Fishing with a jig with a bloodworm: how to attach a bloodworm, playing with a jig

Jig with bait

The most common method of ice fishing is fishing with a jig and bloodworm. The most accessible fishing and quite effective. As a rule, the main trophy for such fishing is perch; roach also takes such bait, and a ruff may bite. For winter fishing with a jig with bloodworms, it is important to choose the right bait. For example, if you go fishing for perch, then look for it in such areas of the reservoir as:

• windows in vegetation;
• stuck places;

• depth changes;
• holes near the shore.

Remember that the fishing hole may stop working after the perch disappears or is caught. Don't throw it away, cover it with snow and come back after a while. The bite may recover. But let's get back to fishing with a jig and bloodworm.

Delicate bait

Bloodworm is an extremely delicate bait, and even a tiny wound on it risks rendering it completely unusable, because Instead of a juicy larva, only its shell will remain on the hook. To prevent this from happening, the hook on the jig should be:

• as sharp as possible
• thin enough
• with a relatively small sting.

However, a hook that is too thin is also not very good, because... even a small fish will be able to pull the larva off the hook without any problems, without even getting hurt. This happens because through an extremely thin hook, like a sharp knife, it cuts the bloodworm, and it ends up in the fish’s mouth. With a thicker hook, this trick will not work; it will hold the bloodworm on the hook, and the fish will have no choice but to swallow the treat along with it.

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To prevent fish from pulling off the larvae, the bloodworm should be placed in a “ring”

And if the hook tip is too large, then the bloodworm “juice”, which is attractive to fish, risks leaking out before the bait sinks into the hole.

Winter fishing for bloodworms is one of the favorite types of ice fishing among anglers. Surely many fans of ice fishing have at least once held a bloodworm in their hands and could not imagine winter fishing without a jig. Anglers use bloodworms to catch different fish in many bodies of water and in a variety of ways.

Winter fishing for bloodworms is one of the favorite types of ice fishing among anglers. Surely many fans of ice fishing have at least once held a bloodworm in their hands and could not imagine winter fishing without a jig. Anglers use bloodworms to catch different fish in many bodies of water and in a variety of ways.

It’s just that many winter fishermen, especially those who are just starting out, do not know how to properly attach a bloodworm to a jig. At first glance it seems simple and easy. But, only at first glance, in reality everything is not so simple.

There are certain rules for fishing with bloodworms:

There are certain rules for fishing with bloodworms:

Methods for planting bloodworms:

Classic.

1. The simplest method that allows you to use several larvae. The hook is inserted between the head and body of the bloodworm and pierces it right through, so you can attach several larvae to it in order to hide the sting of the hook. The method is designed for the fact that most fish swallow the entire bait completely.
2. The classic method, the bloodworm is pierced in the head part, but the hook must be hidden in the head of the larva so that it is not noticeable to the fish.
3. “Ring” - this method is used when the bite is bad, when even small fish do not bite. With this method, the bloodworm is pierced in the head part, then the tip of the tail is added to the hook, thus forming a ring.
4. The “Stocking” method is a rather labor-intensive planting process, since bloodworms can leak very easily. The body of the bloodworm is pierced near the head, then the hook is led towards the tail of the larva. The name of this method comes from the fact that it is similar to putting on socks. The method is difficult for people with poor vision and those who do not have sufficient experience working with small parts.

Sports.

1. The sporty attachment method guarantees an excellent bite for fish of any size. The sting of the hook is inserted between the fifth and sixth rings of the larval body, i.e. approximately into the middle of the bloodworm. The hook is turned and inserted towards the head or tail of the larva. The name comes from the fact that this method of baiting is usually used in competitions.
2. “By the belt”, the hook is inserted into the body of the bloodworm between the fifth and sixth rings and then brought out. The method is used for active biting of perch and roach. It is believed that in this form the bait looks most attractive.

Bun.

1. Beam baiting is a method used when catching large fish on a large hook. A large bunch of bloodworms secrete juice, which is most attractive to fish. To do this, you need to take several larvae, up to 10 pieces, tie them with thread, and then put them on a hook. It is not very convenient to work with thread, especially in winter, so they mainly use a special device - a bundle knitter. This device can be found in fishing stores. In appearance, it is a device with special paws that push the elastic band apart, and then, when the larvae are placed in it, it clamps it to the required size.

