Bream fishing in winter 2021 - with a rocker, float and jig

Where and how to look for bream in winter

Bream begins to change their camp sites in the fall, moving from shallow to deep water. He prefers to wait out the winter in areas of the reservoir with uneven bottom topography, near changes in depth, where there is enough food and oxygen. You can find bream in winter in places where:

1. There are underwater keys;
2. A flooded riverbed passes;
3. Tributaries flow in.

Areas with algae that have gone down since the fall should not be considered as promising places . Vegetation under the ice cover begins to decompose, emit an unpleasant odor, and absorb oxygen in the water. The fish avoids such places.

Where to look

The level of activity of bream depends on the degree of oxygen saturation at a particular fishing point, as follows:

• On the first ice , when fish often come out to feed, it is effective to organize fishing at a depth of 2-3 m .
• In the middle of winter, bream already shows less interest in baits, it becomes inactive, and concentrates mainly at a depth of 4 m. In such places there is the most oxygen. The fish overwinter in the pits and feed on the elevations that border them. The bites at this time are sporadic and weak; you should not expect a rich catch.
• Complete calm is observed in the middle of nowhere, as the bream falls into torpor. This is especially true for standing reservoirs, where the oxygen regime is much worse than on rivers. The bream becomes active only when there is melt water - on the last ice.
• If fishing takes place on a reservoir , then pay special attention to the edges and places where the steep descent ends.
• Also, when fishing for bream in reservoirs , it will be good if a small river or at least some tributary flows into the reservoir itself. Bream likes to take positions near such tributaries (picture below).

For information! It is recommended to look for bream in winter in places with a muddy or clayey bottom, avoiding holes filled with snags.

The behavior of bream is directly influenced by weather conditions . With sudden changes in atmospheric pressure, fish are inactive. It is advisable to go hunting for prey at night; the intensity of the bite is most often observed within 2-3 hours after sunrise , and several hours before dusk .
Bream maintain a schooling lifestyle even in winter, going out in search of food. The number of one flock can reach over one hundred individuals.

Float rod

Float tackle for catching winter bream consists of the following elements:

• fishing rod;
• coil;
• whip;
• legs;
• equipment

You can choose any fishing rod, but the most functional option is a model with a separate handle and an open reel. It is advisable for the fishing rod to stand on the ice, resting on its legs.

The whip used is not long, 15-20 centimeters, and a tulip or ring is attached to its end for passing the fishing line. The thickness of the monofilament is usually taken at 0.12-0.14 millimeters, this is quite enough even for catching a fairly large winter bream.

A float is mounted on the fishing line. It can be completely different in design, the main thing is that it fulfills its main function - signaling a bite.

At the end of the working cord, a hook of the minimum size for the corresponding bait is tied, for example, for a bloodworm you will need a number 20-24 according to the international classification.

Several pellets are evenly distributed above the hook, holding the float below the surface of the water. This protects it from contact with the ice crust on a frosty day.

You cannot hang just one sinker on a float rod; this alerts the bream when biting. Several distributed pellets are put into operation sequentially and do not scare the fish.

Catching bream on a rocker

The bottom rig with a rocker is highly effective on bream. It is relevant not only in winter, but throughout the entire season.

What is

The equipment received its name due to its similarity with an arched wooden device - a rocker.
This method involves the use of two hooks, spaced apart at a certain distance. This placement of the bait eliminates the possibility of tangling and overlapping of the leashes with each other. loaded in the center of the rocker arm itself. For fishing in still water, a sinker of 2-3 grams . When fishing in the current, depending on the strength, from 10 grams . Hooks are used for bream and whitebait in sizes 10-12 .

This type of bottom equipment has its advantages :

1. Possibility of catching bream in heavily silted areas of the reservoir.
2. The tackle is unnoticeable to the eyes of the fish, the leashes are not pulled, and the prey does not feel resistance at the time of the bite.
3. Thanks to two hooks, you can quickly decide on a catchable bait option.
4. The bait always remains in the bream's field of vision.
5. Ideal for catching large specimens that have a heightened sense of danger.

