How to choose and catch pike on ratlin: TOP-10 vibes for winter and summer fishing

Ratlins (they are also rattlins, rattlings, vibes, English, – rattlin, lipless crankbait, colloquial, – ratlers) – bladeless flat wobblers for spinning fishing, almost always contain a rattle. There are neutral buoyancy, but more often – sinking. They are used for winter and summer fishing for catching perch, zander and pike. Fishing for pike on rattling will be discussed in this material. Before choosing the top 10 best catchy ratliners for pike as of the end of 2019, let’s find out the main points that should be considered when choosing a ratling, tackle for it and the technique of spinning pike to vibes.

Characteristics of the Ratlins – a necessary educational program

Rattlin is a cross between a classic wobbler and a
cicada , although closer, of course, to the first. But the attachment point, as well as the behavior and wiring of the classic cicada and rattling are similar.
YAPADA VIB – cicada, shape is very similar to ratling [/ caption]
Classic lipless crankbait [/ caption] The rattlin has two differences from the classic wobbler – the absence of a shoulder blade and a mounting hole located on the back. This feature determines two main qualities of rattlin that distinguish it from a wobbler:

1. Due to the absence of a paddle, the bait strictly maintains the horizon set by the angler when navigating.
2. The lure has a high-frequency, small-amplitude play.

All vibes are equipped with a rattle – a ball or a set of balls, which attract a predator with an additional acoustic effect. https://youtu.be/Ocvh_WxRw2s

Pike fishing on rattlin in summer

What should be the summer tackle and equipment for fishing pike on rattlin

A stick for fishing with ratlings should be fast action, twitch direction, the jig rod can fall over the tip when fishing with large lures. Reel “meat grinder” 2000-2500 according to Shimano’s classification, or multiplier. It is desirable to have a cord in order to feel the lure well at long distances and great depths. Rattlins work well on a string leash. A rigid twist leash allows you to better feel the lure and make animations clearer. Plus an additional bonus – twisting protects the tackle from overlaps, ratlings are very prone to this unpleasant feature.

Application features: technique, tactics, wiring

Vibs are long-range lures, they have good flight qualities, which allows them to be thrown far away and to catch deep layers of the reservoir. This quality makes it possible to use ratlers for fishing pits, dumps, large water areas of the type of reservoirs, bays of large rivers. They work both when fishing from the shore and from a boat. Depending on the need, vibes can be animated in various ways, the most popular and universal ones:

1. Uniform . After casting, the wobbler is driven to the required depth within the limits set by the manufacturer and the reel rotates evenly. The pike often accepts just this – even, slow and monotonous play.
2. Search engine . The same uniform, but for the purpose of exploring an unfamiliar reservoir, the rattlin is driven to the required depth – we investigate the layer, then we drive it with a sharp movement into deeper layers – we investigate the layer, etc.
3. “Step” . A classic jig for pike, rattlin is carried out by stepped guidance along river dumps, at the junction of depths, along the edges. It is good if teals are present along the bottom with the formation of turbidity. Such guidance combines a uniform horizontal and vertical components, which enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of fishing. It practically looks like this – casting, deepening to the required horizon, wiring, a pause of 2-5 seconds, depending on the conditions and activity of the predator, again deepened in a circle.
4. “Wave” . A variation on the search engine and stepping theme. The Rattler is driven in waves, a very tempting pike drive. Practically achieved by varying the speed of rotation of the coil.
5. Micro twitch . To any of the postings listed above, add micro-feeds.
6. ” Boat option “. The tactic is as follows – the spinning player anchors on a shallow plateau, and makes a cast to a depth. Thus, the bait taps the entire length of the dump, gradually rising along the bottom.

How to catch pike with rattlin: feed, posting, video practice: https://youtu.be/dzUrTn6aszw https://youtu.be/iITPpG8alMQ

Pike fishing on rattlin in winter from ice

We strongly recommend that you make your first acquaintance with the ratlin in the warm season – watch the game, feel the bait and understand it. And only then try to catch pike and other predators with rattliners in the freeze-up.

In winter, silent ratlins are more often used. These are more optimal lures for passive fish. Models are selected that have their own play on the fall and rise. Due to their relatively smooth play, rattlins often have an advantage when fishing for pike over other lures with more active play. The animation is similar to the animation of the balance bar. Stretch – pause with falling play on slack – double toss – pause with falling, again on slack. The bite of the pike occurs during pauses, a little less often during the fall. https://youtu.be/HF4gSW90kMs

TOP-10 best ratlin for pike – choose universal catchy vibes for different conditions

“The best” is generally a rather subjective object, and even more so when choosing a bait. It is only possible to designate the most versatile and working ratlings that work on pike throughout the season and in most water bodies. But do not be limited to the proposed models, fishing loves experiment!

