Mormyshkas for winter fishing

Mormyshka fishing is the most popular type of winter fishing. Anglers are constantly inventing new jig patterns and new ways to play. All the possibilities of such fishermen are not known. Since mormyshkas for winter fishing are constantly being improved, choosing the best one is enough. Anglers use two methods: mormyshka fishing with and without a bloodworm. Let's take a closer look at these methods.

All anglers who have fished at least a little in the winter will confidently say that it is best to use mormyshkas for fishing with bloodworms. Such baits are considered classic and the most popular mormyshkas for winter fishing are originally made for bait fishing. Below we will look at the advantages and disadvantages of these lures and discuss the nuances that affect the success of fishing.

During winter fishing, there are no secondary gear, all components are very important. The success of fishing depends on everything, from fishing line, rod, reel and the right mormyshka. I advise you to use the following gear:

a balalaika fishing rod that will fit comfortably in your hand with a long whip (about 15 cm);
thin but strong fishing line (prefer branded fishing lines with a diameter of 0.1 mm);
soft nod with high sensitivity (about 5 cm long);
well, a catchy mormyshka weighing about 0.25 grams.

Now a little about the shape of the jig. Classic mormyshkas, which are made in the form of a pellet and can be tied to a fishing line with an eyelet or a through hole. Such mormyshki can be lead or tungsten. Tungsten pellets are heavier than lead pellets, but slightly more expensive.

If you fish at shallow depths, then you should not spend money on a tungsten mormyshka, it doesn’t matter here. But when fishing at great depths, and even if with a current, lead mormyshkas are not suitable for winter fishing. Do not forget that tungsten will quickly fray the line, so it is best to choose baits that have cambric or a protective tube passed through the through hole.

An equally important factor is the size of the lure. As practice shows, in most reservoirs, pellets with a size of 2.5-3 mm work very well. In the course and depth above 5 meters, you need to use more mormyshki. You can see a bunch of small sized jigs in the store, so be aware that they are often used only for sport fishing.

No less popular are mormyshkas in the form of a drop. If such a mormyshka is made of tungsten, then it is considered universal, since it works as a revolver and with bait. You need to choose such a bait according to the same criteria as a pellet. Just do not forget that the area of the drop is larger than the sphere, and the droplet will be slightly heavier than a pellet of the same diameter. Therefore, in the same reservoirs, you need to use droplets less than pellets. The rest of the parameters of these baits are exactly the same.

The choice of mormyshka color when fishing with a bloodworm is unlikely to be an important factor. However, dark lures are better in some waters and light lures in others. From this we can conclude that it is necessary to have several mormyshkas with different parameters with you and choose the best one when fishing.

Winter fishing for mormyshka attracts more and more people. Last year, while fishing, I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful person. He kept repeating that you can catch much more fish on a mormyshka without a bloodworm than with him. Not at a loss, I offered to arrange a little competition for him. And guess who won. He. And it didn't happen because I'm a bad fisherman.

My opponent equipped the rod with a 0.1 mm fishing line to which a small reel was tied and went to the place of fishing. The depth there was about 5 meters. Most of his catch consisted of perch. Local fishermen were not taken aback and began to drill holes under his feet, but in vain. There was no such tackle, and the fish did not want to be caught on a jig with a bloodworm. He even decided to give a few holes to the locals, but they did not fish there.

The result of fishing with mormyshka for winter fishing directly depends on the equipment and certain conditions. The less bait you have, the better. The use of large mormyshka dramatically reduces the chances of a bite. But, such baits are very hard to find and much easier to make yourself. Be sure to make the mormyshka matte, yellow or white. Lead-free winder works a little worse. Tin revolvers are a great option, and some use a lead-tin alloy to add weight.

It is best to use mormyshki in the form of a pellet, which flows a little onto the hook. Choose a hook similar to the color of the mormyshka and a small size. Well, a thin fishing line, 0.1 mm is enough. The gatehouse is regulated for fishing and it must be matched to the weight of the mormyshka.

Of great importance is the management of the windless. All you need to do is to lift the mormyshka up while giving it vibrations. It's not very difficult, you just need to know some secrets. It is easiest to play if the rod is held with four fingers, while the index finger is stretched along and they need to lightly tap on the rod.

