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Method for improving the properties of rippers

Method for improving the properties of rippers

If I were asked what lure I see as the most successful and perfect for use in ultralight spinning today, I would call it a ripper. The material from which the "ro6ok" rippers are made has properties so different from the usual metal, wood and hard plastics that this immediately puts it in a special row.

What I mean? Let's imagine that a reservoir with a set of certain conditions fell into the sphere of our interests. The question arises - how exactly we will take out the fish, based on these conditions. It is reasonable to recall the types of lures known to us - and, taking into account all the moments (relief, vegetation, depth, accessibility, illumination, etc., etc.), stop your choice on what will be the most suitable.

The more often you come to this reservoir, the more each time your bait will become more and more perfect. Each new fishing will bring a bit of information about what, how and why. And here it turns out that there is not a single other bait that can be changed and configured as much as a ripper.

Why is this happening? Metal baits for rework require additional knowledge and ability to handle this same metal. When you learn how to adjust them, you will realize that very fine tuning is needed here. The very material from which the bait is made implies that narrow corridor in which changes in its properties occur. The same phenomena will accompany the setting of wobblers.

But the material from which the rippers are made is unusually plastic, and the "corridor" in which we barely "squeezed" when dealing with metal or wood suddenly becomes a "wide hall". All the most important characteristics (the frequency with which the "fish" waves its tail, and the nature of these movements) can be changed very smoothly, getting an endless opportunity to improve the properties of the bait.

What is a good ripper? This is a ripper that allows very slow retrieve with as much tail movement as possible (Fig. 1). Add to this the ability to change the speed of the retrieve over a wide range, while the number of tail oscillations remains almost constant and little dependent on the speed of the retrieve. These qualities are the basis of the catchability of many lures. Achieving just such behavior from the bait in the water is part of the task that we undertook to solve at the very beginning: to find the bait that best suits the fishing conditions.

There is also back side medals. Reapers are very rarely (even the most "branded") ready to fish right away. There are models that would suit us without alteration - in the event that we are talking about active fish. But we have the task of finding a bait that will consistently catch under any conditions! Given that these conditions change all the time to one degree or another, it is also necessary to fine-tune the bait - to that ideal result that can always be obtained by adapting it.

No special tools will be required, but knowledge - what, where and how to change - is necessary. For example, many people choose the mass of a jig head based only on the casting distance or the depth of the reservoir. But in calm water, when there are no currents, a better solution would be to aim for a head that is as light as possible, but still allows the ripper to work when dropped under its weight.

The ability of the bait to generate stable vibrations of the same type with slow wires is the main requirement. That is why it is necessary to tune a ripper that is already equipped with a head. But after that he must "die" with the same head. It is unacceptable to change the load on an already configured ripper. Even changing the position of the hook in the body of the ripper is not the most in the best way affect his game. Therefore, having once equipped the ripper with a head and set it up, do not remove the "fish" from the hook.

If your rippers are small (3 - 7 cm), then it is very important that the sting comes out in the first third of the length of the ripper's body, counting from the head of the "fish". Reapers equipped with "Cheburashkas" work according to completely different schemes, and are not suitable for delicate fishing on ultralight gear, while equipped with a regular head, they become unusually catchy - subject to subsequent adjustment, and λ - the angle of inclination is very important tail blades to the longitudinal axis. By changing this angle, you can find two positions of the tail blade, between which there will be a section that allows you to get the characteristics of the ripper that we talked about (Fig. 2).

The numerical value of λ depends on many factors. These are the properties of plastic, and geometric shapes, but, in any case, the adjustment associated with changing the angle of inclination is one of the main ones. It should be added that the blade of the ripper's tail does not always have a smooth edge. But this is not so bad, you can put up with it. It is much more important that the blade smoothly thins out towards the edge. The edge needs to be very thin (Fig. 3).

The same manipulations with the wobbler blade (thinning of the edge) allow you to get a very stable "game" even for models that have not worked before. In most cases, ripper tails have a complex "play", in which the tail not only moves from the extreme point on the left to the extreme point on the right, but also changes the angle of the blade to the longitudinal plane of the ripper section (Fig. 4).

