This is a simple tackle. Lightweight and inexpensive design. All that is needed for production is a hook, a weight, and several tens of meters of fishing line.
Due to the low price, you can use several gears in one place at the same time, this increases the chances of an excellent result. It is also well suited for catching large fish, which are found mainly on the bottom near the shore and at short distances from it.
One of the important factors that affects the convenience of fishing with a donkey is the features of the bottom in the reservoir. A soft sandy bottom, where there are few plants and any branches under water, is better suited.
With a sinker-feeder
For catching crucian carp, the most effective option for hooks is to use a regular spinning model. Since this particular equipment has shown itself well among various grasses and reeds, where most crucian carp live.
A distinctive feature of the sinker-feeder is the presence of a sliding weight, which also represents a feeder. The latter is made in the form of a spiral with an open top and a looped bottom.
The base material for making a feeder is copper wire with a diameter of 2 mm. Additionally, you will need round nose pliers and a tube with a diameter of 20-25 mm for winding.
The looped side of the feeder touches a weight or buckshot that has a central hole. Although, if you wish, you can use a standard bead. In order to prevent it from slipping, it is necessary to create a special knot at the tip of the fishing line at the carabiner.
Experienced fishermen recommend choosing a pin type, although other types are also suitable. If such equipment is not available, you can use the bead back. The main thing is that you can safely insert the main and leader lines into its hole.
Hooks No. 6-7 are attached to the ends of the monofilament leader thread. It is recommended to choose the diameter of the main line 0.28-0.30 mm, and the leader line - 0.20 mm. Therefore, in reality, you can only use one leash with a hook. After all, this will not affect the intensity of the bite at all.
Technique for catching crucian carp using a hook with a sinker-feeder
First, you need to carefully fill the spiral with food, and its top must be plugged with bread or porridge. To prepare food, it is best to take rolled oats porridge with pieces of cake.
In the feeder itself, it will become thoroughly intelligent, and to prevent it from scattering, it is necessary to dip everything into the pond before casting the equipment.
If you decide to fish in a body of water with a current, it will distribute the food throughout the water column and gather fish around it. Although in standing water the result will not be worse. It’s just that here the fish will be attracted to the scent of the food.
During the bite process, the feeder will not interfere with you in any way. After all, it moves freely on the fishing line. For additional signaling of fish biting, a special bell is used.
This type of equipment can be safely called universal. Because it can be used to catch not only crucian carp, but also silver bream, ide, bream, carp and many other fish species. The competitor in this case can only be a car with a rubber shock absorber.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that there are restrictions on fishing with a hook - you can only use one rubber shock absorber, equipped with 5 hooks, per angler
Manufacturing process
Making a snack comes down to some simple steps, so:
- The fishing line must be tied to the drain at one end;
- The second end of the fishing line must be attached to the feeder together with a sinker;
- A leash or leashes must be tied to the feeder located on the main line;
- You can attach hooks to leashes in unlimited quantities. It is worth understanding that a large number of hooks will provide more catch.
- Each angler chooses the methods of tying knots and methods of attaching gear, depending on personal preferences and the type of fish being “hunted.”
Zakidushka with rubber shock absorber
The main advantage of a hook with a shock absorber is that the gear does not need to be re-thrown after each bite of a crucian carp. In this case, a rubber band comes to the rescue. The ratio of the length of the elastic band to the fishing line is 1:5.
In order to securely fasten them together, you can use the loop-in-loop method. A weight is attached to the end of the elastic band. It is he who will hold it on the surface of the bottom of the reservoir or in the water column in the same place.
The elastic tends to stretch, so it will not interfere with tearing out the fishing line with the hook from the pond.
After updating the bait, you need to smoothly lower the monofilament, while the elastic band will automatically direct the equipment to the baited place.
It is not recommended to use equipment of this kind on a body of water with a current.
Because the rubber band will rattle under the influence of the current and will only scare away the fish.
Securing the leash is most effective using a bead.
It is pulled onto the main monofilament and stopped with a cambric.
The diameter of the main monofilament thread is 0.25-0.30 mm, the leader - 0.20 mm. Whereas it is better to choose hooks numbered 5, 6 and 7. Here everything depends solely on the size of the fish.
Plus, with such a trick, you will have a chance to catch predatory fish.
Snack for catfish
Of course, catching a good catfish is the cherished dream of many fishermen, but catfish are not only large but also quite powerful fish, so the casting line can reach up to 2 mm or even the fisherman can use a fishing cord.
And in this case the sinker should be chosen according to 150 grams, which is quite suitable. Of course, leashes can be a little thinner up to 1.5 mm.
