Spoons for pike and their varieties
The pike spinner is distinguished by its versatility and special structure. Experienced anglers use two types of spinners when fishing with spinning rods: oscillating and rotating.
Oscillating (oscillators)
Spinner spoons for pike are curved metal plates with hooks. For fishing, medium or large sized plates are usually used. For successful fishing, the color of the spinners is imitated to resemble multi-colored fish scales or small fish, sometimes with the addition of bright “fins” or flies.
Advantages of "oscillators":
- Efficiency (not inferior to expensive wobblers).
- Versatility (can be used in any reservoir for different fish).
- Long-distance casting of tackle (up to 70 m).
In the water, the spoons sway rhythmically from side to side, and hypnotize the pike: it mistakes the spoon for a small fish and is caught on the hook.
Rotating (turntables)
"Rotators" for pike
Rotating spoons are called spinners due to the rod around which, under the influence of water, a metal petal rotates.
Under the petal there is a weight (core) and a treble hook. This bait bears little resemblance to bait, but attracts pike due to the sound waves it creates by rotation.
It is good to use bright pinwheels in muddy water, and dark ones in clear water.
Unhooked
Non-hooking ones come in different colors and types. A distinctive feature of the bait is a hook (single or double), the tip of which is protected from snagging by a magnet or a metal tendril/tendrils. Its sting opens only at the moment of attack.
Non-hooking fishing rods are used for catching pike in reservoirs with an abundance of algae, organic debris (branches, snags) or stones.
How to properly catch pike with a spoon
Depending on the time of year, day, water temperature and other factors, the correct way to catch a spotted predator with different lures is applicable to the fishing conditions. Let's look at the main types of wiring for oscillating and rotating spoons.
Posting an oscillating spoon to a pike
Posting an oscillating spinner is carried out in 3 options:
- Uniform wiring.
- Wavy wiring.
- A fall.
When driven evenly, the spinner may fluctuate slightly. This game is applicable only in open water, with a flat bottom topography. Wavy, or uneven, wiring requires the skill of the angler. It's more effective. It is good to carry out the fall with large models of spoons, at great depths, where the predator will certainly notice the bright bait. The fall can be supplemented with wavy fluctuations.
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Rating of the best lures for pike
To make it easier for the angler to choose the most attractive and at the same time common spinners, distinguished by their catchability, we will consider the top 10 lures. We will determine the best spinners, regardless of seasonality of use and their structure. The concept of the most catchy spinners will include both spinners and their oscillating variants, as well as varieties of bait that allow you to spin a pike vertically. The price parameters of these models are in the middle ranges, and they are affordable to every angler.
After reviewing the offer, every fisherman interested in pike fishing will choose the right spinner for any season of the year.
Unconditionally, we will give the first line to the French classic from Meps, the Aglia Long in the third execution number. This option can easily be called the king of open water at any time of the year. The range of produced color variations allows them to be used in any shade and light characteristics of water, depending on the weather.
Reliable, trouble-free, calm play, which begins with any sudden detonation of the bait, is accessible in its execution even to a novice fisherman. The spinners of this model are applicable both on the lake and on the river with medium flow. A versatile, inexpensive option that proudly bears the title of the best lure for pike.
The second line is occupied by Abu Garcia Toby . This specimen of an oscillating spoon is universal for the season and has expressive acoustic parameters, which effectively lures pike even in moments of its depressed state. The weight of 40 grams makes it possible to fish at great depths, catching trophy specimens. Fast retrieving is distinguished by confident, frisky play, which is what is needed in moments of no bite to irritate the toothy one.
The top three will be completed by Kuusamo Professor 3 . With a predator-resistant outer coating and high-frequency play, this lure is an indispensable tool in a pike fisherman’s arsenal. Its small size and weight of nine grams allows you to catch pike of various sizes. It is preferable to troll with a spoon, and the catch may include any other predator, besides catfish.
The rating will continue with catchy lures for pike, a model designed purely for vertical lures - Rapala Bergman Original . The tool works both in open water from a boat and for ice fishing. A sweeping game from afar will attract fish and provoke a bite. The spinner also starts with a slight swing, which makes it possible to fish at smaller, but promising points.
the Blue Fox Matrixx Spoon trolling spoon . An impressive spinner for catching pike in any conditions, regardless of the strength of the current. The holography of the coating and the wide amplitude of the stroke increase the attractiveness of the accessory and make the model one of the most catchy lures for pike in the fall. The model is made in weight from 10 to 36 grams, this range covers almost any fishing conditions.
