Bottom tackle: varieties, how to make a catchy donka and how to catch

What is a fishing donka

Bottom gear is a large group of gear that is designed for catching peaceful and, less commonly, predatory fish. They differ in design, but have common features. A characteristic feature is the attachment of the bait to a hook, which is located on a leash and held by a sinker near the very bottom.

This group includes both simple snacks and modern feeders. Fishing tactics directly depend on the design features.

At the same time, bottom gear is suitable for hunting peaceful fish and predators. The differences lie only in the nuances of equipment and the selection of bait. It is also possible to use donks for night fishing.

Another advantage of the gear is that it is not necessary to measure the depth. Thanks to the use of a sinker, the bait still sinks to the bottom. One fisherman can easily control 3-5 donks at the same time.

Types of donkey equipment with photos

Bottom gear differs in types, which allows the fisherman to choose the best option. The most common donks include:

1. Donka with a feeder - spring. This type of gear is used for catching peaceful fish. The design is considered relatively cheap. reliable and at the same time demonstrates high efficiency. Suitable for fishing on lakes and rivers.

   
   Donka with a spring

2. Makushatnik. This gear is considered simple and affordable. Sunflower cake is used as feed. This type of gear is often used for fishing for carp and crucian carp.

   
   Makushatnik

3. Pacifier. The principle of its operation lies in the fact that the fish sucks in food ingredients and along with them hooks with nozzles. The design of the nipple resembles a feeder into which bait is tightly compacted. In this case, hooks are placed inside.

   
   Fishing pacifier

4. Banjo. This homemade tackle is a cross between a nipple and a feeder. It is perfect for fishing in still waters.

5. An ordinary snack without feeders. The simplest and therefore reliable method of equipping a donkey.

   
   Classic snack

Casting a donkey

When dynamically pulling out the bottom, the sinker - spoon works like a real spinner spoon, and it’s simply a sin not to use it to break through the bottom topography, find promising differences on it and urgently adjust the casting range. Or even change the place of fishing if the subtle fishing intuition requires it.

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All the bottoms are laid in the target, the surface current draws long “whiskers” from the stretched fishing line, and a simple fisherman’s dinner in the evening twilight becomes only a forced short break in bottom fishing. The ringing of a bell or a suspicious change in the position of the fishing line is immediately regarded as a bite. Then run to the tackle, pick up a little slack, hook! And here it is, that joyful fishing feeling when at the other end of the fishing line something large moves in wide circles, giving us an unforgettable experience!

Fishing conditions can be very different, but I will focus on the most typical ones. First of all, let me clarify that by fishing conditions I mean the combination of all factors: the presence and speed of currents, depth, surface and bottom currents, wind, water waves, distance, bottom topography at the fishing point and fish activity.

Equipping your fishing rod correctly means half winning the battle. Fish can be caught with random equipment. But not much at all. And also random. If you want to fish consistently with professional quality, pay attention first of all to your equipment. Further - based on materials from A. Yanshevsky, a famous sports fisherman and the author of numerous publications on fishing topics.

Fishing Habit

The fact is that many fishing enthusiasts often fish in the same body of water, and, as they say, grind their gear to it. The fisherman constantly uses the same floats with hooks and uses the same fishing techniques.

Once on an unfamiliar body of water, a fisherman is not looking for accumulations of fish, but for places where he can use his gear and established fishing techniques. As a result, on a new body of water, the fisherman increases his collection of places convenient for fishing, without improving his skills and without mastering new gear and methods.

A new place has its own equipment

For example, athletes are required to fish in the sector that was drawn by lot, so they are to some extent spared from such a vicious circle. Although at present this is not entirely true. Often competitions are held in convenient similar places that have a lot in common, and athletes, as well as amateurs, are limited to a not too wide range of equipment, which they bring to perfection.

For many anglers, achieving the harmony of fishing in a familiar place with good tackle is a pleasure. But still, at some point you want something new and unexplored.

Often, trying to fish in completely unfamiliar conditions is driven by information from other fishermen, the desire to expand your capabilities and trophies. And then the moment comes when you come to a new place and the proven equipment and floats become ineffective.

