How to properly assemble feeder tackle for beginners, types of feeder equipment

Recently, feeder fishing has become widespread. The feeder is nothing more than a kind of bottom tackle, which was improved in England, based on the well-known snacks and donoks.

Moreover, the feeder is a deep modernization, since almost everything has been improved, from the rod to the rig itself, which includes the feeder. As a rule, a powerful but flexible rod is used, capable of casting tackle very far from the shore.

What is a feeder tackle?

Feeder is one of the well-known tools designed for bottom fishing (peaceful fish), using a feeder, specially designed rod and a feeder, which also acts as a sinker. The bite indicator in such rods is interchangeable tips of a certain flexibility, designed for various fishing conditions. This nuance can be attributed to the features of feeder fishing. What is still needed for fishing to be considered feeder?

Rod. For feeder fishing, special rods are produced, both telescopic and plug-in. The presence in the set of different flexible tops, allows you to use feeders of different weights. At the same time, instead of feeders, you can install ordinary sinkers, depending on the conditions of fishing. Therefore they break up:

• quiver-type pickers – for fishing with weights;
• feeder-quiver-types – for fishing with feeders.

In retail outlets, there are rods with a length of 1,8 to 4,5 m. Depending on the length of the rod, the casting distance also depends. Tops have their own sensitivity and their own test. In order not to be confused during the installation process, they are painted in separate colors.

Coil. Bottom fishing is not demanding on the special characteristics of the reel, so any inertialess reel equipped with a front or rear drag will do. When fishing for carp or carp, especially the larger one, you will need a reel with a baitrunner.

Main line. Since it is supposed to fish at a considerable distance from the coast, it is better to take a braided fishing line. It does not stretch and is able to quickly transfer bites to the tip of the feeder. In addition, it is stronger and more stable than monofilament fishing line.

Feeding trough. The feeder, its dimensions and its weight is selected depending on the casting distance, as well as on the presence of a current. As for the shape of the feeder, it does not matter.

Leash. As leashes, monofilament fishing line or fluorocarbon is used. Recently, fluorocarbon has been used more because it is invisible to fish in the water. In this case, you should always install leads, the breaking load of which is less than the breaking load of the main fishing line.

Hooks. Choose hooks depending on the type of fish caught. For example, when fishing for carp, carp hooks are used. Hooks come in both thin and thick wire.

Rod stand. Feeder fishing does not involve constantly holding the rod in your hands, like fishing with a regular float rod. Having thrown the tackle into the water, the rod rests on the stand. You can use an ordinary flyer made of wood as it, cutting it directly on the pond.

How to choose a feeder rod?

Depending on where the fish will be caught and what kind of fish will be caught, a feeder rod is selected.

Feeder rod test

Such an indicator is of great importance, since it depends on how far a bait feeder with a certain weight will be thrown. In this regard, the feeder rod is divided:

• for ultralight with dough up to 30 g;
• for light ones with dough up to 60 g inclusive;
• medium class with dough from 60 to 80 g;
• of medium-heavy with a testome of 80 to 100 g;
• on heavy with testome from 100 to 120 g;
• on extra-heavy with dough from 120 g and more.

It is not recommended to go beyond the test limits, because extra grams overload the tip and can lead to its breakage. If you use feeders, the weight of which is less than the test value, then this will lead to a decrease in the sensitivity of the feeder gear.

Feeder rod length

The longer the rod, the further you can cast the rig. Therefore, when choosing a rod, you should consider how far the tackle will have to be cast. If the pond is small, then a long rod is not needed at all. Therefore, you need to pay attention to a rod with a length of 2 to 4 m.

Feeder rod build

Feeder rods differ not only in test, but also in formation. The build can be:

1. Slow. The blank of this rod bends completely, both in the case of casting and in the case of playing fish.
2. fast. As a rule, in such rods only its upper part is bent. Such rods react very quickly to fish bites and allow you to fully control it when playing.
3. Average. A similar rod reacts differently to different loads. At low loads, only the upper part works, and when the load increases, the middle part can also turn on.

Coil selection

There are no special requirements for the reel for feeder gear. At the same time, it must be borne in mind that you will have to throw heavy feeders over a considerable distance. Therefore, the reel must be reliable and must have a rear or front clutch. In addition, if you plan to catch large fish, then you need a bait runner to smooth out the jerks of a powerful fish.

