The success of fishing largely depends on the right choice of equipment. This issue should be taken responsibly. One of the main elements of the feeder rod is its feeder. They differ in a number of indicators. A special group includes feeders for a strong current. What this equipment is, its varieties, as well as the methods for making it with your own hands - all this will be discussed later.
general characteristics
The rigging of the feeder rod requires the use of a feeder. This follows from the name of the type of fishing itself. The word "feeder" in translation from English means "feeder".
This fishing rod element delivers the bait to the desired fishing location. At the same time, the feeder has a certain weight. Therefore, it also performs the function of loading. The feeder reaches the bottom and remains here, spraying nutrients around. It is important that it is not carried away by the current.
When fishing, the feeder should not cling to vegetation at the bottom and stones. Therefore, to its weight and shape put forward certain requirements. There are feeders designed to freely spray the internal composition in a pond. Other designs, in contrast, supply nutrients in small doses. The choice depends on the characteristics of fishing.
Weight
The trough for fishing on the course should be heavy enough so that it does not carry away to the side. It should lie flat on the bottom. Too light feeders during the bounce. Of course, you should not expect that in a strong current it will lie tightly on the bottom. A shift of 1-2 m is allowed. It rests against the unevenness of the bottom, fixing in one place. The weight of the feeders can be as follows:
- 60-80 g - for a weak course;
- 80-120 g - for a strong current;
- more than 120 g - for a very strong current.
The last of these options is rarely used. Such feeders are more suitable for fishing on mountain rivers. Most often, for medium and strong currents, feeders weighing 70, 80 or 100 g are purchased. Moreover, experienced fishermen note that when going to the river, you need to have several feeders in your arsenal. They differ in weight and volume. By trial and error, it is possible to choose the best option for the existing fishing conditions. Even at the same place, the course can vary depending on the time of day or season.
Rod test
The rigging of the feeder rod is selected in accordance with the strength of the current. However, do not forget about the test of the form itself. This range is indicated on the rod. These figures indicate the maximum and minimum weight of the equipment that can be used for this form. In this weight range, it turns out to produce the most accurate casts.
If the feeder weighs more than indicated on the test, this can lead to damage to the fishing rod during fishing. Too small weight of the equipment will not allow to throw it far enough.
To take into account the requirements of the test, you need to add another 20-50 g to the weight of the feeder itself. The volume of its internal space is taken into account. The more spacious the feeder, the more food will fit in it. Exceeding the upper threshold of the test by 20 g is allowed. Otherwise, the fishing rod structure may change. Fishing with this form can be uncomfortable.
The form
Feeders may vary in shape. Existing varieties can be divided into two large groups. These are square and round designs. This figure is defined in the cross section of the product. Previously used triangular feeders. However, today they are almost completely gone.
It is also worth considering that earlier among fishermen there was an opinion about greater stability in the course of square feeders. Today, many years of experience using such gear showed that there is not much difference. The choice depends on the preferences of the fisherman. On stream successfully catch fish with both varieties of feeders.
Moreover, over time, fishermen still come to the conclusion that round, cone feeders are slightly better. They are more easily exhausted ashore, without creating additional load on the coil. They pop up faster when the line is moving. This contributes to fewer gear hooks for uneven bottom or algae.
How to choose a gear?
Choosing the best feeder feeders for the flow, one should take into account the recommendations of specialists. They highlight several of the most efficient snap configurations that are most suitable for such conditions. These include:
- metal mesh with a lead plate;
- half-closed feeders;
- structures with spikes or hooks;
- semicircular feeders with a flat base.
It is worth noting that all of the listed varieties of structures intended for strong currents must be made of metal. Plastic products, even in the presence of dense, heavy bait, are not able to remain in one place in a pond. They will be carried by the current, which reduces the effectiveness of fishing.
Metal feeders with lead plate
Ideal for fishing on the stream are products with a lead plate. The grid for feeders of this type is large. Most often, it has the shape of a flattened cylinder. A lead plate is soldered to one side of such a product. Its mass is at least 50 g.
The presented equipment option is attached to the main thread using a nylon leash. The bottom of such a feeder is covered with a metal plate with perforation. Its top is open for the possibility of filling the bait inward.
Thanks to this design, equipment is securely held at the bottom of the reservoir. After casting, the feeder quickly drops down. The side to which the plate is attached weighs more. Therefore, it is the lower part of the feeder, with which it is adjacent to the bottom.
This form allows the bait to quickly leave the mesh container, spreading by the current in the pond. In the direction of flow, a “path” of nutrients appears. They are of interest to fish. The mixture is washed out of the container rather quickly. This can be both a virtue and a disadvantage. At the beginning of fishing, this feature is an advantage of such feeders. However, some types of fish can quickly become fed up, ceasing to show interest in bait.
