Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Manns Samba 80 | Most active game |
2 | Kosadaka Revolt SK 90 | Attractive price |
3 | SIWEIDA Swim Shad | Best price |
1 | Mikado Fish Hunter 10.5 cm | The best vibrotail for autumn fishing |
2 | Pontoon 21 Homunculures Awaruna 4.0 | The most democratic price |
3 | Mottomo Noise Chartreuse Lime | High working amplitude |
4 | SANSAN VIBRO BRUNA ICE CHARTREUSE | Winter vibrotail |
1 | Lucky John 3D BASARA SOFT SWIM | Excellent imitation of a live fry |
2 | MIKADO Crystal Fish | The most reliable tackle |
3 | Fanatik Larva 3.5 | Reliable imitation of locusts |
4 | Savage Gear 3D Hollow Duckling | Best Multifunctional Simulation |
1 | Owner Cultiva RB-2 | The best ratio of price and quality |
2 | Fanatik Dagger 4 | The most popular tackle for perch |
3 | Lucky John Pro BABY ROCKFISH | The best edible vibrotail |
4 | Kosadaka Dodger 75 TRS | Most Attractive Form Factor |
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A popular type of soft spinning bait is a vibrotail.The silicone fish behaves realistically under water, which is why freshwater predators such as pike, zander and perch peck at it. Modern vibrotails are made of durable elastic material that can withstand a large number of bites. To increase catchability, manufacturers impregnate silicone baits with special attractants. "Edible rubber" compares favorably with the fact that the predator keeps it in its mouth for a long time. The fish feels a familiar taste, so do not rush to spit out a soft fragrant object. Such a vibrotail gives the novice angler additional time for hooking fish. This is especially important when using jig or stepped wiring, as well as in the case of using rigs with a spaced load. During a fall, not every rod is able to clearly respond to a weak touch by a fish predator. The longer the silicone bait is in the mouth, the more likely it is to catch prey. The choice of vibrotail depends mainly on the type of predatory fish.
For pike, large wide baits 70-150 mm long are required. Best of all, the toothy responds to the sweeping amplitude play of the tail. Pike perch prefers running vibrotails 60-130 mm in size. They should have a small amplitude and small vibration. Moreover, the bait should wag its hoof even when the load is at the bottom. Perch react differently to silicone lures. Currently, fishing on retractable leashes or on unloaded rubber has become especially popular. The size of vibrotails is limited to the range of 25-50 mm.
The best vibrotails for pike
Soft silicone baits quickly fail after pike bites. With sharp teeth, the predator easily bites off the tails of the fish. Therefore, anglers appreciate the strength of the material in vibrotails.
3 SIWEIDA Swim Shad
Country: China
Average price: 116 rub. (7 pcs.)
Rating (2022): 4.7
The main advantage of this product is its low price. For 167 rubles, you get a set of seven pieces at once, and this is very important, since the bait is edible, that is, it will not last long. The silicone is impregnated with a special fragrance imitating the smell of squid. Despite the fact that in reality the pike is unlikely to have ever met this marine life, the smell is familiar and attractive to her.
It should also be noted a good game in the water when posting. Slow fishing options work best. The vibrotail does not fall on its side, behaves realistically and practically does not change the horizontal plane. The level of movement in the water depends on the weights used, which is very convenient, as it allows you to fish at any depth, which means at any time of the year. The color also contributes to the versatility of the tackle. The most neutral shade with small inclusions. No aggressiveness, but it looks like a natural fry.
A lot of controversy arises among anglers regarding colors. Some spinners believe that coloring does not matter, because fish do not distinguish colors. Other anglers take the opposite view.
- In clear water, experts recommend using baits with natural colors. Mother-of-pearl, translucent vibrotails with a dark back work well. The predilection of a predator in the color "machine oil" remains incomprehensible.
- When the water is cloudy, the predator has little time to determine the edibility of the object. Fish react better to bright, defiant colors. Experts advise for cloudy weather to have white, red, lemon, orange and bright green vibrotails.
2 Kosadaka Revolt SK 90
Country: Japan (made in China)
Average price: 70 rub.(3 pcs.)
