Do-it-yourself moth box for winter fishing: knee-length, foam plastic

The moth box is quite an important accessory for the angler. The successful outcome of fishing largely depends on its presence. Bloodworms are mainly used for catching fish in cold weather, or rather, in winter. This is a fairly attractive bait, which is included in the diet of any kind of fish. During such periods when it is cold outside, the fish prefer food of animal origin. Motyl, in this case, is considered the most accessible bait. You can just go and wash it in the pond, so you can easily buy it in the market. The bloodworm is suitable for catching carp, bream, carp and other fish. Bloodworms are hooked at other times, not only when it’s cold. It is an integral part of the so-called sandwiches. This is when a bloodworm is also attached to the hook along with a nozzle of plant origin, although this is not necessary. The presence of a bloodworm on the hook, as an addition to the main bait, can guarantee bites.

Why is a moth needed?

The moth box, first of all, will help to keep the bait, especially in conditions when it is cold outside, especially since you have to go far for fishing. It will be a pity, but fishing simply will not take place if the bloodworm turns into unattractive larvae for fish. If he freezes and immobilizes, then he will no longer attract fish. In this case, only a live bait will interest the fish, and only in this case, you can count on the catch.

In this regard, certain requirements are imposed on the moth. For example:

• The moth box must be made of durable material. Very often, fishermen put bloodworms in matchboxes that cannot withstand loads, especially unforeseen ones, and the bait becomes unusable. In addition, in the process of moving such a box of matches can simply be lost.
• The lid in such a homemade product should fit snugly against the base of the box, otherwise the bloodworm may fall out of it or crawl out: after all, it is alive after all.
• The device must provide proper thermal conditions with air access, otherwise the larvae will either freeze or die.

Making moth boxes with your own hands

Anglers make most of the devices with their own hands, and the bloodworm is no exception. The thing is that the amount of fishing equipment that is really necessary for fishing is simply not realistic to buy for money. And this, despite the fact that some of them do not cost a lot of money. But if you put all the funds together, you get a solid figure.

This is a very simple device in design, which is made from improvised materials. Of course, those who do not want to spend precious time on this process can go to a fishing store to buy such a simple device.

What will be required

It is very important that the moth box provides for the possibility of maintaining the temperature regime. Alternatively, this can be arranged by placing this device on the fisherman’s knee. The strength of the moth box can be ensured if it is made of foam. Moreover, exceptionally dense foam is suitable. Such foam will not only be durable, but will also be able to retain heat inside the device. In order for the heat from the fisherman’s foot to freely penetrate inside the bloodworm, its lower part is made of summer, not dense fabric. For the manufacture of the case, the material from which thermo-mats are made is also suitable. This material is not expensive and can be used to make a device of any shape, as it is easily processed.

How to make a foam box?

Styrofoam is not expensive, but practical material that is easy to process and retains heat well. Therefore, it is quite realistic to make a foam box in the form of a small box. It should be recalled that only dense foam is suitable, for example, the one used to make floats. Although many anglers manage with ordinary foam, but with a higher density.

What you need for this:

• Styrofoam.
• Steel wire.

And also tools:

• Hacksaw.
• Stationery knife.
• Sandpaper (zero).

How is it done:

1. Taking a piece of foam, the dimensions of the future box (moth box) are applied on it. The box may differ in such dimensions: 8 by 5 by 3 centimeters.
2. Along the lines of the applied pattern, a workpiece is cut out with a hacksaw. It is better to use a hacksaw, as it has very small teeth.
3. Stepping back 5 mm from the edges of the cut-out workpiece, you should draw another rectangle, which will later turn out to be the inside of the bloodworm, where the larvae will be stored.
4. The inside is cut out with a clerical knife. It should be extended so that it does not reach the bottom of the workpiece by 5 mm.
5. After that, you can start making a lid for this box. Its dimensions: 7 by 4 by 5 centimeters.
6. After manufacturing, the cap is tightly adjusted to the hole with sandpaper.
7. The lid is connected to the box with a wire, 1 mm thick.
8. To do this, a hole is drilled in the back of the box and lid. It is better to drill the box along with the lid so that the holes match exactly.
9. After drilling the hole, you can begin to connect the box and lid. To do this, the lid is inserted into the box and a wire is inserted into the hole.
10. If something interferes with making a connection, then it is better to process suspicious places with sandpaper.

To protect the bait from the cold, you can put a piece of flannel on the bottom of such a moth box.

Creation of a one- and three-section knee pan

To create such a homemade product, you will need some materials and tools. In this case, there are no special requirements for materials, therefore, each angler will be able to make a device from any suitable material according to this sample. The main thing is that the product performs its main functions.

