Killer wobblers for perch in spring and autumn

Pros and cons of using a wobbler

One of the most popular baits for perch are wobblers.

Their use allows:

1. Attract perch by imitating prey.
2. Get the benefits of fishing with the current. Wobblers can be lowered along the currents over considerable distances, where perch can hit spawning fish.
3. Avoid slipping when making a sweep.
4. Catch perch both at the surface and at depth.

Among the negative qualities are:

1. Significant dimensions of the wobblers, which do not allow long-distance casting.
2. The need for coloring after making a number of catches.

When fishing from the shore, it is recommended to use floating wobblers. If fishing for perch is carried out from a boat, then it is recommended to use a wobbler with a submersible capability.

How to choose a wobbler

For successful fishing, you need to choose the right gear. The wobbler must meet the following criteria:

• The length of the fish should not be too long. Long lures scare away the perch and will not give the desired result.
• The color should shimmer in the water. This color attracts the attention of perch and other predatory fish.
• Hooks should be small but strong. If the tee is weak, it must be replaced before casting.
• The fish should play well in the water. The most popular models are those that imitate a wounded fry in the water. Such wobblers are small in size and attract the attention of predators.

When choosing a suitable wobbler, you need to take into account the type of reservoir. For river fishing, models with a large weight are suitable; such equipment will maintain its position, regardless of the intensity of the current.

Features of selection and use

The priority criterion for choosing bait is the level of buoyancy:

1. Floating.
2. Neutral.
3. Sinking.

Recommendations for use:

1. Wobblers with floating features are used in the presence of standing water at medium depths, taking into account the implementation of fishing from the coastal parts of the reservoir.
2. Neutral wobblers are primarily used in aquatic thickets where gaps exist.
3. Sinking types of baits are used in reservoirs with a current in deeper layers of water. Fishing can be done from boats.

An equally important aspect of a successful perch catch is the presence of a wobbler shape. The following forms exist:

Form:

1. Flat.
2. Flat and elongated.
3. Narrow, bar-shaped, with an exact imitation of live fish.
4. Drop-shaped.
5. Expanded, cone-shaped and cylindrical, covered with feathers and hairs.

Recommendations for use:

1. Lures with a flat shape (SHED) are most promising for use in deeper water areas. The characteristic flat shape of the bait facilitates its use in reservoirs with a sandy, embossed or hard bottom.
2. Lures with an elongated shape (RATTLIN) are considered sinking. They are used for catching perch, mainly in the autumn seasons, when, due to colder water, the fish go to greater depths.
3. Lures with a narrow, block-shaped form (MINNOW) are considered the most universal due to their inherent varieties.
4. Drop-shaped baits (FET) are effectively used in river backwaters, or in parts with small dams, where there is natural water noise and active surface water flow.
5. Wobblers with expanded, cone-shaped and cylindrical shapes, with various coatings (POPPERS). Used with spinning rods and fly fishing. It is recommended to use poppers in shallow reservoirs, as well as in reservoirs where there is a lot of algae.

Color design:

1. Design with golden shades. Used when fishing in the rain or in cloudy times.
2. Design in silver colors, light shades. They are used when fishing in small, transparent and clean waters.
3. Design with blue or blue shades. Used for deep-sea perch hunting.
4. Decorated in bright shades of yellow or red. Used when fishing in muddy waters.

The sizes of baits, based on their varieties, amount to different volumes. There are wobblers of 2 centimeters in size up to sizes exceeding 30 cm. But the most practical baits range from 4 to 12 cm.

According to the classification of depths, wobblers are as follows:

1. Subsurface wobblers (SSR).
2. Wobblers, with shallow penetration (SR).
3. Wobblers, with penetration to medium depths (MDR).
4. Wobblers, deep (DR)

Recommendations for use:

1. In the case of fishing on water surfaces, using SSR class wobblers, sizes from 2-4 cm (POPPERS) are selected.
2. In fishing situations at shallow depths, taking into account the use of SR class wobblers, it is recommended to choose sizes starting from 7 cm (FET, MINNOW, POPPER).
3. If fishing is carried out at medium depths, using wobblers of the MDR class, sizes from 8 to 10 cm should be selected (JERK-BAIT, MINNOW).
4. In the case of fishing in deep areas of reservoirs, taking into account the use of DR class wobblers, the nominal sizes of baits should be from 10-12 cm or more (MINNOU, RATTLIN, SHAD).

