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Peculiarities

Cake for fishing
Cake or flour is a product of plant origin, which appears by pressing the seeds of various oilseeds. It is often used as feed for cattle in the agro-industrial sector and has proven itself to be an excellent aromatic bait for fish.

There are several varieties of this product that are most often used by fishermen. These include:

• sunflower (the most common option, which has good properties and a pleasant aroma);
• flaxseed (in popularity it is inferior to the first type due to its rather high price and requires special attention during production, because there is a possibility of poisoning living creatures due to the high content of hydrocyanic acid);
• soy (the least popular option, but has a fairly high biological value and boasts a large amount of protein).

There are also peanut, corn, rapeseed and mustard varieties, which are used much less frequently than others.

Experienced fishermen often use makushatnik to catch crucian carp, bream, carp and carp. It is noteworthy that everyone agrees on one common opinion about the most effective use of hemp cake. And yet, getting this option is not so easy, so it’s easier to opt for sunflower oil. The advantages of such a bait are its inexpensive cost, ease of preparation and the presence of rich aromatic properties that can lure prey in large quantities.

Types of cake

As already mentioned, there can be several types of cake.

Today the most popular are:

• Sunflower. This type of cake is the leading one and is often used by fishermen who are going to fish. The pleasant smell and taste of this bait makes it attractive to river inhabitants. Considering that all fish are different, and there are some that will not even swim to the bait if it does not have a good smell, you can use such meal even for the most “capricious” varieties.
• Linen. This bait is no worse than the previous one, but its main difference is the high price, which few fishermen are willing to pay. In addition, to prepare such a cake you will need special knowledge, and you must strictly adhere to technologies and rules. Otherwise, the product will not turn out the way it should be, therefore, not only all the work, but also the money invested will go down the drain.
• Soy. It is almost impossible to find such bait among any fisherman. Moreover, soybean meal is not often used in agriculture. The main reason is the complex production. Just one wrong move and action can lead to the formation of harmful substances in the product. In this case, the meal cannot be used. If we do not take this fact into account, we can say that the product has a number of advantages, including high protein content. This is a very important point, because it affects the biological value of the bait.

In addition to the above types of makuha, there are others. True, they are not used by fishermen. We are talking about peanut, rapeseed, and mustard cake. Some fishermen at one time used corn cake, but not a single fish reacts to such meal, therefore, it is not included in the category of “tasty and healthy” bait.

Important! Contrary to popular belief, you can catch not only small fish with cake, but you can also count on large fish.

The meal dissolves in water very slowly, due to the oil contained in the complementary food, an oil spot is created around it, which attracts prey.

The proven cake can be used by any fisherman who has set himself the goal of coming home with a good catch. Taking into account the fact that such bait is quite cheap, and you can even prepare it at home, it is in increasing demand every year. Experienced fishermen noted that the following fish are excellently caught with meal:

• crucian carp;
• Bream;
• Carp;
• Carp;
• Ide;
• Roach.

Application of cake

The cake has proven itself in the field of agriculture and is actively used as feed for various animals and cattle. Because of its taste, fishermen use such bait to achieve maximum catch, and most importantly, the technique for preparing such bait does not require much effort or financial costs.

Great for catching the following fish:

• roach;
• ide;
• carp;
• carp;
• bream;
• crucian carp

Cake is also an excellent ingredient in preparing bait for your prey.

Top fishing technique

The fish smells the smell of the top from a great distance. But for greater efficiency, the fishing site is pre-fed. Various grains are added to complementary foods: corn, millet and peas. By combining fluff and bait, keeping the fish in one place will not be a problem.

The makushatnik is thrown into the water only after careful preparation of the gear. 3 hours after casting, the topcoat should be replaced due to its complete dissolution. The fish, sensing the smell of the top in the water, swims up to the top and begins to taste it. Carp sucks in food without disassembling it, and only after it enters the mouth does it sift out inedible objects. It is at this moment that he can suck in the hook, and after spitting it out, it will catch on the lip.

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When playing, you should kill the fish, since it is much easier to get tired ones. It is necessary to have a landing net when fishing, since when a large specimen is bitten, pulling it ashore is a labor-intensive task.

