No-bait mormyshkas for winter fishing: catchy and homemade

A similar type of mormyshka is used in fishing, especially in winter. They belong to artificial baits and are widely used by lovers of winter fishing, both predatory and non-predatory. The wide popularity of bait-less mormyshkas for winter fishing is associated with ease of use and high catchability. With the help of this type of mormyshka, it is possible to catch both a small fish and a trophy specimen.

Mormyshkas can be bought in the fishing department of the store or made by yourself, especially since it is not at all difficult.

Myths about headless mormyshkas

Such artificial lures were not recognized by anglers for a long time, as they were surrounded by a number of speculations that diverged from reality. Here are some of them and examples of their refutation:

1. According to many “experts”, the use of baitless jig requires certain skills that are inherent only to experienced fishermen. In this regard, fishing with these baits, especially for beginners in winter fishing, is accompanied by difficulties and lack of catch. To be honest and fair, any type of fishing requires certain skills and knowledge, including the behavior of fish. To reach a certain amateur level, you need experiments and training, like in sports. Without such an approach, there will be no result, especially positive. Hoping for a big catch after going fishing just once is simply not serious.
2. No-bait mormyshkas are considered narrow direction baits, allowing you to catch only large fish and a certain type. There is an opinion that each type of fish needs its own bait and its own wiring. If you take a roach, then for catching it you need a small bait with specific movements and range of motion. In practice, everything is completely different: a baitless mormyshka equally effectively catches fish of different types and sizes. Much here depends on the design features of this small but effective bait.
3. Without replanting on the hook, you can not get a good result. Many winter fishing enthusiasts insist on this principle. Unfortunately, they forget that you can also fish with a jig in the summer, when you can do without an additional bait. As for the additional bait on the hook when fishing in winter, it sometimes helps out if there is practically no bite. If the fish is actively feeding, then it takes a baitless mormyshka with the same frequency as a mormyshka with additional bait. Sometimes ordinary, multi-colored beads attract fish more effectively than live bait, so this attribute is always present on these baits.

The effects of headless mormyshki

This type of mormyshka is especially effective in the active behavior of the fish. In such conditions, the fish are interested in all the proposed baits. Therefore, planting a bloodworm in such conditions can be regarded as a waste of precious time.

There are cases when certain models of baitless mormyshkas were of interest to the fish even in the absence of a bite, when they did not even react to bloodworms mounted on the mormyshka hook. Such facts indicate the unpredictability of fish and this is not at all surprising, since fishermen regularly encounter such facts. She bites today, and tomorrow she can refuse any bait, including those with a nozzle.

The reaction of fish to baitless mormyshkas is associated with some points, such as:

• With an active lure action that attracts even sleepy fish. Thanks to the correct and active actions of the angler, it is possible to awaken the instinct of a predator in the fish, which can provoke him to attack even in the absence of appetite. Therefore, we can safely say that 50% of the effectiveness directly depends on the actions of the angler.
• With the presence of acoustic waves emanating from the bait, as a result of its movement. Fish are able to respond to acoustic vibrations from a considerable distance.

A special place in fishing is occupied by artificial lures that can create optimal vibrations. Such mormyshkas include the following models:

1. Uralochka. This is a universal bait that allows you to fish, both without an additional nozzle and with it. It is really possible to pick up a Uralochka for any fishing conditions, thanks to the presence of models of various colors. Black or tungsten colors are considered the most popular, although other coloring options are also popular. Much depends on the conditions of fishing and the nature of the reservoir. As practice shows, Uralochka successfully catches bream and other types of fish.
2. A nymph. This type of mormyshka belongs to the classic ones, because of the changed shape and a set of multi-colored cambric or beads that look like insect wings when it enters the water. Its design is such that one part of the bait can move, while the other part remains stationary. As a rule, the part where the hooks are located moves. You can find various specimens that differ in coloring, but the classic nymph has a yellow and black coloring.
3. Goat, which is somewhat similar to the nymph, both in form and construction. But this is at first glance, but if you look at it carefully, then by design it turns out to be inverted, relative to the hook. The goat has a unique game due to its inverted shape. Works well when catching roach.

Where do you get non-attached mormyshkas of unusual shapes?

Lures such as devils, nymphs, Urals and goats are special types of baits. The standard models are more droplets and pellets, which can also be used with or without nozzles.

The classic models of mormyshkas do not enjoy much attention among anglers, since large fish practically do not bite on them, but only the ubiquitous small perch, although there are lovers who are also satisfied with small perch: they just enjoy frequent bites. There are several ways to get mormyshkas of special models:

1. The easiest option is to buy in a fishing shop, although it is important to know what exactly you want to buy and with what characteristics. In addition, it is desirable to be able to distinguish a high-quality mormyshka from an outright marriage, which is plentiful in stores. Along with this, unscrupulous sellers can “shove” a completely different model that is not in demand, looking at the fact that there is a noticeable gap in these issues. Of course, you will be able to catch at least some fish, but you should not count on good catchability.
2. Make your own bait at home, which is what many anglers do. There is nothing complicated here, there would be desire and interest, especially since large expenditures of materials are not required. Unfortunately, not all anglers are ready to spend their free time on this. Ah, in vain! This approach has its advantages, and the most important thing is the quality, which is always guaranteed.