There are other features of wobblers associated with the presence of movable connecting parts. As a rule, wobblers consist of several parts connected to each other. The presence of such a device ensures active play.

There are varieties of baits “equipped” with a source of sound signals (SHAD, RATTLIN, MINNOU, FET). Such baits are hollow inside, and metal balls are located in this part. Sound “equipment” serves to attract the attention of fish.

What are cranks

A whole range of predatory fish are caught using cranks.
The name of this type of wobbler comes from the English word crank, which means “sick”. Sometimes you can find another name - crank, crankbait or “idiot bait”. From this it is clear that the action of the bait imitates a sick or wounded fish, which is always the primary goal for a predator, since it is easier to catch up with it.

Krenki have a short but thick and wide body, sharply tapering at the tail. The size and shape of the blade (allows the bait not to fall on its side when diving and moving under water) may differ between different models depending on the purpose. There is a noise chamber inside the bait, which creates sounds that attract predators from a great distance, even when fishing in muddy water.

Cranks are used to catch the following types of fish:

• perch;
• zander;
• pike;
• catfish;
• chub;
• ide;
• asp.

Attention! Ultralight models are suitable for catching even “peaceful” fish (roach, rudd, sabrefish, bleak, ram).

Summer is considered the best time of year for crank fishing. It is at this time that the fish reaches the peak of its activity due to warm water and the accumulated fat after the spring feast. Fishing is also allowed in the spring, but in cold water cranks are less effective, but not hopeless.

Popular wobblers for perch

Jackall Chubby. A distinctive feature of the bait is that it remains stable regardless of the wiring. When fishing for perches, it is recommended to use bait with a depth not exceeding 0.3 m. The total weight is more than 4 grams, with a length of 38 mm. The average price starts from 370 rubles.

Daiwa TDC 3061F. The bait in most cases is intended for fishing in shallow water. A peculiar feature of the wobbler is its efficiency and stability, regardless of wiring. In perch fishing, it is used when there is a depth of up to 1 m. The total weight of the wobbler is more than 10 grams. From 380 rubles.

YO-ZURI L-Minnow 44. A distinctive feature of the bait is its positive flight properties, on the basis of which casts are carried out over considerable distances and accurately. The nature of the actions is expressed by performing jerking movements. The wobbler is floating with a medium depth of up to one and a half meters, with a weight of up to 5 mm. Prices start from 270 rubles.

Strike Pro Midge EG-074F. This type of wobbler is recommended for catching especially “lazy” and large perches. The reason is maximum playfulness. With a total weight of two grams, it is floating and is used in medium depths. The price starts from 120-140 rubles.

Kosadaka Cord-R 70F. This wobbler is equipped with the ability to simulate a wounded fish during wiring. Specializes in spot fishing. The total length reaches up to 8 cm, with a total weight of up to 5 grams. The assortment includes baits capable of swimming with a depth not exceeding 40 cm. Prices from 430 rubles.

Rapala X-Rap 506. Intended for use for catching large perches in depths exceeding 3 meters. The total length of the wobbler is 6 cm, with a weight of up to 10 g. Typical actions in the use of bait are the production of uniform movements. Estimated on average at 510 rubles.

Salmo Hornet H4F. Used for catching perches, taking into account the use of various types of fishing rods, regardless of the depth characteristics. The total weight of the wobbler is up to 4 grams, up to 5 cm long. They are buoyant and neutral. Prices from 340 rubles.

Tsuribito Baby Crank 35f-DR. Designed for deep-sea perch fishing. The weight of the bait is more than 4 grams. More than 3 cm long. In perch fishing, a wobbler is used, with swimming features with a depth of 1.7 m. Prices start from 410 rubles.