Choosing fishing rod equipment

For novice fishermen, it is even more difficult to navigate a new place. They have no established habits. But these habits can do a disservice even for experienced ones. What can help most in an unfamiliar situation is information from local fishermen, i.e. already have experience of fishing in this body of water.

But it’s even better to be guided by your own thoughts and take into account generalized information about this or that equipment in certain conditions. Such generalizations are possible and every fisherman has them, but they are rarely talked about.

Recently, the range of floats has expanded significantly, but the problem of choosing a float and equipment remains.

The difficulty of choosing lies in the fact that the operation of the equipment depends not only on the design as such, but also on what fishing technique the angler uses.

Often the angler's style determines the design of the equipment, and not the fishing conditions. Therefore, with the same equipment, changing only the distribution of the load in it, you can fish both in currents with shallow depths and in deep standing water.

The most stable floats are also the most versatile, since they allow a wide variety of manipulations with the equipment. But very often, especially during cautious and inactive biting, a special (for specific conditions) design and technique for using it can be decisive. I want to share my own experience in this area.

Options for fishing conditions

Fishing conditions can be very different, but I will focus on the most typical ones. First of all, let me clarify that by fishing conditions I mean the combination of all factors: the presence and speed of currents, depth, surface and bottom currents, wind, water waves, distance, bottom topography at the fishing point and fish activity.

Strong currents combined with great depth create great difficulties for anglers. An example is the channel named after. Moscow, but this is such a particular and repeatedly discussed case that it makes no sense to return to it.

Consider the following example. A river with a smooth, medium or even fast current, with a depth of 4-5 m, at a distance of 10-12 m from the shore. When using a fly rod, the design of the equipment is as simple as possible, since the load is distributed at two points. The underhang is not far from the hook, the main sinker is not far from the underhang. When the rig floats freely, the weight distribution of the sinkers is such that it is possible to notice a possible bite “on the rise”.

The antenna should be matched to the weight of the bait, and the shape of the float is not so important. That is, for bloodworms and maggots, floats with a thin antenna are used, and for worms and heavy grains of corn or wheat, it makes sense to take floats with a thicker antenna.

In the case when you hold the rig floating, the current will lift the bait. The speed and height of the rise depend on the strength of the current, the mass of the bait, the artificial reduction in the speed of swimming, the distribution of sinkers and the resistance of the leash, that is, on its length and the diameter of the fishing line. Sometimes fish like it when the bait rises abruptly and quite high, and sometimes it’s the other way around.

A long leash is often used not only to make the bait play more actively, but also to delay the transmission of the bite to the bait. Large fish throw the bait if they feel the slightest additional resistance, and to prevent this from happening, the length of the leash is increased to 1 m or even more.

As soon as the fisherman begins to manipulate the equipment, he is faced with the question of choosing a suitable float. The more actively you manipulate the equipment, the more important the shape is.

For example, with periodic twitching of the equipment, alternating with a long free swim, designs (see photo above) 1 and 2 are good. If the current is medium in strength and you have to periodically stop the swim for a short time, then it is better to choose floats 3 and 4.

If, after casting, you fix the rod in one position and do not accompany your equipment with the rod, then it will float in an arc towards the shore. In this case, it is better to take a stable structure 5. The thin upper part of the body of which will show a bite even without an antenna.

If there are no bites on the rise (which depends on the fishing technique, and not on the fact that the fish lifts the bait and bait), then equipment with a float 6 is good. All of the above applies to fishing in a not very strong current and at a fairly large depth, when using equipment weighing approximately 6 g.

As the depth decreases, the requirements for choosing a float become more stringent. The fact is that the smaller the descent, the lighter the equipment required, but the main thing is that the distance between the float and the load is reduced and the entire structure as a whole becomes less stable.

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That is, it reacts to more minor forces, be it the turbulence of water or the pulling of equipment by a fisherman. At shallow depths it is necessary to use the most stable structures.

Floats with a low center of gravity are easiest to control. It is convenient if the float takes a vertical position in the water even before the weight has dropped. The distribution of the sinkers only becomes more complex when their total mass is approximately 1.5 g or more. Complex weight distribution is used when the angler is actively manipulating the rig.