In order to get that variant of the "game" that was discussed at the beginning (as many movements as possible at low speeds of posting), one must strive to obtain the minimum value of the angle λ1. We achieve this by changing the angle λ - and, if necessary, in the body of the "fish", closer to the tail, we will melt grooves that will give this body greater plasticity and reduce the angle - if the plastic from which the ripper is made is too elastic. Let us clarify that underweight head will increase the angle λ1. Many adjust the rippers by trimming the tail - as shown in fig. 5 .

Such an alteration in our case is undesirable. We will melt (as can be seen from the figure) the grooves of a spirit lamp or a lighter heated on a flame with wire (the devices for burning wood showed themselves well with such alterations).

Such grooves (Fig. 6) contribute to the "game" that has already been discussed. It will not be superfluous to clarify that not all ripper models are suitable for such alterations. The most common model of the Shadow ripper must be recognized as the best initial option. After setting up the ripper, it must be stored in a special box, but in such a way that the items stored with it do not have a significant effect on the ripper's body.

And as the main component of success - slow wiring!

I. Astanov

"Sport Fishing No. 4 - 2005"

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An article from the site " Kaliningrad fishing club"

When choosing a ripper, not the price should be the determining factor, but several key parameters. This is the length of the ripper itself and the hook of the jig head, the width, the installation of the tail fin, the softness or rigidity of the material.

The first selection criterion is dimensions. Most often, fishermen use medium-sized 15-centimeter rippers. But before buying the bait, it is advisable to inspect, feel. The material should be so soft that the tail of the ripper hangs sadly in an upright position. Some manufacturers took to heart the problem of the softness of the ripper so much that they began to make it from a material with the consistency of barely set jelly. This lure will work great! However, its service life is short, since it has a low resistance to the teeth of predatory fish. In addition, it slides off the jig head with an energetic cast. Such baits need to be bought with a margin.

A very large 15-20 cm ripper usually does not require touch-ups. Its caudal fin is usually so large and heavy that, swaying to the sides, it additionally imparts an oscillatory movement to the entire lure. This is especially tempting for fish if the body of the bait is wide and flattened laterally. This is how every ripper designed for pike, catfish, walleye and perch should work. There is also no need to shorten the body of a large ripper, since such a lure can be equipped with one large hook or rig on a jig head with one or two trebles.

The second criterion for evaluating a ripper when buying in a store is the width and installation of its tail fin. The caudal fin should be as wide as possible. Approach a circle in shape, rather than an elongated ellipse. In good rippers, the plane of the tail is located almost perpendicular to the axis of the bait. For the worst, it is at an angle of about 45 °. The theory that rippers with such a slanted tail are better for free fall fishing is wrong. Because, plunging, the ripper floats along its axis, as well as when swiping horizontally.

The third parameter of the ripper that deserves attention is its length. At the hook of the jig head, the length (counting from the base of the head) should not be less than half, more than 2/3, of the length of the bait. In other words, the hook of the jig head should protrude from the back of the ripper in front of the tail constriction. The problem is most often a too short hook. This can be corrected by "biting off" the head of the rubber lure. At the same time, the ripper should not be excessively shortened (for example, by half), as this may impair the performance of the lure.
Sooner or later, fans of games have a question about pumping a hero, gold in aika will be an excellent help to a novice player.

lovers fishing with the use of spinning, vibrotails are actively used, which look like soft artificial bait. Once in the water surface, the vibrotail imitates the movements of the fry, creating the noise and vibration necessary to attract the attention of a predator.

The variety of artificial lures on the shelves of specialized stores can confuse even the most experienced angler. AND

That is why, when choosing, it is worth considering the following details first of all:

1. Color range.
2. Vibrotail size.;
3. Equipment method.
4. How efficient and workable is the tail blade.

Choosing a bait

Vibrotails go on sale in 2 forms:

Shad

It has a fairly wide part of the body, which makes it possible to show an intense game. This type of vibrotail is designed for fishing in water bodies with no or minimal current. Wide-bodied silicone will become an indispensable attribute for catching a large predator.