A simplified version of a do-it-yourself rocker arm

Tackle storage option

Length of sides and leads.
Leashes can be as small as 1 cm, but we recommend starting with two. There are several variations of the rocker , they differ in the material of manufacture:

1. With sliding leashes . This bottom rig is positioned as the most sensitive, its leads are tied to the main thread through the end and central rings. When swallowing the bait, the bream does not feel any resistance and confidently pulls out the line. The bite signal is the float sinking and the nod bending towards the bottom.
2. Blind equipment . The leashes are installed directly to the outer rings. When the bream begins to swallow the bait, one arm of the rig rises and the nod extends. A float placed on the surface of the water can also indicate a bite. Here it is very important to make the hook in a timely manner, otherwise the fish, feeling some resistance, may leave.

The success of ice fishing with a rocker depends on the correct manufacture of equipment and adherence to certain fishing techniques.

Video on how to make a rocker with your own hands

Fishing process

Hunting for bream in winter using a rocker is carried out at a depth of 7-15 m . First of all, they check channel dumps, holes, and coastal edges. The holes are drilled with a drill with a blade diameter of 200 mm . In order to avoid setting the bottom equipment by surprise when fishing, the fishing line should be kept closer to the edge when lifting the prey.

Catching bream on a yoke consists of the following steps:

1. The bait is thrown into the drilled hole in half an hour using a feeder - a dump truck. It should deliver the mixture to the very bottom. In the absence of a current, it is enough to make a feed from several lumps of bait mixture thrown into the hole without a special device.
2. Having put two types of bait on the hooks, make the first cast into the hole. Using the selection method, you will be able to determine the most advantageous bait option and settle on it.
3. A straightened nod will indicate that the fish is trying the proposed bait; the hook is made when the arm of the bottom rig is lowered.

During the fishing process, it is recommended to use a hook.

Catching bream on a rocker, watch video

How to tie a rig for catching bream

The first thing we need is the jig fishing rod itself, and a guard. We take the line from the reel of the fishing rod, thread it through the guard and tie it to the jig. Moreover, the type of knot does not play any role - tie it with your loved ones.

Now we need to tie the leash. For the leash we measure approximately 30-40 centimeters - there is no need to do more. Next, tie a hook to the leash.

In order to tie the leash to the main fishing line, we make a figure eight on the main fishing line at a distance of 10-15 mm from the jig, thread the tip of the leash into this figure eight (and into two loops of the figure eight), then tighten the figure eight, and use the tip of the leash to make a double knot. Then cut off the remaining excess tail.

So our leash is tied to the main line, at a distance of 10-15 mm from the jig. Basically, bream or sopa bite on a leash, and not on a jig.

Bream on a jig

Catching bream from ice using different types of jigs increases the chances of catching even in the dead of winter. Thanks to the prostate and the effectiveness of the tackle, even a novice bream fisherman will be able to catch the coveted trophy. Also, jig fishing is ideal for fishing in a tent.

How to make tackle

To complete the jig tackle for bream you will need:

• Compact and lightweight fishing rod . The length of a durable form is 30-50 cm , it should be equipped with several passage rings, an easy-to-use handle and a spool mount.
• Medium-hard nod 15-25 cm long . A do-it-yourself watch spring nod is suitable for these purposes. The rigidity of such a spring is quite enough for timely signaling of a bite and self-hooking of bream.
• Fishing line reel . Any model will do, the main thing is that it is a reliable option.
• Monofilament thread with a cross-section of 0.1-0.17 mm . Length within 20 m . When catching a large specimen, it is recommended to choose a line that can withstand 1-1.5 kg at break . Excessively thick monofilament will only scare away cautious prey.
• Heavy tungsten jig . Considering that fishing is carried out at a fairly large depth, an actively moving bait must have serious mass in order to quickly reach a specific depth. When using bulk baits, special attention should be paid to the size of the hooks; they should freely accommodate up to 10 pieces of large bloodworms.

For information! Among the catchable models for winter bream are: uralka, reverse uralka, droplet and oatmeal. They are used together with bait. Thanks to a successful form and proper play, even the most passive prey can attract attention.

To catch bream in winter using a jig, you need to know the main points of the fishing process.

