With the arrival of feedergam on the shelves of fishing stores, previously existing problems with the use and preservation of delicate equipment in the process of catching large fish are a thing of the past.
The shock absorber for the feeder is made by English manufacturers in order to improve the functionality of a conventional shock-absorbing rubber band, which is not very durable. In this article we will tell you about the feeder rubber band (feeder gum), its purpose and properties, show diagrams of some of the most effective feeder installations, tell you how to choose the right shock absorber and show a lot of interesting videos.
Content
- 1. What is feedergam
- 2. Why do you need a feeder?
- 3. Main characteristics of feeder rubber
- 4. Installation options with feedergam
- 4.1. Installation of sliding equipment with feedergam
- 4.2. Installation asymmetrical loop with feedergam
- 4.3. Installation of paternoster with feedergam
- 4.4. Installation of a feeder with an anti-twist tube
Why do you need feeder rubber?
The use of braided lines in a modern feeder, which have almost zero elongation, places high demands on the shock-absorbing properties of the rod and the quality of the reel's friction brake. However, even with the highest class gear, an error in setting the clutch or forceful fishing often leads to breakage of the leads. Federgam allows you to solve this problem.
Thus, answering the question “what is a feeder ham for,” we can say: equipment with a feeder gam is designed to protect the leash from breaking during the process of landing or hooking fish.
What is feedergam
Feeder gam (feedergam) in Russian sounds like feeder rubber - this is an improved form of shock-absorbing rubber band for fishing, made from a piece of elastic, often latex or silicone material, used in various types of fishing (especially feeder fishing). A piece of elastic is installed between the fishing leash and the feeder installation.
What it is?
Translation from English of the word “feedergam” literally means “feeder rubber” . It was first released in 2006 in Britain and quickly gained a leading position among fishing connoisseurs. The equipment, equipped with a feeder, prevents the leader from breaking if the fish is hooked or fished out.
It looks like the thinnest thread with a diameter of less than 1 mm. Made from a mixture of silicone and latex. It is considered a high-strength material that can stretch, withstanding force pressure and tension. How much feeder rig will be needed for feeder equipment? The installation method decides this.
Why do you need a feeder?
The use of this material in thin rigs is especially important, when it is necessary to attach small hooks with diameters of 0.06 - 0.08 mm to delicate leader material. After all, experienced fishermen know that the thinner the elements of the equipment, the more invisible they are to future prey, the more intense the bites, but also the more frequent the breaks. This problem (in favor of the intensity of the fishing process) is solved with the help of an elastic band for feeder fishing. The feeder shock absorber is used in the appropriate installation as a lead shock absorber, it reduces (dampers) its load on the fishing line, protecting it from breaking when biting large fish.
Examples of conditions when feeders need:
- when catching bream (2-3 kg in weight) on a leash with a diameter of 0.1 - 0.11 mm;
- when fishing for roach on the edge, in the current, using a leash with a diameter of no more than 0.8 mm and a feeder from 60 to 80 g.
Thus, the feeder gamut used in equipment has a number of advantages:
- simplifies the process of catching prey by absorbing its jerks;
- maintains the integrity of the equipment;
- provides the opportunity to use fishing leads of small diameter;
- used in various types of installation;
- has a positive effect on casting distance;
- shows excellent shock-absorbing capabilities when catching large fish.
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Along with the positive characteristics of this elastic shock absorber, fishermen also note the negative aspects of its use, for example, bites from small fish are less noticeable due to the stretching property of the elastic. This property also negatively affects the process of retrieving, since when stretched, the feeder elastic band allows the fish to perform a number of additional maneuvers to free itself, and it is not so easy to bring caught prey into the landing net. Disadvantages include the weakness of nodal connections, the strength of which must be checked.
The combination of feedergam and monofilament is not recommended due to its stretchability, which will negatively affect the visibility of the bite. Read more about the properties of monofilament fishing line here
Why use a shock absorber in a feeder installation?
Feeders are used by athletes and amateurs. Often the fish are capricious and the use of thin leashes and miniature hooks can increase the bite. The feeder allows you to keep the leash intact. A small hook is also made of thin wire, which can tear the fish’s lip. Rubber also helps in this case, smoothing out jerks.
Desire to use thinner equipment with minimal risk of breakage
- this is the main reason for using shock absorbers for fishing.
In addition, in feeder fishing it is customary to use braid that does not stretch. When catching large fish (2-5 kg) on a line using Feeder gum, the chances of bringing the fish to the landing net increase significantly.