If you use free floating, then all floats work with almost any distribution of weights, as long as the float quickly takes its working position. It is worth noting that in a ragged, turbulent flow with eddies, floats with an extended upper body (7 and 8) perform better. Free swimming at shallow depths is effective if the water is not cloudy and the fish are active.

In summer, when there is a lot of natural food and it is distributed by water flows over all horizons, you have to play with bait. To achieve this, the lightest but controllable equipment with the most stable floats is designed.

Floats 9 and 10 are good for this purpose. The latter are especially effective in holding the equipment at the fishing point, provided that the bait on a long leash goes much higher than the bottom. Almost the entire antenna of the float comes out of the water, but the bites are very visible.

In the final choice of a float, the manner of playing with the equipment, which is individual for each angler, plays a big role.

Loading the float

The simplest loading scheme is a sub-weight and a main sinker (Fig. 1). This design works well in currents.

If the fish takes much higher than the bottom and the bites are cautious, it makes sense to move the main sinker and distribute the sinkers along the line (Fig. 2).

With the selection of equipment for fishing in still water, the situation is somewhat more complicated, but more on that next time.

• rodents;
• representatives of the animal world of small size;
• bird (waterfowl);
• fish that are large in size are a fairly successful type of bait;

How to make a donka with your own hands - several options with photos

A simple and working snack

To make the simplest bait, you will need to take a lead sinker, fishing line, hooks and leashes. You will also need a bite alarm. The rod can be replaced with a wooden stick with a point at one end.

When choosing the main fishing line, you need to give preference to fairly thick diameters. Its diameter should be 0.3-0.4 mm. In this case, the length should be from 50 meters. Leads with a diameter of 0.15-0.25 mm.

The shape and weight of the sinker are selected taking into account the characteristics of the reservoir. If there is a current, it is necessary to use fairly heavy material. If the bottom is hard, you can use a sinker of any shape. For a muddy bottom, a flat product is more suitable.

Usually a maximum of 4 leashes with hooks are placed on a hook. This helps avoid unnecessary snags. The best option is 2 leashes. The size is determined by the type and size of the fish. When fishing for crucian carp, this is 6-8 numbers, and when catching catfish with dead fish, up to 1/0-2/0.

Installation of rubber donkeys

To install the rubber band you will need the following:

• monofilament line;
• round fishing elastic-shock absorber;
• braided fishing line;
• bite alarm.

Installation of the elastic
The tackle is usually attached to a reel, which is cut out of plywood. An ordinary brick is suitable as a sinker. In this case, its weight should be 1 kg. The weight with the elastic band must be connected with a piece of rope measuring 1-1.5 meters.

Then you need to attach the main fishing line to the elastic band. 5-6 loops should be made 1-2 meters from the rubber shock absorber at intervals of 30-50 cm. Leashes with hooks will need to be attached to them.

Note! The length of the shock absorber is selected taking into account the physical capabilities of the fisherman. The farther from the shore you can throw the tackle, the longer the elastic band you need to put on the tackle. This ratio should be 1 to 5 of the rubber shock absorber to the length of the main fishing line.

How to make a feeder donk with your own hands:

Do-it-yourself technology for making snacks

One of the main advantages of the gear is the ease of making it at home. There is no strict standard for this gear. Fishermen use their own finds and little secrets.

For a simple drop you need:

• a piece of plywood, wood or plastic measuring 250x100x15 mm;
• monofilament line 60−100 m long and 0.5 mm in diameter;
• fishing line for leashes with a length of 1-2 m and a cross-section of 0.1-0.3 mm, depending on the expected catch;
• sinker;
• 1-3 hooks of suitable size.

A reel is cut out of plywood - cuts are made at the ends of the workpiece. This way the line will be securely fixed. The cuts are easy to make with a wood hacksaw or jigsaw. For reliability, a hole is drilled into which you need to tie the tip of the fishing line.

On one side of the resulting reel, a piece of foam rubber or soft rubber is glued to attach the hooks.

A weight is attached to the other end of the fishing line. Usually a sinker weighing 50 grams is used if you do not plan to fish on a river with a current.

At 20-30 cm from the sinker, leashes with hooks made of 0.15-0.3 mm fishing line are attached. The line is then wound onto the reel and the hooks are attached to a rubber insert.