Making do-it-yourself nozzleless mormyshkas

For those who decide to give preference to home-made mormyshkas, it is advisable to use some recommendations. In addition, you need to be prepared for the fact that not everything will work out the first time. Recommendations may be of the following nature:

1. I catch any fish in the winter, especially on a bare hook, almost no one practices. In any case, in order to attract fish, you need to use additional elements, such as multi-colored beads or cambric. Various materials can serve as a material for their manufacture, from plastic to foam, if it is necessary to provide additional buoyancy to the mormyshka.
2. To fill molds with lead or solder, it is enough to have a soldering iron with a power of 40-60 watts. Before the process itself, the material is finely cut into pieces and soldering acid is added to them. After pouring and cooling, the bodies of mormyshkas should be immediately washed with water and detergent.
3. To make the soldering iron work more efficiently, it is advisable to wrap its heater in several layers of foil or in asbestos. This option is also possible: first a layer of asbestos, and a layer of foil on top. In order not to fool around, it is enough to get a more powerful soldering iron, especially since there is not so much material to melt.
4. For the manufacture of such models of mormyshkas, it is better to choose hooks with a long shank: there should be enough space for additional elements, such as beads.
5. At the manufacturing stages, it should be remembered that in the process of attaching the mormyshka to the fishing line, it must have a certain angle of inclination, otherwise effective fishing will not work. As a rule, this is achieved by moving the attachment hole to the back of the mormyshka body.
6. You can not make holes in the mormyshkas, but solder loops of wire of a suitable diameter to them.
7. As nozzles, it is possible to use old plastic cases from ballpoint pens.

It is very realistic to make most of the complex bait-less mormyshkas, which are especially popular with anglers, with your own hands. Before manufacturing, it is desirable to prepare all the necessary forms and all the necessary materials:

1. Devils are characterized by a conical shape and are mounted on a fishing line in a vertical position. As for their manufacture, here, it all depends on the imagination of the angler. Mormyshka is equipped with either 2 or 4 hooks, which can be tied both rigidly and freely, moving over a small gap. A similar mormyshka, which has 2 hooks, is also called a goat.
2. Uralochka refers to the classic mormyshka model, which imitates the appearance and movements in the water of the amphipod. Mormyshka is also considered universal, since it can be used both with additional nozzles and without them. This lure is great for catching bream.
3. The cat’s eye has recently begun to interest anglers, increasingly competing with such mormyshki as devils and carnations. The thing is that its design is fundamentally different from the design of many mormyshkas. It is made from a translucent bead, which, moving in the water, creates a lot of highlights that attract fish. Such a bait is easy to make for catching a specific type of fish, coloring it accordingly.
4. Medusa also has an interesting solution, which is based on the location on the bait of a large number of hooks that can move freely, resembling the tentacles of an unknown creature. And, nevertheless, the jellyfish actively attracts fish. Such mormyshki as fungi belong to one of the varieties of jellyfish.
5. The nymph is characterized by an elongated body and a hook that is securely fixed in her body.
6. The pellet is one of the simplest types of artificial lures. The basis of the jig is a bead, usually silver or black. The pellet is suitable for all types of postings. The disadvantage of such a mormyshka is only that a small fish pecks at it.
7. Papuans or cigars, as they are also called, have an unusual shape and do an excellent job of catching scavengers and bleak. Despite this, they are not very popular.
8. Balda consists of a body of a regular, arbitrary shape, with two hooks attached next to it, which move freely, imitating the movements of larvae. Balda perfectly catches a perch, and the presence of two hooks minimizes the exit of a predator. The perch has rather weak lips and the presence of two hooks reduces the likelihood of coming off. The technique of bald fishing is somewhat different from the technique of catching other types of jig.
9. The ant is distinguished by the presence of a chain and does an excellent job of catching any kind of fish.

