Wobbler fishing technique for beginners – from the shore

The term “wobbler” refers to a special volumetric bait. By themselves, they are of no interest to fish. However, the actions of the fisherman make such artificial baits move, attracting the attention of predatory inhabitants of the reservoirs. However, before how to catch a wobbler, it is worth getting acquainted with its varieties and features of fishing in different conditions.

What kind of fish can you catch

The correct approach to using a wobbler allows you to catch almost any predatory freshwater fish that lives in Russia. Beginner anglers can catch walleye, catfish, perch or pike. The prey of experienced anglers can be ide, trout, asp, rudd and chub. And, having become acquainted with the features of fishing even better, you can count on carp and bream.

Features of catching

Fishing with wobblers is noticeably different from fishing with a lure, live bait or a jig. By using suitable wiring, the fisherman achieves a resemblance to the behavior of a small fish. But for this you will also have to choose the method of fishing, the type and size of the bait itself.

How to properly cast

You can increase the efficiency of fishing by ensuring the exact delivery of the bait to the intended location of the prey.

To do this, perform the following actions:

1. The fishing line on an inertialess reel is wound up so that the distance from the tip of the rod to the leash does not exceed 20–30 cm.
2. Move the bracket.
3. Press the fishing line on the bend of the index finger.
4. Pull back the rod.
5. The bait is sent to the place of the alleged scrap with the help of a sharp brush stroke.

If the model is diving, it is worth waiting until it sinks. After the bait falls to the desired depth, the line is reeled with a reel using the selected wiring. This provides a game that mimics the behavior of small fish.

Fishing from the shore and boat

Those who are interested in how to catch a wobbler from the shore should know that for this it is worth using floating or neutral lures. Their choice allows avoiding hooks for bottom and surface obstacles. But for long casts, you should choose a rod with a maximum length.

If you are going to fish from a boat, use surface or sinking models. The rod is chosen short, up to 2 m long, more suitable for limited space. For fishing, it is not necessary to perform long casts – a distance of 10-15 m is enough.

Twitching

Twitching is a fishing technique in which jerks are performed with a rod at a certain frequency. This provides an active animation that can attract the attention of even a passive fish. For twitching, all models with a “blade” in the front are suitable.

If fishing is carried out in shallow water, stock up on thick fishing line that can withstand the movements of large fish. For fishing at great depths, the thickness may be small – but this recommendation is suitable only if there are no snags and there is a flat bottom.

Trolling

Trolling is a method of fishing from a moving boat or boat. And one of the most important characteristics of trolling wobblers is the level of their game. The behavior model depends on their shape, size and the presence of a noise chamber. Before you start fishing, you should think about how to deepen the wobblers when trolling. Most deep models with large blades dive to a depth of 8-10 m automatically. But already for 12 meters or more, deepeners may be needed.

Pumping

Pumping is called jerky wiring of sinking lures. The technique is reduced to sweeping movements directed from below upwards in a vertical plane. By moving the rod, the fisherman makes the bait change direction and change the horizon. Different types of wobblers are suitable for this technique, but one of the best varieties is a sinking crank.

Ripping

Ripping is considered one of the varieties of twitching. The bait chosen for fishing is given a vertical orientation by means of the movement of the rod. For animation, the same models that are used for twitching fishing are suitable. The main advantage of the technique is the possibility of catching fish in cramped points – windows in the vegetation, a small space between snags.

Basic postings

The main stage of fishing with spinning, which begins immediately after casting, is wiring. It allows you to make the most of the possibilities of the wobbler. And the popular types of postings themselves, with the exception of the already described trolling and twitching, are:

• uniform wiring, at which the fishing line is evenly wound on the reel.
• Uneven eyeliner, at which the spinning remains motionless, and only the speed changes, on which the game and deepening depend.
• Step wiring – consists of separate steps, when the bait is allowed to sink to the bottom, and then raised, but already one level higher.
• Jerking – jerky wiring, best suited for large and heavy wobblers. Thanks to spinning deviations and strong jerks, the bait scours from side to side and in depth, imitating an escaping fish.
• stop and go – wiring, which is a combination of uniform and uneven. Wobbler constantly changes the depth, increasing the likelihood of successful fishing.

How different types of fish are caught

The choice of a wobbler and wiring largely depends on the type of aquatic predator-fishing object:

• if you are going to catch a perch, you should choose fishing with small wobblers with shiny inserts and sound effects, the wiring is recommended to be stepped and uniform;
• the method of catching pike perch depends on the season – poppers and twitching are recommended in summer, for spring and autumn the predator is caught from the shore, using twitching and stepped wiring;
• in order to catch a catfish, you should choose trolling and a large bait, which may even have sound effects;
• asp is caught using stepped wiring or twitching, using small and medium-sized models;
• trout fishing involves the use of twitching and sinking lures with bright colors;
• the chub is caught with the help of miniature, up to 5 cm long, wobblers.

Separately, it is worth highlighting pikes, for which large and heavy models are used. For example, jerkbaits are large bladeless lures. You can use both poppers and various minnows for pike hunting. The best leads for pike fishing are jerking and twitching.