The main advantage of this method of fishing is clear from its name, it is fishing without the use of bait. In the cold, it is very difficult to hang a bloodworm on a hook and it takes a lot of time, besides, it is not always easy to find it, so it is much better and faster to catch it without it.

But it can’t do without flaws, the main disadvantage is the lack of the ability to catch on the course. After all, even at a very low flow rate, the nozzle will still be demolished. At great depths, fishing is also not entirely comfortable, since the mormyshka will sink for quite a long time, and the gatehouse loses sensitivity. Yes, and a sharp cut can tear off the tackle, it is best to do short cuts, about 20 centimeters long.

Tungsten mormyshki are very popular among fans of winter fishing. The main advantage is more weight with smaller dimensions. Which allows you to use small mormyshkas for winter fishing, without wasting time lowering into the water. At first, the assortment was rather meager, which cannot be said now. Produced both for fishing with a bloodworm and without a bloodworm.

And so, we already know that anglers are very fond of tungsten mormyshki and use them very often. And the whole secret lies in the features of the lures that give anglers an advantage over the rest. Many of you think that lead mormyshkas are the best, but they are not.

Let's not beat around the bush, but immediately consider all the advantages and disadvantages. The specific gravity of tungsten is the main secret of the success of jigsaws. Tin is very small, lead is medium in weight, and tungsten is very heavy. From this we can conclude that taking mormyshkas of the same weight, the tungsten one will be the smallest, and the tin one will be the largest.

After all, everyone knows that the heavier the mormyshka, the easier it is to play. And by increasing the weight, you have to increase the volume. Well, the winter period is known for the fact that the fish are sluggish and prefer smaller baits. Well, here tungsten jigs come into play with their own parameters (large weight at small sizes). The range of lures is simply amazing, they come in different colors, shapes, sizes, weights and with different attachment methods. Such mormyshkas are painted by spraying or applying special paint.

Solid pluses, but there is one big drawback, this is a high price. It will not work to make tungsten jigs yourself, since its melting point is very high and it is much more difficult to process such material. The network has several schemes and "secrets" for the production of such mormyshki at home. But they seemed crazy to me, so I won't talk about them for now.

Let's start our rating of the best and most catchy mormyshkas for winter fishing from the classics, and I put the Uralka as the first mormyshka. You can see such a bait both among amateurs and professionals. The shape of the Uralka is uncomplicated, it is an ordinary droplet, slightly curved in the middle, which is elongated towards the hook. It is this form that gives the bait an interesting game, attracting predatory and peaceful fish.

The minimum weight of such a bait is considered to be 0.4 grams. In stores you can find tungsten and lead Urals. The color range is not very wide, and most often consists of 3 colors: black, silver and gold. Anglers complement the game of such bait with the help of beads.

Catching mormyshkas for winter fishing called "devil" are no less popular with fishermen. Most often used on predatory fish, namely pike perch, and are not equipped with bloodworms. In shape, such a bait resembles a drop, but instead of the usual hook, it is equipped with a tee. There are several types of such mormyshki:

simple "Devil";
curved "Devil" (the shape resembles the Uralka, a curved drop);
composite "Devil" (have a body made up of several parts);
"Mini-Devil" is a classic mormyshka, only very small.

You can find such lures made of tungsten, tin or lead. The weight of such mormyshkas lies in the range from 0.2 to 1.5 g and depends on the size and material. There are also three colors: golden, silver or black.

And the next mormyshka catches various fish, therefore it is considered universal, anglers call it a “goat”. The shape of the mormyshka is again similar to a drop, but you can also find models with a cropped inner side. "Goat" is equipped with a double. For this she got her name, the hook resembles the horns of a goat.

The weight of the mormyshka is affected by its size and material, and it ranges from 0.2 to 1.5 g. You can find brass, copper, tungsten and lead mormyshkas.

At shallow depths, the best bait for peaceful fish is the "boat". The shape of such a mormyshka resembles a boat - it is a slightly curved and elongated drop. The lightest “boat” that I have met had a weight of 0.3 g. The high frequency of oscillations with a leisurely posting allows the mormyshka to attract peaceful fish. Most often you can see lead mormyshki and made of polymeric materials.

The best mormyshka for catching roach is the "Ant". The shape of such a mormyshka is very similar to a real insect. When posting, it shows a game with a very small amplitude. Such catchy mormyshkas for winter fishing are made standard. Weight 0.3 grams and the same black color. Some are equipped with beads.