No-attachment jigs for winter fishing: catchy and homemade

Winter jig fishing technique

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.

Catching perch with a jig can be done either with bait, mainly bloodworms or maggots, or without it. In the latter case, luck depends on the experience of the fisherman.

Bait helps to attract fish from long distances. The most proven and frequently used method of winter fishing for perch is as follows.

Several holes are drilled in the ice. Then the depth in them is determined.

Fictions about nozzle jigs

Due to the fact that many fables were written about such baits, fishermen refused to use them in their activities.

In fact, fishing with a baitless jig is quite common and accessible, but there are several myths that refute this fact, and there are clear refutations to such “guesses”:

Many of these “experts” believe that in order to use jigs, you must have extensive experience in fishing. Only because of this, a novice fisherman, having taken such baits for fishing, returns home with nothing. To be honest, fishing itself requires certain skills and experience. The fisherman must know everything, including the behavior of the fish. Fishing is not inferior to any sport - it also requires constant training, effort, and constant striving for the best. It is very stupid to immediately hope for a good catch!;
According to the “mythologists”, winter baitless jigs are capable of catching only large fish or fish of a certain type - that is, it is very important to know for which type of fish, which bait is a “red rag”. But any experienced fisherman will say that a jig effectively copes with catching any type of fish and any size. Here the design of such baits itself plays an important role;

Don’t expect a good result without putting something on the hook - say the “experts”. But they don’t even remember that such a jig also catches fish in the summer, and during this period the use of additional attachments is not required.

But if it doesn’t bite at all, in winter you can use additional bait. At the same time, if the fish is actively feeding, then it will even bite on a jig without attachments. Most often, fish like magpies are attracted to colored and shiny beads, which is why such an accessory is always used on these baits.

What to pay attention to when making a jig?

You can make your own bait for each intended fishing location. The simplest method is to modify a model purchased in a store. This is suitable for beginner anglers.

But there are some points you need to know:

use cambrics and heat-shrinkable tubes;
use woolen threads for decoration;
replace the stationary hook with a sharper and more reliable one.

Fish rely on hearing, smell, and vision. That's why form is important. The game depends on the form. A flat bait forms a cloud of turbidity at the bottom; if it is shaped like a “pellet” or “droplet,” then when it hits the bottom, it forms fountains of silt. The “ant” does not deviate from the vertical plane, but its hooks can rotate independently.

You should also use different decorations for visibility in the water.

Winter fishing technique with a jig

The main element that determines fishing success is the movement of the bait in the water. The technique of fishing with a jig is a creative matter. The fisherman has to drag it along the bottom, muddy the mud, lift it, lower it, and rotate it in place. Schemes for playing with jigs have been developed:

Slowly lower the bait to the bottom, after 3-5 seconds raise it by 4-7 centimeters. Now do the same thing quickly, hit the bottom - sound waves will appear, the fish will hear it along the side line.
They throw the bait to the bottom and try to move it; the technique is effective in clear water.
Pulling the jig along the bottom and stopping in the extreme position.

While working with bait, they note the moments at which the bite occurred.

The jig allows you to use the same attachments as the hook. But fishermen prefer to bait only bloodworms. Although maggots and beetle larvae are also suitable. The “sandwich” technique can increase the catch during deep winter. A popular option used is to attach bloodworms and maggots to the bait.

Where to fish

During winter, the fish have a hard time; the lack of oxygen reduces its activity. Winter fishing is divided into: • first ice - a productive period, this is a continuation of the autumn zhora. The fish has high commercial quality, it is tasty and fatty; • dead winter - the fish hardly eat, the supply of oxygen decreases. At this time, it gathers at springs, at places where streams flow into a body of water; • last ice - melt water brings oxygen and food, fish activity increases sharply.

An experienced fisherman can determine where the fish are by just looking at a body of water. It is better for a beginner to study in advance in the summer. On the first ice, fish walk throughout the entire water area; in the middle of winter, you need to look for them in holes, places where streams and small rivers flow. But, for example, the rudd likes to stand all winter in places where dry aquatic vegetation remains. Perch loves to live in the coastal zone, especially at the beginning of winter.

With the onset of the spring thaw, the perch again enters the entire reservoir.

