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Spinning fishing attracts lovers of outdoor activities. This type of fishing is good because the angler constantly interacts with the tackle, is distracted from the daily routine, and participates in the process. The same applies to the winter search for a predator from the ice. One of the most coveted trophies is pike perch. Traditionally, “fanged” is caught at great depths, using mandulas, wobblers, silicone and, of course, rattlins.
Rattlins and their design features
Rattlin is a bladeless wobbler that is used both in summer and in winter. Due to the absence of a blade, the bait is only sinking, it does not choose the horizon of work, but deepens with the help of its own weight.
Rattlins have a recognizable shape, as a rule, it is a triangular body with a rounded design, anatomical gill covers, a head or fins, and detailed eyes. They equip the bait with two sharp tees, placing one on the abdomen, the second in the tail. An eyelet with a winding ring is located on the back, so the bait is placed horizontally in the water and quickly deepens to the desired horizon.
Advantages of rattlins over other artificial baits:
- Stable game. The shape of the lure allows it to be used in a variety of fishing conditions: in still water, in strong currents, deep or shallow waters.
- Possibility to catch in casting and vertically. Due to the peculiarities of the location of the mount and the design of the product, they can be caught both with the help of spinning and in a plumb line from the ice. Many anglers use the same models at different times of the year.
- High detail. Manufacturers of fishing goods give their products the maximum similarity with underwater inhabitants: draw eyes, write out fins and gill covers, scales. Some models have an imitation tail.
- Active animation. Rattlins are famous for their amplitude fluctuations, which attract deep predators. They work great on a strong jet, transmit the slightest movement with the blank of the rod.
A wide range of bait choices is not limited to size. The weight distribution of bladeless wobblers allows you to choose the necessary model for specific fishing conditions: depth, current, predator size, etc. Many variations of color schemes make it possible to use the traditional approach to choosing bait: on a clear day, rely on dark lures, on cloudy ones, on bright models.
Many products have an additional noise effect. In different parts of the structure, there may be several capsules with balls that oscillate from the movements of an artificial nozzle. There are also models with a high flight range. A capsule with a magnet is embedded inside their body. When casting, the magnet breaks away from the metal and rushes to the front of the fish, when it falls and the first movements, it returns back. Thus, the nozzle receives additional weight, shifted to the head, due to which the flight range is increased by 20-30%.
The use of rattlin in summer and winter fishing
Fishing with rattlin using spinning requires the presence of a boat, although this type of bait is often used from the shore. As a rule, rattlins are large plastic nozzles used in the search for trophy fish.
Where to look for zander with rattlin:
- in pits and deep water;
- truf tal-kanali;
- shell dumps;
- rocky areas of reservoirs;
- under the steep banks of rivers with a reverse flow.
Pike perch often stands in the course, clinging to the bottom. The predator chooses the parking zone according to several criteria:
- the presence of snags and other shelters;
- depth and clear water;
- saturazzjoni tal-ossiġnu;
- bażi tal-għalf;
- adjacent groundings.
Quite often, the fanged robber separates places for rest and feeding areas. Thus, pike perch can be searched for in the morning, evening and night hours in shallow waters.
For fishing, a powerful rod with a test range of 10-45 g is selected. A similar blank should be enough to explore areas with a depth of up to 12-15 m. In deeper areas, a large bait will be required, which such a rod cannot handle. The “stick” is equipped with an inertialess reel with a spool size of 2500-3000 units or a powerful multiplier. Wiring is often done using a coil, so it has special requirements.
Pike perch prefers to stay in pits, so you can get it out of there only with the help of powerful tackle. When biting, the main thing is to have time to raise the fish from the hook zone, otherwise you can lose not only the trophy, but also the bait.
The rattlin wiring looks like this:
- The bait is cast and deepened to the bottom. The fanged inhabitant of the depths in the daytime rarely rises above the bottom layer. At night, he goes to shallow water or hunts near the surface.
- When the bait touches the bottom, you can start wiring. In the presence of a thermocline, which often forms in the spring, more intense animation should be done in the thickness.
