The Tyrolean stick is a very promising direction in fishing for grayling with a spinning rod, which allows you to effectively fish difficult but potentially catchy areas of the reservoir. This method has been known for a long time and is practiced by a large number of fishermen, and its effectiveness has been proven by good and stable catches.
The Tyrolean stick is to some extent similar to fishing with a sbirulino float, somewhat similar to a drop shot, but still it is an independent direction, which has its own characteristics, subtleties and nuances, which will be discussed below.
What is a Tyrolean stick?
Tyrol is an indispensable fishing device that absolutely any angler must have; it is used for slow fishing in lakes and rivers with a bottom full of algae and stones. It is used only in those reservoirs where other gear can get tangled in something, because when using it, the risk of getting caught on something is minimal.
This device is basically made of a plastic tube that is hollow inside. On one end there is a weight, and on the other end there is a hole for the fishing line. When cast into the water, it becomes in a standing position and helps keep the bait right near the bottom of the reservoir. It is important that the walls of the tube are not very thick, otherwise the weight of this device may increase.
The scope of use of the Tyrolean stick is very large:
- For fishing with live fish
- Along with jigs and flies
- Together with a floating wobbler
- Together with foam rubber and silicone baits
The weight of this device ranges from ten to seventy grams and should depend on the depth of the water pool, as well as on the speed of its flow.
Advantages
- Almost does not cling to pebbles, algae and various debris at the depth of a river or lake.
- Its versatility allows the Tyrolean stick to be used in conjunction with twisters, vibrating tails and turntables
- Even with light bait, long casting is guaranteed
- Extremely easy installation and wiring
- Possibility of self-production
- Low cost
Flaws
There is only one significant drawback - if a hook does occur, then the Tyrol along with the spinner will go as a gift to the waterman
What kind of gear is this?
This is a hollow plastic stick. A weight is attached to one end of this tube, and the other end is sealed. The weight is attached in such a way that no water gets into the stick. The tube that is used must have a minimum weight.
The Tyrolean stick is widespread among fishermen, who also use:
- Karaling rig.
- Drop shot.
- Retractable leash.
How to use the Tyrolean stick?
Installation of the Tyrolean stick
Tyrol is mainly used as a sinker at the end, or as equipment when fishing with a spinning rod.
- In method 1, a small number of leashes with hooks are tied in front of the stick. In this case, the bait should also be hooks that are not very heavy, such as bloodworms or a worm. Thanks to this approach, you can catch a large number of perch and various white fish.
- In the second case, the tyrol is used when using drop-shots, “retractable leads” and spaced rigs. This modification will reduce the number of snags when fishing on a dirty and rocky bottom, and will also help with fishing in the current.
- Predatory fish species are well caught with the Tyrolean stick.
Fishing with a Tyrolean stick
This tackle provides casting range when using light baits, and also protects against snags. In addition, the large weight of this device allows you to keep the bait at a short distance from the bottom, which is very important in the autumn when catching large fish.
It is used both across and against the current. In the first option, the stick is thrown to the end of the current, and then the line is periodically pulled in with short stops of 20 seconds. During the pause, the fish swims up to the bait and begins to absorb it. Also, the winding speed should not exceed 1 m/s.
Using a Tyrolean stick across the current gives a smaller catch, so this method is less common. However, under certain conditions it can bring comparatively greater effectiveness. Cross-fishing will allow you to avoid frequent re-lining of the fishing line, since the equipment is carried away by the current. You just need to control the tension of the fishing line.
Features of fishing with a Tyrolean stick
The key difference between this gear is that any method of its installation requires slow, leisurely wiring. This means that the Tyrolean stick should move slowly along the bottom with the line twitching.
- Otherwise, all the benefits of using tyroles are lost.
How to catch
Fishing with a Tyrolean stick increases the casting of small baits over long distances
, in addition, it makes it possible not to get caught on a rocky or uneven bottom.
In addition, it also allows you to carry bait at a considerable depth
, this is very important in the autumn. Since at this time, carnivorous fish live only at depth and are almost not interested in large-sized baits.
In case of throwing gear downstream
, perform broaches with reeling, picking up the fishing line. Do not forget about breaks between stretches, about 15 seconds. During this, the fish will notice the bait, swim up to it and begin to attack.
But against the tide
This tackle is not used often, because it brings less results. But in some cases it can be beneficial. Transverse wiring makes it possible not to perform frequent windings, due to the fact that the current itself begins to destroy the equipment. In this case, you just need to control the tension of our fishing line, make sure that it does not weaken, and monitor the bite.
How to make a Tyrolean stick with your own hands?
Making tyroli yourself will not steal much of your time. For this we need:
- A hollow plastic tube, twenty centimeters long
- Weight, to fit the hole in the tube. A bolt or lead can serve as a weight
- Waterproof glue
- Swivel with latch
Progress:
- Firmly glue the weight to the first side of the tube
- Heat the end of the second side until soft, and then compress it with pliers
- We make a hole on the second side and insert a swivel
All! That's it, the tackle is ready!
What kind of fish is better to catch with a Tyrolean stick?
Equipment for grayling
- Before fishing for grayling, it will be important to choose a body of water in which this fish is actually found. After all, this is a rare fish for the middle zone, but there is a lot of it closer to the north and beyond the Ural Mountains. Grayling is found in shallow rivers with strong currents and rocky bottoms. And to be even more precise, at the place of transition from depth to shallows. In this case, the bait is thrown to the opposite bank of the river.