Blue Fox Matrixx Spoon
It deservedly remains on the Owner list, with its sheer representative, named, in the circles of our fishermen and sellers, Malek . In winter, when ice fishing, it is difficult to find the best option for trolling. Extraordinary play and reflective durable coating are the main highlights of the model. Innovative coloring increased the effectiveness of the instrument at significant depths. Among the varieties of lures in winter conditions, this is the most successful option for deep winter, with its passive biting.
The seven was securely attached to the RB Atom-N . The spinner allows for various types of animation. Retrieving at slow speeds is considered classic for this model and allows you to get predators to bite in shallow water areas with bottom thickets. The silver color works in any weather, and the weight range of 7-18 grams covers any depth.
A purely pike version of the Lucky John Shelt Blade 03 on the eighth line. A well-balanced petal and shaft of the spinner starts the bait at the slightest movement of the spinning rod, and even slow retrieval allows you to maintain a consistently even game, despite minor obstacles along the trajectory. Eleven grams realize the possibility of long casts and the variability of deep fishing horizons.
Ninth line for Blue Fox Lucius Weedless . The hook-free class is confirmed by the practice of effective fishing in snags and grass banks. The weight of 26-36 grams makes the fishing lure a leader in long-range and super cross-country ability.
The top ten best lures for pike will be closed by the Williams Wabler W30 . The peculiarity of the model is its distinct play on strong currents. The highlight of the accessory is the different transverse coloring of the bait’s body, which increases the degree of bite in waters with low transparency. The high price is sometimes an obstacle to the availability of models in the arsenals of fishermen, but otherwise there are no negative aspects in the bait.
The most catchy lures presented in the top ten are not a dogma, but a direction to choice. The similarity of shapes, sizes and colors of lures from other manufacturers always provides practical use of their products in the fishing process, while selecting worthy options for the arsenal. And for craftsmen, making an accessory themselves is a call for more rational actions in terms of creative work.
Which lure is best for catching pike?
For each time of year it is better to catch pike with a different lure. This is explained by the characteristics of the season: temperature, water level and other factors.
in spring
After a winter hunger strike, the predator rushes to any available prey. The ideal spinner for catching predators in the spring is small spinners of dim colors, similar in color to fry.
In summer
In summer, a variety of turntables and vibrators show good results. For large pike, which prefer depth, you will need large spoons (8-12 cm). To catch small specimens, small spinners and non-hooking hooks are used.
The color of the bait is selected depending on the weather and water transparency.
in autumn
Autumn predators can be caught using any bait. Suitable for fishing: large spinners with increased drag and elongated petals and medium or small spinners.
in winter
For the middle of winter, take small weighted vibrators. At the beginning and end of the winter season, large baits of all types are used.
Equipment for catching pike with a spinner
Before talking about spinners, you need to think about the spinning rod and its equipment. The choice of rod depends on where you are going to fish for pike. If we are talking about a small river, the banks of which are heavily overgrown, take a fishing rod of 2-2.5 meters (casting 5-20g). This way you can fish both from the shore and from a boat with equal success. If we are talking about a large body of water, then take a spinning rod of about three meters. Test – up to 40g. With this spinning rod you can freely make long casts even with heavy spinners. We use exclusively inertia-free reels. 2000 is just right. You shouldn't skimp on them. If you lose a big fish because of a cheap and low-quality reel, you will regret it for a very long time.
The next required element is a leash. You can fish without it, and the bite will even increase. But you can’t even count the number of swallowed spinners. Some save money and make leashes from guitar strings, others prefer store-bought ones. Here we are no longer your advisers. The point is to simply prevent the toothy predator from chewing through the fishing line. If you use a swivel with a carabiner, the line will not twist, and you can change the lure much faster. There are many such simple techniques. They can help you a lot in the fishing process.
Read: Features of catching pike with a spoon
There aren't many swings to pay attention to today. Among them are “Storling”, “Atom” and “Queen of the Dnieper”. This is the major league among this type of spinners. It is also worth paying attention to the products of such brands as Spinnex, Abu Garcia, ACME.
