Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | MEPPS Cyclops PHOSPHO | The optimum ratio of price and quality |
2 | Sprut Yanagi Spoon | Universal series of spinners |
3 | forest marshal | Excellent catchability |
4 | DAIWA Laser Chinook S 10 Kurokin | Unique holographic coating |
1 | Lucky John Bonnie Blade | The most working spinners |
2 | BLUE FOX Vibrax | The lowest price |
3 | MEPPS Aglia LongCast OR | The presence of an acoustic effect |
4 | Pontoon 21 Ball Concept | The best complete set of spinners |
1 | Rapala Weedless Shad | The best quality of the line of lures |
2 | Strike Pro Killer Pike 75S | The most powerful acoustic effect |
3 | Kuusamo Rasanen 70/10 | A classic unhook from a popular brand |
4 | Halco TWISTY | The best choice at an attractive price |
1 | Lucky John S-1 | Good lure ability |
2 | Yoshi Onyx Yalu Vib | Best color |
3 | Rapala Bergman | High degree of reliability |
1 | Kosadaka Wave Striker | original design |
2 | STRIKE PRO Cyber Vibe | The best indicators of catchability. High degree of reliability |
3 | Spinner RB Grace | The best choice |
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Despite the fact that the shelves of fishing stores have long and thoroughly been crammed with all sorts of baits, many fishermen still prefer timeless classics to them in the form of lures proven over the years.Unlike the vast majority of wobblers and tails, these baits are able to work all year round: from the spring fishing season to severe ice fishing in winter conditions.
Fishing lures are divided into five types:
- rotating (turntables);
- oscillating (oscillators);
- anti-hook (non-hook);
- vertical;
- cicadas.
Each of the listed types has a unique design, certain limits of applicability, and also has a different game when making postings.
The look of a professional angler who has thoroughly studied the habits of fish in reservoirs is able to instantly determine the most “catchy” bait, but this method may not be possible for beginners. After carefully studying the market and the preferences of experienced users, as a recommendation to beginner anglers, we have selected 18 of the best lines of fishing lures in five main categories. All series presented in the rating have extremely positive feedback from the owners and have proven their worth more than once directly in working conditions.
The best spinners
The main element of the design of the oscillating spoon is a massive streamlined petal, the shape and size of which resembles the body of a small fish. Various shape variations provide this “body” with a special, interesting game in the form of high-frequency vibrations during wiring, thanks to which the spinner attracts the attention of predators. As additional attracting elements, the tackle can have a special scaly structure that creates intense light reflections in the water column. The greatest activity of predators when using these spinners is observed in the spring and early autumn seasons.
4 DAIWA Laser Chinook S 10 Kurokin
Country: Japan
Average price: 400 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Daiwa is one of the most popular brands in the fishing market. All products of this company are distinguished by high service life and quality. Spinners are no exception. This model has a standard shape and bend for spoons, which allow the gear to constantly move in the water in different directions. By making a quick reel, the spinner will constantly change the water layer, and also move to the sides, causing an attack of aggression in pike perch, asp, perch and even pike.
But the main advantage of this particular model is its unique coating. There is no specific color here, the lure shimmers with all shades, practically adapts to the environment. For example, in muddy water, light shades are activated, making the tackle visible. And in clear water, it is repainted in more natural colors found in nature. Also, the color changes depending on the angle of view, and with constant fluctuations, this is of interest to even the most cautious predators.
3 forest marshal
Country: USA
Average price: 250 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
A series of oscillating lures from the Forest company does not stand out from the crowd either with an original design or a unique design or shape - these are classic elongated petals, the main task of which is to lure as many fish as possible. And, it is worth recognizing, they cope with this with a solid top five, which is unequivocally confirmed by the anglers themselves.