Fishing technique

The use of jig tackle involves an active search for bream. Having decided on a promising location, start feeding the holes. After which, perform a cycle of movements:

• slowly lower the jig to the bottom;
• tap several times on the bottom surface;
• raise the bait with a smooth sway of the nod.
• movements are made approximately 2-3 times per 1 second.

The signal to hook will be a straight nod on the fishing rod. It is better to use jig tackle in stagnant bodies of water and with weak currents. If ice fishing is planned on a river with a strong current, then it is more advisable to use winter feeder gear.

Video on catching bream with a jig:

A nod to the winter bream fishing rod

Nodding fishing rod equipment

The traditional design of the tackle with a nod is the presence of one jig. You can also use an auxiliary retractable leash or a separately placed higher leash with a simple hook.

Here, the success of fishing will depend on the setting; the nod at the time of installation should bend excessively, and when the load is released, it should gradually straighten, and with greater amplitude. This technique will give the fisherman time to react, and the prey will not have time to feel the weight of the bait.

Considering the relevance of this problem when catching bream in winter, it is advisable to equip the fishing rod with a reverse nod. You can make it yourself, maintaining the necessary bend. The range between the free state and the load state should be 5-7 cm.

The choice of nod depends on the specific weight of the jig.

To equip a fishing rod, you should use a reel that has a sufficient number of locking grooves, the classic one has 4, the rest are made independently. This technique will allow you to adjust the length of the overhang as accurately as possible and set the nod to the working position.

For information! If you are hunting for bream in a reservoir with deep soft silt or in areas with a strong flow of water, then using a rocker is quite effective.

Catching bream in winter with a crossbow

A distinctive feature of the tackle is the large gap between the lower and upper positions of the nod. The use of a crossbow is important for stationary fishing; in addition, it makes it possible to slightly play with the bait. It is equally good to use different versions of the crossbow in such conditions.

Among the positive characteristics of this design are:

• Greater amplitude of lifting the nod.
• The ability to adjust the tackle in accordance with the weight of the jig by changing the position of the elastic band.
• Installation in the uppermost position when biting. If a bite is missed, the angler will need to reset the nod to the working position.

To equip the tackle, the same elements are used as for a classic nodding fishing rod. It is noteworthy that it is quite possible to make it at home, using a simple model of a winter fishing rod from the store as a basis. The equipment is made taking into account all bream rules.

On the float

Loading a winter float (click to enlarge)
To catch capricious and cautious bream in the winter, you need to prepare a special float equipment, and not a regular float. It is noteworthy that fishing with a float will have results in any frost and in any wind.

The main thing is to clearly adjust the sinker-float system. The ideal option is when the total weight of the sinker and hook slightly exceeds the carrying capacity of the float. In this case, it is very important that the float sinks very slowly, allowing the bait to reach the very bottom.

Gear device

To make highly effective tackle for winter bream, use:

• a fishing rod of the “balalaika” , “filly” type with a standard whip and a cork handle;
• open coil;
• monofilament with a diameter of 0.14-0.16 mm (the color does not really matter, a dark thread will be easier to see in the snow);
• hooks made of thin wire of 10-12 sizes, and an elongated fore-end (a sandwich made of bait will have a more attractive appearance and the quality of hooking will be an order of magnitude higher);
• a classic float, the carrying capacity of which directly depends on the specific fishing conditions (when fishing at a depth of 7-8 m, it is enough to take models with a weight of 2-3 g );
• a sinker of one or more pellets, depending on the strength of the current.

For ease of fishing, the fishing rod is placed on a stand, which can be made of snow, or plastic, metal, or any available material. If you hold the float tackle in your hands all the time, the fish will feel the vibrations and, most likely, will leave. If there have been no bites for a long time, then you can attract the attention of the bream by playing with the tackle.

How to catch bream in winter using a float

The process of catching bream in winter using float tackle involves the following steps:

• preparing two holes at a distance of 60-70 cm from each other;
• delivery of the bait mixture to the fishing point using a feeder-dump truck;
• casting baited tackle and waiting for a bite.