- During the movement, you should give the bait a “rest”. A passive predator attacks immobile prey more often.
- When approaching the boat, do not rush. Pike perch can stand anywhere, including under a watercraft. Ruttlins work great when played vertically.
In autumn, when the fish are active, uniform wiring is recommended. When casting, the bait is lowered into the desired horizon and slow reeling begins. The artificial bait has its own game, so the fish responds to it even without the intervention of the rod blank.
A thermocline is a layer of a water column in which the temperature differs significantly from the lower or upper horizons. It occurs in case of poor mixing of different layers of water. You can track the thermocline with an echo sounder.
Twitching twitches, the classic jig “step” and light swaying of the blank during winding also work well.
In winter, rattlin is used as a sheer bait. Wiring for ice fishing is no different from fishing on a lure or a balancer. Catching pike perch on rattlins in winter is periodic. The fish bite perfectly in the first ice at the end of February. In the wilderness, you have to make more efforts to find and seduce the “fanged one”.
The main elements of winter animation include:
- single tossing in the thickness;
- pauses from 1 to 5 seconds;
- jiggling the bait;
- blows on the bottom with rises of turbidity;
- slow ups and downs.
Active and passive fish react to the bait in different ways: a sharp animation can frighten or alert a predator, therefore, in the absence of bites, but a clear presence of pike perch in the fishing area, which can be tracked by an echo sounder, you should change the pace, increase the duration of stops, try different colors and bait size.
For rattlin fishing, winter rods with a cork handle and a thin blank made of carbon fiber or fiberglass are used. The whip must be stiff, because the zander has a hard mouth, which is not so easy to break through. Most of the bites are felt in the hand, but the fish is not always detected, because a sluggish predator can knock out a rattlin with its nose without opening its mouth.
How to choose a catchy bait
Initially, rattlins were developed by Rapala for winter plumb fishing, but curiosity and constant experimentation made it clear that the lure perfectly catches in the summer with the help of a spinning rod. The only drawback of the artificial bait was tenacity. The bait collects all the obstacles in its path, so rattlins are often used in clean areas of water bodies.
Bladeless krenk – the original name of the fishing product. His game combines the vibrations of the body and the vibration that interests the fanged rogue. Although pike perch is considered the specificity of the nozzle, large pike, perch, catfish and asp often come across on the hook. Sometimes the item attacks a trophy-sized chub.
For winter and summer, you can use the same model, if fishing conditions allow.
When choosing a bait, it is important to consider:
- structure size;
- piż totali;
- color and presence of an attack spot;
- noise and magnetic capsules;
- the quality of the tees;
- smooth gluing;
- valur u marka.
For catching a fanged robber, lures from 5 to 10 cm are recommended. If there are several pieces of different weights in the box, you can choose the right product for the depth of fishing and the strength of the current. One of the most working sizes for catching pike perch in winter is 7 cm. Rattlins for pike perch in summer do not have the optimal size, the bait must be selected according to the bite.
Small models are used in the wilderness. When the fish is passive, it can only be seduced by a miniature product that mimics the movements of the wounded prey.
The same size of products does not mean the same weight. A light model is much more difficult to drive to depth, which must be remembered when searching for zander.
Winter rattlins for pike perch often lack a rattle, since the fish are more careful in cold water. In summer, noise capsules give a good effect, especially when fishing at great depths, where visibility is minimal.
The color of the bait is selected based on the conditions of fishing:
- depths;
- illuminazzjoni;
- staġuni tas-sena;
- predator preferences.
At great depths, where practically nothing is visible, pike-perch is guided by the lateral line. This organ allows you to capture the movements of prey, to which the “fanged” reacts. At depths from 8 m, it is better to use light natural colors. At depths of 5-6 m, acid tones are suitable. Shallow waters have the highest illumination, and if pike perch is found there, then dark baits should be used.
Provocative models are used in summer and early spring, when the transparency of the water leaves much to be desired. Dark tones are typical for ice fishing, spinning in autumn.