A do-it-yourself zakidushka is not much inferior to factory-made products.

fishing line

Monofilament thread 0.5 mm thick is usually used as the main line. For catfish, a fishing line with a thickness of 0.6-2 mm is used, for carp - a fishing line with a cross-section of 0.5-0.6 mm.

Selection of leashes and hooks

The main criterion for selecting hooks and the thickness of leashes is the fish you are going to catch.

To select the cross-section of the leash, you can follow this approach:

• crucian carp - leash 0.1 mm;
• catfish - 0.5 to 1.5 mm;
• carp - 0.2−0.3 mm;
• pike - 0.3−0.4 mm;

For cautious and timid bream, crucian carp, and carp, hooks with a short shank are used. For burbot, pike perch, and catfish, it is better to use a hook with a long shank. The size should match the size of the fish, fit into its mouth, but not be too small.

Advantages and disadvantages

Bottom gear has a number of advantages. These include the following:

• the ability to perform long casts – up to 80 meters;
• the ability to simultaneously catch and feed fish;
• fishing at great depths;
• visual monitoring of bites and the use of special alarms;

• ability to control bites even in windy weather.

At the same time, bottom gear also has some disadvantages:

• impossibility of use on mountain rivers that have a strong slope and active current;
• impossibility of fishing in the upper layers of water;
• impossibility of use in overgrown reservoirs.

Reels, fishing lines, hooks, leashes and other accessories for donkeys

The classic donka is a piece of fishing line that is wound on a reel. At the end of the donkey a weight is attached. To get high-quality tackle, you need to choose the right elements:

1. fishing line. During casting, the tackle is subjected to significant loads. Therefore, it requires the use of a fairly thick and strong monofilament fishing line. Its diameter should be 0-3-0.5 mm. The use of strong fishing line helps to avoid shooting off the sinker and ensures guaranteed fishing.

   
   Bottom tackle with sinker and hook

2. load. You can buy it or make it from lead yourself. It is best to use a drop-shaped sinker with an eye. Its weight should be 40-120 grams. Thanks to the streamlined shape, it is possible to cast the tackle further.

   
   Sinker for elastic band

3. Leashes . They need to be equipped in such a way that they have a lower line breaking load than the main line. The length can be chosen individually. In this case, the convenience of casting and eliminating the risk of tangling the fishing line is important. On average, the size of leashes on donks does not exceed 15-25 cm.
4. Hooks . Since donka is most often used for catching large fish, it is worth using fairly large hooks. In some cases, doubles are used.
5. Feeders. An important element of the feeder type donkey. There are closed and open, of different shapes and sizes. They often combine the functions of a sinker.

   
   Feeder - both cargo and food

Donka for the current

During the current, it is recommended to use only a donkey with a fishing rod. The best option for hunting predatory fish is considered to be running gear. It needs to be cast from the shore in the direction of the current. This is done at the maximum distance. From a boat, the donk must be cast directly downstream. This is done over a short distance.

For a running donkey, you need to use a flat sinker. When rising from the bottom, it moves slightly under the influence of water. When fishing from the shore, the bait gradually approaches the angler. If the hunt is carried out from a boat, the bait gradually moves away from the fisherman.

In fast currents, it is worth using a Tyrolean stick as a weight. It is a plastic tube with metal balls. The sticks are held vertically at the bottom for some time. After which, under the pressure of water, it moves with the flow.

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Donka for standing reservoirs when catching predatory and peaceful fish

For pike perch and pike in standing waters, it is necessary to use a braided line that practically does not stretch; for toothy and spotted predators, you also need to install a leash. Predatory fish have a hard mouth, so they require a powerful and sharp hook. This cannot be done with stretchable fishing line.

When fishing for pike, you should use braided line measuring 0.2-0.25 mm as the main line. When choosing a leash, preference is given to fluorocarbon. It should have a cross-section of 0.4-0.6 mm. It is also permissible to use a 15-20 cm string.

When choosing a sinker, it is worth considering that material that is too heavy is not suitable for standing reservoirs. In this case, the risk of snagging increases. It is advisable to give preference to streamlined weights whose weight is 20-50 g.