The moment of hooking will be indicated by a float plunging into the water or floating to the surface. You also need to monitor the movement of the nod. You should hook the bream confidently, without leaving it a chance to escape. During the fishing process, the line is held between the index finger and thumb of the right hand. If there are no bites for a long time, then it is necessary to supplement with food bloodworms or balls of bait mixture.

Tackle for bream in winter

To catch bream, both from a boat and from the shore, the same equipment is often used. This limited choice is due to the general design features of all gear. A bite signal is given either by a float or a nod.

The first fishing device is more popular than the second alarm. Their peculiarity lies in the principle of their work - to convince the object of fishing that the proposed bait is a real delicacy, food.

This is precisely the task of setting up the tackle for bream in winter in order to be guaranteed to attract its attention and provoke it to attack.

The nod has a significant bend angle, which provides a sufficient degree of sensitivity and fully normalizes the weight of the jig, and weight does not play a significant role here.

Thanks to this device, the fisherman can clearly and quickly adjust the gear taking into account specific fishing conditions, and also makes it possible to make a timely hook. If you follow these recommendations, you will be 100% successful.

Fishing rods equipped with a float are used both in reservoirs with standing water and with strong currents.

The components of the gear are:

• rod;
• fishing line;
• hook with sinker;
• float.

For information! Fishing for bream in winter is equally effective both with a purchased fishing rod and with one made with your own hands - from hazel.

The main condition is that the tackle should be quickly assembled and disassembled; the fishing line should be reeled in without any problems, which is important when moving from one hole to another. There is a fairly large assortment of jigs on the market for catching bream; a nod most often acts as a bite signal.

Fishing thread with a thickness of 0.15-0.20 mm is the most effective option for ice fishing.

Other gear (harvester, helicopter)

In addition to the basic gear, there are unpopular, but also have their place, and quite effective gear for catching bream in winter - a helicopter, a combine, and other hybrid feeder gear.

Tackle helicopter

The essence of the gear is that the maximum distance can be fished from one hole. The design of the helicopter allows theoretically to place any number of hooks with leashes and baits. The tackle is used both in strong and weak currents. What does a helicopter look like:

What we have:

1. Main line;
2. Leashes with hooks;
3. A tin (often) helicopter shape;
4. Sinkers;
5. Swivels and other connections and locking elements.

The helicopter forces the tackle to straighten, adapting to the current, placing the fishing line with leads in a straight line. To do this, you need to make the cutting (made mainly from coffee or drink cans) correctly (video below).

How to make a helicopter with your own hands, video:

The process of catching bream on a helicopter:

Harvester tackle (winter donka) for bream

Winter tackle - a combine harvester - is slightly different from the tackle of the same name for fishing in open water on a feeder.
Used as a winter donka. Suitable for catching bream in particularly cold times. Do not use a combine harvester for fishing in reservoirs. This tackle is exclusively for the current.

A long piece of fishing line from the feeder (5-6 meters), a feeder, swivels with stop beads and several leashes with hooks and a jig, loading.

1. The main line is taken with a thickness of 0.30-0.35. 20-30 are wound on a reel .
2. The feeder is made of transparent plastic (baby food or a container for giving tests), the load is up to 100 grams. Usually lead is simply poured onto the lid of the feeder.
3. Leashes 7-12 centimeters.
4. The leashes are located one meter apart.
5. Hooks 10-12 sizes.
6. Bite alarm (a bright ball attached to a spring with a fishing line that will move when bitten).

To fish places in search of bream, you need to make about 5-7 combines. To fish, you must have at least 3 in stock.

Bite alarm: installation on a fishing rod

Lures.

The following are placed in the feeder:

1. small crustaceans;
2. insects;
3. bloodworm;
4. maggot (if any).

How to assemble harvester tackle step by step:

Fishing with a combine (winter donka):

Fishing on the current

We advise you to approach the choice of fishing gear carefully. It’s unpleasant when the fishing line breaks during hooking. Therefore, you need to buy it from durable and reliable materials. The diameter ranges from 0.16 to 0.20 mm, calculate taking into account the speed and strength of the current.

A weight should be attached to the end, which should be suitable for the strength of the underwater current. If a large load falls on the line, it needs to be released. For this reason, the rod should be equipped with a brake. It must also be highly durable.