Forest Marshal spinners have excellent flight characteristics, so long-range casts are just a matter of technique. Since the petal does not have any additional alluring elements, the main focus is on the attractiveness of its movement.The frequency and amplitude of the Marshall's oscillations are amazingly balanced with each other and visually the oscillations look bewitching. Trophies share the same opinion about the lure: the main prey of the spoon is pond trout, however, in the summer and autumn seasons, you can try to drag pike with perch, and it doesn’t matter on which particular reservoir.
2 Sprut Yanagi Spoon
Country: Taiwan
Average price: 190 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
An excellent set of spinners Yanagi Spoon, consisting of 10 colors, is offered to anglers by the Taiwanese company Sprut. The beauty of these lures lies in their amazing versatility - they are equally catchy in any season (with the exception of winter) and on any water. But the prefix “universal” does not exhaust itself on this.
The whole body texture and shape of the spinners has been designed specifically for different types of wires. The elongated body of the "pseudo-fish" provides a stable game, and when varying the speed, it changes in accordance with the behavior of a living prototype. At the same time, the scaly texture creates highlights of different intensity, the number and frequency of which also depend on the speed of the bait. This effect makes it possible to attract predators that are even at a decent distance, due to which stable catchability is ensured throughout the spring-autumn fishing season.
1 MEPPS Cyclops PHOSPHO
Country: France
Average price: 435 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
The products of this company, although not distinguished by a democratic price, are well known among fishermen. First of all, its catchability, which is achieved by a combination of many factors.First of all, this is the form of the spinner, which allows it to produce a wide variety of movements in the water column, attracting fast predators such as pike perch or asp.
The second factor is color. Here it is a combination of white with black splashes. This allows you to fish in any water, both muddy and clear, which is especially important in spring and late autumn. The bait shimmers in the water, but the main advantage is the presence of a phosphorus coating, which emits a faint glow in the water. The human eye may not see it, but it works flawlessly on fish. True, some may be scared away by the price, but it has long been known that all products of this brand are durable, and having bought one tackle, you will not have to change it for the next season. Such spinners are bought once and for a long time, which completely eliminates their relatively high cost.
The best spinners
Perhaps the most popular type of spinners, which differs from the rest both in terms of design and the method of fixing. The main active element in this bait is a light petal, which makes frequent rotational movements around the wire base. In addition to the petal, on this basis, as usual, a load and a hook are attached, very often performed with an edge to additionally stimulate predators to attack. The ideal fishing time for such gear is the summer and autumn seasons, when the activity of underwater inhabitants slows down somewhat.
4 Pontoon 21 Ball Concept
Country: Russia
Average price: 255 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
The Russian manufacturer of fishing goods Pontoon has been successfully competing with global brands for a long time, producing interesting lures at the best price on the local market. But the price is not the main advantage of the spinners of this company.Their catchability is also pleasing, which is achieved due to the successful arrangement of elements. Every little thing plays a role here.
The core of the spinner is made not from a solid blank, but from small balls connected by a hinge. Thanks to them, the spinner is able to produce not only rotations, but also vibrations from side to side, as well as create a unique acoustic effect. The tee of the tackle is covered with cambric, cut in such a way as to hide most of the hook, and the rest of the space is covered with a multi-colored tail made of nylon threads. All this allows you to deceive even cautious fish, and the ideal shape of the petal and rotation in the water force the predator to rush to prey even in spring, when there is already enough food, and the fish becomes more selective and cautious.
3 MEPPS Aglia LongCast OR
Country: France
Average price: 240 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
MEPPS spinners are traditionally in high demand among fishermen, as they have long established themselves in the market, and leave no doubt about their quality and durability. Before us is a standard spinner with a weighted core, which allows you to make long casts. The attachment of the petal is made in such a way that it does not interfere with casting and does not knock down aerodynamics, and it begins to perform rotating movements only after it enters the water.
Another feature of this model, and probably its main advantage, is the shape of the core. Once in the water, it begins to create acoustic waves around the bait, to which the predator reacts. Not a single, even the most cautious fish, such as pike perch or asp, can remain indifferent to such prey.At the same time, the fisherman can count on both catching a fast predator and hunting for a relatively slow pike. The weight of the spinner, as well as its aerodynamic qualities, allow you to make a variety of wiring, and always achieve the best result.
