Moreover, the feeder is a deep modernization, since almost everything has been improved, from the fishing rod to the equipment itself, which includes the feeder. As a rule, a powerful but flexible rod is used, capable of casting gear very far from the shore.
What is feeder tackle?
A feeder is one of the well-known tools designed for bottom fishing (peaceful fish), using a specially designed feeder rod and a feeder, which also serves as a sinker. The bite indicator in such rods is interchangeable tips of a certain flexibility, designed for various fishing conditions. This nuance can be attributed to the features of feeder fishing. What is still needed for fishing to be considered feeder?
Rod. For feeder fishing, special rods are produced, both telescopic and plug-in. The presence of different flexible tips in the kit allows you to use feeders of different weights. At the same time, instead of feeders, you can install ordinary sinkers, depending on the fishing conditions. Therefore they say:
- picker-quivertypes – for fishing with sinkers;
- feeder quivertips - for fishing with feeders.
In retail outlets you can find rods with lengths from 1.8 to 4.5 m. Depending on the length of the rod, the casting distance also depends. The tips have their own sensitivity and their own test. To avoid confusion during the installation process, they are painted in separate colors.
Coil. Bottom fishing does not require special reel performance, so any spinning reel equipped with a front or rear drag will do. When fishing for carp or carp, especially larger ones, you will need a reel with a baitrunner.
Main line. Since you plan to fish at a considerable distance from the shore, it is better to take a braided fishing line. It does not stretch and is able to quickly transfer bites to the tip of the feeder. In addition, it is stronger and more stable than monofilament fishing line.
Feeder. The feeder, its dimensions and its weight are selected depending on the casting distance, as well as the presence of a current. As for the shape of the feeder, this is not of fundamental importance.
Leash. Monofilament fishing line or fluorocarbon are used as leashes. Recently, fluorocarbon has been used more often because it is invisible to fish in the water. In this case, you should always install leashes whose breaking load is less than the breaking load of the main fishing line.
Hooks. Hooks are selected depending on the type of fish being caught. For example, when fishing for carp, carp hooks are used. Hooks come in both thin and thick wire.
Rod stand. Feeder fishing does not involve constantly holding the rod in your hands, like fishing with a regular float rod. Having thrown the tackle into the water, the rod rests on the stand. You can use a regular wooden flyer, cutting it directly onto the pond.
Fishing. Do-it-yourself feeder tackle.
Fishing using the feeder method
The feeder method involves the use of special tactics and feeders, slightly different from standard river feeder gear. The feeder installation method is more suitable for catching carp, carp, and crucian carp in still water. Unlike standard installations, the leashes here are short, and the nozzle is located directly next to or in the lump of bait itself. The main feature of the method equipment is open feeders, giving the fish direct access to the food at the bottom. Digging through a pile of destroyed lump of bait, the fish finds an attractive bait and eats it. Read more about fishing with a feeder using the method.
Theoretically, the method is a broader concept that also includes tackle with flat feeders, banjos or pellet scoops. They all work on the same principle and are equipped similarly. In our country, it is the flat method that has taken root. The difference between the conventional method and the flat method is only in the feeders. The tactics, technique and equipment features are the same. An article about fishing on a flat feeder.
How to choose a feeder rod?
Depending on where the fish will be caught and what kind of fish will be caught, the feeder rod is selected.
Feeder rod test
This indicator is of serious importance, since it determines how far a feeder with bait of a certain weight will be thrown. In this regard, the feeder rod is divided:
- for ultralight with dough up to 30 g;
- for light ones with dough up to 60 g inclusive;
- medium class with dough from 60 to 80 g;
- for medium heavy with dough from 80 to 100 g;
- for heavy dough with dough from 100 to 120 g;
- for extra-heavy with dough from 120 g and more.
It is not recommended to go beyond the test limits, since extra grams will overload the tip and can lead to its failure. If you use feeders whose weight is less than the test indicator, this will lead to a decrease in the sensitivity of the feeder gear.
Feeder rod length
The longer the rod, the further you will be able to cast the rig. Therefore, when choosing a fishing rod, you should consider how far you will have to cast the tackle. If the reservoir is small, then a long rod is not needed at all. Therefore, you need to pay attention to a rod with a length of 2 to 4 m.
Feeder rod structure
Feeder rods differ not only in test, but also in structure. The structure can be:
- Slow . The blank of this rod bends completely, both when casting and when playing fish.
- Fast . As a rule, in such rods only the upper part is bent. Such rods react very quickly to fish bites and allow you to completely control them when fishing.
- Average _ A similar rod reacts differently to different loads. At low loads, only the upper part works, and when the load increases, the middle part can also be turned on.
Coil selection
There are no special requirements for the reel for feeder gear. At the same time, you need to take into account that you will have to throw heavy feeders over a considerable distance. Therefore, the reel must be reliable and must have a rear or front clutch. In addition, if you plan to catch large fish, then you need a baitrunner to smooth out the jerks of powerful fish.