Bloodworms work effectively as bait in bodies of water with little current, when the larvae move under its influence. An excellent bite using bloodworms occurs when fishing for roach, bream and tench. Half the success of good fishing lies in the fisherman's knowledge of how to hook bloodworms. With all the variety of methods, you can choose the most successful method for yourself.

How to plant bloodworms?

Tackle for fishing with jig and bloodworm

In ice fishing, everything is important - a comfortable rod, the thickness of the fishing line, the required elasticity of the nod, the weight of the jig, and even the number of bloodworms on the hook. Experienced fishermen advise using the following set of gear:

• a comfortable fishing rod that fits well in the hand - it can be a “balalaika” with a whip length of about 15 cm;
• choose a fishing line that is strong, but not thick - for catching small fish (up to 200 grams), a fishing line with a diameter of 0.1 mm is suitable;
• a sensitive nod is usually 3-6 cm long, always suitable for a specific jig;
• a jig weighing 0.2-0.4 g, which allows you to quite quickly lower the bloodworm to the bottom -

How to choose a jig and nod

Different types of jigs are sold in fishing stores - there are jigs for fishing with a nozzle and jigs without attachments (reelless jigs).

The most universal form in fishing with a jig with bloodworms is considered to be an ordinary lead “ovinka”. Some fishermen make them themselves. It is enough to solder a drop of lead onto a small sharp hook so that you can catch perch with such a homemade product. Some anglers carry only one type of jig with them when fishing, approximately the same weight per gram, but with different hook sizes.

It is worth saying that the shape of the jig is not as important as its weight and diameter, and even more so the hook, which must be sharp!

If you fish in reservoirs without a current, then usually the optimal diameter of a tungsten jig falls within the range of 2-3 mm, and a lead jig - 3-4 mm. The standard weight of both is 0.2-0.3 g. For fishing in the current, you may need jigs of 1 gram or more, but a beginner should avoid such fishing. The correct ratio of the nod and the weight of the jig is important - the action of the bait, and, consequently, the bite, depends on this. A simple test involves hanging a jig on a horizontal nod.

The slope angle should be 45-60 degrees. More precise adjustment of the equipment is made in a PET bottle filled with cold water. The nod is installed on the rod, and the jig is tied to the fishing line. The performance of the bait can be assessed by a short retrieve in a transparent container. By shortening or lengthening the nod, you can achieve uniform play of the jig without failures.

Table of the dependence of the depth at the fishing site, the expected size of the fish, the degree of its activity, the diameter of the fishing line and the mass of the jig

How to attach a bloodworm to a jig

After many years of fishing with a jig with bloodworms, experienced fishermen recommend the optimal number of larvae that should be placed on a jig hook - two bloodworms. More than two bloodworms are placed on a jig only when fishing for bream and large silver bream. The hybrid and carp also love a lot of bloodworms, which sometimes become active during a prolonged thaw. In the dead of winter, fishermen make do with just one bloodworm larva, noting that in the dead of winter the role of not the bait, but the behavior of the jig itself, increases. Sluggish perches are equally interested in both jigs with bloodworms and without them.

So, if you bought fresh bloodworms, then they should not be dark red, but red. It is more elastic, moves actively and leaks less when pierced. It is better to use dark bloodworms, which, for example, you have left over from a previous fishing trip, as bait and throw a pinch into the hole every 5-10 minutes.

How to plant bloodworms?

• in severe frost, bloodworms can be planted from the cut of a potato - in this case, the frozen bloodworms receive minimal damage;
• if you need to put a tassel of bloodworms on a thick hook (for example, when fishing for bream or bersh), then first, using an obliquely cut feather, pull nipple rings onto a bunch of bloodworms and such homemade preparations are then hung on the hook on ice;
• The most acceptable option is to put two bloodworms on a jig, each one is put on the hook of the jig starting from 2-3 knees and up to the black head - in this case the bloodworm is held quite firmly on the hook and has the ability to move, which is especially valuable when catching cautious bream, leaving a chance to catch the fish , who managed to pluck one of the impaled bloodworms.

Other anglers recommend putting the bloodworm on the jig differently. A common method is to attach a bloodworm to a jig using a ring: the hook should pass through two head joints, the tail should be pinned onto the sting. In this case, the perch will not be able to simply steal the bloodworm.

Varieties of jigs for winter fishing

Jigs are specialized fishing gear designed for winter fishing. They consist of both a sinker and a hook. There are jigs for bloodworms, called moths, and rigs with artificial baits, called non-reelers.