- In cold weather, this fish is found only in strong currents. It is also worth periodically lubricating the fishing line and reel to prevent ice from building up on them.
In the case of grayling, uniform wiring will be more effective. Sometimes this fish reacts to the classic behavior of the bait, synchronous with the movement of water in the reservoir. But there are times when in order to get a fish to bite it is worth using provocative and spontaneous movements of the bait, and it is in this case that you will need a tirol.
Even when stopped, the stick will vibrate due to the flow of water. This will be a big plus when fishing for grayling.
If fishing is carried out at not very great depths, where the water is clean and clear. In this case, you can see where the grayling is swimming and you can throw the bait right next to it. Most likely, the fish will quickly react and grab the bait.
Tyrol can be used absolutely at any time of the year. The main thing to remember is that the fish will not react to a stationary and passive bait.
Experienced fishermen say that the grayling bite is mainly observed far from the shore. This means that you should not make liner close to the shore, as this is simply pointless and extremely ineffective.
Reviews from experienced fishermen
Over my twenty years of experience I have used a large number of fishing devices, among them there is also a Tyrolean. I tried both store-bought and homemade versions, which by the way I made with my own hands. To be honest, I didn’t notice much of a difference, not in a store-bought product, not in a homemade product. If you do everything correctly and according to the instructions, then there should be no complaints. Of course, this tackle allows you to find a more effective approach to different types of fish. For example, grayling bites only when this gear is used. This is an effective device, nothing more to say.
Grade:
Michael
I have used the Tyrolean stick a large number of times. Mainly when I fished in reservoirs with a bottom filled with various algae, stones, and also just garbage thrown out by people. In this regard, Tyrol helps a lot. Grade:
Vitaly
I try to use this kind of gear when I’m on bodies of water where it’s easy to get caught on something. In other cases, this product is not needed. In my opinion. Grade:
Joseph
I can’t say that I used this device a lot. But even in these cases it showed itself only from its best side. By the way, I used a homemade version. Grade:
Vadim
When I first learned about it, I decided to make a homemade version, which, by the way, turned out not to be the worst and lasted for quite a long time. In some cases, it is simply impossible to fish without such a device. Although I did have one negative moment with the Tyrolean stick, when it got caught. But such cases are very rare.
Grade:
Alexander
Tyrolean is simply irreplaceable when you are fishing for predatory fish species. Another advantage is that it has a fairly low cost in fishing stores. However, for even greater savings, you can build it yourself. Grade:
Maksim
The Tyrolean stick is a necessary element in every angler’s inventory. With all this, you can make it yourself without spending a lot of money and time. Happy fishing!
Fishing Features
There is one very unpleasant feature of fishing with a Tyrolean stick: no matter what type of installation, no matter what type of equipment is made, with fast wiring its advantages instantly disappear. The fact is that the fish begin to fuss and be afraid of the stick and stop swimming towards it, so the fishing begins to fade away.
For those who don’t know, retrieving is dragging the tip of a rod with bait along the bottom; it is done slowly, carefully and slowly so as not to spook the fish.
Advantages and disadvantages
Speaking about the advantages of fishing specifically with a Tyrolean stick, one important advantage should be noted - it simulates the movement of fish. When the bait is placed on the hook, thanks to the stick, it can be controlled as if it were a fish. The movements are smooth, and it does not crawl along the bottom, but maneuvers through the water.
Also, the advantages of its use include:
How to catch more fish?
I have been active fishing for quite some time and have found many ways to improve the bite. And here are the most effective:
- Bite activator. Attracts fish in cold and warm water with the help of pheromones included in the composition and stimulates its appetite. It’s a pity that Rosprirodnadzor wants to impose a ban on its sale.
- More sensitive gear. Reviews and instructions for other types of gear can be found on the pages of my website.
- Lures using pheromones.
You can get the rest of the secrets of successful fishing for free by reading our other articles on the site.
- light weight, which makes it possible to cast a fishing rod far beyond the shore, even if you use a very light wobbler;
- low probability of snags when providing wiring;
- absence of tangling, as well as the presence of overlaps, which greatly simplifies the fishing process.
There are very few disadvantages, among them:
- limited in size, since it is not always possible to make a Tyrolean stick of the size required;
- unmasking, it is too visible in reservoirs, and the fish, seeing it, do not always bite the bait, but rather get scared.
Bait
Before you go fishing, the question always arises: what kind of bait is best to take? You should not always rely only on worms; you should also not forget that each fish requires a special approach.
Here are the most popular types of baits and a list of fish that prefer them:
- worms;
This is the most popular type of bait. Probably because they are easy to get both yourself and in the store, and many fish easily bite on them. They are a kind of universal bait.
Fish that prefer worms include mainly carp species (roach, bream, bream, crucian carp, tench), as well as catfish and eel.
maggot;
This is not the most pleasant profit, but one of its main advantages is that it is absolutely unpretentious in storage conditions.
Fish that prefer maggots are roach, bream, bream and crucian carp.
- dragonfly larvae;
Few people know that dragonfly larvae play an important role in the biofauna of water bodies, and that they are very significant in the diet of fish.
They are preferred by roaches, as well as the entire cyprinid family.
- bread;
The accessibility and simplicity of this bait is extremely popular among novice fishermen.
White fish, crucian carp and roach prefer bread.
- crayfish;
Crayfish meat is loved by many fish that live at great depths, these include: catfish, ide, chub.
- hemp seeds.
Despite their rare use, hemp seeds can be called the best bait for roaches. The similarity to the zebra mussel shell, which this fish loves, and the smell of hemp oil make this bait very effective.
