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Fishing lures from the renowned Mepps company are ideal for catching the noble predators that inhabit the Siberian waters of the reserve. After landing by helicopter at the starting point of the route, many anglers begin to try fishing with various tackle. Spinner lures are often used during the rafting trip. from this manufacturer. What are the features and benefits of these fishing products?
Advantages and benefits of spinners
- The variety and unique designs of tackle are produced in collaboration with scientific institutes that study fish behavior.
- The steel composition from which the lures are made does not deform or oxidize.
- Each original Mepps spinner, presented in a wide assortment, does not snag, spins and oscillates perfectly.
- All spinners are manufactured using new, high-tech equipment, which gives them a beautiful appearance.
- The hooks are a special feature. To prevent the predator from escaping, they have hinged mounts.
- The spinners vibrate or rotate effectively, allowing you to catch substantial trophies with them.
The only drawback of the company's lures is the proliferation of Chinese counterfeits on the market. However, their lower price immediately gives them away. It's worth noting that the Chinese sometimes produce high-quality counterfeits that cost as much as the original. However, regardless of the counterfeit's appearance, your catch will be more significant when using genuine lures made by the company.
How to distinguish an original from a fake?
If you look at the Mepps spinner more closely, you can understand its manufacturer.
- The main difference is the petal clamps. The Chinese ones are made of a less durable material. When compressed, they can be bent with bare hands. The original Mepps spoon is made with a clamp made of strong wire that doesn't deform.
- Another difference is that fake lures are lighter in weight.
- Moreover, the originals are coated or have a company sticker that's impossible to remove. Meanwhile, the Chinese-made lures easily detach from their bases.
These are the differences between counterfeit and genuine Mepps fishing lures. Therefore, when purchasing lures, experts recommend carefully inspecting each one. Better yet, observe how the lure behaves in the water. A counterfeit will be immediately noticeable, as the genuine lure will only spin or oscillate in the water.
Final conclusions
Mepps produces high-quality spinners and spoons that will yield substantial catches of predators during trophy fishing trips. These lures have been used to catch large taimen, salmon, and grayling in the waters of the Putorana River, so every angler visiting the protected areas always has a variety of these lures.
Even if the Mepps spoon remained untouched, it's likely due to the abundance of trophies caught with similar products. After all, every angler has the right to choose their own lure, and sometimes no one wants to trade one spoon for another. Because the one they already use produces good catches.