Long

Narrow shape designed for extreme ease of rigging and low windage. The narrow-bodied bait perfectly copes with the task of attracting a predator in reservoirs with a strong current.

A significant degree of influence on the number of pike bites is exerted by the size of the bait and the level of mobility of the tail blade. The small size of the tail makes it possible to play quickly due to the frequent vibrations produced in the water surface.

Large specimens show slower wiring, but much more power. In an attempt to increase the speed of oscillation of the tail blade, manufacturers began to make cuts at the boundaries of the body and tail sections. Sometimes notches are made for the same purpose in the manufacture of a product.

When choosing a silicone fish in a specialized store, you should carefully examine the quality of the products. To do this, the fish is taken by the circumference of the head and rises with the tail blade up. It is necessary to move the bait slightly from side to side and study in detail the degree of tail deviation in both directions.

The high quality product performs identical deflections on induced vibrations, which guarantees stable operation at any winding speed. Lures that have slight irregularities in the identity of the deviations of the tail can be modified at home. To do this, you must first heat the nail and make small indentations in the blade.

After completing the work, you should re-test for quality.

What colors does the predator prefer?

For successful pike fishing, it is equally important to choose the right shade of artificial bait. An ideal choice of colors is possible only by experience, and for each reservoir a separate shade will be catchy.

Fishermen with extensive experience distinguish the most catchy tones of silicone lures:

1. yellow shade the main part of the body with the presence of a red back (occasionally black) - very effective with high pike activity. Widely used when fishing in the early morning.
2. Mother of pearl lure with a blue back- the most catchy when fishing on bright sunny days with the presence of a minimum current in the reservoir.
3. Mother-of-pearl vibrotail with black back - will attract the attention of a fanged predator on windy, rainy days.
4. Pearlescent ripper with bright red back– works great even with low activity of the fish.
5. Artificial fish with yellow sequins and is widely used during sunset hours.
6. A shade called motoroil designed for fishing in waters with a dark bottom surface. Silicone fish perfectly copes with the task of attracting the attention of pike at any temperature of the water.

Lure Mounting

It is possible to increase the catchability of the bait to a large extent with the correct installation. It is very important to avoid common mistakes that will affect the wiring. For example, if you use a jig head with a long forearm of a hook or a too large sinker in fishing, an artificial fish will not be able to carry out an easy, enticing wiring.

If you use an offset hook and sinker (eared), then the number of bites will increase significantly.

The main options for mounting the ripper:

1. The use of a jig head of a rigid type with a hook cast in lead mass. The most important part of the process is matching the head size category and silicone mold. As soon as the sting of the hook comes out near the dorsal fin, baiting should be done. This method has a significant drawback. If it is necessary to change the mass of the equipment, the bait is removed from the sting of the jig head and rebaited onto a separate hook. In the course of this task, it is possible to seriously destroy the inside of the silicone fish.
2. The second mounting method is gaining more and more popularity among modern anglers. The bait is flexible attached to an offset-type hook with a turtle sinker. By choosing the right offset hook, you can easily replace the sinker thanks to the winding ring. A huge advantage is the ability to make the bait non-hooking. To do this, you need to bring out only a small part of the sting of the hook. A similar installation is actively used in the implementation of pike fishing in reservoirs with abundant vegetation and the presence of a large number of burrowed places under water.
3. The third option is the implementation of a movable type of equipment. This variety makes it possible to experiment with hooks. When hunting in a clean area of ​​​​a reservoir, you should attach a vibrotail to a tee, which will significantly increase catchability. In the case when the length of the ripper is greater than the size of the hook, then you can connect the tee and the winding ring using an ordinary wire extension.

installation of a vibrotail on an offset hook

By purchasing a similar type of vibrotail, you can count on a high level of bites even with a weak pike activity.

When choosing a mounting method for fishing in a new reservoir, it is recommended to take the mobile method as a basis; in well-known areas of the water area, the use of the second method will be ideal.

What models are considered the most catchy?