Semi-closed constructions
Strong feeder feeders can have a semi-closed design. This significantly slows down the rate of leaching of bait. This type of feeder is more suitable for fishing for bleak or roach. After intensive feeding of the fishing place, you need to change the feeder to a half-closed container.
The walls of this design are also made of large metal mesh. However, one side of it is closed by a plug (may be removable or non-removable). A piece of lead is also attached to the side. Due to the partially enclosed construction, the windage of such gear is increased. Therefore, it is worth choosing feeders of a semi-closed type heavier than conventional products with a metal mesh and a lead plate.
Spike Constructions
Lug feeders for strong currents are very popular today. This can be either an open or half-closed design. It also incorporates a lead plate. However, its surface is distinguished by the presence of special spikes.
Due to the presence of lugs, such a feeder is firmly fixed at the bottom of the reservoir. Even a strong current is not able to carry it to the side. However, the scope of the presented snap-in is limited. She cannot fix herself well on a rocky bottom. Lugs perform the function assigned to them only on a sandy or muddy bottom.
At the same time, there should not be snags, dense vegetation in the reservoir where such a feeder is being thrown. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get equipment from the reservoir. She more often than other structures remains at the bottom, breaking off the main fishing line or leash.
Semicircular feeding trough
Strong feeder feeders can have a semicircular shape. They consist of a metal mesh. Also, such designs can be made in the form of a spring. The bottom of such a feeder is flattened. A lead plate is attached here.
The weight of such equipment can be different. Usually the weight of such a structure without bait varies between 45-50 g. This is a rather small mass for a structure intended for flow. However, its good fixation at the bottom is achieved by increasing the area of the flattened base. The plate of such a feeder is flat. She can be quite heavy.
The hemisphere of the body creates resistance to the flow of water. This also has a positive effect on the strength of the retention course of the feeder over the course. Moreover, such structures are easier to get out of the river. They pop up faster when winding fishing line on a reel.
Homemade designs
Many fishermen prefer to make homemade feeder feeders for a strong current. This is a rather interesting process. To make one of the above structures, you will need to prepare suitable materials and tools. Lead should be prepared first. Its weight must be selected in accordance with the strength of the current on the river.
The grid can be made from the corresponding part of the oil filter of the car. Also, to work, you will need a thin stainless steel wire and cardboard. Lead is poured into a metal container. You should also prepare a container with sand.
A number of tools should also be prepared. You will need scissors for metal, self-tapping screws with wide caps (for metal). Also, a screwdriver will be required.
Since lead is an unsafe material for human health, it can only be melted outdoors or in a very well-ventilated area. Otherwise, you can be poisoned by the vapors of this metal.
Fishermen's recommendations
When considering how to make a donkey with a feeder, you should consider a few tips from fishermen. To melt lead, you need to take a small container of metal. The base of the feeder can be made from a can. If desired, you can use old metal or tin containers.
You can use an ordinary matchbox to shape the feeder. If its size does not fit, a form is created from cardboard. However, it is worth considering that its height should not exceed 1 cm. Moreover, the length and width of the form can be different.
At the preparatory stage, the presence of a sealed ring should be provided in the design. It is made of metal wire. A swivel and fishing line will cling to this ring. To do this, cut a piece of wire with a length of approximately 30 mm. It is folded in half. One of the smaller sides of the cardboard box must be pierced with wire. Inside it, a "mustache" straightens. After that, the cardboard form must be buried in the sand so that all its surfaces are covered with it.
Making a feeder
Having prepared everything you need, you can consider how to make a donkey with a feeder. Most often, sinkers are made of lead. However, you can take the plates from the car battery. They need to be cleaned thoroughly.
Lead must be melted in a prepared metal container. When it melts, the contents are poured into a cardboard box located in the sand. The material should freeze. This happens after a few minutes you can get the finished plate. It is simply removed from the mold.
The body of this product is most often made of a material such as the grill of an automobile oil filter. The cylinder is cut along. Then a strip of mesh is cut. Its width is equal to the length of the lead blank. The length of the strip usually makes about 10 cm or a little more. Cutting the grid with scissors for metal, you need to make sure that the edges are smooth. Otherwise, the line will constantly break when fishing the fish. Next, the mesh is rolled into a cylinder. The round holes on both sides should fit together.
Installation completion
Considering how to make a feeder feeder, you should consider in detail the procedure for completing its installation. In a rolled-up grid, you need to install a self-tapping screw. With it, the case is screwed to a lead plate. If a self-tapping screw passes through a lead plate, its excess must be cut with a hacksaw for metal.
After that, the feeder can be put on the tackle. If necessary, its bottom can be made deaf or with perforation. The bottom may be plastic. Such a cap is screwed to the grid using stainless steel wire.
Having considered how to choose feeder feeders for a strong current, as well as create them yourself, you can equip your bottom tackle correctly. On a strong current, the rig will not be carried away, which will increase the feed rate of the feeder.