The size of the reel depends on the thickness of the fishing line and on its quantity, or rather its length. As a rule, at least 150 m of fishing line is wound on the reel. When catching carp or other large fish in large bodies of water, it may turn out to be 150 meters.

Basically, coils with average gear ratios and tractive effort are selected.

Equally important is the number of bearings in the coil. The best option is 5-6 bearings. The quality of the reel depends on the number of bearings, which is associated with a uniform and smooth winding of the fishing line. Although this indicator is more important for completing spinning.

A very important point! The more bearings, the more expensive the reel. Although the number of bearings in the reel for feeder fishing is not of fundamental importance. You can fish with one bearing, which many anglers do.

Fishing line, leashes and hooks for the feeder

Monofilament fishing line or braided fishing line (cord). The most preferred option is braided line, especially if fishing is carried out at a distance of 70-100 meters. In addition to the fact that it has a greater tensile strength, more wear-resistant, it also does not stretch. This makes the tackle many times more sensitive compared to the use of monofilament fishing line, unless, of course, this is a cheap Chinese fake.

At fishing distances up to 20 or 30 meters, monofilament fishing line is suitable. Therefore, under such fishing conditions, as well as when fishing in still water, you can safely use a monofilament line and not pay extra money.

Line for leashes. As a rule, monofilament fishing line is used for the manufacture of leashes. Its thickness is determined depending on the weight of the fish. When catching carp, for example, or roach, a leash with a diameter of 0,1-0,12 mm is enough. When fishing for bream, where a medium-sized specimen can peck, you can install a leash 0,2 mm thick, with a main line thickness of 0,25-0,35 mm.

Recently, fluorocarbon has been used as a leader material. It is ideal for this as it is invisible in the water, although it is somewhat inferior to monofilament line in terms of performance. But given that it is not visible to fish, you can install a leash with a larger diameter.

Hooks for feeder. As a rule, feeder tackle is completed with the most common hooks. At the same time, they are selected in size, depending on the bait used and the size of the fish. The main thing is that it fits freely in the mouth of the fish. At the same time, it must be borne in mind that each type of fish has its own mouth size.

feeder for feeder

Depending on the nature of the bottom of the reservoir, you have to decide what to use – a feeder or a streamlined load. if the bottom is muddy or overgrown with grass, then the feeder can simply drown in silt or grass and there will be zero sense from it. In such cases, a regular sinker is installed, and the fishing point is fed in a different way. For example, if the fishing point is not far from the shore, then the bait can be rolled into balls and thrown by hand.

Leave

The length of the leash can fit 15-20cm or more. If fishing is carried out in the course, then the length of the leashes is increased to 50 cm or more. For example, when catching sabrefish, the length of the leash can be from 1,5 to 2 meters. In this case, especially on the river, the length of the leash is set experimentally.

Bite alarm

When fishing on a feeder, interchangeable tips are bite signaling devices. In fact, this is their main purpose. If the fisherman is absent during the bite, then most likely he will not catch the fish, since it is necessary to carry out hooking in time.

Many anglers use electronic signaling devices, which are much more convenient and do not have to “hang around” near the rod. This is especially true when fishing in the dark, when the tip of the rod is simply not noticeable.

Stand

Feeder fishing involves the presence of a stand to set the rod at a certain angle, for constant control over its tip. As supports, can be used:

• Wooden flyers. They are very affordable and simple.
• Butt holders. Not very comfortable, especially in the presence of wind.
• Factory racks made of metal (like flyers made of wood). They are light weight and allow height adjustment. They are widely used by anglers, since not all water bodies can cut a wooden flyer.
• Rod pods. This is expensive, and therefore not every angler can afford such a stand. It can accommodate 3-4 rods at the same time, which is very convenient.

Types of feeder equipment

There are several types of feeder equipment that differ from each other:

1. According to the fastening of the top: deaf or sliding.
2. By type of feeder: open or closed.
3. According to the placement of the leash: below or above the feeder.

Paternoster

This is the most common and simplest version of the feeder equipment. In this rig, the leash is placed below the feeder. To get a “paternoster”, it is enough to form two loops on the main fishing line. A smaller loop is knitted at the end of the main line. A leash with a hook is attached to it in the future. The second loop, larger, is formed at a distance of 25-30 cm from the first. A feeder is attached to it. The leash is fastened according to the “loop to loop” principle, and another method can be used to fasten the feeder, using swivels and latches, fasteners.

