Fishing using this method involves using a special open feeder, onto which thick sticky bait is stuck; only one hook is placed. To press the bait, the method uses special molds that compact the bait so that the bait does not fall out of the feeder when falling on the water. Read more about fishing using the method, equipment and bait.
Feeder Feeders Method
The basis of the “Method” feeder design is a lattice or frame with a certain weighting material. A special bait mixture is placed between the ribs, which serves as bait. Directly inside the feeder or next to it there is a short leash, to the end of which a hook with bait is tied.
Feeders of this type are used primarily in sport fishing for carp, as well as in feeder fishing for white fish.
The presence of self-cutting feeders allows you to comfortably fish with several rods at the same time. When using “method” feeders, there is no need to heavily feed the fish, since both the bait and the hook with bait will be delivered to the right place at the same time. Naturally, additional bait is necessary, but it will be required less than with conventional feeder fishing.
The displacement of the center of gravity of feeders of this type ensures that their heavy side falls towards the bottom, and the bait mixture along with the bait will in any case be on top, that is, accessible to the fish. Note also that “method” feeders are used mainly in reservoirs with weak currents or no current at all.
Differences between method feeders and other fishing methods
The method is reminiscent of some fishing methods.
Makushatnik
A makushatnik is a feed briquette with hooks recessed into it. Modern methods of fishing with a maw-shaft involve the use of a platform with a load, onto which a feed briquette is attached.
Flaws:
- a heavy platform with a briquette can sink in a viscous bottom;
- a homogeneous, non-dusting mixture for bait may become covered with turbidity raised from the bottom;
- Long casting is difficult.
Pacifier plug
The pacifier is similar to the banjo shaped feeder method. A plastic bottle cap has a weight attached to it for an oriented fall to the bottom.
Flaws:
- the small size of the plug does not allow the use of any significant amount of feed mixture;
- a patch of non-dusting bait can become covered with turbidity raised from the bottom;
- the small size of the cork does not allow the use of disguised hooks with a large nozzle;
- long casting is not possible.
spoon pacifier
Most of all, the feeder method resembles a homemade pacifier - a spoon, which has the same in-line equipment, a single hook with the possibility of hair equipment, arcs for holding the mixture, however, a base that is too heavy can lead to such a feeder sinking into the silt, in addition, the bottom is not loaded, which means there is no guarantee of oriented landing on the ground.
Feeder equipment Method
The feeder is filled with bait manually or using a special form. The bait is placed in the bait mixture itself. The latter can be attached directly to the hook or to a hair mount. If a blind installation is used, then the fish that grabs the bait is immediately affected by the weight of the feeder, which is why self-hooking occurs.
When using a sliding rig, the fish practically does not feel the resistance of the feeder, and therefore self-hooking will occur only after the fish begins to swim away with the bait.
Advantages
There has been talk about this equipment relatively recently; of the existing installations, the “paternoster” and its subtypes are most often praised due to their reliability, practicality and ease of assembly. For almost every feeder fishing condition, fishermen invented their own options, including “helicopter”, “inline”, “asymmetrical”, “symmetrical loop”, “sport”. This equipment is often called the “inline method” due to its similarity to in-line operation.
The “winged” feed tank and three petals are stabilizers that improve the aerodynamics of the product.
They began to talk about the “method” due to its main advantages, tested in practice:
- ease of assembly and installation (replacement) on the main line,
- effect of “temporary invisibility”,
- the bait spot forms immediately after the feeder falls to the bottom,
- the equipment performs all its functions on a muddy or heavily overgrown bottom,
- hooks can be hidden in the bait, inside the feed container,
- optimal aerodynamics – the equipment can be easily thrown over long distances,
- Now the fisherman can fill the container with a larger amount of bait compared to other feeder equipment options.
There is only one drawback here, it lies in the inability to fish in medium or strong currents; in the next section we will explain why. The assembly is, indeed, extremely simple; even when installing the “method” to the main line, you can completely abandon the nodal fastenings. From this it turns out that replacing equipment will be just as simple and quick, which is extremely desirable during active biting or sport fishing.
