Feeder fishing is becoming increasingly popular in our country. Many fishermen have already understood all the advantages and positive aspects of this English method of fishing.
Many beginner anglers have a number of questions about how to choose a feeder rod. Let's try to figure out the main points when buying and choosing this fishing accessory.
First you need to give a definition of what it is. A feeder is a tackle that serves to catch bottom fish. It consists of a fishing rod, reel, fishing line or cord, a leash with hooks of a special feeder.
The length of these rods can be from 3.4 to 4.6 m. They consist of three parts. Plus the tip (there can be from 3 to 5). The main parameter for choosing the length of the rod is the width of the river and the nature of the fishing spot. The most used fishing rod lengths are 3.6 and 3.9 m. The tops are placed in a special tube. The tube and components of the rod are in a special case.
It is worth noting that long rods are easier to control tackle while fishing fish, as well as more convenient to make long casts. It is more convenient to throw shorter ones in those cases when there are a lot of trees on the shore. Therefore, when asking yourself the question of how to choose a feeder rod, carefully read the fishing conditions to select its optimal length.
Tops different colors that come with the feeder have a different degree of stiffness. It is indicated in the form of designations - M, L, S. LM, etc. If the vertices are not marked, then there is a simple way to determine their stiffness - grab them by the tips and hold them with two fingers, and then hold them in a hanging position. That vertex that bends below all will be the softest, then determine the stiffness of the remaining vertices by the degree of bending. The softest is the most sensitive, and the toughest is used in strong winds and currents. The more interchangeable tips in the kit, the better.
The feeder test is one of the main parameters of the rod. It determines the maximum possible weight of the bait feeder, which can be used for casting. Its value is displayed on the blank of the rod. According to the test rods are divided into three main categories: "Light", "Medium", "Heavy". There are also intermediate categories (light medium or medium heavy, for example). For light rods, the maximum test does not exceed 60 grams. For mediums - 110, for heavy weight can reach 180 grams.
For a beginner, the most optimal choice would be a medium fishing rod. It allows you to fish in a fairly diverse body of water (both without current and with medium and small). With such a rod, you will quickly master the technique of catching with a feeder. They can be used on small and medium rivers and lakes. If the rod is of high quality, then casting 50-60 m (if necessary) you can do without problems.
How to choose a feeder rod, shopkeepers can tell you if they have a sufficient knowledge base for this. Ask them to show the main details of the fishing rod - rings, reel holders and joints. All these elements should not have visible defects. The more rings on the blank, the more evenly the load on the feeder is distributed. The feeder rod should be light, like a cane. Hold it, shake it - it should lie well in the hand. Remember that fishing is often necessary to cast (this is not donka, which can be thrown once an hour). You can buy a feeder rod in numerous fishing stores, or order in the online store.
You can learn how to choose a feeder rod from seminars and workshops on feeder fishing that are being held. Even if you cannot get there, you can study the recordings of these events. Do not be lazy, look at them. There you can hear a lot of useful tips from professionals and feeder athletes.