Wiring secrets

The main rule is to imagine that a jig is a live jig, a swimming beetle, a bloodworm, and to know the movements of these insects. For this winter gear to work, its elements must be adjusted. When fishing this way, there is no additional load. This means that its weight should pull the fishing line. Without this, there is no game, no bite detection. The weight of the bait should be suitable for the fishing depth, the strength of the current and the weight of the expected catch. The fishing line is selected depending on the weight of the jig.

When fishing, the situation changes throughout the day. All jig fishing methods are subjective and may vary depending on various factors.

There are several wiring diagrams:

Stepped wiring - the bait is lowered into the hole one meter at a time, stopping for 3-4 seconds.
High-frequency wiring - the bait goes down with oscillations and stops, and also rises. Perch often bites on such wiring.

An angler on winter fishing needs to have several types of bait in stock; the fish can be very capricious.

Reelless fishing technique

Correct play with a reelless bait is the very essence of baitless fishing. However, you should not try to study all 100,500 wiring methods and apply them on a pond. You need to start with a couple of basic wiring methods, achieving results, and then improve, adding personal bits of experience. As already mentioned, it is important not to blindly repeat memorized combinations, but to play the game monotonously, without parasitic glitches. A sense of rhythm will help you fish correctly with a reelless bait. You can, for example, hum something rhythmic to yourself (and this is not a joke). Playing with a jig without an attachment is so multifaceted that there is simply no point in listing all the wiring methods. Here you need to get good at basic movements, catch a sense of rhythm, and then add moments that are provocative for the fish, without breaking the main rhythm.

The technique of baitless fishing in winter depends on the type of fish and seasonal factors. Some species prefer more active and rhythmic play, while others prefer smooth and sluggish play. When fishing in the dead of winter, there are long pauses in the game; closer to spring, they are short. The subtleties of fishing with a reelless bait come with experience and more than a dozen fish caught. The technique of retrieving and the action of a reelless jig is constantly being improved on every fishing trip. We can only give general recommendations and advice on reeling for beginners - the angler will have to figure out the nuances on his own; no theory will help here.

Horizontal grip

Basic techniques for playing with a rewinder:

Dribbling. High-frequency trembling of the bait. Used in various options. Smooth rise with constant trembling, lowering, alternating dribbling and calm pulling.
Evenly moving or lowering (or with acceleration)
Threshold. More amplitude and lower frequency vibration. It is set not by shaking your hand, but by tapping the rod with your finger.

Vertical grip
Depending on the fishing conditions or type of fish, various combinations can work:

Okunevaya – slow rise with high-frequency and low-amplitude dribbling. After raising to the maximum level, reset, short pause and immediately repeat the cycle. Read more in the article about catching perch with a reelless reel.
Roach – the rise is the same as for perch, only weaker in frequency, smoother. Then lowering by steps. Often the roach takes to the reelless position precisely on the descent.
Bream - a smooth or stepwise rise, the same descent, without dribbling, can be done evenly or slightly with a nod. At the lowest point you can tap on the bottom. About catching bream in winter with devils.
Classic jig - movements reminiscent of amphipods jerking in water, lifting up or down at different speeds, long pauses and amplitude (2-7 cm).
Universal - dribbling 2-3 cm at the bottom, lifting 10-15 cm with an amphipod, lowering.

The main task is to perform a certain combination several times in the same way, without changing the frequency, amplitude and distances. Failures are not acceptable. As a provocation, after several cycles you can pause in the “wrong” place - this can provoke the fish to bite. Another option for provocation is a change in speed or amplitude. It is also important to play monotonously and without interruptions after a shift.

Nozzleless jigs. Fishing technique

In order for a jig to perform as effectively as possible, it is necessary to give it the right game. Let's look at these and other nuances in more detail:

To set an attractive game for a reelless fish, you need a lot of experience, and fishing alone will clearly not be enough. Regular visits to reservoirs and the use of a reelless fishing method will definitely lead the angler to success. Constant, tireless experiments are accompanied by hard work, which means be prepared for failures, but you shouldn’t give up right away. Timely hooks also affect performance. If you fish with a reelless reel, then at the first stage they should be regular, even with weak bites

This practice is especially relevant when the fish is extremely cautious and weakly active. Over time, you will begin to figure out the correct timing for the cut. Fishing is the most important fishing process

Using thin winter fishing line often leads to breakage, loss of the jig and loss of fish, so fishing is done very carefully. It is necessary to keep the line constantly taut, as well as feel and control the fish. If a large specimen is bitten, then to successfully fish it out, it is better to keep a hook with you, as well as a tool that will allow you to widen the hole if necessary.

