Pike – one of the most common freshwater predatory fish, it grows large in size, very strong and stubborn on the lashing. For this it is so loved by spinning in different parts of our world.
Catch pike can be many ways, and one of the most interesting is catching wobblers. And, I think, many at the phrase “pike on wobblers” arise first of all associations with long and narrow lures that perfectly attract pike on the jerks – these are wobblers class minnow.
They are so effective in catching pike, because they most accurately repeat its prey in appearance, and the tearing behavior of flailing wobblers, probably reminds pikes agony of a fry at the sight of the most dangerous predator. But it can be difficult to choose specific models of minnow wobblers for catching pike, so we will try to select the top ten of the best of them, one from each brand.
OSP Asura Rudra Jerkbait
One of the most colorful and respected by spinningists wobblers of this class. This is a big tidbit for pike, which has several different modifications, differing in the presence or absence of noise effect, degree of buoyancy and, accordingly, weight, behavior in the water.
In the full name of the wobbler there is the word “jerkbait”, which we associate mainly with huge wooden lures and peculiar catching of large pike, but in the Japanese it is most often associated with the way of animation of the bait, its tearing behavior in the water.
Rudra in this regard is an excellent example, because it has its own active game and on a uniform wiring is very easy to wind up, and if you want to pull it, then after a jerk it will go to the side and on the pause will continue to rock in place for a while. This is the main essence of wobbler wiring – alternating jerks and pauses or even wiring with stops.
It is difficult to call this lure simple, because it catches not everyone and not immediately, but it is definitely worthwhile, and the game in many ways reference. If your goal is a good pike, then among 130 wobblers “Rudra” is one of the best. Moreover, the wobbler has a wonderful far throw and perfectly holds the horizon of wiring. It is in this wobbler is about 1 to 2 meters, but often raises pike “Rudra” and from greater depths.
Jackall Mag Squad
Another brightest wobbler of its class, or rather even a sweet couple of two models with a length of 11.5 and 12.8 centimeters, which have floating and neutral buoyancy. The main characteristic feature of the wobbler I would designate its stable game in any conditions. This is the easiest minnow wobbler, it is impossible to make a mistake with it or incorrectly conduct it, because it plays perfectly on even wiring, and on the jerk. The latter with Mag Squad turns out to be a reference herringbone, drawn out by the wobbler with accuracy to the millimeter.
Due to its stable game, it is applicable when fishing on the current, without it, and even more so. At the same time, when falling into the water Mag Squad is quickly enough included in the work and in the first seconds of wiring can bring success. This is a very effective property of the lure when fishing by rafting. The depth of wiring varies on average from 1 to 1.5 meters. But the noise from the balls inside the wobbler perfectly attracts pike and from much greater depths, sometimes it flies after him even from several meters.
The most successful use of the wobbler – catching along snags, grass, berms, ie on specific shelters pike. Due to active oscillations at pauses Jackall Mag Squad will lure out any pike!
Pontoon 21 Crackjack
One of the most successful models of wobblers of this brand. The number of models, lengths, weights, depths, buoyancy, it’s hard to enumerate… This is one of the most key series from Pontoon 21. For pike fishing the best Crackjack 98, 78 and, strangely enough, 58. Needless to say, the indicated numbers mean the length in millimeters.
What is so good wobbler, in addition to a large selection of models? To begin with its stable and very beautiful game on any type and speed of wiring. This is a great wobbler for beginners, because it forgives all the errors of wiring and is very easy to use.
If you call the wobbler in one word, it is “vibrations”, they are present all the time, even if almost without rotation of the reel to lead the bait or stop it – the wobbler will continue to ripple in place. But another advantage of the Crackjack is a stable long-range throwing system that works 100%. It is very long-range! That’s why there are times when it’s the only thing that can reach the predator. You can find your Crackjack for almost any “wobbler” depth and successfully catch pike on the current or non-flowing water bodies.
Deps Balisong Minnow
Another unrivaled classic. These are models of wobblers 13 and 10 centimeters long, which are distinguished above all by increased noise during wiring, it is a real wobbler “tractors”, due to which they wonderfully lift fish from a great depth. Despite the fact that the working horizon of wobblers about one and a half meters, they collect pike on reservoirs up to 4 meters without problems. First of all, this is due to the strong noise effect and, of course, serious vibrations that they emit.
A characteristic feature of Balisong is a quality roll and stable play on any type of wiring. But it will require a rod with a reserve, because they are decently resting. In total, they are of two types – floating and suspenders. The first are more effective in catching pike in the active phase, and the second is one of the best for passive claw and cold water. Throwing wobblers are not the most distant, so the most effective use them to lure pike out of hiding places.