Domestic bait of soft type, having a length of 71 mm. The body of the silicone fish is endowed with holes and cutouts, which are necessary when mounting hooks.

The cost of a set of products (in the amount of 5 pieces) is in the range of 140-160 rubles.

A popular ripper with a length of 85 mm. Silicone fish in practice showed excellent wiring, which lures even a passive predator. Given the serious size of the bait, it is mainly used for hunting trophy specimens. The vibrotail releases the aromas of squid and fried garlic.

The cost of a set of products is estimated at 160-180 rubles.

A vibrotail of an American manufacturer, endowed with an additional fin, which only improves the attractiveness of the wiring. The game being played is able to attract the attention of a pike that is at a great distance. The bait is produced in length no more than 12 cm and is used for catching trophies.

The cost of the product does not exceed 140 rubles per set.

Edible type bait, available in length 76.99 mm. Designed for catching medium and large fish. The ripper can be used when fishing in reservoirs with abundant aquatic vegetation. Various mounting methods are possible.

The cost of the kit is in the range of 250-290 rubles.

Tackle for fishing

Tackle for catching a predator is selected taking into account the following criteria:

1. rod– high quality spinning rod (ultralight) with access rings and a sensitive tip. The recommended blank length is 3.5 meters, which will allow casting over long distances. Test characteristic 5-30 grams.
2. Coil- inertialess type, with maximum power. The spool size should not be less than 2000. A built-in friction brake is required.
3. fishing line- the ideal would be to purchase a braid that does not contribute to stretching and copes well with any type of wiring. Section diameter - 0.12-0.18 mm. The use of a monofilament is impractical due to advanced degree elongation under heavy load.
4. Hooks- with a sharp sting. It is recommended to purchase products from trusted manufacturers.

Technique for catching pike on vibrotails

As experience shows, the fanged predator shows an active interest in slow wiring. When implementing a stepped game, it is recommended to connect a uniform animation between the phases of silicone lifting from the bottom surface and the phases of free fall. By connecting uniform animation to the game, the ripper produces slow motion in the horizontal plane.

To achieve maximum naturalness, you should carefully select the size category of the silicone fish and the hook in the head area. These characteristics must match. In an effort to make the movements as slow and realistic as possible, you should select sinkers of a small mass, otherwise the weight of the weight will make it difficult for the bait to go along the bottom surface and is unlikely to arouse the interest of a predator.

The main part of pike bites usually falls on the period of even play in a horizontal position, in the intervals when the bait falls to the bottom surface, the interest of the fanged one fades away.

Despite the fact that the predator loves slow motion animation, you should never give up the experiment and try different ways wiring. As you know, fish have their own preferences in each reservoir, so a universal technique simply cannot exist.

1. Taking into account the preferences of fish according to the seasons, it is worth choosing the appropriate shades of artificial bait. For example, in early spring, it is advisable to offer a pike a natural-colored ripper with the presence of some irritating element (red or orange spots on the body). In hot, sultry weather, the water acquires a cloudy color, which makes it difficult for a predator to notice nondescript natural tones. In summer, it is recommended to use baits of the brightest shades. In addition to seasonal preferences, you should carefully monitor the degree of activity of the fish. To increase attention and level of interest, you should gradually change the natural tones of the ripper to annoying colors.
2. Quite often, when fishing for pike, vibrotails are damaged. However, there are absolutely no reasons for frustration, since the main feature of silicone is the possibility of its melting at elevated temperatures. And in such a state, the product can be given its original shape, add some fragments for the experiment and restore any damaged area on the body of a small fish. In order to carry out restoration work, you can use a soldering iron or an ordinary lighter.

There are no predator baits that are suitable for all fishing occasions. There are anglers who prefer only one method of fishing or certain lures. I won't argue about shortcomings or the merits of some of them, but I will try to tell you about personal experience, and if it will be useful to someone in a fair fight between fisherman and fish, then good luck to you!

