Rating of the best silicone fishing lures for 2022

Fishing is one of the most popular hobbies. She is loved not only by men, but also by women. For many, the main thing in it is not even the quantity or size of the catch, but the excitement that it accompanies. It was this that became the basis for the emergence of such a direction as sport fishing, in which the caught trophies are released back into the reservoir.

This kind of rest accompanies a whole preparatory ritual. It is necessary to take care in advance not only of fishing rods and spare equipment for them, but also of bait, weights and many other things.

Types of lures

Silicone baits appeared in the arsenal of anglers about 50 years ago.They imitate small fish, crustaceans, worms, squids, insect larvae and even frogs. This type of gear has a wide variety of shapes. The main types of silicone baits are:

• vibrotails, made in the form of a fish or a fry with a moving tail;
• slug or worm - tackle in the form of a worm or crustacean, of different colors, with a greater or lesser degree of detail;
• oscillating bait - one of the oldest types, despite the emergence of many new ones, oscillating baits remain indispensable when fishing among snags or in the grass;
• twister - tackle, consisting of a cylindrical body and a tail twisted in a spiral. This species is most popular when catching predatory fish species.

Leading manufacturing companies

One of the most famous and popular manufacturers in Russia is the Polish company Mikado, which produces not only all kinds of equipment, but also fishing rods of all types.

The American company STORM has proven itself well. It produces inexpensive lures, jigs and spinners of all types, both edible and non-edible, from various types of silicone, rubber, plastic or metal.

SPRO is a Dutch company, one of the most developed and powerful manufacturers of all kinds of fishing products. This company, despite a relatively short history of existence, has managed to conquer the market with the variety and quality of its products, which have a high reputation among professionals.

The Baltic company LUCKY JOHN is also quite well known in the Russian market. Its advantage over competitors is the production and sale of specialized sets that are ideal for catching a particular type of fish - pike, carp, perch, etc.

The Japanese company SAWAMURA is currently unknown to a wide range of fishing enthusiasts. However, it is worth paying attention to its products, as it combines time-tested traditions and the latest technology, which ensures high catchability and ease of use.

Three Russian companies are also well known on the market - ALLVEGA, DUNAEV and Rybolov-express. Their products are not distinguished by advanced technological solutions and are quite primitive, but at the same time they are quite effective and very economical in price.

The Chinese company Zdk Zfish Leader is another manufacturer of budget equipment.

Baits for fish are sinking, floating, edible and inedible, as well as rotating. In the rating below, they are broken down into sinking and floating ones, and their ready-made sets are also highlighted separately. In addition, all baits are sorted by price, from the lowest cost to the highest. The rating includes their most popular types, which occupy places in the TOP-30 sales on the Yandex Market trading platform.

Rating of sinking baits

Sinking baits are extremely popular and are used in both fresh water and sea fishing.

ALLVEGA POWER SWIM gold fish (vibrotail) 5 pcs.

Price - 114 rubles.

An economical budget option for spinning equipment from the Russian manufacturer ALLVEGA.

• low cost;
• bright coloring.

• poor quality of the material;
• low realism.

ALLVEGA "Blade Shad" 10 cm (5 pcs.)

Cost - 116 rubles.

Edible silicone vibrotail from a Russian manufacturer, suitable for vertical jigging.

• a budget option;
• easy to use when fishing with spinning.

• unstable coloring;
• colors not attractive enough for fish.

Zdk Zfish Leader 2,5″ 10 pcs

Price - 160 rubles.

This inexpensive set from a Chinese manufacturer combines an attractive price and good quality. Volumetric eyes made on the head part of the tackle make it especially realistic and easily able to attract a predator - catfish, pike, pike perch, etc.

• great price;
• High quality silicone with excellent water mobility.

• the presence of a foreign smell;
• only suitable for jig fishing.

Mikado "Squid Rig", 7.5 cm, hooks 3x#4/0

Cost - 198 rubles.

