Spinnerbait for pike

Among the variety of spinnerbait lures for pike, many spinners especially distinguish. An unusual fishing accessory came to us from the American continent and firmly established itself in tackle boxes. The branded version is not cheap, which is why our craftsmen quite successfully make it on their own.

What is a spinnerbait

Spinbait is called an artificial bait for catching a predator; not only a toothy inhabitant of reservoirs, but also a perch, and sometimes an asp, reacts perfectly to it. Distinguishing spinnerbait from other baits is as easy as shelling pears, it has the following features:

• the spinnerbait bait has several components, which helps to better attract the attention of a predator from the reservoir;
• a pair or more petals in the upper part seem to the fish as a flock of fry, which is why the pike rushes after them;
• a silicone skirt will help not only attract larger individuals from the bottom, but also prevent snags and grass from snags;
• the yoke of the bait, curved in the form of the letter G, brings both the petals and the skirt into one vertical plane, which makes it possible to catch on shallows and in water lilies.

Our anglers love the spinnerbait because of its shape, with this bait you can easily fish ponds and lakes with a lot of vegetation, as well as very burrowed places.

Who and when is caught on a spinnerbait

It is better to use a spinbait more in the summer, when it is difficult to interest and lure a predator out of the bushes with other baits. This bait has proven itself well in the spring, but in the fall it is better not to catch it.

Artificial bait will work best in still water, but it is also regularly used in backwaters on the river.

The wiring of the spinnerbait irritates many predatory inhabitants of the reservoir, it will be attacked by:

• pike;
• perch;
• asp;
• zander;
• the catfish.

In most cases, the predator reacts instantly to the bait, so it is important not to miss the bite.

Varieties of spinnerbait

There are a lot of varieties of this bait, the spinnerbait may differ in:

• the number of petals;
• the weight of the head at the skirt;
• additional equipment with a vibrotail or twister;
• absence of petals.

In the forefront of popularity are baits with one or more petals, followed by bassbaits, the hallmark of which is the complete absence of a petal. Instead, the bait is equipped with a propeller, which creates vibration in the water column, which in turn attracts the predator.

In addition, a spinnerbait for pike is distinguished between factory and home-made. For the latter option, you need very few components and minimal skills in working with wire and metal. With this method, you can make more than one version of the bait, experiment with the colors of the skirts, the number and shape of the petals.

Manufacture by own hands

In most cases, a good quality factory bait costs decently, branded options often contain original heads and specific petals. In order not to overpay, anglers learned how to make a spinnerbait on their own, many succeeded the first time, while others had to adapt a little for more successful manufacturing.

To make your own spinnerbait for pike, you must first of all have everything you need, prepare tools and be patient.

Necessary materials

In order for the manufacturing process to go perfectly, you need to know what components will be needed. Experienced anglers are advised to stock up on the following materials:

Auxiliary tools will be pliers, round nose pliers, pliers, a form for casting goods.

Production process

To build a spinnerbait weighing approximately 5 g, you need to follow these steps:

• bite off a piece of the desired size from stainless wire and begin to form the base;
• the upper shoulder of the workpiece should be no more than 3 cm, the length of the lower one is 3,2 cm;
• measure the length from the sinker to the tip of the hook, the optimal size will be 2 cm;
• then they attach the hook to the long knee of the rocker, for this the wire is simply threaded through the eye and wrapped a couple of times;
• the next step is to fill the resulting node with lead;
• a bend is made in the upper part, which will give the future spinnerbait the shape of the letter G;
• the formation of the loop will be one of the most important steps, it will become a stopper for the following components;
• then the petals are attached, they can be placed one or more, a ring-shaped loop will help to fix the petal, but it should not fit snugly against the constituent element;
• making a skirt is left for a snack, it will be easiest to make it, just tie silicone elements, lurex, silk threads into a bunch and attach it so as to close the hook.

Then it remains only to get out onto the pond and try homemade.

Useful tips for making

In order for the spinnerbait to work perfectly and not fail when casting and wiring, you need to know and apply some of the subtleties of bait production. Experienced master anglers recommend:

• if more than one petal is used in the manufacture, install one or a pair of beads between them, and it is better to use large-sized colored beads;
• before installation, the petals must be well sanded and sanded, they can be painted in an acid color or leave a natural metallic one;
• it is better to combine petals on one bait, use gold with bronze, bronze with silver, silver with gold;
• you can also install double-sided petals;
• for the manufacture of a skirt, you can use various material options, silicone cambric, rubber bands for money, shabby silicone lures are ideal;
• in the arsenal there should be baits of different sizes and with different loads, you can use heavier head options;
• instead of a skirt on a hook, you can put on a silicone fish of a suitable size or foam rubber.

The manufacturing process is creativity, taking the basis, you can make your own special version of the spinnerbait and successfully catch them in the most inaccessible places of reservoirs. In addition to the usual jig hook, you can use a non-hook, and some put doubles and tees.

Spinnerbait fishing technique

Catching pike on a spinnerbait occurs with the help of a spinning rod, usually a length of 2-2,3 m is enough. Test indicators are chosen based on the weight of the bait, but it is still better to use a cord as a basis.

Fishing with bait is carried out mainly along the shallows, among snags and aquatic vegetation; it will also be possible to carry out a spinnerbait between a water lily without problems. Immediately after casting, it is necessary to wait a couple of seconds for the bait to sink to the bottom, then the bait is led in the chosen direction with uniform wiring. Usually the attack of the predator is instantaneous, so you should expect an attack after a few turns of the reel handle. The undercut is performed quickly and sharply in order to pierce the predator’s lip with a hook. This is followed by fighting and measuring the trophy.

Catching pike on a spinnerbait is a very interesting activity; in the summer heat, the predator hides in hard-to-reach places. This bait allows you to lure him out of an ambush and catch him in the simplest of ways.