There are main types silicone bait - twister, ripper andvibrotail,. Lures made of silicone frogs, worms , squid and others I consider I will not be in this article.

vibrotail

vibrotail: lure by sizes and a shape repeating a fish (fry) Figure 1-4. The length can be from 1.6 to 33 centimeters. Colors as well great amount and many options can be offered, up to unimaginable colors. Personally, in my experience, this is more likely to come across fishing than fish. Although I don’t argue, there are situations when, for example, replacing a white vibrotail with yellow, there is immediately a bite in the same place where you just whipped water with white bait to no avail, although form and the size of these baits are the same absolutely. Or such a subtlety as the black back of the lure. It happens, replacing the bait, say, purely yellow color, on the same yellow, but with backrest black, brings a bite. But I would not advise you to strive to ensure that you have dozens of vibrotails of the same shape, but different in color, in your box. Of course, over time, the method mistakes and samples, you will select the necessary set for yourself, which will be well suited to your specifics in fishing, but for starters, I advise you to take only the basic sizes and colors: P

White with black back;

White

; Yellow with black back

Yellow

Sizes - 5, 7 and 9 centimeters. It is good if there are inclusions of sparkles in the white vibrotail.

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Perhaps the most important element on which the catchability of a vibrotail depends is the heel figure 5, located approximately 45 degrees to the body of the lure. from form andthe size of the heel strongly depends on the frequency andquality of fluctuations (play) arising during the posting of the bait. Thanks to this game (fluctuations). Because of this, the bait received the name vibrotail.P

Drawing by 5

There are many types of vibrotails in fishing stores, and when buying them, pay special attention to form and heel size is very important. Than the heel is more big and round, so it it will be better to play (work). If you buy a vibrotail, then Also pay attention to the quality of the silicone (material) from which it is made, that is, how plastic and soft the silicone is, the softer and more plastic the silicone is, the better it will play. This is also very important, because if you have a well-matched silicone, heel size and shank shape, you do not have to rotate the reel handle at high speed to give the shank min. the speed at which it will begin to play, i.e., will receive vibrations. With the correct selection of these parameters, you will be able to conduct a working vibrotail at a minimum speed. Slow wiring of the bait, even a lethargic and well-fed predator, will unbalance much faster than a fish rushing somewhere at all times. Such min. wiring is especially relevant in the post-spawning period of time, when the predator is sick (weakened) and cannot actively hunt for fish.P

If we talk about the types of wiring, we can recommend the following

1.Step

2. Uniform with smooth pulls - without sharp shocks and jerks

3. Uniform with a slight tremor, when you kind of push the bait with the tip of the rod, while the tip oscillation amplitude should be approximately 4-7 cm;

Whatever type of wiring you choose, its speed should be medium or slow.

A good result is the modernization of the vibrotail, that is, changing their geometry by trimming the abdomen (Figure 6) or the front part of the vibrotail. Undercut belly gives vibrotaillow frequency play andrunability. I achieved the greatest catches with such vibratory hooks in the post-spawning period of time, when the predator was sick (was weakened), and did not chase large fish. I used vibrotails about 7 cm long. with a cropped belly, mounting them on 11gr. jig head. The wiring was slow, while the vibrotail literally crawled along the bottom. As a result, bites followed one after another, and the pike took such vibrotails with good activity, while my friend was not far whipping water on the same baits, but with uncut bellies, and things were going worse than ever, while I pulled out the pike 2 - 4kg each .. At my request, he switched to clipped vibrotails and his bites went no worse than my skill. But this is a separate episode, but during the pre-winter zhorsuch pruning does not have such a strong advantage and standard vibotails can be used with success. Can cut off both the belly and the front part of the vibrotail. Such a pruning perch very much attracts, although the pike will not remain indifferent.

