Feeder tackle is also called English donkey. It consistently shows good results on a wide variety of reservoirs. Its distinctive feature is the presence of a feeder located near the hook with bait.
Feeder filled with bait
Some people think that feeder gear is difficult to install and use on a pond, but in fact, you can master the correct feeder gear with regular practice. It is hardly possible to choose a universal tackle that is suitable for any fishing conditions. Nevertheless, the variety of types of feeder installation allows you to achieve confident success in most cases.
Sliding installation of feeder equipment with feedergam
What is feeder installation and why is it necessary to master the principles of creation
This gear uses not only bait, but also a special feeder to attract fish. The feeder is thrown several tens of meters, making sure that the gear does not get tangled during the fishing process.
The fish, attracted by tasty food, comes to the casting point and swallows the hook with bait. The use of feeder gear based on a feeder allows you to offer the fish a large amount of food, but not enough for complete saturation, which increases the chances of getting prey.
This type of gear is used for bottom fishing. When casting, the feeder is located at the bottom, and its contents gradually dissolve in the water, attracting prey closer to the baited hook.
Feeder fishing for beginners - what you need for a feeder, how to assemble and how to fish
Choosing a rod and equipment for feeder fishing on ponds.
Piquera
As mentioned earlier, a feeder on a pond is more successful with gear that is delicate and sensitive to the slightest bite. That is why we prefer to use light-class rods (pickers), designed for casting feeders weighing from 10 to 20 grams. Pickers have a very sensitive tip, which makes it possible, when pulling the line, not to move the light feeder from its place. If you place this feeder on medium-class rods, then when you try to tighten the line, your feeder will move. The same thing will happen with any movements of the rod when the tackle is in tension. The length of the picker varies from 2.1 to 2.7 m; less often you can find a picker reaching three meters. Due to their short length, pickers consist of two rather than three legs, like longer mediums and heavy ones, which has a positive effect on the structure of the rod.
To summarize, a feeder on a pond using a picker makes the tackle as sensitive as possible and allows you to successfully catch such small fish as roach and crucian carp, the average weight of which, in small reservoirs, is in the range of 50-250 grams. At the same time, you will get maximum pleasure, feeling the slightest bite of the fish and its struggle.
Medium and heavy
Fishing with a feeder on ponds of large fish is carried out using medium-class rods, of course, if you have some experience and skill, you can also catch quite large specimens with a picker, but still, for fishing carp, bream and silver carp, medium-class rods are preferable, and for targeted fishing trophy carp, you can also use heavy-class rods. Middle-class fishing rods are designed for the use of feeders weighing from 30 to 50 grams, length 3-3.6 m. Read more about choosing feeder rods here .
Length
The choice of feeder rod length depends on the casting distance and the presence of vegetation. If there are a lot of bushes around you about a meter high, then a longer blank is preferable so that the tackle does not catch when casting, but if you are fishing under overhanging tree crowns, then feeder fishing on ponds is carried out using short blanks.
fishing line
a feeder on a pond at a distance of up to 15-20 m from the shore will be more effective if you use monofilament, especially when the casting range is fixed using a clip. The monk has the ability to stretch and dampen the jerks of the fish, forgiving small mistakes of the angler even when fishing at short distances. It is worth using braid when you are fishing at a considerable distance from the shore; in this case, in terms of sensitivity, it is significantly superior to monk fishing, and the hook is firmer and sharper, but at short distances the difference is not significant. Many fishermen using braid use a shock leader made of mono fishing line in order to be able to dampen the jerks of the fish.
Reel for feeder fishing on ponds
When fishing for roach and small crucian carp with a picker, it is convenient to use match reels, since they have a large gear ratio and allow you to quickly reel out the tackle and make frequent recasts. Also, match reels have a shallow spool, which allows us to wind thin fishing lines (0.12-0.18 mm) onto it. In this case, we will completely fill the spool, so there is no need to use backing.
Fishing with a feeder on ponds for large fish: bream, silver carp, carp, tench requires the use of power reels with a gear ratio of 5.2:1 or less.