Crackjack 58SP-MR. Lures of this type are especially distinguished by their high performance. The effectiveness of catching perch with a wobbler lies in its neutrality. The depth can reach up to 2 m. The length reaches 6 mm, with a weight of more than 5 grams. Prices from 360-380 rubles.

Rigge 56F Deep. A bait with an oblong body shape, belonging to the minnow type. The design with a long blade allows the wobbler to sink to significant depths when fishing for perch. The submersibility of the bait reaches almost 2 meters. It is used using jerk wiring.

Lure Zip Baits Orbit 80 SP–DR. Most experienced fishermen choose this type of bait when fishing for perch. Its length reaches up to 8 cm with a weight of more than 8 grams. Has a neutral type of buoyancy. The depth level is more than 1 m. Despite its large dimensions, the wobbler has excellent playfulness and accepts any type of wiring well.

The bite occurs when the wobbler is suspended under water. When catching perch, jerking movements are performed, after which a pause is made, then jerking actions are repeated. The wobbler ensures long-distance casting and is stable in currents. Average prices start from 670-820 rubles.

Rating of the best perch wobblers

You can catch a striped robber using any bait that meets the described criteria. However, not everyone is considered a hit and a universal fighter, mowing down a predator in different situations. Below are the 10 best wobblers for perch, which have earned a lot of flattering responses from seasoned spinning anglers.

Zipbaits Rigge

This is the bait that opens our top list of perch wobblers. The name Rigge refers to a whole family of lures that have phenomenal catchability, which is why they deservedly come in first place. The following Ridge series can be classified as perch:

• 35F, 35SS, Deep 35F.
• Flat 45S.
• S-Line 46S, S-Line 46S MDR.
• S-Line 56S, Deep S-Line 56S.
• 56F, 56SP, Deep 56F, MD 56SS.

The most famous are 35s. This versatile fighter is able to catch a perch in any conditions, regardless of his mood, weather and other factors that influence the fish’s bite.

Zipbaits Rigge 35F is the most popular wobbler for perch.

Advice! The Zipbaits Rigge minnow, 35 mm long, is a must-have in every spinner’s perch box.

Zipbates Ridge works well on a uniform retrieve, but the bait reveals itself fully with various twitching techniques. By performing jerking animation of the wobbler, an angler can easily imitate the behavior of a wounded or frightened fry.

Molix Jubarino

Features of catching perch with fry in the fall (video)

Minnow class wobbler, specially designed for hunting striped robber. Used in summer in shallow water areas. Allows you to successfully fish in oxbow lakes and other areas with aquatic vegetation, suitable for toad beds, quarries, swamps and ponds.

The Molix Jubarino bait has the following performance characteristics:

• Length 5 cm.
• Weight 2.5 grams.
• Working horizon up to 0.5 meters.
• Slow-sinking.

Molix Jubarino is a specialized perch wobbler.

Optimal wiring of Giubarino from Molix - easy twitching at a fast pace. Minnow appetizingly prowls around, imitating a frightened fry. This behavior perfectly provokes an active perch to bite, which is why the bait is often used as a search bait.

Salmo Hornet

The famous crankbaits from Salmo, which enjoy a reputation as catchy all-rounders, suitable for all occasions. The striped robber loves them very much and does not let them pass by, therefore they are justifiably considered a good search bait that allows you to fish the middle and bottom horizon in vast locations with uneven bottom topography.

This crank has an affordable price and catches no worse than expensive models.

In terms of catchability, Salmo Hornet is not inferior to the baits discussed above. Crank is available in different sizes, but for perch it is advisable to use the smallest models - H2S, H3F, H3S, H4F, H4S. The wobbler is characterized by stable operation in any current, regardless of the angle of the wire to the flow and its speed.

Pontoon21 Cheerful

A family of universal shad from Ponton, for which perch is the main fishing target. Wobblers begin to be used in the spring, when the water is cool enough and the striped robber is not as active as it should be. They continue to fish on Chirful all summer long, as well as almost all autumn.

Chirful is a versatile perch shad.

The Pontoon21 Cheerful family has several modifications with lengths of 34, 40 and 60 mm. According to the degree of buoyancy, the manufacturer offers a floating version and suspenders. Along the working horizon there are subsurface baits, diving up to half a meter, and mid-depth baits, going a meter from the surface.