Please note that with sudden jerks you can damage the bream’s oral cavity, which will lead to the loss of prey, so the six should not be hard. Using a catch hook, lengthen the shank.

The general view of fishing equipment is as follows:

• the leash should be on top of the sinker;
• a jig or hook is attached to it;
• a swivel is used to secure the sinker;
• the correct nod is made of metal and is adjustable in length.

Winter jig tackle

Jig fishing is a creative and exciting activity. It is used for the same purposes.

Suitable for fishing in medium and strong currents and consists of:

• fishing rods;
• fishing lines;
• hard metal nod;
• pairs of jigs (heavy on the bottom, light on the top);

With such gear, you need to master a certain technique of reeling when catching bream, namely, a slow rise with slight fluctuations and a pause every minute.

It is effectively used not only when catching bream, but also crucian carp, perch, roach or sabrefish. The main thing is to choose the right equipment.

The fishing rod has a shortened fishing rod with a handle. You will also need additional accessories to which the bait is tied (its size is also important).

For fishing, the tool should be equipped with a whip, up to 20 cm long, but not less than 10 cm. The length of the handle should not exceed 15-17 cm, and the thickness should be only 2.5-3 cm. Often fishermen use a fishing rod without a handle, holding it by the body, An inertial coil is also placed inside it.

Of course, because of this, the tackle loses weight, which makes it easy to play with a jig, provoking the fish to bite.

The longer the fishing line, and the greater its reserve, the longer the tackle will live, and the less often it will fail during breaks. This is especially important in winter.

Winter feeder

Now let's talk about good fishing gear that contributes to a big catch - winter feeder . In simple words, this is an ordinary fishing rod equipped with an unusual feeder. It differs from the feeder that is used in the summer - it is smaller.

In winter, fish fill up much faster and do not require large portions, so the main task of the fisherman is to attract fish, and not to saturate them. Also, the feeder for fishing should not be heavy, otherwise the force of the current will simply tear it off. It is better to determine the weight by estimating the speed of the river flow.

In ordinary places with an average current, the weight of the feeder is approximately 15-20 grams. In strong currents it is better to double the weight to 40 g.

All equipment for fishing with a feeder must be made at home; in the cold it is possible, but inconvenient. Apart from frostbite on your hands, this will not end in anything else.

Descent

Elementary tackle with a nod, a feeder and a set of hooks. Its difference is that after breaking a hole on the ice, it lowers and, under the influence of the undercurrent, the light component of the hook is carried away. Since they take a heavy feeder during the current, it smoothly falls down.

The current washes away the food from it and carries it right towards the hooks.

The technology was invented for fishing in places saturated with oxygen, as a result of which groups of bream love to be nearby and will definitely fall for the bait.

Other fishing options will not lead to a positive result in such situations; the hooks may dangle from side to side, which will scare away the prey. With a descender this problem will not arise.

To fish with it in the frosty season, you need to carry out a special installation of gear.

What you need to prepare for this:

• durable fishing rod;
• nod;
• coil;
• feeder;
• 3 hooks (can be number 5-7);
• main line;
• lead jig;
• glowing varnish;
• leash (approximately 0.14 mm);
• thread (white);

How to mount this for full fishing? Assembly is carried out in several stages.

They must be carried out in the following sequence:

1. First you need to install the reel and nod on the fishing rod. Wind the fishing line up to 30 m and pass it through the nod.
2. Pass the fishing line through the swivel with the carabiner and install three rubberized stoppers.
3. Tie a rein to the fishing line, tightening the knot tightly. The length of the rein should be approximately 2 m.
4. You need to install a jig at the end of the leash. About half a meter from it, another short leash is tied to the fishing rod with about a prepared hook, which will be visible under water. Also, after 40 cm, other hooks are attached.
5. Now you need to tie a leash to the feeder, form a loop at the free end.
6. Install a feeder.

With this we have finished collecting this gear.

Ride

The following is a suitable tackle for winter fishing.

What you need to collect:

• cargo;
• two fishing lines;
• swivel
• rod;
• coil;
• bead;
• hook.

For fishing, choose a strong and long rod with a large reel. The main requirement for it is length and rigidity. Some make it using an old broken spinning rod, while others buy it in a store.

