How to select feeder elements
At its core, a feeder is an improved donkey, and each component of the tackle plays an important role. First of all, you need to choose a feeder rod. Nowadays there are fishing rods for every taste on sale. Alternatively, you can use a spinning rod that has the appropriate parameters.
To lay the cord (fishing line) of the required length, you should take care of the appropriate reel. But a reel is needed not only for storing fishing line or cord. It is actively used when landing fish. The most suitable are spinning reels. If there is a possibility of catching large fish (carp, catfish, etc.), then it is necessary to install a powerful model.
Which is better, cord or fishing line? Without a doubt, a cord is preferable. Its only drawback is the high price. But it is worth noting that with a fishing line 0.20 mm thick it was possible to bring fish weighing more than 8 kg ashore.
It is also important to choose a feeder for the feeder that will best suit the fishing conditions. It remains to figure out how to tie the feeder to the feeder . Popular feeder equipment includes:
• Paternoster (Gardner's loop); • Asymmetrical loop; • Equipment with a sliding feeder.
It should be taken into account that a piece of the main cord (fishing line) is used to install the equipment. A double swivel is used to attach to the main cord (line). This makes it possible to quickly replace equipment during fishing. Regardless of the type of equipment chosen, the hooks are tied on leashes whose thickness is 10% less than the main cord (fishing line).
Paternoster (Gardner loop) for feeder
Attaching the feeder to the feeder in this way is widespread. Some fishermen do not even suspect that their equipment bears this name.
Installation of the paternoster is carried out in the following sequence: 1. On a piece of cord (line) 0.7-1.0 m long, a loop is formed at one end for tying the leash. 2. The carabiner for attaching the feeder is wound. 3. At a distance of 20-30 cm from the place where the leash is attached, a loop is created, inside which there should be a carabiner. To form a loop, the cord (line) is folded in half and a double knot is tied at the base. 4. The feeder is attached to a carabiner, and a swivel is attached to the free end. In the presented video you can see how to create a paternoster for a feeder in a few minutes.
How to fish with a donka with a feeder?
In order for your fishing to be effective, you should know some fishing rules:
Options for a donkey with a feeder
If you lack excitement in life, then extreme fishing in reservoirs with strong currents will be to your liking. In this case, the most suitable equipment would be a feeder with a donk and a feeder. It can be used at great depths, in strong currents and when hunting for trophy predators.
The following models are distinguished:
- feeder trap;
- cylindrical;
- cone shape;
- and with a flat lid.
The area for fishing in the coastal zone is chosen away from vegetation. At the beginning of fishing, it is recommended to cast as often as possible to ensure the required amount of complementary food.
Feeders for various fishing conditions
Even if there is only bread left at hand, it means that the donut with the feeder can be fully charged. But, to better attract fish, it is advisable to make the food slightly dusty and cloudy, with large, nourishing particles so that the carp is interested, and also so that the composition is washed out in 15 - 20 minutes. If you add too much water when kneading and end up with a sticky lump, then it won’t do much good. It’s even worse if there is not enough water, and all the food will scatter when immersed….
By equipping a regular telescopic spinning rod with a feeder, you can successfully catch carp fish. Donk fishing with a feeder is increasingly popular due to its extreme simplicity and high catchability. Making it yourself is not at all difficult. Here, a cheap spinning telescope provides accurate long-distance casting and soft landing of fish.
Which spinning rod to choose for donkey
The feeder with food weighs more than 100 grams, and sometimes as much as 200 grams. To cast it confidently, you need to choose a spinning rod with the appropriate weight - 150 - 200 grams, which is usually indicated on the rod itself, and with a soft action that bends from the butt. Such a stick throws something heavy better and compensates for all the jerks of the fish on a thin line. There are plenty of similar inexpensive but powerful carp fish on the shelves of markets and stores; there is plenty to choose from.
Suitable length is 2.5 – 3.2 meters. As a rule, models are longer or significantly more expensive, or have poor throwing qualities and weight, so they will not provide an advantage in range. The reel will fit almost any inertia-free “meat grinder” of decent size (4000), more powerful. Its quality does not play a special role, since the line is thick and casts are rare.
Equipment and installation
It is better to use a relatively thinner fishing line - 0.25 mm, this will have less sail. But you will need a shock leader (a piece of thick fishing line) with a diameter of 0.4 mm and a length of 7 - 8 meters, since the thrown load is quite substantial. The shock leader is connected to the main line with a simple figure eight, the accuracy of the knot means a lot, it should easily pass through the rings. At the end, a carabiner is tied to which you can attach any equipment (feeder), as well as a swivel to prevent the line from twisting.
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Popular equipment for donkeys for spinning:
What baits are used
Even if there is only bread left at hand, it means that the donut with the feeder can be fully charged. But, to better attract fish, it is advisable to make the food slightly dusty and cloudy, with large, nourishing particles so that the carp is interested, and also so that the composition is washed out in 15 - 20 minutes. If you add too much water when kneading and end up with a sticky lump, then it won’t do much good. It’s even worse if there is not enough water, and all the food will scatter when immersed….
