It is better to catch a chub at dusk or even at night, then there is a chance to catch a really large prey. And the stronger the ripples on the water, the better the bite will be. But in the calm, according to fishermen, nibble is bad.
The best wobblers for a chub - a small size (up to 5-7 centimeters), with an active game. These are exactly what we collected in the top 10 of 2018. When compiling it, various profile sites and forums were studied, such as: Club of Wobbler Lovers, Fishing Club and Central Forum of Fishermen.
Our wobbler ratings: on a pike, on a zander, on a perch, on a chub.
10. Jackall Chico
This 4.4-centimeter Japanese wobbler belongs to the class Crank. Its body is made by hand, from balsa wood and thanks to this material the wobbler is notable for its density and good buoyancy. He responds well to any type of wiring, immediately starting to play. The crown and tees are made of stainless steel, which extends their life. The sides of the bait are made flat, which increases its visibility to predators.
Recommended Wiring Type: regular uniform or wiring with stops to manipulate the wobbler over clusters of plants, near which there is often fish.
Recommended colors: gold & black, hot tiger.
The average price is 480 rubles.
9. Lucky Craft Gen Goal
This funny-looking wobbler very accurately imitates one of the chub's favorite dishes - the swimming beetle. Despite its small size (3.5 cm), Crank is distinguished by its excellent flight qualities, which allows you to catch the most careful fish with it. The bait is equipped with two counterparts with points located upwards, this dramatically reduces the chance to catch a crank on snag, algae or bottom stones. The lineup has both floating and sinking models.
Desired wiring: jerky or uniform.
Desired colors: Purple Squid 200, Insect Brown 880 or Termo Blue 878.
How much is in Russia - 735 rubles.
8. Yo-Zuri L-minnow 44
One of the most popular wobblers for a minnow chub has a size of 4.4 cm. Although the price of bait is low, by its subtlety, it leaves behind many more expensive models. This sinking wobbler is made of durable and hard plastic, thanks to which the sharp teeth of predatory fish are not afraid of it. And thanks to the faceted ball located in the body, the bait creates a noise effect that attracts prey from afar.
Effective wiring technique: uniform, at an average pace.
Effective Coloring: F1167-C44 or F1167-M37.
The average cost is 465 rubles.
7. Lucky Craft Cra-Pea MR
This 4.4-cm wobbler from the Cra-Pea line of ultra-light baits was created to hunt rainbow trout in artificial ponds. Not only trout, but also chub, asp and rudd are very good at biting small bait. Due to the weight of 6.2 grams, the wobbler can be thrown far even in windy weather.
Best wiring method: uniform, stop & go.
Preferred color: Kanumura, Blackko, Ore Gold Clear.
The average price is 780 rubles.
6. IMA Square Bill
This seemingly unremarkable 5.5-centimeter wobbler on shallow rifts produces very active vibrations. And at medium and high wiring speeds, he begins to lean left and right, thanks to the fiberglass blade. And this is “not a bug, but a feature”, which makes IMA Square Bill the coveted prey for the chub.
Optimum wiring: uniform fast either at medium speed over the water surface, or at a shallow depth (up to half a meter).
The optimal color of the bait: SQ-009, SQ-002.
On average, it costs 1150 rubles.
5. Incubator Drop
A catchy floating wobbler, on which the chub is well caught both in calm water and in boiling rapids. Almost all fishermen appreciated the flight characteristics of the 3.8-centimeter model, which in its miniature size weighs 7.9 grams. For sound effects, three balls are placed in a special chamber. Their mixing creates a vibrating effect that attracts predatory fish.
The complete clone of this Japanese wobbler is Kosadaka Boxer.
What wiring technique to choose: uniform, at medium speed.
Painting Options: ACC3105, DSB3110, DSN3085.
You can buy for 905 rubles.
4. Smith Camion
The advantage of this 3.2-centimeter floating bait is an active and attractive game that will make even a passive predator attack. On Smith Camion it is very good to catch a chub on the rifts and in small rivers. The range includes both shallow (SR) and deep-sea (DR) models with a depth of 0.8 m and 1.8 m, respectively.
Wiring Method: Stop & Go, uniform.
Colors for the chub: 28, 30.
Cost: 1045 rubles.
3. ZipBaits Rigge 56
Wobbler of the most popular size (5.6 cm) in the Zip Baits line. He showed himself perfectly in catching most of the river predatory fish - pike, perch, asp, and, of course, the chub. There are sinking and floating versions and suspenders on sale. A feature of the wobbler is the shape of the body, in cross section in the form of an inverted triangle. Thus, it reflects light from three planes.
Best Wiring Method: active twitching, in which the reflective bait system is best revealed.
Preferred colors: 820R, 840R, 513R.
Price: 1130 rubles.
2. Pontoon 21 Crack Jack
The best sizes for chub fishing in the Crack Jack line are 3.8 cm, 4.8 cm and 5.8 cm. Modifications of each size are both floating and with neutral buoyancy. They are successfully used both in bodies of water with stagnant water, and in fast flow. Magnetic Force Balance is responsible for the correct positioning of the bait in water and long-range casting.
Best wiring: uniform and twitching.
Best color: 021, 108, 070.
Sold for 355 rubles.
1. Jackall Hamakuru Spider
The body shape of "a la spider" is what distinguishes this floating 4.1-cm wobbler from among many other contenders for the title "the most catchy bait for a chub." Inside the bait is a tungsten ball, which is responsible for creating sound effects.
Wiring Options: fast or medium, in which the wobbler creates intense vibrations. A water ridge forms in front of him, and a "mustache" remains behind.
Suitable for chub color: devil red or olive spider.
Can be purchased for 710 rubles.