Probaits

Probaits at Charlie's Fishing: the Twitchaholic 80 twitchbait for perch, zander and trout

Probaits is a German lure brand from PROBAITS customized fishing gear GmbH in Sankt Augustin, near Bonn, that designs hardbaits for predator anglers. Its best-known lure is the Twitchaholic, a hybrid between a minnow and a crankbait with an angular body and a magnetic long-distance casting system. At Charlie's Fishing we stock the Twitchaholic 80 Shallow Runner, a compact twitchbait for perch, zander, trout and asp in shallow water. Below you find what it is for and how to fish it.

Probaits Twitchaholic 80 Shallow Runner: minnow and crankbait in one

The Probaits Twitchaholic 80 Shallow Runner has an 80 mm body (92 mm including the lip) and weighs 9.8 g. Its angular body throws flashes of light and pushes strong pressure waves, two signals predators react to by sight and through the lateral line. The hybrid shape gives you two lures in one: twitched, it darts from side to side like an agile minnow; on a steady retrieve it runs stable like a crankbait. It runs at 0.5 to 1 m, so it stays above weed and snags on shallow flats, along reed beds and over the shallow edges of canals and rivers. A rattle adds sound, and the magnetic casting system lets you reach fish far from the bank. It comes fitted with BKK hooks. More in Crankbaits & Twitchbaits and BKK Hooks.

How to fish the Twitchaholic 80

For perch and trout, fish short twitches with pauses: the lure darts away and hangs for a moment, which is often when the take comes. For asp and chub in current, a faster steady retrieve with the odd twitch works well, and the long cast helps you reach fish that hunt at a distance. For zander in shallow water at dusk, a slow steady retrieve lets the crankbait action and the rattle do the work. A light lure rod with a casting weight of around 5 to 20 g and thin braid with a fluorocarbon leader suits its 9.8 g.

Which Probaits Twitchaholic for which situation

• Perch in shallow water, canals and harbours: Twitchaholic 80 Shallow Runner, twitched with pauses.
• Trout in rivers and lakes: twitch and pause or a steady retrieve.
• Asp and chub hunting at the surface: long casts and a fast retrieve.
• Zander on shallow flats at dusk: slow steady retrieve.
• Over submerged weed: its 0.5 to 1 m running depth keeps it above the weed. See Perch, Zander, Trout, Asp and Chub.

Why buy Probaits at Charlie's Fishing

We picked the Twitchaholic 80 Shallow Runner because it fills the gap between a minnow and a crankbait in one compact lure. Every lure ships from our own stock in the Netherlands with fast delivery across Europe, and we are happy to advise you on colour and technique for your water. Looking for a present for an angler? Have a look at the Charlie's Fishing Giftbox.

Where does Probaits come from?

Probaits is a German brand: the lures come from PROBAITS customized fishing gear GmbH in Sankt Augustin, Germany.

How deep does the Twitchaholic 80 Shallow Runner run?

It runs at 0.5 to 1 m, which makes it ideal for shallow flats, canal edges and water with weed below the surface.

Can I fish the Twitchaholic as a crankbait?

Yes. Twitched it behaves like a darting minnow, and on a steady retrieve it runs stable like a crankbait, so you can switch between both styles with one lure.