Catching roach from a boat

A boat (or, as it is also called , onboard) rod is a tackle that (as you can easily guess from the name itself) is intended for fishing from the side of a boat. No one has ever singled out side fishing rods as a separate class of fishing tackle; no special equipment is made for them. This type of tackle is used for catching white fish in deep places in the immediate vicinity of the boat, and this determines its design features. It’s easy to assemble such a fishing rod yourself, which is what most boat fishing enthusiasts do.

Rod

If fishing is planned at a depth of up to 5 meters, then you can safely use a winter fishing rod as a fishing rod. In this case, the fish will have to be fished out by hand, just like from a hole in winter. This type of gear is incredibly sensitive, and this is its main advantage. The disadvantage is that the reel does not take part in catching fish, which is why it will be quite problematic to successfully pull out any frisky carp weighing a kilo. At depths greater than 5 meters, it is best to use a spinning rod.

The optimal rod length is from 1.5 to 2 meters with a test weight of 60-100 grams; a reel is required. This length is due to the fact that fishing takes place near the boat, and there is no need to make long casts. In addition, the fish quite often likes to go under the boat, where it will be necessary to bypass the anchor ropes. Such manipulations are very comfortable to carry out using short spinning rods. It is desirable that the whip itself be rigid and its tip soft, that is, you can choose a rigid rod with a nod. The material used is titanium, carbon or fiberglass. Due to the relatively large depth of fishing and the presence of current under the boat, the rod should definitely be secured, otherwise, when biting a worthy trophy, you seriously risk losing your tackle overboard.

When fishing from a boat, it is convenient to use three onboard fishing rods at the same time. In this case, it will be better if they are all of the same type. This is practical from the point of view of saving money if a fishing rod breaks down.

Crocodile-type rods are perfect for night fishing. They are painted white and have a red tip, which is a definite advantage at night. In addition, you can buy them at an absolutely reasonable price.

Fishing with a side rod from a boat

When fishing with an onboard fishing rod from a floating craft, it is necessary to follow a number of rules, without which it is impossible to obtain a significant catch.

The most significant requirements that need to be taken into account are given below:

After arriving directly at the fishing site, silence is required: conversations must be quiet, throwing any objects into the water is not allowed.
Particular care must be taken when sitting in boats made of duralumin. It is not allowed to throw any objects at its bottom, since this material will contribute to the propagation of acoustic vibrations throughout the reservoir.
It is recommended to line the bottom of the boat with old blankets , jackets or any suitable material, which is covered with a tarpaulin on top. Such measures will help maintain silence.
When in a rubber boat, you must carefully ensure that it does not rock, as this will cause a characteristic squelching sound in the water, which can scare off potential prey.
If snags occur, it is recommended to tear off the gear, since unhooking them from obstacles is a rather noisy process that will scare away the fish near the entire fishing area.

Catching bream from a boat using onboard rods

The most popular species of prey during boat fishing is bream. This is a rather cautious breed of fish, so to get a large catch you need to take into account the peculiarities of its behavior and know the specifics of its fishing.

Initially, you need to choose the right fishing point; it should be located downstream from the place that was baited. A section of the reservoir is selected where there are no large snags or any other underwater obstacles.

Bream is much weaker than many other fish, for example, carp or ide, but in the current this prey can offer impressive resistance, so fishing it out will not be easy. At the same time, bream has rather weak lips, so you should not make strong jerks, which can lead to the prey disappearing.

Equipment for bream for this type of fishing:

You can choose a short rod , the optimal length is no more than 1-2 meters.
The rod test is 30-70 g , but when fishing in places with rapid currents, its value can be increased.
The working line can have a diameter from 0.15 mm to 0.5 mm. The indicator is determined directly on the spot depending on the speed of the current, depth and other features of the selected point.
The thickness of the leash depends on the characteristics of the chosen fishing line; the indicator should always be 0.05 mm larger.
The fishing rod must be equipped with a spinning reel ; the spool capacity must be at least 100 meters with an average fishing line thickness of about 0.3 mm. When using a larger cord, its indicator increases to 150 meters, which will always allow you to have a certain reserve in case of unforeseen situations.
Sinkers are used only sliding type , their weight is determined on the spot depending on the presence of a current, its speed and the depth of the selected point.
The size of hooks can vary from No. 5 to No. 7 depending on the expected size of the prey. It is necessary to choose options with an extended fore-end, as this will make the process of attaching the bait easier.

