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A rare case when a spinner has an axleless spinner in a box with spinners, this is another name for a tail spinner. This lure comes from the 80s, in those days our anglers were not so spoiled with the assortment that is now found in the windows of fishing shops. But the meager assortment of baits did not help the new bait take root, as was the case with rotating and oscillating lures. This is due to the lack of the opportunity to purchase a good rod that can cast a light bait over a long distance. There were attempts to make a tail spinner on their own, or to remake a store spinner, making the front part heavier, but such tackle could hardly be called catchy.
But progress does not stand still, time has passed, rods of decent quality have appeared, fishermen remembered the forgotten bait, and manufacturers woke up with them, who resumed the production of axleless turntables in a wide range. New bait models can easily be called universal, they have proven themselves very well when catching perch, pike, pike perch, big chub. Catching perch on tail-spinners after the modification of the bait has become much more effective, Serbian fishermen called it the perch killer.
We catch a trophy perch on the right tail spinner
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The main difference between a tail spinner and a spinner is the attachment point of the rotating petal, namely in the tail part of the lure. Even the name itself already bears signs of a bait, because it is (tail) that is translated from English as a tail. The axis on which the petal is attached is very short, often absent altogether; in this case, the petal is attached using a swivel. In most cases, models resemble ratlins, only with a rotating petal.
The best tail spinner for perch, which has proven itself on lakes with a sandy bottom and great depths, turned out to be equipped with an eared weight for jig fishing and a tee with a petal. Such placement of the lobe during even hauling and perch’s constant attempts to attack the bait does not allow breaking the rhythm of the lobe’s rotation.
In order to understand how to catch such a bait, what kind of wiring to use, it is necessary to conduct it at a shallow depth and make sure that the lobe starts easily, this is the main criterion for the catchability of the bait.
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When fishing for perch at shallow depths, with the help of a micro-tail spinner, you can stir up an inactive predator. For this kind of fishing, it is not necessary to visit a fishing store, you can make it yourself, for this you will need:
- Single hook;
- Tube from a used pen stem (for shaping the body of the bait);
- 2 g lead;
- A segment of a tin can for making a petal;
- Carousel;
- Copper wire for fixing the swivel in the body of the bait;
- Gas burner (for melting lead and plastic).
After assembly from related materials, the bait should look like this:
You can find detailed instructions for assembling a micro-tail spinner by watching the video:
When catching perch with this type of bait from a boat, the chance of catching trophy specimens is significantly increased. When choosing a fishing spot, sandy rifts should be preferred, as the presence of vegetation and snags will become impenetrable “jungles” for bait.
Fishing provides 5 types of wiring:
- Uniform;
- Stepped;
- Pelagic;
- Twitching;
- Drawing.
If everything is clear with uniform wiring, then stepped wiring is the same as in jig fishing, with the exception of the contact of the bait with the bottom. Pelagic hauling is most effective when fishing with a tail spinner, while drag hauling is used in rare cases, which is dictated by the state of the bottom of the reservoir and the design feature of the lure.
As a tackle, it is recommended to use a spinning rod made of high-modulus graphite, equipped with a spinning reel with a braided cord.
For those who, while reading the article, became interested and decided to try fishing with this type of bait, we have prepared a rating of the best offers on the fishing tackle market.
Top 3 Best Tail Spinners for Perch
D•A•M EFFZETT® Kick-S 14gr (color-red head)
We gave the first place in the rating to a very catchy model from D•A•M. The model has proven itself especially well when fishing for perch in the summer, but this does not mean that pike and zander pass by. Due to the realistic look and the same game resembling a live fish, a large predator is also not indifferent to this bait.
SPRO ASP Jiggin’ Spinner
Perch, like all predators, sometimes eats relatives, proof of this, a working spinner in the color of a perch, it was this color out of 12 possible that turned out to be the most catchy. In addition to coloring, this option can be purchased in five options with different weights, from 10 g – 28 g, which will allow you to use the tail spinner in waters with a moderate and fast flow.
Jackall Deracoup 1/2oz HL Spark Shad
The tail spinner Deracoup from the famous Japanese manufacturer of fishing tackle Jackall is designed for fishing in the bottom layers of water bodies. With a small, compact body that creates minimal air resistance, the lure can fly far and accurately, even when it’s casting upwind.
Friction of the petal, thanks to the use of a high-quality swivel, is minimal, so the rotation does not stop even during free fall in the water column, as well as during a pause. Vibrations and reflections created by the petal actively lure fish, allowing them to detect the spinner at a great distance at depth in muddy water. It has proven itself well in areas of reservoirs with pits, dumps when using jig wiring.