Fishing for pike on Meps turntables and spoons: theory and practice

Speaking of spinning fishing, a logical chain “spinning-pike-spoon-bait-Meps” is involuntarily built in my head. It is the pike that is the main trophy of mid-latitude spinners, it is the spinner that is a universal lure for the toothy in most situations, it is the Mepps spinners and spoons that are the most popular spinners among anglers. According to the observations of the author of the article, almost every spinning player has French spinners Meps in his arsenal. This is especially true
of turntables – their choices Mepps wider than
kolebalok… Spinning lures Mepps often save the most difficult fishing, when even the famous wobblers and silicone are silent. Meps turntables are deservedly popular among anglers. This is due to the fact that they are easier to master than wobblers and silicone baits, and the catchability with proper feeding is not worse. The price / quality ratio is optimal. Each lure is assembled on quality components that are carefully selected and fitted to each other.

It is interesting! Mepps is the only manufacturer of fishing products that only produces lures.

Choosing the original!

Important! In recent years, Chinese goods have taken over the world, and spinning lures are no exception. And even more so such a tidbit as Mepps spinners. It is important to understand that Chinese replicas will be caught, but only at the most “hot” time, when the fish will grab a stone. This fact applies to a greater extent in turntables, more or less high-quality copies of the oscillating Mepps syclops catch not much worse than the original.

A short educational program on how to distinguish the original Meps from a fake:

1. Price . A real “Frenchman” cannot cost 50 rubles under any circumstances, only on the forums.
2. Design features and quality of components :
   1. It is a well-known fact that the original Meps have an impressive thickness of the collar on which the petal rotates, approximately equal to the thickness of petal # 1.
   2. In the bow of the fastening ring, the original has 1.5 turns in a twist on the axis , for the Chinese 2-3 or more.
   3. Petals, shafts, clamps are made of stainless non-ferrous materials , fakes almost always have impurities, which guarantees rust, spread in the weight of the same model and, most importantly, lure malfunctions.
   4. The accessories of the Chinese women are of the lowest quality – anchors, rings, clamps, beads and even the edge. The originals have all the components of excellent quality.
   5. The wire is always matte in originals , and often silver in fakes.
3. Build quality . In copies, stamping and build quality is poor. A lot of notches, the petals are often not symmetrical, they stop when rotated with a finger, the tee gets stuck in the fastening ring.
4. Painting – colors and quality of the coating . The quality of the coating is terrible for the Chinese, they always save on this. The paint is easily scraped off with a finger and peeled off on the sand during wiring. Replica stickers for Black Fury, Syclops, Aglia Longue Redbo and others peel off easily even in cold water.
5. Marking . The stamping of the original petals is carried out on high-quality equipment, therefore all the inscriptions indicating the brand and model of the spinner are clear, everything is blurry and indistinct in the copies.
6. Weight . In the originals, each model of the spinner has a clear weight, the spread is minimal. Replicas are all of different weights, even within the same model and the same color.
7. Decoy game . The most important factor, but it can only be tested on a body of water. The Chinese zakosy under Meps almost always differ in their game from the eminent French, if, of course, they have such in general.

Original French (right) and Chinese replica on Meps (left) [/ caption] https://youtu.be/PbYXmtiQgaE

The best Meps spinners for pike fishing on lakes and rivers

The main parameter, from which it is worth starting from when choosing a Meps spinner for pike fishing. The range of French spinning lures is based on three types of petals: aglia, comet, aglia longue.
Petal shape [/ caption] https://youtu.be/fz5gylrCacA

Aglia – works almost independently

Aglia (Colorado) is the widest and most stubborn lure, its use is justified where there is little or no current. Lakes, bays, floodplains, reservoirs. And also when fishing on a slow current for demolition, in cases where maximum vibration is required at a minimum speed of retrieval at relatively shallow depths.
Size range Aglia Meps [/ caption] On rivers with a slow flow, it can also be used, contrary to popular belief, aglia is good at the slowest wiring – it starts up quickly and does not malfunctions even with flails for underwater vegetation. Very well felt in the hand, always “alive” and seducing even a passive predator. Pike size
from 3 to 5 number… It is selected based on the fishing conditions. It is worth noting that Aglia works best on a uniform drive, it itself selects the speed and angle of rotation depending on the flow rate and feed angle. It is better to select the required depth by changing the speed of the wire, the size of the spoon and, if necessary, the form factor for long or comet.
The standard range of colors includes 4 types – silver, brass, copper and black. https://youtu.be/vZxFdQrzv0s Also with an aglia-shaped petal, Meps has the following series, some of which are suitable for pike fishing:

1. Mepps Aglia Decoree . The same lineup, the same colors, only with the application of multi-colored dots on the surface.
2. Aglia Spinflex . “Pinwheel jig”. Equipped with a twister and removable jig heads. And the size and weight are selected based on the conditions of catching and the size of the alleged predator. Works both horizontally and vertically. It can be used both as a jig bait on a standard step and as an aglia type spinner. It collects the bottom pike on a wiring of the “raise the mud from the bottom by blows of the petal on the bottom”. Any weight. The standard from Meps is 10-14-17 grams.
3. Mepps Aglia Fluo . A series of lures that helps out in the most difficult conditions. Poor visibility of water (cloudy, suspension of sand and clay), great depth, cloudy and rainy weather. The acidic and fluorescent colors evoke the basest senses in pike and other predators. At a time when other standard colors are simply lost in the water column. Particularly good is the “Fospho” color (white in the photo). Pike sizes from 2 to 4.
4. Flying the C Aglia . A turntable with a heavy core, very long range. It holds the stream well and is suitable for fishing in the deepest places, and all this in combination with a stubborn petal of the Aglia type. You can get pike from riverbed edges, deep pits and pits. Weight 10 and 15 grams – optimal for pike.
5. Mepps Aglia-E . Additional decor is a tee lure. Used in muddy water. For pike 9 and 13 grams.
6. Musky Killer . Pinwheel on an aglia petal, weight 15 grams. Maskinong is a pike. That is, the spoon was originally created for a toothed one. Gorgeous hydroacoustics, strong vibrations. Requires appropriate tackle, but collects a predator from a long distance. Woolen brushes slow down the speed of the turntable while increasing its actual size. This is very useful when fishing with a toothed fish that loves the imposing wiring of bulky lures.
7. Aglia Long Cast . Heavy bait for the deepest and widest areas. Very long range. For pike, 8, 12 and 17 grams are the most versatile. Under the vast waters of 24 grams.

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Comet (Black Fury) – all-rounder for currents and calm waters

Mepps Comet is a versatile petal and versatile application. Very stable work on the current, good for fishing in the middle layers of the water area. Does not crash when hitting underwater obstacles and instantly starts up. 3-5 numbers for pike. The main colors are cross-cutting for all meps.

Black Fury is a successful combination of a “comet” petal and a wealth of colors imitating various underwater animals – from fry (minnows, minnows, roach) to frogs, tadpoles and insects. Allows you to fish the water area in a fan-like manner – the lure works both upstream, upstream and across the stream.

Aglia longue – we will hit the rapids with killer baits …

Aglia Long with a willow petal is used on the strongest streams and when fishing against the stream. The size 1+ – 3 was excellent for pike. It works stably in calm water with uniform animation.
Variations of Meps Long that can be used on pike:

1. Aglia Long Rainbow – colorful stickers shine seductively under water, especially in the glare of the sun’s rays. Sometimes it’s a plus, sometimes it’s a minus. But you need to have a couple of these in the size of 2-3.
2. Aglia Long Heavy . Long with a weighted core. Very long-range rotator for processing large and deep waters.
3. Mepps Giant Killer . Heavy long turntables, weight 35 grams. Bright, stubborn, noticeable in the water and on the counters of fishing shops). Very expensive, around 700 rubles. Such a spinner is good for fishing deep-water pits. But such pits are often clogged. Therefore, we recommend changing the powerful tee to a more delicate one with a thin Ovner wire, which will allow you to unbend the hook on the hook and not lose your expensive rotator. It doesn’t fly very well, but it’s usually not required.

Anything is different – everything is tasty

But not only the successful trio of aglia-comet-aglia long can seduce a toothed tooth. Other successful models work for pike:

1. Mepps XD . Inline spinner allows you to fish in the strongest current. For pike – grass, the third number is good in the weight of 7 grams.
2. Mepps Lusox is a front-loaded rotary bar with replaceable weight. Works great for pike in all sizes 0-3 sizes. You can fish pits, eyebrows, difficult terrain – the petal continues to rotate even when it falls, thanks to the edge on the tee and the special shape of the petal. Allows jigging along the bottom.
3. Mepsian tandems ( Tandem Pike, Tandem Trout ) are massive turntables that can be set to a variety of movements using the movements of the rod and varying the speed of retrieval.

The French manufacturer also produces many different modifications of the turntables – various colors, options for weight, equipping with various flies, edges, etc. But these are already variations on the theme, they are not so, in fact, and are needed for the pike. It is rather catching a fisherman, not a fish.

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Meps jibs for pike

Mepps Syclops (Meps Cyclops) – an amazing oscillator in its catchability and versatility. The manufacturer himself states that if the spinning player needs to choose one bait for catching a predator, then it should be the cyclops. https://youtu.be/gf6WCN-oIgY For pike the best sizes 1-3. It flies destructively, but requires a powerful tackle with a test margin. It has an interesting profile and shape, which allows the oscillating lure to work at a variety of speeds. But still, the main one for pike is uniform lazy with failures to fall. On the current it works well across the stream or against the stream, but practically at a complete stop of the wiring or at the minimum speed. Keeps the given wiring horizon well. In stagnant water, this allows you to quickly process a vast area both inland and in breadth using the fan-shaped method. You can animate as evenly,and a step / pause, if the water area allows.

Cyclops Variations

It is worth mentioning separately the most famous variation of the Mepsian Cyclops:
Mepps Syclops S-Light . A lightweight option for fishing in shallower waters. Works well in the spring on flooded floodplain lakes, as well as in the summer on underwater vegetation. Vibration, acoustics – on top. Recommended for standing water for fishing over nettles and along water lilies.
Numerous types of cyclops are also produced with different colors, weights, sizes and equipment, we note one hundred percent working: the Platinum Vert series, Fluo Orange, Fluo Chartreuse, Fluo Tiger, Phosphoresctnt.

Timber doodle – detachable Meps for pike in strong places

https://youtu.be/M5N4HKUbYEM It’s not the Meps who catch the pike, but the angler. But finding an approach to a capricious predator is easier if you have a set of high-quality baits in your arsenal.

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