Weight, shape and appearance, geometry and size are selected based on the fishing conditions, the activity of the predator and its predilections in a particular body of water. For pike, heavy, wide and thick lures are most often used, but with some reservations —>

1. For the river, it is better to use a rattling rattlin with a narrow back, and for stagnant bodies of water with a wider and higher body.
2. If there are few bites, you can try to reduce the size of the rattlin. That will increase the number of perch, chub, asp in the by-catch.

Daiwa TD for river and bystrin [/ caption]
Yo Zuri Hardcore drum for reservoirs with a slow current [/ caption] Our TOP-10 catchy all-rounders for pike:

1. Daiwa TD Vibration 107s , 7.3 cm, 17.7 grams. A classic lure with a wide range of applications for pike. The deep-sea lure works in a depth range of 3-6 meters. Uniformity, step, wave – the best option for wiring. A very catchy long-range rattlin. The widest range of colors. Recommendations in this aspect are standard. For pure water we use naturals, the more turbid the water, the more acidic options are preferable. The price tag is 900-1000 rubles.
2. Yo-Zuri Duel Hardcore Vibe , 7 cm, 18 grams. Has a very sweeping game. Works on a step, a uniform. Keeps the given horizon well, which allows it to be used for trolling. The price is 1000-1100 rubles.
3. Rapala Clackin ‘Rap , 6 cm, 13 grams. Small but catchy kid. Perch is often in the by-catch, but this does not prevent it from being used purposefully for pike. Well, the price is relatively low 600-700 rubles.
4. Yo-Zuri 3DS Vibe , 6 cm, 14 grams. Ratlin for fishing depths of 1-2 meters, but collects pike from 3-4 meters, thanks to a powerful rattle and active play. The price tag is 700-800 rubles.
5. ZIP Baits Calibra , 60S and 75S, 6 and 7.5 cm, 10 and 16.5 grams respectively. Caliber is one of the best rattlins in our opinion. Flies like a bullet, catches wherever there is a fish. Very catchy for pike. Uniform with pauses, undulating wiring. When loaded with suspenders, it can dive to a depth of 6 meters or more. Even a beginner will master it. Price 1000+ rubles.
6. Grows Culture Calibra , 75mm, 16.5g. A quality replica of the model from Zip Bates. The noise is not so loud and strong, but it is quite enough to lure out the predator. We recommend purchasing for fishing difficult places where there is a high probability of hooks, since the original is not cheap. The wiring is slow along the bottom, wave-like, there are options for pulling with a rod with the subsequent exhausting of excess cord. The price is 250-300 rubles.
7. Megabass Vibration-X Rattle (with rattle) and Silent (silent model good for winter fishing), in several weights. Works on any wiring, very high quality manufacturing of all parts of the bait and the same coating. The price is not budgetary 1300-1500 rubles.
8. Kosadaka RAT Vib 65S , 65 mm, 13.4 grams. A budget copy of the previous model from Megabass. Rattlin model for summer and winter pike fishing. It goes deep quickly and keeps the given horizon. The wiring is a smooth step; on winter fishing, the animation of the view is used – undermining, free fall on pause. Due to the budget, it can be used to animate the view – striking along the bottom. The price is 300-400 rubles.
9. Evergreen Buzzer Beater , 7.2 cm, 18 grams, megarattling at the megapice price tag. There are three variations – noisy, quiet (suitable for fishing in winter), noisy, weighted with tungsten balls. Catchy, easy to operate. It holds the jet well, which is not typical for all rattlin. We use it in proven areas where the risk of snagging is minimal. Heavy and catchy. Wide range of colors. The real price tag very much depends on the exchange rate, in rubles about 1000+ rubles, not less. 
10. Chinese people . It may seem strange, but it was with the Chinese-made baits (as a counterbalance to the same Evergreen) that we gave one of the places in the top. These can be both copies of Japanese expensive wobblers, and self-sufficient original lures. The main advantage of this option is that you can purchase a large number of different rattlins for a small cost. Something will definitely work! The downside is that a wobbler that once earned may not have the same worker, albeit an identical fellow. They are offered in large quantities at foreign sites Aliexpress, Ebey and others. The price tag is 70 + rubles.

https://youtu.be/QRknuWcDzPk Despite the fact that rattlins are deprived of the attention of spinningists, it is worth noting that these lures are quite easy to learn and can be used even by beginners, since they accept the usual uniform guidance and forgive flaws in the fishing process.

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