If the fisherman feels the desire to switch to other fishing methods, a feeder rod will be a good solution to this issue. However, in order to choose a quality tackle that is convenient for yourself, there are several ways. You can choose a rod based on the advice of friends, sellers of specialized stores or print sources. There is no universal gear perfect for everyone. Therefore, you should pay attention to the advice of experts, as well as reviews of existing feeder rods.
Where is the feeder used?
When choosing a fishing rod, you should determine in what conditions the tackle will be used. To understand how to choose a fishing rod, you should pay attention to the area where you plan to fish. If this is a small rivulet, the distance from coast to coast of which does not exceed 100 m, then it is worth considering whether it is necessary to use a large length feeder rod under these conditions. This can be a hindrance in such conditions. Here, rather, a piker will do.
In addition, if a large number of shrubs, trees hanging over the water itself grow on the shore, then gear should also be used shorter. Otherwise, feeder fishing in such conditions will not bring any pleasure. Hooks and leashes will be confused in the branches, which will lead to their breakage.
Therefore, choosing a fishing rod, you should use long gear in an open area. It is better if the river is medium or wide.
Rod test
As a test, the feeder rod has the recommended weight of the lures that will be used in the fishing process. This indicator is indicated on the product body and has two digits. They talk about the minimum and maximum test score. The basis for indicating this range is the weight of the feeder.
The test value can be given in grams or libres. 1 lbs is 327.45 g.
The larger the mass of the feeder and the longer the rod, the further you can throw the tackle without applying special effort. Therefore, the length of the fishing rod for feeder fishing should correspond to the length of the pond.
The weight of the feeder should be greater, the stronger the current. Spinning rods should be selected with such a test so that the feeder can remain at the place of its casting and not move during fishing.
Classes of feeder rods
There are only 5 classes of feeder rods that are associated with their device, length and dough.
The first class is called ultra-light and has a form of gear 3 m, and the test range is 10-40 g. This type is also called a picker. It is intended for bodies of water without flow. The picker is suitable for sea fishing without long casts.
The light class belongs to rods with a length of 3 to 3.6 m and a test of 60 g. They are used for ponds with a small current.
Medium-sized spinning rods are considered universal. They provide good sensitivity in both standing and moving water. Their length is up to 3.6 m, and the test is 60-100 g.
The heavy feeder is designed for a feeder weighing 100-200 g. Its length reaches 4 m. This tackle will allow you to pull a fairly large fish out of the water.
Extra heavy feeder is able to withstand a feeder from 120 g and above. The length of the rod reaches 5 m. They will allow you to fish in the presence of even a very strong current.
Build fishing rods
The performance indicator makes it clear how flexible the form of gear has, how it bends under load. To understand how to choose a fishing rod, you should pay attention to this indicator.
A quick action indicates the rigidity of the gear during casting. With a wave, the feeder will fly faster, sharply.
Slow action belongs to more flexible rods. When casting, the form with acceleration is straightened.
Experienced fishermen argue that a hard (fast) system allows you to make more accurate casts. The tip of the blank does not bend or blur the direction of the throw.
The average system (average) is an intermediate state between its fast and slow types. It will allow you to correct many errors during casting. Therefore, it is ideal for beginners. After such a system, it will be easier to determine what type of stiffness will be more convenient for the fisherman.
Slow system (slow) bends the form on all its rings. It allows you to extinguish jerks of large fish during fishing.
Rod material
A fishing rod for feeder fishing can be made of different materials.
The most expensive is a high modulus graphite blank. This material is used by manufacturers such as Salmo Diamond, Taifun, Daiwa, Aqua Tornado and others. This is a strong yet lightweight type of rod. Its disadvantage is the sensitivity to damage, so handle this form with care.
Composite rods are slightly cheaper. They are unpretentious, but have more weight than the previous version. These rods include products from the brands Trabucco, Shimano, Ultraviolet and others.
Fiberglass blanks are characterized as fairly heavy and rigid products that are not afraid of mechanical stress. This is the cheapest option. The most famous manufacturers of such gear are Kosadaka, Mikado and others.
Blank design
There is a plug and telescopic feeder rod. User reviews about which type are better are divided. Some fishermen prefer the compactness of a telescopic form. Others are a multi-part variant with plug connections.
As a rule, a plug rod has a larger number of through-rings. This allows you to evenly distribute the load throughout the rod.
According to fishermen’s reviews, a feeder rod with a telescopic blank is somewhat inferior in terms of this indicator to the plug variety. The access rings are located one at the end of each section. Feeder fishing with such gear is less convenient, especially when pulling out a fairly large fish from the water. Therefore, when choosing a suitable rod, you should pay attention to the number of rings on the blank.
Flow rings
The rings of each fishing rod are designed to use a particular type of gear. It can be a braided cord or fishing line. Using the wrong type of material can damage the rings. Casting will be inaccurate, the fishing process will become difficult and uncomfortable.
To use the cord, the rings must have special inserts. As a rule, cheap rods do not possess them. Even with the same manufacturer, each series can be designed for different types of gear. For example, the Shimano fishing rod of the Nexave AX series is equipped with anti-friction rings, and the Beast Master series does not have special ring protection.