Catching crucian carp from a boat with a fishing rod

Fishing for crucian carp from a boat is usually practiced with the onset of summer, since at this time large prey prefers to stay quite far from the shore.

For these purposes, exclusively rubber boats are usually used, since they are the quietest when all precautions are taken.

Features of choosing equipment for successful catching of this prey are given below:

The rod must have a fairly rigid rig , since when catching crucian carp you often have to practice forced fishing.
The reel can be selected either inertial or inertialess : the main requirement is the capacity of the spool, which must be at least 50 meters with a working line thickness of 0.17 mm to 0.22 mm.
The leash should be approximately 0.05 mm thinner than the main fishing line ; compliance with this rule will prevent you from losing the entire equipment if a snag occurs.
The dimensions of the hook depend on the expected size of the prey, as well as the characteristics of the chosen bait. Basic requirements: the presence of a sharp and well-sharpened tip; round prying; extended fore-end when using worms as bait; dark color.
It is best to choose a float that is as sensitive as possible , so it is recommended to give preference to sliding-type tubular models, which are easy to handle even when fishing for crucian carp in shallow water.
The sinker must also be sliding ; the weight is determined depending on the speed of the current, the depth of the chosen place and the characteristics of the float used.
Bait can be of both plant and animal origin , but the bait mixtures used must necessarily create a dust cloud in the reservoir in order to attract large schools of fish to the fishing site for a long time.

Bite alarm

A nod or a bell can be used as a bite alarm for a boat fishing rod. Since short rods are used, a nod will still be preferable. In specialized stores you can find a nod with a shiny tip made of a spring. However, they often stretch out and quickly become unusable when the fishing line gets caught. Therefore, it is better to make a nod yourself from reed with a diameter of 3 mm.

Some anglers choose a homemade nod made from a ribbon spring from a vacuum cleaner that tightens the cord. To do this, you need to cut off a piece of 17-20 cm from it and solder or glue a ring to one edge with epoxy glue, and fasten the other edge to the tip of the rod. The edges of the spring need to be treated with fine sandpaper and then the nod should be painted in some bright color. On such a nod, even if there is an overlap, it simply comes off when thrown.

Fishing from a boat with a winter fishing rod

Few people today practice using winter fishing rods for fishing from a boat. However, this technique has been known for a very long time and is often highly effective, but it is necessary to choose the right gear.

Some features of this process are given below:

Classic winter balalaika jigs can be an effective option, but using them is extremely inconvenient due to the need to constantly hold your hand with the tackle over the side of the boat.
Small telescopic rigs with rings , which are used for winter ring fishing from the shore, are the most common option.
The hybrid option , when a sufficiently long whip or carbon tip for Bolognese gear is attached to a winter fishing rod, is not only effective, but also the most convenient way of such fishing.

Choosing a fishing spot

Promising areas for catching white fish will be places with depths from 4 to 7 meters. The temperature in the bottom layer is lower than on the surface of the water. In places with little current, a thermocline is often observed in hot weather. During the day, it would be better to catch bream and roach a little higher from the bottom in such reservoirs.

It is important for us to find the channel and fix the boat near it. The channel can be found using navigational charts or you can follow other fishermen and boaters as a guide. As a rule, fishermen who catch white fish from boats are located quite closely together. There is a high probability of a riverbed flowing in this area. Upon arrival at the place, you should use an echo sounder to study the structure of the bottom in more detail and decide on the fishing location. It is advisable to find an edge or depth difference.

It is convenient to use a wireless echo sounder. With its help, you can determine depths in different places, while the boat will be anchored. Most often, cool places where bream are caught well are located near large holes. They are rarely empty. Knowledgeable anglers who have been fishing in this area for many years occupy the most promising points in advance.