Peculiarities
The main distinguishing feature of casting for crucian carp is that with the help of such equipment you can fish from gently sloping and steep shores, from a boat and at a great distance from the coastal zone. Precisely in those places where the bite is good for not so cautious fish.
Moreover, fishing from the bottom of a reservoir is very effective. But this is only possible with proper organization of work. To do this, it is recommended to make good bait and choose the right bait. An important role in this matter is played by the correct choice of fishing location and taking into account the strength of the current.
The thicker the monofilament, the easier it is carried away by the current. Consequently, the catch will be large.
Features, secrets and recommendations for fishing and preparation
In order to use a zakidushka as a fishing tackle, you don’t need a lot of knowledge and skills, but it still wouldn’t hurt to listen to the recommendations and advice of experts:
- If fishing involves spending the night on a pond, you should prepare headlamps for yourself in advance. This will free up your hands and handle the gear, pull it out, and fish for fish.
- It is necessary to approach the choice of fishing line very carefully, since if its cross-section is small, it is less likely that it will be carried away by the current.
- The ideal option for fishing for hooks would be to stock up on several hooks in advance, which can later be placed along the reservoir. Thus, you can increase the likelihood of going home with a catch several times.
- For a fish bite alarm, the best option would be to choose simple bells.
- Before going to the pond, you should definitely take all the spare gear and materials for throwing. This is due to the fact that if the tackle gets caught on snags or vegetation, it will tear and you need to be prepared for the fact that you will have to replace something. The advantage is that line and sinker are quite cheap and do not take up much space, and all this can be done on a pond.
- Also, in order to save money, you can not buy bells as alarms, but use any available materials, such as sleeves or bases from radio tubes.
- It is best, especially for novice fishermen, to practice throwing tackle at home, so that everything is done correctly. To do this, you can install a nut on the free end and go out into the field or alley and practice your accuracy. This way you can save your strength, nerves and hooks with weights.
Design
The design of the simplest bait for crucian carp is a wooden whip with a pointed end one meter long.
In this case, the monofilament loop is made blind and serves to attach it to the whip.
You can attach the fishing line to the spinning rod using silk threads. Moreover, metal hooks and a weight are additionally attached to the throw.
It is extremely important to avoid interrupting the line with the sinker during the casting process.
In the case where the weight is used as a sliding type, it must be stopped.
Darts can be used as a stopper. The hooks are attached to the main monofilament thread.
Bells are used to signal a bite. Moreover, very often, for better bites, feeders filled with food are used.
Fishing technique
Arriving at a pond, first of all, you need to decide on the most optimal place for fishing, and only after that cast baits.
One of the most common casting options is the manual method, i.e. Having untwisted the fishing line and weight, try to cast the tackle further away.
In addition, this method is characterized by sufficient efficiency and at the same time safety.
You need to watch the hooks located on the main line very carefully, otherwise you can hook yourself and simply injure yourself, especially for novice anglers.
In order to avoid such unpleasant situations, it is necessary to add an elastic band to the design of the rig, which will return the rig to its place every cast.
When the bell rings and the line twitches, it means the fish has already bitten and you need to hook in time.
How to make a bait for crucian carp?
Creating a hook for crucian carp is very simple. This does not require much skill or specific skills. Just follow the recommendations and you will definitely succeed. After all, it is simply impossible to make this tackle incorrectly.
Necessary materials:
- wooden board, dimensions: 250/100/15 mm - reel;
- a piece of foam or rubber;
- saw;
- drill;
- sandpaper;
- glue.
Manufacturing process:
- Take a board and make cuts in it by sawing out its central part.
- Carefully attach foam rubber to either side of the reel. It will serve to securely fix the hooks. Also in this case you can use rubber.
- Create a hole in the spool to further secure the monofilament.
- The technique for performing this type of equipment is elementary. We attach a weight to the tip of the main monofilament thread. Its weight will depend entirely on the nature of the reservoir.
- Having measured 20 cm, secure the leashes with hooks in a clear sequence. The bait for crucian carp is ready!
- Now all you have to do is fix the monofilament using the previously drilled hole and insert the point of the hooks into the foam piece.
Equipment for crucian carp bait:
- fishing line, diameter 0.3-0.4 mm;
- fishing line for leashes with a diameter of 0.2-0.3 mm;
- 3 hooks;
- a sinker weighing 50-70 g for still water and 120-150 g for a body of water with current.
What is fishing done for?
It must be said that before you start fishing, you should decide on the place and bait. As already mentioned, if possible, you should look for reservoirs with a hard bottom, as well as a minimum amount of vegetation.