Rating (2022): 4.8
The most affordable pike vibrotail in our review was the Kosadaka Revolt SK 90 model. The manufacturer managed to find the perfect balance between price and consumer properties. The bait is of interest to the toothy predator, first of all, by its active game. It can be driven slowly, enticing passive fish to attack. The body of the model is flavored with an attractive attractant that resembles the toothy taste of a real victim. She does not release the bait from her mouth for a long time, so the spinning player has a chance to perform timely hooking. The fish may be interested in both the usual uniform wiring and the classic step. The series has many attractive colors that are suitable for different water bodies.
Domestic spinningists note such qualities of Kosadaka Revolt SK 90 as an affordable price, active behavior in water, and the presence of aroma. It is not a pity to tear it off with a dead hook. But soft rubber cannot resist sharp pike teeth for a long time.
1 Manns Samba 80
Country: USA
Average price: 215 rub. (5 pieces.)
Rating (2022): 4.9
A joint development of Russian fishermen and an American manufacturer was the Manns Samba 80 lure. Its active play unbalances the most thoughtful pike. A characteristic feature of the vibrotail is positive buoyancy. This was achieved through the use of special materials. When equipping the model with a Cheburash sinker, the bait continues to play even when the tandem is lowered to the bottom. There are special notches on the tail, thanks to which a good game occurs even when falling in the water column. Grooves are made along the entire length, simplifying installation on a twin of any size.When biting a pike, the vibrotail does not slip off the forearm, which often happens with other silicone products.
Russian spinningists love Manns Samba 80 vibrotails for their active game, catchiness, bright colors. Not a very good implementation of bites is observed when mounted on an offset hook.
The best vibrotails for zander
Bites of a fanged predator are often reflected even on lead jig heads. And it will not be difficult for him to mutilate a vibrotail. So, in addition to catchability and elasticity, spinningists try to pick up a durable bait for pike perch.
4 SANSAN VIBRO BRUNA ICE CHARTREUSE
Country: China
Average price: 185 rub. (7 pcs.)
Rating (2022): 4.6
Pike perch are also caught in winter, but in this case they need special equipment, such as VIBRO BRUNA. It is painted in acid tones, which will not work for pike perch at other times of the year, but in winter it shows better performance. The tackle is designed for fishing in dark water, and an additional trigger is an acoustic effect that can be heard at a great distance. The tackle has good play in the water and realistic behavior. Immediately after casting, it begins to vibrate intensely, and this does not depend on speed.
Such equipment can also be used as a balancer by simply lowering it into the hole. Even a small current will make the fish play and make sounds that spread for many meters around. In addition, there is a lot of aromatic attractant. This is done on purpose to stimulate appetite during the hungry season. Note that in summer or even more so in spring, such a strong-smelling bait for pike perch will not work at all.
3 Mottomo Noise Chartreuse Lime
Country: Japan
Average price: 170 rub. (5 pieces.)
Rating (2022): 4.7
Pike perch is a cautious predator trying to avoid unfamiliar objects. It is often very difficult to deceive him, especially if the reservoir is replete with food. But the behavior of this vibrotail will not leave anyone indifferent. Its main feature is the high amplitude of oscillations. The bait works simultaneously in all planes, constantly changing the horizontal level. No matter what kind of wiring you do, the tackle will float up and sink again, and this is how a real fry behaves.
In addition to the realistic game, other triggers also work. Tackle is impregnated with fragrance, but unobtrusively. Only slightly reeking of the smell of squid. It won't scare away predators either. There is also an acoustic effect, and again a small one. In general, this is the most balanced silicone bait, on which pike perch will definitely bite, and pike will not leave it unattended. True, the price bites a little, but it cannot be called very high. There are equipment and more expensive.
2 Pontoon 21 Homunculures Awaruna 4.0
Country: Russia
Average price: 360 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
The Pontoon company is a vivid example of the fact that high-quality fishing lures can be produced in our country, which are in no way inferior to eminent brands from abroad. This vibrotail was developed specifically for catching zander. It has high mobility, thanks to the tail, and flexibility, thanks to the slits on the body. Even with slow reeling, this silicone lure moves very aggressively in the water column and will not leave a fanged predator indifferent.
There are pluses and in technical characteristics.For example, the company's products are famous for their durability. Their vibrotails can easily withstand dozens of hits in the mouths of predators, and do not lose external data during prolonged use. It is worth noting that the price, in comparison with other baits, is not so low, but the strength and durability of the tackle should be taken into account, which, when recalculated, makes it almost one of the cheapest on the market. Simply put, we have the best combination of price and quality, hence such a high rating in the rating.