Magnetic capsules are not inserted into winter models, since the products do not need long-distance casting. When buying, you should pay attention to the uniformity of gluing the two halves. A quality model does not have a seam or it is barely noticeable. Chinese fakes and replicas of branded products are often made with a number of defects. They can also be distinguished by weak matte-colored tees. A catchy rattlin of a famous brand can serve for years. As a rule, budget products lose paint, fade or peel off.
Classification of baits for winter and summer
Despite the fact that the same artificial bait is suitable for different fishing seasons, some models work better in a plumb line, while others are aimed at casting.
Rattlin is a flat, bladeless wobbler that can be divided according to the following criteria:
- daqs;
- piż;
- kulur;
- pogromushka;
- magnet.
The shape of the lure and the location of the eye for the carabiner give the rattlin a special type of high vibration game.
Small models are used in shallow waters for catching perch and zander at night. Also, small baits will not be superfluous in winter, when the “fanged” is passive and does not take large prey. The same size of baits can be produced in different weights. In the body of the product there are lead balls or tubes that are responsible for the weight of the structure. The presence of a magnetic system also adds mass, which winter rattlins simply cannot have.
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There are several rattles in the body, they sound in different tones, adding sound to the wiring of the bait. Acid colors are popular in summer and early spring, natural dark and light shades are popular in autumn and winter.
Some manufacturers add an attack spot to the color of their products, located in close proximity to the hook. A bright target concentrates the attention of a pike perch on itself, and it hits right on target. This technique helps to increase the implementation of bites, this is important, especially when the fish is lethargic.
Regardless of the season and the size of the bait, a leash must be present in the equipment. In places where the probability of meeting with a pike is high, metal leashes made of titanium, tungsten and strands are used. Where there are few pike, and pike perch remains the main predator, thick fluorocarbon is used.
The best rattlins for ice fishing in the winter
This rating includes models without a rattle and a magnetic system, working in a plumb line. Rattlins are universal baits that can be deepened to any horizon of the water column, since they do not have a blade.
Smith Bay Blue
Sinking silent rattlin with an elongated body, curved towards the tail. The bait has an anatomical shape of the head of a small fish with detailed eyes and gill covers. The model perfectly plays on a slight movement, resembling the movements of a real fish. The manufacturer presents several models in different sizes: 14-28 g.
The loop is closer to the front of the lure. The artificial fish settles down in water horizontally, has ideal balance. The line is represented by a variety of products in different colors with a holographic effect. Equipment: two high-quality tees.
Usami Vertigo
One of the best sheer bladeless wobblers. The design is made in such a way that it is always in a horizontal position in the water. Rattlin has believable eyes, the shape of the body and head, has a dorsal fin, detailed drawing: scales, gills, lateral line.
It plays great on slow postings and jerky animation. Sharp hooks have a high degree of strength and will not let go of a pecked trophy. The coloring uses several primary colors.
Akara Vib-Master
One of the best artificial lures for ice fishing. The shape of the fish is complemented by a small plastic tail that moves when the product is tossed. Rattlin has large tees that can break through the strong mouth of zander.
The model has a skillful game, it is used for catching inactive fish in the middle of winter. Available in sizes 70 and 85 mm in different colors.
Rapala Rattlin
The same pioneer who appeared at the beginning and set the tone for the fishing industry. The classic Rapala artificial bait has a body with a triangular head, an upper fin and a narrowing towards the tail. The product is equipped with two sharp tees.
Colors mimic live fish. Lures have gills, scales, fins and eyes painted on their bodies. The lure is designed for ice fishing and works great on slow animations.
Pontoon21 Bet-A Vib
This model range has a greater specific weight than similar models of the company. The bright game of the bait is the result of a combination of an interesting shape with the anatomical structure of a real fish and a long fin made of dense plastic, which is located on the back.
Rattlin has a complete resemblance to a small fish – the main food supply for winter pike perch. Huge eyes add naturalness to the plastic product. Equipment in the form of two tees perfectly copes with large prey.
