It is better to catch chub at dusk or even at night, then there is a chance to catch really big prey. And the stronger the ripples in the water, the better the bite will be. But in calm weather, according to the fishermen, the bite is bad.
The best wobblers for a chub are small (up to 5-7 centimeters), with active play. These are exactly what we have collected in the top 10 of 2018. When compiling it, various specialized sites and forums were studied, such as: the Club of Wobblers, the Fishing Club and the Central Forum of Fishermen.
Our ratings of wobblers: for pike, for pike perch, perch, for chub.
10. Jackall Chico
This 4.4 cm Japanese wobbler belongs to the crank class. Its body is made by hand, from balsa wood, and thanks to this material the wobbler is distinguished by its density and good buoyancy. He responds well to any type of wire, immediately starting to play. Clockwork rings and tees are made of a rustproof coating to extend their service life. The sides of the bait are made flat, which makes it more visible to predators.
Recommended wiring type: regular uniform or wiring with stops to manipulate the wobbler over clusters of plants, near which there are 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), the crank has excellent flight qualities, which allows you to catch the most careful fish with it. The lure is equipped with two doubles with tips located upwards, this dramatically reduces the chance of the wobbler catching on snags, seaweed or bottom stones. The range includes both floating and sinking models.
Desired wiring: jerky or uniform.
Desirable colors: Purple Squid 200, Insect Brown 880 or Termo Blue 878.
How much it costs in Russia - 735 rubles.
8. Yo-Zuri L-minnow 44
One of the most popular minnow-shaped wobblers for chub has a size of 4.4 cm. Although the price of the bait is low, in terms of its catching power it leaves behind many more expensive models. This sinking wobbler is made of durable and hard plastic, thanks to which it is not afraid of the sharp teeth of predatory fish. And thanks to the faceted ball in the body, the bait creates a noise effect that attracts prey from afar.
Efficient 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 4.4cm Cra-Pea line of ultra-light lures was created for hunting rainbow trout in artificial waters. Not only trout, but also chub, asp and rudd bite very well on small bait. Due to the weight of 6.2 grams, the wobbler can be cast 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 produces very active vibrations in shallow waters. And at medium and high speed, it starts to tilt left and right, thanks to the fiberglass blade. And this is "not a bug, but a feature" that makes IMA Square Bill a desirable prey for a chub.
Optimal wiring: uniform fast or at medium speed over the water surface, or at a shallow (up to half a meter) depth.
Optimal bait color: SQ-009, SQ-002.
On average, it costs 1150 rubles.
five.Incubator drop
Catchy floating wobbler, which is good for catching chub in calm water and in raging rapids. Almost all fishermen highly appreciated the flight characteristics of the 3.8 cm model, which, despite its miniature size, weighs 7.9 grams. Three balls placed in a special chamber are responsible for the noise effects. Their mixing creates a vibrating effect that attracts predatory fish.
A complete clone of this Japanese wobbler is the Kosadaka Boxer.
Which wiring technique to choose: uniform, at medium speed.
Color options: ACC3105, DSB3110, DSN3085.
You can buy it for 905 rubles.
4. Smith Camion
The advantage of this 3.2 cm floating lure is an active and engaging game that will make you attack even a passive predator. The Smith Camion is very good at catching chub on the shallows and in small rivers. The range includes both shallow water (SR) and deep water (DR) models with depths of 0.8 m and 1.8 m, respectively.
Wiring method: Stop & Go, uniform.
Chub colors: 28, 30.
Cost: 1045 rubles.
3. ZipBaits Rigge 56
The most popular wobbler size (5.6 cm) in the Zip Baits line. He has shown himself perfectly in catching most river predatory fish - pike, perch, asp, and, of course, 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 system of the bait is best deployed.
Preferred colors: 820R, 840R, 513R.
Price: 1130 rubles.
2. Pontoon 21 Crack Jack
The best standard sizes for catching chub 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 reservoirs with stagnant water and in fast flow. The Magnetic Force Balance is responsible for the correct positioning of the lure in the water and for long casting.
Best Wiring: uniform and twitching.
Best color: 021, 108, 070.
Sold for 355 rubles.
1. Jackall Hamakuru Spider
The spider-like body shape is what makes this 4.1 cm floating wobbler stand out from many other contenders for the title of "most catchy chub lure." Inside the bait is a tungsten ball, which is responsible for creating noise effects.
Wiring options: fast or medium, in which the wobbler creates intense vibrations. A water ridge forms in front of it, and a "mustache" remains behind.
Suitable color for catching chub: devil red or olive spider.
Can be purchased for 710 rubles.