The balance bar "Lucky John" is one of the best lures for predatory fish. This is a fixture of Latvian production. Currently, a significant number of anglers have abandoned the use of live bait when fishing for predatory fish. Its replacement can perfectly serve as a balancer "Lucky John." More on this in more detail.
Description
The balance bar “Lucky John” is an artificial bait, extremely similar to the fry. This is a fairly popular fixture among fishermen. This product is carefully balanced. This contributes to the fact that at the time of catching the movements of this device are similar to the actions of live fish. Manufacturers are constantly improving this bait, adding various additions to its design. At the same time, significant similarity is achieved with the natural food object of a predatory individual.
The voluminous horizontal bait, which is mainly used for winter fishing, has a single type hook on the back and front. Under her abdomen is a hanging tee. This snap biting fish leaves no chance of salvation. This is an important factor. The modern Lucky John balance is equipped with Kamasan hooks. It also significantly increases the catchability of this device. The fastener of the balancer on the fishing line is carried out using a special loop on the back.
Compared to a lumber of a plumb type, these devices are more catchy and comfortable. The main aspect for dividing these baits into different species is the absence or presence of their tail. For this, material such as bristles, metal, organic glass can be used .
Criterias of choice
In this case, there are certain nuances. When choosing balancers, attention must be paid to such parameters as the shape, size, color and weight of the bait. It all depends on the fishing conditions and what kind of fish will be fishing. Although, undoubtedly, the main criterion for choosing this device is the presence of the spinner balancing and the characteristic of its underwater game. This is important to know.
Varieties
Balancers "Lucky John", reviews of which are positive, are divided into several types. It depends on the shape, size and weight of this product, as well as on what kind of fishing this or that bait is adapted. In this case, it should be noted such balancers "Lucky John" as Classic, Fin, Mebaru. They will be described later.
Balancers Lucky John Classic
These devices are quite popular among anglers. A distinctive feature of such a balancer is that it has a plastic rigid tail. It provides spinners considerable mobility and scope. The color of the tail of this model can be either red or colorless. In this case, there is a corresponding marking on the device. For example, adding RT to the name indicates that the model has a red tail. Colorless plumage is determined by the absence of any additional designations.
The classic model is considered a universal and effective bait. Such balancers for perch are perfect. "Lucky John Classic" has several sizes and colors. They are all equipped with Kamasan hooks.
Especially interesting are the classic models, painted with a special holographic, light-accumulating paint, which is able to glow under water. This is a pretty catchy balancer "Lucky John", reviews of which are only positive. To increase the time of the luminous effect, professional anglers advise applying a layer of colorless varnish to such a spinner. If there is an “iridescent” color, the letter N is added to the name of the balancers.
Balancer Lucky John Fin
This type is significantly different from the above Classic model. Such balancers have a more elongated and flat shape. These baits are often used for fishing for zander in various reservoirs with a five-meter depth, but no more. With the help of this balancer, a wider game and catching large sections under the hole is possible. When using such a device, it is worth considering a certain condition. It consists in the fact that it is necessary to carry out the “game” with the specified balancer while standing, holding the rod at arm's length. This is important when fishing.
Balancers "Lucky John Mebaru"
This is another popular type of device. Mebaru is the new balancer from Salmo. It is produced under the brand name Lucky John. Such a bait can immediately attract attention. Since it has an unusual shape. That is, such a device is more voluminous in contrast to the balancer of the usual type. It is also very similar to a wobbler.
The design of the specified balancer is metal. It is a one-piece external casting having a plastic stabilizer. It differs from many standard similar products by Mebaru in that it has wire reinforcement, which is not located near the stabilizer, but passes directly through it. This provides the bait with substantial strength and reliability. In this case, the stabilizer is made of such material as special, shockproof and frost-resistant plastic.
The dorsal fin of such a product has three holes. The game of this balancer depends on this. That is, it will change in accordance with which of the indicated holes the fastener is fastened. This gives fishermen a wonderful opportunity to conduct certain fishing experiments. But this is a significant plus. It is recommended to use this model when fishing for zander, pike, perch and trout.