1 Mikado Fish Hunter 10.5 cm
Country: Poland
Average price: 176 rub. (1 PC.)
Rating (2022): 5.0
Vibrotail Mikado FishHunter 10.5 cm demonstrates excellent catchability in cold water. It is in late autumn that large pike perch bite well. The secret of success lies in the elasticity and "naturalness" of the material. The bait has a high-frequency game with a small amplitude of fluctuations, which is exactly what an autumn predator needs. Among the competitors, FishHunter stands out for its squared body shape and clear ribs. For better attachment of the jig head, there is a recess in the head part. The vibrotail is also of interest to zander in the summer, but for warm water a smaller model is required. Unusual in structure, the body has a large weight with an increased tail size. The mass of the model exceeds similarly sized vibrotails from other manufacturers by about twice.
Anglers note the advantage of the Mikado FishHunter 10.5 cm vibrotail, both in terms of casting distance and sinking speed. You can use a lighter weight to perform stepwise animation.
The best vibrotails with imitation
Silicone baits often have nothing to do with real fauna. These are just blanks that create vibrations in the water that attract a predator. But not all predators are ready to be deceived so easily, especially at a time when there is already enough food. For example, catfish, which is a whole art to deceive, and especially for such situations, there are baits with imitation. Their advantage is their appearance, which is designed to mislead future prey, and we have selected for you the five most interesting options, and present them in our rating.
4 Savage Gear 3D Hollow Duckling
Country: China
Average price: 690 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
The frog is often used as bait for catching catfish and other large predators. Fish are attracted to this freshwater, but the manufacturers of this tackle have gone even further and improved the frog, making an imitation that works even better than the real one. To determine by appearance that it is a frog in front of us is possible only with paws that have high flexibility and constantly move during wiring, creating acoustic and vibration waves around the tackle.
In addition, there is a small edge, which is also a trigger for fish. These are nylon fibers gathered in a bundle and hiding the hook. The fish does not see the metallic sheen, but notices the unique play of color that causes aggression. And finally, the last but not least factor is the coloring. Here it is as close as possible to the real one, and will easily mislead the predator. As for the shortcomings, we can distinguish a relatively high cost.Of course, 700 rubles for a silicone bait is expensive, but only if you do not take into account its catchability and quality.
3 Fanatik Larva 3.5
Country: Ukraine
Average price: 99 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Locust is a favorite delicacy of most predators: pike perch, pike, perch, trout. That is why this bait is the most catchy. It copies a real insect very realistically, and even behaves very similarly in water. This is a full-fledged vibrotail, but it works with the whole body, and not just the end of the tail. The color is neutral, suitable for fishing during the period of active zhor. There are small patches of green to reflect light if hunting is carried out at great depths.
The total length of the snap is 85 millimeters. Medium size, allowing you to hunt different types of predators. It should also be noted the presence of an attractant that mimics the smell of a real insect. No harsh flavors like strawberry or pineapple. Cautious zander will never bite on this. Well, the price, which also can not but rejoice. For a hundred rubles, you get a set of 4 lures at once.
2 MIKADO Crystal Fish
Country: Poland
Average price: 323 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
Silicone bait is not the most reliable tackle. As a rule, it is enough for a couple of dozen casts, after which it turns into an unsightly something that even the most inadequate perch will not react to. But if you are looking for a truly durable vibrotail, be sure to check out the products of the popular Polish brand Mikado. The best silicone is used here with the addition of a large amount of technical rubber.It perfectly withstands the sharp fangs of a predator and returns to its original shape after being taken out of the mouth.
We also note a reliable imitation. This is a fry with a hypertrophied tail, which in the water creates an intricate game and acoustic effect. That is, there are two triggers at once, working without communication with each other. If the acoustics change depending on the speed of the retrieval, then the game and behavior of the fry remain the same. The tackle is suitable for catching most types of predators: pike perch, pike, perch and even trout.
1 Lucky John 3D BASARA SOFT SWIM
Country: Latvia
Average price: 426 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
Malek is the best bait for catching walleye, pike and other predators, but it is not necessary to catch small fish to make them bait. It is much easier to use the imitation that a well-known brand offers. Before us is the most popular product from the Latvian company. The vibrotail imitates a fry with a unique coloring.