Fishing technique depending on the bait

When choosing a wobbler fishing technique, it is worth considering not only the type of fish, but also the type and shape of the bait:

• for oblong and narrow minnows, you can use jerk wiring, twitching and stop and go;
• flattened on the sides “shed” is suitable for using uniform wiring, regular or with pauses;
• for “rattlins”, which are distinguished by a loop shifted to the back, uniform wiring is used at different speeds;
• “poppers”, in the bow of which there is a notch, are well suited for jerk wiring;
• “jerks”, bladeless models of medium and large size, are carried out in jerks;
• surface “crawlers” are carried out evenly and are used for fishing in dense grass and algae thickets.

Pot-bellied and thick wobblers of the “crank” and “fat” class are suitable for easy twitching and uniform wiring. With the help of krenkov it is good to catch in the presence of a fast current. However, for a fast river flow, you should choose only high-quality cranks, because low-quality products can go into a tailspin and ruin the fishing.

Features of fishing in different places

In addition to the type of fish and the type of bait, fishing with a wobbler depends on the area. More precisely, on the size and characteristics of the reservoir. Fishing at the mouth of a not too large river, on a dam or lake, where the depth does not exceed 2 m, requires the use of poppers and running models with a immersion of no more than 0,3 m.

For small and medium reservoirs, as well as for the bay of a large river, with a depth of up to 3–4 m in the middle and up to 2 m on grassy edges, medium-sized wobblers with a stable game are suitable. The bait is chosen so that it goes in the bottom layer, at a level of 50 cm from the bottom.

On a large body of water, most of the fishing is occupied by the search for fish. Most of the predators spend most of their time at a depth of 3–7 m. Therefore, for catching fish, they use deep wobblers with large blades or sinking bladeless baits.

I go fishing on a large body of water, many anglers choose the Volga – for a good bite, large catches and a large selection of fish. But in order to fish on this river, you will have to take into account several features:

• for catching asp on the Volga, it is worth using trolling and floating wobblers with a blue or orange stripe, although sometimes rattlins can also be used;
• you should go for pike with a floating wobbler, the immersion depth of which is about 3 meters, and the length is up to 13 cm;
• for catfish, almost any floating model equipped with tees and a rattle, designed for a depth of up to 13 m, is well suited.

Pike perch on the Volga are caught using trolling and lures of various colors, which depend on the time of year. In spring, it should be natural, imitating carp fish, in summer – with a greenish tint. Universal coloring, which is suitable not only for zander on the Volga, but also for pike fishing – white body and red head.

How to catch a sinking wobbler

Sinking lures are a great option for fishing at a depth of at least 5 m for heavy models, and up to 4 m when using light wobblers. For fishing from the shore, uniform wiring and casting directly into the working area are used. If pike is caught, you can use the Stop and Go technique. For perch fishing, it is allowed to use a long rod, a twitching method and a slow line feed.

From a boat to a sinking wobbler, pike is perfectly caught. The maximum efficiency of fishing will allow wiring against the current. In the presence of a strong flow of water, a sinker is fixed before baiting. And to get the right move, you should experiment with the weight of the load.

Catching on a sailing wobbler

The use of sailing baits involves their delivery to a specific point. First, a side cast is performed, then the fishing line begins to be wound on the reel – so that its movements are as similar as possible to a wounded live fish. This will lead to the fact that the predator who has noticed the “trick” will immediately attack it, and the efficiency of fishing will increase.

Wobbler fishing in different seasons

Features of catching fish on a wobbler also depend on the time of year. At the beginning of summer, the water is quite muddy, and floating baits such as walkers and poppers will be the best option. By the end of summer, when the water becomes clearer, it is allowed to use suspenders ranging in size from 12 to 15 cm.

For winter fishing, large lures are used – there is no space left for large ones. The best wiring option would be uniform. A floating bait should have its own beautiful game when surfacing, while a sinking bait should have its own beautiful game when immersed vertically.

For fishing in the spring on the river with a wobbler, elongated models are suitable – such as minnow. The size of the bait is about 7-8 cm, the shade is not too bright – for example, silver. For spring fishing, you should choose long-range casting and bright colors that allow you to see the wobbler even in troubled waters.

In autumn, it is worth using models that are suitable for catching the space next to the grass that has sunk to the bottom. For September, medium-sized lures with a slight depth are well suited, for October – larger options that go much deeper. But the biggest wobblers are used at the end of autumn.

Some tips from seasoned anglers

To make fishing with a wobbler more effective, you should use the advice from experienced anglers:

• try to cast without a noticeable splash;
• when using light wobblers, before splashing them, change the position of the rod from horizontal to vertical – this will allow the fishing line not to get tangled;
• quickly raise fallen decoys from the bottom with a push of the rod;
• carry out wiring at different distances from the bottom, but not along its surface;
• change the speed of conducting wiring and the methods themselves, depending on the behavior of predators.

Summing-up

When choosing a wobbler, it is worth considering various factors. Including, the type of fish that is the object of fishing, the type of reservoir and even the time of year. It even matters whether the fisherman is on the boat or on the shore. It is also advisable to choose well-known models that have proven themselves for several years without saving on the purchase of gear.