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Feeder fishing is quite popular among anglers, many prefer to put their rods out and, enjoying the sun, expect a bite. You can also fish at the feeder at night, this tackle is suitable for the nocturnal inhabitants of our reservoirs.
It is not difficult to assemble feeder tackle, every self-respecting fisherman knows the basics. A rod, a reel, a fishing line – all this is selected individually, but with feeders you should not rush and buy what you like visually. This issue is worth studying in more detail, since a properly selected feeder for the feeder is the basis of successful fishing.
Types of feeders
Specialized shops for anglers and even small departments with tackle have a huge arsenal of all kinds of feeders for the feeder. How not to get confused and choose the right thing for you? What nuances should be considered when choosing? Or is it better to use homemade ones? How to make a good quality feeder yourself?
All feeders by type of application are divided into three main groups:
- for the river and current;
- for stagnant water;
- for feeding.
All of them can be made both from metal and from high-quality plastic. Usually products have a mesh body, but there are also springs that are used only for standing water.
For a river on the course, more metal options are used. Previously, for fishing on the river, it was customary to choose rectangular feeders with a load soldered at the bottom, but other types are now used. Of the novelties for the current, in addition to the standard square ones, the following options are very popular among experienced fishermen:
- “bullet” or “rocket”;
- triangular.
The latter species is rarely used, since it contains a small amount of food; homemade triangular feeder is considered a classic among anglers with experience.
For the manufacture of products for the river, metal is more often used, since:
- he sinks faster;
- products are stronger.
When choosing a metal mesh feeder, carefully inspect the junctions of the twigs. Burrs should not be there, and the paint should lie evenly.
To prevent the current from blowing your rig, pay special attention to weight, because it is the soldered weight that will help hold the bait in the right place. When choosing, they are repelled by the strength of the current in the place where fishing is planned:
- for a weak current, in the backwaters, tackle with a 40-60-gram sinker will be enough;
- 80-100 grams is suitable for the middle course, this is usually the case with small rivers;
- 120-150 grams are suitable for large rivers with a strong current, lighter water will simply carry away.
It used to be that rectangular or square metal feeders were suitable for the current, now this is no longer so important. The plastic “bullet” is no worse than its metal square counterpart. It is worth noting that these types have a deaf type of fastening.
Feeders for ponds and lakes
Still water will require lighter rigging, often spring-shaped feeders are used for this. Depending on how much bait needs to be cast, the following types are used:
- “watermelon” or “pear”;
- conventional twisted spring;
- flat method.
“Watermelons” and “pears” are often used to catch large carp and silver carp, these types of fish require a large amount of bait. A twisted spring is rarely used singly; most often, three such feeders form a floating tackle “crucian killer”. This method is more often used to equip a feeder for catching carp and large crucian carp, but such fishing requires pre-feeding.
The three-rib feeder is used less often by anglers, carp lovers prefer it because no matter how the casting is done, the bait always ends up on top. Such a product is perfect for forming equipment for boilies.
For boilie equipment, do not use flat-method feeders, there is not enough bait in them, and constant throwing can scare away the fish.
Feeder
Feeding troughs are used as auxiliary ones, sometimes additional rods are used to cast them. Most fishermen shape the tackle so that it is easy to change the feeders used.
To make a large amount of feed, it must have the following characteristics:
- big sizes;
- metal mesh;
- lack of a bottom;
- rare rods.
It is these indicators that will allow you to bring the required amount of bait to the right place and quickly leave it there. Often, feeding options are made with their own hands from old unnecessary household items.
In England, where feeder fishing is very popular, in practice a special method is used for feeding. A special design was invented, in which, after contact with the bottom, the structure squeezes out the food.
For feeding with animal feed, cork feeders of closed, open and semi-closed type are used. They differ from the rest in large holes throughout the body, through which the contents are washed out.
Let us dwell in more detail on each type of feeder, find out their advantages and disadvantages.
Rectangular feeders with soldered weight
Rectangular or square metal mesh feeders are used for feeder fishing on the river. Their bottom is flat, on it there is a soldered load of different weights. Previously, it was believed that just such a feeder is most suitable for the current, it allegedly does not blow away with water. Additionally, spikes were made on the bottom, which sink into the ground and thereby better hold the feeder in place. It has now been proven that the spikes do not allow to achieve the desired result; with a strong current, a feeder with a small weight will still be demolished.