The fish resists until the last moment, therefore, having pulled it out onto the ice, it is recommended to quickly remove it from the hook of the jig, lying down and tangling the fishing line.

Winter nozzle jigs

They can be called the ancestors of ice fishing, because it arose to catch passive fish in the winter, when activity is very low. And for this purpose they combined the sinker and the hook. The basic principle of their classification is related to weight:

light weight (for fishing in shallow places and where there is no current),
average (they are also called universal, if you have some experience you can fish under any conditions),
heavy (due to their weight, they are convenient for use in areas with fast currents or great depths).

Undoubtedly, jigs made from tungsten blanks are recognized as the best for their distinctive properties:

quick descent to the bottom while maintaining a stable position,
feature of the game, so attractive to fish,
at the same time they are small in size (due to the high density of the material),
reliable and durable.

Methods for making jigs at home

Making jigs with your own hands for winter fishing enthusiasts is an activity more for the soul than for the wallet.

There are several ways to make it at home:

sawing is the easiest way. Rods and tubes from various non-ferrous metals are sawn into small pieces. Then the hooks are soldered, processed, cleaned, and painted;
forging. Lead is suitable, a sample is made using a hammer and anvil. Further processing is carried out with a file, the hook is soldered;
soldering - a shape similar to a jig is made from thin colored plates. A hook is inserted and soldered inside. This entire shape is processed with a soldering iron. Here you just need to turn on your imagination.
Good baits are made from colored wire, which is twisted into a spiral. An important element after soldering is processing with sandpaper and a felt wheel until it begins to glow “silver” or “gold”;
casting - this technology for making jigs at home is the most complex. Only tin and lead are used. All work begins with preparing a mold for pouring molten metal. Clay, brick, sand, wood are used. First prepare the mold in this material. Be sure to cut grooves along the edges of the mold to allow air to escape when pouring. The molten metal is poured into a mold, cooled, removed, and processed with metalworking tools.

Read Winter lures for pike

Casting jigs in sand

To begin with, select fine dry sand; it is better not to dig it up or pour it over. A mold is made from wood or other material and carefully pressed into the sand. This is filled with molten metal. At the same time, insert the hook, then process the frozen form.

Casting in wooden blocks

Wooden forms are short-lived, so you can have time to make several baits. To make round baits, you will need two wooden blocks with already prepared notches. They need to be knocked down with small nails so that these molds match. Pour molten metal through the hole made in the end, not forgetting to insert the hook. All that remains is to process the almost finished product.

Painting and decorating jigs

Fish can see colors. The color of different baits plays a role. Most fish see small objects at a distance of a meter. And trout and asp notice moving objects from a decent distance.

Roaches love black and white. Perch - red, black. This appears to be related to the fish's food database.

To color jigs, they need to be prepared. Sand, degrease with acetone or gasoline. Then they paint with different nitro paints, preferably several times - this is the fisherman’s taste.

Advantages of jig fishing

A jig is a fishing tackle whose design consists of a hook soldered into a metal shot. There is a version that the name comes from the name of the Baikal freshwater crustacean, which the equipment is vaguely similar to, but the main thing is that it catches both predatory and peaceful fish.

If in the summer special spinning gear is selected for catching predators and, say, pike or pike perch are unlikely to bite on a carp rig, then in winter both perch and roach bite on a jig, which simplifies the fisherman’s task of choosing equipment for his fishing rod. When retrieving, a jig with a heavy but small weight “plays” attractively in the water, and the fish thinks that it is an appetizing insect.

The fisherman’s task is to use a fishing rod to select such an amplitude of vibration of the bait so that it resembles as closely as possible an insect that has fallen in the water and is trying to get out. This is not at all easy, so those fishermen who constantly hone their skills and have mastered the secrets of catchy fishing can boast of solid catches.