2 BLUE FOX Vibrax
Country: Finland/USA
Average price: 179 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
Blue Fox Vibrax spinners are traditional spinning blades with a heavy core, the main task of which is to attract predatory fish in standard fishing mode. They are widely used by domestic fishermen as bait for perch and small pike, although the breadth of the series offers consumers much more variation.
One of the most successful varieties of Vibrax is the limited Bullet subclass. These spinners got their name from the bullet-shaped weighted core, which allows wiring at much greater depths than classic models. Thanks to this structure, the "long" petal, in addition to the main rotational, performs low-frequency (and low-amplitude) oscillatory movements, providing an additional alluring effect on the predator. In this case, spinning fishing can bring a lot more impressions to the fisherman, because often outstanding trophy specimens fall on such baits.
1 Lucky John Bonnie Blade
Country: Latvia
Average price: 328 rub.
Rating (2022): 5.0
The first place in the rating is occupied by a bright series of spinners from the Lucky John trademark called Bonnie Blade. Many years of experience in creating lures has allowed manufacturers to select the most successful design solutions, merge them together and get an effective and, most importantly, catchy product.
All brass petals of this series have a bright color and are very light, which allows them to perform rotating movements under any conditions and speeds of wiring (if only it was not stepped). A perfectly balanced core (in the more powerful versions it is made in the form of a cylinder, and in the simpler versions in the form of stacked beads) ensures the stable position of the drop-shaped petal in the water, and also has an attractive effect itself. But that's not all: in order to remove the last doubts, the durable tee is equipped with a bright red edge, the stimulating effect of which brings a productive attack to the bait as a whole. Lucky John Bonnie Blade trophies can be perch, pike and walleye, as well as (in some cases) small asp and chub.
The best spinners
Non-hooking baubles are complete analogues of some types of gear (usually spinners and spoons), with an additional, but important constructive part. All of them are made with a single hook, which has an additional anti-hook element made in the form of a flap. When conducting wiring in grassy places, this flap does not allow the hook to catch on snags or algae, however, when biting, it is freely unclenched, freeing the tip for a predator.
4 Halco TWISTY
Country: Australia (Made in China)
Average price: 333 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
Before us is a truly unique non-hook from the Australian brand Halco. At its core, this is a vertical spinner, but thanks to the special shape that has become the hallmark of the manufacturer, it can be safely called both a non-hook and a spinner. The fact is that getting into the water, the tackle begins to produce unthinkable somersaults, moving both in the water layers and from side to side.At the same time, the tee is not fixed in a fixed position, but the rounded and oblong shape of the spinner body allows it to pass even through the most difficult obstacles.
But the benefits don't end there. Another important advantage is the presence of a holographic insert. It can be as close to natural golden hue, such a lure is perfect for catching in the spring. So is the aggressive red color, which irritates the fish and makes it rush to prey, even if the predator does not experience much hunger. And finally, another advantage is the price. It is lower than that of its closest competitors, which is good news, especially considering the durability of this gear, which is often mentioned in reviews.
3 Kuusamo Rasanen 70/10
Country: Finland
Average price: 550 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Modern lures and tackle often amaze with their diversity, but as practice shows, you can catch on the most ordinary spinners and get an excellent result. Direct proof of this is this model from the Finnish brand. According to the manufacturer, the Finns have been catching pike with such gear for many centuries in a row, and today it makes no sense to invent something, as the old methods continue to work.
Interestingly, but numerous reviews on the network really confirm these words. Despite the standard shape, and the absence of any complex elements, the lure catches perfectly, and shows a good result even when hunting for cautious fish, pike perch or asp. Of course, it was not without innovation, despite the assurances of the manufacturer.For example, the coating of the spinner is made by a special galvanic method. This allows it not to chip or fade in the sun, that is, despite its rather high cost, it makes sense to buy such a bait, as it will last for many years and will not lose its qualities over time.
