All anglers and even adherents of predator fishing know what boilies are and why they are used in carp fishing. Today we’ll talk about the history of boilies, the specifics of their work, and, of course, about what constitutes a snap of boilies. Let's start with a short historical tour.
Creating Boyles
So, let's find out what a boil is. In the mid-twentieth century, English fishermen seriously thought about how to minimize the contact of a scrupulous carp with a metal hook. The solution was found - hair snap. But there was another problem. The fact is that when using the usual nozzles, the latter quickly got off with a small fish. By trial and error, the British came up with the technology of kneading dough on an egg with the addition of aromatic additives and subsequent cooking to give the products elasticity. And so the boilies appeared. By the way, the word boil itself translates as " boil ", "boil".
You can’t imagine modern carp fishing without boilies. Not only athletes, but also amateurs catch this bait. Of course, traditional baits (corn, peas, worms, etc.) are also actively used, but boilies are increasingly crowding them out every year. And all because they do an excellent job with their task - the seduction of a cunning carp. And boilies can be made at home, but more on that below.
Hooks for boilies
It’s quite difficult to say for sure what size a hook for boilies should be. Firstly, it depends on the size of the bait. And secondly, of course, on the size of the estimated production. But not on the size you need to pay attention in the first place, but on the sharpness and reliability of the hook. As you know, fishing on boilies involves self-cutting fish under the influence of cargo. And consequently, if the hook is not sharp enough, it will not be able to break through the fleshy carp lip and hooking will not occur. Well, it's not worth talking about reliability. Everyone who at least once fished for carp weighing more than 5 kilograms understands that there should be no gaps in gear for such fish.
The most suitable hooks for boilies are forged, with a short forend and the presence of a ring. Naturally, it is better to give preference to products of famous brands. Outbred hooks are cheaper, but you never know what to expect from them. If the long-awaited fish leaves due to a broken hook, it will not be very nice.
Such parameters as the shape of the hook, its number and the presence of the ring / scapula also depend on the specific reservoir, season and size of the carp. Experienced Carpathians pick up hooks in such a way that between a forend and a sting fit from a third to half of the boil.
The choice of boilies
What manufacturers of boilies just won’t come up with to successfully sell their products! On the shelves of the fishing store you can find products of all colors of the rainbow, with the most exotic flavors. But this is not the most important thing for carp boilies. Smell and color will not help if the boil has no nutritional value. Karp can quickly understand that the colorful balls that are offered to him do not saturate him, and simply stop eating them. So, if you are interested in short-term success, you can choose any fragrant boilies. Well, if you want a good catch to become not a coincidence, but a regularity in this reservoir, then choose a bait in which there are proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Do not buy the first boilies you get. First you need to consult with the seller and read their composition.
Boyle snap
The classic rigging for boilies is knitted from a braided cord or a good braided fishing line. The color of the material should be such that it does not stand out at the bottom. The equipment for attaching the boilies is called hairline, and the reason is simple - the bait is attached to the hair (the end of the fishing line, which intentionally remained after tying the hook). The hook in this case remains completely free. Putting boilies on the hook in the standard way will not bring results. First, in this case, you need a hook that is too big. And secondly, a tight boil will reduce the effectiveness of the cut. On the use of hair snap and fishing is built on boilies.
Snap fit in this way. First, the cutting material is cut off. The leash length may vary, depending on fishing conditions. A hook is knitted on a leash in a standard way. The only difference is that it does not fit on the end of the leash. The stock of material should be such that after tying the hook it is enough for the hair (the length of the hair depends on the size of the hook and boilies; the mounted boil should be a few millimeters from the extreme point of the hook) and a loop for the stopper. It remains only to put a sinker on the other side of the leash - and the tackle is ready. This is the simplest snap of boilies.
For greater efficiency and increase the likelihood of a successful fish hook, a cambric is put on the forend. He puts on the leash after tying the hook and lowers on the hook so that the hair is pressed against it. The length of the cambric should be such that it ends in the middle of the forearm. Thanks to this simple manipulation, the boil equipment will be much more effective, because the later mounted boil will be exactly behind the hook and will not go to the side. A swivel is attached to the second end of the leash so that the fishing line does not twist when casting. Here you can put a carabiner for a quick change of equipment.
Installation of boilies with a stopper
Now we know how to knit equipment for boilies, it remains only to figure out how to put them on hair. This is done very simply. For this procedure, you will need a special hook, similar to that used for manual flashing of solid materials. The boyle is put on the hook, the hook clings to the pre-prepared eyelet on the hair, and the boyle goes to the hair, that's all. So that when casting the nozzle does not fly off the hair, it must be stopped. Special stoppers are sold at any fishing store and cost a penny. If you still do not have such a stopper, you can use a simple piece of stick and other improvised means. This is what the basic equipment of boilies looks like.
Installation of boilies through a loop
There is another way in which you can do without a stopper. In this case, the hair should be a little longer. A self-tightening loop is made at its end. And on the surface of the boil, a shallow incision is made around the circumference. It remains only to insert the boyle into the loop and tighten it. Such equipment of boilies is mounted much faster and easier than the previous one.
Cooking Boilies
This bait can be prepared at home. In this case, you will be sure of the nutritional value of your boilies and their suitability for fishing carp. And catching trophy fish with your own made boil is much more pleasant than with a purchased one. So, consider a couple of recipes.
The first recipe is suitable for ponds in which the carp are used to sunflower meal. In general, the smell of sunflower is considered a win-win option in catching white fish. So, to prepare the bait, we need: 150 g of wheat flour, 50 g of sunflower meal and 2 chicken eggs. The cake must first be crushed into powder. First, eggs are knocked down, and then a dry mixture is poured into them. Kneading the dough, you need to roll it into sausages, cut into small pieces, and roll balls out of them. It remains only to cook the balls - and the boilies are ready.
The second recipe is more sophisticated. For it you will need: 400 g of corn and 200 g of soy flour, 150 g of semolina, 100 g of salted oilcake, 100 g of protein (you can buy in a sports nutrition store) and 50 g of salt. Further, everything is done in the same way as in the previous recipe. For every 100 g of dry raw materials you need to take one egg.
Depending on your personal experience and the specifics of a particular reservoir, you can add all kinds of dyes and flavors to the dough. The benefit of those in the market is more than enough.
Conclusion
Today we found out what a boil is, how to make a hair snap and how to cook this type of carp bait at home. Comprehending a topic such as carp fishing, and in particular fishing for boilies, do not be afraid to experiment. Carp is very finicky and smart, especially if it is a wild carp (carp). Therefore, the key to his heart is sometimes quite difficult to find. Many believe that the most interesting type of carp fishing is fishing for boilies. The equipment is simple and inexpensive, and boilies can be prepared on their own. Therefore, everyone can join this lesson without much effort and expense.