Fishing has always been one of the most popular leisure activities. But, in addition to observing the float, I also want to catch the coveted trophy. To do this, you need to know how to make the right equipment for float fishing.
Float fishing is a fishing technique that uses a float, which is an indicator of fish bite. This kind of fishing firmly holds its leadership because of its simplicity and versatility. Almost all types of fish are caught on the float tackle, starting from early spring and ending in late autumn.
In modern stores, the range of fishing rods, reels and fishing floats is huge. How to choose the right rod? How to make a snap for a fishing rod? What bait to apply?
Fishing Rods
Fishermen always face the problem of selecting a fishing rod. An abundance of gear can be confusing even for an experienced fisherman.
For float fishing, there are several types of rods:
- Plug-in.
- Bologna fishing rod.
- Flywheels.
- Match.
Plug rods are similar to plug flywheel rods, they differ from each other in the way they are caught. A rubber shock absorber is attached to the top of the stick , a thin rubber band blocks the internal stopper. At the other end is a plastic connector with attached basic equipment. If the rod has a large length and weight, then you need to purchase a tripod roller. It will help to conveniently unfasten one knee and when playing the fish.
The Bologna fishing rod is a telescopic structure with extendable rings up to 7 meters long. It is convenient to use for fishing in small ponds and rivers. The Bologna fishing rod is not used for long casts, but is used to catch bleak, roach and bream at a short distance from the coast.
Fly rods are telescopic (up to 7 meters long) and plug-in fly rods (length over 7 meters). They have no access rings. The mounting length of the snap from the top to the hook should be 30-50 cm shorter than the length of the rod. The main mounting is attached to a rubber shock absorber.
Match rods resemble spinning in appearance and are assembled from several parts and through-rings. It’s convenient to use them for long casting. Advantage of match rods = well balanced equipment for more accurate casting.
Float reel
The reel is the main part of the equipment of the rod, with its help casting is carried out and the distance is controlled.
Before you pick up a coil, you need to carefully study its technical characteristics.
- Inertial reel - easy to use, it is a small drum with a spool diameter of 3 to 7 cm. It is used to catch small fish in calm ponds. Catching a large trophy on an inertial reel is very difficult, because it does not have a friction clutch to clear the line.
- Wire coil - made of durable materials, the drum spins on bearings. For fixing the drum there is a dull brake, and for forced gathering of fishing line - a friction clutch.
- Baitcasting reel is a simple and durable construction that can withstand heavy loads. The coil itself is usually light in weight and small in size.
- Spinning reels - used for long and short casting. The fishing line is freely discarded from the fixed spool and does not get tangled at all.
Equipment for float fishing
It’s easy to equip equipment for float fishing. There are two types of fishing rods with access rings and one type with no rings. The presence of rings on the rod - are a guiding element for the work of the fishing line, the fishing line is respectively passed through all the rings.
A rod without rings is a blind mounting. Using the adhesive materials, a connector with holes is mounted on the tip of the rod, the main fishing line is tied with a knot-eight.
Float Mounting
Sliding installation - the float has a metal ring at the bottom and can slide along the main fishing line, and the silicone stopper allows you to adjust the depth.
Blind installation - the lower part of the float is equipped with a plastic swivel. For such installation, rubber tubes of small diameter are used, which serve as a stop.
It is better to test the float loading in advance at home or in a pond before fishing. So that the antenna does not sink deep into water, you need to add one shot of lead weight each.
Float Fishing Bobber
The float serves as an indicator of bite and holds the hook with the nozzle at the required depth. The float looks like a rotational body worn on a rod. The lower tip is called the keel, and the upper is called the antenna. The simplest type of float is a thin stick attached to the fishing line.
The antenna serves for improved visibility and is located on the surface of the water. Waterline - the line of contact of the float with water. The keel balances the antenna and is made of metal or plastic.
An important factor when choosing a float is maximum load capacity with a minimum size. Popular floats have an average weight of up to 3 grams and are made of solid foam or balsa.
The float is very firmly attached to the fishing line, a sinker is attached near the float. A sinker pulls the fishing line into a hard line. The larger the diameter of the fishing line, the greater should be the weight of the sinker.
Leash Mount
The diameter of the leash should be thinner than the diameter of the main line. This is necessary to make the equipment less visible to the fish. In the case of a hook on reeds or driftwood, the leash will break first, and the basic equipment will remain.