The feeder reel must lay the line evenly so that you can cast normally. It must also have at least four bearings plus one in the line roller. Of course, Chinese reels can boast 12 bearings or more, but here quantity does not compensate for quality. It should also have a rear clutch and a baitrunner system. To use braided fishing line, the spool must be coated with titanium nitride.
What is needed for feeder installation, what elements are needed for different types of equipment
Feeder equipment generally contains the following elements:
- A rod equipped with a quivertip.
Feeder tips - quivertips - Main line with a diameter of up to 0.28 mm.
- Feeder reel with a spool with a diameter of 4000-5000.
- Shock leader.
- Feeder.
- Leadcore.
Leadcore coloring is important - The feedergum is a piece of feeder rubber that is installed between the leash and the main line.
Feeder installation online with feedergam - Leash with hook.
Carp installation with leadcore
Since the feeder tackle needs to be cast far, it is desirable that it be as thin as possible, but without losing strength. It is important that the strength is sufficient to prevent tearing when thrown. Most often, a main line with a diameter of 0.18-0.28 mm is used.
For the feeder, fishing lines with low elongation are used. They will allow you to feel the bite faster. Elastic fishing lines are used only for catching large fish, which otherwise are capable of falling off the hook.
For the leash, monofilament or fluorocarbon fishing line can be used. The length of the leash is selected depending on the fishing conditions. It can range from 10 cm to 2 meters. Usually, in cases where the bite is not active enough, the leash is chosen to be longer.
Fluorocarbon line is invisible in water, less stretchable than monofilament, but costs more
When fishing on a feeder, try to use smaller hooks. When choosing them, take into account the size of the nozzle. In most cases, hooks of size 12-18 are used for feeder tackle. When catching crucian carp or bream, the use of colored hooks shows good effectiveness. When using a feeder you need to use very sharp hooks. Therefore, it is customary to change them after several caught fish.
Hook numbering
Sinkers are usually not used for feeder fishing. Since the feeder is quite heavy, there is no urgent need for it.
Feeders are made of plastic or metal. They are made heavier using special inserts. For this purpose, for example, lead plates can be used. For long casts, feeders weighing 50-120 grams are used; for short casts, 10-40 is enough.
For attachment to the main line or leadcore, a swivel with a carabiner is used. Crimping tubes are sometimes used to attach a fluorocarbon leader. The swivel with the feeder can move along the fishing line. To limit its movement, a restrictive stopper is used, which is made of rubber or plastic.
The use of anti-twist tubes prevents tangling of the gear. Feedergam is designed to soften the jerking of fish. It prevents the possibility of the leash breaking.
How to knit a feeder installation with an anti-twist
Leadcore is a thick braided cord with a metal core. He makes sure that the rig is pressed to the bottom while fishing. Leadcore prevents damage to fish when playing.
When fishing at long distances, you need to use a shock leader. It is located between the main line and the leadcore. This design prevents the risk of line breakage during long casts. A shock leader made of monofilament fishing line with a thickness of 0.28-0.30 mm is often used. When using fluorocarbon, a thickness of 0.31 mm is sufficient.
Installation of the flat method used when fishing for carp
Equipment for fishing on the current
To fish in such reservoirs, you need to know and be able to hold the feeder at the feeding point and be able to correctly use feeder equipment for the current. There are different types of feeder equipment, but it is best to use a paternoster, asymmetrical or symmetrical loop, helicopter or combine
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But the question of which feeder equipment for river fishing will work best in the current has been on the minds of fishermen for many years. And no one ever received an answer to them. Because the success of fishing depends on many factors, and the right equipment is only one of them.
Let's say that you have chosen the tackle, but how to keep the feeder at the feeding point? And for this there are several simple recommendations, following which there will be no problems when fishing in reservoirs with a current:
- Use fishing line with the smallest possible cross-sectional area;
- The shape and weight of the feeder is selected depending on the flow speed;
- To minimize line-water contact, try to position the feeder rod as high as possible.