Mothless

The reelless jig is a fairly effective jig that does not require live bait. It is selected as individually as possible for a specific fishing trip, and its shape resembles a real object of fishing, such as bloodworms or maggots. Reelless reels are useful in mastering the technique of wiring; “playing” with a jig is necessary; vibrations should attract predatory fish to the bait and ensure active biting.

Moths

Mormyshki for bloodworms have a simpler device, as a rule, an ordinary tungsten weight connected to a hook. For effective fishing, it is necessary to correctly attach the bloodworm to the jig, since the weak body of the worm can quickly become unusable.

How to play with a jig - wiring options

Playing with a jig can be varied - if the fish is active, it will bite on a standing jig, on one lying on the bottom, and on one slowly rising from the bottom. Most often, the jig is shaken or swayed. This most often brings results, but not always. Sometimes a more productive retrieve is to slowly, abruptly lower the jig to the bottom, where it should be allowed to lie for about five seconds. Sometimes lazy moving around the bottom or tapping on the bottom works - this really attracts fish. But in order to properly experiment with wiring, you need to be sure that the fish is under you. If you are searching, then two rises with shaking and one slow descent with shaking are enough to understand whether there are fish here or not.

Catching perch with a jig begins with drilling 5-10 holes. In each of them, 5-6 postings are made, while the entire vertical is examined. Usually the jig sinks to the bottom and a short pause is made. If there are no bites, then the wiring is carried out evenly and monotonously. Most often, bites occur in a certain layer of water. Therefore, it is enough to determine at what height from the bottom the perch stands in order to confidently move the jig here. For active fish, it is better to use fast retrieves with a large amplitude of oscillations. If the perch is passive, then you have to perform slow lifts of the jig with short stops. Sometimes only on the 4th or 5th retrieve the striped robber grabs the jig.

1. Wiring the jig - option 1. Smoothly shaking the jig (and therefore the jig too) with a frequency of 1-3 vibrations per second, I lift the jig from the bottom to a height of about 30 cm. I spend 10-15 seconds on this. If I’m hunting for white fish, I often lower the jig down at the same pace. But for perch and ruff, slow lowering is not particularly important.
2. Wiring a jig - option 2. Actually, almost all the stages here are the same as for wiring No. 1, it’s just that the frequency and pace of the game itself are several times higher. Typically, such aggressive vibrations are relevant when fishing for active fish at shallow depths (up to 3 m) and especially when it comes to perch.
3. Wiring the jig - option 3. Smoothly tapping the jig on the bottom, I constantly keep the bloodworm in the bottom horizon (no higher than 5 cm from the bottom). This especially works for passive perch and sometimes roach, which, by the way, never ceases to amaze with the subtleties of its behavior even in the case of a good appetite.
4. Wiring the jig - option 4. I smoothly raise the jig to a height of up to 20 cm, rhythmically tapping the whip with my finger along the way. Such peculiar actions sometimes give simply phenomenal results, especially against a perch that does not want to bite.
5. Posting a jig - option 5. Small but fairly frequent fluctuations of the nod above the very bottom without changing the horizon often turn out to be the most advantageous for any fish.

Source

A small educational program on the morphology of bloodworms

Bloodworm is the collective name for mosquito larvae of the families Chironomidae and Tendipedidae. They are very similar to the common ones that bite us everywhere, except that their wings and mouth parts are smaller.

There are more than 5,000 species of chironomids in nature! And these are only those that have been identified by scientists. It is likely that there are many more of them, since the classification of living organisms is a painstaking thing. Individual differences may be present in areas of the body structure and behavior that are completely insignificant for the average person.

It is even behavior that serves as distinctive features. For example, there are species that roll into compact balls, while others do not. We are accustomed to the fact that bloodworms “moth”, but there are forms in which the hard chitinous shell only allows them to sway.

In nature, bloodworms feed on rotting organic matter contained in the silt and mud at the bottom of lakes, canals and slow-moving rivers. This is often used by aquarists and fishermen to breed bloodworms at home, where the most difficult step is collecting mosquito eggs in a natural reservoir.

If you look closely at the structure of the body in the figure, you can see that below the front of the body there are thoracic segments. They contain nodes (ganglia) that ensure the movement of cavity fluid from the gills throughout the body.

Of course, by damaging the vital organs, we make the bait unattractive even before serving it to the fish. This is exactly what needs to be taken into account when putting the larva on a hook or jig.