2 Strike Pro Killer Pike 75S
Country: Taiwan
Average price: 370 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
Non-hooking spinners do not have good aerodynamics and are not able to compete with spoons in the speed of movement in the water. Therefore, they need other ways of influencing the fish, and in this model this is an acoustic effect. In the body of the bait there are special chambers, thanks to which, when conducting through the water column, powerful sound waves begin to emanate. On fish, they act as a trigger, and force them to rush to prey.
But sound effects are not the only advantage of this model. In addition, the color and shape are perfectly matched here. The spinner has a golden color, showing itself well in spring, in muddy water. The peculiarity of the coating is that it captures even the meager rays of the sun and reflects them from the surface, thereby creating a glow that attracts perch and pike. Not even a hungry fish will be able to resist such prey and rushes in pursuit, and thanks to the shape of the tackle, the fisherman can control the wiring, constantly changing the pace.
1 Rapala Weedless Shad
Country: Estonia
Average price: 553 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
Many readers of the rating will say that Weedless Shad are not spinners at all, but full-fledged wobblers of the “shad” type, and their presence in the top is not entirely correct.Nevertheless, we hasten to assure everyone: the Rapala company classifies these lures exclusively as unhooking spinners, so we will judge them accordingly.
Actually, this line has no alternatives in terms of the degree of luck - a completely new, redesigned body structure and a single hook from VMC with a special anti-hook damper allows the lure to crawl where the path is closed to others. It is in such places that the highest activity of bites is very often observed, and the special movements of the bait once again provoke predators to attack. In an array of snags and algae, Rapala Weedless Shad imitates the movements of a fish wading through free space, and in open water it makes swaying movements from side to side. Such an unhook is ideal for beginners, but due to its high cost, professionals often resort to using it.
The best vertical spinners
When the cold season comes, you should make a choice in favor of vertical lures. Since all other types of spinners are designed to play with a posting that requires free water, the task of ice fishing is beyond their strength. The vertical bait allows you to use the vertical angling method, which does not require much space and is widely used when fishing with a short rod. The gradual sinking of the spinner and sharp periodic jerks to the side have an attracting effect on predators, forcing them to go on an instinctive attack. As a result: high catchability and a large number of positive reviews from happy anglers.
3 Rapala Bergman
Country: Latvia
Average price: 320 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
The Rapala Bergman line is one of the most unique among the entire range of products presented on the domestic market. It combines two different groups of spinners: vertical and sheer, and the difference between them (to be extremely honest) is very small.
Nearly all Rapala over-the-arms are equipped with sturdy VMC tees with red front sight accents to attract predators. The most confusing moment is associated with the movement of the bait during the posting: a short swing of the fishing rod causes a steep fall and a sharp jerk of the baubles to the side, while with a long swing it begins to scour the water column and make characteristic horizontal wiggles. All this makes the spinners of the Bergman series surprisingly similar to real fry, so predators instantly react to potential prey. In terms of cost, this bait surpasses the vast majority of competitors, and therefore it is very rare in the circles of beginners and amateur anglers.
2 Yoshi Onyx Yalu Vib
Country: Japan
Average price: 238 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
Vertical spinners do not have dynamic characteristics and do not create acoustic effects. Their main feature is the color, which is what should attract the predator, even if the lure is practically motionless. In this model, the color match is just perfect. The spinner itself is silvery, this is exactly what the scales of a real fry look like. The back of the tackle is bright green, which does not irritate the fish, but attracts attention when passing by. And the bottom is golden, reflecting the sun's rays and creating a play of light and shadow in the water column.
Simply put, no matter which side a predator approaches this bait, its attention will still be attracted, and two powerful tees will definitely do their job. But this is a classic color, and in addition to it, the manufacturer offers a dozen different options that can be selected both for fishing in winter and for spring hunting for perch or pike. Yes, asp or pike perch are unlikely to fall prey to vertical spinners, but a starving pike takes this bait perfectly.