The first jigs were equipped with pellets made from accessible and inexpensive metals:

lead;
tin-based alloys.

A metal with a high specific gravity and a low melting point was selected. When making jigs with their own hands, fishermen used a hook, tin wire and a soldering iron.

To increase its attractiveness, the pellet is painted in a bright color, or polished to a shine with a needle file or file. The fish like the shiny bait and stand out in the water column. In the last 5-10 years, jigs with pellets made of tungsten-containing alloys, which are heavier in weight and smaller in size, have become very popular.

Precious metals are also used for smelting pellets:

gold;
silver;
platinum

But this is rather an exception to the rule, because such expenses are unlikely to be available to a simple fisherman.

There are jigs:

nozzle-less (rewinder-less);
moths (used with a nozzle).

A separate article on the website is devoted to the topic of mothless, you can read it here

As a nozzle with a jig, use:

worms;
bloodworm;
maggots.

The moth is considered a more catchy tackle, because the bait becomes an additional attractive factor. Fishing with a reelless reel requires skill in retrieving, but such gear is simpler, and in the hands of an experienced fisherman it shows high results.

Advantages of jig fishing:

Any fish, both peaceful and predatory, can be caught;
minimal costs for purchasing or manufacturing jigs;
a variety of baits that increases fishing efficiency;
compactness and ease of transportation;
durability of the bait, reusable;
Possibility of use on any type of reservoir, both with and without current.

TOP 7 best mothless baits

It’s hard for beginners to decide which baits to add to their arsenal. Even experienced fishermen who prefer to fish with a jig with bait will not always be able to choose the most catchy bait of this type. The rating, which was compiled based on the reviews of the majority of experienced reelless fishermen, can help with this.

Pellet

This reeler is universal; its ball-shaped body attracts almost all types of fish, which are caught both in summer and winter. The most attractive shot is for perch and roach.

A drop

The second most popular is the mothless moth with a teardrop-shaped body. This jig is distinguished by its versatility in use; it is attractive to almost all types of fish in any body of water.

Uralka

The mothless moth with this name has a teardrop-shaped elongated body with a slight bend. Attracts different types of fish; roach, crucian carp and perch respond well to it.

Goat

This type of rewinder is similar in shape to the Uralka, but the difference will be a double hook, this is precisely what makes it special.

Ant

This jig has a body consisting of several segments, most often there are from 2 to 4 on one product. The name comes from its external similarity to the insect of the same name.

Klopik

This jig was very popular several decades ago. It must be carried out with a wide amplitude, but slow movements. In terms of catchability, this jig is inferior to those described above, but with a bad bite it can create a sensation.

Gear selection

On store shelves there is a very large selection of jigs of different colors and shapes, and accordingly they will vary in weight. It often happens that a very small product has significant weight, and a large jig turns out to be lighter. What is the reason? Why does this happen?

This difference in size is explained by the material from which the tackle was made. The most common are lead and tungsten products, less common are silver and Wood's alloy.

Cargo material

The production of jigs occurs both at home and in factories. For this use:

lead, their products are larger in size, but their specific gravity is much less. Ease of processing allows this material to be used for making products at home.
Tungsten products, even with a small size, are quite heavy; processing such material at home is problematic. With this type of load, jigs are used in currents and great depths.

Form

Beginner fishermen, going to the store to buy tackle, believe that they can buy a couple of universal jigs, the shape of which will be attractive to all types of fish. But this is not at all true; the concept of a universal form simply does not exist.

When choosing a jig according to its shape, you should consider the following requirements:

voluminous products will attract the attention of the inhabitants of the reservoir better; variants flattened at the top and bottom will raise a cloud of turbidity; a droplet and a ball create fountains of turbidity; a flat-shaped product plays especially well, creating a cloud of turbidity and simultaneously dispersing it, which especially attracts perch; uralka and ant work great with nodding movements; a jig with a cone-shaped body sinks slightly into the silt when lowered to the bottom; a ball, an oatmeal, a droplet will become saviors in the dead of winter; The devil is especially effective for catching perch, roach, bream and chub.