Sinking bait in the form of miniature squids, equipped with hooks suitable for sea fishing.

• high realism;
• tentacles create a noticeable effect of movement in the water;
• a budget option.

• pale color and lack of holographic effect make it not well visible;
• too soft material from which they are made.

Mikado Fishunter II, 7.5 cm, (5 pieces)

Price - 216 rubles.

The silicone from which this tackle is made has a progressive formula and is similar in density to the body of real fish. Made of edible polymer and can be used for spinning fishing.

• realistic coloring;
• fish-attractive smell;
• available option.

• insufficiently realistic form;
• there may be an extraneous odor along with the smell of the flavor;
• burn out in the sun.

SPRO Guts Bait, 9 cm, Lighting Ghost (3 pieces)

Price - 352 rubles.

Tackle with a built-in jig head makes it easy to rig the rod and makes fishing even more fun.

• convenient design;
• ease of equipment.

• too pale color;
• weak mobility.

SPRO "Guts Bait", 9 cm, color: Golden Goby (3 pieces)

It costs - 352 rubles.

A new type of tackle with a built-in jig head from a Dutch manufacturer that has long and well established itself in the fishing equipment market.

• ease of use;
• convenient design;
• good quality silicone.

• low mobility in water;
• not bright enough.

MIKADO vibrotail Furyo PMFU-11.5-521 5 pcs.

Cost - 432 rubles.

Edible bait with a strong and attractive shrimp smell for predatory fish is made in a fairly realistic style and has a high catchability.

• attractive shape for fish;
• bright color, imitation of scales and a holographic stripe in place of the lateral line of the body have a strong effect on the instincts of predators;
• the tail part of the tackle provides a powerful hydroacoustic wave;
• high mobility;
• suitable for both jig fishing and offset hook fishing.

• the relatively long length, combined with the softness of the silicone, can cause it to behave too violently in the water, which will have a deterrent effect.

Mikado "Tsubame", 11.5 cm, M501 (5 pieces)

It costs 463 rubles.

The peculiarity of this tackle is a cut tail, which allows it to behave in the water more aggressively than other types of baits.

• interesting bright design;
• excellent mobility.

• fades in the sun;
• too soft material;
• too aggressive behavior of the bait can scare away some species of fish.

Mikado "Sasori", 7.5 cm, M518 (5 pieces)

Price - 480 rubles.

This vibrotail from a well-known Polish manufacturer is made in the form of a goldfish fry and looks very realistic.

• great quality;
• convenient size, suitable for catching many types of underwater inhabitants;
• the hologram inside the body reflects light and attracts fish;
• suitable for vertical jigging, drop shot and classic jig heads.

• the presence of a foreign smell;
• changes color when exposed to ultraviolet light.

Mikado "Sasori", 11.5 cm, M515 (5 pieces)

It costs 480 rubles.

Vibrotail - an imitation of a fry. It has a thin and soft tail that vibrates in the water.

• perfect for catching predatory fish during the period when they are not active;
• suitable for drop shot and vertical jigging techniques;
• equipped with a hologram inside the body, which additionally attracts fish;
• nice price.

• poor mobility in water;
• coloring is not attractive to all types of fish.

MIKADO vibrotail Fishunter Goliat PMFHL18-18RH 2 pcs.

Price - 628 rubles.

This long model from a Polish manufacturer is perfect for catching large predators.

• high quality silicone;
• attractive for predatory fish coloring.

• relatively large weight reduces mobility;
• high price;
• not very user-friendly for beginners.

STORM WildEye Live Perch 04 /FP

It costs 692 rubles.

The equipment from the American manufacturer is a soft bait - an exact reduced copy of a perch, and looks very tempting for a number of predators, including pike.

• high realism and the smallest detail;
• 3D eyes create an additional attraction for predators;
• equipped with a built-in high quality triple hook from the French company VMC;
• equipped with a wire frame with a load;
• has a holographic shimmer that attracts predatory fish.