The effect of “temporary invisibility” is achieved by sliding the feeder (it will remain lying) along the thread until the fishing line is stretched to such an extent that the fisherman notices the bite. The principle is brilliant. The fish grabs and pulls without feeling the load.
Blind equipment
This equipment option is used when hunting active fish using match or multi-sided “method” feeders. Both the end of the main line and the leash with the hook are attached to the feeder using small swivels, and are securely fixed with special cone-shaped rubber shock absorbers. The length of the leash , as a rule, does not exceed 10 cm.
DIY metal feeder for feeder
The advantage of this option is its cost and availability of materials. Durability and design variability. Such feeders (for example, a spring) open up additional opportunities for the angler.
Feeders made of metal mesh, wire or galvanized
You need to purchase galvanized mesh from a hardware store. One square meter of such a net is enough for about 10 feeders, despite the fact that its cost is minimal.
As a sinker, just as in the case of Cheboryukovka (a little lower, in the section on making a feeder from a bottle, this method is described), you can use lead plates. But it will be more convenient to cast sinkers of the desired shape and weight yourself.
Let's celebrate! This is, in fact, the most difficult stage of production. The mold for casting can be purchased at specialized stores or you can cast it yourself.
Here is the list necessary for making a mesh feeder:
- copper wire
- galvanized mesh (it is advisable to choose one that is not too soft, with 5x5 cells)
- wire cutters
- wooden or metal blocks of any shape (they will be needed to make an even rectangular shape of the body)
- pliers (to secure the lead tightly)
Instructions:
- First you need to cut small pieces from a large mesh with wire cutters. Rectangles measuring 8cm by 21cm are perfect for creating a rectangular feeder body
- Using any block, bend the grid into 5 cells, then 5, then twice more into 5, in the end there are 3 cells left.
- the edges overlap each other by exactly one cell each
- the resulting rectangle is secured with copper wire. If there is no wire at hand, then fixation can be done using a lead weight, which should hold firmly enough
- Now that we have formed the shape we need, it's time to cast the lead. Casting lead is a simple matter, but it requires accuracy and a careful approach. Remember safety: wear gloves and make sure the room is well ventilated during the melting process. Pre-clean and dry the form itself. The most suitable shape will be a flat shape, which will later be easy to bend around the mesh. A budget option is a plaster mold. Using a plaster mold, you can save on buying a store-bought mold, and also adjust it if necessary.
- now you need to make a wooden sinker blank
- mix the plaster and carefully lower the previously obtained wooden blank into it. In case of any troubles, you can always work with a chisel, changing the unsuccessful shape
- after the operations performed, not quite even edges of the shipments may emerge, grooves may remain, fortunately, all this can be easily sanded. It is advisable to make a thickening in the middle part, and the edges will accordingly become thinner, which will ensure a high-quality strong bend
- the resulting sinker is installed on a pre-prepared mesh
- Remember to attach the feeder to the equipment. The swivel and carabiner can be installed either on a finished structure or during installation
Spring feeders
The principle of operation of the feeder: the internal spring is compressed, fixed with fertilizer (any easily soluble in water, most often pieces of bread) and thrown into the water.
The feeder has 2 holes through which you can push an oblong piece of bread, which will allow you to secure the spring. After a few minutes, the bait gets wet and the spring unclenches, throwing the contents out.
To create such a design with a spring you will need:
- copper or brass wire
- ballpoint pen refill
- pliers or wire cutters
- lead sinker
- a cylindrical object for winding wire (for example, a bolt)
- monofilament
The wire thickness varies from 1mm to 3.5mm. To equip the spring, you need a piece of 0.3mm monofilament, 50cm long.
Manufacturing stages:
- the wire is wound around a cylindrical object. Depending on the selected size, from 7 to 12 turns are made, then the wire is bitten off
- Now you need to achieve a barrel-shaped workpiece. To do this, expand the diameter of the central turns using pliers, and, on the contrary, narrow the outer turns
- then the rod from the handle is inserted into the spring
- excess wire and rod are bitten off with pliers
- sinker is installed
Sliding equipment (In-Line)
“Method” feeders with sliding equipment are used primarily for catching carp or other fish that are too cautious or not very active. With this rigging option, the main line is pulled through the entire axial cavity of the feeder, and then a small rubber bead is placed on it and a swivel is tied. A small leash is attached to the other end of this swivel, the length of which also does not exceed 10 cm.