Many people believe that the ball and the droplet have a universal shape, but one can argue with this. Jigs in the form of a larva, ant, or fly are no less effective for various types of fish.

Weight

Regarding weight, everything is simple; heavier jigs are used at significant depths, medium and strong currents. General recommendations depend on the fishing location:

products up to 0.25 g will be effective at depths of up to 2 meters, small fish will react; starting from 0.25 g and more, the product will attract the attention of a predator at depths of up to 4 m.

Read How to tie two hooks to a fishing rod

Large jigs are used by fishermen with experience in the first ice and before opening reservoirs, but the small size of the jigs will allow the game to be played more delicately.

Color

Color is also important; it is selected depending on weather conditions and the characteristics of the reservoir. To be sure of your catch, you should start from the following indicators:

in sunny weather, darker colors of the product are used; on bright days, you can use a black jig all season long;
depths of up to 6 m. It is worth fishing with copper products, it is to them that the inhabitant of the reservoir will respond best;
silver and gold will work in cloudy weather, and the dark soil at the bottom of the reservoir will perfectly shade such a bait.

In reservoirs with depths of 10 meters, there is no need to change baits; absolutely any color will work.

Hooks

The hook on the jig must correspond to the body; too large can scare away the fish, and a small one will not allow you to detect when biting. It is best to choose wire types; hardened ones will break when caught, which means you will have to re-tie the tackle. Steel wires will simply bend.

It is worth understanding that a real fisherman should have a variety of products in his arsenal. You can’t get hung up on one shape or color. To be successful, you need to constantly experiment.

Unique shapes

In addition to the above products, unique shapes are in particular demand, including: “Papuan”, “Hurdy Organ”, “Caddisfly”, “Klopik”, “Shackles” and others.

“Nymphs”, “Uralochki” and “Kozulki” are considered narrowly targeted baits, and fishing classics include droplets and pellets, which are used with and without bait.

The latter are less in demand than the previous ones, because they are unable to attract trophy prey, but only the small, ubiquitous perch that lives everywhere. However, if the size of the fish is not important, and the angler wants to enjoy a stable bite, then the classic can be a good option.

There are two ways that allow you to acquire unique spoolless attachments:

The simplest is to buy the product at a fishing store. When planning to make such a purchase, you need to know which models to pay special attention to and which ones to avoid. It is also important to learn to distinguish high-quality baits from cheap copies. Unfortunately, recently an unpleasant trend has been noticed when unscrupulous retail outlets “push” low-quality Chinese products to people. Without a doubt, even cheap baitless jigs give a good bite, but this is not at all what it should be.
Another option is to make your own bait. Homemade baitless jigs for winter fishing can be so good that they surpass store-bought models in quality and attractiveness. At the same time, there are no special difficulties in manufacturing the product, so even a beginner will be able to complete the task in a short time. Of course, not all fishing fans agree to this course of events, preferring to purchase store-bought models.

Types of jigs for winter fishing

Ice fishing is a traditional hobby, but beginners get confused when choosing lures. Mormyshki are distinguished according to the following parameters:

shape, color, size;
material, weight;
specialization (perch, roach, pike perch);
hook length, presence of eye.

In addition to the main characteristics, there are additional factors. Some types of jigs are coated with fluorescent paint and equipped with beads and colored cambrics. There is a separate class of winter baits - “reelless”.

Shape, size and color

One of the best bait products is the “ant”. The model shows itself successfully when fishing for perch and roach. Manufacturers produce one form in different weight categories, which allows a similar model to fish at different depths.

A drop jig is a universal tool for finding bream and white bream. Smaller sizes successfully show themselves against other peaceful fish. What is characteristic is that they catch the drop not only in the “game”, but also in a stationary mode. Sometimes it is used instead of a hook on a float rig. The color of the product is often metallic, but there are colored droplets. Unlike the previous bait, the bug jig is used by fishermen mainly for catching roach, roach, and silver bream at depths of up to 4 m. Its color is often dark, which is effective in clear weather.