Bottom tackle for catching predators

When catching predatory fish, it is recommended to follow the following rules:

1. There should always be fresh bait on the hook. A piece of fresh fish is also suitable for pike perch.
2. If there is no bite, you should not stay in one place for more than half an hour.
3. First, you should throw the tackle as far as possible. After which, from time to time you need to twitch the tip of the rod to attract the predator. At intervals of 5-10 minutes, it is necessary to gradually move the live bait towards the shore. This helps to increase the fishing area.

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How the zakidushka is completed

The zakidushka tackle consists of several important elements.

This:

• Hook.
• Fishing line.
• Sinker.

Each element in the bundle plays its role.

Hook

You can find any hook on sale today. If so, then you should choose the most suitable one. Beginners will probably be confused, especially when they see that there are some numbers on the box. However, there is nothing complicated about it. You need to know that the main size is the width, which is how the product number is determined. By the way, domestic and foreign manufacturers may have the same hook with a different number, since there is a different classification.

fishing line

Fishing line is another element that the store has in abundance. The difference lies not only in diameter, as many believe, but also in material. It can be monofilament or braided cord. If you are doing the casting yourself, then you can pay attention to monofilament fishing line, with a cross-section of 0.2-0.6 mm. As for leashes, a diameter of 0.10-0.12 mm is quite sufficient.

Important! The parameters of the fishing line directly depend on the fish that the fisherman is going to hunt.

Sinker

The presented element can be bought in a store, then the weight of the part should be in the range of 100-150 grams, and found in your yard or right on the shore. In the second case we are talking about a stone, a piece of brick and the like. The main thing is to choose flat products so that they do not roll along the bottom.

Feeder as a type of modern donkey

This tackle is considered the most advanced of the donks. In appearance, the feeder resembles a plug-in spinning rod. However, it is characterized by certain differences. The rod itself is quite tough. The kit includes a set of interchangeable tips. They differ in hardness. Also, the bottom feeder rod contains equipment of different weights. Thanks to this, it is possible to accurately cast the feeder over long distances. A heavy feeder donkey can be thrown at a distance of up to 100 meters.

As the main distinguishing feature of the feeder, it is worth noting the sliding feeder, which is fixed to the main line using special devices. A hook is attached to the tip of the fishing line, which is threaded through the feeder.

After casting the feeder tackle, you need to pick up the slack in the line. Periodically it needs to be tightened using a coil. Twitching the end of the rod will help determine the bite. The hook must be done by the fisherman himself, without using automatic devices.

Feeder rigs for catching bream, carp, crucian carp

Rod selection

One-handed and two-handed spinning rods are excellent as fishing rods for bottom tackle. They have all the necessary advantages, such as lightness, strength and practicality.

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You can also use longer telescopic rods, but they are less convenient and are better used in cases where you need to cast bait over long distances.

Choosing a rod for bottom tackle depends on the conditions in which you will have to fish. If during fishing you need to cast the bait at a distance of 20–30 meters, a light one-handed spinning rod will be enough, but if you have to cast the bait at a distance of 50 meters or more, in this case it is more advisable to use a longer rod.

You should also pay attention to the test and structure of the rod; you should select them based on the weight of the sinker (feeder), casting distance and the type of fish you intend to catch.

The rod test is the boundary between the minimum and maximum weight of the bait that can be cast using a given rod without overloading. These indicators are not a postulate and both lighter and heavier weights can be used.

However, in the case of a light weight, the casting range of the bait will be significantly reduced, and using a heavier load can even break the rod.

The action of a fishing rod is usually understood as the shape of the bend under load. Usually the system is divided into 4 types:

• Ultra-fast (only the rod tip works, no more than 1/4 of the rod length)
• Fast (bends approximately 1/3 of the length)
• Medium (rod bends about halfway)
• Slow (most of the rod bends, approximately 3/4)

The slower the action of the rod, the longer the cast you can make, but hooking with such a rod will be more difficult.

The most versatile is the medium action, with the help of such a rod you can cast the bait quite far and effectively hook it at a decent distance.

Also, if the tip of the rod is used as a bite alarm, in this case it is more advisable to use a faster action.

Coil selection

Choosing a reel for bottom tackle is not much different from choosing a reel for a float rod.

The best option would be a modern spinning reel, which can be easily purchased at any fishing store.

