How to make a catchy bait for crucian carp with your own hands

What is a snack

Zakidushka is one of the types of bottom fishing gear. It consists of a dense fishing line, up to 0.4 mm thick and up to 100 m long. A sinker and a hook are attached to the fishing line. The entire device is wound on a special reel.

Did you know? In specialized stores you can find fishing nets made of different materials. In New Guinea, spider webs are often used to create them, from which especially strong threads are made.

The tackle allows you to cast far and feel the slightest bites. If you combine gear using a spinning rod as a reel, the fishing process will become even more effective.

What is a bait and fishing with it

A hook is a thick fishing line (most often used from 0.5 to 0.9 mm in diameter), with a sinker at the end, and one or more hooks that are attached to the main fishing line with leashes - small pieces of fishing line of a slightly smaller diameter. The opposite end of the fishing line, depending on the casting method, is wound on a special shaft or on a spinning reel. A bait with a feeder is a common design of bottom gear for crucian carp.

If you do not know how to properly tie a leash to the main line, you can read the special guide on organizing loops and tying leashes.

How to make a snap. Components

The figure below shows three types of fishing line, differing in a key way in the way the fishing line is stored.

a) The line is wound on the reel. There is a bell - a bite alarm.

b) Line on a reel. The equipment also has a bell.

c) Round reel stored separately from the vertical rod.

To make zakidushki of different designs you will need:

1. Fishing line. If the bait with a feeder is for crucian carp, then a main line with a cross-section of 0.28 mm or 0.3 mm and leashes with a diameter of 0.2 mm will suffice (although if there is reason to believe that there are particularly large specimens in the reservoir, then it is better play it safe and take a thicker fishing line). For hand casting, the length of the line is usually made from 30 to 50 meters; for casting with a spinning rod, it is correspondingly longer.
2. Hooks. For crucian carp, No. 5, No. 6 or No. 7 are most often used, based on the expected size of the fish.
3. Sinker. Factory-made or home-made lead weights, the weight is selected taking into account the casting distance.
4. Feeder. Since the visibility range in the water is short, scent is more effective at attracting fish to the bait. Feeders, which are containers for food of various shapes, serve precisely for this purpose.
5. Shaft (reel). In most cases, it is a flat, most often wooden board (both plastic and metal can be used) with 2 V-shaped cutouts at the ends. Used to secure gear on the shore, as well as for storage and transportation.
6. Bell. Used as a bite alarm.

Manufacturing process

• One end of the fishing line is tied to the reel.
• A feeder and/or sinker is attached to the free end of the fishing line.
• Leashes are tied to the sinker, feeder or main line.
• Hooks are attached to the leashes, the number of which is limited by the preferences of each individual fisherman - the more hooks, the easier it is to catch on to something.

There are a great variety of ways to attach individual elements of gear, as well as tying knots, and each fisherman has his own preferences.

One of the methods using an elastic band is shown in the following video:

Types of snacks

There are 3 types of hooks, depending on the device for winding the fishing line:

• with winding on a reel;
• on the reel;
• on a stick.

The reel is a more advanced device for convenient and long-distance casting. The spinning rod must have a short and strong tip so that it can withstand the pressure of the load during casting. The gear is installed on the shore at a slight angle to the surface of the water. A bell mounted on the tip signals bites.

Important! During the bite, the line will periodically tighten and lower.
This can be easily noticed by watching her, but just in case, it is better to use a bell that will give a clear signal. Casting on a reel is the fastest version of the tackle. Often, to create it, the materials that the fisherman already has are sufficient. Due to the accessibility and simplicity of the manufacturing technique, several such gears are usually made and placed along the shore. A stick can be used to secure the fishing line. To do this, you need to carefully secure it to the shore, and wrap the stretched fishing line around it.

Rubber shock-absorbing pad

The good thing about this type of tackle is that you don’t have to re-throw it after every bite. Its length is calculated relative to the size of the fishing line - one to five.

