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Perch is one of the most common and picky fish species in Russian reservoirs. They are quite voracious and are constantly on the lookout for small fish. You can catch them all year round for spinning with a variety of baits, a separate place among which is occupied by wobblers.
Such baits imitating fry just become a tempting trophy for fish. The perch pounces on an attractive prey, simultaneously swallowing the hook. Therefore, to catch a striped predator, it is enough to take with you only a few wobblers of various weights, colors and sizes.
Features of wobblers
The principle of this fishing is based on the constant choice of bait, which is an interesting and exciting activity for the angler. Wobblers for perch are selected based on the depth and location of the predator. The easiest way to catch it is in floodplain lakes and small ponds, large individuals should be looked for in rivers, estuaries, reservoirs, bays.
The depth of immersion of the wobbler depends on its buoyancy. An important role is also played by the weight, shape, color and color of the bait.
There are no wobblers designed specifically for catching perch, but baits for catching chub, pike and trout do an excellent job of this task.
The advantages of using
1) Due to the variety of colors and the ability to move at different depths, it can be used for any fishing conditions, both near the surface and deeper;
2) It resembles a small fish and makes an attractive sound for perch when moving;
3) Serves as a reusable bait;
4) Helps to avoid descents during hooking;
5) Gives an advantage when fishing, taking into account the current, with the lowering of the wobbler along the streams at significant distances with the possibility of detecting fish spawning places;
6) Does not require special storage conditions, unlike bloodworms or maggots.
Wobbler classification
All wobblers are classified according to several criteria:
By color:
- blue tint for fishing at depth;
- golden for fishing in rainy and cloudy weather;
- light colors applied in shallow water, in clear water in late autumn;
- acid colorings for use in summer and in muddy waters;
- subtle colors (olive, dark green, silver) for winter fishing;
According to the form:
- narrow for fishing at different depths at any time of the year;
- flat and elongated for use at depth from mid-autumn;
- cylindrical and drop-shaped for spinning fishing in shallow water;
- drop-shaped for use in places with flow and natural noise;
According to the degree of buoyancy can be:
- neutral for fishing in thickets;
- low-floating and floating for use in still water;
- sinking (slow, fast) for use in strong currents;
By the nature of the recesses and size:
- surface SSRs 2-4 cm in size;
- location in the lower layers of the DR with a nozzle from 10 cm;
- medium depth MDR nozzle size 8-10 cm;
- placement in the upper layers of the SR with bait less than 7 cm.
Popular Models
The following catch baits have proven themselves well:
- Minnow – common medium-sized bladed wobblers, as similar as possible to real prey;
- Crankbaits – baits suitable for perch fishing from the SR series with a meter deepening and DR with immersion to a depth of more than 1 meter;
- Rattlins – do not have a blade and are used as a jerky search bait that produces a noise effect to attract fish;
- Walkers and poppers – emitting a characteristic champing sound during wiring, which attracts predators, thanks to a small depression in the front of the body;
- Composite Models – are distinguished by a highly active realistic game during wiring due to the design of several segments. They belong to a universal bait for perch fishing on rivers and lakes at different depths.
Top 10 wobblers for perch
So, what models of wobblers, according to fishermen, are the best?
10. Opens the rating of a budget option with Aliexpress Prunant YN79-H with the correct game on twitching and a depth of up to 2,2 m.
9. It is followed by the OUTKIT L-018 ice fishing lure from a Chinese manufacturer.
8. Continues the list of Strike Pro Midge from impact-resistant plastic with an elongated body shape, equipped with a sound chamber.
7. The next place is Pontoon 21 Chaos with sound effects and bait roll from side to side.
6. Next comes the Jackall Tiny Fry 38, a versatile fry-like bait that allows you to make long casts.
5. The Kosadaka Cord-R 70F occupies the middle of the rating with a two-piece looped body and a bright silicone tail.
4. The fourth line is given to YO-ZURI L-Minnow 44 made of high-strength plastic with built-in weight for long casts.
3. The top three starts with the undemanding Strike Pro Jumper 90 SP with metal balls for casting distance.
2. The second place as one of the most used wobblers by anglers was taken by Salmo Hornet-H4F for use on any water bodies.
1. Rounding out the rating is a high-quality light weight lure with a moving tail from the Finnish brand Rapala X-Rap for jerky and calm perch fishing and accurate casting over long distances.
Technique and tactics of catching perch on wobblers
A novice fisherman should start with the technique of catching perch using cranks or shads, which consists in selecting the optimal type of wobbler for fishing conditions and feeding it into the field of view of a predator. In this case, the amplitude and frequency of movement, the speed of wiring, the size and color of the bait are important.
Experienced anglers can use the twitching technique with jerky animation.
For perch fishing at depth, small wobblers and the traditional method with spaced rigging and silicone bait are suitable.
When fishing from the shore, the use of floating models is recommended, and when trolling and fishing from a boat – with the possibility of diving.
Conclusion
The use of wobblers for perch fishing is very common among Russian anglers. The main thing is to choose the right size, shape and color of the nozzle in combination with competent fishing technique. And a good catch is guaranteed.