Experienced spinning fishers use various devices invented by the Americans to catch predatory fish . One of the most popular is the Texas equipment, which was first used in the US state of the same name. In our country, in the open water season, perch, pike perch, and pike are well caught on it. Texas equipment is universal. It almost never clings to algae and driftwood.
Texas rig device
This device for fishing is extremely simple. Its components: sinker (usually in the form of a bullet), offset hook,
silicone bait, beads. Thanks to its device, Texas equipment is very reliable, because it is very difficult to lose even in heavily overgrown ponds. This is due to the streamlined shape of the sinker, as well as the presence of beads between it and the hook. Despite the fact that there are many ready-made snap-ins of this type on sale, they can be made independently. The sinker is made of steel, lead, brass. The bait can be of various shapes and colors. Most often these are “worms”, “vibration tails”, rounded “twisters”. The size of the bait depends on the activity of the fish. With a good bite, you can use the largest ones, and with a bad bite - smaller ones. The color of the bait is determined by the characteristics of the reservoir and the type of fish.
Beads (one or two), located between the hook and sinker, play an important role. So, when jerking, they hit the metal, and the sounds they make attract fish. When the Texas equipment is made, the beads are strung directly on the main fishing line, after which an offset hook is tied to it and the bait is mounted. The beads are made of special plastic, which makes a very attractive sound for the fish.
Texas fishing
This device is used for catching predatory fish in thickets of grass and water lilies, snag, and algae. The principle of fishing is very simple. After casting, the tackle lifts the rod so that the bait sinks vertically to the bottom of the reservoir, and the angler can control the fishing line. Then the rod lowers and pulls up. The angle at which the rod is set is at “1 hour” (a reference on the dial), then it is returned at “3 hours”. The fishing technique described above is considered the main one. You can still post more aggressively, in sharp jerks, raising the bait and then lowering it to the bottom.
Pike fishing
Fishermen know that predatory fish most often hide in thickets and snag. Homemade Texas pike fishing gear is a great alternative to other fishing gear. To catch large specimens, experienced anglers mount a sinker on a metal leash (for example, from a guitar string of 0.013-0.014 inches). It should protrude in front of the bait by 20-30 cm. Although this somewhat complicates the design, this action strengthens the
tackle. To catch pike, you can use YUM silicone lures and loops to assemble RAPALA equipment. Carefully select the hooks. They must be very durable. The equipment is attached to the main fishing line without carabiners or clasps, as they often cause
large fish to gather
. Pikes prefer ribbed and voluminous lures, for example, double-tailed twisters. This fish is perfectly caught when posting in sharp jerks with long stops, when the Texas equipment very slowly sinks to the bottom.