Mormyshki with additional nozzles

Basically, anglers use baitless mormyshkas in their practice, although there are universal models that, if necessary, can be used with additional nozzles, which is very important when fishing in winter. The process of catching jigs with a nozzle is somewhat different and has its advantages. For example:

1. You don’t have to look for a fish that is hungry enough to swallow everything that is offered to it. The main thing is to find a fish stop, then drill a hole and feed it, and then fish in one place for almost the whole day. At the same time, it is not recommended to feed often and a lot, otherwise the fish will be satiated and will no longer be interested in bait.
2. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to fish in one place in winter. This is the specificity of winter fishing.
3. Particular attention should be paid to promising places where there are underwater thickets of vegetation, places where there are a lot of snags and fallen trees, as well as sections of old channels, and in general, water areas with complex relief, where there is a significant depth or depth differences. When there is a warming outside, it is better to look for fish in the shallows, where a variety of fish move in search of food. Despite this, large fish can remain at depth.
4. Fish such as silver bream or bream prefer to be within the wintering pits, where they have the opportunity to feed themselves. In such conditions, you can always be with a catch, without even feeding holes additionally. It is enough to drill a hole in the right place.
5. Winter fishing is different in that not so many baits can be used, since most of them simply cannot be found in winter. The most common are caddis larvae or bloodworms. Some anglers manage to find a worm or maggot, although this is not at all easy, which does not give bad results.
6. When catching mormyshka in the summer, especially not predatory fish, semolina will go.

Classic mormyshkas, such as a shotgun, do not have their own game, but if the same bloodworm is hooked to it, the bait will begin to make movements in the water that are attractive to the fish, being in free fall. As a rule, the shot attracts the perch the most.

An important role in the use of mormyshkas is played by the design of the nod, or rather the material from which it is made. The most modern nods are made of lavsan, since it is not afraid of low temperatures and is sensitive to every, even the most insignificant bite. Despite this, each angler has his own nod, made by himself and, as they believe, from the best material.

Mormyshka fishing technique

The effectiveness of any mormyshka increases significantly if you use the correct posting technique. In addition, there are other nuances of winter fishing. Such subtleties of fishing include:

1. If a nozzle is used, then the process of putting it on the hook should last a minimum of time, since in the cold it freezes very quickly, especially if it is a live bloodworm.
2. The concept of how to properly manipulate the bait does not come at the first fishing trip. To have at least some experience, you should regularly visit the reservoir. If someone thinks that everything is quite simple here, then they are deeply mistaken. Fishing is hard work, with constant experimentation that often leads to failure. You need to be prepared for this, because after the first failures, the desire to visit reservoirs may disappear in order to catch fish and relax.
3. The implementation of cuttings, especially timely ones, also leaves its mark on the process of effective fishing. When fishing with mormyshka, hooks should be regular, even with minor bites. This is essential for successful fishing. Many anglers ignore the smallest bites, believing that this is just a game of tackle, and react only to large ones, thereby losing part of the catch. This is especially true in conditions where the fish behaves cautiously.
4. The moment of playing is the most important part of the fishing process. When fishing in winter, gear with a thin line is mainly used. Therefore, it is very important to pull the fish out so carefully that it does not break the thin line. This is achieved due to the constant tension of the fishing line. In other words, this process needs to be felt in order to be controlled, and this is achieved only as a result of many years of fishing trips. You always need to be prepared for the fact that a specimen may peck, which may not crawl into the hole. There should always be a tool at hand with which you can expand the hole.
5. In the event of a bite of a large specimen, it is unlikely that it will be possible to pull it out of the hole without a hook. Therefore, such a tool must be present in the arsenal of any angler.
6. The fish must be unhooked fairly quickly as it may confuse the angler by tangling or breaking the line already on the ice. It should be remembered that the fish is a living creature that will resist to the end.

Catching roach on a baitless mormyshka

Roach, like perch, is always found in the fisherman’s catch. Roach is caught, as a rule, on bait-less mormyshkas. There are options that provide a regular catch of this type of fish. It is enough to pay attention to the following points:

1. Roach is best caught on lines, which are similar in appearance to carnations, but have a more curved shape. They are made quite simply: a tungsten wire is wound around the shank of the hook. The result should be a bait weighing 0,32-0,35 grams. This is quite enough, since roach is caught at a depth of no more than 4 meters.
2. The nature of the game of the woods is more like the game of the Urals, but with one difference – the mormyshka is constantly in a horizontal position, regardless of the nature of the wiring. As a result of this, the hook makes independent movements, attracting roach, sometimes quite large.
3. Roaches, especially large ones, prefer fast aggressive wiring, which depends on the angler’s manipulations. In the process of these movements, one should not forget about pauses. It is during the pauses that bites are made. Small-amplitude, but frequent movements of the mormyshka attract small individuals more, although the number of bites can be much larger.

Conclusion

Fishing, especially in winter, when baitless mormyshkas are used for catching fish, requires certain skills. In order to catch fish in winter, you will have to work hard: what is it worth even drilling holes, the number of which can be within tens. This is due to the fact that you have to look for fish in winter, and if the reservoir is also unfamiliar, then hard work is provided. Be that as it may, this does not stop lovers of winter fishing, although this is not surprising.

Everyone wants to leave the city for the weekend away from daily problems in order to breathe clean winter air and gain energy and strength. Therefore, many anglers are more focused on recreation than on the catch. Some of the fishermen leave in order to experiment or try out a new bait or a new tackle in practice. In any case, this is necessary, because only in this way can you count on productive fishing.