The size of the reel depends on the thickness of the fishing line and its quantity, or rather its length. As a rule, at least 150 m of fishing line is wound on the reel. When fishing for carp or other large fish in large bodies of water, it may be 150 meters.
Basically, reels with average gear ratios and traction are selected.
The number of bearings in the reel is also important. The best option is 5-6 bearings. The quality of the reel depends on the number of bearings, which is associated with uniform and smooth winding of the fishing line. Although this indicator is more important for completing a spinning rod.
A very important point! The more bearings, the more expensive the reel. Although the number of bearings in a reel for feeder fishing is not of fundamental importance. You can fish with one bearing, which is what many anglers do.
Types of in-line installations
Inline feeder equipment is not a specific installation option, but a different way of fixing the feeder in a sliding variation. By in-line, some anglers often mean the running feeder method, but there are other methods of equipment.
Monofilament line as a base
Inline installation for the feeder on the fishing line is knitted on the monofilament itself, which is wound on a reel. The end of the monofilament is passed through the ring of a carabiner with a strong latch, where the feeder is attached. Then a stopper is put on, this will allow her to move freely. The bead prevents the swivel from engaging the lead with the leash.
The bead acts as a bumper
Then the tap is knitted directly. To do this, leave 20 cm from the end of the fishing line, bend the monofilament in half, and use a knot to make a small loop. The length of the outlet is needed such that the small loop for the leash is 5 cm below the feeder.
Inline feeder installation on fishing line “sports option” (In-Line Sport):
Equipment with outlet
If you correctly make an inline feeder installation with a branch under the feeder, then first the spring drops to the bottom, and then, with a certain delay, the hook with the nozzle. This tackle is convenient to use if you need to catch while falling. An inline with a feeder outlet is excellent for catching roach, white bream, silver bream, and chub.
To assemble the equipment, you first need to prepare an outlet for the feeder:
- Since it must be at least 8 cm in length, you will need a bead with a large hole so that the fishing line folded in half can fit into it.
- A piece of fishing line with a cross section of 0.30 mm and a length of approximately 25 cm is inserted into the bead.
- The monofilament must be folded in half so that the bead is in the center.
- Afterwards, both edges are clamped with hands and twisting is performed.
- A twist of about 20 cm is required. Then a crimp tube is put on the fishing line and moved to a distance of 5 cm from the bead, and then the monofilament is pulled through the carabiner.
- The remaining part of the laid fishing line is passed into the tube so that a small loop comes out. Then it is moved towards the swivel and clamped.
- The antennae are cut off and a branch for the feeder comes out.
- Next, the bead is threaded through the main fishing line, and a small stopper is installed behind it. After in-line it is knitted in the manner described above, only the branch needs to be made 20 cm longer - 35 cm are retreated from the end of the fishing line, laid in half, and a knot is knitted. This way you can get a loop. Then a twist is made, secured with a knot, and the excess is cut off.
Inline feeder installation with outlet for the feeder (Running Feeder Rig):
Equipment for the flat method
This tackle is used for fishing both in small currents and in ponds with a muddy bottom, since the feeder has a flat and wide weighted base. Due to this, it does not deepen, unlike other springs.
To make this in-line feeder installation, you will need a piece of fishing line approximately 60 cm with a cross-section of 0.38 mm. One end of the monofilament is tied to the swivel, where the leash with a hook will then be located.
Afterwards, a bead is passed through the fishing line and pulled to the swivel - the bead itself must be slightly larger than the inner tube of the feeder. The fishing line is passed into the hole of the spring, from the top of which you need to retreat 50 cm and make a loop - the main fishing line will be attached here. When using this rig, the leader size required is approximately 20 cm.
Installation using the flat method
Carp montage
To make inline tackle for carp fishing, you need to attach a swivel to the fishing line, and then install a blind rubber stop. You need to make sure that it does not deform the assembly where the swivel is located. Then the fishing line must be threaded into the hole in the “method” feeder, measure 20 cm and make a loop to secure it to the main fishing line.
The leash is knitted from monofilament or carp leash material. It is this part of the equipment that is most subject to abrasion when fishing. The fish often goes into snags and can break the line on a shell rock, so the leash of the tackle must withstand all this. The leash is made approximately 15 cm.
Feedergam on-line
If you use a cord as the main fishing line, the equipment will be very rigid, since the braid has almost no stretch. If a fisherman installs thin leashes, then there is a huge probability of them breaking when fishing for a trophy specimen. Feeder rubber allows you to avoid this.
There are the following ways to use feedergam:
- a long piece instead of a twist;
- a small insert between the cord and the leading material - on the anti-twist;
- flat feeders with built-in shock absorber;
- a rigid feeder along which the feeder moves - as a continuation of the main fishing line.