Fastened according to the “loop to loop” principle. A weight is placed at the end of the elastic band, which will hold it at the bottom almost motionless.

When it stretches, it prevents the fishing line and hooks from jumping out of the water. After updating the nozzle, you need to smoothly release the fishing line, the elastic band itself will attract it and put it back to the baited place.

In places where there is a current, using a rubber band does not make sense, because it will vibrate and this will scare away all the fish.

It is more convenient to tie leashes using beads, which are threaded onto the main fishing line and secured with a “cambric”.

Note: “Cambric” is a dense PVC insulation material in the form of a thin tube.

You can catch not only crucian carp with a bait with a shock absorber. It is good for fishing for many different species of fish that live in still water, even predatory ones.

Design

Tackle is mainly distinguished by the method of winding the fishing line. There are three types in total:

1. Line wound on a reel;
2. Line on a reel.
3. A line that is wound on a round reel that is not attached to the stand.

In the original version, the zakidushka is a tackle on a thick fishing line. A loop is made at one end of the fishing line so that it can be used to attach the tackle to some object on the shore.

At the other end there is a smaller loop for the sinker. At a distance of about a meter or a little more, a leash is tied to the fishing line, its length is 40 centimeters. A hook is also tied there. This is a classic version of a snack.

Peculiarities:

1. When catching predatory fish, fishermen recommend using the type of bait that will hold well and firmly on the hook. This is necessary so that when the fishing line is released, the bait does not fly off.
2. It is also necessary to ensure that there is a good supply of fishing line on the reel. This will be very useful when you come across a large specimen.
3. It is better not to use a large number of hooks on the tackle, this will only get in the way.
4. When making tackle with your own hands, it is imperative to maintain a certain interval between the leashes, of the same size. Otherwise, overlap will inevitably occur during use.
5. When fishing, do not place several “tricks” close to each other at once. They will definitely get confused.
6. When it is necessary to release the bait close to the bottom, it is better to use small sinkers attached to the reins.
7. If the gear is placed overnight, then it is better to carefully secure it on the shore with something reliable and durable.

What is needed to make gear

To build a hook on a reel, you will need things that every fisherman will probably have:

1. Reel . Available materials, for example, a branch or a piece of plywood, are suitable as equipment.
2. Line and hooks . They are selected depending on what kind of fish will be hunted.
3. Oval sinker . Instead, you can use a special feeder that will contain bait that attracts fish.
4. Set of small carbines, cambrics.
5. A bell to signal a bite.

Additionally, you may need annealed knitted wire, a screw with a nut, or a sheet of lead. The reel can be replaced with a spinning rod, making the process more comfortable. In addition to spinning, you can take an abandoned fishing rod and equip it well. The best tools to keep on hand are a knife, a screwdriver and pliers.

Learn about the features of creating your own bait for catching carp and carp.

Features, secrets and recommendations for fishing and preparation

• If you plan to go to a reservoir for an overnight stay, it is strongly recommended to acquire headlamps in advance - it is extremely inconvenient to operate the gear with one hand, and even more so, to pull fish ashore.
• When choosing a fishing line, it should be taken into account that the smaller the cross-section, the less it is carried away by the current.
• It is best to take several baits with you on a fishing trip and cast them in different places along the shore. In this case, it is advisable to use bells to signal a bite.
• If the hooks get caught on something, then in most cases they tear, so it is advisable to stock up on materials for making such gear on the spot, since they are inexpensive, do not take up much space, and the hook itself is very easy to make.
• It is not necessary to buy bells; experienced fishermen make them either from metal shells from hunting rifles, or from the bases of old, non-working radio tubes.
• If you don’t have enough practice with throwing such equipment as a zakidushka, then you can practice before leaving - to do this, you can tie a larger nut to the end of the fishing line, and go to an open space to practice the accuracy and range of the throw. This type of training can save a lot of sinkers and hooks.