“Charts”, “hooves”, “boats”, “nymphs” add variety to the species composition of winter angler’s baits. Traditionally, they are not painted, but are used for catching perch and “white” fish. In shallow water, miniature models weighing up to 0.5 g are popular, on a fishing line of 0.06-0.1 mm. As the depth at the fishing spot increases, the size of the bait changes. In currents, use the heaviest models up to 2-3 g, since it is impossible to break through the bottom with light lead.

No-attachment jigs – “banana”, “devil”, “goat”, “uralka”. Their peculiarity is fishing without bait with high-frequency play. Experienced fishermen claim that the average size of wormless trophies is larger than their ordinary baited counterparts.

Material and weight

Both homemade and branded products are made from the same metals. Cheap models have tin or lead at their core. As a rule, these materials serve as soldering on workpieces made of brass, copper, and other relatively light alloys. The quality of workmanship matches the price. This product is available to any angler and is recommended for beginners. Lead jigs are also produced without soldering. They are used in catching winter crucian carp. Lead is not polished to a shine, but has a matte color.

The best jigs in terms of quality and performance characteristics are cast from tungsten. The loud knock on the bottom effectively attracts fish, and the small dimensions with good weight allow you to quickly lower the bait to the bottom and fish decent depths with a relatively shallow jig.

Hook and eye

In winter, fish are less active than in summer, so anglers use more delicate gear. Hooks for baits are made of thin wire and have mechanical or chemical sharpening. In the second case, the sharpness of the jig is given by the manufacturer; it is impossible to sharpen the product while fishing. A good hook penetrates the bloodworm the first time and keeps it alive for a long time. If the bait is no longer sharp, it is changed.

The ear removed from the body increases the comfort of tying it and prevents chafing of the fishing line. Models with a through hole have appeared on sale, in which there is a rubberized cambric that serves as a rupture guard in the monofilament area near the assembly.

What is a pike perch jig

Many people are accustomed to using these baits to catch peaceful fish and one small predator – perch. Despite this, on the shelves of specialized stores you can find models for pike perch. It may seem that the bait exactly imitates a classic jig, but differs from it in shape, weight and hook size. Pike perch is a predatory, deep-sea fish, so the bait should match the “fanged” one.

They catch the “fanged one” with sprat, sliced fish or pieces of meat. The search tactics are no different from fishing on a balance beam or a vertical spoon. The game itself is periodically calm. To attract a predator, the fisherman makes 5-10 tosses and then “knocks” on the bottom, sometimes lifting the bait up 10-20 cm.

Do-it-yourself subtleties

Anglers who decide to create their own homemade reelless reel should understand that a painstaking process awaits them, requiring a responsible approach. To ensure that the final result does not bring disappointment, it is important to take into account the main subtleties and recommendations. These include the following points:

It is not customary to fish in winter with a bare hook. Therefore, instead of live baits, additional accessories are placed on reelless jigs, including beads and cambrics with different shades. Products are created from various raw materials, but so that they can float freely in the water column, it is advisable to use foam or plastic.
To fill the mold with solder or lead, you should use soldering equipment with a power of 40-60 W. Before starting work, the workpiece is carefully cut into several small sections, adding soldering acid to them. Once the pouring is complete and the mold has cooled, it should be rinsed well with water and dishwashing detergent. For more productive operation of the soldering iron, it needs to be wrapped in several layers of foil or asbestos. You can also try applying a layer of asbestos, and then a layer of foil on top of it. Of course, you can avoid these steps by using a professional tool.
When looking for hooks for a homemade jig, it is advisable to use high-quality models with an elongated shank. They should have enough space to install additional accessories, including beads.
We must not forget about the need to maintain a certain angle of attachment of the bait to the main fishing line. Otherwise, the product will cease to be effective and will turn into a useless piece of metal. To achieve the ideal angle, it is enough to move the hole to the back side relative to the body. Sometimes craftsmen replace these holes with wire loops. The main thing is to choose the appropriate diameter.
As for the nozzles, you can use old plastic cases from ballpoint pens.

The best types of rewinder

Banana

A common borer, shaped like the same fruit.
It is tied to the fishing line by the ring of a sharp single hook No. 18-20 protruding from the upper part of the bait’s body.
Commercially available models of such bait weighing from 0.2-0.3 to 0.5-0.7 g can have different colors: silver, gold, copper, as well as bright monochromatic (acid green, red) or “striped” .
Used for catching perch and roach at depths of up to 3-4 m.