If we talk about bait, it should be noted that crucian carp is a “spoiled” fish, which works well in some reservoirs, but does not work at all in others.
Despite this, when going fishing, it is recommended to stock up on the following delicacies:
- Maggot or bloodworm. Such “goodies” are loved not only by crucian carp, but also by roach and perch. Therefore, if there is information that these specimens live in the river, then it is better to refuse such bait, because instead of crucian carp something else will be caught.
- Dung and earthworms.
- Pearl barley.
- Dough.
- Semolina.
Bait also plays an important role, allowing you to lure the fish onto the hook, so this point is also worth dwelling on in detail.
It is worth saying that the delicacy can be prepared at home or purchased in a store. Many experienced fishermen refuse what is sold, believing that there is nothing useful in such baits, because they sit for months and do not spoil. It’s much better to spend a little time preparing something tasty and aromatic that the fish will surely like.
Often, fishermen take the following products from which they prepare a “culinary masterpiece”:
- Cake made from sunflower.
- Corn grits.
- Manku.
- Wheat bran.
- Rolled oatmeal type.
- Crushed barley or wheat.
Before you start cooking, it is better to choose a recipe for all occasions, taking into account the fact that the fish may not want to peck the food offered to it. It is quite possible that there should be more of some product, and less of another.
Some fishermen resort to using natural flavors to improve the taste.
These could be:
- Cocoa.
- Garlic.
- Air.
- Vanillin.
- Finely chopped dill.
- Anise extract.
Important! You need to be careful with flavorings, because their excess will lead to the fact that the fish will begin to get scared and swim away in the other direction.
Bait for baiting crucian carp
Crucian carp is a finicky and whimsical fish. Her taste preferences can even change depending on the weather, so it is very difficult to say in advance which bait will be the most effective.
In this case, the choice of bait components will depend on whether there are other species of fish in the reservoir, or whether crucian carp is the master of the water expanses. If besides him there are many other breeds in the pond, then it is best for you to refuse to use small components of complementary food.
At the same time, crucian carp loves peas, corn, pearl barley, as well as various types of porridges and cereals.
Baits for catching crucian carp
For each specific reservoir, depending on the individual conditions and type of fish, bait is selected.
You need to know that crucian carp prefers a variety of baits, but nevertheless, it gives particular preference to the following:
- Worms;
- Maggot;
- Bloodworm;
- Semolina;
- Dough;
- Pearl barley.
It is necessary to clearly understand that when using bloodworms or maggots, you need to be very careful, since such bait should only be used in reservoirs stocked with crucian carp, otherwise other small fish will eat it.
Options for bottom fishing gear
What kind of snacks can be made?
The types and features of each design are listed below. a) a zakidushka wound on a stick;
b) a bag with a reel;
c) a hook with a reel.
The simplest option for throwing. Making such a snack is simple and inexpensive. There is no need to spend money on expensive spinning rods, feeders, or reels. Only fishing line, weight (feeder) and hooks are used. As a rule, several shelters are placed along the shore at once.
The main line and equipment are wound on the reel. The reel has different sizes, depending on the volume and thickness of the main line. First, the main fishing line of the required length is wound onto the reel, then a rig of leashes with hooks and a weight (feeder) is tied to the end of the fishing line.
Before casting, the tackle is unwound on the shore. The reel or fishing line is tied to a stick (stand) fixed into the ground on the shore so that when casting, all the tackle along with the reel does not fly into the pond. The other end of the fishing line with the equipment is untwisted by hand and thrown to the desired place on the pond. The free line is selected by winding it on a reel.
A spinning rod with a reel is used for convenience and casting distance. The equipment is no different from the previous version. Spinning rods for casting are used short and powerful, since casting a heavy load causes serious stress on the spinning rod blank. The spinning rod is installed at an angle to the surface of the reservoir, and a bell is attached to the tip as a bite alarm.
It’s still the same system with a sinker and hooks, which works both in the fall for pike perch and in the summer when fishing for pike.
This bottom tackle differs from the usual casting using a spinning rod only in the presence of a specialized fishing rod with replaceable tips (feeder), which, depending on the load, act as bite alarms.
In the fall, you are guaranteed a good bite when fishing with bottom tackle if you use the above instructions.
Feeder tackle is the same donka. Only as bite alarms, not additional elements are used (bell, bell, electronic alarm), but an element of the rod, which is a special replaceable tip. They have different tests, which usually differ in color. Replaceable tips no longer serve any function other than animating the tip when a fish bites.
Casting rods using spinning rods are very attractive for use in fishing. Installing several hooks on the shore, the ability to fish at night, in the fog, makes fishing much more promising and effective than other fishing methods.