Smith D-Contact

A specific bait that was originally designed for hunting trout on fast rivers and streams. In our realities, it has found application when fishing for striped robber, deservedly fell into the category of perch and is in the arsenal of many experienced spinning anglers.

Smith D-Contact is designed for strong currents.

The Smith D-Contact wobbler belongs to the minnow class. Sinking. The performance characteristics allow you to move the bait along the very bottom, where the striped robber, who is currently not active, likes to stand. Available in two size versions - 50 and 63 mm. Both are catchy for perch, the adult model can be used for pike.

Jackall Diving Chubby

The bait was included in our rating because it belongs to deep-sea cranks and allows you to catch perch standing on dumps, edges, pits and other depressions on the bottom. It is used mainly on rivers in places with slow and moderate currents, although it also works reliably in strong flows.

Advice! The Diving Chubby wobbler from Jackall perfectly catches chub, large ide, pike perch and pike.

Diving Chubby is effective on riffles and drops.

The deep-sea Chubbik has a length of 3.8 cm, its weight is only 4.2 grams, but the bait has excellent range. Thanks to precise balancing, it is stable in the stream and allows wiring at any angle to the water flow.

Pontoon21 CrackJack

Pontoon 21 CrackJack is a miniature minnow, which is specifically used for fishing for small-medium perch. Fishing with this wobbler is carried out at shallow depths, when the striped robber feeds in the upper layers of water, readily responding to moving objects that imitate small fish.

Important! On versions with a length of 48 mm and above, pike often bite, so the use of a leash is necessary.

Crack Jack catches perch in various bodies of water.

The Pontoon 21 CrackJack family consists of several sizes, each of which has different modifications that differ in buoyancy and working horizon. When fishing for perch, preference should be given to lures with a length of 38 and 48 mm. They are the most versatile, working with different caliber predators.

Evergreen Combat Crank Mini

Another crank from the famous Japanese developer and manufacturer of fishing lures. It is considered universal, suitable for fishing in rivers, reservoirs, lakes and other bodies of water. Open throughout the open water season. Catches mainly medium and heavy perch.

Combat Crank Mini is aimed at large perch.

The Evergreen Combat Crank Mini wobbler is available in two versions - subsurface SR and diving MR. Both are floating. The Crank has a persistent, noticeable action, is stable in the stream, and stably maintains the specified fishing horizon.

How to make a “catchable” wobbler for perch with your own hands

To make a catchable bait, you need to “arm yourself” with a jigsaw and a drill.

For registration you need:

1. Metal wiring.
2. Plastic material.
3. Dye.
4. Varnish.
5. Lead balls.
6. Glue.
7. Hooks.

The work begins with sawing a “sketch” of a wobbler based on a printed photo of the bait.

You can choose plywood as the main material because of its density.

After this, you need to use an awl to drill holes for the hinges, which will be located in the center of the layout. Next, by clamping the layout, a cut is made. During sawing, the model should be in a perpendicular position to the clamp.

Further actions are related to the preparation of layouts. The models are cleaned with fine-sand sandpaper and dipped in varnish. In the process of placing the blanks in the varnish, it is necessary to shake the varnish container with the blanks contained inside approximately every hour. The downtime of models in varnish should be at least 8 hours.

After this, the workpieces are removed from the container, the holes must be cleaned and, by inserting some kind of pod (can be a match or a toothpick), placed in a vertical position for drying.

A few days later, loops are made from metal wires by winding them in the form of a tight spiral, leaving one free part. The loops need to be inserted into the holes and glued together.

Painting work should begin with the application of basic white paint. Can be applied with an aerosol or with a brush. When choosing paint for decoration, you need to take into account the specifics of using the wobbler. When painting the workpiece, the dorsal part of the bait should have a dark color.

Lure eyes can be made from round molds, with a coating that can reflect light. To make the blade, you can use transparent, plastic rulers. When making them, you need to make several pieces of different sizes, taking into account the fact that the blades must fit tightly into the holes made for them.