The main thing you should pay attention to is the amount of fishing line that the reel holds on the spool and the quality of manufacture of the product itself, it must be durable and free of defects.

Which companies should you prefer?

It depends on the amount you are willing to spend, you should not buy expensive models right away; inexpensive products from the Middle Kingdom are quite suitable for a start.

If you want to buy a good reel, then you should pay attention to the companies Shimano (Japan), Daiwa (Japan), SilverStream (Russia).

I think about the coils we can finish here.

Selection of fishing line, sinkers and hooks

Now let's talk about line, sinkers and bottom hooks.

When choosing a fishing line for a bottom fishing rod, you should consider the following factors: the fishing line should be strong, moderately elastic and as invisible as possible to the fish.

The thinner the line, the less noticeable it is for the fish, and accordingly there will be a greater number of bites, and accordingly, vice versa, the thicker the line, the fewer the number of bites.

The best option for a bottom fishing rod would be a regular monofilament line with a diameter of 0.15 to 0.35 mm, depending on the size of the fish you intend to catch.

The use of braided fishing lines in bottom gear is best avoided without justified reasons, since braided fishing line, unlike monofilament, although it has much greater strength, is more noticeable to fish, which reduces the number of bites. In addition, another feature of braided fishing lines is their greater tendency to tangle and form “beards,” which causes great inconvenience.

The most popular sinkers for bottom fishing rods are olives.

In general, the size and shape of the sinker should be selected based on the fishing conditions, if you are fishing on a pond or lake, without a current or it is very weak, in this case there is no point in using heavy sinkers. 1-2 small olives will be quite enough, which will easily allow you to throw the bait to the required distance.

If you are fishing on a river with a stronger current, you will need a heavier sinker so that the current does not carry away the bait, otherwise you will have to constantly transfer the tackle.

It is also good to use flat-shaped sinkers during currents, because when they sink to the bottom, they will have lower resistance to flow than, for example, a round olive.

As a sinker on a bottom fishing rod, you can use a feeder, which will simultaneously serve as both a feeder and a sinker.

The hook is one of the most important parts of the bottom tackle; it must be sharp and of the correct size, otherwise there will be a lot of slips and so-called empty bites.

It is desirable that the color of the hook be closer in tone to the color of the bait, although in practice it happens that this does not play a special role, and it certainly won’t be superfluous.

When buying hooks in a store, check them for the quality of sharpening and hardening of the steel from which they are made.

A good hook should not bend or break when you try to bend it.

To check how well the hook is sharpened, you can run its sharp part along the nail; if the hook scratches the nail with a slight force, then it is well sharpened, but if the tip simply slides without leaving a mark, it is better to discard such hooks.

Donkey baits and lures

It is permissible to catch different types of fish using bottom tackle. The main advantage of bottom tackle is the possibility of using several hooks that differ in attachments.

Worms and insects are suitable for catching small-sized predators. Live bait is also considered an excellent option. However, a large pike can bite the fishing line if you do not take care of the leash. Therefore, it is necessary to use special leashes. If you plan to fish for catfish, you should prepare fairly powerful gear and bait in the form of a piece of meat or fish.

Peaceful fish are well caught using corn, worms, chafer larvae, pearl barley, peas, and maggots. Often special flavorings are added to the bait.

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Note! Artificial baits for bottoms are used very rarely, since bottom tackle is a passive equipment.

Animal bottom baits

A traditional choice for fishing peaceful fish, quite effective in every season, in still water and in currents. With their help, you can catch both small and large specimens or even a trophy fish.

Animal baits for donkey are good because they wriggle on the hook, thereby attracting fish from afar. In addition, in any season they are nutritious and tasty enough that carp, bream, ide, roach and other inhabitants of the water area want to feast on them and get hooked.

Among the most popular animal bait options:

• Maggot
• Worm
• Bloodworm
• Caddisfly larvae
• Leeches
• River shells
• Meat, fish, live bait

They need to be planted taking into account the size of the expected prey. For small fish - one at a time, for large fish - in bunches (several pieces if we are talking about meat).

How to fish with donka

For fishing using bottom gear to be successful, it is important to take into account the recommendations of experienced fishermen.