The following materials will be required:

• Glue.
• Thin material.
• Thermal material.
• Karemat.
• Plastic for spacers.

You will also need the following tools:

• Stationery knife.
• Scissors.

Stages of manufacture

Before starting manufacturing, you should carefully consider all the stages of manufacturing, as well as decide on the shape and size of the future bloodworm. The advantage of self-manufacturing lies in this, that it is possible to do exactly what is needed. It is not possible to buy what you need in the store. This is another factor that forces anglers to make gear with their own hands. Variants of the most common homemade products will be discussed in this article.

Making a simple moth

1. At the initial stage, three rectangles should be formed from a heat-resistant material.
2. In the center of these rectangles, “windows” of the desired size are formed. The wall thickness of the future bloodworm should be about 10 mm.
3. A fabric is attached from the bottom, and then an elastic band with glue.
4. Some anglers make the mistake of not securing the elastic between two layers of fabric, which prevents heat from entering the box. Due to the elastic band, a reliable contact of the moth box with the body of the fisherman is ensured.

Now it remains only to test this device on winter fishing, in the midst of the real cold. As a rule, anglers hold the bloodworm in their bosom, which is very inconvenient. Every time you have to climb into the bosom in search of bait. But what if the bite is intense enough? If you make such a bloodworm and fix it on your knee, then fishing will turn out to be not only gambling, but also pleasant: after all, the bait will always be at hand.

There is another homemade product, designed for three compartments. One compartment holds bloodworms for baits, the second compartment stores bloodworms, and the third compartment holds mormyshka and maggots. Sometimes this approach works.

Moth box with several compartments

To make such a box, you will have to follow these steps:

• Not large blanks are created, 150 by 170 mm in size from a karemat.
• The lower layers, and there should be three of them, are carefully glued together with glue.
• After that, small “windows” are formed in the blanks.
• After that, the fourth layer of karemat is glued.
• Further, homemade products must be carefully cultivated with fine sandpaper.
• In conclusion, rubber bands are attached to the homemade products, which serve to fasten the moths to the leg and to fasten the covers.
• But that’s not all, you should fix the lining on the lid, after which the bottom layer of fabric is glued. The moth box for winter fishing is ready and it remains only to cultivate the product a little, and then try it out on a fishing trip.

What to pay attention to when making

Even such a simple manufacture of simple boxes requires certain rules. For example:

• There is no need to apply glue over the entire surface of each layer. It is enough to apply it where the walls of the entire structure are located. In this case, a considerable amount of glue is saved.
• To form a compartment in a 3-layer blank, it is better to use a stationery knife with a narrow blade. If there is no such knife, but there is a knife with a wider blade, then the blade can be narrowed with pliers.
• To give all layers a certain shape, you should use an auxiliary shape. For this, a tin can or other unnecessary container is suitable.
• When forming the windows of the fourth layer, the knife should be held at an angle, towards the center of the product. The result is a window with a slope towards the center. This will make it possible to hold the cover in a fixed position without special clamps.
• After carrying out the final operations, it is enough to process the product to remove burrs or sharp edges.
• The elastic bands on the leg should be connected with Velcro, which will prevent snow from entering the moth box.
• The presence of special overlays on the covers of homemade products makes them somewhat stronger. In addition, special pads will allow you to open the bloodthirl without much effort, and they also close the gap where unnecessary cold can penetrate.
• The material for plastic overlays must be dense. Plastic from ordinary plastic bottles will not work.
• The fabric for the bottom layer must be thin, otherwise it will not allow heat to pass into the bloodthirl. On the other hand, it must have a special impregnation so that the juice that the bait will release does not get on the clothes, as stains may form.

Bloodworm storage

Bloodworm storage is greatly simplified if the angler has a bloodworm. If you follow certain storage rules, mosquito larvae can be stored for up to a month.

Bloodworm storage rules

• The bloodworm loves moisture, so it is advisable to put wet foam rubber on the bottom of the bloodworm.
• After that, living organisms are laid down in a thin layer and sent to a cool place, but not very cold and, in no case, not warm.
• About once a week, the larvae are taken out, and the foam rubber is moistened, after which the bloodworm is again sent to the bloodworm.

Armed with knowledge, you can make a device that will help you store mosquito larvae for a long time, thereby providing yourself with bait for a long time, and high-quality bait.

Fishing, and especially winter fishing, requires from the fisherman not only physical strength, patience and perseverance, but also skill not only in catching fish, but also in making fishing accessories. Anyone who is not able to make a bloodworm with their own hands at home can hardly count on any shifts in mastering the technique of fishing. But this requires much more knowledge and skills.