Inline feeder installation with feedergam
The characteristics of rubber and options for its use must be selected taking into account specific fishing conditions. It is recommended to have several types of feedergam with you at the same time in order to promptly replace the tackle on the feeder.
Installation of an inline feeder on a braided line - detailed video of equipment assembly:
In-line on a cord with feedergam
To fix the rubber, a loop of approximately 20 cm is knitted on the cord using a knot. An elastic outlet is attached to it using a hole in the bead. This shock absorber helps dampen the jerking of the fish on the braid. Then a swivel with a carabiner is attached to the cord to secure the spring.
The bead is installed on one of the loops of the rubber outlet, the length of which is made such that the loop for the leash is located 17 cm below the feeder.
Line, leashes and hooks for feeder
Monofilament line or braided line (cord). The most preferable option is braided fishing line, especially if fishing is carried out at a distance of 70-100 meters. In addition to the fact that it has a greater tensile strength and is more wear-resistant, it also does not stretch. This makes the tackle much more sensitive compared to using monofilament fishing line, unless, of course, it is a cheap Chinese fake.
At fishing distances up to 20 or 30 meters, monofilament fishing line is suitable. Therefore, under such fishing conditions, as well as when fishing in still water, you can safely use monofilament fishing line and not pay extra money.
Line for leashes. As a rule, monofilament fishing line is used to make leashes. Its thickness is determined depending on the weight of the fish. When fishing for crucian carp, for example, or roach, a leash with a diameter of 0.1-0.12 mm is sufficient. When fishing for bream, where a medium-sized specimen can bite, you can install a leash 0.2 mm thick, with a main line thickness of 0.25-0.35 mm.
Recently, fluorocarbon has been used as a leader material. It is ideal for this because it is invisible in water, although its characteristics are somewhat inferior to monofilament fishing line. But if you take into account that it is not noticeable to the fish, then you can install a leash of a larger diameter.
Feeder hooks. As a rule, feeder tackle is equipped with the most common hooks. At the same time, they are selected in size, depending on the bait used and the size of the fish. The main thing is that it fits freely in the fish’s mouth. At the same time, you need to take into account that each type of fish has its own mouth size.
Line and cord
For fishing with a range of 50 to 70 meters, a braided cord is usually used, which consists of 4-8 strands (polyester or reinforced) with a thickness of 0.1-0.14 mm. Due to its high wear resistance, the cord is not subject to stretching, which affects the sensitivity of the rod - it increases.
Fishing, at a distance of 20 to 30 meters from the shore, occurs using monofilament, the thickness of which is 0.18-0.28 mm. For fishing in calm water, monofilament is also relevant.
Feeder feeder
Depending on the nature of the bottom of the reservoir, you have to decide what to use - a feeder or a streamlined weight. if the bottom is muddy or overgrown with grass, then the feeder can simply drown in mud or grass and there will be zero use from it. In such cases, a regular sinker is installed, and the fishing point is fed in a different way. For example, if the fishing point is not far from the shore, then the bait can be rolled into balls and thrown by hand.
Stand
Feeder fishing requires the presence of a stand to set the rod at a certain angle, for constant control over its tip. The following can be used as stands:
- Wooden flyers . They are very affordable and simple.
- Butt holders . Not very comfortable, especially in the presence of wind.
- Factory racks made of metal (like wooden flyers). They are light in weight and can be adjusted in height. They are widely used by fishermen, since not all bodies of water can cut a wooden flyer.
- Rod-pods . This is expensive, and therefore not every angler can afford such a stand. It can accommodate 3-4 fishing rods at the same time, which is very convenient.
Feeder installations
Types of feeder equipment
There are several types of feeder equipment, differing from each other:
- According to the fastening of the tip: blind or sliding.
- By type of feeder: open or closed.
- According to the placement of the leash: below or above the feeder.
Paternoster
This is the most common and simplest version of feeder equipment. In this rig, the leash is placed below the feeder. To get a “paternoster”, it is enough to form two loops on the main fishing line. A smaller loop is knitted at the end of the main line. A leash with a hook is later attached to it. The second loop, larger in size, is formed at a distance of 25-30 cm from the first. A feeder is attached to it. The leash is fastened according to the “loop to loop” principle, and another method can be used to fasten the feeder, using swivels and latches, fasteners.
Symmetrical and asymmetrical loop
This type of equipment allows you to attach the feeder using a sliding method. In this rig, the feeder is also located above the leash. Sliding installation is done like this: take a piece of fishing line about 1 meter long and fold it in half so that one end is 15-20 cm longer than the other.