Klopik

A legendary baitless bait that has the asymmetrical shape of a ball truncated in half, a drop.
The outer surface of the body is dark in color, and the inner surface, smooth or slightly convex, facing the tip of hook No. 16-18, is silvery and golden.
Some models have a red eye painted on the inner surface using paint.
In most cases, small-sized Klopiki are made of heavy tungsten and weigh 0.5-0.6 g, thanks to which they can be used for fishing at various depths.

Goat

A tungsten baitless bait, reminiscent in shape of Uralka, weighing 0.15-0.3 g, with a small double No. 17 rigidly sealed into the body.
Available in classic colors - gold, silver, copper, black.
The Koza is used for catching large roach and perch throughout the ice fishing season.

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Ant

The bait is shaped like the body of the insect of the same name.
Its body weighing 0.2-0.3 g consists of 2-3 spherical sections of different diameters.
Available in traditional gold, silver and copper colors, equipped with a single hook No. 18-20 with a long shank.
Used for catching large roach and bream.

Fly

Tungsten baitless bait weighing 0.2-0.3 g in body shape resembling a small fly without wings: it has two small spherical sections (head and chest) and one posterior ovoid, pointed (abdomen).
Various models have 5 classic colors: gold, silver, nickel, copper, black.
The jig is equipped with a sharp hook with a long shank No. 18-20
During the winter season, large roach, bream, and trophy perch are caught with it.

Nymph

A baitless jig that has a body resembling an insect larva and consisting of a small head and an elongated belly, ending with a sharp single hook No. 18-20.
On sale, the Nymph is found in both simple solid colors (golden, copper, silver, black), and in brighter and more complex colors (green, red, yellow with transverse stripes, etc.).
Mainly bream, large and medium roach are caught with this bait.

Uralka

This is one of the most popular and catchy models, having the shape of a curved elongated drop.
Equipped with a sharp single hook No. 16-18.
The most catchy baits of this type are models of silver, black or golden color.
Thanks to the variety of models of different weights (from 0.3 to 0.6), Uralka is used both for fishing for medium and small perch in the coastal zone, and for deep bream fishing in pits.

Devil

A tungsten or lead no-attachment jig suspended strictly vertically with a drop- or stick-shaped body of silver, golden or black color, a rigidly soldered or suspended tee in the lower part. Widely used for winter trophy fishing for large perch, roach, bream.

Review of the best nozzle jigs

Almost all reelless baits are capable of demonstrating incredible efficiency. However, some of them deserve special attention, because they work in any conditions and attract any prey. So, the list of the most catchy nozzle jigs consists of the following models:

"Uralochka". It is considered the most universal bait, which is used both with and without bait. An extensive selection of colors allows the angler to find the best option for specific conditions. If we talk about the most popular colors, then they include black and tungsten colors, although other shades are not worse at all. Here it is important to take into account the nature of the reservoir, namely the color of the water, the time of day when fishing occurs, as well as the weather. According to experienced fishermen, “Uralochka” perfectly attracts bream and other fish.
"Nymph". It is a classic product that has a modified shape and is equipped with additional cambrics or beads that resemble the wings of a drowned insect. The design features of the model are built in such a way that one part of the jig remains stationary, while the other creates beautiful movements. There are various modifications of Nymph available on the market, but the classic version has a yellow and black body.
"Goat". In terms of its design characteristics, the “goat” (or kozulka) resembles the previous jig. When you first get acquainted with the product, you get the impression that its design is inverted relative to the hook. The product exhibits specific vibrations that especially attract large roaches.

Characteristics of winter jigs

Conditions for fishing in winter differ significantly from summer fishing. Their assortment in summer is much more diverse, but in winter the most attractive is the jig.

are small in size. They are painted so that the fish can see from afar. They are also supplied with different attachments.

are more popular in this market, since they are made from this material and have greater weight with small dimensions. They are suitable for certain fishing conditions involving deep water and fast currents.

Lures with bait are considered a classic method of winter fishing. Bait is attached to them, for example, bloodworms. It works well when the fish doesn't want to bite. They can be purchased at any fishing tackle store. But you can do it yourself.