General Tips

To use the donkey, you should consider the following:

1. Choose the right place. It should be clean and free of snags or excess aquatic vegetation.
2. Make a cast. To do this, you need to take the weights, swing them like a pendulum, and throw them at the desired distance. The line should be slightly unwound and folded into rings. If it is a feeder, then casting is done using a rod.
3. When fishing from the shore, it is permissible to place several donks. They must be placed at intervals of 5 meters along the sides. Thanks to this, it is possible to increase the chances of a good catch.
4. It is good to strengthen the gear so that the fish does not pull it along with it.
5. If there is no bite, you need to throw the donk again to a new place.

   
   Method feeder

Fishing for crucian carp

It is worth catching crucian carp in stagnant bodies of water. It is best to use several rods. When choosing a reel, you should consider the fishing distance. Read more about how to catch crucian carp in the material.

Baiting crucian carp in reservoirs without current

Fishing for bream

This fish can be caught with bottom tackle on large or medium-sized rivers with a current. In this case, it is permissible to use 2 types of equipment - stationary or running.

Do-it-yourself catchy bottom tackle for catching carp and crucian carp:

By carp

For carp fishing, you need to use a fairly powerful flexible fishing rod and a monofilament line that can stretch. To prevent the carp from going into thickets or snags, it needs to be fished correctly.

Carp fishing is a whole science, a lot of useful information in our section on carp fishing.

Roach fishing

To catch roach at close distances, you should use a light feeder. It is important that the tackle has a sensitive tip and is light enough, since you will have to work with the rod all the time.

How to catch podust using bottom gear

This fish bites well in reservoirs with medium or small currents. It is important to hit the planned points when casting. Podust are usually caught in riverbed zones or at the boundaries of slow and fast currents.

Fishing for predatory fish

To catch predators, it is worth using a donka, the rod of which has a length of 2.4-3.8 meters. If tree branches make it impossible to use a fishing rod, you should use a casting rod.

As bait - live bait, a bunch of worms, dead fish.

Donk fishing

To begin with, I will say that in the arsenal of the milker there is not one tackle, but several. Sometimes this figure exceeds ten. Such fishermen, as a rule, occupy a fairly large area of ​​the shore, and install them every 5-10 meters.

The main targets for bottom fishing are fish such as catfish or carp, so when installing the reel, you must take care to securely fix the bottom tackle so that when you come back for a check, you won’t find an empty spot. Sometimes, if a trophy bite is expected, wrapping the tackle around a nearby tree can serve as a secure fixation.

The area of ​​the reservoir where fishing and landing is expected must be clean of algae and without snags. Any bottom is suitable except rocky. I consider night spot fishing with bottom gear to be the most effective, when it is installed in places where fish are likely to approach. This could be a lonely tree hanging over the water, a snag sticking out of the water, coastal bushes, and the like.

Casting is done manually, by swinging the sinker like a pendulum. Before casting, it is necessary to wind the required length of fishing line from the reel, laying it in neat rings. Then rearrange it in reverse order so that when casting, the rig removes the upper ring and not the lower one. These simple steps will help you avoid the fishing line getting tangled in beards.

Fishing at night

To fish at night, you should use a donk that has a light bite indicator. In this case, the tackle can be made from the following elements:

• plastic yogurt container;
• 2 batteries;
• tilt sensor;
• switch;
• 1 LED;
• 1 chip.

To make a donk for night fishing, you should do the following:

1. Make a 6 cm hole in the lid of the container. Insert a screw into it and attach a paper clip to the outside.
2. Wrap 50 meters of fishing line around the body of the container. You need to attach a carabiner with a swivel to its end.
3. Then make and attach a bite indicator on the LED.

Useful tips

Beginner fishermen should follow these recommendations when using a donkey:

1. Don't go overboard with the amount of gear. At first, you should use just one fishing rod to understand how it works.
2. Choose high-quality but inexpensive equipment. You shouldn't invest a lot of money in gear at first. It is better to give preference to the desired price-quality ratio.
3. Use related equipment. Large fish will require a landing net. You also need to prepare a cage for the catch.

Bottom gear allows you to catch different types of fish. For fishing to be successful, it is important to choose all the elements of equipment correctly. In this case, you need to take into account the characteristics of the reservoir and the type of fish to be caught.