Fishing spoon: Spinning or wobbling

The fishing with a spoon is one of the oldest techniques practiced by fishermen. It is simple to understand and relatively easy to implement. You will use it both in a lake and in rivers.

One of its great advantages is its ability to catch fish in a fairly varied way. You can catch both trout and pike, but also almost all other species including zander and catfish.

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For this, it will be necessary to vary both the color and the size of the lure. The shape can also have an impact on the vibrations that this type of lures can transmit in different waters.

You will have to choose between a model rotating around an axis and a model with a curved profile to work with while descending. You will also need to make a choice of the hook, either single or triple.

Depending on the species targeted, you will need to provide a reel with a not too fast ratio. This will prevent too much vibration and work the lure well in the water. The rod will need to have a not too fast action. Lines made of nylon can help reduce this defect.

All you have to do is go to the water's edge, observe the surface and decide based on your observations the right equipment to use for your session.

SPINNING SPOONS

This model is certainly the most popular worldwide. Simply because it is likely to catch all fish, requiring little equipment.

The spinning spoon will consist of several elements. The principle is to spin a palette, which can take several forms, around an axis. This will cause strong vibrations and light flashes that attract your target from afar.

You can target almost all predators if you opt for the right size and weight. This will allow you to cover the hunt for predators in rivers as well as lakes, whether they are catfish or small trout.

Pike or zander will not be left out, nor will perch. There is no favorable or unfavorable season. Only the retrieval speed can be decreased during the winter period and increased during warmer periods.

Rod models with a regular action will be a plus. Indeed, the emitted vibrations can be uncomfortable in the hands, especially if you practice with a line such as braid. Erasing some of these turbulences can also help you detect hits better.

Finally, you will need to opt for a reel with a slow recovery. This will be an advantage for working the lure in the most efficient way. Thus, you will be sure that the rotations will not eject your assembly from the water as soon as you are in a bit of current.

WOBBLING SPOON MODELS

The principle here is a bit different from what we have just seen above. Lures of the wobbling spoon type work the water column differently and thus become complementary in use.

They will also cover the hunt of many freshwater predators. Whether for uses in river currents or on calm waters, you will quickly register hits.

It will generally consist of a metallic part serving both as a body and weight. A split ring at the head and one at the tail with a hook, and the job is done. As you will have understood, the shape of this body and its animation will be the two most important points.

You can choose to animate it by lifting it very high and then letting it fall to the bottom. It will then be necessary to always stay in contact with the lure, no slack in your body line during the descent. A rod long enough and a suitable reel will be preferred to properly print this rise.

The other animation will be more intended for trout fishing in currents and rivers. This will be a mix of small pulls and releases that will naturally fit the good veins to drift towards the fish's mouth.

The color and reflections can also have a great deal of importance. They can be the triggering element in the lure's catch and the success of your outing.

ALL BRANDS HAVE A MODEL TO OFFER

More or less innovative, the equipment brands have almost all a model to offer you. For practice in rivers as well as in bodies of water, you can find different models almost everywhere. Our guide how to rig a line with a lure will help you choose the size and color according to the fish pursued during your future fishing session.

In fact, the recent area practices of these years have pushed the major designers for salmonids to embark on the adventure with innovative materials and shapes. Tungsten thus makes its appearance at River2sea or even alloys with plastic for the Live Target manufacturer.

Rapala is not to be outdone with its big wobblers for pike fishing. These ABS designs ensure both unique colorations and very high resistance to teeth.

Mepps for spinners, it's simply not to be missed reference. It is clearly the domination of the global market in both design, effectiveness and French historical know-how.

Blue Fox or even Smith also offers many models that have been proven to be effective at the water's edge. The variety is great and the innovations regular to test new concepts.

Without fail, you will need to have this type of lures in your boxes. Of course, you will not fish on the surface with it, but a well-made assembly and a choice based on the conditions of the day should convince the most wary subjects.

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