"Meps" for pike: reviews

Among the many manufacturers of accessories for fishing French company "Meps" occupies a special place. For more than 60 years, it has been leading the market of fishing lures, leaving no competitors a chance.

Today in the arsenal of any fan of predatory fishing there are several spoons of this company. They work in any conditions, and legends are about their effectiveness. What is the secret of such popularity?

Company "Meps"

The founder of the company is the French engineer A. Melner, who worked at one of the Peugeot plants. Having access to high-tech equipment, he spent his spare time making spoons for himself. Over time, his products fell into the hands of other anglers who were very surprised by their unique geometry and catchability.

In 1938 A. Melner left Peugeot and founded his company Meps, which specialized in the production of fishing equipment.

The popularity of goods grew exponentially. Already in 1951 the company entered the American market, and in another 10 years it conquered the whole of Europe.

To date, products with the logo "Meps" are sold in more than 80 countries, including ours. On the Russian market, French lures came in the middle of the 1970s, but it was almost impossible to buy them. In the mass sale of products "Meps" came only in the 90 years.

Features of the construction of the "Meps"

Absolutely all spoon-baits are made of high-tech alloy of own design, the basis of which is copper. It is not subject to oxidation and deformation. Each rotating spinner "Meps" has a frame of high-quality stainless steel. Its loading has its own unique form, thanks to which an independent load creates its own vibration.

The petals of the baits are punching on high-precision programmable machines, which allows any texture to be applied to their surface.

A distinctive feature of the design of the "Meps" spoon is also the hinged attachment of hooks, which minimizes the probability of a predator coming off.

Popular spoon-baiters "Meps" for pike

The most popular product of the company are, of course, lures. Today in the Russian market there are more than 30 varieties of lures for fishing for pike, perch, pike perch, trout, etc. But we will only talk about the most popular of them. So, the greatest demand for Russian "pike" is used by such models:

• "Cyclops".
• "Aglia."
• "Aglia Long".
• "Comet".
• «XD».

Spoon-baits of the series "Cyclops"

"Meps Cyclops" is one of the most popular baits for spinning fishing for pike. Looking at it, it is immediately evident that the developers have conscientiously worked on its geometry. The game "Cyclops" in the water is truly unique. With slow wiring, this lure beautifully vibrates, creating the illusion of a leisurely movement of peaceful fish. At high speed, the "Cyclops" behaves like a victim fleeing persecution, then drowning, then popping up to the surface.

Each lure "Meps Cyclops" has an original coloring. Most models use natural colors: gold, silver, copper. But there are also spoon-baits with a bright acid coloring. For these purposes, use a special varnish for metal red, green, pink and blue.

Silvery spoon-baits are more suitable for pike fishing on rivers, where its main food is narrow-bodied fish that have a similar coloring: the top, the bleak, the crucian, the roach, etc. "Copper" and "gold" are preferable for lakes where the yellow lake carp is found, Red rind, perch. But acid colors are best used in troubled waters, regardless of the type of water body.

The "Cyclops" are classified according to their size and weight, as follows:

• No. 00-0 - ultralight spoon-baiters for fishing on rivers on a small predator (4 and 5 cm, weighing 5 and 8 g respectively);
• No. 1 - medium bait for small pike and perch (6 cm weight 12 g);
• № 2 - the classic medium-sized oscillating spoon-baits on a pike (7.5 cm by weight 17 g);
• No. 3 - a large model for fishing for trophy pike and pike perch (9 cm weight 26 g).

Spoons of the series "Aglia"

"Aglia" is one of the best developments of "Meps". Spinner-turntable, which has a rotating petal. Depending on the species, it can have several petals, feathering and even a small wobblers on the tee.

The "Meps Aglia" spoon is the most sold model in the whole world. A classic turntable allows you to fish in any pond under any conditions. It is used for catching grayling, perch, asp, trout, salmon, pike perch and, of course, pike.

The bait "Meps Aglia" is produced in 7 sizes with the weight of 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 g:

• No. 0, No. 1, No. 2 - for fishing for grayling, trout and perch;
• No. 3, No. 4 - for a humpback, a pike perch, pikes of medium size;
• № 5, № 6 - for catching trophy pike, taimen and salmon.

On sale "Aglia" is presented in 4 colors: black, silver, gold and copper.

Sparkles «Aglia Long»

"Aglia Long" is one of the varieties of the usual "aglia" from the company "Meps". The spinner also has a rotating petal, but its shape and size is more like a long willow leaf. Due to its increase, the bait appears to be more visually, which is why large predators react more often to Long. In addition, that the petal has a larger size, the angle of its deviation from the horizontal axis of the spoon-bait does not exceed 30 degrees, which makes it possible to protect the hook from hooks on the algal bottom, and also to catch at great depths.

For its catchability, the bait "Meps Aglia Long" has earned a reputation for poaching. At least that's what fishermen are kidding.

"Aglia Long", like the classic "Aglia", is available in 7 sizes with a mass of 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 11, 17, 29. Basic colors - gold, copper, silver and black.

There is also a heavier version of this spinner - "Aglia Long Heavy", which has a weighted load-core of a bullet-shaped form, and also a tail in the form of a bell. This design provides maximum stability in the horizontal movement of spoon-bait.

The model became popular for high rates of catching asp and pike at great depths. The "Meps Agliya Long Heavy" bait is produced in two sizes with a weight of 16 and 24 g.

Spoon "Comet"

"Comet" in appearance is very similar to "Aglia" and in no way inferior to it in popularity. The difference between them lies in the fact that the "Kometa" petal is painted with blue points of different diameters, and it rotates, deviating from the horizontal axis by 45 degrees. It is these features, for some reason, excellently attract a predator. "Mops Comet" is produced in weight 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11. Usually the petal is made of metal of silvery or golden color.

Spoon-baits «XD»

"XD" are heavy rotating spoon-baiters "Meps" for pike and pike perch. The very abbreviation XD stands for "extra deep", which in English means "very large depth". These baits have proven themselves not only for deep fishing, but also for fishing in very intense conditions.

Spoon "XD" consists of two mating parts, and the petal is attached to the body without the use of an arch; Is put on the axle through the hole at the top. Such a solution allows the bait to quickly recede and behave stably when moving horizontally.

"Mops XD" are made in two colors: silver and golden, and can also have 4 different weights: 2, 3, 5, 7 g.

The best baubles "Meps": reviews and opinions

Studying the popularity of the "Meps" spoon for fishing for pike, according to the reports of the fishermen, it is possible to compile a unique list.

On the first place of the rating, despite the fact that the classic pike shine is considered a wobble, is "Aglia". This model is the most popular among fans of predatory fishing. It is applicable to any pond and any conditions, and even if it does not have a pike, it will necessarily respond to a large perch. Most often anglers use models of size No. 1 and No. 2.

The second honorary place is occupied by Cyclops. This is the classic of pike fishing, which has gained popularity with its simplicity and unique behavior in the water. "Cyclops" - the only narrowly focused (pike) spoon-bait "Meps". The comments of fishermen about it testify that it is inexpedient to use it for catching perch, pike perch or asp. But for a pike bait better than the "Cyclops", no, especially if it is a question of a pond without flow in the early autumn.

"Bronze" in our rating receives "XD". In the opinion of the fishermen, this spoon-bait is best able to cope with pike at great depths and in strong currents, without threatening the gear with frequent hooks and cliffs.