Next, holes are made in the blades into which the hooks will be attached. After the blades are placed in the holes, they should be coated with glue and allowed to dry. Once dry, the entire surface of the wobbler needs to be coated with varnish in 3 layers. The total drying time may take several weeks.

To make hollow models, you need to cut out several plywood sketches and lay them in layers. The middle layer should be cut out in the middle and create an empty space. Balls will be placed in the middle part, from the inside. The layers are glued together and processed using the above method. At the end of all the work, a rattling bait is formed.

Winter tactics for catching perch with wobblers in winter

Perch fishing for ratlins is tactically no different from trolling. The main thing in winter is to actively search for fish in promising places. Important points when searching for winter perch. Initially, ratlins are positioned for catching large (medium) fish. When purposefully hunting for humpback whales, accordingly, deep-sea areas with uneven surfaces, dumps and snags, underwater banks and shallow water spots with vegetation among the holes are examined. Vibes also work in coastal waters for small and medium-sized perch. For normal operation of the ratlin, a depth of at least a meter is needed. Accordingly, ratlins are used at the depth for which they are intended. Deep water vibrations will not work well in shallow water. To successfully catch perch in winter with rattlins, it is important to choose the right bait and learn how to play.

Fishing with a wobbler

Micro jig tackle allows for catching perch even when there is no bite. In addition, such tackle is considered one of the priority spinning catches. In order to cast a wobbler over long distances, a fast action of the tackle is an integral element. The tip of the spinning rod should have a soft, glued shape, decorated in a bright color to record the “behavior” of the bait.

When choosing a reel, you need to pay attention to the balance of the tackle; the reel should not outweigh the tackle. Regarding the choice of fishing line, it should be braided due to the clear transmission of vibrations.

Ultralight tackle provides rigid wiring. The fact is that jerking movements bring more obvious results in catching perches. When performing such actions, soft spinning tackle cannot provide the full possibility of jerking retrieves. Rigidity is one of the requirements of ultralight gear.

Taking into account the rigidity, the reel will lay the line in a more dense manner due to unequal tensions of the lines during jerking movements. Regarding the cord, it must be thin, but at the same time durable. The choice of diameter largely depends on the hunting conditions. A practical cord diameter is considered to be from 0.1 to 0.12 mm.

Technique: When fishing for perch with a spinning rod, various methods of moving baits are used. Stepped and uniform wiring are the most popular. The method of fishing by uniformly pulling a wobbler is most suitable in spring and summer when fishing at shallow depths.

In the case of using a stepwise wiring technique, it is most widely used in the autumn at a deeper depth of up to 3 m. With this method, considerable attention must be paid to the correct choice of wobbler. The bait should be quite playful. To catch perch, fishing should be done with an intensity of 2 to 10 seconds. After the bait touches the bottom, you need to rotate the reel.

Advantages

When studying the wobbler direction of spinning fishing for perch, one cannot ignore the advantages of these baits. There are a lot of them, let’s note the main advantages of wobblers:

• The variety of classes, versions and models of solid volumetric baits allows you to choose the optimal wobbler for any situation, regardless of the time of year, weather factors, the mood of the predator and other nuances that affect the fishing results.
• In appearance and behavior when retrieved, the wobbler very accurately imitates the food item of a perch, usually a small fish.
• Accessibility for any angler, since baits are widely represented in both the budget entry-level and elite segments of the market.

Many models of perch wobblers are easy to learn. They are not demanding when it comes to fishing, so beginners immediately start fishing with them, noting their catchability.

A well-chosen set of wobblers will help you catch perch anywhere.

Thanks to advertising, market saturation with these baits and catchability, wobblers today have become the main fighters in catching the striped robber. They successfully compete with turntables, silicone and micro-oscillators, often beating them.

Seasoned fishermen have learned to make voluminous baits for perch with their own hands from scrap materials. To do this, they use wood or plastic, which they process, equip with fittings and hooks, and paint. A homemade wobbler is sometimes not inferior to famous branded products, since it is made for specific fishing conditions.