Of course, if you put a monofilament line on the base of the feeder, then its stretch will also smooth out the jerks of the fish and forgive mistakes when fishing. But a feeder is, first of all, fishing with a line. It is he who can convey all the delights of feeder fishing.
How to tie a feeder to a leash
- The easiest way is a loop in a loop. The loops are knitted on the feedergam and leash and the loop is connected to each other.
- The second method is also simple. A simple double knot is tied at the end of the rubber and tightened. This knot is simply threaded through a loop on the leash, which is tightened.
Installation options with feedergam
4.1. Installation - sliding equipment with feedergam
Sliding rigs (another name for “in-line” rigging) are successfully used for carp fishing. For installation, you need to take a 30-centimeter piece of feedergam.
The In-line installation diagram looks like this
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The rubber is knitted with the fishing line in loops. Stoppers must be placed in front of the fishing knots (you can read about the features and types of fishing stops here), between which the feeder, secured with a swivel and clasp, moves freely.
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4.2. Installation - asymmetrical loop with feedergam
This type of feeder equipment is universal and is excellent for catching both small and large fish at the same time, the best option for catching bream and barbel.
The length of the feeder is 3 – 15 cm, the longer the length, the less sensitive the equipment is due to the increase in the shock-absorbing properties of the elastic band. Length also affects the quality of fish hooking. Fishing line should only be rigid.
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4.3. Installation - paternoster with feedergam
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4.4. Installation - feeder with tube - anti-twist
To make the installation you will need:
- anti-twist in the form of a tube;
- fishing swivel;
- cambrics;
- beads;
- rigid fishing line (about 25 or 0.30 mm in diameter);
- feeders no more than 15 cm long.
See the figure for the manufacturing diagram.
The length of the fishing line and feeder are selected in such a way that when the elastic is stretched, the anti-twist does not reach the fishing stop by approximately 1 cm.
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Pros and cons of using feedergam
Like other equipment, installations using feedergam have their pros and cons.
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Feedergam has been successfully used in feeder installation for more than six years, and really helps solve many problems
Flaws
The disadvantages include:
- decreased sensitivity of gear;
- increased visibility due to the diameter and sometimes color of the shock absorber;
- complication of equipment in manufacturing.
Advantages
The most important advantage of rigs with feeder cam shock absorbers is the ability to use thinner leashes, which increases the number of bites. Another advantage of feedergam is its resistance to abrasive influences, which allows the device to be used on the bottom covered with colonies of shells.
Compared to other elastic materials that have previously been used for the same purposes, feedergum has greater tensile strength and the ability to retain strength at knots.
How to knit feeder elastic
Using a fishing knot “Eight” and two cambrics or heat-shrinkable tubes that protect the knot from untying, loops are made at the ends of the feedergam, while the total length of the segment should not be more than 15 cm, since we remember that the feedergam stretches.
In order to achieve the strength of the nodal connection, you only need to tighten it and not wet it, since a weak knot will come undone. Wetting the knot is used only when tying knots with fishing line, and why, read here
Do not under any circumstances use glue to strengthen the connection; it can corrode the shock absorber material.
Tip: during the fishing process, check the knots so that they do not come undone.
You can knit a feedergam in other ways - twist it and then tie a knot
Sliding equipment with feeder
One of the most popular options is the in-line rig, which, in addition to protecting the leash, partially protects the feeder from being “shot” during casting. To make it, use a fairly long piece of feeder - 25-30 cm.
One end of the shock absorber is attached to the main fishing line. To tie the feeder to the braid, it is advisable to use a swivel. Direct connection of braided line to rubber often entails cutting the latter at the point of contact.
On the feeder, a stopper is successively put on, limiting the free movement of the feeder, a feeder, another stopper and a swivel for attaching a leash with a hook. Sometimes the place where the feedergum is attached is protected with a cambric.
How to choose a feeder
In stores you will find many shock absorber colors suitable for any fishing conditions. It is advisable that the elastic band matches the color of the pond. For example, when fishing on a muddy bottom, rubber bands of black, marsh or transparent colors are suitable. Bright colors will only scare away the fish.
The feedergam is matched to a specific leash. Moreover, the breaking load of the elastic band should be greater than that of a fishing leash. However, the greater this characteristic, the stiffer the elastic band and the less influence it has on the sensitivity of the rod as a whole. That is, if the feedergam test is larger, this means that the elastic’s ability to stretch increases, and this is important, since the size of the fish also affects the length of its jerk. In addition, the longer the rubber insert, the lower the breaking load of the fishing line. Therefore, the length of the feeder can be limited by the required length of the fishing leash and its color, that is, invisibility in the water.
