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This tackle is the most common donkey, but there is a significant difference. The equipment includes a piece of fishing rubber. The sinker is attached to it, and not to the main fishing line. An elastic band for pike perch acts as an intermediate link between the leashes and the sinker. This somewhat complicates the installation process, but more than compensates for the convenience and practicality of fishing.
The essence of rubber band fishing
The process of fishing on a reznik is also similar to the classic donkey, but there are some distinctive points. Fishing with classic tackle is complicated by the fact that after each bite or change of bait, you have to pull it completely out of the water. Each such action will be accompanied by another cast, and this is another matter.
The elastic, in turn, allows you to fish for pike perch and change the bait without pulling the load out of the reservoir. The plastic element stretches, allowing you to reach the hooks and perform the necessary actions. In this case, the load remains in place. Replacing the bait, we smoothly release the tackle to a given place. In other words, there is no need to make an already difficult cast every time.
In a word, “elastic band” greatly simplifies the process of fishing. The main thing is to collect it correctly and learn how to throw it into the river. Such a donk is not only convenient to use, but effective in terms of catchability. Frequent casts of ordinary gear are accompanied by a loud splash. This can frighten off an already cautious predator.
The next advantage is simplicity and low cost. This is what we will focus on in this article, since many novice fishermen are interested in the question of how to make such a tackle and not spend much money at the same time.
How to make a rubber band with your own hands
Do-it-yourself gum for catching zander is made quite simply. Comprises:
- Sinker (the weight should ensure the delivery of hooks to the shore, while he himself remains in place). It is advisable to use a sliding one to make it easier to get out of the reservoir at the end of fishing;
- Rubber shock absorber;
- Carousel;
- Leashes with a diameter of 0,3-0,35 mm and a length of 20-30 cm;
- Hooks with a long shank. For pike perch, the optimal size is N7-10;
- The main fishing line with a diameter of 0,4-0,5 mm. The length depends on the stretch of the rubber. The average recommended size is 10-15 m;
- Reel with a good supply of fishing line. You can make your own from wood, metal or plastic.
The elastic is attached at one end to the sinker, and the other to the main line. Thus, by stretching the rubber shock absorber, the fisherman can pull the leashes with hooks towards him.
A strong thread must also be attached to the sinker. It can be a regular rope or braided line. It is needed to completely pull the tackle out of the water. The main thing is that the braid should be as invisible to the predator as possible.
When making do-it-yourself rubber bands for pike perch, special attention should be paid to the following factors:
- Elasticity;
- Limiting ability to stretch from its original length;
- Strength;
- Shape (there are round, ribbon, diamond-shaped and others).
Two types of shock absorbers are most commonly used: flat and round. The first is the so-called “noodle”. The coefficient of extensibility is 1,3-1,4. It has good wear resistance. Sold in fishing shops, as well as in the market.
The round version is less common. It has a stretch factor of 1,5-1,6. The service life, according to experienced fishermen, is slightly less compared to tape rubber.
Highlights of mounting gear and some nuances
First of all, we select the cargo. On the one hand, the bigger it is, the better. But there are difficulties when casting into a reservoir. Therefore, the most optimal weight is 400-500 gr. Can be made from lead flat or oval. This will avoid unwanted hooks for water barriers.
The hook is knitted with a swivel. They will also be required to attach the gum. To increase the efficiency of fishing between the leader and the main line, you can add a feeder feeder.
Assembly stages
Having prepared the necessary materials, we proceed to the assembly of gear.
- We measure the fishing line of the desired length (10-15 m). Make a loop at one end. An elastic band will be attached to it.
- Stepping back along the length of the scaffold 15-20 cm, we knit another loop for attaching the leash. Further, at a distance of 25-30 cm, we make four more leash loops.
- We tie one end of the rubber to the fishing line, and the other to the load. To him we knit a rope or kapron thread.
- We install leashes with hooks (some fishermen do this on the shore just before catching).
- The free supply of fishing line is wound on the reel. When fishing directly, the reel must be securely fastened to the shore. This will help the metal pin.
You can use a bite signaling device in the form of a bell. Or improvised materials are used, for example, a lump of dirt. We roll it up in the form of a ball and fasten it to the free part of the fishing line above the water surface.
Nozzles and bait
To select the right bait, it is important to know the food base of a particular predator. Pike perch prefers to eat runaway fish. These include bleak, gudgeon, roach and others.
Lures are divided into three types:
- Natural (live bait);
- Artificial (wobblers);
- Pieces of fish.
For the bottom “gum” the best option would be natural. Live bait can attract a predator with an active game, and pieces of fish with a smell. Artificial in this case will not be distinguished by good catchability.
Fishing tactics
The success of fishing directly depends on the place of fishing. Throwing in the right place will bring a good result. At least a bite for sure. Pike perch prefers to be at great depths. Most often in holes. Such places are usually located far from the coast. Therefore, you can deliver tackle to the right place using a boat.
Consider the tactics of fishing from the shore:
- We unwind the tackle.
- Grasping the cord with the load, we throw it to the chosen place. The further the better.
- We drive pins into the ground. One is closer to the water, and the second is at a distance of 4-5 m from it. The first pin is needed to install the signaling device, and the second to fix the tackle when changing the bait or removing the caught fish.
- We pull out the tackle in order to fix the leashes with hooks and put the bait, for example, fry.
- We carefully bleed the fishing line, lowering it into the pond.
- The line must be in a taut position. To do this, we select the free part from the water and fix it by the pin.
- Seeing a bite, we take the fishing line in our hands. We are waiting for the next jerk and hook the fish.
Fishing for pike perch is carried out from the shore. You can’t do it from a boat. It may only be needed to deliver the goods to the right place. Thus, you can catch not only zander, but also other predators.