The length is needed for convenient control, since the load is often carried away by the current and needs to be returned or lowered to a depth. One of the successful technical elements of fishing with this tackle is long pull-ups up, then a smooth lowering. The impressive size of the reel ensures quick action on site.

Since fishing often takes place in currents and depths, a large amount of fishing line will have to be lowered under the water. Wind a small diameter fishing line onto the reel.

Please note that the deeper the reservoir and the stronger the water current, the thick fishing line rushes into the distance faster, so you need to take care of a heavy weight in order to make it stable during fishing.

The sinker for fishing should pass as freely as possible along the fishing line in order to provide a person with the opportunity to play with the bait. After tying the swivel, a thin leash made of strong fishing line is attached to it. At the end you have to tie the hook to the reins and the rig is ready.

If the bite is unsuccessful or there is a lack of large fish, you need to use a thin leash, which will help you catch as many fish as possible.

Rocker

Simple equipment with advantages:

• used on the bottom with silt, other types of fishing equipment do not cope well with this;
• the tackle becomes lighter;
• It is easier to catch large and frightened fish with it.

Remember! The result of fishing depends not only on the chosen fishing rod and equipment, but also on the experience of the fisherman. It is also important to find a catchable place, feed the fish correctly and know how to handle bait.

It’s easy to prepare a fishing rod yourself; there’s no need to run to the store. And in general, only a small part of what cannot be made at home for fishing is sold in stores. The main task of fishing with this equipment is the correct distribution of leashes with hooks on both sides.

There is a serious opinion that fishing with this gear improves performance in deep water areas.

The advantage for fishing is two hooks and several baits. The actions of fish during fishing cannot be calculated in advance, so the double bait must be different to adapt to the preferences of underwater inhabitants.

Experienced fishermen realize how difficult it is to choose the right bait in an unfamiliar place. This equipment for catching bream doubles the possibility of a quick bite.

Tips for catching bream in winter

Fishing for bream in winter on the current has its differences, both tactically and technically. This is explained by both the conditions of the reservoir and the behavior of the fish in it. For fishing in the current, you will need special gear that can hold the bait at the fishing point. To always stay with your catch, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Consider a narrow row of shoals, slopes, areas with reverse flow, and areas with uneven bottom topography as promising fishing sites. It is also worth examining depth differences transverse to the current and the edges of the riverbed.
2. For successful ice hunting for bream, you should choose weighted versions of fishing rods and donks. Winter tackle should keep the bait under the hole, but not let it run along the bottom. When fishing in small and medium currents, a float is suitable, and in a strong current, a nodding rod equipped with a sliding sinker, a limiter and a leash is suitable. The main thing is that the nod does not bend completely, otherwise the bite may not be seen. If the hunt is for white bream, then fluorocarbon line with a cross-section of 0.1-0.12 mm is used, and for catching large individuals, a thread with a diameter of 0.12-0.25 mm is used.
3. The bait mixture is delivered during the current either using a feeder on the tackle itself, or by using special devices that are lowered into separate holes located upstream. The best option for feeding capricious bream is live bloodworms.
4. to attach the bait in a bunch, while one or two pieces can be kneaded to enhance the smell.
5. You shouldn’t create unnecessary fuss over the hole Maintaining silence in the fishing area increases the chances of catching the desired trophy.
6. As a safety net, it is recommended to set up and feed a spare hole. Often, after the bream digs the bottom above the working hole, it leaves in search of a new place rich in food.
7. The first to come to the bait are the breams, and only then the large individuals.
8. When catching bream at night, it is more advisable to use hooks with drops of phosphorus varnish or light-accumulating jig models.
9. Considering the finicky nature of bream in winter, there should be several bait options in your arsenal.

Catching winter bream is not an easy task, but it is quite possible. The main thing is to know its behavioral characteristics during this period, and competently approach the choice of gear and bait.

Jig tackle and rigs

A jig, or nodding, fishing rod for bream is the simplest balalaika or filly. The reel in such gear is often combined with a handle and serves only to store fishing line.

The fishing rod is equipped with a whip from 15 to 25 centimeters long and a nod to give the jig a smooth play.