It is the coloring that is the main advantage of this gear. It bears little resemblance to the natural one, but it causes maximum aggression among predators. The combination of red, yellow and black colors creates an intricate play of light and shadow in the water, which attracts even the most cautious predator. Of course, some buyers may be scared off by the price, which is relatively high here, but given the catchability of the tackle and knowing the quality of the company's products, it is completely leveled. And finally, one more advantage is vibration. This bait does not have a specific purpose, since depending on the speed of the wiring, the game of tackle in the water changes, which means that any predator will peck at it.
The best vibrotails for perch
Only silicone fish slowly gliding in the water column can annoy a passive perch. This can be achieved with the smallest vibrotails and minimal loading.
4 Kosadaka Dodger 75 TRS
Country: Japan
Average price: 152 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Perch is not the smartest fish, and unlike pike perch or pike, even initially inedible items are often enough. But, like any predator, the perch has a natural caution, and it is better to catch it with baits that work in several directions at once. Before us is one of these baits. This is the best silicone vibrotail that imitates a real fry. It has the maximum resemblance to a real fish, but this is far from the only factor in catchability.
In addition, the bait is edible, that is, it is impregnated with aromatic oil, which does not disappear for a long time. On the hunt, the perch is often guided by the smell, and simply cannot pass by such a treat. Once the fish has taken the bait, it will taste it and start swallowing it deeper and deeper until it realizes that it has been tricked. But it will be too late. By the way, you can also catch zander and pike with this vibrotail, but due to the low mobility of the tackle in the water, they will be less likely to get hooked, even with fast wiring.
3 Lucky John Pro BABY ROCKFISH
Country: Latvia
Average price: 255 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
Perch is not the most pretentious fish in terms of food choices. Unlike pike, it is much more willing to throw itself at the proposed bait, but during the period of active food it becomes very difficult to catch it due to the abundance of food in the water.You need to attract perch with something, and the best way is to use special aromatic silicone baits, or, as they are also called, edible ones.
Before us is one of them. These are products of a popular brand, famous for high-quality equipment at the most affordable prices and with the best quality. This is an edible type vibrotail, that is, it is impregnated with special oils that act on fish receptors. Of course, pike or zander will not be able to eat it, and perch teeth will not cope with dense rubber, but by the time the predator realizes that he has been deceived, it will be too late, and he will turn from a hunter into a fishing trophy. Also, coloring plays an important role in the catchability of gear. Here it is as natural as possible, but interspersed with sparkles that shimmer in water and act as an additional trigger.
2 Fanatik Dagger 4
Country: Ukraine
Average price: 210 rub. (5 pieces.)
Rating (2022): 4.8
Perch is one of the most picky predators in terms of food. It is not as selective as a pike, and not as shy as a zander or asp. It is easier to catch it, and simpler tackle is required. More precisely, there is simply no need for complex baits. Before us is a simple vibrotail that works with the whole body. He doesn't have a traditional heel, but he doesn't need one. The lure bends, plays in the water and constantly changes level. You can use a variety of wiring and even alternate them. The behavior remains as realistic as possible.
Also, this is the best edible version. It is impregnated with a high-quality attractant that imitates the smell and taste of squid. This is the most attractive taste for most predators and is carried over long distances. Plus, he's not intimidating.There is also an acoustic trigger, but a small one. The main and loudest sound occurs at the moment of casting. Further tackle behaves almost silently.
1 Owner Cultiva RB-2
Country: Japan
Average price: 200 rub. (1 PC.)
Rating (2022): 4.9
At first glance, this bait may seem that it is too expensive, and there is no point in buying it. Indeed, the price tag cannot be called the best, but it should be understood that this silicone bait is designed for very long use. It is made of a special material, only partially consisting of silicone. There are a lot of technical rubber and composite additives that increase strength. The tackle is not edible. After being pulled out of the mouth of a predator, it returns to its original form.
The length is only 5 centimeters, which allows you to catch small predators such as perch. However, the bait is not limited to them, and you should be prepared to get zander or pike on the hook. It's all about the most realistic behavior. The tackle works in different planes, constantly changing the level of immersion, regardless of the type of wiring. There are no flavor additives. They are replaced by an acoustic effect. In general, the product is definitely worth the money.