If you have a jig head with a not very long forearm of the hook or the vibrotail itself is quite large, then I recommend putting an additional three-way figure 6. This will greatly increase the chances of catching a predator and greatly reduce the likelihood that the heel of the bait will not be torn off during a blank bite, after which, Of course, you will have to throw out the vibrotail. This is especially evident when fishing for pike. If installing an additional threesome is not enough, then you can put several of them, setting them on separate leashes. But you shouldn’t get too carried away with this, since the vibrotail can turn into some kind of monster, strewn with hooks sticking out in all directions. At the same time, we must not forget that if you are fishing in a shallow place, and even with grass, every extra hook will catch the grass, which will also create great inconvenience while fishing. Or another option when you are fishing in a snag, where pike and pike perch are mainly standing, extra hooks will greatly increase the chance of a blind hook, and you will most likely have to say goodbye to the vibrotail, and if this happens often, it is expensive. When fishing for pike, I often put an additional tee, especially since, as a rule, the pike takes the bait across, and with this installationempty bites andreunions are extremely rare.P

Most likely, everyone saw on sale and used tubes of super glue. So, if before you slide the front part of the vibrotail onto the jig head and drop a drop of super glue on both sides of the seat and hold for a few seconds. by pressing the vibrotail, you will immediately get rid of 2 problems. 1-after several casts, you will not have to correct the vibrotail that has come off the jig head and 2, the most important thing is that when hooked on grass and underwater debris, the bait will not slip and tear in the head part with a hook. With this glue, if desired, cuts and tears from the teeth of a predator can be sealed on the bait.

Figure 6

twister

Twister- the bait is a spindle-shaped body and a flat tail in the form of a question mark, there are 1 or 2 such tails (Figure 7). 8. Color combinations and sizes are also varied, as in the previous case with vibrotails. twister is attached in the same way as a vibrotail on a jig head, but it can also be used in combination with turntable or oscillating lure, fixing it on the tee of the lure. Such mounting options for 2 lures gives very good results. You can also mount twister on a separate small leash above the spinner, fasten it todouble, triple or single, hook.

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Ripper

Ripper- it's a mixture twister and vibrotail: vibrotail heeland the fusiform body of the twister figure9. 10.. It is used as a separate bait, and all of the above about vibrotails, heel shape, the size, color, and quality of the silicone it's made of also applies to rippers.

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jig heads

jig heads: there are many varieties jig heads, several of them are shown in Figure 11--14. With the help of different shapes of jig heads, you can give a different game to baits. Some jig heads make with such unusual shapes that it is extremely difficult to guess how the bait will behave with it. I tried a lot various kinds jig heads and stopped at the jig heads shown in figures 11,13,14. Why these particular ones If I have to fish at great depths, I use the jig head shown in Figure 11. Such a jig head, weighing 15 grams, sinks rather quickly and, due to its configuration, is not carried away by the current as quickly as many others, in addition to everything, it has one more plus if the bait runs into some kind of obstacle (snags, etc.), then it, due to the heavily loaded front of the head, rolls over the obstacle and most of the deaf hooks can be avoided. A small petal from a turntable is often placed under such a head, which creates additional vibrations during wiring and has a good effect on the bite. The jig head shown in Figure 13 behaves well with any style of retrieval and with the same weight as the jig head in Figure 11, it does not go down so quickly and can be driven very accurately, controlling the course with a spinning rod in any horizon of the water. The jig head in Figure 14 meets the same conditions, but I use such jig heads, weighing 6-8 grams, for small baits 6-8 cm long.

The jig head in Figure 13 has another very big plus, if you use stepped wiring with lowering the bait to the bottom, then it becomes at an angle of 45 degrees to the bottom. As a result, if you have ripper or a vibrotail, reminds that the fish has stopped and digs at the bottom in search of food, and this excites the predator very strongly. At the same time, the bait does not fall on its side and can be in this position for quite some time. for a long time, unlike other jig heads that almost immediately fall on their side and the bait just lies on the bottom.

Jig heads in Figure 13. 14. performed well and in grassy and in shallow waters. The grass does not cling to them so much, and in many cases, with a more or less sharp jerk, the grass simply flies off them.

The jig head is spherical in shape, drawing 12, and similar ones, in my opinion, do not meet the qualities that I wrote about above, so I rarely use them.

I make jig heads weighing 6, 8, 11, 15, 17 and 21 gr., in my opinion, this is the best set, suitable for almost any fishing conditions with jig heads. Depending on thecurrent speed, wind, places of fishing, depth and other one or another jig head is taken, but of course with the expectation that the bait does not drip the bottom or floats with a strong current on the surface.