• very high cost;
• due to its large size, it can be overly mobile, which will scare away some species of fish.

MIKADO Vibrotail Fishunter Goliat PMFHL22-382 (2 pcs.)

Price - 824 rubles.

Extra large fishing tackle - 22 cm - is designed for catching large predatory fish.

• white color makes this tackle clearly visible in the water column;
• large size and excellent mobility provide a powerful acoustic wave.

• low realism;
• not a democratic price.

Mikado. Saira", 20 cm, 3D PIKE (2 pieces)

You can buy for 824 rubles.

This tackle is suitable for drop shot fishing using spinning rods. Its length is 20 cm, which makes it suitable for sea fishing.

• good catchability;
• can be used with both a classic jig head and an offset hook;
• characterized by impulsive behavior in the water, which attracts fish.

• unattractive price;
• average impulsiveness of movements.

Rating of floating lures for fishing

Floating rigs have a number of differences from sinking rigs, and are mostly effective when used in shallow water.

DUNAEV LARVA 4.0 №201

Price - 100 rubles.

 

Fantasy edible floating bait from a Russian manufacturer outwardly copies an insect larva.

• affordable price;
• bright color.

• low quality silicone;
• low mobility in water.

LUCKY JOHN PRO SERIES FLOATING TROUT SLUG 2.5

It costs 195 rubles.

Floating equipment from a Latvian manufacturer has the shape of a small worm. It was originally designed for catching rainbow trout, but is also perfect for catching perch and other fish using micro jig and various rigs.

• suitable for many types of fish;
• has a wide range of colors - nine different colors;
• attractive price tag.

• the absence of holographic effects reduces visual visibility;
• primitive, inexpressive form.

SPRO Disc Worm, 11cm, Electric Ghost (5pcs)

Cost - 218 rubles.

The floating bait from the Dutch manufacturer in the form of a worm is equipped with a twister tail, which provides it with high mobility in the water and sufficient attractiveness for fish.

• good catchability;
• affordable cost;
• good quality material.

• insufficiently bright colors;
• primitive form.

Kosadaka Dvuhvostka floating 18 gr

You can buy for 286 rubles.

Floating fishing tackle, best suited for trout fishing, painted in a naturalistic brown color and scented with bloodworms.The manufacturer is positioned as Japanese, but the production itself is located in China.

• great price;
• high realism.

• possible presence of foreign odors;
• quickly deteriorates under the influence of sunlight.

SAWAMURA ONE`UP SHAD SIZE 4

The cost is 495 rubles.

Floating edible bait from a Japanese manufacturer has several technical nuances that increase its catchability. This is, first of all, an atypical tail attachment, the oscillation frequency of which creates an effect similar to the movements of a tired fish, unable to quickly get away from the chase.

• high manufacturability of the design;
• realistic coloring;
• convenient mounting method;
• many color options.

• some species are not bright enough;
• the manufacturer is little known on the Russian market.

Rating of fishing sets

Lures can be bought singly or in the same sets, or in various combinations. The most popular kits, consisting of several types of equipment, are presented below.

Set (25 in one) "Angler-Express"

You can buy for 399 rubles.

One of the most popular sets, included in the TOP-5 in terms of sales on Yandex Market, which contains 25 edible silicone baits suitable for catching predators such as pike, asp, perch and zander.

• in terms of one little thing low price;
• universality;
• suitable for spinning;
• convenient for beginners;
• placed in a convenient plastic box;
• The set includes jig heads.

• thin body, medium visibility;
• may fall apart in use as the silicone is too soft.

Set Mikado Vibrotails Saira, 8.5 cm (12 pieces + jig 3 pieces)

Sold for 861 rubles.

The vibrotails included in this kit are distinguished by a very convenient design. They have slits for masking the offset hook, a ribbed surface and slits on the tail, which increases their catchability.