Approximate composition for carp: – feeder bait – 0.5, breadcrumbs – 0.3, canned corn – 0.1, boiled millet – 0.1, milk powder – a little. Or homemade composition - breadcrumbs - 0.3, ground gingerbread - 0.3, ground corn cake (seeds) - 0.1, corn and pearl barley - 0.2, wheat bran - 0.1, milk powder.
Top baits for donkey with feeder
- Red dung worm on a 20–30 cm inline leash with a sliding flat feeder. It is usually effective when the bite is strong and the small fish do not have time to eat.
- Canned corn on a hook, 3 - 4 pcs. A pair of hooks embedded in the food is used - the carp version.
- Lard on a hook with a free tip embedded in food is best for crucian carp in cold water.
- Small boilies, pelts, granules, corn on a hair next to the feeder are a good option when there is a school of carp or large crucian carp.
- Maggots, 3 to 4 pieces each, on a sliding rig, but this river version is more suitable for leash and roach, as it is quickly destroyed by small fish...
- Polystyrene foam on short leashes, floating above the food, is usually used with various flat feeders, and is significantly effective for small and medium-sized fish in reservoirs without a current.
How to fish with spinning rods and a feeder
It is advisable to prepare 3 – 5 identical gear. How much will be used for fishing depends on the bite and the ability to serve. With a good bite and feeding one point with precise casts, perhaps one tackle will be enough.
The bottom fishing rod is quite simple to make. It will look like a skein of working line on a reel.
A feeder is a feeder that attracts the attention of fish. Outwardly, it is similar to a spinning rod, but is slightly longer and contains more rings.
With the help of such gear you can catch a very diverse catch: roach, bleak, bream and other species.
The bottom feeder fishing rod consists of:
- Rod. It can be of different types and different lengths. According to their flexibility, they are divided into:
- A rod with a slow action, here the tackle smoothly bends from the handle;
- A rod with a medium action, here the tackle bends from the middle of the rod;
- A rod with a fast action , here the tackle is bent at the end of the rod.
If the current is strong, it is recommended to use a heavier feeder weighing up to 120 grams. In calm water it is better to use a feeder weighing approximately 60 grams.
What else you should pay attention to:
- Number of bearings. There should be four or more.
- Metal parts. The more there are, the better. The spool should consist of a minimum of metal.
- Spool. It should hold all the fishing line, and its size should be 3000.
- Availability of a baitrunner. Only necessary when fishing for carp.
Asymmetric feeder loop
The asymmetrical loop for the feeder also deserves attention. This equipment is characterized by high sensitivity. The feeder tackle is aimed at self-hooking fish, and when using an asymmetrical loop, timely hooking is possible after the start of the bite.
To install the asymmetrical loop equipment, you will need 1.00-1.50 m of cord (fishing line), a carabiner for attaching the feeder or a sliding feeder with a longitudinal hole. Installation sequence:
1. A carabiner for attaching the feeder or a sliding feeder is attached to the selected piece of cord (fishing line). 2. A loop is formed. The length of the loop is selected at the request of the fisherman. 3. On the loop folded in half, select a place for attaching the leash. Typically, this is half a folded loop, but other options are not excluded. 4. It is important to secure the leash so that it does not move to either side. You can use beads as a stopper, but it is more advisable to use a hanging loop knot. 5. For attachment to the main cord (line), a double swivel is tied. The video shows an accessible installation of the asymmetrical hinge equipment.
Collecting donkey from a spinning rod
How to properly make a donk with a feeder? You just need to assemble the fishing rod correctly, and then the fisherman will receive the treasured catch.
Further donkey equipment depends on the type of rod:
- Donka from a telescopic spinning rod. You should spread the rod. At this time, the centers of the rings are on the same line.
- Donka from a plug rod. In this case, attention should be paid to the joints. They must be cleaned of dirt so as not to damage the form.
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Equipping this or that rod is quite simple.
How to assemble a donka? We assemble the donka as follows: put the reel, wind the fishing line, attach the weight, leash, hook and feeder.
When using gear, you need to consider the following points:
Sliding feeder feeder
Equipment with a sliding feeder for attracting fish is in no way inferior to other methods of attaching a feeder to a feeder. All commercially available feeder models are suitable for installation. Installation of equipment with a sliding feeder is completed within a few minutes. The equipment, sliding feeder for the feeder, is assembled in the following order:
1. On the selected piece of cord (fishing line), select the distance for free movement of the feeder. It is mandatory to attach a leash and tie the equipment to the main fishing line. 2. The stopper is fixed. They can serve as a bead or pellet of the appropriate diameter. 3. String a feeder or a carabiner to secure it. 4. A second stopper is installed to limit the movement of the feeder. 5. A leash is attached at one end, and a swivel for attaching to the main fishing line at the other. 6. To increase the weight of the feeder filled with bait, tie a sinker in accordance with the test of the rod. In the presented video, you can see how to quickly install equipment with a sliding feeder for the feeder.
Fishing with a feeder, during the entire period of open water, can please you with trophy catches. The main thing is to properly equip the feeder, as well as use complementary foods, baits and attachments for a specific type of fish.