There are two types of such jigs:

“pellet” is a widely used bait for winter fishing. Made in a round shape, has different color shades. Suitable for fishing for perch, roach;
"a drop". In appearance it resembles a pellet, but has an elongated shape. Very effective for fast retrieves when the game has its own form. This game attracts perch.

Lures are catchy when the fish are active, then they don’t really pay attention to the quality of the food.

Nozzle-less jigs have their own modifications:

“Uralka” is a classic, every fisherman must have it;
“Devil” is a bait with three hooks. Used when fishing for pike perch;
“goat” - looks like a devil, made of brass or copper. Has two hooks, suitable for catching any fish;
“ant” - represents an ant in appearance, makes amplitude movements with the help of a fishing rod. this jig is used in winter for catching bream and roach;
“Donkey” - looks like a coffee bean cut in half. It is black in color and has one hook.

Materials and shape

To make a jig of a new shape, it is necessary to make a matrix - the basis for pouring metal. Its material can be polystyrene or organic glass. Hardwood will also work.

Using a chisel, a recess is made in the selected material for the shape of the future product.

Then pour this molten lead into the prepared mold and let it cool. Next comes the processing of the workpiece with a file and abrasive materials.

To make lead, you can also use suitable blanks from this material. Using a hammer, chisel, or metal scissors, we separate pieces of lead that are similar in size to a jig. Lead rods with a diameter of 3-4 mm are suitable for this.

Size, weight and color

This bait is a product made of different metals, has a unique shape and has different artificial and natural baits on the hook. The choice of jig depends on the fishing location and the type of fish.

They are all divided into:

light - weight from 0.3 g. They are all kinds of pieces and plates of metal and have a more delicate playing;
heavy - made of lead and tin. They are suitable for fishing in severe frost, when the hole quickly becomes covered with ice. The heavy bait quickly sinks to the bottom and is not carried away by the current;
super heavy - usually made of heavy metals. They are used for very weak bites.

Having high sensitivity, the fish hears even very faint sounds in the water. She is attracted by the nature and shape of the bait, which is similar to the food item.

Fish can notice a small piece of metal even in the dark. It is believed that perch loves brass, roach - silver and black. And bream prefers red and black.

When choosing a jig by color, you need to remember how it plays in the water. Each bait of each weight, color and shape should have its own game.

Jig hook

The placement of the hook matters. An incorrectly soldered hook will interfere with proper play and does not guarantee a reliable hook.

It is better to use a single-flex hook - the tip in such a hook is located in the same plane as the fore-end.

Perhaps color plays a role in jigs without attachments. The tip must be very sharp; the hooking force, and therefore the thickness of the fishing line, depends on this.

Advantages of nozzle jigs

When fish become overly active, they rush to the first bait they come across. In such situations, you shouldn’t even attach bloodworms, because it will be a waste of time!

There are times when fish are interested in certain models of baitless jigs, but simply ignore bloodworms attached to a jig hook. Fishermen know that fish are so unpredictable. She may or may not peck at any “treat.”

This reaction of fish is explained by the fact that:

The bait plays so actively that it arouses the interest of even sleepy fish; it becomes a predator that wants to catch prey, even if it is not hungry. 50% of the result depends only on the fisherman himself;
Due to the movement of the bait, acoustic waves are emitted, to which the fish reacts even at a considerable distance.

Choosing a place to develop Bezmotylka

How to master this refined art - how to fish with baitless jigs and get good results? In fact, this is a very gambling and sports hobby! It is popular among fishermen in several regions of Russia. To start your work, decide on a place to fish.

A fisherman is unlikely to be able to properly master the technique of such fishing in an open field of ice, when not only is there no bite, but also fishermen are running from place to place in search of “prey.”

With such rushes, it is unlikely that a new fisherman will be able to concentrate on honing his skills, much less selecting the right combinations to play with fish. It is advisable that the place for study has a weak current, or better if there is none at all.

The depth of the reservoir should be approximately 2 meters. You can start mastering the technique with small fish - perch, bleak, roach. When you are confident in your strengths and abilities, you can move on to larger specimens.