Ways of fastening leashes:
- Using a metal swivel with a carabiner.
- Loop to loop - two loops on a leash and the main fishing line are knitted, then the loops are connected together.
Using a metal swivel will speed up the process of replacing a lost crochet leash. For lead material, it is better to use a fluorocarbon fishing line: it is not visible in water and is invisible to fish.
Fishing line
Fishing line - the main part of the equipment, which connects all the elements (fishing rod, float, sinker, hook and leash) among themselves.
Types of woods:
- Monofilament - a durable fishing line with a long service life, the value of elasticity and rigidity is average.
- Wicker - a very durable and sensitive fishing line, does not stretch.
- Fluorocarbon - this line is not visible in water, which is its main positive quality.
Fishing line can be sinking and floating. Sinking - has the ability to immerse, floating - rests on the surface of the water.
Equipment for catching different types of fish
Fishing for floats is available for all fishing enthusiasts. Simple installation can be done independently, or you can purchase the necessary equipment in a specialized store.
Tooling a roach fishing rod should be easy, because the fish are sensitive to the weight of the equipment. The float must be immersed so that only a small tip of the antenna remains on the surface of the water. Such tackle is mounted on a sufficiently thin fishing line with a diameter of up to 0.1 mm, and the fishing line for the leash should be as invisible as possible in water. The total weight of the entire equipment should not exceed 1.5 grams.
The carp fishing rod equipment should be with a classic blind mount. It is good to use an additional rubber shock absorber to reduce the risk of breakage of the leash. The line should be up to 0.14 mm in diameter, and the leash up to 0.1 mm. The hook for catching crucian carp is best to choose as sharp as possible. The float must be selected depending on the speed of the current in the pond and weather conditions.
The equipment of a float fishing rod for bream involves the use of a medium-length fishing rod of 7-9 meters in length. The fishing line should be thin, durable and as invisible as possible in the water. The diameter of the fishing line should not exceed 0.25 mm, the leash should be even thinner (0.15 mm). The float is better to choose an elongated shape.
The equipment of the winter fishing rod for bream is slightly different from the summer one. The diameter of the fishing line should be 0.18 mm, but not more. This is to prevent the float from braking. There should be several hooks for winter fishing.
Double hook fishing
Equipment of a fishing rod with two hooks is a difficult and responsible matter. This snap has its advantages and disadvantages. In the summer, among the thickets of reeds, you can catch a lot of small fish on two hooks. A two-hook winter fishing rod is useful for fishing at great depths or in strong currents. When fishing with two hooks, you can use two different attachments.
The disadvantages of such equipment include:
- decreasing the strength of the fishing line,
- reduced bite visibility,
- the second hook interferes with the catch,
- lures can catch on to each other.
Ways of fastening hooks:
- Two hooks attached to one bait.
- Hooks are attached to different leashes, different bait clings to them.
- Hook-sinker-hook.
- Sinker-hook-float.
Before fishing, it would be nice to study the pond, find out what kind of fish lives there, decide on the choice of place.
For float fishing, it is better to choose a quiet place where the fish behaves calmly and is less shy.
Fishing tactics
If fishing occurs with a large current, it is necessary to adjust the equipment so that the bait goes slowly along the bottom, because the fish will react very weakly to the bait in the water column. If fishing will be in a calm pond without current, then a free-falling bait will be an effective way.
In windy weather, the best choice would be a plug rod, which allows you to do vertical wiring. The float loading should have maximum sensitivity. The float must be immersed in water so that only the antenna is visible. An accurate and confident bite will ensure the correct hook size.
If the river is wide enough, then it makes sense to fish from a boat, because it is difficult to calculate all the options for coastal fishing. Indeed, on wide water, the shore is usually shallow and there are no fish there. Medium and small rivers are suitable for fishing on a float from the shore.
As hook attachments, you can use animal and vegetable bait. Animal baits include worms, bloodworms and maggots. Vegetable tips are steamed cereals, corn and dough.
Snap sequence
Proper rigging of a fishing rod is the result of successful fishing.
Snap Sequence:
- A small reel is attached to the rod.
- The line is drawn through the access rings.
- The float is attached.
- Loading the float with lead pellets.
- A leash is attached to the end of the line.
- One or two hooks are attached.
The equipment for the fishing rod is ready for fishing.