Keeping the feeder in place when fishing in the current practically does not depend on the chosen gear, but it greatly affects the tangling of the leash. But the balancing of the gear has the greatest effect on overlaps.
If you mount the tackle with a heavy feeder, then hooking wary fish will be an overwhelming task. And if you use a light feeder, you will not be able to keep the tackle at the feeding point
Choose a medium weight feeder to keep it in the current and not scare away the fish.
A mistake many novice fishermen make is incorrectly balancing the equipment or neglecting it. At first glance, this seems like a mere trifle, but once you manage to choose the right weight and shape of the feeder for the fishing conditions, you can catch a lot of fish
How to make a feeder montage - all known popular methods with photos from simple to complex
It is impossible to come up with a universal installation option. There are several types of feeder equipment, which depend on the skill level of the fisherman and fishing conditions. In each situation, choose the most suitable option.
Using an anti-twist
This option will be convenient for beginners. For its installation, a plastic tube with two elbows is used. The shorter one is located on the main line side, and the longer one on the leash side. A feeder is attached between them. If necessary, clamps can be used to limit the movement of the tube along the fishing line. Where the long elbow of the tube ends there is a loop for attaching a leash.
Universal feeder installation with anti-twist
Inline installation - the simplest feeder installation
This equipment is easy to make and is suitable for both beginners and experienced fishermen. It is structured as follows. A swivel with a feeder is put on the main line. Next is the stopper.
After it there is a twist 10-15 cm long or a plastic tube of the same length. Next is a loop for attaching a leash with a hook. In this equipment, the feeder has the ability to move freely along the fishing line. If the gear breaks, the feeder will easily detach.
The photo shows an Inline feeder installation
Symmetrical and asymmetrical loop - installation of a feeder for the current
This installation consists of the following parts. A large loop is attached to the end of the main line by a small loop. A twist of at least 10 cm in length is attached to its second edge. This is done in such a way that both arms of the large loop are of equal length. A feeder is attached to one of them using a swivel. The free end of the twist has a small loop for attaching a leash.
A symmetrical loop is one of the best types of installation for standing water
An asymmetrical loop is made similarly to a symmetrical one. The difference is that in this rig the arm of the large loop to which the feeder is attached is larger than the other. This asymmetry leads to higher sensitivity when biting. This tackle is made on the basis of monofilament or fluorocarbon fishing line.
Due to the fact that the feeder arm is longer, the second one is well tensioned. Thanks to this feature, the bite signal will be more clear.
Classic and popular installation for Paternoster feeder
This type of feeder equipment is considered classic. A paternoster is created as follows. The basis for the tackle is monofilament or fluorocarbon fishing line. On one side there is a small loop for attaching to the main fishing line, on the other, the same for attaching a leash with a hook. Approximately from the middle of this fishing line, a branch is made to attach the feeder. The dimensions are chosen in such a way that the lead to the leash should be longer than the one made for the feeder.
The Gardner loop is similar to the paternoster, except for one detail. The outlet to the feeder is made here in the form of a loop, to which it is attached using a swivel. It is generally accepted that this tackle is more effective in the current. However, some people use it to achieve good results when fishing in still water. An important condition for the effectiveness of such equipment is that the lead to the leash should be longer than to the feeder.
Helicopter
The feeder is mounted at the end of the main fishing line. At a short distance from it, two stoppers are placed close to each other (a distance of several centimeters is sufficient). This is where the leash loop is attached.
Helicopter installation
It is attached in such a way that it can easily turn in different directions from the main flattery. This property was the reason for choosing the name of the equipment.
Sliding installation for a feeder with a feeder - the feeder moves freely along the line
Leash holder
To ensure that fishing leashes are always at hand, do not get tangled, and can be easily changed, you need to use a leash holder. Often such an accessory can be seen on the fishing trips of famous athletes - a massive leash holder in which leashes are laid out along lengths measured with high precision. With the help of some of them you can not only store, but also knit leashes. In it they are stored in their natural form, elongated in length, without kinks. You can even store one and a half meter leashes! In cases where it is not possible to purchase and use one, use smaller ones. They have no less functionality, but in them the leashes are stored bent two or three times. To make the behavior of the leash more natural, after it has been removed from the leash and secured, it must be pulled a little to straighten the bends.
