With the invention of feeder gear, the number of types of its installation is constantly growing. Today, there are about 20 different equipment adapted to different fishing conditions. There is no special need to study all erections for mastering the feeder intended for catching bream. It is enough to comprehend several basic options, and then adapt the tackle at your discretion.
Types of feeder accessories
Of the total number of existing feeder accessories, the most popular are:
- paternoster (Gardner snap);
- symmetrical loop;
- asymmetric (asymmetric) loop ;
- "method";
- "helicopter";
- "Harvester";
- inline;
- snap-in tooling
Each of these structures is not an improved version of a particular one, but is intended for various types of fishing. For example, a paternoster, a symmetric, asymmetric loop, and a “helicopter” are montages that provide a high probability of self-trimming of fish. Inline with an animal bait feeder proved to be quite good when fishing on a seagrassed bottom. "Method" - the best installation for fishing for carp fish on a flat bottom. The anti-twist tube works perfectly on a muddy bottom and eliminates the twisting of gear even with a strong current.
At the very beginning of acquaintance with feeder snap-ins, it is worth mastering Gardner's paternoster. How to knit this design, as well as several of its main variations for different fishing conditions, can be found in the article.
Paternoster
One of the fundamental and most popular feeder mountings is the Paternoster snap, or Steve Gardner's loop. This is the simplest and most famous construction used by fishermen around the world to catch representatives of the cyprinid family, including bream. The word "paternoster" is translated from Latin as "Our Father." It is not known exactly why this rig got such a name, but most likely due to its prevalence and minimalism.
Of all the existing feeder montages , it is the paternoster that is considered the most catchy. How to knit such an effective tackle - every feeder, even a beginner, knows thoroughly, but each of them adapts it to himself, making certain changes to the design. The secret to catching the Gardner loop is mainly in self-biting fish. Even if the fisherman did not have time to make a cut in time, in most cases the fish will no longer get off the hook due to the construction of gear and cargo.
Paternoster, like many other montages, is designed for fishing from the bottom. Today it is the best rigging feeder for bream, carp, crucian carp and other bottom fish.
Paternoster Benefits
In addition to popularity, it is distinguished from other types of installation:
- quick and easy way to knit;
- high sensitivity gear;
- the ability to mount gear at the fishing spot;
- high probability of self-biting fish;
- good fishing efficiency on muddy or uneven bottoms;
- upgrade opportunity
- No additional funds are required for the Gardner loop. It is mounted from the main fishing line (monophilic or braided). Due to this, the sensitivity of the gear is not lost, since the loop is just a lateral retraction of the main gear for attaching the feeder.
Paternoster Design
The paternoster equipment for the feeder consists of the following elements:
- the main fishing line wound on a fishing rod;
- hook leash;
- loop for attaching the feeder;
- loop fastener;
- swivel for attaching the feeder;
- feeding trough;
- paternoster lead
- loop-to-loop connection to tie the leash to the main fishing line.
To properly equip the feeder, you will need monofilament or braided fishing line with a cross section of 0.15-0.3 mm, depending on the size and weight of the intended catch. It is better to make a leash of monofilament with a diameter of 0.08-0.15 mm and a length of 20-30 cm.
The type of feeder is selected based on the conditions of fishing and the fish that is supposed to be caught. For strong currents, metal triangular or square models must be used. For fishing in stagnant water, especially on a overgrown or muddy bottom, it is better to use plastic cylindrical feeders. You can not use the swivel for attaching them to the main fishing line, but in this case there will be a chance of twisting the gear. Some anglers also use a “turntable” to attach the leash, however, an excess construction, especially made of iron, will make equipment less sensitive.
Paternoster: how to knit correctly
First, a loop is formed at the end of the main fishing line with a triple knot. A leash with a previously attached hook will subsequently be attached to it . When tightening any knot on a fishing line, monophilic or braided, it is necessarily wetted with water - this will prevent a violation of its structure.
At a distance of 15-25 cm from the leash, another one is knitted in the same way. Its size should be such that a feeder can freely pass into it along its entire length. Usually, the paternoster loop is 10-15 cm in diameter. This size allows the standard feeder not to get entangled or cling to gear. The lead is tied to the main fishing line using the loop in loop method. To do this, the leash is threaded into the end loop of the tackle, wraps around it and forms into another loop. Thus, a kind of "eight" is obtained, providing a reliable connection without deformation of the fishing line.
Varieties of Gardner Snap
Despite the ease of installation, the paternoster has several varieties adapted specifically for different fishing conditions:
- with twisting in front of the loop;
- sliding paternoster;
- paternoster on the snag leader.
Twisted Paternoster
There is a type of Gardner snap-in, involving the use of twisting. It is made of the main fishing line and is a kind of withdrawal from the head gear, ending in a loop. This option virtually eliminates its entanglement due to the removal of the feeder to the side.
Twisting is an element used in assemblies with a symmetric and asymmetric loop, but some fishermen equip it with a paternoster. How to knit a twist will help to understand such children's fun as weaving braids from two threads. To do this, the main fishing line is folded in half and twisted from the side of the formed bend with your fingers or using a small lever (matches, toothpicks, sticks, etc.). Alternatively, for braiding, you can use the rotation of both ends of the fishing line in one direction.
When you get a twist of 15-20 cm in length, it is fixed on the side of the future leash with a knot of the "eight" type. On the other hand, a loop with a diameter of 10-15 cm is left, which is limited in the same way.
The sliding paternoster: how to knit
The main difference between the sliding paternoster and standard Gardner equipment is a movable hinge with a feeder. A swivel is attached to the end of the main fishing line, to the other end of which a piece of monofilament 20-30 cm long is attached, limited by pre-installed beads. It is between them on the draw ring that the loop with the same size as the usual paternoster will slip, only with its own leash. This solution avoids the effect of the “deaf” feeder on the sensitivity of the gear.
Paternoster on the SnAG Leader
Another Gardner loop option is the paternoster on the snag leader. A feature of this equipment is the fragmentation of the main fishing line into two parts. In this case, it is not continuous, but through the swivel is connected to the finished separate paternoster design. Gardner’s equipment itself is made of fishing line, which is an order of magnitude thinner than the main one. This installation is most in demand when fishing in strong currents, as well as for fishing in the most difficult places.