Zander can be caught near the surface in mid-summer, but often the fisherman has to keep the bait deep in the water. This fish is active in the dark and the best of all pecks in the evenings and in the mornings. June and August are ideal months for catching zander. AND perfect bait - colorful and large wobblerscreating strong vibrations in the water during movement. These are exactly what are presented in our top 10 best wobblers for zander in 2018.
To create the rating, the following Russian and foreign websites and forums were studied:
- Central Forum of Fishermen;
- Lure catalog Voblery.com.ua;
- Fishing Club FION.
Our wobbler ratings: on a pike, on a zander, on a perch, on a chub.
10. Rapala Shad Rap
In the line of floating wobblers Shad Rap wobblers are presented from 5 to 9 cm in length and weighing from 6 to 15 grams. Their working depth is from 1.2 to 4.5 m. On the Rapala Shad Rap, pecking, pike, perch, asp and chub are great for pecking. We can say that these wobblers are universal, as they are suitable for deep sea fishing and for fishing near the surface of the water.
Posting Tactics: slow and smooth, in which the wobbler immediately goes under water. Rapala Shad Rap is suitable for both trolling and casting.
The best color options: BCSD, BOSD, BP.
Cost in Russian stores: 619 rubles.
9. Yo-Zuri L-minnow 44
The creator of this sinking bait is the famous Japanese company Yo-Zuri. She managed to make her brainchild as attractive as possible for a variety of river inhabitants - from pike and zander to asp and even not predatory fish (ide, roach, etc.). The size of the wobblers is small - from 3.3 to 6.6 cm, but due to the large weight they have a good flight range. The average depth at which L-minnow 44 operates is around 2.5 meters. It shows itself perfectly on the course (in any direction), and according to the reviews of experienced fishermen, it is best established in the midst of summer.
Recommended Wiring: uniform.
Recommended color: in warm and sunny weather - M37, in cloudy weather and in cold water - M101.
It costs an average of 406 rubles.
8. Duel Hardcore Shad SH 50 SP
Popular suspension from the company Yo-Zuri. It has a length of 5 cm and weighs 3.5 g. Its main advantages:
- Magnetic balancing, due to which the bait when casting flies further and more accurately than models of other manufacturers and remains stable under any conditions.
- A body shape that perfectly imitates a real fish. Textured coloration, having a holographic effect, attracts a predator from afar.
- The multi-frequency noises that the bait makes are also aimed at attracting predatory fish from a long distance.
Optimum wiring: uniform, in which the wobbler is actively playing, or stop and go.
Optimum color: GSRT, PHSH or HHT.
You can buy for 609 rubles.
7. Pontoon 21 Greedy-Guts
This wobbler with the funny name "swivel glutton" (translated) by its appearance really resembles a gluttonous fry. In his plump abdomen are placed two heavy load-balancer. Thanks to them, as well as the unusual shape of the body, Greedy-Guts successfully resists the strong current and actively plays with fast, jerky and slow wiring. The series includes several dimensional modifications - from 4.4 to 11.1 cm, with a neutral (SP) and floating (F) versions. Suitable for fishing at a maximum depth of 0.6 meters to 2.5 meters, depending on version.
Suitable wiring: 5-7 very slow revolutions of the coil, then a two-second pause and repetition of actions.
The color is better to choose the following: 422 in the daytime and 470 in the dark.
The average price is 486 rubles.
6. TD Shiner 1062 SP
This graceful 5.2 cm or 6 cm suspender is perfect for fishing in shallow, algae-covered areas. It is equipped with a long-range casting system GOSV, which is represented by tungsten balls located in a special channel. It works at a depth of 1-1.5 m.
Best wiring technique: jerking or stop and go.
Suitable colors for zander fishing: MG Wakasagi or M Kurokin.
The average price is 726 rubles.
5. SALMO Hornet
This line of very light (minimum weight - 1.5 g.) And small in size (from 2.5 cm to 7 cm) wobblers has both floating and sinking models. The depth of the smallest lure does not exceed 1 meter, the largest - 3 meters when casting and 4 when trolling. The tees are very tenacious, and this ensures that the fish does not break after touching the tip. According to reviews, SALMO Hornet is one of the best wobblers for catching zander, perches and catfish, with the most catchy being a 4-dimensional model and the most “failed” one - 9.
Which wiring is better: uniform, at low speed.
Which color is better: HP, HGS.
The average cost is 469 rubles.
4. Reef Runner Rip Shad
This six-centimeter sinking wobbler with a depth of up to 3 meters is designed and tested in the United States. It differs from other wobblers in a rather thin body. Its main advantage is an active and stable game that accurately imitates the behavior of small fish. Great for catching zander on rivers with a strong current.
Effective wiring technique: twitching.
Effective bait coloring: 08 Yellow Perch or 05 Chrome Black.
It costs 540 rubles.
3. Rapala Barra Magnum
Wobbler 11 cm long and weighing 20 g. is an improved model loved by fishermen Rapala Magnum. In its manufacture, the Abashi tree was used, which gave the bait a heaviness. And the special design of the blade allows the Barra Magnum to descend to great depths - up to 4.5 meters.
Preferred Wiring: slow with acceleration (pulling the tip of the spinning rod) and then a pause follows.
Best color: HS, BF.
Price in Russia: 510 rubles.
2. Hils Master Haka
One of the best wobblers for zander in the summer. It is offered in two dimensional versions - 5 cm and 7 cm with a depth of 0.5 meters and 2.5 meters, respectively. Has a type of buoyancy Floating. And the only drawback of the Hils Master Haka is the high price.
Recommended wiring option: stop & go.
Recommended colors: 97, 56.
The cost in Russia is 1120 rubles.
1. LiveTarget Shad Baitball Crankbait
A very unusual floating model leads the rating of the best wobblers for zander in 2018. It consists of three fish connected with each other with a total length of 6 cm. Live food fish often gather in small flocks when they are threatened by predators such as pikeperch or pike. And it was this feature that the bait manufacturers tried to imitate. The wobbler has a decent weight - 17 g. and plunges to a depth of 2.5 meters.
Wiring Options: uniform or twitching.
Coloring options: 805 Pearl / Bronze or 807 Metallic / Green.
How much can you buy: 1058 rubles.