If you intend to catch carp using the Method, a regular monofilament line with a diameter of about 0.3 mm and a breaking load of 3.5 kg is quite suitable. The line for the leash must be less strong than the main one.
Types of installation
There are many ways to install a feeder feeder, but not all fixation methods can be used equally effectively for catching trophy fish.
Solid installation
Self-locking installation option. When biting, the fish makes a jerk and, under the weight of the spring, hooks itself. For the base, a fishing line with a cross-section of 0.26-0.30 mm is used, taking into account the weight of the intended prey, we pass it through the body of the spring. Then we knit a small loop at one end using a figure eight knot.
Next, we put the connector through the fishing line and secure the swivel with a noose loop. Then we tighten the connector onto a swivel. Then we tighten the fishing line so that the swivel and connector fit tightly into the body of the feeder. A leash of about 9-15 cm is fixed to the swivel. We step back from the spring about 50 cm and make a figure eight loop, here the swivel is attached using a noose. It will connect the tackle to the main line.
When making gear, many fishermen knit leadcore instead of fishing line - braided line with a lead core. Due to this, the equipment does not twist and turns out to be submerged at the bottom, which does not scare the fish so much.
Installation using the flat method
Inline
A sliding rig is used for catching cautious fish when they are inactive, since carp, bream, and large roach do not need to move the feeder when biting. To knit this equipment, a fishing line of the same cross-section is used as for blind installation, the total length of the equipment is approximately 50 cm.
A swivel is tied to the end of the fishing line, and then the main fishing line is tied to it. Afterwards, a bead is threaded through the second end; its main task is to prevent the knot from hitting the spring. Then we put on the feeder, reinstall the bead and tie the swivel, the bead is selected in such a size that it is tightly on the fishing line.
Next, we tie a leash of about 9-15 cm to the swivel. With this installation, the feeder will move freely along the fishing line.
An example of in-line feeder equipment on a method feeder
Feeder shapes Method
Banjo models are convenient and simple, but if you cast such feeders too hard, there is a chance that the bait will simply fly out. Flat Method feeders have a more complex design with special arches that better hold the bait. Products of both model categories can be made in two versions:
- In-line feeders, which involve the use of sliding installation;
- Elasticated feeders designed for flush mounting.
Models for sliding equipment have greater sensitivity and are suitable primarily for catching medium-sized white fish. Elasticated feeders are designed for solid installation. When using them, a bite is felt only when the feeder moves from its place, and such models are designed more specifically for self-hooking.
Feeders for blind rigs have a special rubber shock absorber that perfectly dampens sudden jerks during fishing. It is important to systematically check its condition so that one day an unfortunate break does not occur.
Carp fishing method
When fishing for carp using the “Method”, the correct selection of bait, finding a good place and a lot of patience play an important role. Having cast the tackle, it is very advisable not to touch the rod at all until the bite, so as not to create vibrations that are transmitted along the fishing line and scare away large fish.
When choosing a casting location, pay attention to the level of activity of the fish in different areas. Throw it where the presence of a large variety of fish is clearly visible. The frequency of recharging the feeder also depends on the degree of activity of the fish.
Large carp pays attention to the smell, the color, and the very content of the bait, so the latter should have a natural color and be very nutritious. You can use corn, worms, boilies and other baits as bait. Using dips when fishing using the method will also not be superfluous.
Bait recipes for the “Method” rig
Recipe No. 1
You will need:
- bread crumb (3 parts);
- finely chopped peanuts (1 part);
- cake (2 parts);
- honey (2 tablespoons);
- glass of dark beer.
These ingredients are mixed, gradually adding the required amount of water. The result is a homogeneous mass, similar in properties to clay or plasticine.
Recipe No. 2
Ingredients:
- grated rye and wheat bread (2 parts each);
- cottage cheese (1 part);
- cake (1 part);
- finely chopped peas (1 part);
- garlic juice (alternatively dill)
- hemp oil.
The cooking principle is identical to the previous one. The use of this bait will be more relevant in the spring.