Process of creation

To make a hook yourself, you need to take 100 m of fishing line and wind it on a reel. The feeder is placed at a distance of half a meter from the hooks attached with carbines or cambrics. It is important that the feeder does not come into contact with the hooks. If the leader part is reinforced with foam beads, contact of the bait with silt from the bottom of the reservoir will be eliminated. The feeder and sinker can be tied at the very end of the fishing line to protect the equipment from being carried away by strong currents. The reel (can be replaced with a reel) is attached to the fishing rod or spinning rod. The tip of the rod is equipped with a bell.

Bottom tackle with a special rubber band with a diameter of 1–3 mm, which can be purchased at any fishing market, is very popular. One end of the elastic band is attached to the end of the equipment, and the other - to the load lying on the bottom.

• Such a system has several advantages:
• Minimal noise when the sinker hits the water surface.
• When biting, the fish does not feel the resistance of the sinker.
• The hooks themselves return to their original position, so that after the next bite, the tackle does not have to be cast manually.

The disadvantages include the lack of good maneuverability and the need to change the rubber band every 2-3 fishing trips due to its wear.

Important! The best distance between leads with bait is 1.5 m. This way the tackle will cover a larger perimeter without scaring away the fish.

Fishing

Once the choice of location has been determined, the process of fishing for fish begins.

Initially, you need to mix complementary foods. Let it brew. At the fishing site, provide additional feed, which can be done using a rocket, loosely filling it with the mixture.

Then the feeder is filled more tightly and thrown in. If there is a current, then you should cast just above the intended fishing spot.

After the tackle is cast, the fishing line is stretched and a bell is attached to the rod on a stand. As soon as the signal goes off, you need to quickly hook the fish and fish it out.

Selection of equipment

You can experiment with options for installing equipment for the zakidushka. There are several ways to diversify the usual bait: make a sliding sinker or feeder, choose a “helicopter”, “inlight” rig and the like. For throwing on an elastic band, it is recommended to choose dense rubber without cracks or abrasions. It must be regularly inspected for damage and replaced from time to time. The length of the leashes plays an important role; it is selected according to the size of the hook and the type of fish.

Hooks

The size of the hook depends on the fish you plan to catch. For crucian carp, hooks with a rounded hook and a short shank are best suited. The optimal size is hooks No. 9–11 . The length of the leash should be 20–40 cm, diameter - up to 0.16 mm.

Sinker

Installation is carried out in two ways: the role of the load is played by the feeder and directly by the sliding sinker itself. The universal weight of the weight used is from 40 to 60 g. This equipment is excellent for standing reservoirs, rivers with slow and medium flow.

How to calculate the length of an elastic band for a tackle

Correctly equipping the elastic band with the optimal length of the shock absorber affects the operation of the entire gear. The cut size of the model can be calculated based on a simple formula consisting of the total footage of the main fishing line adjusted for the stretching coefficient of the model, which is a constant value and equal to 7. To eliminate the maximum tensile load and increase the overall reliability of the tackle, we accept a working factor of 5 and simply determine the required one for for comfortable fishing, a piece of elastic. The length of the model will be equal to the footage of the base divided by a factor of five. It is in this mathematical way that the length of the fishing elastic shock absorber can be most accurately determined, regardless of other conditions for bottom fishing.

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What bait and lure to use

To attract fish to the fishing site, various baits are used. You can buy bait for crucian carp in a specialized store or prepare it yourself. The universal mixture for feeding consists of rye crackers, corn flour, and ground sunflower seeds. In addition to crucian carp, it will also attract carp. You can add flavor using ground coriander.

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Bloodworms, maggots, dung, earthworms and earthworms are used as bait. They can be chained individually, or they can be combined several at a time. The preferences of fish depend on the reservoir. You can often find fish that feed on food waste and plant products.

