Wobbler (fishing)
A wobbler (also called crankbait) is an artificial bait that is used for fishing for predatory fish . The bait makes tumbling movements when it is retrieved and is intended to imitate a sick, weakened fish. Correct use of the artificial bait is also decisive for success . The bait is either cranked in normally via the reel or it is switched, which means that it is extremely "irritating" when it is blown into the rod. Poppers are a special form of wobbler . There are also special forms that are not designed for fishing for predatory fish, but for fishing for squid. Wobblers are offered by companies such as Rapala , Ugly Duckling, Hybrida, Zalt , Savage Gear and Illex .
Structure and application
Wobblers are available in floating, suspending and sinking variants and in a wide range of colors. Classically, they are made of wood or plastic. Wobblers are divided into one, two or three parts and have at least one, but mostly two treble hooks, rarely single hooks. Since the 1990s, wobblers have also been increasingly found in extremely soft and flexible plastic materials and in material combinations. This enables a realistic and winding movement of the body in a particularly realistic way. Sometimes artificial wobble elements are combined with natural bait fish. The boundaries of the wobbler as a classic artificial bait, in contrast to the natural bait system, are fluid.
The Rapala knot or a simple snap can be used to attach the wobbler . If a steel leader is used, carabiners (hangers) with a round arch are chosen. For very small models, particular attention should be paid to the size and weight of the hanger, as otherwise sinking and running properties will be negatively affected. One of the most important elements of many wobblers is the diving shovel. The diving shovel pushes the wobbler under water when it is pulled. Depending on the size and angle of the diving shovel, the diving depth changes. Very steep diving blades tend to run flat. Deep rotors usually have extremely flat diving blades. In addition, the tumbling motion is significantly influenced by the shape of the diving blade.
Modern wobblers often house several small metal balls inside. These collide when the wobbler starts moving under water and thus create noises that are intended to attract the predatory fish's attention to the bait. In addition, with some systems, the balls move into the tail end of the wobbler when thrown, so that the flight path is stabilized. This results in less tangles and more throws. All waters are different in terms of the choice of color. As a simple farmer's rule, which does not always apply, one could say: In clear water and on sunny days, the wobblers should have subtle natural colors. In cloudy water and on rainy days, bright shock colors (neon yellow, red, orange) are suitable.
Wobblers that do not have a diving shovel and show no action without active guidance are called jerkbaits . There are roughly two variants: On the one hand, the gliders, who swim horizontally through the water in a zig-zag course, and divers, who descend again and again with hits and slowly rise in pauses. This creates a sawtooth pattern underwater.
Blade shapes
- small, steep diving blade = flat runner
- large, flat attached diving shovel = deep runner
- wide, round diving shovel = extensive aggressive movement, running flat
- narrow, long diving blade = more subtle movement, deep running
Web links
- Wobbler . April 9, 2004 ( google.com [accessed May 28, 2020]).
Individual evidence
- ↑ What is a wobbler website from Kevin Behrendt. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ↑ Crankbaits - The shape of the diving shovel Angel-Kniffe.com accessed on May 7, 2020.