Among the disadvantages of metal rectangular feeders, it is worth noting the following:
- after washing out the food, they rarely emerge due to the sinker;
- when casting, after contact with water, they emit a strong slap that can scare away the fish;
- when pulled out, they often cling to bottom irregularities, the process is slowed down by water.
But for some, this view is still the best. Classics are in demand more among experienced fishermen.
“Bullet” or “Rocket”
This type of feeder feeder is increasingly attracting fishermen, although it was previously considered impractical to use “bullets” in the current. Recently, the views of even anglers with experience in this matter have changed, more and more often the “bullet” is used to equip the feeder for the river. These feeders are characterized by:
- plastic case;
- the presence of wings on the sides;
- cone-shaped body;
- weight at the very end of the feeder.
Among the shortcomings, rapid wear is noted, plastic quickly loses its structure under the influence of water and the sun, becomes more brittle.
But there are more positive qualities:
- after washing out the bait, the feeders float perfectly;
- thanks to the shape they fly further and better;
- when in contact with water do not create unnecessary noise.
The equipment turns out to be deaf, but when winding the fishing line or cord, due to the shape of the feeder, it slides perfectly in the water column and practically does not cling to anything.
Triangular feeders
This type of feeder is considered a relic of the past, many anglers have abandoned their use. The main reason for this was the small capacity of the body of the feeder, and the food was washed out of it rather quickly. In addition, due to the shape of the feeder, it is difficult to get into the water and also come out of it.
The characteristic features are:
- triangular shape;
- metal carcass;
- on one of the planes there is a soldered weight.
Previously, it was believed that such models are best kept in the current, but now they no longer argue about this.
“Watermelon” or “Pear”
Anglers who prefer to fish for carp use these particular still water feeders. Equipment for this type of fishing is usually made sliding, optionally put from one to four hooks on leashes. Such products are rarely used for boilie equipment, more for puffy or polystyrene.
Watermelon design:
- the weight of the feeders ranges from 15 to 60 grams;
- ribs are metallic, rather rare;
- inside there is a through tube.
Equipment is collected from one feeder, it is not recommended to pair them.
coil spring
The most primitive and easy-to-make feeder, which is used only for ponds with stagnant water. In equipment it is possible to use both one, and several feeders at once. Usually they go unshipped, so the final link is the sinker, which is blindly tied to the tackle.
A twisted spring cannot be confused with other types due to the following characteristics:
- simple spiral shape;
- a through tube is usually installed inside;
- made of copper-plated wire or painted after.
The “crucian killer” is considered a classic equipment, it consists of three small feeders. A leash with a hook is knitted over each of them, it is advisable to do this through a small branch, then the hooks will not be confused with the main fishing line.
There is a tackle from two feeders, they call it “carp killer”. For this type, twisted spirals should be larger in size, leashes and hooks are placed in the same way as in the “crucian killer”, only their size should be larger.
Tackle with one feeder is used the least often, bait will not go into such a tackle, and very few people want to recast often. The tooling is formed along one line:
- feeder;
- leash;
- hook.
Some fishermen place a sliding weight in front of the feeder, which is secured with beads or float stoppers. But more often they attach a sinker to a swivel, which will complete this simple tackle.
“Method”
The flat method is used for catching fish in ponds with stagnant water. Most often, products are used to form carp boilie equipment, additional bait is thrown with bait feeders or imported by boat.
“Method” contains a small amount of bait, it is hammered between the ribs on one side using a special mold. On the reverse side of the feeder is a soldered weight, which helps to position it correctly.
Feeders “method” come in different weights, from 15 to 80 grams. The base is usually always metal, the ribs are made from different materials, but when choosing this type in a store, it is better to give preference to plastic.
Don’t buy cheap feeders of this type, they will fall apart on the first fishing trip.
Many people try to fish with feeders, but not everyone succeeds in fishing due to improperly assembled equipment. The main mistake is precisely the wrong tackle. Our tips will help you sort out the abundance on the shelves of the store, choose the option that is suitable for your place of fishing. But, according to experienced anglers, you need to have a supply of different weights, as weather conditions and human intervention in nature can make their own adjustments to the state of the reservoir.