Killer Bug 23 – The Top Water Secret for Trout Area

The Killer Bug 23 enjoys the reputation of being the "first lure" designed for trout area fishing, created by the japanese brand Evergreen. This crankbait is a small top water lure with a wide action, which varies from surface of water to immediately under the surface. Due to its special shape and lip, the lure generates small waves that attract a wide variety of trout. In addition, the reduced buoyancy contributes to a higher hook-up rate, even in the case of weaker attacks, such as light pecking at the lure.  

Killer Bug 23 se bucura de renumele de „prima naluca" destinata pescuitului la trout area creata de brandul japonez Evergreen. Acest vobler este un mic top water crank ce are o actiune larga, care variaza de la suprafata apei pana sub pelicula ei. Datorita formei speciale si a barbetei naluca genereaza mici valuri ce atrag o gama variata de pastravi. In plus, flotabilitatea redusa contribuie la o rata mai mare de inteparere, chiar si in cazul atacurilor mai slabe, cum ar fi ciugulirea usoara a nalucii.

Trout fishing with top water lures is a unique experience, as the attacks can be both violent, full of adrenaline, and delicate when the lure is gently picked off the water surface. And the most interesting thing is that all this happens under the angler's eyes, which makes this technique extremely appreciated by enthusiasts. Until the warmer months come, when surface fishing becomes more effective, let's discuss a little about techniques and what makes the Killer Bug 23 so special. 

When the lure hits the water surface it produces a characteristic sound similar to that of a bug falling on the water surface. This sound/vibration attracts the attention of trout, especially if they are in the upper water area. The first technique requires a little patience: you have to wait 2-3 seconds after the lure hits the water, and in this short interval, there is a high chance that the trout will attack the lure. If nothing happens slowly retrieve and repeat the process. The key to success is finding a perfect balance between the lure's stationary time on the surface and the slowly retrieve. 

The second technique involves holding the rod in a vertical position and reeling the lure slowly. This movement creates fine waves on the water surface, and if you gently shake the rod tip, the lure will look like an insect struggling on the surface. These movements can be interrupted by small pauses of 1-2 seconds. The angler's creativity plays an important role when it comes to animating the lure on the surface. This technique is especially recommended when trout are active on the surface or when they are used to being fed with floating pellets. 

For both techniques it is essential to use a fast action rod, which gives you the necessary control over the lure and the jerky movements characteristic of surface fishing. The Artisan Competition AATS-62MH/R or AATS-60MLST/F rods are the ideal choice to fully exploit the potential of the Killer Bug 23. In the second part of the article I will discuss technical details such as the length, weight and specific characteristics of this lure.

A doua tehnica presupune ca lanseta sa fie tinuta intr-o pozitie verticala, iar voblerul sa fie mulinat incet. Aceasta miscare creeaza valuri fine la suprafata apei, iar daca scuturati usor varful lansetei, naluca va parea ca o insecta care se zbate la suprafata. Aceste miscari pot fi intrerupte de mici pauze de 1-2 secunde. Creativitatea pescarului joaca un rol important atunci cand vine vorba de animarea nalucii pe suprafata. Aceasta tehnica este recomandata mai ales cand pastravii sunt activi la suprafata sau cand acestia sunt obisnuiti sa fie hraniti cu pelete floating.

Pentru ambele tehnici este esential sa folositi o lanseta cu actiune rapida, care va ofera controlul necesar asupra nalucii si miscarilor bruste caracteristice pescuitului la suprafata. Lansetele Artisan Competition AATS-62MH/R sau AATS-60MLST/F sunt alegerea ideala pentru a exploata pe deplin potentialul Killer Bug 23. In partea a doua a articolului voi discuta despre detalii tehnice precum lungimea, greutatea si caracteristicile specifice ale acestui vobler. 

The Killer Bug 23 has a length of 23mm and a weight of only 1.3g, making it one of the lightest lures for surface fishing. Near the center of the lure is a small weight, which gives it a deep draft and low buoyancy and this weight also helps to increase the casting distance.

The lure is equipped with an EG barbless hook size 6 and a split ring size 1. This combination contributes significantly to a higher hook-up rate, compared to other hook and split ring configurations. 

Killer Bug 23 are o lungime de 23mm si o greutate de doar 1.3g, fiind astfel unul dintre cele mai usoare voblere pentru pescuitul la suprafata. Aproape de centrul nalucii se afla o mica greutate, care ii confera un pescaj profund si o flotabilitate scazuta, iar aceasta greutate ajuta si la cresterea distantei de lansare.

Voblerul este echipat cu un carlig EG barbless de dimensiune 6 si un inel despicat de dimensiune 1. Aceasta combinatie contribuie semnificativ la o rata superioara de inteparere comparativ cu alte configurari ale carligului si inelului despicat. 

The color palette of the Killer Bug 23 is extremely varied offering no less than 10 different colors, each designed to respond to the various conditions we encounter on the water's edge.  

 Paleta de culori a Killer Bug 23 este extrem de variata oferind nu mai putin de 10 culori diferite, fiecare conceputa pentru a raspunde diverselor conditii pe care le intalnim pe malul apei. 

Until next time, Tight lines! 

Pana data viitoare, fir intins!