure, every detail is thought out and precisely calculated to perfectly imitate live fish and attract the attention of active and semi-passive predators. But not only shape and size play an important role in the success of fishing; the right animation and colors can activate even lazy and motionless fish.
The color range of the Mepps Syclops spinner is quite diverse. There are the following categories of bait shades:
- metallic - silver, gold and copper shades;
- bright with a specific pattern - yellow, orange, red, etc.
About
Mepps syclops spinner (Chinese version)
The Mepps Syclops Fluo lure is worth having for every spinner. Got it - buy it! ;)))
Mepps Syclops Fluo
The French company Mepps developed and released a series of Mepps Syclops Fluo oscillating spinners. These models are extremely catchy and perfectly imitate small fish (fry), which are considered the main food for many predators living in our reservoirs. The great popularity of this bait is explained by the presence of a complex profile of its body, due to the complex geometry of which one can observe a large number of edges that can reflect light and attract predators. At the time of casting, the Mepps Syclops Fluo spinner moves just like a real fish, including shimmering and glinting in the sun.
The Mepps Syclops Fluo spinner shows stable play both at different retrieve speeds and in a wide variety of conditions. A distinctive feature of the Mepps Syclops Fluo oscillating spoon from its competitors is the presence of an original shape, which allows it to work equally confidently in currents and in “still” waters. The existing sizes of the spoon in question correspond to all fishing conditions and preferences of the predator. At the same time, the Mepps Syclops Fluo spinner has flight characteristics that are at a more than good level.
The spinner does not have a soft profile; its shape is formed by the conjugation of planes, including those that form a “stability rib” in the tail section, which guarantees SYCLOPS a stable, “slip-free” play both in calm water and at any current speed. Thanks to a well-positioned center of gravity and a good ratio between weight and area of the bait, all sizes of SYCLOPS maintain excellent action even in free fall after the retrieval is stopped.
In fact, this is a very famous lure among fishermen, so it is often counterfeited.
The purchased lot was no exception. However, if you looked closely at him, you could immediately understand. At least according to the stated weight of 20g. Cyclops has 17 and 26, but I haven’t seen 20g. Further, the coloring on both sides is different and in general there are many coloring options that are not characteristic of the original. Well, I bought it and bought it - I won’t mind heating it. I've come across a lot of reviews that such fakes also work well.
Let's see what they sent!
The seller sends 6 spinners as a gift
and judging by the reviews it’s always
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, but weigh it
6 spinner, like all the others, weighs 19g.
Sent, as promised, 5 types of colors - everything else is the same
By the way, like the original Cyclops, there is a pressed molding for the “correct” play of the spinner.
The colors are bright, working, but only one side has working color, the other side is simply painted with a bright color.
Profile view
It seems a little thicker than the original to me.
The rings are basically normal.
The hook is not perfectly sharp, but replacing it is not a problem; you can also use a “non-snagging” one. There is a red cambric, almost like the original.
Except for one variety, all the others are painted poisonous yellow on the reverse side.
The arrived fake compared to the original from the mepps.ru store
Bright, beautiful - the question is will they work!? There’s nowhere to check yet, and we only arrived the other day. According to rumors, fakes work quite well, but of course worse than the originals. But it’s not a pity to leave them - for 60 rubles apiece! They seem to have a worse coating, although the varnish is clearly present. Most likely they will rust a lot and then the paint will peel off - we’ll see how long it lasts. Good luck to everyone “everywhere” and in particular in fishing!
How to distinguish an original from a fake
The popularity of the Mepps Syclops bait determines its frequent fakes, the cost of which can match the original. But it’s not difficult to distinguish a fake; you just need to carefully examine the spoon.
Sometimes a price that is too low may indicate a counterfeit product. If the product costs the same as the original, you need to pay attention to the details and material of the spoon:
- the petals of the Mepps Syclops spinner are always made of non-ferrous metal, and not of simple steel;
- the clamp of the original petal must be strong and rotate freely;
- bait tees must be sharp and durable;
- The original wire axle is made only of rigid wire that does not bend or break.
It should be remembered that original baits are produced on modern equipment with maximum precision, so defects and defects in them are practically excluded.
How and where to fish with Mepps Syclops lure
Depending on the fishing conditions and the expected catch, you can predict the result of fishing. When fishing for pike, you should use a rigid leash, which will prevent overlaps and possible cuts from a flashy predator.
When fishing in clear water, it is advisable to use silver-colored bait, and in muddy water, a fluorescent spinner.
Each predator behaves differently, the asp prefers the fast retrieve of Mepps Syclops, and the pike prefers the slow retrieve. In turn, the perch reacts more to a jerky feed. And when hunting for spoon bait, you need to use a medium-action spinning rod.
If fishing with Meps Cyclops is carried out in August or September, it is better to catch chub. For universal fishing, you should choose the Meps Cyclops spinner number 1, which can revive even the most unsuccessful fishing.
Reviews
There are a huge number of reviews on Mepps Syclops on the World Wide Web. And, naturally, almost all of them are positive. The bait is extremely popular and there is more than one justification for this. Among the most important are:
- effectiveness in various weather conditions. The spinner is stable when moving and does not get knocked down;
- versatility. Cyclops works on any predator;
- decent aerodynamic parameters (flies well).
It is impossible not to note some negative points in the reviews:
- the paint comes off over time;
- many fakes, high price;
- not very high quality of original fittings (especially lately);
- Not enough color shades.
Undoubtedly, Syclops is the bait that can help out in situations where there is no clear understanding of what to catch. This spoon is rightfully considered an excellent scout, and it simply must be in the arsenal of every spinner.
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