For example, in order for the leash to be invisible in the water, the required length of the fishing line should be no more than 20 cm, and the total length together with the leash should not be more than 40 cm. With this installation, the length of the feeder gam should be at least 20 cm. If the total length of the fishing line is used + leash = 60 cm, then the feeder is set to at least 30 cm.
How to simplify the process of selecting the desired length of elastic? We recommend preparing rubber bands of different lengths at home with a difference of 3 cm. When you come fishing, start installing the rubber bands one by one, decreasing the length, and as soon as you feel a bite, it means you have found the “golden mean” for yourself. Why do you need to do this? Because each feeder rod is individual, with its own sensitivity and special characteristics.
It is considered optimal that the stretch of the feedergum will be 15% greater than that of the leash, that is, until the latter breaks, the elastic band should stretch an additional 40 cm. This length is enough to soften the jerk force of large prey. Rubber bands with diameters of 0.6 - 0.8 mm are considered universal.
Price is another condition when choosing a shock absorber. Feedergam – as a consumable material, is not cheap. Of course, you can buy a plug-in elastic band, a beaded one, or build an installation from scrap material, but its quality can negatively affect the fishing process.
Features and purpose
The name of the device is translated from English as “feeder rubber”.
Let's try to figure out what feedergam is and in what cases its use is justified. Essentially, this is an improved type of rubber. It is made from elastic materials, mainly silicone or latex. Thanks to this, the main load on the fishing line is reduced. When a fisherman is trying to catch his prey, the likelihood of rupture is minimized.
Feedergam - used for mounting various feeder equipment when catching large fish. The main purpose of the device is to soften the bite of large fish. Thin rubber gives fishermen the ability to use small hooks despite heavy loads. And the smaller the details, the less noticeable they are in the water. Using a feeder allows you to use thinner lines, which is important when catching shy fish that do not respond to rough equipment. These include carp, crucian carp, and pike.
Rubber is recommended in the following cases:
- Fishing under steep edges.
- Catching large specimens on thin leashes.
- Heavy feeders are used to attract fish.
- Catching pike with a “non-hooking” method.
The feeder feeder is not used for float rods. The device is designed for telescopic donks. It is also versatile - there are no restrictions in terms of body of water or specific fish. The main thing is to choose the right set of equipment. But for fishermen who want to purposefully catch small specimens, it is not advisable to use a shock absorber.
The most popular manufacturers of feeder gum
The most common models of feeder shock absorbers are British and Belgian. Both manufacturers are making their names known in the fishing world, and this makes the cost of the goods produced, as they say, “visible.”
Having studied the opinions of fishermen expressed regarding the feeder games of these manufacturers, we came to the following conclusions:
- Browning brand rubber is thicker in appearance.
- Drennan rubber bands have various colors that perfectly match the color combination to Russian reservoirs.
- The best, compact and reliable fishing knots are made from feedergam - drennan.
- In terms of functionality, both manufacturers are at the same level.
These conclusions only reflect the subjective opinion of active fishermen on the forum. Each angler should purchase a feeder elastic band based on their own practice, personal preferences and financial resources.
Recommendations for selection
Manufacturers offer shock absorbers in different colors to suit any fishing conditions. The feeder for the feeder must really be suitable for fishing on a particular body of water at a particular time. There are basic criteria that should be taken into account when choosing a device:
- The color should blend with the shade of the water - too bright shades stand out and scare away the fish.
- It is necessary to select rubber for a specific fishing line. The tensile load must be greater than that of a monofilament product.
- The optimal length of the feeder gum should be 15% longer than the leash. This will provide stretch when fishing for prey. Ideally, you should purchase several options and test them locally.
- Thickness - varies from 0.5 to 1 mm. The thicker the rubber, the greater the breaking load.
On the market you can find feeders from different manufacturers. “Flagman”, “Maver”, “Orson” have proven themselves well. Among the budget options, it is worth considering Volzhanka. Each angler selects the best option based on experience and financial capabilities.
Feeder rubber is a useful thing that helps out in difficult situations. It is indispensable when catching large and capricious fish. The device provides shock absorption, allows the use of delicate gear and reduces the risk of line breakage. Beginners find it difficult to use the feedcam installation. But to fully understand and appreciate all the advantages, it is enough to once understand the methods of using feeder rubber. There are different ways to knit feedercams depending on the specific case. The range allows you to choose a universal set of gear for catching different fish.