Selection by season

The spring bite starts 14 days after spawning. Bottom fishing is recommended by using sinking bait models such as minnows. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that during fishing the bait makes periodic knocks with its blade on the bottom, which serves as a factor in attracting the attention of the perch.

Wobblers from the manufacturer YO-ZURI HARDKOR SHAD 60 mm have proven themselves well. These baits penetrate to sufficient depth. When making transactions, you need to adhere to some intermediate pauses. Playfulness and strong hold during the flow are recorded.

Rattlin baits of small sizes have proven themselves well in catching schooling perches. Shows effectiveness in uniform and jig retrieves. In places with no current, submersible baits are used. Popular brands are KOSADAKA – ION XS 55 mm.

Summer bite. In order to attract the attention of the perch, you need to make sharp and active jerking movements. After casting the spinning rod and after the tip drops into the water, you need to make periodic short twitches with the spinning rod. Cranks are used from manufacturers such as JAKALL, CHUBBY. The fact is that wobblers have playfulness and different levels of buoyancy, which makes it possible to fish from a boat, with the presence of a current. The most significant feature of the bait is to hold the current without losing its playfulness.

Poppers, with all their inherent characteristics, are also well used in summer perch fishing. By using active and fast jerking movements, the attention of the perch will be attracted. The most successful type of wobbler is considered to be DAMIKI Pirami 40F.

The autumn bite is practically no different from summer fishing. Cranks and minnows show equal effectiveness. But with the onset of cold weather, the water temperature also drops, which helps perches move to greater depths.

In this case, bottom twitching is used, using a minnow with a sinking feature. Manufacturers include RAPALA SHALLOW SHAD RAP , with the presence of high-frequency vibrations at small amplitudes.

You can also fish with poppers of neutral buoyancy. In this case, hard movements are made, accompanied by pauses of up to 2 seconds. After casting the wobbler, you need to make jerks.

Winter bite. Soft twitching is used due to the passivity of perches and their habitat at the bottom of the reservoir. Models of suspenders and sinking characteristics are selected.

When fishing, you need to pay attention to places with the presence of whirlpools, snags and bays. Fry are also factors in large concentrations of perch. The preferred bait types are EVERGREEN Bank Shad, MEGABASS Pro Pike.

Wobbler Masu Masters 38F and 48F

Masu Masters 38F is a “deputy” to Rigge 35F. This wobbler flies noticeably worse, is noticeably less versatile, but good in its own way. First of all, because he sometimes worked in opposition to Ridge. You fish at the point - there are no bites on the Ridge, put on a Masu Masters 38F - and immediately catch a perch. Apparently, the slightly different game has an effect.

The same model is available in size 48 mm. A simple, short-range, but ideal wobbler-minnow. This is one of those wobblers with which it is advisable to start mastering jerk wiring.

Some fishing features

Perch has a fairly aggressive character and even in winter is capable of actively attacking the bait. But if other fishing methods do not give good results, then rattlin will help correct the situation. Of course, subject to proper selection and skillful wiring technique. Also, when fishing with vibes, you should take into account some additional nuances:

1. The effectiveness of using vibs depends on various, sometimes very insignificant factors: season, time of day, weather conditions, features of the reservoir, etc. To increase the chance of success, the fisherman should have several varieties of ratlins in his arsenal, which should be used in different situations. It often happens that one wobbler gives absolutely no bites, but when you replace it with a model of a different color or size, an excellent bite begins.

1. The technique of playing with bait when catching perch also affects the catchability of the vibe. If, with one version of the plumb line, the predator does not pay attention to the rattle, it is advisable to make adjustments to it. In one case, the perch is attracted to active play, with virtually no pauses, and in the other, it is more willing to rush to a slow-moving bait that freezes for a long time at the lowest point.
2. You can try to additionally decorate the vib hooks with colored beads, multi-colored pile or feathers. Perch are attracted to bright lures; they work especially effectively in turbid water or at great depths.

The main condition for the successful use of rattlins is that you should not be afraid to experiment with them. If the perch does not bite in one case, this does not mean that the bait is not working. Sometimes it’s enough to change the game a little, or at least replace the wobbler, and an active bite will be guaranteed.