Fishing the Vingla

The Bay De Noc Lure Company makes several quality brass lures. The lures made by Bay De Noc are all made in the USA from quality components. The company makes the Swedish Pimples which are very popular in the ice fishing arena. Today, let's discuss the merits of the company's Vingla series lures.

The Vingla is a version of the Swedish Pimple. The major difference is that the Vingla has a unique wing design. This wing design helps the lure flutter and spin through the water. The lures have sharp colors and high flash. These lures work really good for casting and trolling applications.

To cast a vingla:

Simply cast as you would any other spoon. Work on your retrieve as you don't want it to go too fast. This bait mimics a forage minnow, which is every predator's favorite food. We suggest that you switch out the treble hook and replace it with the single hook provided. Install the single hook so that the point rides upright. This will reduce snagging up in weeds or bottom structure.

Pattern cast the bait. In this type of fishing you cast the lure out maybe 6-8 feet on your first cast. Retrieve your bait. You then cast 6-8 feet but roughly 5-6 feet to your right or left. After you have covered the area, cast out 10-12 feet. Again after each retrieve make your next cast 5-6 feet to the right or left. The idea is to fully cover an area before you move on to another spot.

The retrieve is very important. As with any lure, you want to vary your retrieve. Go slow, fast, and stop. Stopping is really critical. Let that lure fall again (Lures rise as they are retrieved). I have often caught the fish on the fall. I think the fall may trigger the predatory response in the fish. Be patient with it. Every lure has its own unique features. You really have to fish with it. Watch the lure coming in to see what it's doing. How is the lure working through the water? If you were a fish would you strike it? It has to appear real.

When you get the strike put the rod tip up. Don't tear the hook out! Keep your rod tip up and reel that fish in.

Trolling:

Trolling the Vingla is easy and effective. It is recommended by Bay De Noc that you use, at least, 10 pound test line. Bay De Noc also recommends that you keep the rod tips low. You definitely want to run these at a slow troll and with a lot of line out. On the strike get that rod tip up.

jig:

You can also jig the Vingla. We often jig it from a boat or a dock. The Vingla will flutter away from the baot as it sinks (roughly 2-1/2 feet for every 10 feet in the water. Your line weight and the currents will obviously affect this to a great degree.)

Type of fish:

With our focus this week on trout, it is no surprise that the Vingla is an absolute trout catcher. These catch brook, browns and rainbows in lakes, streams, and rivers. We usually recommend the smaller Vinglas for trout. These are the size 2V and 3V. Of course, there's always an exception, but these sizes appear to work best for these species.

Of course other predatory fish will also attack a Vingla. You can catch Bass (both large and Small mouth), walleye, perch, crappie, and more.

The Vingla is an incredibly versatile lure. Put several colors and sizes in your tackle box. Try to match the colors to what the fish are eating.

Where to buy:
Jax Cat Tackle

Best of luck

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