Tackle and equipment for cake fishing

Cake on a hook
It is not difficult to guess that over the many years of the existence of this fishing method, many equipment options have been invented. People don’t waste time in vain studying the behavior of fish, their tastes and reactions to the use of certain sets of gear. Moreover, for different bodies of water these parameters can vary quite significantly. This is worth considering when you choose gear and equipment for cake fishing. At the time the method was invented, it was not possible to read about it on the Internet or see comments from colleagues. Therefore, everyone came up with something of their own, tested it, and shared it with other fishermen. Then, over time, the methods appeared in newspapers and fishing programs on TV. Only one thing did not change - the top was used and it worked, helping to catch a lot of fish.

The big advantage of the method is that it is not expensive. If you compare it with what avid carp anglers spend on their fishing, then you can immediately see that you are dealing with budget fishing. There is no need to buy any expensive accessories. At the same time, your cheap gear will be quite catchy. It is enough to take a high-quality and durable fishing rod or reel. If you prefer fishing rods, then take up to two hundred grams with dough. The fishing line should be taken from 0.4 to 0.6. Hooks - depending on the size of your potential prey. Sinkers - according to the strength of the current.

On a note:

The cake has a strong smell, therefore in areas with a good current, its aroma will quickly spread, attracting even those fish that were relatively far from the place where the bait was cast. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about having to wait too long for a bite. Where we have to fish in still water, we use wires to get the same effect.

Basic equipment rules when fishing with cake include the following:

• a 30 cm fishing line is attached to a metal plate, and at the other end a loop should be made for a carabiner to secure the main fishing line;
• a piece of cake, slightly smaller than the plate, is attached to the block with an elastic band;
• we make small holes in our crown in order to secure 2 hooks with their help;
• at the final stage, the tackle is attached to the main line and becomes completely usable.

Cake on a hook

The cake is cut into cubes with a side of one centimeter. Such a cube is secured to a hook using thread or a thin elastic band. In the water, after a while, the cake begins to open and pieces of bait come off from it. These fragrant pieces are carried downstream. That's why you should only take fresh cake. Old cake loses its aroma. If the fish finds food, it will approach the source of the pleasant aroma and suck the cube into its mouth. At this moment, the hook digs into the gills of the fish and the fish is hooked.

Previously, oil cake, due to its affordability, attracted fishing enthusiasts. Nowadays, buying good fresh cake at a low price is quite problematic. And I really want to go fishing! Craftsmen learned how to make nozzles at home using homemade presses.

Do-it-yourself makukha

Prepare makukha for fishing with your own hands at home. There are several recipes for preparing bait; they differ only in the ability to use certain equipment.

Pea flour

Pea powder is the main bait for catching carp. To prepare it you will need:

• 100 g peas.
• 50 g semolina porridge.
• Raw chicken egg.
• Corn oil.
• Honey.

Preparation:

• It is necessary to grind the peas in a blender.
• Add semolina and mix.
• In another bowl, add the egg and 1 tbsp. l. corn oil and honey.
• Later, transfer everything into one bowl and mix until smooth.
• Roll boilies from this dough to the required size and boil them in salted water. After the boilies float up, wait another minute.
• Next you should dry the boilies.

Before using it for fishing, you need to add butter to the boilie bag. Carp will love this scent.

Recipe from "Mikhalych"

To prepare you will need the following:

• Jack.
• Glass with piston.
• Metal plate.

Ingredients:

• Sunflower seeds - 30%.
• Bird food - 30%.
• Peas - 15%.
• Crackers - 15%.
• Nuts - 10%.
• Some popcorn.

Preparation:

• Grind all ingredients in a blender.
• Pour them into a glass and press down with a piston.
• Place a metal strip on top and clamp it with a jack.
• Pump the jack up to strength and leave for 4 hours.
• Place the finished briquettes in the air and dry for about a week.

Preparing a briquette is a labor-intensive process that takes 3-4 hours. When pressed with a jack, very hard briquettes are obtained that take longer to dissolve in water.