Symmetric and asymmetrical loop

This type of equipment allows you to mount the feeder in a sliding way. In this rig, the feeder is also located above the leash. Sliding installation is done as follows: a piece of fishing line is taken, about 1 meter long and folded in half so that one end is 15-20 cm longer than the other.

At the end of the fishing line, folded in half, a small loop is knitted, to which the leash will later be attached. After that, the fishing line is tightly twisted and, after 5-10 turns, a surgical knot is knitted. A swivel is put on a long piece of fishing line, with a clasp, for attaching the feeder. After that, the ends of the fishing line are tied in such a way that the shoulders of the large loop along which the feeder will slide are the same. As a result, you get a snap, which is called symmetrical. At the opposite end from the leash, it is necessary to form another loop in order to connect the equipment to the main fishing line.

An asymmetric loop is knitted in a similar way, but with the difference that the loop along which the feeder slides should have shoulders of different lengths. In this case, the feeder should be attached to a longer arm.

Anti-twist tube

The equipment is based on a sliding installation with a feeder, which is connected to the tube with an anti-twist. The tube is dressed on the main line, and below and above the tube, on the main line there are restrictive rings. They limit the free movement of the tube to which the leash is attached.

“Harvester”

This version of the equipment also involves the use of an anti-twist tube, but already for attaching the feeder.

“Inline”

This is a very simple rig, but similar to the sliding feeder rig. The only difference is that the feeder is attached to the main line. Limit the sliding of the feeder along the main fishing line 2 stoppers placed above and below the feeder. A leash with a hook is attached to the end of the main line.

“Helicopter”

This equipment, where the feeder is attached deafly at the end of the main fishing line, and the leash moves along the fishing line. The same 2 stoppers limit the sliding of the leash. A swivel with a latch is mounted on the leash. Two stops are installed on the main line: 1 at a distance of 25-30 cm from the feeder, and the other stop can be installed at any distance. The main thing is that the leash rotates freely around the fishing line. The helicopter rig is suitable for fishing on rivers with currents.

How to assemble feeder equipment, step by step instructions:

1. The rod is assembled and the tip is installed. All rings must be on the same line.
2. The coil is installed on the coil holder.
3. A fishing line is wound on the reel, after which it is passed through all the rings.
4. Be sure to attach a shock leader to the end of the line if heavy feeders are used.
5. A snap is attached to the shock leader, which is selected for specific fishing conditions.

After such actions, we can say that the feeder tackle is ready for use.

How to make a catchy feeder tackle?

The catchability of feeder gear depends on such factors as the correct choice of equipment, which would take into account all the characteristics of both the reservoir itself and the gear as a whole.

Feeder tackle for bream fishing

First you need to find a catchy place where the bream can be. If fishing is carried out on the river, then heavy feeders weighing up to 100 grams can be used. If this is a pond with stagnant water, then the weight of the feeder may be less. But at the same time, one should not forget that you cannot throw a light feeder far.

For bream fishing, a rod is suitable, with a length of 3 to 4 meters, with a test of 100-120 grams. The leader may have a diameter of about 0,18 mm. Hooks are selected in such a way as to use nozzles such as worms, barley, peas and corn.

Snap-ins are suitable, such as “paternoster”, “asymmetric loop”, “symmetrical loop”, anti-twist tube and others.

Feeder gear for carp

When completing feeder gear for carp fishing, one should take into account the fact that this is a fairly strong fish that can disable both the rod and the reel, not to mention the breakage of the equipment.

Basically, they choose a rod with a length of about 4 meters and install a reel on it, no less than 5000-6000 in size. A special carp leash can be used, as well as hooks. The thickness of the leash of monofilament fishing line must be at least 0,25 mm. The thickness of the main line is 0,35-0,4 mm.

Feeder tackle for carp fishing

Fishing for crucian carp does not imply the presence of powerful gear. Enough rod, 2,5-3 meters long, equipped with a reel, size 2000. It is possible to use a leash with a thickness of 0,08-0,12 mm and a main line of 0,2 mm. And enough ordinary monofilament fishing line. Hook, size no more than No. 6, according to international classification.