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Today, silicone lures have become extremely popular. They offer worthy competition to spinners (spinners, spoons, and weedless lures). Manufacturing technologies allow for the production of edible lures, which has a beneficial effect on the quality and quantity of catches during trophy fishing trips.
Models of various shapes, even the most miniature, are popular with Siberian predators. And the emergence of edible varieties of silicone lures is beneficial for catching the heaviest aquatic creatures.
Fishermen's arsenals are enriched with new tackle and lures almost daily. They are constantly being modernized, making their favorite hobby even more sophisticated and productive. Rafting trips allow them to practice new techniques, learn life hacks, and catch prized species such as char, taimen, and whitefish.
Today, many new spinning rod, bottom fishing, and rod rigs are available. Anglers are constantly pushing the boundaries. This has led to the development of micro or nano lures, trolling, and jigging. Other rigs include the Carolina rig, Tokyo rig, and much more.
What is Fishbait?
This name refers to a type of edible silicone lure manufactured in Japan. It's worth noting that they quickly gained immense popularity among anglers, as they can significantly increase the number of fish caught. This specially crafted rubber lure has become a favorite among many predators, not only in Russia but also worldwide.
Initially, Fishbait was produced as replicas, but now these lures have reached a new level. Today, edible silicone fish bait is available in any configuration, as well as in various shapes and models that imitate live bait, insects, larvae, and more.
How is the game played with this type of bait?
Since silicone lures don't have their own action, anglers must perform various retrieves. To achieve this, they use blanks and reels on spinning rods and fishing rods.
Moreover, silicone lures are excellent for catching substantial trophies in murky or fast-flowing rivers. It's worth noting that the use of Japanese edible silicone lures has already helped trophy tour and competition participants take top spots.
The wide range of colors available for Fishbait silicone lures allows you to choose the right models while rafting. The price is considered extremely affordable, so anglers visiting the Putorana Plateau routes often purchase them in large quantities for their trophy fishing trips. In fact, the price of a single piece is so low that even if a snag occurs, the angler loses small change.
With an articulated rig, the angler can animate the lure's movements freely, making it more realistic and reminiscent of the movement of a living organism.
A double-toss technique is popular with this type of rig. When the bait reaches the bottom, you need to make several rhythmic movements with your wrist. At this point, the silicone bait begins to move smoothly, sinking back to the bottom.
How to properly equip a fishbait
Fishermen most often use Cheburashka weights when using silicone lures. This is because when jigging, the head can interfere with proper casting, interfering with the lure's action.
It's best to use articulated mounting methods. They offer the following advantages:
- Easy, simple change of weights;
- The silicone bait works great with this type of connection.
- Carolina and Texas rigs are also popular. Just use a bullet for the sinker. It can lift off the bottom when twitched and then return to its original position. This makes the action more attractive to many predatory fish.
Using a drop shot also helps to create more realistic movement of the lure. After that, catching predators on the route becomes a matter of technique.