Very often on store shelves you can see jig heads painted in various colors ( yellow Red, white, and so on). I will not dispute, but in my opinion, this does not affect the catchability of the bait in any way, but only increases its cost.

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In conclusion, I want to say that I myself prefer rippers and vibrotails, and for long years which I catch on these lures, confidence in their catchability, with the right combination of gear and appropriate wiring, only increases for me, but there are times when you return empty and somewhat disappointed from fishing, you still always hope that next time you will be lucky, after all, it doesn’t matter what baits and tackle you buy and no matter how you prepare for the trip, the element of luck on fishing is simple

- one of the most popular among spinners when it comes to equipping a variety of silicone lures. Articulated jig fishing helps to maximize the play potential of silicone. So, let's see how different types of soft baits behave with such a flexible rig. We will find out what possibilities this equipment has, what subtleties should be taken into account when equipping baits on a hinge.

First, let us briefly recall what a hinged mount is, for those who are not in the subject. This is a movable (articulated hitch) sinker and hook. The sinker in the hinge is an eared sinker, cheburashka. IN last years- these are not just “cheburashkas” with fixed mounting rings, but. The hook can be very different: single with an enlarged ring, ordinary single, offset, double, sometimes even a triple hook. And now, by inserting the hook ring into a wire loop and collecting the sinker, we get a hinged installation.

If you have the old version and the ears are non-separable, then there are a number of solutions on how to connect a hook with them, to form the same hinge. You can easily put the double hook on the eye of the hinge. You can use to connect the hook and sinker with a winding ring or some kind of wire link. You can release the hook ring on the fire, unbend it a little, put sinkers on the loop, and bend it back.

So, what gives us a jig mounting in the form of a hinge? Of course - mobility! First of all, when compared with, the articulated mount gives the lure more freedom of movement.

Let's take a comprehensive look at the advantages and disadvantages of the articulated mount compared to its main competitor, the rigid jig head.

Benefits of hinge mounting:

- Mobility. The bait plays not only with its active elements, but also with the whole body.

- The ability to use the buoyancy of the bait material as an interesting effect when the silicone becomes vertical above the bottom. This imitates a feeding fry, or other food swarming at the bottom. For this to work, it is important not to overload the bait with a heavy hook, but to use lighter series.

- Increased casting distance. Installation, as it were, develops, the bait flies after the sinker. As a result, the whole structure sails less and flies further.

- Possibility to create a rig with a reduced risk of hooking. The hinge allows the use of offset hooks, which.

- The swivel joint allows you to more freely change the installation format, varying the weight of the sinker and the shape, size of the hook.

Disadvantages of hinged mounting:

- The hinge and its freedom of movement of the lure is not always beneficial with some types of silicone (we will return to this later).

- If a regular open hook is used, then, on the contrary, a hinged mount is more prone to hooks than a regular jig head, which, elementarily, is easier to jump over an obstacle.

As you can see, there are many more advantages and they are more critical. So, it's no wonder why articulated jig mounting is so popular.

Now let's look at how they combine, how they play on a hinge Various types and molds of silicone baits.

Vibrotail on hinged mounting. This type of bait is most ambiguously combined with hinged mounting. A lot here depends on the shape of the ripper's body. If the vibrotail is of the “shad” type, with a fairly tall body, then only a hinge with a double hook is appropriate.

Well, or sometimes you can even deploy a vibrotail with a high flattened body sideways and equip it with an offset.

Narrow-bodied vibrotails allow equipment different types hooks. When you need to fully use the vibrations of the entire body of the bait, to irritate a passive predator, then the hinged installation of a vibrotail is even more appropriate than a jig head.

So, I think, I have covered the topic of use with various forms of edibles quite widely. If you still use only jig heads, then you should think about and reconsider your arsenal. I am not advocating to abandon jig heads in favor of a hinge. In no case. But, to dilute, to use both types of installation, depending on the conditions, of course, is worth it.