A monofilament with a diameter of 0.12-0.14 millimeters is used as a working line. At the end of the vein, a nozzle or reelless jig is tied. There are options for equipping such a fishing rod with a hook and sinker system.

Some fishermen combine both elements in the equipment, tying a hook below the jig on a short leash of 5-10 centimeters. Such tackle does not allow the bream to feel resistance at the initial stage of biting, and it will not spit out the bait.

Usually, a reelless fishing rod is made with your own hands, and it turns out to be especially lightweight so that when playing with a jig, its rhythm does not get lost.

When fishing for bream, it is not so much the lightness of the tackle that is especially important, but the convenience of its location in the hand, because what is important, first of all, is the smoothness of the game; trembling small amplitudes should not be allowed.

The devil is rightfully considered the best reelless jig for catching bream, along with it the following are used:

• goat;
• Uralka;
• nymph;
• cobra.

Winter bait for bream

Fishing for bream in winter cannot be done without bait, and in summer too. Simply finding a promising place is not enough; sometimes you need to lure fish to it, and then also keep it there. For those who have money and no time, store-bought ready-made mixtures are enough, which work very well. And some do not trust manufacturers and make their own bait.

The best bait has always been fresh bloodworms. By feeding a kilo of bloodworms while fishing, you can always lure and keep fish at the fishing spot. Yes, it is expensive and problematic, but sometimes you can’t do without it. If you can’t feed pure bloodworms, you can simply add it to the mixture. Usually this is 100-300 grams of bait larvae.

There are simply an indescribable number of bait recipes and it is very difficult to single out just one. Both store-bought and home-made mixtures work well, for example ground biscuits, breadcrumbs and fried seeds attract fish very well; bream generally loves various confectionery products. If you plan to feed for a long time and thoroughly, then porridge will do. You can use various combinations of a mixture of grain crops or just pea porridge. Pay attention to storing the porridge; if it turns sour, it will definitely scare away the fish. You shouldn’t get carried away with flavorings either, as you can worsen the situation.

All bait recipes for winter fishing for bream are similar. The basis for bait is most often a mixture of cake and breadcrumbs (1 to 1). There should be no large fractions in the bait. Don't forget to add bloodworms, about 10% of the total mass will be enough. For fishing in bodies of water with a current, you can add various cereals to the bait to make it more viscous. I do not recommend adding flavors and attractants to the bait.

Fishing rod for the current

Bream fishing on the current in winter is carried out in different ways, but they are based on the same fishing rod. It is similar to the already described analogue for float fishing, but there are also significant differences:

• the whip is 25-30 centimeters long;
• there is a bright soft nod;
• the fishing line is thicker, 0.16-0.18 millimeters;
• The handle is additionally padded to protect it from turning over.

Rigs for fishing on the current are more varied; their construction depends on the fishing method.

1. Winter feeder, which most often uses a Gardner loop or paternoster.
2. Ride. It most often uses inline equipment.
3. Pull up Both a paternoster and a helicopter are used for it, depending on the wiring horizon.

Now we will describe the features of line rigs for winter fishing; compared to a summer feeder, they are all a little shorter.

Paternoster

It is knitted as follows:

1. At the end of the working line, a loop of about 40 centimeters is knitted.
2. It is then cut into approximately 15 and 25 pieces.
3. A carabiner is attached to the end of a short section to secure a load or feeder.
4. The long section ends with a loop for a leash.

The leashes are knitted from monofilament with a diameter of 0.12-0.14 millimeters and a length of 10 to 70 centimeters.

Gardner's loop

And this equipment is knitted in the same way as for a donkey or feeder:

1. Stepping back from the end of the fishing line by 30-40 centimeters, a loop ten centimeters long is knitted to attach the feeder or load using the loop-to-loop method.
2. The sinker is attached to a loop and the rig is held by the fishing line, so that the load hangs like on a leash.
3. Below the load, a small loop for a leash is knitted on the working line.

Inline

The simplest version of winter equipment for donkeying on currents:

1. A working line is threaded into the sliding weight.
2. A silicone stopper is installed.
3. A loop is knitted or a winding ring is attached for the leash.