Lucky Craft Pointer
It is difficult to think of a more extensive series of wobblers than Pointer from Lucky Craft, it is a huge choice of models and sizes with all the consequences, they are suitable for catching any predator. For catching pike I like most of all the classic “Pointer” in sizes 6,5, 7,8 and 10 cm, as well as shallow-water “hundred” SR and SSR.
They have all the necessary properties for pike wobblers – a stable game on even wiring and just “crazy” on twitching. This is a great jerk wobbler! Pointer perfectly holds the current, in addition, it has sinking modifications, which additionally help in this.
Its stable work on pike largely depends on the clear verified game on any type of wiring and simplicity of the wobbler, it can be safely recommended to beginners, miss with “Pointer” is simply impossible.
Megabass Vision
Another popular series of wobblers from the famous Japanese brand, which, like the previous wobbler, can be called basic, because the number of different modifications is off the scale. The most famous and popular among them are Vision 95 and Oneten 110. They, in fact, and formed the entire series, which over time has grown to unprecedented proportions and to understand where what wobbler every year becomes more and more difficult, because new and new “Vision” continue to appear as mushrooms after the rain.
But at the same time wobblers have a beautiful own game on the even wiring and no less interesting when twitching. Variations of even and jerk wiring are just the best for them. With the Vision series is difficult not to catch, wobblers are easy to control and give good results when fishing at different depths.
They have a very large selection of not only models, but also colors that can be matched to any lighting and water clarity. These are really very beautiful and high quality wobblers, but most importantly – they catch pike perfectly!
Bassday Mogul Minnow
This wobbler is not as widely known as most of its famous competitors, but in fact in pike fishing it not only competes with them, but often bypasses them. Initially, Mogul Minnow was released in a single size of 11 centimeters, but then it was supplemented by an older counterpart a couple of centimeters longer.
Both are made in neutral buoyancy, which the pike is unspeakably happy. All elements of a successful minnow wobbler are present: “rolling” on pauses, clear herringbone, hangs in the thick and stable game on any type of wiring. Wobblers are endowed with excellent throwing and great hold the horizon of wiring, which is kept at the level of 1.2-1.5 meters, and even under 2. This is predominantly jerk wobbler, perfectly succumbs to any movement and appetizingly trotting around. Pike just love it!
Evergreen Sidestep
Extremely interesting wobbler, which has an ultra-noisy effect when wiring. It can be heard even on the surface. There are only 2 models – 9.5 and 11.7 cm long. Both are made in a floating version and are designed for fishing at a depth of about a meter, although due to its effect collect fish and in much deeper places. However, even floating versions 2: fast and slow surfacing. The latter is suitable for catching more passive pike, the first on the contrary an excellent searcher.
The game of the wobbler is not so interesting in comparison with many competitors, the roll as such is absent, but the care on the sides is present. It is also predominantly jerk wobbler with an incredible gathering effect, pike he will lure from anywhere!
Imakatsu Super Dardo
A rare 11.5 cm long minnow wobbler with a long blade and a narrow body, which give the wobbler a good throw and an incredibly tempting game. The small number of colors is compensated by the quality of elaboration of each of them, these are real masterpieces! Despite the decent spade, Super Dardo goes not very deep, it can be held and on the relative shallows of half a meter and buried somewhere up to 1.2 m.
A distinctive feature of the wobbler are very wide departures on the sides of the jerk wiring. And the wobbler winds up very easily and can be held even on some rods of medium light class. Perfectly stable game allows you to use this bait also on rivers with currents, when fishing on rafts, successfully used in the search for pike on the big water or lure out of hiding places. This is a very interesting and catching wobbler!
Tsuribito Minnow
The most extensive series of this brand. There are many sizes, starting from the smallest 3.5 cm and the largest “pike” 13 cm. And they catch everything, including pike. For targeted fishing “toothy” better suited sizes 11 and 13 cm long, although, interestingly, 5-centimeter “minnow” is often in the jaws of this predator.
Wobblers have different degrees of depth and are great for fishing at shallow depths, they can be held from 0.5 to 1 m. Although sometimes they raise pike and from greater depths. This wobbler is universal and suitable for catching pike all year round and at any time of day, regardless of changing weather conditions.
It is difficult to invent a wobbler easier to master this method of fishing, it is very easy to control and catches incredibly stable, sometimes even becomes uninteresting. Tsuribito Minnow is definitely worth attention.
Author: Bob Nudd is an expert fisherman with over 20 years experience and winner of many competitions.
I’ve had some killer days using minnow wobblers for pike! Last summer, I tried out a few from that list and got amazing hits. They truly make a difference in attracting those big ones. If you’re into pike fishing, you’ve got to give these a shot!
Hey folks! Just got my hands on a couple of those recommended wobblers, and wow, they really bring in the pike! Had an epic day on the water last weekend—multiple catches. Highly recommend giving them a go if you’re after some serious action! Happy fishing!