Read: Catching eels with a pipe
There are often recommendations to make a leader from a piece of pipe insulation. It is a foam pipe into which pins are stuck. In this case, the leash clings in a loop to a pin, and then wraps around the insulation, at the end a hook is stuck into it. This leash has a trick. It is compact and inexpensive. However, when the leash is stored on it for a long time, especially in the heat, in the trunk of a car or near the engine, it takes on an extremely unsightly appearance.
The fishing line begins to deform, and due to the porous structure of the material, this happens very unevenly. Different deformations occur in different parts of the fishing line; moreover, when winding, it puts very uneven pressure on the porous material. According to the author, it is better not to use a leash at all than to use this device.
The option without a leash at all also exists. The author of the article fishes with a feeder and ties leashes directly while fishing. You just need to take a looper and hooks, and you can measure the exact length using the divisions marked on the first bend of the feeder. The hook is inserted into the hookkeeper, then the leading line is pulled along the scale, and a loop is knitted at the required distance. Everything is very simple and convenient. Although, of course, this will take more time than installing a ready-made leash from a leash, but the leash line is less damaged.
I would like to say a few words about the environment. All cuttings of fishing line, including the leader line, must be placed in a garbage bag. Any feeder should have it on hand to put bait bags and other garbage there. Be respectful of nature and do not throw garbage on the shore.
How to install on a pond
It is best to make the equipment in advance in several versions. This will help you avoid wasting time preparing them. In order to carry out installation at a fishing spot, you need to take with you everything you need for this: fishing lines, hooks, bait, feeder, additional and connecting elements. Next, assembly is carried out in accordance with the selected type of equipment.
Spring feeder - often used for feeder fishing for crucian carp
Tackle for different fishing methods
Almost every method of fishing uses fishing rods (or fishing rods), but what type of gear should this be and does it need a reel, and if so, which one. Let's figure it out now.
| Gear type | Photo | Explanation of the principle of fishing and a brief composition of the gear |
| Float rod | Regular fishing with a float. The rig with sinkers and hook is located below the float. The fisherman holds a rod in his hands, on which there can be a reel (Bolognese rod or match rod), or a version without a reel (light fly rod or heavy plug). | |
| Spinning | Spinning is a method of catching predatory fish. The process of fishing involves moving artificial baits underwater to imitate a fish, which provokes predatory fish and forces them to attack. The gear is based on: a spinning rod (telescopic or plug-in), an inertia-free (less often multiplier) reel, braided fishing line (less often monofilament) and bait (wobblers, spinners, silicone baits, etc.). | |
| Feeder | Bottom sport fishing using a feeder weight is called a feeder. The gear is based on: a powerful feeder rod, a spinning reel, monofilament (less commonly braided) fishing line, feeder equipment (a set of elements that includes a feeder weight, a hook, and leashes). | |
| Donka | A greatly simplified form of the feeder is less sporty and sensitive gear. A bite alarm (for example, a bell) is often placed on the tip of a coarser fishing rod, a reel is also inertia-free, monofilament line and rigs (which can copy the structure of feeder rigs or act as simpler methods of attaching the feeder and hook to the fishing line). | |
| Fly fishing | Fly fishing is fishing on the surface of the water using flies. This is a less popular fishing method than the previous ones. The gear includes: fly rod, special reel, backing, cord, leader and leader, and fly. |
Feeder installations for catching different fish
When catching different types of fish, you need to take into account their characteristics. The following describes what needs to be taken into account when choosing feeder tackle in specific cases.
For carp
Since carp is an active and agile fish, the tackle needs to be made reliable. A rod 2-4 meters long is suitable. For fishing, a fishing line with a tensile strength of 8-12 kg is used. A monofilament thread with a thickness of 0.28-0.35 mm is used as a shock leader. When making a leash, models with a sufficient level of rigidity are used.