In the production of inserts for through-rings, the most commonly used are cermets with the deposition of silicon carbide, titanium nitride, aluminum oxide or porcelain.
Feeder tops
Quite often the cause of rod breakage is a vertex fracture. This can happen if you accidentally hit rock formations, trees, or whip over a tulip.
When buying a feeder, you should pay attention to the diameter of the base of the top. It is in the range of 2.2 to 3.5 mm.
The material from which the top is made is also important. The device of the feeder rod involves the production of this element from fiberglass, carbon fiber or carbon fiber. Each of them has its own test form.
It’s better to choose those vertices that are digitally labeled. Their error is much lower. The range of the test can be indicated in grams or ounces (1 oz is 28.35 g). It is better if the manufacturer provides for additional vertices in the kit with the fishing rod.
Reviews of fishermen about cheap feeders
Glass fiber products are considered cheap feeder rods. This is most often Chinese products. The most famous brands of such products are Mikado, Kosadaka and others.
Chinese manufacturer Kosadaka is known for its Millennium Feeder tackle line. This is a strong, heavy and rather unpretentious feeder fishing rod. Reviews of fishermen distinguish it as an optimal tackle in the price / quality ratio. They are designed for fishing in fast flow. According to a five-point system, fishers gave the presented products a rating of 4.45.
The Mikado brand produces several series of products. Sensei Light Feeder is quite tough, but easy to catch with small and medium currents. It is rated by fishermen at 4.33. For a strong current, this manufacturer has released the SCR Heavi Feeder series. She was rated by users 5 points. These are quite good options for the low price segment.
Reviews on average cost feeders
In the mid-price segment, quite high-quality options are presented in the fishing tackle market. The Shimano Trabucco rod and other products were rated by the fishermen using a five-point system.
The Shimano brand is known as the manufacturer of such series as Beast Master Feeder L (fisherman rating 4.9), Speed Master XH Feeder (rating 5), Nexave BX Feeder (rating 5). This manufacturer has established itself as a responsible supplier of quality products. Full equipment, the use of various advanced technologies make the use of such products comfortable, and the service life is long.
The Trabucco NEOX PW Feeder Feeder Rod is rated 5+ by fishermen. The technologies used by the manufacturer in the presented model allow to maximize the life of the product.
Reviews on expensive feeder rods
Among the high price segment feeder rods rated by fishermen are products from manufacturers such as Aqua Tornado, Daiwa, Taifun, Salmo Diamond, Elite Alliance.
In this segment, fishermen rated 5 only Daiwa Vulkan X Leger fishing rods. According to users, this product in terms of quality is fully consistent with its price.
The rest of the products, according to reviews of fishermen, does not justify its value. Taifun Feeder (rating 4.6), Salmo Diamond Feeder (rating 4), Aqua Tornado (rating 4.9), Elite Alliance (rating 4.96), according to users, are not quite durable. These are products that are sensitive to mechanical damage and should be handled with extreme care, preventing sand from entering the connection of the blank sections.
DIY feeder accessories
To assemble the feeder rod yourself, you should pay attention to the equipment. Incorrectly assembled gear can cause failure when fishing.
Equipment must be sensitive to bite. There are several ways to assemble a feeder rod, starting with its components, with your own hands.
Paternoster is one of the simplest and most popular types. Two loops are made on the main fishing line, one at its end, and the second at a distance of 15 cm from the first. A leash is attached to the end node by the loop-to-loop method. A feeder is attached to the second node.
There are other ways to make feeder gear yourself. Each fisherman chooses the most convenient option.
How to make a feeder rod
Not wanting to buy a ready-made feeder rod, you can assemble it yourself. For this, they acquire all the necessary components separately and collect them in a pond after preparing the bait.
There is a certain sequence of actions. So how to make a feeder rod yourself?
The rod is assembled so that the rings are on the same line. Then the coil is mounted to the designated place on the form.
The line should be pulled through all the rings on the product body. It should not have knots or twists. Feeder equipment is attached to the main fishing line. It can be done at home or directly on the pond.
Then you need to attach the feeder. Feeder fishing at this stage involves the beginning of feeding the fish. After that, a leash with hooks is attached to the main fishing line or equipment.
If fishing is carried out in a quiet pond, where the fish are rather shy, the feeder after bait should be replaced with a quieter weight. For long casting, a feeder should be used without fail. Its shape and weight are also selected in accordance with the type of reservoir, the presence of the current, as well as the estimated size of the fish.
The thinner the rig, the more sensitive it is to touching the bait. The luck of all fishing depends on this. Properly selected fishing rod elements significantly increase the chances of success for a fisherman.
Having familiarized yourself with the variety of such tackle as a feeder rod, you can correctly choose the best option for yourself. Based on the feedback of fishermen who tested such devices, we can conclude on the quality of the products of manufacturers. If desired, it is allowed to assemble the feeder rod independently, acquiring its components separately. The right gear will provide all the chances for a successful fishing process and give a lot of positive emotions and good mood to the fisherman, regardless of the type of reservoir.