It is very important to scan the selected area well with an echo sounder to find holes 6-8 meters deep. Many models of echo sounders have navigation with the ability to enter coordinates into the device’s memory. Next time, you will find these points accurately and faster than other fishermen using the coordinates. This is easy to do even at night.

It is very important to determine the structure of the bottom. If we want to catch large bream, roach and silver bream, then we look for a hard bottom with a shell. It is to such places that schools of bream often come to feed. The bottom can be sandy, clay or stone. Modern echo sounders show which bottom is muddy, sandy, pebbly, with or without grass.

Areas with a muddy bottom are unsuitable for fishing for bream. If he visits them in the summer, it is rare. You shouldn't count on luck. It is better to fish in the above places.

Next, we proceed to one of the most important moments of fishing - fixing the boat on anchors. After this, two anchors are thrown in different directions so that the boat is securely stopped near the fishing spot. It is better to find a place where the current weakens and anchor the boat there.

How to do it yourself?

You can achieve the best results in fishing with the help of homemade side rods. Make an onboard fishing rod yourself, choosing a blank size that is convenient for your boat.

Whip

The rod whip is removed from an old or broken shore rod. Then the extreme knee of the Bolognese fishing rod is connected to the handle of the bead. What else can you make a whip from:

The whip from the feeder quivertype is more sensitive.
Sometimes the rod blank is made from a bamboo leg, borrowed from a float rod.
You can use a wicker product that is specially selected and dried. If you compare this material with carbon fiber and carbon fiber, then they make rough whips. But they are well suited for catching large fish.

Lever

The handle provides maximum convenience when using the fishing rod. This is the most important detail in the product, which, in addition to convenience, allows you to securely and efficiently fasten the reel. Thanks to the handle, the tackle has the property of buoyancy and it will not sink when it is in the water.

Making the handle:

The part is made of lightweight material with buoyant properties. Natural cork (bottle) is suitable for this.
A hole is made along the entire length of the cork.
A steel wire with a diameter of 3-5 mm is inserted into the hole.
The ends of the part are glued together, creating a strong frame that will securely hold the reel and rod blank.

Reel mount

There are 3 types of reels that can be used on board. These are inertial and inertial-free reels, as well as reels. The product is selected in accordance with the size and weight of the fishing rod, and the reel must be securely connected to the handle. Connection process:

The most suitable option for equipping a fishing rod is inertia models with a drum diameter of no more than 10 cm, and inertia-free products of small sizes.
If the rod is short, then the reel and blank can be connected in a blind way, by gluing or riveting. Blind mounts are also used when you need to fasten the metal frame of the tackle and the reel leg.

Sometimes insulating tape is used to secure parts. But due to constant exposure to water and sunlight, this material loses its properties, so parts often become separated.

Rings

You should not buy expensive rings with ceramic liners for beading. The tackle does not need such a product, since the fishing line does not load the surface of the ring when tensioned. In addition, they make the tackle heavier. Small steel rings without mounting legs are suitable for edging. Installation of rings, 2 options:

The rings are fixed to the fishing rod blank using epoxy resin.
As a retainer, insulating tape is used to wrap the rings. To better fasten the turns of the tape, it is heated with an open flame. This will not only secure it securely, but will create additional protection from water.

If the length of the form is 1 m, then install 3-4 winding rings. This amount of parts is required for comfortable fishing.

Quivertip or nod

The nod is designed to detect a bite, which is why some types of beads are equipped with them. Making a nod:

A colored polyethylene bottle is used to make the product. It is cut into strips of the required length and width.
If the bottle is transparent, then the nod is painted with red varnish or a felt-tip pen, which is used to mark the metal. This is necessary for better visual control of the bite.

If the fishing rod is equipped with a graphite or carbon fiber sensitive whip, then the nod may not be used. Since the material has high plasticity, the quiver tip shows the bite well, so you should not clutter the tackle with unnecessary elements.