In calm water, open feeders are used, while in currents, closed feeders are used. Most often, a paternoster, a symmetrical loop or an asymmetrical loop are used for fishing.
Adjustable Zig Rig - The pinnacle of carp fishing
For crucian carp
For small bodies of water, a rod 3 meters long and with a test weight of 30-60 grams is suitable. On large lakes they use a 4 meter long fishing rod with 80-120 grams of dough. On currents, a 3.6-3.9 meter rod is better suited.
Monofilament thread with a thickness of 0.2-0.3 mm is used as the main fishing line. At long distances it is better to use 0.10-0.16 mm.
The paternoster is effective when catching crucian carp in calm water. It is better to use it in places with complex bottom topography. Also, equipment with anti-twist and Inline are often used for catching crucian carp.
For catching bream
Of all the methods of catching bream, using feeder gear is considered the most effective. It is believed that it is necessary to stock up on spare feeders and pliers for removing the hook.
When fishing in strong currents, you need to use heavy feeders and strong fishing line. Complementary foods are selected that are dense and viscous. When fishing in the spring, animal feed is used, and in the summer, vegetable food is used.
In still water this is a particularly cautious fish. Thin fishing line, light feeders and small hooks are suitable for it. For catching bream, the Gardner loop rig is most often used.
Gardner's loop
To the roach
For this purpose, a rod 3.6 meters long is most often used. The Inline feeder rig allows you to count on a big catch. For the feeder, a branch is made from thick fishing line or fluorocarbon. It is recommended to use a rubber insert to attach the leash.
Monofilament line is better suited for short casts. For distant ones it is better to use a braided cord. Feeders with a small feed capacity are better suited.
Feeder rigs for catching bream, carp, crucian carp
Types of installations
Often, the working installation of feeder equipment familiar to the fisherman may not work. There are either no bites at all, or it is not possible to realize them. Feeder fishing is an active business. You need to be prepared to change the installation, change the length or thickness of the leash, or the size of the hook. Experimenting with equipment is an essential part of feeder technology. Read more about biting and hooking on the feeder.
Therefore, the same connection in any conditions is not correct. This issue needs to be approached intelligently, changing equipment on time. To do this, you need to understand why the installation fits in the way it does and what functionality its elements provide. Any specific installation falls into several categories:
- Self-cutting or non-self-cutting;
- Deaf or sliding;
- Classic feeder equipment, carp inlines, amateur bottom rigs or girder-type gear (nipples, plugs, tops).
If athletes, according to competition rules, use classical methods or carp methods (with restrictions), then more options are available for amateurs.
Self-notching
The classification by self-hatching is conditional - in some conditions the fish is self-hatching, in others it is not, on any equipment. This is due to the behavior of the fish and its activity, and the conditions of the reservoir. However, a general trend can be traced. Feeder rigs with self-cutting, naturally, make it more likely that the fish will sit on the hook itself, without the participation of the angler. Hooking occurs due to a heavy feeder, when the fish with the bait in its mouth straightens the leash and tugs on the weight
Read Fishing for pike in the fall with a spinning rod and preparing gear with baitSelf-cutting feeder rigs should be made to catch wary fish in difficult conditions - long range, current. Careful testing of the bait by a fish may simply not be noticed, but the jerk after hooking is visible
Non-self-hooking rigs work well in conditions where the fish curls around the bait point, grabs everything and quickly throws it away without swallowing it. This works better, for example, on roaches. Such equipment requires close attention from the fisherman - you need to finely determine the correct moment of hooking. Again, this is conditional. Large active fish can swallow the hook and get hooked even with a non-self-hooking rig.
Deaf and sliding
Any angler is familiar with this division - it exists in all types of fishing - bottom, float, spinning. In the blind version, the mounting elements of the feeder equipment are directly attached to the common connection (feeder or leash). By taking the length of the leader, the fish feels the weight of the load or the tension of the main line. In the sliding version, either the feeder is hinged or has a leash. This allows the fish to freely, bypassing the weight of the feeder, pull out the main line and act on the bite alarm.