Seed dust

Cooking method:

• Sunflower seeds are lightly toasted.
• Then they need to be crushed with a knife, blender, mortar or any convenient method.
• Metal molds are filled with crushed seeds.
• Using a masher or a press, you need to press the resulting porridge into the mold as hard as possible.
• During all manipulations, the mold should be heated.
• You should not immediately remove the porridge from the mold, otherwise it will begin to disintegrate. It's worth waiting for it to cool down.
• Cooking takes about 1 hour.
• After cooking, makukha should be stored in jars with pressed oil.

Cooking features:

• The molds must have removable bottoms to easily remove the briquettes.
• It is not recommended to prepare briquettes long before use, otherwise they will lose their natural smell.
• Makukha should be stored in jars with the lid closed.
• The oil that remains after cooking is perfect for bait.

DIY fishing cake

To make your own cake for fishing, you will need seeds, preferably dry, or even better, slightly toasted, to get the most pleasant aroma. To make powdered cake, you just need to pass the seeds through a meat grinder or coffee grinder, the essence is the same. At the end you will get a pleasant and aromatic mixture that can be used immediately. The ground cake emits a very pleasant aroma. Therefore, it is not surprising that fish adore it so much.

To make a solid cake from powdered cake, you need to compress it well, and, already pressed, put it in the oven for frying.

Components of the rig for open water fishing

The design of the “makukha” gear is very primitive and unpretentious. To the end of the bottom equipment, more precisely, to the load, thanks to an elastic band or another “latch”, a small piece of top is attached. Moreover, it is recommended to place up to four hooks with the shortest leads at the end of fishing gear. It is this length that allows the fish of the carp family to spit out the hook through the gills, hooking in a somewhat peculiar way.

Most often, fishermen stick hooks directly into a piece of makukha. Although it is possible to use an auxiliary bait on hooks in the form of corn, worm, pearl barley and others. The original does not include any additions. After all, a bare hook is simply pressed into a piece of cotton wool.

We make the makukha ourselves

The video below shows the process with the recipe for preparing the makukha itself for the makushatnik. Let's look carefully:

Below you will find a description of the process of making a makushka from the selection of materials to the installation of hooks.

What is needed to create a “makushatnik” with your own hands?

To make a makushatnik with your own hands you need:

1. First of all, you need to decide on a sinker, which can be of various shapes. If fishing is planned in a body of water with a large current, then it is better to choose a sinker in the shape of a “swallow tail” or “horseshoe”. For medium flow, a “puck” sinker is suitable, but always with “relief” on the sides. The weight of the sinker in the current should be within one hundred grams, and for standing water - no more than fifty.
2. Fasteners for securing leashes may also differ in their shape, but their main purpose is to attach a hook. Naturally, there are many options that can be used instead of a clasp. But it is precisely this equipment that is most suitable for the makushatnik.
3. A fishing line with a diameter of 0.4-0.6 mm, which is particularly durable.
4. If necessary, you can use a small bead. If you use a fishing line on a rig with a length of 15-20 cm, then it should not be worn. Indeed, in this case, a swivel or a clasp acts as a stopper.
5. A hook with a leash, and several hooks can be used. And for knitting, braid with a diameter of 0.3-0.7 mm is perfect.
6. A swivel or clasp that will act as a connecting element to the main fishing line. Although you don’t have to use them, simply replacing them with a small loop.

How to make a makushatnik with your own hands at home: 2 types, ancient and modern.

Stages of creating a “makushatnik” with your own hands

1. First you need to thread the fishing line through the sinker.
2. We create a double knot and repeat it several times to achieve the appropriate size and strength of the final knot.
3. We measure 5–15 cm from this place and install a stop bead.
4. A loop is created at the end of the fishing line, and then a fastener or swivel is installed at your discretion.
5. Next, you need to take a piece of previously prepared makukha according to the recipe. For beginners, it is worth purchasing a special piece of cake for fishing in the store. Then learn how to cut it yourself from a whole circle of tops. In the center of this piece there is supposed to be a hole for the fishing line. We stretch the main fishing line with a knot through it.
6. Prepare a clasp with a hook previously attached to it, and pass the end of the fishing line with a knot through it, gradually moving it into the narrow slot of the clasp. The strength characteristics of the equipment are checked by how the knot is locked.
7. Then we proceed to thread the fishing line through the hole in the cake and in the opposite direction, inserting the fastener directly into the piece of pulp. The Makukha rig is assembled!