1 Lucky John S-1
Country: Latvia
Average price: 203 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
A time-tested series of winter vertical lures, suitable for ice fishing for a small but very fastidious predator. Shortly after the appearance on the domestic market, the Lucky John S-1 was fully adapted for fishing perch from the depths of frozen waters, although the limits of applicability do not prohibit its use as bait for small pike.
Many anglers use these spinners to catch fish in open water, but manufacturers recommend using them where there are flooded trees (among snags) and massive thickets of algae. Common sense and logic dictate that breaks due to hooks will happen much more often than effective bites, and the statistics of fishing in open water indicate consistently high results. In order to remove the last doubts about the applicability of these spinners for catching a small predator, experienced domestic fishing masters use a thin fishing line with them.
The best cicada spinners
By design, the cicada lure resembles a classic spoon - its body is at the same time a sinker, a bait, and a connecting element between a hook and a fishing line. However, the principle of operation of this gear is fundamentally different. A massive body, made in the form of an insect or a fry, performs (as a rule) high-frequency vibrating movements, accompanied by characteristic sounds, due to which the desired alluring effect is created. The main trophies of these spinners are pikes, pike perches and large perches, mainly from late spring to early autumn.
3 Spinner RB Grace
Country: Russia
Average price: 350 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Vertical spinners of a cicada can be safely called unique lures. They work both visually and acoustically. This model has a standard shape for this type of bait, but is distinguished by bright and aggressive colors. All the colors of the rainbow are used here, and the coating is designed in such a way that the colors begin to work when immersed in certain water layers.
There are special cameras on the sides of the tackle, it is they who create the very acoustic effect in the water that attracts the predator. Of course, in stagnant water, such a bait will work worse, so it is ideal to use it for vertical fishing in reservoirs with fast and medium currents, where cautious asp and fast pike perch are perfectly caught. This spinner could be called the best in its line, but the relatively high cost does not allow this. Although, given all the positive characteristics, we can say that it is worth it.
2 STRIKE PRO Cyber Vibe
Country: Taiwan
Average price: 295 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
In second place in the ranking is an interesting line of cicadas from STRIKE PRO, the main difference from the wobblers of which lies in the flat blade-like structure of the body. As a load for the "fry" there is a small lead thickening in the front part, which provides not only immersion of the spinner to the bottom of the reservoirs, but also an excellent casting distance. In the upper part of the body there are three holes for fixing the fishing line, depending on which the game of the bait and the angle of inclination change during the wiring.
A characteristic feature of the STRIKE PRO Cyber Vibe cicada is its aggressive style of play, and the more vertical the line hook, the more aggressive it becomes. However, this fact has many positive aspects: firstly, such a wild game instantly attracts the attention of predators, and secondly, it allows you to avoid clinging to water obstacles in the form of snags, grass, etc. The main trophies of the Cyber Vibe cicada are walleyes, pikes, perches, asps and chubs.
1 Kosadaka Wave Striker
Country: Japan (made in China)
Average price: 180 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
Kosadaka's cicada line of oscillating lures is one of the best solutions to the problem of poor biting on water bodies. In its form, the bait very much resembles an insect, but all the similarities with the prototypes are not limited to this. Any movement of a cicada in the water is accompanied by a characteristic sound that attracts nearby predators.
The peculiarity of the structure of the spinners of this line is expressed in the presence of five holes on the crest of the fin itself. The main purpose of these technological holes is to change the game of the bait due to various options for attaching the fishing line.Both the amplitude and the frequency of oscillations depend very much on this. The main interest in the Wave Striker is shown by predators in the form of pike, pike perch, chub and asp, since the spinner perfectly perceives any type of wiring (more often they use stepped rather than smooth) and at any depth (from fishing on the surface to lowering the bait to the bottom).