ECOPRO VIB Sharkey
A mobile lure used for sheer ice fishing for active zander. The elongated body, covered with a high-quality layer of paint, provides a good bite on the worst day.
The anatomical shape of the head with natural eyes gives naturalness to the plastic product. On the back, closer to the front, there is a hook, below there are hooks.
Lucky John Soft Vib
The popular Soft Vib model is often found in the arsenal of walleye hunters. The plastic fish has an anatomical body shape with a detailed head, dorsal fin, applied scales and a lateral line.
The bait has an active game that lures the predator out of hiding. The model range is represented by products of different sizes and colors.
Mottomo Blade VIB 90S Silver Fish
The manufacturer characterizes the bait as a universal bladeless wobbler for all occasions. The model with an elongated body repeats the shape of a small fish, has the outlines of the head, eyes, dorsal fin and anatomically correct body.
The product works great both in the first ice and in the dead of winter. Many anglers use it as a search bait, which is the first to go into battle.
Lures for summer fishing with spinning
Casting models have additional features. Some products work with a noise and magnetic capsule, others have propellers in their design that emit additional vibration. Fishing for rattlins in the summer on pike perch brings excellent results if there are a number of baits of different weights and colors in the box.
Madness Shiriten Bass Vibe
The casting rattlin has a high-frequency play that vibrates in the horizon where the line passes. The bait has a curved body and several fins responsible for the stability of the product.
Natural eyes and the shape of the head attract pike perch with naturalness. All models are painted with a durable coating that does not wear off over time.
Bassday ORC Range Vib
The model has a long-range flight, so it is used for coastal fishing in large water areas. The colorful coating has a holographic effect that attracts a passive predator. The design of the bait completely repeats the anatomy of a small fish: head, gills, eyes, scales and lateral line, upper fin.
Rattlin sinks quickly and is used to fish shallow areas. This type of bait is used for night fishing with spinning.
DAIWA Morethan Minient 57S
This model has a large angle of inclination, when wiring it goes with its nose to the bottom. A miniature artificial nozzle is used at depths up to 6 m. Anatomically correct body repeats the shape of a small fish: natural eyes, gill covers, fins.
The coloring also imitates a small fish: scales and a lateral line are applied. The range contains bright and natural colors.
80 Plunger Marks
An excellent bladeless wobbler with a bright game on a vertical lure. The bait has a long body with an extension in the middle part, compressed on both sides. Equipment in the form of two sharp tees will easily break through the mouth of a predator.
Rattlin is recommended for use at depths up to 10 m in light and bright colors. Imitation fish has natural eyes and gills, scales.
Mottomo Saltar 70S Ghost Silver
An excellent lure for spinning large zander. The model has a high body, reminiscent of the structure of crucian, silver bream or bream. Natural eyes, gill covers and scales recreate the image of the habitual prey of the fanged dweller of the deep.
At the top of the structure is a fin with three holes. Depending on the location of the carbine, the slope and play of the bladeless wobbler changes. This feature allows you to use the bait in three different variations.
TsuYoki NAKAMA
An inexpensive bait that completely repeats the anatomical features of a small fish. From head to tail, in combination with holographic coloring, the product gives the impression of a living object.
A small fin in the dorsal part regulates the game, making it smoother and softer. A plastic wobbler without a blade entered the top of the best baits due to its ability to provoke even the most lethargic predator to attack.
Eclipse Mini Slight 75
One of the smallest representatives of the rattlin line, made in the most popular size 75 mm with a weight of 15 g. The product repeats the shape of a fish, has two triple hooks and hits a carabiner on the back.
The bait has a bright game that seduces active fish to bite. Perfect for fishing in the summer-autumn period from a boat.
Rapala Slab Rap
A pronounced vibrating game is the hallmark of the famous bladeless wobbler from the Rapala company. The bait perfectly catches any large predator living in a reservoir. Along with pike perch, trophy perch and pike come across, catfish sits on the hook.
The line has a number of provocative colors, as well as a large selection of natural women imitations.