How to make a feeder rig and how to fish with this rig

It is quite popular among fishermen, because thanks to it you can catch different fish, sitting on the shore. Accordingly, you will be able to combine fishing with admiring nature. Moreover, you can assemble the equipment yourself, which will favorably affect its catchability. For this to be so, novice fishermen should figure out how to fish on a feeder.

If you wish, you can purchase ready-made feeder gear, which are shown in the photo, but it is best to assemble them yourself. To do this, it is necessary to take into account several important factors and nuances.

Feeder, that is, the rod itself

Often, anglers, trying to reduce the cost of equipment, prefer to choose a cheap rod, namely telescopic or spinning. However, in this case, it will be too difficult to determine the bite while fishing on the feeder. It will only be possible to catch when using a signaling device.

Classic feeder rod differs in rigidity. Only its upper part is very flexible, thanks to which the feeder tackle is really sensitive.

The main parameters actually depend on the specific fishing conditions.

For rates and small lakes, a short feeder 2.7–3.3 m long is suitable.
If you are going fishing on a large reservoir or a large river, then choose a feeder rod up to 4 m long. This is very important, because you need to cast the equipment as far as possible.

feeder reel

When choosing such an element, you need to pay attention to the rod. In any case, the most popular are non-inertia models, which are often found in the photo. Important pay attention to size:

2000–3000 for light feeders;
4000 for heavy models belonging to the heavy or extra heavy class.

The gear ratio for feeder fishing should average 4.6:1. It is necessary to take care of the presence of a friction brake. If you are going fishing for carp or carp, you will need a baitrunner.

Line for feeder equipment

The wicker variety is considered really durable. It must be remembered that the lack of extensibility can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. Thanks to the braid, the feeder rod will be very sensitive, however, when hooking some types of fish, gatherings are possible. In this case, it is necessary to additionally fix a rubber shock absorber on the feeder. The diameter of the line for fishing for roach, bream and carp should be 0.12–0.14 mm.
Monofilament line is ideal for lakes with lots of driftwood or rocky bottoms. Thanks to the use of this type of fishing line, it is possible to extinguish the sudden movements of the caught fish. The thickness of the fishing line should be 0.2–0.3 mm.

Feeder feeder

This is one of the most important elements of the feeder equipment. The feeder can come off when casting or dead hook, so you need to have a whole arsenal of products that differ in several ways.

Form. Any model is suitable for standing water, and for river fishing you will need a rectangular or triangular design.
Volume. It corresponds to a portion of the bait. Accordingly, when starting to cast the feeder, it is necessary to put the largest possible feeder, and then change it to a smaller model during fishing, which will help to avoid satiation of the fish.
Weight. The choice of this parameter depends on the casting distance of the feeder, as well as the current. On a large river with a strong current, feeders weighing 100–120 g will be appropriate.

Other important elements

Features of the feeder equipment

To properly assemble feeder equipment, you must first practice at home. Only with experience can you collect tackle on the shore spending a few minutes doing this.

First of all, you need to assemble the rod itself. Classic models correspond to the plug type. Before docking, it is necessary to check the cleanliness of the knees. It is important to remove all grains of sand and dirt from them, otherwise you will ruin an expensive rod. You should also make sure that the through-rings are one line.
When mounting, it is necessary to firmly fix the feeder reel on the holder. After that, the fishing line is wound on the spool, passing the end through the ring and fixing it to the bottom.
Feeder equipment is made at the free end of the main fishing line. For novice fishermen, it is better to give preference to Gardner tackle, because it is suitable for most fishing conditions and does not require special skills. First you need to make 2 nodal loops at a distance of 10 cm. After that, a swivel with a carabiner is installed, which will help you quickly change the feeder. The end loop is used to secure the leash using the loop-in-loop method. Before tightening, all knots are moistened.
The last stage involves fixing the leash with the feeder on the finished gear.

For fishing to be successful, pay attention to food. It is based on porridge, cake, steamed feed or ready-made purchased mixtures. Also, crushed maggot, worm and bloodworm can be added to the bait.

It should be borne in mind that the composition of bait for feeder fishing is influenced by several factors.

The strength of the current. This factor affects the weight as well as the viscosity of the bait. To prevent the composition from washing out too quickly in a strong current, it is necessary to add weighting components and a little more water. It can also be used for weighting soil. If there is practically no flow, any loose bait will do.
The bottom of the reservoir, as well as its shade. When fishing, too bright a shade of the mixture can scare away the fish, so you need to choose a bait so that it resembles the color of the bottom. This effect can be achieved with the help of soil or special powder additives.
Fish location. Experienced fishermen believe that the bait should create a vertical plume. To do this, light additives are poured into the mixture, which float. Also, the mass can be saturated with air, for which it is sieved. As a result, the composition is quite loose.
Type of fish. When choosing bait for feeder fishing, it is necessary to take into account the size of the fish. When catching carp, you should add peas or corn.

Fishing with a feeder very dynamic and exciting.

Feeder fishing for beginners