Snack on catfish

Many people believe that fishing with a feeder will never lose its relevance. Fishing for catfish today attracts many lovers of “quiet hunting”. After all, everyone wants to get a forty-kilogram giant out of the water. There are many ways to do this, but only one - catching catfish with a feeder at night - works perfectly. This type of fishing is extremely simple, but it, like the others, has its own secrets and subtleties.

First, you need to choose a section of a river or a quiet pond where approaching the shore will be difficult, so that during the absence of the fisherman the gear remains intact. It is better to install several traps, since a lot can get caught in them during the night.

The main thing is that when fishing for catfish using a bait with a feeder, it should be done with properly selected bait. It can be crayfish, a frog, or just a piece of meat. Experienced fishermen walk through the area with an echo sounder before starting. If there is none, you can take a marker float to check the depth. The zakidushka needs to be thrown onto some edge. This will increase the chances that the catfish will notice the bait.

Catfish, being a nocturnal predator, begin to feed as darkness falls. He chooses places for this that are shallow and not polluted. A pre-placed trap in a clean place not far from its site will be clearly visible to the predator. The strap that holds the bait is responsible for its immobility in the place where the catfish feeds, and the tension can be used to adjust the desired depth for immersion of the gear.

Techniques for catching crucian carp

To protect the tackle from snags, it is important to choose a flat bank of the reservoir. The bottom should be clean, without algae and snags.

The technique of catching crucian carp consists of the following stages:

1. Choosing a suitable place for fishing. Crucian carp is found in stagnant water of lakes and whirlpools.
2. Preparation of complementary food from raw materials identical to bait. Filling the feeder with mixture.
3. Feeding fish.
4. Casting tackle with a nozzle. The best angle between the surface of the water and the stretched fishing line is 45–50°.
5. Attaching the bell to the tip of the rod or to the fishing line itself.
6. Check your bait regularly. If there are no bites within an hour, you should reconsider your choice of fishing location.

When the bell emits a signal, you need to hook the prey with a sharp movement, sharply pulling back the fishing line, and begin to fish out the fish. To increase the likelihood of a good catch, professional fishermen recommend throwing several catchy baits at once. If desired, they can be improved and equipment changed.

Did you know? The longest cast of the tackle was made by fisherman Walter Kammerow in 1894.
A device weighing 32 g was thrown at a distance of 174.5 m. So, now you know how to prepare for catching crucian carp without wasting money and time. If you follow the advice of experienced fishermen on creating gear, your fishing will definitely be successful.

How to catch carp with a hook

Not all anglers are aware of catch fishing, so this should be discussed in more detail.

Many anglers throw several tackles at once. This is the right decision, because with one you can wait a long time for the catch. Some people have 5-10 fishing rods in their arsenal at once, thanks to which they manage to make an excellent fishing of the chosen place.

It is best to use zakidushki in overgrown areas and areas where there are a lot of all kinds of snags. There are fishermen who are afraid to leave all their equipment in such areas, but this is in vain. It is extremely rare for such elements to cling to obstacles.

With bait, fishermen also boldly go into the bushes, where fishing with a float rod and a feeder rod will not be possible.

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Rules for catching:

• First of all, you should choose a suitable location. After this, you will need to find a peg and drive it into the ground. This will be a kind of tackle holder.
• Next, the rod needs to be tied to the created support. True, it would be better to attach a reel to it. Some resort to just this option. In any case, the line must be tightly secured, because it will be damaged or lost.
• After this, you need to unwind the tackle and lay the fishing line on the shore in small rings, the diameter of which should not exceed 80 cm.
• After this, the bait is placed on the hook.
• Having dealt with this, you need to take the line in your hands, a little higher than the sinker, and then swing it and cast. At this moment, you will be able to observe how all the equipment followed the sinker.
• At the next stage, it will be necessary to hang some kind of alarm on the fishing line next to the support, notifying about the bite.

In this case, the fishing line is folded into rings on the shore, which will make it possible to avoid tangling, and then unraveling.