• convenient box;
• low price;
• different types of vibrotails included in the kit are suitable for different types of fish;
• active animation during posting;
• can be used with various fishing techniques: both with a classic jig head, and with a retractable leash or offset hook.

• too soft silicone;
• quickly lose color in the sun;
• too much glitter can scare the fish away instead of attracting them.

Lucky John “Crazy Perch Set” perch fishing set

Price - 900 rubles.

The kit from the Latvian manufacturer includes silicone baits, fasteners and jig heads suitable for perch fishing.

• the equipment most suitable for perch fishing was selected;
• durable coloring.

• silicone is too hard;
• low mobility in water.

Set for catching zander Lucky John "Wild Zander Set"

Sold for 962 rubles.

The kit contains the necessary equipment for catching zander, is of high quality and ease of use.

• good quality silicone;
• convenient set.

• high price;
• limited species of fish for which it is suitable.

Set for pike fishing Lucky John "Mad Pike Set"

The cost on Yandex Market is 962 rubles.

A set of equipment from a Latvian manufacturer is ideal for catching pike and some other types of large predatory fish.

• convenient equipment;
• quality packaging;
• high quality silicone.

• high price;
• low buoyancy of the bait.

Set Mikado Vibrotails Fishunter, 11 cm (15 pieces + jig 3 pieces)

Cost - 1330 rubles.

A set of large vibrotails, suitable for catching large predatory fish - pike perch, etc., as well as for sea fishing.

• classic performance;
• attractive coloring.

• high price;
• poor mobility in water.

Set Mikado Vibrotails Fishunter, 7 cm (15 pieces + jig 3 pieces)

You can buy for 1351 rubles.

A set of vibrotails of various types with active animation and three jig heads included.

• good catchability;
• convenient box;
• different types of lures allow you to catch more types of fish.

• high price;
• the tackle is too soft and vibrates too much in the water.

On the basis of the compiled rating, it is possible to calculate the average price for the considered types of baits, as well as for their sets.

• the average price of sinking baits is 422 rubles:
• floating - 259 rubles:
• a set of silicone lures - 1015 rubles.

How to choose

When choosing a bait, the main criterion should be the fish that will be hunted. For their different types, there are different types of equipment that attract with shape, color, smell or size.

It is necessary to take into account the way in which you plan to fish. Not all tackle is versatile and equally well suited for both jig fishing and drop shot fishing or other methods.

It is also necessary to pay attention to the quality of the material from which the equipment is made. Poor quality silicone may be less mobile in the water, or, conversely, have excessive mobility, which will scare the fish. The size and shape of the tail can directly affect the frequency of vibration produced by the bait, which also serves as both an attractive and repulsive factor.

How to determine the quality of the bait

Several signs must be taken into account.

1. Good quality silicone has a homogeneous structure, does not contain bubbles and stretches well.
2. Vibrotails with a blade must form a single whole. A glued blade has every chance to fall off very quickly.
3. The tail of the tackle should be soft enough to allow it to move actively in the water. This is especially true for twister lures. The ribbed surface of the tail makes its ability to play in the water even better.

If all the above qualities are present in the bait, you can safely take it and count on a good result.

Where to buy bait

You can buy silicone baits both in ordinary stores selling goods for hunters and fishermen, and by ordering via the Internet with online payment. First of all, you should pay attention to stores that have been around for a long time and have many positive recommendations, which will reduce the risk of receiving low-quality goods or re-grading in the order.It is also worth paying attention to specialized stores that work directly from a particular manufacturer. As a rule, their prices are the most democratic.

You can order gear on the AliExpress marketplace. The choice presented there is truly huge, but the disadvantages include the risk of receiving goods with a quality lower than stated, as well as a long delivery time for the order.

Pay close attention to all the little things that accompany the fishing process, and not just the choice of fishing rod and place for fishing, and the likelihood of a pleasant pastime with health benefits will be even higher.