At the end of the fishing line, folded in half, a small loop is knitted, to which the leash will later be attached. After this, the fishing line is tightly twisted and, after 5-10 turns, a surgical knot is tied. A swivel with a clasp is attached to a long piece of fishing line to secure the feeder. After this, the ends of the fishing line are tied in such a way that the shoulders of the large loop along which the feeder will slide are the same. As a result, you get a rig that is called symmetrical. At the opposite end from the leash, it is necessary to form another loop in order to connect the equipment to the main fishing line.
An asymmetrical loop is knitted in a similar way, but with the difference that the loop along which the feeder slides must have arms of different lengths. In this case, the feeder should be attached to a longer arm.
Anti-twist tube
The equipment is based on a sliding installation with a feeder, which is connected to an anti-twist tube. The tube is put on the main line, and at the bottom and top of the tube, on the main line there are restrictive rings. They limit the free movement of the tube to which the leash is attached.
"Harvester"
This equipment option also involves the use of an anti-twist tube, but for attaching the feeder.
"Inline"
This is a very simple rig, but similar to a sliding feeder rig. The only difference is that the feeder is attached to the main line. The sliding of the feeder along the main line is limited by 2 stoppers located at the top and bottom of the feeder. A leash with a hook is attached to the end of the main line.
"Helicopter"
This equipment, where the feeder is firmly attached to the end of the main fishing line, and the leash moves along the fishing line. The same 2 stoppers limit the slipping of the leash. A swivel with a latch is mounted on the leash. There are two stoppers installed on the main line: 1 at a distance of 25-30 cm from the feeder, and the other stopper can be installed at any distance. The main thing is that the leash rotates freely around the fishing line. The helicopter rig is suitable for fishing on rivers with a current.
How to assemble feeder equipment, step-by-step instructions:
- The rod is assembled and the tip is installed. All rings must be on the same line.
- The reel is installed on the reel seat.
- The fishing line is wound onto the reel, after which it is passed through all the rings.
- A shock leader must be attached to the end of the fishing line if heavy feeders are used.
- Equipment is attached to the shock leader, which is selected for specific fishing conditions.
After such actions, we can say that the feeder tackle is ready for use.
Best HD Feeder Montages
Feeder accessories, installations
Among fishermen, the best mounts for a feeder are:
"Symmetrical loop"
A simple self-cutting feeder rig has a sensitive loop mechanism and is effective when fishing in calm waters.
"Asymmetrical loop"
This is also a self-hooking tackle; it is often used when fishing in strong currents. The lack of symmetry prevents the leash from twisting. Therefore, it is used more frequently than the “symmetrical loop”, being a more advanced model.
"In-Line"
Fans of hunting carp or other types of white fish are well aware of this equipment. The advantages are simplicity and, at the same time, efficiency. The peculiarity is the sliding sinker, which is mounted taking into account the possibility of its easy replacement with a small “Method” type feeder. This technique is used mainly in stagnant waters.
"Method"
Similar to the classic “Pacifier”, both methods use feeders with similar characteristics. Viscous bait easily masks the hooks located in the feeder, so the fishing techniques are similar.
"Paternoster"
This equipment is suitable for those who like to fish in muddy waters. She has no equal here. Even if the feeder is partially immersed in a layer of silt, the equipment regularly signals bites. In addition, during casting, the leash does not overlap, because the feeder is attached by a twist to the main line.
"Helicopter"
The tackle is self-cutting and is usually used when fishing over long distances. Often used for feeder fishing for crucian carp, when the reservoir has silty soil.
"Harvester"
Tackle with a sliding feeder. During installation, tubes with anti-twist bars are used, and feeders are attached to them. Then the system is attached to a loop, the length of which is 10-15 cm. Installation allows you to fish in reservoirs with a relief shape of the bottom.
How to make catchable feeder gear?
The catchability of feeder gear depends on factors such as the correct choice of equipment, which would take into account all the characteristics of both the reservoir itself and the gear as a whole.
Feeder tackle for bream fishing
First you need to find a catchable place where bream can be found. If fishing is carried out on the river, then you can use heavy feeders weighing up to 100 grams. If it is a pond with standing water, then the weight of the feeder may be less. But at the same time, you should not forget that you cannot throw a light feeder far.
For catching bream, a rod with a length of 3 to 4 meters and a weight of 100-120 grams is suitable. The leash can have a diameter of about 0.18 mm. Hooks are selected in such a way as to use baits such as worms, pearl barley, peas and corn.
Tools such as “paternoster”, “asymmetrical loop”, “symmetrical loop”, anti-twist tube and others are suitable.
Feeder tackle for carp
When configuring feeder equipment for carp fishing, you should take into account the fact that this is a fairly strong fish that can damage both the rod and the reel, not to mention the equipment breaking.
Basically, they choose a rod about 4 meters long and install a reel on it, size 5000-6000, no less. A special carp leash can be used, as can hooks. The thickness of the leash made of monofilament fishing line must be at least 0.25 mm. The thickness of the main line is 0.35-0.4 mm.
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.
