Pike bottle fishing

Fishing can be different, lack of gear does not always mean the absence of trophies. In the concept of most anglers, a predator is caught only on spinning, but if it is not available, then there is nothing to fish with. But this judgment is not entirely correct, even from improvised means a real fisherman can make a very catchy tackle for catching different types of fish. Catching pike on a bottle is one of those homemade products that will help everyone survive in extreme conditions.

What is the essence of bottle fishing

Tackle a bottle is little known to anyone, it was invented relatively recently, but it is rapidly gaining popularity. In fact, catching pike on a bottle is identical to setting circles, only the tackle itself for this is much simplified.

The most successful time for using tackle is early autumn, in summer the capture of a predator will be less successful. Although you should not categorically refuse to use tackle, a successful outcome depends on weather conditions, pressure indicators, and the reservoir itself.

Features of using the bottle as tackle are as follows:

• use to capture more large trophy specimens;
• tackle is suitable for catching large reservoirs, small lakes are not suitable for fishing with a bottle;
• fishing is carried out both in stagnant water and in the current;
• with tackle there are two options for fishing: active and passive;
• even a beginner in fishing can handle installation and use.

It is not at all necessary to make devices from home, it can be made without problems on the shore while the live bait is being mined.

We collect tackle

The pike bottle has a very simple structure and components, as already mentioned, even a child can cope with the installation. However, it is worth understanding that there are two types of gear:

• for fishing from the coastline;
• for fishing from a boat.

The principle of operation of both options will be identical, but there are still some features in the formation of gear. Equipment is assembled from the following components:

Having studied the indicators, we can safely say that the installation will differ only in the amount of the wound base. In all other respects, there is no difference in the components of the gear at all. But the intricacies of the collection must be known for both species.

Shore line fishing

A distinctive feature of bottle fishing from the shore is the fixation of tackle in the vegetation. Abandoned tackle is simply tied to bushes or a tree, which is located on the shore for reliability. Its advantage is that it is possible to put it on overnight, and in the morning only check for the presence of a catch.

In addition, the installation has the following features:

• in addition, 5-8 m of cord or fishing line are wound for fasteners;
• the sinker is attached at the end of the tackle, it is not necessary to make it sliding;
• the leash to the base is knitted half a meter above the load attachment;
• so that the bite is more noticeable, the bottle is filled 2/3 with water.

Another important point will be the presence of aquatic vegetation, tackle for pike should be installed where it does not exist at all. This will help avoid tangling the live bait and warp.

Such passive fishing often helps out on hikes, halts on the banks of rivers with such tackle will help to get a predator of decent specimens.

Boat fishing

For pike fishing with a bottle from a boat, the bases are wound less than when fishing from the shore. This is due to the fact that in this case the tackle is not tied anywhere, and the placement is carried out directly in the chosen place, where you can swim by boat.

For greater reliability of the tackle, an additional hole is made in the neck or the cork itself, for which the base is tied.

The end of the tackle is a sinker, its weight can reach 100 g, but it must always remain sliding. Masters often use different items that help tackle stay in place.

The leash and hook are attached as standard, for this it is worth a little study of the depths being fished, and only then carry out installation.

Do-it-yourself bottle fishing tackle

Fishing for a bottle on any body of water begins with the collection of gear. You can do this in advance at home, or you can experiment already on the shore. Most often, this is done in cases where capture by other methods does not bring results.

To make a copy you need:

• usually everything is attached to a plastic bottle, but its capacity can vary from 0,5 liters to 5 liters, it all depends on the depths of the reservoir and the live bait used;
• it is recommended to use a fishing line of thick diameter as a basis, but it is better to take a nylon cord;
• the sinker is chosen, starting from the live bait, but the depths of the fished reservoir are also important, and they also pay attention to the current;
• a leash must be placed, the best option is steel;
• hooks are used single, double and triple, it all depends on the personal preference of the angler, but single is usually relevant in still water.

There is also a preparatory process: containers, namely bottles, are pre-washed well in order to rid them of extraneous odors. In addition to the above components, rubber bands are additionally used for money, this will help fix the base better.

What other fish are caught this way

The bottle is used to catch not only pike on live bait, but in the course of the same way you can lure another predator:

• pike perch;
• catfish;
• sazana

But even on this opportunity, you can even catch live bait on a bottle from the shore. The installation is made from two bottles, the bottom is cut off from one, the neck in the form of a funnel is cut off from the second, while the diameter in the section should be the same. Next, the funnel is inserted into a bottle cut off at the bottom, holes are made with an awl and parts of the trap are fixed with a cord or fishing line.

The finished product is fixed on sticks at the bottom on the shallows, having previously poured bread crumb, porridge or a little bit of any bait inside and left overnight. In the morning they check the trap and take the catch.

Catching a predator with a bottle is as easy as shelling pears, this montage can be assembled and put up even by a beginner. Pike will definitely appreciate the efforts and will definitely want to enjoy the live bait offered to her.